Archdiocese Of Glasgow - Religious Education Department Secondary CLPL - Session 2017/2018 The R. E. Department are responsive to particular needs identified by head teachers and teaching staff. If you would like to discuss training opportunities further please complete the “Request for Services” form attached to this calendar and email to Date/Time/ Title of Course Content Target Audience Companions on the Journey Themes Developing In Faith Themes AUGUST 2017 31/08/17 7.00pm St. Andrew’s Cathedral Teachers’ Mass This Mass is offered in thanks for all of involved in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese. As well as those in active service within the Primary and Secondary sectors within the Archdiocese, this invitation to attend is extended to office staff, support staff and retired teaching colleagues. Primary & Secondary All Staff Spiritual Development Developing as a Community of Faith & Learning Celebrating and Worshipping SEPTEMBER 2017 13/09/16 4.00-6.00pm Archdiocesan Offices £25 Called to Love All members of staff teaching Called to Love should have attended this training. This session will look at the vision behind this resource and the materials used throughout. As well as those new to teaching Called to Love, members of staff who would like to be refreshed in the use of this resource are also welcome to attend. -Full Reg -Career Long PL Catholic Curriculum Issues Promoting Gospel Values
19/09/17 4.30-6.00pm Archdiocesan Offices £25 Teaching the Senior This CLPL will look specifically at teaching TIOF Senior using the resources provided by the National Writing Group. Specialist and generalist teachers of RE Religious Education Developing as a Community of Faith & Learning 27/09/17 1.00-3.00pm Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Hall No charge PT Business Meeting These meetings are a vital opportunity for the exchange of information, ideas, support and guidance between Principal Teachers as well as an essential point of communication between the RE Department of the Archdiocese and the RE Departments of the 21 schools across the Archdiocese. Middle Leadership Religious Education Developing as a Community of Faith & Learning Catholic Curriculum Issues OCTOBER 2017 03/10/17 3.45-5.15pm Archdiocesan Offices £25 An Introduction to the Sacraments This CLPL provides an adult level input on the nature and purpose of the seven sacraments of the Church. It offers an opportunity for all staff to deepen their own understanding and apply their learning to their own classroom situations. Primary & Secondary All Staff Religious Education Honouring Jesus Christ as the Way, the Truth and the Life Spiritual Development
04/10/17 09.15-3.30pm Archdiocesan Offices £50 NQT: Vocation to (full day) This session explores the unique vocation of the Catholic teacher, the implementation of TIOF across the curriculum as well as suggested resources for classroom practice, opportunities for further personal/professional development, and an opportunity for dialogue with colleagues. NQTs -Provisional Reg Vocation of the Teacher Promoting Gospel Values Honouring Jesus Christ as the Way, the Truth and the Life Religious Education Catholic School Mission/Identity 24/10/17 4.00-5.30pm Archdiocesan Offices £25 R.E. Specialists Meeting This meeting will look at recent developments in Catholic education and allow colleagues to share good practice. Specialist RE teachers Religious Education Developing as a Community of & Learning Catholic Curriculum Issues 25/10/17 09.15-3.30pm Archdiocesan Offices £50 NQT: Vocation to (full day) This session explores the unique vocation of the Catholic teacher, the implementation of TIOF across the curriculum as well as suggested resources for classroom practice, opportunities for further personal/professional development, and an opportunity for dialogue with colleagues. NQTs -Provisional Reg Vocation of the Teacher Promoting Gospel Values Honouring Jesus Christ as the Way, the Truth and the Life Religious Education Catholic School Mission/Identity NOVEMBER 2017
07/11/17 2.00-4.00pm Archdiocesan Offices £30 The Charter and Developing in This session looks at the Charter for Catholic Schools in Scotland as a working document in relation to the newly published self-evaluation tool: Developing in Faith. This will typically include input on these two documents, the vision of Christian education that underpins them both as well as collegiate discussion and practical application of Developing in Faith. This session is suitable for at middle leadership level or Head Teachers. -Middle Leadership -Headship Catholic School Leadership Developing as a Community of Faith & Learning Vocation of the teacher DECEMBER 2017 01/12/17 9.15-3.30pm Eyre Hall £30 Academic Retreat Serving the Common Good This day offers an opportunity for discernment, prayer and reflection on the vocation of the Catholic teacher and the unique mission of the Catholic school. There will be two opportunities to attend this event over the course of the year. This year’s theme will be Serving the Common Good. This is suitable for all teachers. -Provisional Reg -Full Reg -Career Long PL -Headship Spiritual Development Developing as a Community of & Learning Serving the Common Good 05/12/17 7.00pm St. Andrew’s Cathedral Teachers’ Advent Reflection This evening is offered as an opportunity to reflect upon your own Advent journey. It will typically include Advent prayers, adoration, silent and guided reflection and an opportunity for confession. The invitation to attend is extended to all teachers, office staff and support staff in both Primary and Secondary sectors. Primary & Secondary All Staff Spiritual Development Developing as a Community of & Learning JANUARY 2018
22/05/18 9.15-3.30pm Eyre Hall £30 Academic Retreat Serving the Common Good This day offers the opportunity for discernment, prayer and reflection on the vocation of the Catholic teacher and the unique mission of the Catholic school. There will be two opportunities to attend this event over the course of the year. This year’s theme will be Serving the Common Good. This is suitable for all teachers. -Provisional Reg -Full Reg -Career Long PL -Headship Spiritual Development Developing as a Community of Faith & Learning Serving the Common Good 23/05/18 1.00-3.00pm Archdiocesan Offices £30 Into Leadership This CLPL will provide teachers considering promotion within Catholic schools an opportunity to reflect upon Christ the Teacher as the ultimate model of leadership. Time will be given to understanding the unique mission of Catholic leaders and to participants discerning their own role within Catholic Education. Career Long PL Middle Leadership Catholic School Mission/Identity All themes Vocation of the teacher Catholic School Leadership ON REQUEST On request The RE Teacher: Making the New Evangelisation Happen In order for schools to be an essential resource to the New Evangelisation we must be sure of our mission and distinctive identity. This session will look specifically at how the RE Teacher can make the New Evangelisation happen and will include an exploration of the New Evangelisation through education, opportunity for professional dialogue and practical resources and tips for teachers to take away with them from the session. This is particularly suited to teachers of RE (specialist and generalist) and those members of SLT responsible for Catholic Ethos or Religious Education. (To book this CLPL, please complete the ‘Requests for Services’ form or contact Natalie Finnigan at for more information) -Full Reg -Career Long PL Religious Education Promoting Gospel Values Honouring Jesus Christ as the Way, the Truth and the Life On request Christian Vision of Education This session can be delivered in a number of ways (exact format to be decided in discussion with establishment) and is suitable for all teachers, -Full Reg -Career Long PL Spiritual Development Developing as a Community of
especially RE teachers, generalist teachers of RE and those members of SLT responsible for Catholic Ethos or Religious Education. It explores the key characteristics of a Christian vision of education and relates this to our experience as educators within Catholic schools. (To book this CLPL, please complete the ‘Requests for Services’ form or contact Natalie Finnigan at for more information) -Middle Leadership -Headship Faith & Learning On request The Four Pillars of Authentic Catholic Ethos These four sessions each look at a different aspect of Authentic Catholic Ethos: The Profession of Faith, The Sacraments, The Moral Life and Prayer. All of which fit seamlessly with the self-evaluating document Developing in Faith and all of which are essential for the success of the educational mission. The content of this CLPL is suitable for all teachers, especially RE Teachers and all of members of SLT responsible for Catholic Ethos or Religious Education. (To book all or any one of these sessions, please complete the ‘Requests for Services’ form or contact Natalie Finnigan at for more information) -Full Reg -Career Long PL -Middle Leadership -Headship Catholic School Mission/Identity Promoting Gospel Values Honouring Jesus Christ as the Way, the Truth and the Life Developing as a Community of & Learning Celebrating and Worshipping Serving the common good On request The Charter and Developing in Faith This session looks at the Charter for Catholic Schools in Scotland as a working document to the newly published self-evaluation tool: Developing in Faith. This will typically include input on these two documents, the vision of Christian education that -Middle Leadership -Headship Catholic School Leadership Developing as a Community of Faith & Learning
underpins them both as well as collegiate discussion and practical application of Developing in Faith. This session is suitable for staff at middle leadership level or Head Teachers. On request Exploring Catholicism – Introduction to the central beliefs of the Catholic This is a series of nine 45 minute talks. Please refer to the “Request for Services” form. This is suitable for all staff. “I believe”: The Creed Revelation: Revelation: The Trinity The Church The Sacraments Holy Mass The Moral Life: The Ten Commandments Our Lady The Four Last Things and the Communion of the Saints (To book all or any one of these sessions, please complete the ‘Requests for Services’ form or contact Natalie Finnigan at for more information) -Full Reg -Career Long PL -Middle Leadership -Headship Religious Education Developing as a Community of & Learning There are a number of CLPL courses included in the menu that are available on request. This list is not exhaustive and each course can be adapted to suit the needs of your school. If you would like to discuss training opportunities further please complete the “Request for Services” form enclosed with this calendar and email to