School Board
School
Principal
Date

Religious Education and Family Life Education Program

Major Initiatives:

• Devise a plan to ensure that Religious Education is timetabled 30 minutes per day, four times per week and Family Life Education 30 minutes per day, once per week
• Work in conjunction with Board's Office staff to supply proper Religious Education and Family Life Education textbooks for each student
• Promote Fair Trade Education and Products in School
• Provide PD support and mentors for new teachers in the areas of Religious Education and Family Life

Timeline:

• August/September
  
  

• Two year plan
  
  
• September - June

• September - June

Adult Faith Formation/Teacher Spirituality

Major Initiatives:

• Plan Retreat for School Staff for February P.A. Day
• Support two teachers each to attend
  • When Faith Meets Pedagogy Conference
  • EOCCC Conference

Timeline:

• October - January

• October
• April

Catholicity Across the Curriculum

Major Initiatives:

• Allow time at four Staff Meetings for teachers to learn how to use the EOCCC CD

Curriculum Support for Catholic Schools: Enhancing the Religious Dimension of Catholic Education

Timeline:

• October, December, March, May

The Triad: Home/School/Parish

Major Initiatives:

• Develop Catholic Education Coalition within the local school community

Timeline:

• October - June

Liturgical Seasons and Special Celebrations

Major Initiatives:

• Highlight Catholic Education Week with School Eucharist and Celebration for Students, Parents, Parish and Community
• Plan special celebration for the feast day of the School's Patron Saint
• Begin a tradition of a Memorial Mass for students and staff who have died

Timeline:

• Planning: November - April/Celebration: May
• Planning: as appropriate/Celebration: as per Liturgical Calendar
• Planning: October/Celebration: All Saints/All Souls (November)