Training Courses - CCD Broken Bay

The CCD Accreditation Program consists of a three-level program designed to assist the Special Religious Education (SRE) teacher (catechist) in the development of the knowledge, skills and understanding required to teach SRE in government schools in the Diocese.

Each level consists of twelve 2-hour units. A certificate is awarded on successful completion of Levels One and Two and a Diploma on the completion of Level Three.

New or returning catechists who have not completed Level One since 2001 must undertake basic training in the form of the Basic Accreditation Course (BAC). This is a three-unit course which is required to be completed before catechists receive full authorisation. The BAC units are part of the Level One course.

Extra Basic Accreditation Courses may be added throughout the year on an 'as needs' basis.

Ų The Mission and Ministry of the Catechist (Basic Accreditation Unit and a unit of Level One)

Presentation and discussion of the Mission of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine and the Ministry of the Catechist in the Church today.

Ų The SRE Teacher in the Parish and the School (Basic Accreditation Unit and a unit of Level One)

An outline of the rights and responsibilities of the Special Religious Educator, the Parish, the parents of the children we teach and the State School.

Ų Lesson Planning: Teaching the Authorised Curriculum (Basic Accreditation Unit and a unit of Level One)

The workshop uses the content and format of the Authorised curriculum material for use in the Catholic SRE program for the Diocese of Broken Bay to demonstrate how to plan, prepare and present a lesson with confidence and enthusiasm.

The Basic Accreditation Course is Cluster A of the Level 1 Course. (See below for explanation)

Ų The Mission and Ministry of the Catechist (Basic Accreditation Unit and a unit of Level One)

Presentation and discussion of the Mission of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine and the Ministry of the Catechist in the Church today.

Ų The SRE Teacher in the Parish and the School (Basic Accreditation Unit and a unit of Level One)

An outline of the rights and responsibilities of the Special Religious Educator, the Parish, the parents of the children we teach and the State School.

Ų Lesson Planning: Teaching the Authorised Curriculum (Basic Accreditation Unit and a unit of Level One)

Two workshops aimed at developing an overview of the history of the Bible and its structure. The presentation aims to develop an appreciation of its nature and purpose and provide an understanding of the Bible that will enhance the preparation and presentation of SRE lessons at all levels.

A series of activity based workshops to demonstrate the use of a variety of teaching strategies to create interesting lessons for the students you teach.

An introduction to current developmental theories used in curriculum design and a range of effective teaching strategies.

Identifying the needs of students and a range of strategies to create and maintain a classroom climate conducive to effective teaching and learning.

A presentation of techniques in listening and questioning to promote effective classroom communication.

Ų Catechist Spirituality

A discussion of some features of Spirituality of the Catechist that are of special significance to the ministry.

Ų Vatican II and Renewal in the Church

A workshop to provide an overview of the biblical, theological, liturgical and ecclesiological changes initiated by the second Vatican Council.

Ų Development of the Child and Adolescent II

Reviewing and extending developmental theories discussed in Level 1 and relating developmental theory to classroom practice.

Ų Communication of Faith

A workshop to explore the languages used for communicating faith and how they can be applied to the classroom.

Ų Tools for Catechists: The Catechism and General Directory for Catechesis

A discussion of the two key tools for catechesis in the 21^st century: the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC, 1993) and the General Directory for Catechesis (GDC, 1997)

Ų Catholic Sacraments and Liturgy

Ų Interfaith Dialogue and Ecumenism

A presentation of the position of the Catholic Church in dialogue with other Christian churches and major world religions.

Ų An Australian Perspective on World Religions

A workshop exploring the nature of religion and providing an overview of the features of the major world religions

Ų The Natural World and Religion

A workshop examining the relationship between Science and Religion through the ages to the present day, with practical focus on the teaching of SRE units that relate Religious Education and Science.

Ų Catholic Social Teaching

Ų The Old Testament: The Story of the Faith Community – Exodus/Sinai

A study of the Exodus/Sinai covenant as a central event in the Old Testament.

Ų The New Testament: Jesus the New Covenant

The Pascal Mystery as a covenant event.

Ų The Development of the Child and Adolescent III: Spirituality

An examination of current theories on the spirituality of the child and adolescent with discussion of ways to bring the student’s innate spirituality into dialogue with religion in SRE classes.

Ų A Method of Theological Reflection

A presentation of a method for reflection on the scriptures to be employed in the study of the synoptic gospel of the liturgical year.

Ų A Study of a Synoptic Gospel: Matthew (8 Sessions)

A series of eight workshops presenting Matthew’s Gospel. The workshops will include input, reflection and discussion of specific aspects of the synoptic Gospel for the current Church year.

Ų Spirituality of Leadership

An SRE teacher is called to be a leader of young people in the classroom. This workshop examines the unique spirituality of the leader in ministry in the Church today.

Ų Identity and Integrity in Ministry

In this final session of the Formation and Training Program each participant will be asked to create a unique synthesis of his or her learning experience and explore future directions for ongoing learning.