Articles by Brian Lacey

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Learn Serve Belong IMAGE Opinion & Comment

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Learn Serve Belong

March 05, 2019

In 2007 the Catholic Bishops of NSW and the ACT released a Pastoral Letter titled Catholic Schools at a Crossroads where they stated, “the Catholic school system is one of “the jewels in the crown” of the Catholic community in our region, with few parallels overseas”.  Twelve years on this Pastoral Letter still defines and guides our Catholic schools today.  

Launch of new Stage 6 Catholic Studies syllabus IMAGE Catholic Schools

Launch of new Stage 6 Catholic Studies syllabus

November 27, 2018

The new Stage 6 Studies in Catholic Thought syllabus will replace the six existing Catholic Studies courses being taught across NSW and the ACT.

Can Pope Francis make the Church relevant again? IMAGE Aurora

Can Pope Francis make the Church relevant again?

September 03, 2018

Ecclesial relevance must not be confused with ‘trendiness’ – Professor Richard Gaillardetz reminded participants at his recent seminar on ‘Can Pope Francis make the Church relevant again?’ 

National Catholic Education Commission paper a tool for religious education IMAGE Catholic Schools

National Catholic Education Commission paper a tool for religious education

April 18, 2018

The National Catholic Education Commission has released a new paper aimed at assisting in the development and implementation of religious education in Catholic schools in a modern world.

Professor Massimo Faggioli visits our Diocese IMAGE Catholic Schools

Professor Massimo Faggioli visits our Diocese

July 20, 2017

On Tuesday 18 July, Principals, Religious Education Coordinators and Ministry Coordinators welcomed one of the world’s foremost authorities on Vatican II and Pope Francis, Professor Massimo Faggioli, to present a seminar on the implications for those working in Catholic schools.

Schools across Australia attend the National Making Jesus Real Conference IMAGE Catholic Schools

Schools across Australia attend the National Making Jesus Real Conference

May 16, 2017

On Thursday 4 May and Friday 5 May, 25 teachers from our CSO schools attended the National Making Jesus Real (MJR) Conference at St Kevin’s Catholic School in Benowa, QLD.