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“Catholic education aims not only to communicate facts, but also to transmit a coherent, comprehensive vision of life, in the conviction that the truths contained in that vision liberate students in the most profound meaning of human freedom.” Saint Pope John Paul II
The Agnus Dei Catholic School Alliance provides a range of CPD and training rooted in the principles of Catholic Education. Here is a collection of resources for those completing our Middle, Senior or Headteacher qualifications, or for those who simply want to know more about Catholic Education.
Middle Leaders
Senior Leaders
- How To Survive Leadership in a Catholic School [Book] by Raymond Friel
- Gospel Values for Catholic Schools: A Practical Guide for Today [Book] by Raymond Friel
- Who do you say I am? – Reflection
- NPQH – 0.5 Module – Level 3 – Leading a Catholic School or Academy [Resources]
“The task of a teacher is not simply to impart information or to provide training in skills intended to deliver some economic benefit to society; education is not and must never be considered as purely utilitarian. It is about forming the human person, equipping him or her to live life to the full – in short it is about imparting wisdom. And true wisdom is inseparable from knowledge of the Creator, for “both we and our words are in his hand, as are all understanding and skill in crafts” (Wis 7:16)” Pope Benedict XVI at St Mary’s University, Twickenham – addressing Teachers and Religious
Vatican Documents
- List of Vatican Documents from the Catholic Independent Schools Conference (CISC)
- Church Documents for Catholic School Teachers: Annotated Bibliography (Newman Society) – includes summaries of most documents
Documents from England and Wales
- Christ at the Centre [PDF] by Bishop Marcus Stock
- Education in England and Wales [PDF] by CBCEW (2014)
- The Priority of Adult Formation (1999)
Other Resources
- A Brief History of Catholic Education in England and Wales
- Questions & Tasks related to Catholic Ethos – Interview Prep
- Notes from Salford Diocese ‘What makes Catholic school leadership different?’ [DOC]
Reflections
- Tools & Fuels – session with J Doyle – notes by Andy Lewis
- What is Catholic Ethos? [Blog] by Andy Lewis
- Servant Leaders [Blog] by Andy Lewis
- Intellectual, Professional and Spiritual Challenges [Blog] by Andy Lewis
- Leadership in Catholic Schools [Blog] by Geraldine Bradbury
- The Question about Paying Taxes (Matthew 21:15-22)
- “Who is the greatest?” (Luke 22:24-30)
- Prayer Resources
- Teaching in Catholic Schools [US]
Further book recommendation from Director of Agnus Dei CSA, Andy Lewis here