To provide an overview of The Catholic School Developing in Faith To reflect on the mission and vision of Catholic education as expressed in the Charter To explore how Developing in Faith connects with Companions on the Journey and HGIOS4 ID: 630119
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25
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January 2017Slide2
Aims:To provide an overview of ‘The Catholic School: Developing in Faith’
To reflect on the mission and vision of Catholic education as expressed in the Charter
To explore how ‘Developing in Faith’ connects with Companions on the Journey and HGIOS?4
To facilitate school discussion around their own implementation Slide3Slide4
The Catholic school loses its purpose without constant reference to the Gospel and a frequent encounter with Christ.The Catholic School, Scared Congregation for Catholic Education, 1977, n55Slide5
To reflect on the educational vision on which it is foundedTo evaluate how the school is being faithful to the faith mission which it receives from the Church
To report annually on its development as a Catholic school to members of the wider faith community- parents, parish and DioceseSlide6Slide7
ThemesSlide8
CharacteristicsSlide9
Theme
Characteristics
Points for reflection and dialogueSlide10
The Charter and Developing in FaithSlide11Slide12Slide13Slide14
Developing as a community of faith and learning
“What makes the Catholic school distinctive is its attempt to generate a community climate that is permeated by the Gospel spirit of freedom and love.”Slide15
Developing as a community of faith and learning
A commitment to the integrated education and formation of the whole person, in close partnership with parents as the first educators of their children.
An inclusive ethos which aims to honour the life, dignity and voice of each person, made in the image and likeness of God.
A commitment to support the continuing professional and spiritual development of staff.Slide16
Promoting Gospel Values
“It is precisely in the Gospel of Christ, taking root in the minds and lives of the faithful, that the Catholic school finds its definition as it comes to terms with the cultural conditions of the times.”Slide17
Promoting Gospel Values
The provision of religious education programmes which will enable young people to develop their understanding of Gospel values and of how to apply them to life.
A commitment to ecumenical action and the unity of Christians.
The promotion of respect for different beliefs and cultures and for inter-faith dialogue.Slide18
Serving the Common Good
“Knowledge is not to be considered as a means of material prosperity and success, but as a call to serve and to be responsible for others.”Slide19
Serving the Common Good
A commitment to communicate all Catholic social teaching and thereby to promote social justice for all.Slide20
Honouring Jesus Christ as the Way, the Truth and the Life
“The Catholic school is committed to the development of the whole person since, in Christ, all human values find their fulfilment and unity.”Slide21
Honouring Jesus Christ as the Way, the Truth and the Life
A commitment to the search for wisdom in life and to the pursuit of excellence, through the development of each person’s unique God-given talents.
A commitment to uphold the moral teaching, faith tradition and sacramental life of the Catholic Church.Slide22
Celebrating and Worshipping
“It is important that lay Catholics who work in a Catholic school participate simply and actively in the liturgical and sacramental life of the school. Students will share in this life more readily when they have concrete examples; when they see the importance that this life has for its believers.”Slide23
Celebrating and Worshipping
A commitment to the spiritual formation of the school community, through the shared experience of prayer and liturgy, and in partnership with local parishes. Slide24Slide25
Developing as a Community of Faith
Practical ApplicationsSlide26
CharacteristicsSlide27
A commitment to the integrated education and formation of the whole person, in close partnership with parents as first educators.
Vision, values and aims
Church documents on the Catholic School
Staff, pupils, parents contributing to the evaluation process
Partnerships with Parents
Liturgical and School Celebrations
Communication with ParentsSlide28
…Inclusive ethos which aims to honour the life, dignity and voice of each person, made in the image of God
School Policies
anti-bullying, anti-racism, anti-sectarianism
God’s Loving Plan/Called to Love
Assemblies and Celebrations
Rights Respecting Schools
Pupils as Leaders
Other World Religions
Pupil awards connected to the Gospel valuesSlide29
…a commitment to support the continuing professional development of staff.
Learning Communities
CLPL opportunities
Catholic Leadership
PRD/Professional Update
Leadership Opportunities
Spiritual DevelopmentSlide30Slide31Slide32
It is intended to compliment and enhance the normal processes of school evaluation and improvement by promoting a particular focus on the distinctive faith characteristics of a Catholic school.Slide33
How Good
Is Our School 4
The
Catholic School: Developing in Faith
Quality Indicators
Themes
Challenge Questions
Features of highly-effective practice
Themes
Characteristics
Points for Reflection and Dialogue
**Features of highly-effective practiceSlide34Slide35
Evaluative QuestionsSlide36
How Good Is Our School? 4
The Catholic School: Developing in Faith
1. How are we doing?
2. How do we know?
3. What are we going to do now?
What is our vision for this Catholic School?
Where are we now in realising this vision?
How will we achieve our vision?
What have we achieved?Slide37Slide38Slide39Slide40
Tool KitSlide41
Select Theme
Professional dialogue around points for reflection
Evaluative questionsSlide42
Plan Action
Identify strengths and development needs
Plan next stepsSlide43
Monitor and Review
Ongoing evaluation
Report at the end of the academic yearSlide44
Model of Self –Evaluation and Review