Professional Learning

Catholic Education Ballarat Professional Learning Opportunities Term 4 2025

All participants will receive one hour of professional learning to help maintain accreditation. (TAP)

Term 4

Week 6 

Monday 10th November 2025

3:45-4:45

The Infancy Narratives

Overview: This session will explore the biblical accounts of the birth of Jesus; comparing and contrasting Matthew and Luke’s accounts.

Accreditation: Categories 2 & 3

Strategy 2035 Pillar: 

Rich Pedagogical Practices

Presenter:

Dr Veronica Lawson rsm

TBC

Term 4

Week 7

Thursday 20th November 2025

3:45-4:45

Mary

This session will explore the development of the traditional prayer - Hail Mary - across time and ways that Mary, mother of Jesus, might be reimagined through recontextualising the traditional prayer, through music and images.

Accreditation: Categories 1, 2 & 3

Strategy 2035 Pillar: 

Rich Pedagogical Practices

Presenter:

Kim Hawkes (CEB CI&M Education Officer: Primary)

https://dobcel-catholic-edu-au.zoom.us/j/82428376295?pwd=oblTmFS8tK5uW5OeElUYSBxSEQX8af.1

Term 4

Week 8

Thursday 27th November

3:45-4:45

Exploring Ecological Conversion: Living Laudato Si’ at Christmas

Overview: This workshop invites participants to reflect on Pope Francis’ call for ecological conversion in Laudato Si’. We will explore what it means to embrace a spirituality that resists consumerism, places God at the centre of our lives, and nurtures care for creation. Special focus will be given to practical ways to live out this commitment during the Christmas season, transforming it from a festival of consumption into a celebration of faith, simplicity, and stewardship.

Accreditation: Category 3

Strategy 2035 Pillar: Sustainable Stewardship

Presenter:

Sarah Page

(CEB CI&M Education Officer: Social Justice)

Meeting Link to come




To register for Catholic Education Ballarat 2025 Professional Learning please access dobcel.catholic.edu.au

Conversation starters for a faith community

Boston College, USA School of Theology and Ministry have created conversation starters for adult education - Encore Events.  Below are some of their presentations.  See their website for archived material.

Adolescence: Navigating Toward Adulthood

Fostering Belonging

Immigration and Catholic Social Teaching

Islam 101

Praying the 'Our Father' with Jesus

Transforming Parishes Through Communities of Practice