Daslakshana is a ten-day festival celebrated by Jains (Digambara sect), honouring the ten cardinal virtues of the soul: forgiveness, humility, straight forwardness, contentment, truth, sensual restraint, austerities, charity, non-possessiveness, and celibacy.
Yom Kippur, also known as Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people, characterized by repentance and forgiveness. Jewish people traditionally observe this holy day with fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services.
A National Liturgy & Music Conference celebrating sixty years since Vatican II's Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, presented jointly by the Australian Pastoral Musicians Network (APMN) & the National Liturgical Council (NLC) of the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference.
Ignite Conference 23 – Wonder. It’s a time to encounter Jesus for the first time or the hundredth time. It's a rare opportunity to gather together as people of faith from around the country. And as a leader, I always find Ignite Conference the perfect chance to ‘hit refresh’ in my
On 4 August 2023, the Pope told us that *‘Everyone, Everyone, Everyone’ is part of our Church! Pope Francis calls for a more inclusive, participatory and synodal Church which listens and dialogues with the faithful and helps us to understand the current reality of the Catholic Church in Australia. CRA
Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Booths, is an eight-day Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest. The name refers to the booths (sukkot) used by Israelites during the 40 years of wandering in the desert after the giving of the Torah atop Mt Sinai. Sukkot is
Literally the “8th day of assembly,” this holiday marks the end of Sukkot with an annual prayer for rain.
Simchat Torah is a joyous festival in which the annual cycle of reading the Torah is over, and the cycle begins again for the year. The celebration typically includes singing, dancing, and marching with Torah scrolls.
Catholic Health Australia invites you to the fifth Webinar in our series 'Guiding Lights: Expert Perspectives on Palliative Care and End-of-Life Support' This series features expert speakers who will discuss various aspects of palliative care delivery, the impact of ELDAC, and improving end-of-life care in different settings. Welcoming our fifth speaker... Kate
This webinar is for suppliers to Catholic entities. Enhance the profile of your business with Catholic organisations across Australia. Current and prospective suppliers are invited to attend a 40 minute ACAN modern slavery webinar outlining: mission and values of Catholic organisations modern slavery context in Australia and overseas risks of worker abuse impact
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Forum of RI and MPJP School Authorities – Today’s Key Issue This forum will update you on some of the key issues for our schools today, with input from leading Catholic educators. The Lay leadership story in RI/ MPJP schools – Frank Malloy, National Director Marist Schools Australia
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
This implementation focused session will support organisations to identify and share challenges, needs and strategies to embed the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (NCSS) throughout their organisations. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM AEDT
Join us in this webinar to hear the latest findings and reflections on the views of Christian (including Catholic) church attenders on Australian schooling. We will explore how schooling matters to churchgoers, what influences choice of schools, the impact of school on their own lives, and their views of spirituality
A Plenary Council and A Global Synod: What Next for Australian Catholics? Will the momentum and recommendations for renewal of the Australian Plenary Council be ‘swamped’ by public attention on the global Synod on Synodality? Can these events bring about Vatican II’s vision and mission for the Church in Australia?
The Cry for a New Spirituality Today’s thirst for spiritual experience is immense. What is the Spirit saying? Let us explore these remarkable new directions together. Presented by Rev. Assoc. Prof. John Dupuche Bookings close: Tuesday 24 October at 5pm.
Scripture Meditation (lectio divina) in the Classroom This session will explore a background, a spirituality, and practical strategies for leading scriptural meditation (lectio divina) in the classroom. Resources will be supplied. School staff groups are encouraged to participate. Presented by Dr Christopher Morris Bookings close: Friday 27 October at 5pm.
An Introduction to AI and Transhumanism … for Christians “Young people today can expect to live forever, but AI will run the world.” At least that is the view of some techno-optimists. This session is a brief introduction to artificial intelligence, including ChatGPT, and transhumanism, in which we will reflect
Sisters and Brothers All Drawing on our Christian understanding of the human person and the central principles of Catholic social teaching, this session will provide a basis for consideration of issues highlighted in contemporary discussions including the Bishops’ Social Justice Statement 2023–2024, climate change and Pacific Islander living, and Pope
All Saints Day honours exemplary Christians who achieved sainthood, especially those not having a special day. For many Christian denominations, all Saints Day is a remembrance of departed Christian people of any time and place.
NOW BEING DELIVERED ONLINE(via ZOOM) The world around us is changing, and organisations are looking to their leaders to confidently and capably navigate their business through today’s volatile environment. BBI-TAITE and AICD are now announcing that a Company Directors Course will be delivered online on via ZOOM 1,8,15,22 & 29 November
Four Male Characters in John: A Journey into Relationship with the Divine Other In contrast to the other canonical Gospels, John provides insights into various significant characters through a series of encounters. These encounters show a range of reactions to Jesus. This talk looks at Nicodemus, Thomas, Peter, and the
Levinas, Ethics, and Our Responsibility for the Other: Some Implications for Education This lecture discusses Levinas’s view that ethics is first philosophy because of our fundamental responsibility for the Other, and it considers some implications for education. Against the prevailing zeitgeist which valorises individual autonomy, I argue that it is not
