Professional Learning

Catholic Social Teaching – Scriptural and Theological Foundations

Contact: John Coppola at coppolag01@dow.catholic.edu.au.

Date: Wednesday 30 July 2025.

Time: 9 am - 3 pm.

Venue: Xavier Centre, 36 Harbour Street, Wollongong.

Register: Via LMS by 18 July 2025.

Targeted Audience: K-12 Religious Education Coordinators, K-12 Classroom Teachers, Team Leaders (e.g. Stage Leaders, Subject Leaders), CEO Staff, School Leadership, Middle Leaders, Student Wellbeing/Pastoral Care.

Facilitator: Professor Gerard Moore, Broken Bay Institute.

Outline

This professional learning day explores the Christian call to cooperate with all people in promoting human flourishing, right relationships, and the common good—key themes that connect deeply with the study of God, religion, and life. Central to the day are the guiding questions: Who ought I be? and How must I respond?

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the scriptural and theological foundations of Catholic Social Teaching. The day will also offer a solid introduction to the Life to the Full framework, supporting those seeking to integrate it into curriculum design and pastoral care initiatives.

Additionally, this professional learning experience will enrich the teaching of Religious Education Strand E across Stages 4 and 5, while also providing valuable insights and practical support for those involved in social justice initiatives and youth ministry coordination.

Catholicity STUFF (Spending Time Unpacking Faith Foundations) 

For: Secondary RECs/Leaders of Mission and Secondary Principals

Contact: Beth Riolo at riolob01@dow.catholic.edu.au 

Professional Learning Opportunity for Middle Leaders (KLA Coordinators/Pastoral Care Coordinators and RE Teachers)

Targeting Secondary Middle Leaders and RE Teachers, this course aims to build foundational knowledge and skills in the area of Catholicity, specifically prayer and liturgy, for application across Secondary School celebrations, gatherings and events.

• Thursday 19 June 2025 (9 am – 3 pm)
• Emmaus Centre – 4 Hyde Parade, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia, 2560
• Funding is available for 3 participants per school

Please consider who on your staff may benefit from this one-day professional learning experience.

For more information and registration details, click here.

Please register by Tuesday 10 June 2025.