Description of Activity
- Professional development opportunities within the school
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SMART Goal Design - Is this goal...
- Specific?
- Measurable?
- Attainable?
- Result-oriented?
- Time-bound?
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Goal/Expected Result
- School plan to educate staff in their faith and help them deepen their spirituality
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Resources
- Faith Ambassador
- Teachers/Administration
- Board’s Religious Education Department
- Parish Priest
- Ongoing Adult Faith Formation (ICE)
- Build Bethlehem Everywhere (CCSTA)
- The Enduring Gift
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Relevant Catholic Theme(s)
- Mystery, Wonder and Awe
- Dignity of Work and Service
- Love and Justice
- Peace
- Hope
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CGE(s)
- CGE1c Actively reflects on God’s Word as communicated through the Hebrew and Christian scriptures
- CGE4c Takes initiative and demonstrates Christian leadership
- CGE5c Develops one’s God-given potential and makes a meaningful contribution to society
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How will success be determined?
- Opportunities within the school setting to foster the spirituality of those working in Catholic education (e.g. staff retreats, prayer, guest speakers, book club)
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| Contributors |
Tasks |
| School Administration |
- With the Faith Ambassador and/or Chaplain, and interested staff, develop a plan for in-school Adult Faith Development
- Implement
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Faith Ambassador/
Chaplain |
- Coordinate with Administration to develop and implement an ongoing, adult faith formation plan
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| Staff |
- Openness to participate and assist in the ongoing professional development
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| Board’s Religious Education and Family Life Education Department |
- Facilitate Adult Faith Development in school
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| Process Stages |
Details and Considerations |
September/ October |
- Meet with the Pastoral Team to explore the needs of staff vis-à-vis Adult Faith Development.
- Examine practical issues (e.g. planning the In-School Faith Day; the possibility of a twilight retreat for staff; using some time at staff meetings for adult faith development; opportunities for staff to come together for prayer, budget)
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| October |
- Present to staff the Ongoing Adult Faith Development Plan for the year
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| October - June |
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| June |
- Evaluate and being planning for following year
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Effectiveness (degree to which goal has been achieved)
- Evidence of Ongoing Adult Faith Development plan and activities for the year
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Follow Up/Next Steps
- Evaluate plan, celebrate successes, modify for improvements if necessary
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