Spreading Good News

No 83 Term 2 2012

Spreading Good News

Lord God, you have brightened this night with the risen Christ.

Quicken the spirit of sonship in your Church; renew us in mind and body to give you whole-hearted service.

My dear SRE Teachers and Assistants,

YEAR OF GRACE

What a wonderful weekend we’ve experienced with all the Easter ceremonies.

We are fortunate to be able to attend each of the liturgies as there are many families who don’t have this privilege. Now the ceremonies are over we must continue to pray for the Bishop and Priests of our Diocese during the Easter Season. They continue to give of themselves and their time for us all in the Parishes and I’m sure the best we can do for them is to pray for them and the decisions they make as they go about their many duties.

Please continue to pray for the many sick in our parishes and don’t forget to pray for yourselves as you begin a new term and preparation of your lessons.

This term the Catholic children will be preparing to receive their First Holy Communion. Keep those families in your prayers as they walk with their children in the preparation.

I thank you for your dedication to this ministry and consistent attendance to the classes.

What a wonderful example you are to the parishioners of your parish. Our numbers are very much down on the last couple of years, so each of you need to keep talking about what you do in the State schools. And of course your strongest weapon is prayer. I prayer for each of you that the Holy Spirit will send labourers to assist you in this important ministry.

I’ll be taking leave from the 21st May until the middle of June.

LOGO There is no one symbol or message that the Year of Grace logo is intended to convey. It is a bright and stylish image which, in looking at it, has many significant symbols and connections that can be drawn: • The cross • The sun • A circle that represents the infinity of God • The halo incorporating a cross that surrounds the head of Jesus in Eastern conography • The host used at Mass • The monstrance used in Eucharistic adoration • A link with the artistic tradition of our Indigenous people • The earthen, ochre colours of Australia • A diversity of peoples and cultures, gathered into one community • A star-burst • Light There may be other ways in which the logo speaks to people. www.bathurst.catholic.org.au

CELEBRATION OF SPECIAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION See attached sheet

CODE OF CONDUCT Interaction with Student Personal interaction between SRE Teachers/Assistants and students outside of school and school related activities can be problematic and may lead to allegations against SRE Teachers/Assistants.

SRE Teachers/Assistants must be conscious that their position places extra obligations on them and should follow the policy and procedures as set by their school and Church. In schools where there are many relationships between SRE Teachers/Assistants and student’s families, SRE Teachers/Assistants must be aware of the limitations placed on these relationships by the Code of Conduct.

Inappropriate Behaviours may include: Visiting students at their home; Inviting students to visit the SRE Teacher/Assistants home; Making telephone calls of a personal nature to students; Sending emails of a personal nature to students; Sending sms (text) messages to students

Should any of these actions be taken without the prior knowledge and consent of Parent/Guardian.

SAFE CHURCH AWARENESS WORKSHOPS ORANGE Thursday 26th April, 3.30pm-6.30pm St John’s Uniting Church Part 3 & 4 Emma Parr emmap@nsw.uca,org.au Ph. 8267 4290 ORANGE Saturday 28th April, 9.30am-3.30pm Orange Uniting Church, Anson St Emma Parr emmap@nsw.uca.org.au Ph. 8267 4290

KANDOS/RYLSTONE Saturday 28th April 9.30am-3.30pm Rev’d Leigh Williams wollemianglican@bigpond.com 6379 1049 MOLONG Sunday 29th April, 12.30pm-5.30pm Rev’d Kaye Colwell kaye.colwell@bigpond.com 6895 3760 DUBBO Saturday 19th May 9.30am-3.30pm Sunday 20th April 12.30pm-5.30pm Rev’d Kaye Colwell kaye.colwell@bigpond.com 6895 3760 These days are for all volunteers and especially for Special Religious Education Teachers and Assistants. It’s important for you to register for the session either by email or phone.

TRAINING DAYS CANOWINDRA 4th May 2012 VENUE: Anglican Church Hall 9.30am to 2.30pm BYO Lunch PARKES 21ST May 2012 VENUE: Uniting Church Hall 2.30am to 2.30pm BYO Lunch WARREN to be rescheduled and DUBBO later in the year

PROCLAIM 2012 Proclaim 2012 conference is organised on behalf of the Australian Catholics Bishops Conference by the National Office for Evangelisation and Catholic Mission. It is a conference on the New Evangelisation, a key event in the Year of Grace.

Type proclaim 2012 to take you to the website.

NCCD I attended the second video conference link up with four Dioceses in Queensland, three in Victoria and five in New South Wales for the National Confraternity of Christian Doctrine at Newcastle. A wonderful experience that brought us together to listen to Sister Anne Surtees OSU. Sister Anne is from the Centre for Multicultural Pastoral Care (CMPC) Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane.

Her question to us “How do I remain effective in ministry?” and “How do people perceive me in ministry?” Two challenging questions!

WALKING WITH JESUS – PATHWAYS OF DISCIPLESHIP Diocese of Broken Bay, 2006 The story of Easter continues - Jesus Resurrection, Ascension and Pentecost. Jesus journeys with us as our companion. The Spirit within us. Mary as an ordinary girl. The Hail Mary. Mary as a woman of faith, the Mother of Jesus, and the Church.

CHRIST OUR LIGHT AND LIFE Archdiocese of Sydney, 2010 The Easter story continues – Jesus Resurrection, Ascension and Pentecost. The Church grows and through the Spirit, people take the message to many parts of the world.

She then proceeded to work through strategies – Integrational approach to all ministries, communication in ministry and recruitment strategies. She placed importance on personal Prayer. A productive gathering!

TERM TWO PROGRAMS

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CEP CONNECT PROGRAM CYCLE B1, 2011 The story of Easter. God’s big promisesPromises to Abraham, Birth of Isaac, Abraham’s faith tested, Jacob’s story, Joseph’s story

GODSPACE Burst Christian Resources, 2011 Easter. Come follow me - Jesus teaches His friends to pray, Jesus supports His friends, being Jesus’ friend, God’s people of the Old Testament Jacob, Joseph – Genesis 37-50

CRE PROGRAM Access Ministries, Vic. Continuing the story of Easter, Resurrection.

Strengthening Community – Justice and fairness-qualities that need to be modelled, integrity, trustworthiness and responsibility are some values explored.

NSW PARLIMENTARY INQUIRY Catholic providers of SRE across NSW were invited to make submission to the inquiry into Ethics classes. Executive members of the Catholic Conference of Religious Educators in State Schools (CCRESS) made that submission on behalf of the eleven Dioceses across New South Wales.

Essentially we maintain there is little point in removing Ethics classes as they have had little or no impact on SRE classes. It is recommended that the Minister for Education have oversight of Ethics classes and programs.

Otherwise we advocate for a spirit of cooperation and coexistence.

Further it has been asserted that it would be unfair for providers of Ethics to receive funding from either the Government or the NSW Parents and Citizens Association.

The Parliamentary Committee was reminded that Churches have been providing SRE classes for over 100 years at no cost. An endeavour we are more than happy to continue.

14th May 20th May 24th May 27th May 31st May

St Matthias, Apostle Ascension Our Lady Help of Christians Pentecost The Visitation of the Blessed Blessed Virgin Mary

03rd June 10th June 15th June 24th June 29th June

Holy Trinity Corpus Christi Sacred Heart of Jesus The Nativity of John the Baptist Sts Peter & Paul, Apostles

03rd July 06th July

St Thomas, Apostle St Maria Goretti

Catholic Resource Centre See attached sheets

Directory Helen C Ryan CCD SRE PO Box 720 DUBBO NSW 2830 Home: 02 6884 5848 Mobil: 0407 001 196 Email: hcryan@nsw.chariot.net.au Mrs Vicki Mair 73 Freeman Circuit Lianarth BATHURST NSW 2795 Home: 02 6332 2835

CHURCH CALANDER 25TH April 26th April

Anzac Day St Mark, Evangelist

01st May 03rd May

St Joseph the Worker Sts Phillip & James

CATHOLIC RESOURCE CENTRE Contact the Mary or Karen for more information about these and other helpful teaching aids.

Telephone: (02) 6338 3022 Fax: (02) 6338 3001 Email recentre@bth.catholic.edu.au P O Box 725 Bathurst NSW 2795 Gilmour Street Kelso NSW 2795 ONLINE CATALOGUE : http://library.bth.catholic.edu.au/ ONLINE RESOURCES : http://www.delicious.com/REsourcesBathurst web site maintained by the Centre for Primary Religious Education resources and Web 2.0 tools.

RESOURCES linked to Term 2 SRE programs available for borrowing from the Centre BOOKS Holy Week and Easter /To know, worship and love. Big book.

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Easter story /To know, worship and love. Big book.

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A journey to new life./ To know, worship and love. Big book. Included : lent ; holy week ; easter ; pentecost people

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Ascension and Pentecost./ To know, worship and love. Big book.

Included : Jesus returns to his father ; the spirit comes.

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Old Testament stories / To know, worship and love. Big book. Contents: Noah and the ark -- Abraham and Sarah

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Joseph and his brothers / People of the Bible

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Abraham and Isaac / People of the Bible. Relates the story of Abraham's fidelity to God and love for his son Isaac. PRIMARY

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"When did we see you?" : sixty creative activities to help fourth to eighth graders recognize Jesus today / book by Phyllis Vos Wezeman , Colleen Aalsburg Wiessner.

DVDs Listen : 2 programmes for children on the bible : Schema : Stories Jesus told [DVD] The full contents are: SHEMA Old Testament stories has eight short stories demonstrating God's love for the Chosen People. 1: Freedom to Choose (The Garden of Eden, Fall of Adam and Eve). 2: The Best to God (Cain and Abel). 3: Noah and the Flood. 4: The Promise Begins (Abraham). 5: Becoming a People (Jacob and Joseph). 6: The Chosen (Moses). 7: The Passover (The Exodus). 8: The Covenant (Moses on Sinai/The Desert). PARABLES FOR KIDS: 10 x 4 minute stories from the New Testament. The parables are The Sower, The Good Samaritan, The Lost Sheep, The Prodigal Son, Pharasee and Tax Collector, The Talents, The Good Shepherd, The Lost Coin, Man With Two Sons, and House Built on Rock. Suitability: from Kindergarten to Primary

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Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph [DVD] / Great people of the Bible & Reader's Digest classic collection. Inspiring story of the bible's first family through four generations. Intended audience Secondary to Adult, preview for identifying segments for Upper Primary. (120 min.)

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Jacob [DVD] / Time Life video (90 min.) Intended audience Secondary to Adult, preview for identifying segments for Upper Primary.

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He is risen [DVD] /Animated Stories from the New Testament ; n.7 .

Sorrow and despair at the Lord's crucifixion become complete joy and love as the disciples behold their resurrected Master three days later.

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An animated presentation of the Easter story from after the crucifixion to post-resurrection appearances and Jesus' ascension into heaven.

Bonus features include : Optional scripture reference subtitles ; Adventure quiz with 3 skill levels ; Bible scriptures in King James or NIV; integrated movie clips; and more. Kindergarten to Upper Primary (28 min approx. Main program) I will send the Holy Spirit [DVD] / And Jesus Said series,No. 3 Middle to Upper Primary (20 min.)

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Mary : an introduction [DVD] / Leaders guide by Gaynell Cronin.

Part 1 - We learn from Mary : The Cloak of many colours (Grades 1-5, 16 mins). We are introduced to Mary as a girl, a woman, a mother, a disciple and a companion who hears and brings God's word to others.

Part 2 - We pray with Mary : The Cloak of many colours (Grades 1-5, 17 mins). Teaches children how to pray with Mary. It helps children learn favourite Marian prayers, learn about Mary's feast days in the liturgical calendar and of Mary in different cultures.

Part 3 - Our Lady of Guadalupe : A story of faith... and liberation (Secondary - Adult, 28 min) / Part 4 - Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe (Spanish Version) (Secondary - Adult, 24 min). English version includes reflection material.

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Saints for kids : 34 short stories [DVD] / Kindergarten to Middle Primary. Per the 4 minute story about Mary, Jesus’ mother.

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The Lord's Prayer [DVD] / Teach us to pray. 3. Middle to Upper Primary. (ca. 15 min.)

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The Lord's Prayer [DVD] / Animated Stories from the New Testament.

Main feature runs approximately 30 minutes.

Bonus features: Optional scripture reference subtitles ; Adventure Quiz with 3 skill levels ; Bible scriptures in King James or NIV versions. Lower to Upper Primary

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Commandments for young people [DVD] / Using story, scripture, reflection and prayer, the program presents the commandments as gifts that free us to love God, others and ourselves more deeply. The ten commandments are covered in six episodes. Grades 4 – 6. (55 min. total) PICTURES & OTHER Beginning with God [Picture] Look, Listen & Live ; Book 1 Spiral bound flipchart format of 24 pictures on 12 pages.

Contents: Then God said let us make man in our image... Creation Genesis 1:26 ; - ' The Lord said it is not good for man to be alone, I will make a suitable partner...'Creation - Gn.2:18 ; Fall of man - eating the forbidden fruit - Gn.3:1 ; Fall of man - Gn.14:19 ; Preparation for the flood - Noah - Gn.6:9 ; The great flood - Noah - Gn.7:11 ; Covenant with Noah - Rainbow - Gn.8:13-22/9:1-17 ; The tower of Babel - Gn.11:1 ; Job's wealth and piety - Job 1:1 ; The first trial of Job - Jb.1:13-22 ; The second trial of Job - Jb.2:1-10 ; Job's restoration - Jb.42:10-11 ; Abraham's call and migration - Gn.12:1-4 ; Abraham and Lot separate Gn.13:5-9 ; Abraham is blessed by the king after victory - Gn.14:17 ; Covenant with Abraham - Gn.15:1-6 ; Birth of Ishmael - Gn.16:1 ; Abraham's visitors predict birth of Isaac - Gn.18:1 ; Abraham intercedes for Sodom - Gn.18:16 ; Testing of Abraham (offering of Isaac) - Gn.22:1 ;

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Abraham asks a favour of his servant; Isaac and Rebekah ; Jesus' birth frees the children of God - Galations 4:4 ; Saved from the law by Jesus' death on the cross - Gal.3:13-14 ; Jesus appears to Thomas after the Resurrection - Thomas believes only after seeing for himself the risen Jesus - John 20:24-29 Suitable for: Primary Mighty men of God [Picture] Look, Listen & Live ; Book 2 Spiral bound flipchart format of 24 pictues on 12 pages.

Contents: Esau and Jacob (Jacob exacts Esau's birthright) - Genesis 25:27 ; Jacob's dream at Bethel - Gn.28:10 ; Flight from Laban (God blesses Jacob with wealth, Laban is angered) - Gn.31:1; Jacob struggles with the angel - Gn.32:22 ; Joseph tells of his dream - Gn.37:1 ; Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers - Gn.37:12 ; Joseph's temptation, falsely accused - Gn.39:1 ; Joseph begins to interpret dreams while in prison - Gn.40:1 ; Pharoah's dreams - Gn.41:1 ; Joseph and his brothers during famine - Gn.42:5 ; Joseph's brothers' second journey to Egypt / Joseph greets Benjamin - Gn.43:1 ; Joseph's sons are blessed - Gn.48:1 ; Moses found by Pharoah's daughter - Exodus 2:1 ; Moses and the burning bush- Ex.3:1 : Staff of Aaron turned into a snake - Ex.7:8 ; Passover ritual - blood on the door posts - Ex.12:1 ; Crossing the Red Sea - Ex.14:5 ; Manna from heaven - Ex.16:1 ; Moses brings the tablets down the mountain - Ex.19:16 ; Moses and the bronze serpent - Naomi 21:4 ; Multiplication of loaves and fishes - John 6:1 ; Transfiguration - Luke 9:28 ; The Crucifixion - Jn.3:14 ; Ascension of Jesus - Acts 1:6 Suitable for: Primary Pentecost banner [Banner / Wall Hanging] / Cloth banner (with slide pocket at top for a rod + cloth tie tabs for affixing) This is a 'home made' cloth banner with the dove symbol and tongues of fire. Use in classroom or i church.

Values posters [Chart] / 6 wall charts : double sided, col. + 1 contents chart Contents: Cooperation : working together; teamwork -- Honesty : being open and sincere; truthful -- Kindness : being helpful and considerate -- Perseverance : continuous striving to attain a goal; persistence -- Responsibility : making your own decisions -- Tolerance : patience, fairness and respect for all people. Lower to Upper Primary Activities and teacher notes on reverse of each chart/poster.

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CATHOLIC RESOURCE CENTRE Contact the Mary or Karen for more information about these and other helpful teaching aids.

Telephone: (02) 6338 3022 Fax: (02) 6338 3001 Email recentre@bth.catholic.edu.au P O Box 725 Bathurst NSW 2795 Gilmour Street Kelso NSW 2795 ONLINE CATALOGUE : http://library.bth.catholic.edu.au/ ONLINE RESOURCES : http://www.delicious.com/REsourcesBathurst web site maintained by the Centre for Primary Religious Education resources and Web 2.0 tools.

Celebration of Religious Education The Inter Church Commission of Religious Education in Schools (ICCOREIS) hosted the S.R.E Teachers and Assistants from around NSW to attend an inter-faith Celebration of Special Religious Education, at the invitation of the Minister of Education the Hon Adrian Piccoli MP. The Celebration was held on March 29th, in The Strangers’ Dining Room Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney.

Helen Ryan, Beverly Bryce, Steve Howse, Ludwig Disser and Vicki Mair represented the Central West at the Celebration. Afternoon tea was served at 3.30 pm to approximately 260 SRE Volunteers who attended the celebration.

Guest speakers included:-The Hon Adrian Piccoli MP, Minister for Education.

-The Hon Carmel Tebbutt MP, Shadow Minister for Education and Training.

-Mr Raju Varanasi, Director of Curriculum and Learning Innovation Centre, Dept Education and Communities.

- Most Rev Peter Ingham DD- Bishop of Wollongong and spokesperson for NSW Catholic Bishops on Special Religious Education (SRE) and -Mrs Lynda Mulder, Chairperson ICCOREIS The Hon Adrian Piccoli MP said that S.R.E contributed to the spiritual development of students. He also stated that he had committed himself to strengthening the teaching of S.R.E in classrooms. “These volunteers have contributed significantly to our Education system and provided a valuable service and they should be celebrated” said Mr Piccoli.

“Every child should have the opportunity to learn about the faith background of their family” said The Hon Carmel Tebbutt MP. She also said that S.R.E had stood the test of time and that it had been strengthened by multicultural and interfaith traditions in our communities. Carmel Tebbutt said that because the government supported the Ethics programme that this in no way diminishes the Government’s support for S.R.E in State Schools, but rather added to the diversity of education.

“I whole heartedly endorse the celebration. It is a wonderful opportunity to recognise the work of S.R.E volunteers and the significant contribution they make to Public Education” said Bishop Peter Ingham. Bishop Ingham also added that S.R.E helped to reinforce the values of compassion, goodness, justice and beauty. He thanked Adrian Piccoli for promising to strengthen S.R.E in our state.

Mr Raju Varanasi stated that S.R.E teachers were presented with Awards for Outstanding contribution to S.R.E. After the guest speakers had spoken sixteen S.R.E Teachers were presented with Awards for Outstanding Contribution to S.R.E. Some of these people were; -Sr Joan Goodwin – for 40years of dedicated Service to S.R.E. -Mrs Denise Humphreys – for outstanding contribution to the development of Catholic S.R.E curriculum K-6.

-Mrs Maureen Power- for 75 years of continuous teaching of Catholic S.R.E since 1938.

-Mr Chehade Richa – for sacrificing valuable university time to be a young example of faith to the students of Concord High,2010, 2011, 2012.

-Mrs Mary Smith – for outstanding service to S.R.E in the Hunter Region not only within the Catholic Church but to all denominations.

Life Membership of ICCOREIS was given to: Mrs Jean Ferrington and Dr Ann Maree Whenman.

The Inter-Church Commission on Religious Education in Schools (NSW) inc – ICCOREIS – this year celebrates 40 years of inter-church co-operation.