Success Criteria

To gain the Caritas Award, candidates must satisfy the assessors that they have met these eight success criteria:

1. I have provided evidence of extensive personal reflection on my Caritas journey.
2. I have demonstrated how my knowledge and understanding of “Caritas” has developed during the Caritas Award, with particular reference to Scripture and the teaching of Pope Benedict XVI.
3. I have shown my response to my learning about “Caritas” by sharing key experiences and moments of insight from the award year.
4. I have evaluated and explained the impact of my Caritas journey on my faith and values.
5. I have completed 20 hours of faith witness activities in my school community.
6. I have completed 20 hours of faith witness activities in my parish or faith community.
7. I have provided evidence of the impact of my faith witness activities on my school and on my parish or faith community.
8. I have provided evidence that I have reflected on how the Caritas Award might influence my future actions.

Evidence to be provided

Each candidate should gather the following pieces of evidence:

A.    Parish activities logsheet
B.    School activities logsheet
C.    4 Caritas Journal assessments (pp 9/10, 19/20, 29/30, 39/40)
D.    Final submission

Assessment of evidence

Each candidate’s evidence will be assessed and verified by assessors on the Caritas Award Board which comprises people of significant experience in Catholic education who have been briefed on the assessment criteria which will be applied consistently.

Results

School will be notified of the results of assessments by early May.  Invitations will then be sent to those who are eligible to be presented with the award at the Caritas Award Ceremony in the Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow on Saturday 31st May 2014 .

This report focuses on religious and moral education (RME) and has been developed in partnership with schools and local authorities. A project reference group – including representation from local authorities, the Scottish Catholic Education Service, universities, the Church of Scotland and Interfaith Scotland – provided advice and feedback on the review process and early drafts of the report. The report was compiled with the input of young people, parents and local authorities, and following independent inspection activities in schools and other learning environments.

Curriculum for Excellence supports two frameworks for learning, teaching and assessment within the Religious and Moral Education curriculum area. This acknowledges, within the Scottish context, the different aims and purposes of Religious and Moral Education (RME) in non-denominational schools and Religious Education in Roman Catholic (RERC) schools. This report sets out to encourage professional learning across the two approaches.

The report identifies strengths in a number of areas of Religious and Moral Education, including in children and young people’s learning experiences. Some aspects for improvement are also identified for example, in relation to the senior phase of RME in non-denominational schools. The report also identifies a need for more subject specific career long professional learning opportunities to be provided for practitioners. The report reinforces the aims and purposes of Religious and Moral Education in Scotland and highlights the value of the subject for our children and young people.

It is intended that this report acts as a stimulus for ongoing professional dialogue and development. Practitioners are encouraged to engage with each other and with Education Scotland staff to discuss and share practice and address areas requiring development via Glow and other professional networks locally and nationally.

N.B. An Executive Summary of the report can be downloaded here and a link to the report is provided below.

• they have used all the gifts of the Holy Spirit when showing love of God and love of others in their daily lives.
• with the support of others, they have reflected on how their actions have made an impact on their journey of faith
• they are playing their part in the life of the parish.

St Francis Xavier’s RC Primary School is a large denominational school and nursery located on the west side of historic Falkirk, a vibrant town in central Scotland with excellent links to its major cities.  You are invited to consier applying for this post if you can:

• lead a large team of teaching and support staff who take a pride in what they have achieved
• work effectively with others as member of a team
• demonstrate that you have made a positive difference to children’s learning and lives
• demonstrate that the Gospel values are at the heart of your life and work.

Closing Date for applications is Sunday 23rd February 2014.  Post is subject to candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland and Approval by Church authorities.

For further information visit My Job Scotland website

Closing date:  6 January 2014 For further information visit www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/dumgal

Post is subject to candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland and Approval by Church authorities
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Contact H/T for application form for EDC.

Appointment will be subject to PVG check and Approval.

“Catholic tradition teaches that God has bestowed on the family its own specific and unique educational mission. . . The educational task of the family and that of the school complement one another in many concrete areas.”(Congregation for Catholic Education)

The Church, in expecting Catholic schools to develop as communities of faith and learning, encourages teachers to work closely with parents in support of their children’s learning.  The Church regards the parish as a vital link in contributing to the partnership of home, school and Church in forming children in faith.  This partnership can include preparing children to receive the sacraments, providing relationships education and supporting liturgical celebrations.

Some of these materials will support programmes of Religious Education, Health Education, and other curricular areas. Some are designed to support school assemblies and liturgical services.  Others provide background reading for teachers and others on aspects of faith and other issues relevant to schools, parishes and parents.  Some materials come in the form of worksheets; some are Powerpoint presentations with images and text; some are annotated weblinks to other sites which carry useful resources.