Bandi Chhor Divas, or ‘The Celebration of Freedom’, commemorates the release in 1619 CE from prison of the sixth Sikh guru, Sri Guru Hargobind Ji. Sikhs continue this annual celebration with lamps being lit outside gurdwaras & sweets distributed to all.
Diwali, also known as Festival of Lights, is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, commemorating the victory of good over evil. Diwali means ‘row of lamps/lights’ and refers to the rows of lamps celebrants place around their homes or on top of temples.
This is India’s annual festival of lights, celebrated throughout the nation. In Jainism it has special significance, as on this day Lord Mahavira gave his last teachings and attained ultimate liberation (nirvana).
Prof Phillip Good is a specialist in palliative medicine. He’s passionate about seeing that his patients have the highest quality of life possible for as long as possible. He has a particular interest in research involving palliative care patients, patient and carer experience, and palliative care for people from culturally
This online session will allow participants to identify and share strategies for implementation of the NCSS.
Vatican correspondent and Pope Francis expert Christopher White from the National Catholic Reporter is coming to Australia for a series of free events in Parramatta and Melbourne. Landing in Australia fresh from the Synod on Synodality in Rome, Christopher will conduct a series of talks on the future of the
Restoring and Nurturing Right Relationships is a publication which has been launched by Catholic Religious Australia as a national resource to support Religious Institutes in their continual development of initial and ongoing formation practices and processes.. Please join us at the launch of RESTORING AND NURTURING RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS, a Resource
Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621-1675) was the 9th Guru of the Sikhs. He was publicly beheaded by the emperor of the day in 1675 for his defense of the Sikh faith and for upholding the right to practice religious freedom
The Day of the Covenant is the agreement between the faith's founder, Bahaʼu'llah, and his followers, regarding the succession of leadership and the maintenance of unity. It commemorates Bahaʼu'llah’s appointment of his eldest son, Abdu’l-Baha, as the leader of the Baha'i community after his passing.
Commemorates the passing of Abdu'l-Baha in 1921 in Haifa. Abdu'l-Baha was the eldest son of Baha'u'llah, the prophet-founder of the Baha'i faith, and named the leader of the Baha'i community in his father's will.
Student Spiritual Life Survey: Understand the spiritual beliefs, attitudes and practices of students and the impact of school activities on their faith. The Student Spiritual Life Survey will be available to all schools starting in February 2024 and we are inviting schools to sign up to run the survey next
Attend a 30 min information session to: understand how the survey can help uncover insights to inform faith education initiatives explore the key themes addressed in the survey review a sample Student Spiritual Life Profile report Student Spiritual Life Survey: Understand the spiritual beliefs, attitudes and practices of students and
The 2023 AASR Annual Conference will be held in Sydney, from Thursday November 30th and Friday December 1st, at the University of Notre Dame Australia (Broadway Campus).
This session will focus on: Understanding the purpose of the NCSS Self-Assessment Portal Providing an overview of the portal's functionality Practical instruction on how to start your self-assessment Hosted by ACSL and portal development team Breaking New Ground (BNG), there will also be an opportunity for Q & A. Church
Advent is the period leading up to Christmas. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas (Advent Sunday) and continues through to December 24th (Christmas Eve). In Western churches, Advent Sunday marks the beginning of Christian liturgical year.
Professor John Baldovin SJ from Boston College will be offering a public lecture in Melbourne at ACU on Sunday, December 3 from 5-6.30pm (AEDT): A Liturgical Reform in Peril? Sacrosanctum Concilium Sixty Years On. His lecture promises to be nuanced and engaging. Online available
The intention of this conference is to offer young people an encounter with Jesus Christ. To engage in an inspiring experience of the Catholic faith, helping them to discover their purpose as children of God and leading them towards intentional discipleship. Purpose Conference will also be a great post WYD
Bodhi Day is a holiday commemorating the day the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama reached enlightenment around 596 BCE. Prince Gautama took his place under the Bodhi tree vowing to remain there until he attained enlightenment.
Hanukkah (Chanukah), also known as the Feast of Lights, is an eight-day festival commemorating the recapture and rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem over occupying forces in 165 BCE
What constitutes reportable conduct in NSW, ACT, and VIC? We will provide a brief overview of the reportable conduct framework, the thresholds and guiding principles for investigating reportable conduct matters. We will also provide a practical approach to the steps involved in conducting an investigation including witness interviews and making a
