Teachers Inset on Catholic Education (2)

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OUR CATHOLIC ETHOS

Aims of this session

To raise awareness of the Core Vision for

Catholic Education and the importance ofCatholic schools in promoting this vision.

To conduct a self-evaluation exercise in order tohighlight the strengths of OUR SCHOOL as a

Catholic school. To identify two priority areas for further

development of the Catholic ethos of OURSCHOOL


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OUR CATHOLIC ETHOS

What does the term Catholic Education

mean?

What is a Catholic school?

What makes our school a Catholic school?


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WHAT THE PAPERS SAY!

CCMS Document - Life to the Full 1995

Building Peace Shaping The Future: 2001

Proclaiming the Mission-The DistinctivePhilosophy and Values of Catholic Education:

2001


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THE CORE VISION OF

CATHOLIC EDUCATION (1)

Catholic Education:

takes place in communities inspired by the Spirit

of Christ. Christs commandment to love God andneighbour inspires a caring ethos which isexpressed in relationships within and beyondCatholic schools.

is person centred. It promotes the dignity, selfesteem and full development of each person whois made in Gods image and uniquely loved by

God.


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THE CORE VISION OF

CATHOLIC EDUCATION (2)

Catholic Education:

is inclusive. It is respectful of, and engages with

people of all beliefs; it encourages the religiousdevelopment of all in their own faith.

is rooted in the Gospel values of Respect for Life,

Love, Solidarity, Truth and Justice; it aims toharmonise faith and culture, build a better societyand pursue the Common Good.


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How do Catholic Schools Contribute to

Catholic Education?

Together, Catholic Schools provide high

quality, rounded education for all young

people, so that they develop theiruniqueness and potential.


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In Catholic Schools, the person and

message of Christ find expression in (1):

Communities of Faith, Service, Prayer and

Worship;

The development of each persons full potential ina climate of joy, freedom, respect, challenge, co-

operation and celebration;

The promotion of a spirit of charity, social justice,global awareness and concern for others leading to

practical outreach and partnerships;


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In Catholic Schools, the person and

message of Christ find expression in (2):

A culture of tolerance where people ofdiverse identities are recognised, welcomed,

respected and cherished; Listening, mutual understanding, trust,

reconciliation, healing and peace;

The preparation of pupils to lead fulfillingand purposeful lives which will contributeto the common good.


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OUR SCHOOL - a CatholicSchool in action


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What aspects of life in OUR SCHOOL

reflect:?

That we are a Community

of Faith, Service, Prayer

and Worship; The development of each

persons full potential in a

climate of joy, freedom,

respect, challenge, co-

operation and celebration;


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What aspects of our life in OUR SCHOOL

reflect:?

A culture of tolerancewhere people of diverseidentities are recognised,

welcomed, respected andcherished;

Listening, mutualunderstanding, trust,reconciliation, healing and

peace;

The preparation of pupilsto lead fulfilling and

purposeful lives which

will contribute to thecommon good.


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What aspects of our life in

OUR SCHOOL reflect:?

The promotion of a spiritof charity, social justice,global awareness and

concern for others leadingto practical outreach and

partnerships;

The preparation of pupilsto lead fulfilling andpurposeful lives whichwill contribute to theCommon Good.


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A Community of Faith, Service, Prayer and

Worship, e.g.

Assemblies and Retreats

Morning Mass and Morning Prayer

Our counselling and listening service

Liturgical Celebrations eg. AshWednesday

Penitential services Caring for the bereaved through attendance

at Funerals, Wakes


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Development of each persons full potential in a

climate of joy, freedom e.g.

Staff are interested in pupils.

Special Educational Needs and I.E.Ps.

Mutual respect between pupils and staff.

Pupils and staff are constantly challenged to

develop personally, socially, academically in their

daily interaction Opportunities for Staff Development


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A Culture of tolerance.e.g.

Diverse identities exist in our school

Pupils can express their personal opinion

Citizenship and Education for Mutual

Understanding


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Promotion of a Spirit of Charity,

Social Justice e.g.

Lasco, Trocaire, Childline

PRSD

Citizenship projects

Geography Themes

Amnesty International Group Child Protection Policy and Practice


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The Way Forward

Catholic Education transcends the Catholic

School, it is a partnership between home, school

and parish Catholic Education views all children as unique

and equal in dignity and rights,.social inclusion

is high on the agenda

The distinctive nature of Catholic schools is

expressed in the way our faith affects what we do,

how we do it and the way we do it.


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This Year we plan to:

Provide further opportunities for self-

evaluation in the light of the Vision

statement

Identify two priority areas for action and

further development

Celebrate our Catholic ethos wherever

possible


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OUR SCHOOL is a Catholic

School

Catholic Education pervades everything wedo, it is not an add-on

We have been promoting CatholicEducation in OUR SCHOOL for manyyears, we can build on the past and shapethe future

THANK YOU


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Questions for further discussion

What more can we do to promote the

Catholic ethos in our school?

What challenges do we, as a Catholic

school, face in expressing and promoting

the Catholic ethos today?

Documents

Teachers Inset on Catholic Education (2)