This Colloquium, building on the success of those previously held, provides an excellent opportunity to share research and best practice from across our Catholic Education systems, promoting connection, innovation and excellence. The Colloquium is themed around “Pathways of Hope” - May the God of hope fill you all with joy

Basic Listening Skills for Pastoral Ministry This session outlines the principles of Carl Rogers’ “person-centered” listening: empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard. These are often employed as a basis for training in active/attentive listening. We will also discuss how these skills might be applied in day-to-day ministry situations. Presented by Rev.