Timothy Radcliffe OP - 4th Communio of 2009

In yesterday's last Communio gathering for the year, a crowd of some one hundred educators attended a talk by Fr Timothy Radcliffe at St Patrick's School.
He spoke on  "How Can We Share Our Faith with the Young". Fr Radcliffe has a width and depth of experience in Asia, Africa and Latin America and the author of four books. His talk was thought provoking and enlightening and he peppered it with just enough anecdotes.
After the talk and a break, a question and answer session followed.
We would like to extend our thanks to the Principal, teachers, staff and students of St Patrick's for their hospitality.
More pictures at our web site.

RE Coordinators' Meeting

On the afternoon of the 6th of November, Religious Education Coordinators met at CAEC to be given updates to the FPE (Formation Program for Educators) and the CMECS (Civics & Moral Education for Catholic Schools).
The meeting was concluded after a question and answer session which included topics like the Chaplaincy teams and other concerns.

2010 Appointments to Catholic Schools

ACCS would like to congratulate the following Principals on their new appointments. These appointments take effect from the 29th of December.

School	Name of Principal
Catholic Junior College	Mrs Christine Anne Kong
Maris Stella High School	Mr Lim Choon Kiat Joseph
CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity	Miss Agnes Chew Geok Kim
CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh)	Mrs Tan Soon Kee Margaret
Holy Innocents’ Primary School	Mdm Quek Seok Noi
Marymount Convent School	Miss Cecilia Lim Seok Cheng
Temasek Primary School	Mdm Chin Ming Yew Magdalene
CHIJ (Katong) Primary	Mdm See Sue-Lyn Geraldine
CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace	Mdm Lim Kim Gek
Montfort Junior School	Miss Chye Wui Hung Genevieve
St. Anthony’s Canossian Primary School	Mdm Sia Lu-Ming Eugenie

In addition this is another article of interest summarised by CathNewsAsia -
Last Singapore religious school head resigns

3rd Communio

The 3rd Communio of the year was held in the library of Marymount Convent School today. Entitled "Innovative Designs for Enhancing Achievements in Schools (IDEAS)" it was delivered by Stella Fernandez and Marilyn Joseph.
The Living Values or LVEP is an educational programme for establishing a values-based atmosphere for more effective integration and inculcation of values to better prepare their students for lifelong learning. The two teachers shared their programme with 40 other educators who came from kindergartens, primary and secondary schools.
It was a lively session punctuated with group discussions and role play as well as a question and answer session. The principal, Mrs Angela Tan was also present to lend to the hospitable atmosphere.
Pictured is Stella Fernandez delivering the second part of the talk.

Principals and Vice-Principals' Meet

Christ the King church in Ang Mo Kio was the venue for the annual Catholic Schools' Principals and Vice-Principals' meet this 2nd of October. The purpose of the meet was to acquaint the school heads with the ACCS programmes and initiatives for next year as well as to gather feedback on the various issues.
The main areas presented were the School Chaplaincy programme, prayers in schools, Formation Programmes for Educators and the Religious Education Curriculum Development.
The two hour meeting was attended by some forty odd educators.

Selected pictures above

Why Teach in a Catholic School

On the 11th of September, a conference was jointly orgainsed by ACCS and the National Institute of Education's Catholic Students' Apostolate. The theme was "Why Teach in a Catholic School".
During the 2 hour session at NIE, 3 principals, Ms. Cecilia Lim Seok Cheng- CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace, Mr. Lucas Lak Pati Singh- St. Patrick’s School and Brother Paul Rogers, FSC- Catholic Junior College addressed the issue.
Some 40 trainee teachers took part and stayed back after the session to ask further questions.

Teachers' Day - 5th Sept 2009, SJI International

For the Catholic News article on the Teachers' Day celebration please click here

Communio - 4th Gathering 2009

Teaching as a Spirituality of Dialogue & Communion - is the theme to be presented by Fr Timothy Radcliffe, OP an internationally renown spiritual writer & speaker.
Life for teachers and school staff is full  of of competing demands and many feel under increasing pressure in their professional lives. Yet, the very vocation of teaching proposes dialogue and friendship as ways of finding one's identity and purpose in life.
Come and explore teaching as a spirituality of dialogue and friendship in every intersection with students and colleagues, and in this way, how you can nurture each person and build community.
This programme of storytelling, personal reflection and eucharistic celebration will be from 3pm to 5.30pm.
Please register with Louis Oo at 68587085 or louis_oo@catholic.org.sg by 10 November 2009.

Short video clip of Fr Radcliffe at a talk he delivered in the United States in July this year.

Communio - 3rd gathering 2009

ACCS invites teachers, educators to come together for the the 3rd Communio, which is focused on the on-going formation of Catholic educators in Catholic schools.

The presentation and fellowship is now on Friday 9 October 2009, from 2 to 5pm at Marymount Convent School (29 Marymount Road S299754) and the topic is on “Marymount Convent School’s IDEAS and LIVING VALUES Journey” facilitated by Ms Marilyn Joesph & Ms Stella Fernandez.


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Please register your attendance with Mr Louis Oo at 68587085 or louis_oo@catholic.org.sg by 2 October at the latest.

The programme for the afternoon will be as follows:

2:00pm Registration

2:15pm Opening Prayer

2:30pm Introduction and Presentation

4:00pm Tea Break

4:30pm Reflection and Small Group Discussion

5:00pm Closing Prayer

3rd Recollection 2009

A teachers’ recollection with the theme: Called to Teach and Renew was held at the Centre for Ignatian Spirituality and Counselling from Fri 28 Aug 7pm to Sat 29 Aug 5pm.

Five Catholic educators from Primary and Kindergarten grasped this opportunity to refresh and renew spiritually during this one evening and a day. Although the group was small, it encompassed a good mixture of experiences representing a principal, teacher, RE-coordinator and religious. Generously, Fr Colin Tan S.J accompanied the retreatants by teaching Ignatian contemplation, examining of conscious, and giving three inspiring talks on:

 

-     The vocation of Teaching- Learning from Jesus the Teacher.

-     The Tradition- Handing on Wisdom and Knowledge for life.

-     The Sources of Renewal- Self Awareness, Silence and the Sacred.

 

Participants were able to sink-in the mood of recollection with the help of the serene atmosphere around the retreat house. Sharing on personal prayer and reflection in the group was deep and consoling. Moreover, Fr Colin Tan facilitated Individual Spiritual Direction to nurture the spiritual growth for the participants. The graces that the participants have received were revealed in their evaluation as:

 

“…it helps me to connect with God.”

 

“I was able to refocus and renew the spiritual within.”

 

“It was time out to centre and focus so that I’m able to discern God in my life.”

 

“Talk, sharing, personal prayer/reflection, rest and break…are the most valuable for me.”

 

“The scriptural text and selected prayer exercises and the silence opportunity led me to reflect... Fr Colin‘s time with the individual participants is appreciated.”  

 

ACCS would like to express our great appreciation to Fr Colin Tan S.J for stretching his time to attend the spiritual need of catholic educators and also to the teachers who took a great effort to nurture their spiritual growth.

 

School Chaplaincy Training

The third module for the School Chaplaincy Teams, SCTs, was delivered by Ms Soh Lai Leng, the principal of Holy Innocents High and Ms Michelle Soliano, the principal programme executive of the Family Life Society on the 22nd of July.

Their session explored the structures of Singapore's educational system. The important role of the Church and the Ministry of Education was also examined.

Bro. Colin Wee, FSC delivered the concluding module on the 29th of July. The La Salle brother's topic on Human Development & Faith Formation was delivered at the parish of the Risen Christ Church in Toa Payoh.

His hilarity and wealth of experience was indeed enriching as he expounded on the changes and challenges that school children face today. The four hour lecture was concluded with the presentation of certificates of participation to the attendees.

The School Chaplaincy Teams is ACCS' response to Catholic schools who have long called for support from the Archdiocese in the areas of Religious Education, Catholic ethos and relations with parish communities.

The SCT is a team of persons who may be lay, religious or clerical who minister to a school community. The aim of the SCT is to support school leaders in their on-going efforts to provide quality Catholic education for all students in our schools, especially in the areas of religious education, pastoral care and sacramental life.

Pictured above is Bro. Colin Wee delivering his topic.

Kindergarten Principals & Supervisors gathering

On 23rd July Principals, teachers and a few Supervisors from 12 of the 19 Catholic Kindergartens gathered for the first time to meet with the Archbishop and to get to know each other and share the challenges they face.

Also presenting at this meeting were Christina Ying and Julie Ong who are both Montessori trained kindergarten educators and pioneers in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a way of leading young children to God.

Archbishop Nicholas welcomed the 24 Kindergarten educators and stressed the importance of pre-school education today. He explained that on the one hand we have affluent Singaporeans who have little time for their children. These children who come from small families often lack social skills. On the other hand, at the other end of the spectrum, he said, there are children at risk in families where parents have become recently unemployed or are single parent families. Archbishop said that these early childhood educators are VIPs in the education family as they are dealing with children in their most formative years.

Christina Ying and Julie Ong, Montessori trained Kindergarten educators and pioneers in the ‘Catechesis of the Good Shepherd’, spoke passionately about ‘protecting’ the spirituality of the child which can be quite easily crushed in the rush to get through a great deal of reading and writing skills leaving little time for wonder and quiet. For the pre-school child, the capacity for wonder is even more powerful than for many of us adults who have become jaded by routine and daily grind. If we want children to relate to the spiritual and have a warm and loving relationship with God, they need time to wonder at creation, wonder at themselves and spend time with friends. The same of course is true in the family, not only in kindergarten.

In the latter part of the afternoon Principals, Supervisors and teachers discussed the challenges they are facing today in running Kindergartens.

One challenge all agreed they faced was the ability to communicate the message of the love of God to children of different faiths in a way that is appropriate and sensitive.

Another challenge was to recruit teachers who could support the Catholic ethos of the kindergarten. The principals called for more gatherings of this type where they could share their ‘best practices’ and support each other.
During the afternoon, resources were displayed and made available from Catholic bookshops, the ACCS and the Singapore Pastoral Institute.

The event was organized by the Archdiocesan Commission for Catholic Schools.

ACCS Chaplaincy Team Training

From June 23 to 26 2009 an interesting mix of participants gathered to explore the meaning and work of a chaplaincy team in a school. Also known as “Campus Ministry”.
Facilitating the training was Fr Ron Bagley a priest of the Congregation of Jesus and Mary which is an order founded by St John Eudes. His priestly life has been a rich weave of experiences in pastoral ministry in schools, parishes, prisons and pastoral centres. He was for many years running a centre for the development of Ministry. He is currently working with seminarians and priestly renewal in the diocese of Imus in the Philippines.

Through this training and follow up, the Archdiocesan Commission for Catholic schools aims to provide a model of working in our Catholic schools as a team of persons who can support the Catholic activities and nurture the Catholic character of the school.

As Catholic teachers are very bogged down with their own subjects and generously provide time for coordinating Catholic activities, this will be a welcome development in our schools.

This team consisting of Priest, Religious and Lay persons also provides what is called a ministry of ‘presence’ or ‘hanging out’ as our young people would say. Giving a listening ear in our fast paced society. The training consisted of an overall understanding of ministry and the component parts of ministry to children and young people. In the short time that he had Fr Ron could only focus on a few areas where some particular skill or expertise will be needed. For example in liturgy, listening actively and providing spiritual care for people of all ages in the school.

The ACCS will be providing ongoing training and support so that all Catholic schools will be able to profit from this.

Review: Recollection: "called to teach & build"

13 Catholic teachers from various schools attended the Recollection: "Called to Teach & Build" over the weekend (5 - 6 Jun 2009) held at the Ignatian Spirituality and Counseling Centre. Br Dominic Yeo-Koh facilitated the 5 sessions throughout the retreat, during which he guided the teachers to reflect on their spiritual wellness and invited them to renew their commitment as Christian educators.

Br Dominic quoted from Parker Palmer, Martha Finney, Deborah Dasch, Steve Jobs, etc. They listened and contemplated on the call of Abraham, Moses, Samuel, Jeremiah and Mary in Scripture, and were invited to look at their own vocation and personal call by God.

Here are some of the feedback recieved:

"Sharing was great. Time for prayer and reflection was well spread. Good to have time for this."

"Sharing from other participants was inspiring. It was enriching - nice environment & able to relate closely to God."

"Recollection invited us to focus on the objectives of teaching."

"Those who did not want to stay overnight were also welcome. Sharing and intereaction between teachers are the most valuable."

"Br Dominic's rich and helpful insights, together with all the great & meaningful sharing of all the teachers are valuable."

Recollection: called to teach & build

ACCS invites Catholic educators to a recollection with the theme,

'Called to Teach & Build'

Date: Fri 5 June (check-in at 7pm) / Sat 6 June (check-out at 6pm)

Where: Centre for Ignatian Spirituality & Counselling (8 Victoria Park road, S266492)

Fees: $35 per person (Non air-con) / $55 per person (air-con)

Remarks: Meals included

Facilitator: Bro Dominic Yeo Koh

The retreat will focuss on helping teachers reflect on the role they play in building up a school community, that is centered on and celebrating the Good News.

Please register with Louis at tel 68587085 or email: louis_oo@catholic.org.sg

Communio - 2nd gathering 2009

ACCS warmly invites Teachers, Educators to:

The 2nd session of Communio 2009 on Friday, 24 April at St. Stephen’s School (20, Siglap View S455789).

The afternoon’s presentation, discussion and fellowship begins at 2pm and will end by 5pm.

The speaker for this session is Bro Michael Broughton. He will speak on a topic many us have asked questions about --“The Relevance of Catholic Education Today.”

Bro Michael’s many years in Catholic education, as a teacher and school leader, have led him to reflect on this topic deeply. His insights and views can offer us food for thought as we go about providing relevant and meaningful Catholic education. Bro Michael is presently the Brother President of SJI-Independent and SJI-International

Please register your attendance with Mr Louis Oo at 68587086 or louis_oo@catholic.org.sg by 21 April at the latest


*picture: dlibrary.acu.edu.au

Workshop: “Walking with Jesus”

ACCS is organizing a training workshop for Teachers & Volunteers on:

"Walking with Jesus" - A Bible Programme for children in Catholic Primary Schools

• Date & Time: 26th March 2009 from 2.00 to 5.30pm.
• Venue: Maris Stella Primary School – 25 Mount Vernon
• Presented by: Wendy Louis (editor of the series)
  
  Topics:
• How is the Bible used in this programme
• How is RE different from other subjects?
• Practical hands on teaching practice.
• The Music in the Walking With Jesus programme.
  

Please register with: Shirley accs@catholic.org.sg or contact her at 68587080

Note: This workshop can be requested at your school

The 24th World Youth Day - Palm Sunday 5th April

The Message of Pope Benedict XVI brings a smile to our faces – he speaks of hope that can not be crushed by our present sufferings or worries.

“Youth is a special time of hope because it looks to the future with a whole range of expectations. When we are young we cherish ideals, dreams and plans. Youth is the time when decisive choices concerning the rest of our lives come to fruition.

Perhaps this is why it is the time of life when fundamental questions assert themselves strongly:

• Why am I here on earth?
• What is the meaning of life?
• What will my life be like?
• And again: How can I attain happiness?
• Why is there suffering, illness and death?
• What lies beyond death?

These are questions that become insistent when we are faced with obstacles that sometimes seem insurmountable: difficulties with studies, unemployment, family arguments, crises in friendships or in building good loving relationships, illness or disability, lack of adequate resources as a result of the present widespread economic and social crisis.

We then ask ourselves: where can I obtain and how can I keep alive the flame of hope burning in my heart?”

Please click Picture on left for the full message

Lent: a time for spiritual training and discipline.

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday February 25th

All of us love holidays. They give us a chance to catch up with family members or to clean out the clutter in our homes or we get a chance to get away from the normal rhythm of life to recreate our energies and minds.

Lent is a little like holidays even though it does not sound like it. In many religious traditions there are periods of time for ‘catching up’ through spiritual exercises. In the Christian tradition, the 40 days of spiritual training is linked to the 40 years of the people of Israel in the desert on their way to the Promised Land.

Lent begins on Feb 25 this year with Ash Wednesday. It’s called ‘Ash’ Wednesday because Catholics receive ashes on their forehead to remind them that life here is only temporary. Lent helps us remember that God’s power “dispels all evil, washes guilt away, restores lost innocence, brings mourners joy, casts out hatred, brings us peace and humbles earthly pride” (taken from the prayer of Easter Vigil).

The main elements of this time of spiritual training are present in most religious traditions – 1. Almsgiving 2. Prayer and 3. Fasting.

Almsgiving
All of us can shed some fat, both in the amount of stuff we have in our homes or the weight we carry on ourselves. Almsgiving is about shedding some of the fat so that our lifestyles become leaner and we find it easier to focus on the important things or persons in our lives.

Prayer
Strengthening the relationship with God or praying as a community to witness to the greatness of God is essential for our well being in the short and long term. If we simply drift from day to day without a sense of direction, or worse still, if we are running towards a dead end, we really need to stop and check our directions. Take a look at a good map and redirect, refocus. Prayer can help us do this. Silence brings great surprises.

Fasting
Fasting is a great ‘therapy’ for getting in shape mentally, spiritually and physically. The danger is that we might consider ourselves as really virtuous and better than others because we are fasting. The idea is that we ‘fast’ from the things that are holding us back from being more loving and generous. For example, fasting from gossiping or from terribly long telephone conversations that are not necessary. We could fast from computer games once or twice a week and fill the time with good conversation with our family or friends. It’s all about refocusing. Fasting helps us feel some solidarity with those who are hungry every day. We can do so many things if we only have time to reflect and work things out for ourselves. Fasting from TV or window shopping might create that time for us.

Every good wish and blessing for a good season. Remember, a good Lent or time of training means a great finish. Easter will be so much more meaningful. We will move from darkness to light as promised.

Reflection by Ms Wendy Louis, Exec Director, ACCS

Workshop: Sexuality Education, the teacher and the Catholic School

ACCS and Catholic Medical Guild will be presenting a one day workshop, “Sexuality Education—the teacher and the Catholic School: Why? What? How?” This will take place on Saturday, 14 March (9.00am to 5.30pm) at The Training Centre, Catholic Junior College.

In this workshop, teachers will learn more about several aspects of the Catholic Church’s teachings on sex and sexuality. They will also be invited to reflect on and discuss ways a Catholic school can teach it. In addition, there will be presentations on the roles educators and parents play in forming the young person to be a sexually responsible individual.

Among the workshop speakers are:

• Fr David Garcia, Dominican priest
• Dr John Hui, Catholic Medical Guild
• Mr John Ooi, parent, educator and edu-preneur
• Mrs Michelle Soliano-Liew, a Family Life educator and trainer
• Bro Paul Rogers, Principal, Catholic Junior College

This workshop can help educators better respond to the Church’s call that Catholic schools teach sexuality education in ways that are based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the wisdom of the Church. In this way, educators in Catholic schools can better impart knowledge and skills to students that will help them to make responsible and discerning choices that respect life.

The cost per person to attend the workshop is $30, inclusive of materials and meals.

For more information and to register, please contact Ms Shirley Louis at 68587080 or shirleylouis@catholic.org.sg.

Recollection (6-7 March): Called to teach and care

ACCS invites Catholic educators to a recollection with the theme, Called to teach and care.

Retreatants will be invited to reflect prayerfully on the ministry of teaching as a ministry of forming and caring for students.

This will be held on Friday 6 (7pm) to Saturday 7 March (6pm). The venue will be Canossian Lifespring Spirituality Centre and the facilitators are Canossian Sister Elizabeth Tham & Marist Brother Robert Teoh.

The cost of the weekend per person is $55 (aircon) and $35 (non-aircon).

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Communio: 1st gathering for 2009

ACCS will launch the 2009 Communio series on Friday, 20 February with a presentation on "Character Education in Catholic Schools."

It is timely for schools to reflect on this theme. The present realities challenge Catholic educators, and the larger Catholic community, to reflect on the quality of the character education we provide to help our students live and work better in today's world.

This is open to all school leaders and educators in Catholic schools and Catholic teachers in government schools.

The presenters will be Mrs Regina Lee, Principal, CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) and Mr Charles Surin, Principal, Hai Sing Catholic, and their staff.

The venue will be at CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh). The presentation and discussion will be from 2 to 5pm.

Kindly contact Mr Louis Oo at louis_tin_maung_oo@catholic.org.sg or 68587085 to confirm your attendance.

Picture courtesy of CHIJ OLN

Principals Commissioning 2009

The annual Commissioning of Principals and Service of Commitment by school leaders was held at the Church of St Ignatius on Saturday, 24 January.

4 new principals, Mr Wee Tat Chuen (Assumption Pathway School), Mr Terry Theseira (Canossian School for the Hearing Impaired), Mr Andrew Tan (Montfort Secondary School), and Dr Koh Thiam Seng (St Joseph's Institution, Independent) were commissioned by His Grace, Archbishop Nicholas Chia.
70 principals and vice-principals then recited a prayer as a sign of their committment to lead and serve their schools.
In his homily, Archbishop Chia commended school leaders for their good work. He reminded them of the sacred task they are called to, leading students and staff to know and experience the good news that Jesus preached -- the Kingdom of God is here and alive!

He also addressed parents, urging them to cooperate with schools and parishes to provide an all round education for their children. To the wider Church community, he encouraged them to be active partners with schools and parents in the enterprise of Catholic education.

A simple reception capped the evening. To see more of the commissioning, kindly click on the picture.

FPE 2008-2009: a new year

On Friday, 16 January, ACCS welcomed back the 8 participants of the Formation Programme for Educators (FPE) 2008-2009 -- Aldrin, Agatha, Amanda, Preston, Ian, Wendy, William and Cynthia -- for the first session of their second year of studies.

This year they will study modules on Philosophy of the Human Person, Human and Spiritual Development, Prayer II, Social Teachings, Theology of Dialogue, Moral Theology II, and Salvation History.

The prayer session commenced with Jeanette inviting the participants to reflect on their personal journey with God and to pray for the grace of faithfulness. They then proceeded to light a candle and offered personal prayers. The prayer ended with a community song, "Christ be Our Light".

New Appointments to Catholic Schools

ACCS would like to say,

to the following newly appointed leaders in our schools:

Principals:

Mr Wee Tat Chuan, Assumption Pathway School
Ms Terry Theseira, Canossian School for the Hearing Impaired
Mr Andrew Tan,Montfort Sec School

Dr Koh Thiam Seng, SJI Independent

Vice-principals:
Mr Chee Chit Yen, Catholic High School
Mrs Yap Dai Jee,CHIJ St Nichlas Girls' School
Mrs Sim Swee Yeong, Maris Stella High School
Ms Genevieve Chye, Montfort Junior School
Mr Timothy Goh, St Anthony's Primary School
Ms Pang Wee Mian, St Stephen's School
Ms Ng Foong Meng, Assumption English School
Mdm Jeanne Ho, CHIJ St Joseph's Convent
Mdm Chan Lai Chun, CHIJ St Theresa's Convent
Ms Lena Seet, Hai Sing Catholic School
Ms Valerie Goh, Assumption Pathway School
Mr James Muthiah, Assumption Pathway School

Assistant Principals:
Mrs Jenny Leong, SJI Independent
Mr Dominic Ang, SJI Independent

We also congratulate Mr Benjamin Lui on his appointment as Director, SJI Independent, and Mr Christopher Neo as Executive Director, Assumption Pathway School.

May God bless you in your new roles and work!

New Appointments in ACCS

ACCS would like to welcome Ms Wendy Louis (Executive Director) and Mr Louis Tin Maung Oo (Formation Course Leader).

Wendy may be familiar to many of us as she has worked with schools from 1988 to 2004 while holding her responsibilities with the Singapore Pastoral Institute. She was also instrumental in the development of the “Walking with Jesus” programme which was commissioned by the Catholic Education Council in 2001. Wendy is available part time as Director as she has a second responsibility with the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC), Office of Laity, coordinating the training and resources for Small Christian Communities for dioceses in Asia.

Louis will be in charge of formation programmes and the course leader for the Formation Programme for Catholic Educators (FPE).

We welcome them and look forward to their contributions to build up the Catholic Character of our Catholic schools.

Seminar: Philosophy of the Human Person

ACCS invites you to attend the Philosophy of the Human Person seminar by Adrian Danker, SJ.

Synopsis: Who or what is the human person? Why does he exist, and for what ends?

Philosophy of the Human Person is a critical reflective seminar that aims to help educators consider the human person - his nature and unique existence.

It provides foundations for a deeper understanding of what he is, who he is and what it means to be fully human.

It ends by inviting participants to consider how the human person's search for meaning finds its fulfillment in a quest for the Absolute.

It will be held at St Luke's CAEC, No 2 Highland Road S549102 and over 4 Friday afternoons: 16 Jan (4-6pm), 23 Jan (3-6pm), 30 Jan (3-6pm) & 6 Feb (3-5pm)

Contribution at $50 per person and please register by Wed 14 Jan with Raymond at 68587087 or email raymondlee@catholic.org.sg