Do you aspire to become a leader in a Catholic school? Are you committed to living your Catholic faith as a school leader? If so, this course is for you as it aims to provide useful strategies and information for those interested in Catholic school leadership.

For more information on this course contact Mike Nolan (mnolan@cdoc.nz). Use your login details if you are already enrolled.

What are the key distinguishing characteristics of Catholicism? How are they expressed today? In considering these questions, this course aims to provide useful background for those interested in exploring the question of Catholic identity.

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This course will introduce participants to the philosophy of the Catholic school, the role of the teacher, the principles, general aims, contexts, teaching approaches, assessment and language of Religious Education by examining the Religious Education Curriculum Statements for Catholic primary and secondary schools.

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This course will provide an opportunity for participants to explore the meaning of spirituality and ways of nourishing their own spirituality. Practical suggestions for helping children develop their spirituality will be offered.

For more information on this course contact Mike Nolan (mnolan@cdoc.nz). Use your login details if you are already enrolled.

What are the key distinguishing characteristics of Catholicism? How are they expressed today? In considering these questions, this course aims to provide useful background for those interested in exploring the question of Catholic identity.

For more information on this course contact Mike Nolan (mnolan@cdoc.nz). Use your login details if you are already enrolled.

Theology is “faith seeking understanding”. This course will explore questions about God, Jesus Christ, creation and being human in light of scripture, tradition and experience. Students will be encouraged to see themselves as both experiencing and receiving theology.

For more information on this course contact Mike Nolan (mnolan@cdoc.nz). Use your login details if you are already enrolled.

What is Catholic social teaching? This course will outline the Church’s teaching on justice and peace. Some major social issues will be explored with a view to helping participants better understand how Catholic social teaching can be applied to the action for justice and peace.

For more information on this course contact Mike Nolan (mnolan@cdoc.nz). Use your login details if you are already enrolled.

Written over a long period of time, the Old Testament describes God’s relationship with the Hebrew people. Who were these people?  What was this relationship about? When did it happen? This course will introduce participants to the key events, dates, places and people of the Old Testament.

The New Testament was written by a number of people in the light of faith in the Resurrection using a variety of literary forms.  This course is designed to familiarise participants with the content and world of the New Testament.

For more information on this course contact Mike Nolan (mnolan@cdoc.nz). Use your login details if you are already enrolled.