2023 Religious Education Symposium.

Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre 155 Darling Street,, Dubbo, NSW, Australia

BBI-TAITE is proud to announce our first regional Religious Education Symposium. Gathered in Dubbo NSW, seminar participants will participate in two days of reflection, interactive workshops and the opportunity for informal networking around the importance of Religious Education in Context.

Prayer for the Referendum

Online

Moments for Healing of this Country Ahead of the referendum on Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples through a Voice, we will gather online for a time of reflection and prayer. Much work by many people over decades has brought us to the referendum to be held

Free

Pathways of Hope – 2023 National School Improvement Curriculum Colloquium 

Esplanade Hotel - Rydges 46-54 Marine Terrace, P:(08) 9432 4000, Fremantle, WA

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

Navaratri

Navaratri, which literally means ‘nine nights’, is a festival honouring the Goddess/Divine Mother and her energy/power (Shakti). This nine-day festival includes worshipping and dancing as people celebrate various aspects of the feminine.

Birth of the Bab

The anniversary of the birth in 1819 CE in Shiraz, Persia (now Iran), of Siyyid ‘AliMuhammad, who later took the title of ‘the Bab’, meaning ‘the Gate’. The Bab was the herald of the Baha’i faith.

Introduction to the Student Spiritual Life Survey

Online

The Student Spiritual Life Survey will help you to understand the spiritual beliefs, attitudes and practices of your students and the impact of your school. Developed by NCLS Research, which also conducts the five yearly National Church Life Survey in which the Catholic Church has participated since 1996, the survey

Free

Engaging Your Faith – The Women in the Gospel of Matthew

Online

The Women in the Gospel of Matthew Beginning with the five women included in the genealogy of Jesus, this session will explore Matthew’s inclusion of women in the life and ministry of Jesus and the implications for today. Presented by Dr Rosemary Canavan Bookings close: Friday 13 October at 5pm.

$25 – $40

Birth of Baha’ullah

The anniversary of the birth of Baha’u’llah (born Mirza Husayn-‘Ali) in 1817 CE in Tehran, Persia (now Iran). Baha’u’llah, which means the ‘Glory of God’, is the founder of the Baha’i faith.

Engaging Your Faith – Basic Listening Skills for Pastoral Ministry

Online

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.

$25 – $40

Engaging Your Faith – Reading the Old Testament: Why and How?

Online

Reading the Old Testament: Why and How? The Old Testament, a major part of the Christian Bible, is often seen as barbaric, irrelevant, and difficult to read. In this talk, I will present practical tools that help understand this part of the Bible better. I will also show how the

$25 – $40

Engaging Your Faith – Lectio Divina

Online

Lectio Divina How do I access the riches of the Word of God spoken to me? How can I dwell in silent and peaceful contemplation? This short course will provide pointers. Presented by Rev. Assoc. Prof. John Dupuche Bookings close: Tuesday 17 October at 5pm.

$25 – $40

Conferment of Guruship to Guru Granth Sahib

This day celebrates Guru Gobind Singh Ji's (10th Guru) passing on guruship to the holy scriptures, henceforth known as the Guru Granth Sahib. The Guru Granth Sahib, comprising of 1430 pages of hymns, presides the most prominent place and shines the light of Truth to all Sikhs or devotees who

Divine Renovation Open House: Perth

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Rockingham, Perth Rockingham, WA, Australia

As a parish leader, you want to see your parish come alive. But the problem is, without seeing examples of other parishes doing things differently, you’re doubtful of what’s possible for your parish. Think it's time for your parish to escape maintenance mode and embrace mission? Join Fr. Pierluigi Vajra

Free

Engaging Your Faith – Meditation in the Classroom

Online

Meditation in the Classroom This session will explore a background, a spirituality, and practical strategies for leading meditation in the classroom with reference to Christian and other approaches. Resources will be supplied. School staff groups are encouraged to participate. Presented by Dr Christopher Morris Bookings close: Friday 20 October at 5pm.

$25 – $40

Dussehra

Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami, Dasara) is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. People celebrate Dussehra through special prayer meetings and food offerings to the gods at home or in temples.

Engaging Your Faith – The Eucharistic Hymns of Thomas Aquinas

Online

The Eucharistic Hymns of Thomas Aquinas If you are looking for a simplified and appealing version of Thomas Aquinas’ teaching on the Eucharist, why not look at the hymns that he himself wrote, hymns that are still used today? Presented by Rev. Dr Joseph Vnuk OP Bookings close: Friday 20 October at 5pm.

$25 – $40

Postponed Alive in the Spirit | Communion Participation Mission

Hornsby RSL 4 High St, Hornsby, NSW, Australia

Discover and Celebrate how our Australian faith communities creatively live out God's mission, to inspire and grow participation and community. 2 Inspirational Keynotes 10 Interactive Workshops