‘The Teacher and the Spiritual Life of Children’ – Jessie Rogers
A 30 min talk by Jessie Rogers (St Patrick's College, Maynooth) which offers many insights into 'God's ways of being with children and children's ways of being with God'.
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The Return of Post Primary Schools – Clare Ryan (CEIST)
Clare Ryan, CEO of CEIST, reflects on the return of Post Primary Schools and the importance and challenge of building community in these times
Celebrating Sacraments of Initiation during Covid
Maeve Mahon discusses how parishes are celebrating First Communion and Confirmation within the necessary Covid restrictions
The Return to Primary Schools – Seamus Mulconry (CPSMA)
Seamus Mulconry, Sec. Gen of CPSMA, reflects on the return of Primary Schools and the great preparation undertaken by school communities.
Supporting over 2,800 Primary Schools – CPSMA
Seamus Mulconry explains how Boards of Management are supported by the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association.
Inclusion of Students of Different Beliefs in Catholic Secondary Schools
Dr Aiveen Mullally (Marino Institute of Education) talks to Kate Liffey about the recently revised guidelines produced by the JMB
New Specification for Junior Cycle RE – Dr Amalee Meehan
Dr Amalee Meehan (DCU) talks to Kate Liffey about the implications for Catholic Schools of the new specification for Junior Cycle RE
Revitalizing the Catholic character of Irish schools
Hear about how K&L Diocese has partnered with the University of Notre Dame in undertaking a 'School Culture Initiative'.
Reform of Junior Cycle RE – Dr Audrey Doyle
Dr Doyle unpacks the rationale behind the recent reform of the Junior Cycle RE specification and the implications for Catholic Schools
What is Religious Education? – Dr Gareth Byrne
Dr Byrne explains how all students can do Religious Education from their own perspective which includes students who are practising Catholics
Bishop Brendan Leahy welcomes REtv
Bishop Brendan Leahy welcomes REtv as a space for dialogue about religious education and the values and beliefs that define catholic schools.
Review of Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE)
Kate Liffey takes the guest chair on REtv to discuss the review of RSE being undertaken by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA)
Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education (MDCCE)
Dr Gareth Byrne explains the work of the MDCCE and outlines some of their research work on catholic education and adult faith formation.
The Extraordinary Month of Mission explained
Julieann Moran from World Missions Ireland explains why this October is an Extraordinary Mission Month and what resources are available to schools and parishes.