Communio: 3rd gathering for 2008

All Catholic educators and educators in Catholic schools are warmly invited to this month's COMMUNIO.

The theme for this month's session is "The Catholic Church’s Social Teachings: a foundation for Catholic Schools?"

This will be held on Friday, 31 October 2008 @CHIJ Kellock.

It will be facilitated by Fr David Garcia, OP, Sr Maria Lau, IJ and members from Caritas Singapore Community Council (CSCC).

The aim of the workshop is to help educators understand the Catholic Church’s Social Teachings and their relevance to the Catholic education enterprise of forming students to be men and women for others.

It also invites educators to look into ways to incorporate these teachings into the school and classroom.

The Programme will begin at 2.00 and end at 5.30pm. It will include presentations, sharing and time for reflection and prayer.

Those interested to participate should contact Shirley at 6858-7080 or accs@catholic.org.sg.

This gathering is jointly hosted by CHIJ Kellock & Archdiocesan Commission for Catholic Schools (ACCS).

artwork by speakingoffaith

Spiritual Wellness for Catholic Educators (November Retreat)

You are warmly invited to Called to Teach, a Spiritual Wellness for Catholic educators programme. This programme is organized by ACCS & Catholic Teachers' Movement. The first event in this year-long programme is a retreat this November. Details are below.

A Time to Rest in the Lord in 2008 (Retreat)
In this retreat, educators will be helped to recall, appreciate and celebrate their teaching vocation and ministry, God’s gift to them and their students.

Theme: Called to Be Teacher
From: Friday, 28 Nov (check-in at 7pm)
To: Sunday, 30 Nov 2008 (12pm)
Place: Montfort Center

Cost: $125 per person
Remarks: Meals included, Limited places.
Places still available!


To register or for more information, call Shirley at 6858-7080 or email accs@catholic.org.sg

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Coming Next Year: Days to Rest and Revive in 2009
These days with the Lord offer Catholic educators rest and renewal. Each day focuses on an aspect of Christian teaching: teaching as caring for the child; teaching as serving the community; and teaching as renewing the world.

Religious from the Canossian, Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, Gabrielite, Infant Jesus, Lasalle, Marist and Good Shepherd congregations will facilitate these days.

Theme: Called to teach and care
From: Friday, 6 March (check-in at 7pm)
To: Saturday, 7 March (6pm)
Place: Canossian LifeSprings
Cost: $55 per person (aircon) or $35 per person (non-aircon).
Remarks: Meals included. Limited places.
Please register by 13 February 2009.

Theme: Called to teach and build
From: Friday, 5 June (check-in at 7pm)
To: Saturday, 6 June (6pm)
Place: Canossian LifeSprings
Cost: $55 per person (aircon) or $35 per person (non-aircon).
Remarks: Meals included. Limited places.
Please register by 15 May 2009.

Theme: Called to teach and renew
From: Friday, 28 August (check-in at 7pm)
To: Saturday, 29 August (5pm)
Place: Center for Ignatian Spirituality and Counselling, Kingsmead Hall
Cost: $55 per person (aircon) or $35 per person (non-aircon).
Remarks: Meals included. Limited places.
Please register by 7 August 2009.

To register or for information, call Shirley at tel 6858 7080 or email accs@catholic.org.sg

Childrens' Day 2008 - CHIJ Kellock

Yesterday 1st October was Children's Day. CHIJ Kellock, together with The Business Times and The Little Arts Academy, played host to 1000 economically distanced children in Singapore. In the spirit of enabling chilren to reach out to other children, the 3 partners came together to plan, stage and celebrate a very unique, special and memorable Children's Day event at The Singapore Flyer for there Children.

This special event was also in aid of The Straits Times Pocket Money Fund and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund. To find out more about the event, please click the picture below.