Policy
The Catholic Identity and Faith Development of St Elizabeth’s is expressed through:-
Collaboration with our parish community.
Articulating and celebrating the Catholic ethos and charism of our school.
Creating an environment that is identifiably Catholic.
Practising Christian hospitality through word and action to all in our community.
Rationale
As a Catholic Parish primary School we value and embrace the archdiocesan vision of Jesus Communion and Mission. Religious Education and faith development is both informing and transforming. Religious Education includes both teaching students religion and supporting the faith formation and development of all community members.
Values
As Catholic Educators we hold fundamental values that are foundations to our work with students, parents and colleagues. We value:
Our Catholic Christian Tradition
We continually draw upon our Catholic Christian tradition to grow and renew ourselves as Church.
Dignity and Justice for All
We are all made in the likeness and image of God.
Catholic Christian Community
We are a Catholic Christian community who is empowered by the Holy Spirit to be at the service of others.
Stewardship
We are called to be stewards of a sustainable future.
Procedures, Events & Activities
A range of procedures, events and activities underpin St Elizabeth’s Catholic Identity and Faith Development Policy.
Archdiocesan Guidelines for Classroom Learning and Teaching of Religion
A Statement on Religious Education for Catholic Schools (1997)
A Syllabus for Religious Education for Catholic Schools (1997)
Religious Education Years 1- 10 Learning Outcomes (2003)
Religious Education Curriculum Guidelines for the Early Years (2007)
Promoting the Religious Life of the School
Religious Identity and Culture
Prayer and Worship
Evangelisation and Faith Formation
Social Action and Justice
Faith Formation Within the School
Class Prayer
Virtues Program
Basics Bags
Requirements of Teachers of Religion
Accreditation to Teach Religion
Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School
Professional Development and Faith Formation
Brisbane Catholic Education Programs
Evangelisation and Spiritual Formation: Catching Fire
Environmental Sustainability: Creation We Care
Personal and Social Development Education Guidelines: Living Life to the Full
Brisbane Catholic Education Religious Education Policies
Justice and Education Policy
Learning and Teaching Policy
Religious Education of School Aged Catholic Policy
Strategic Renewal
School Cyclical Review
Fees and Enrolments