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