Father Joe Burke, Vicar General, now has the role of overseeing the Approval process. Applications and references for posts in the three local authorities within our Diocese should be returned to: Rev Joseph Burke, Teacher Approval, Diocesan Centre, Cathedral Precincts, Incle Street, Paisley PA1 1HR or email: approvals@rcdop.org.uk Please note that applications for posts in Our Lady of the Missions Primary School and St Ninian’s High School should be sent to the Archdiocese of Glasgow in whose territory they are located: Archdiocese of Glasgow, Teacher Approval , 196 Clyde Street, Glasgow G1 4JY. Email: approval@rcag.org.uk Arrangements for the pastoral care of staff and pupils in these schools will continue to be the responsibility of the Diocese of Paisley.
To mark St Andrew’s Day, the St Andrew’s Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education is launching a brand new blog called The Cloisters. The aim of the blog is to stimulate discussion, debate and collaboration in the area of Catholic religious education, and Catholic education more widely. They invite contributions to the blog from academics in Scotland and beyond, teachers, alumni, students, parents, clergy, and all interested in the mission of Catholic education. Click on the image to visit The Cloisters. There you will find their opening editorial, and instructions regarding how to submit a blog and comment.
Welcome back to the new school session. After the demands placed on you last session in continuing to deliver education in extremely difficult circumstances, we appreciate that you will continue to face challenges as we still come to terms with the continuing requirements to limit the dangers posed by Covid-19.
The Diocese of Paisley is committed to Adult Formation. Please complete this survey indicating topics which you would like to be presented/addressed by the diocese, as well as preferred methods of presentation. Thank you - your responses will help to shape Adult Formation in the diocese.
This Spring, the Catholic primary schools in Inverclyde have been involved in the High Five Programme. The concept of being kind is explored with children of Primaries1, 2 and 3, using various books targeted at that age group and introducing the Kindness Bear. These experiences have been integrated into what the children are learning in This is our Faith, our national Religious Education Programme.
Compassionate Inverclyde Project - This Spring, the Catholic primary schools in Inverclyde have been involved in the High Five Programme. The concept of being kind is explored with children of Primaries1, 2 and 3, using various books targeted at that age group and introducing the Kindness Bear.
In 2018 we will reach the centenary of the 1918 Education Act. This was the Act that saw Catholic schools transfer from Diocesan control to State governance. The Bishops’ Conference plans to use this centenary to celebrate the positive impact that this very important partnership between Church and State has had for Scotland.
Diocese of Paisley New Course to Qualify Catholic Teachers. St, Mirin’ Hall, 7-10 August, 9.00am-3.30pm. Are you a Teacher who does not have a Catholic Teacher’s Certificate but want to teach religious education in Catholic schools, or if you have the CTC would you like to update your knowledge and skills in using This Is Our Faith?