Professional Learning

Term 4

Week 2

Wednesday 15th October 2025

3:45-4:45

This session will explore the importance of the dignity of the human person as the foundation for the RSE scope and sequence and the RRRR curriculum (Topics 7 & 8). It is suitable for primary and secondary teachers.

Accreditation: Category 3

Strategy 2035 Pillar: 

Rich Pedagogical Practices

Presenter: 

Bernie Tolan (CEB CI&M Education Officer: Secondary)

https://dobcel-catholic-edu-au.zoom.us/j/81546887883?pwd=pbURr0G19vNnXwFa6aHCe1dOkxAr0g.1

Meeting ID: 815 4688 7883
Passcode: 070521

Term 4

Week 3

Thursday 23rd October 2025

3:45-4:45

Via Creationis - An ecological 'Stations of the Creation' experience

Overview: - Via Creationis is a contemplative prayer inspired by the Way of the Cross, inviting us to reflect on both the biblical story of creation and the wonders of the natural world. Through this prayer experience, participants are reminded of the goodness of creation, the dignity of life, and our call to care for the earth as God’s gift.

Accreditation: Category 3

Strategy 2035 Pillar: Sustainable Stewardship

Presenter:

Sarah Page (CI&M Education Officer: Social Justice)

Meeting link to come

Term 4

Week 4

Thursday 30th October 2025

3:45-4:45

The Mass:

From Jesus to Us

This presentation will outline the history of the Mass from Jesus in the Synagogue and at the Last Supper and how the Mass has developed through the centuries.

Accreditation: Category 2 & 3

Strategy 2035 Pillar: 

Rich Pedagogical Practices

Presenter:

Bishop Paul Bird

Meeting link to come

Term 4

Week 5

Thursday 6th November 2025

3:45-4:45

This session will explore the development of the traditional prayer - Hail Mary - across time and ways that Mary, mother of Jesus, might be reimagined through recontextualising the traditional prayer, through music and images.

Accreditation: Categories 1, 2 & 3

Strategy 2035 Pillar: 

Rich Pedagogical Practices

Presenter:

Kim Hawkes (CEB CI&M Education Officer: Primary)

Meeting Link to come 

Term 4

Week 6 

Monday 10th November 2025

3:45-4:45

Overview: This session will explore the biblical accounts of the birth of Jesus; comparing and contrasting Matthew and Luke’s accounts.

Accreditation: Categories 2 & 3

Strategy 2035 Pillar: 

Rich Pedagogical Practices

Presenter:

Jo-anne Van der Voort (CEB CI&M Education Officer: Primary)

Term 4

Week 8

Thursday 27th November

3:45-4:45

Overview: This workshop invites participants to reflect on Pope Francis’ call for ecological conversion in Laudato Si’. We will explore what it means to embrace a spirituality that resists consumerism, places God at the centre of our lives, and nurtures care for creation. Special focus will be given to practical ways to live out this commitment during the Christmas season, transforming it from a festival of consumption into a celebration of faith, simplicity, and stewardship.

Accreditation: Category 3

Presenter:

Sarah Page

(CEB CI&M Education Officer: Social Justice)