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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’ can be integrated into the normal self-evaluation process within a school
To provide a toolkit to support reflection, evaluation and practical application of ‘Developing in Faith’Slide3
The Charter and Developing in Faith
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September 2016Slide4Slide5Slide6Slide7
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.”Slide8
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.Slide9
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.”Slide10
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.Slide11
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.”Slide12
Serving the Common Good
A commitment to communicate all Catholic social teaching and thereby to promote social justice for all.Slide13
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.”Slide14
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.Slide15
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.”Slide16
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. Slide17Slide18Slide19Slide20
Overview:The document and HGIOS?4
The Evaluation Process
Toolkit for schools
Demonstrate links with existing school improvement initiativesSlide21Slide22
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, n55Slide23
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 DioceseSlide24
The Documentand HGIOS?4Slide25Slide26
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 practiceSlide27
ThemesSlide28
Theme
Characteristics
Points for reflection and dialogueSlide29Slide30
Evaluative QuestionsSlide31
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?Slide32Slide33
The ProcessSlide34Slide35
Tool KitSlide36
Select Theme
Professional dialogue around points for reflection
Evaluative questionsSlide37
Plan Action
Identify strengths and development needs
Plan next stepsSlide38
Monitor and Review
Ongoing evaluation
Report at the end of the academic yearSlide39
It will help focus attention on “the nature and distinctive characteristics of a school which would present itself as Catholic”. 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.Slide40
Model of Self –Evaluation and ReviewSlide41
CLPL –Our CalendarSlide42
CLPL ProvisionSlide43Slide44
“The life of faith needs to be the driving force behind every activity in the school, so that the Church’s mission may be served effectively and the young people may discover the joy of entering into Christ’s being for others.”