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2016 – 2018 EVANGELISATION PLAN

Helping Students Develop as Whole Persons

St Damien’s Catholic Primary School, Dawesville

Leadership: Joe Bartucciotto

Brett Crebert

Katelyn Williamson

Caroline Leighton

EVANGELISATION PLAN

A school Evangelisation Plan should be for three years, but reviewed annually. It cannot do everything: priorities have to be established based upon student needs, staff capacity and resources. What realistically can be achieved in three years needs to be borne in mind at all times. A student strategy may need to be delayed where prerequisite staff formation is needed so that staff know what they need to do. Where the religious life of the school is concerned, the priority needs to be empowering students and staff to participate. This includes understanding the meaning of all rituals and prayers. The following sheets are templates which can be reproduced as required. Link to QCS Tool: 101 Sytematic Evangelisation Planning 102 Integrating Catholic Faith, Life and Culture http://intranet.cathednet.wa.edu.au/Office/school_improvement/Pages/default.aspx

CHRIST IS THE FOUNDATION

- Integrating faith and life -

- Relating the religious life of their school to students’ live

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THE RELIGIOUS AWAKENING

Sacred Focus (Classroom prayer centre, chapel,

crucifix etc.

Reverence Sign (Expressions of reverence)

Effectiveness Indicators (Signs students respect the sacred places and signs in the school)

Classroom prayer focus tables Crucifix Sacred Space Reflective garden *to be renamed? Church Items used in Mass (e.g. candles, etc.) Vessels and objects used in Mass and Eucharist (e.g. chalice, corporal, etc.) Sacramental stoles Bible/missals Nature – oval, bench Recognise God’s presence as we gather Symbols for specific celebrations/Masses (e.g. Crown for Queen of the May celebration) Meditation

• Focal area, clutter free, neat and tidy, relevant to themes, relevance of items on the table (include – bible, candle, cross/crucifix, mission boxes, statues, rosary beads, prayer cards/books). Teacher or child to change according to liturgical seasons, special celebrations, etc.

• Face the crucifix during prayer, point out the location to the children • Non-playing area, clutter free • Respect to surrounding nature • All aspects of church reverence (respectful bowing; correct standing in

pews; correct genuflecting) • Correct handling of items used in Mass • Correct responses • Knowledge of the reasons for using vessels and using their correct names • Locating references in the bible, knowledge of the Old and New Testaments • Wonder and awe at nature • Quiet time, peaceful and reflective • Correct handling and presentation to the congregation of symbols for

specific celebrations/Masses

• Reverence shown by staff and students

• Active participation by staff and students in the Mass

• Greater use of Sacred foci • More student interest in

commitment to garden programs and care for the environment

• Staff contentment of student behaviours and reverence in all aspects of Church life

• Bible understanding and passage location

• Students independently taking part in Mass responses and gestures

• Student treatment of creation

Staff Formation (1) Relating with God: Called Through Creation (2) Wisdom: Searching for Truth (Developing deeper critical thinking)

How When Who • Parish Priest at faith formation staff meetings scheduled for once per term • CEWA Accreditation courses • Targeted staff Professional Development as required, e.g. for Sacramental

preparation year levels • Individual personal study to satisfy accreditation requirements • Regular attendance at Mass

Effectiveness Indicators

• Staff participation in meetings

• Staff attending PD • All staff accredited to work,

teach and/or lead in a Catholic school

Leadership Formation (1) Relating with God: Called Through Creation (2) Wisdom: Searching for Truth (Developing deeper critical thinking)

• Evangelisation Planning Days • Regular attendance at Mass • AP RE meetings • Principal’s Retreat • Parish Priest at faith formation staff meetings scheduled for once per term

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PRIMARY PROCLAMATION How will our school proclaim Jesus is Risen and present?

Theme When Proclaimed (Feast, event, opportunity etc)

How (Method - address, written

paragraph etc)

Where (Assembly, newsletter,

etc)

Effectiveness Indicators (Signs of student understanding)

Healing

Freeing from demons

Curing

paralytics

Forgiving Sins

Restoring Sight

Christ’s death

Christ’s resurrection

Repent and

believe

1.Reconciliation 2.St Patrick’s Day (March 17) 3. Annunciation (March 25) 4.Ash Wednesday 5.Lenten Programme 6.Way of the Cross (Holy Week) 7.School Mass: Trinity Sunday 8.Month of May 9.St Damien of Molokai (May 10) 10.Mary, Help of Christians (May 24) 11.St Mary of the Cross 12.Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary (Aug 15) 13.All Saints (Nov 1) 14.All Souls (Nov 2) 15.Immaculate Conception (Dec 8) 16.Mini-Vinnie Sleep-out 17.Mission Projects 18.Class Rosary 19. ANZAC/ Remembrance day 20. NAIDOC 21.Sacramental Masses 22. Grandparents Mass 23. Blessing of the Badges 24. Camp Mass 25. Christmas Concert (Nativity) 26. Graduation Mass 27. Staff Prayer/ Special Intentions 28. Advent 29. Harmony Day

• Faith formation of staff • Translation of faith

appropriate to students • Masses • Religious Education • Through Monday/Friday

assemblies • Celebrations before Lent,

Advent and Sacraments • Mini-Vinnies • Talks by parish Priest • Special presenters for

staff PD, for example Fr Tony

• Parish volunteers, e.g. Mrs Pauline Brown re. Rosary

• Retreats/Camps • School website • Paragraphs in Newsletter

and Dawesville Drum • MJR posters • Prayer posters

• Staff meetings • PLCs • Staff PD days • Religious Education

teacher background materials

• Church • At assemblies • Newsletter information

prior to important listed feasts and other significant events

• Learning for Life Grid

• Staff participation • Staff involved in planning

feasts/events • Staff showing their full

support at all events • Student involvement in

feasts/events • Student attendance at

feasts/events outside school hours

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Staff Formation (2) Wisdom: Searching for Truth (Developing deeper critical thinking) (3) Wisdom: Searching for Meaning (4) Wisdom: Listening to Conscience

How When Who • Parish Priest at faith formation staff meetings scheduled for once per

term • CEWA Accreditation courses • Targeted staff Professional Development as required, e.g. for

Sacramental preparation year levels • Individual personal study to satisfy accreditation requirements • Regular attendance at Mass


• Staff participation in meetings • Staff attending PD

All staff accredited to work, teach and/or lead in a Catholic school

Leadership Formation

(2) Wisdom: Searching for Truth (Developing deeper critical thinking) (3) Wisdom: Searching for Meaning (4) Wisdom: Listening to Conscience

• Evangelisation Planning Days • Regular attendance at Mass • AP RE meetings • Principal’s Retreat • Parish Priest at faith formation staff meetings scheduled for once per

term

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EVANGELISATION PLAN BELIEVING COMMUNITY BELIEFS TO BE PROCLAIMED

FEAST/EVENT

WAY/BELIEF PROCLAIMED

EFFECTIVENESS INDICATOR

Birth of Jesus • Jesus’s birth was foretold in the Hebrew Scripture • Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit • Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary • The birth of Jesus is told in the Gospel of

Matthew and Luke

Feast of the Annunciation (March 25) Immaculate Conception (Dec 8) Christmas Concert (Nativity) Advent

Mass Concert/Play Newsletter Religious Education program Assembly Liturgy

Participation Attentiveness BRLA In school assessment

Death and Resurrection of Jesus • Jesus foretold his own death • Jesus died for our sins • Jesus offered his whole life in offering to His

father • Jesus called on his followers to offer themselves

with him to the Father. • Jesus rose from the dead • Jesus taught that all will rise on the last day • The risen body will be different, just as Jesus’

risen body is different • The Church calls us to be prepared for death

Ash Wednesday Lenten programme Holy Week liturgy

Liturgy Religious Education Mass


Forgiveness of Sins • Jesus has the divine power to forgive sins • Jesus conferred his own power to forgive sins on

the apostles and their successors when he gave them the Holy Spirit after his resurrection

• Baptism is the main sacrament for the forgiveness of sins

• Penance is the Sacrament through which the relationship of the baptised is renewed with God and the community of the Church and their sins

Sacrament of Reconciliation Renewal of Baptismal Promises at Confirmation

Mass Sacramental preparation Religious Education Program Parish Priest class visits


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are forgiven • There is no sin, no matter how serious or

numerous that cannot be forgiven to those who repent.

The Experience of Christ • Being drawn closer to God through Christ’s

redemption • Deepening awareness, being loved by God • Inspired by Jesus as the model of holiness • Deepening experience of God – changing us

from within

School Masses Patron Saint Mass: St Damien of Molokai Mass for St Mary of the Cross Mission Projects

Mass Religious Education Program Liturgy Parish Priest class visits Awareness and fundraisers for Flores, Caritas Australia, Wheelchairs for Kids and Mini-Vinnies


Belief in the Holy Spirit • The Holy Spirit is the third risen of the Holy Trinity • The spirit was sent by the Father with the Son on

the joint mission of salvation • Jesus promised to share the spirit with all who

follow Him • This promise was fulfilled at Pentecost • Christ pours the Spirit among believers

School Mass: Trinity Sunday Sacrament of Confirmation Mission Projects

Mass Religious Education Program Bishop’s visit Awareness and fundraisers for Flores, Caritas Australia, Wheelchairs for Kids and Mini-Vinnies


Need to pray for the dead (November) • The Church commends the dead to God’s mercy

by prayer, and especially in the celebration of the Eucharist.

• The church prays that no one will be lost • At death, all meet Christ and receive all

recompense

All Saints Day Mass All Souls Day celebration ANZAC Day/Remembrance Day services

Mass Liturgy Religious Education Program

Participation Attentiveness

Wonder and awe at the universe At St Damien’s, students experience opportunities to wonder at the universe through: • Environmental sustainability program • Beach • Chicken breeding program These experiences are expressed through events

Class liturgies Assemblies Participation in school programs

Mass Religious Education Program Environmental Program Newsletter Posters Hymns/songs


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Staff Formation (1) Relating with God: Called Through Creation (2) Wisdom: Searching for Truth (Developing deeper critical thinking) (5) Wisdom: Appreciating Beauty (6) Freedom: Moral Decision Making Skills (13) Creation: Proper Care for the Earth





• Staff participation in meetings • Staff attending PD • All staff accredited to work, teach

and/or lead in a Catholic school

Leadership Formation (1) Relating with God: Called Through Creation (2) Wisdom: Searching for Truth (Developing deeper critical thinking) (5) Wisdom: Appreciating Beauty (6) Freedom: Moral Decision Making Skills (13) Creation: Proper Care for the Earth


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EVANGELISATION PLAN CELEBRATING COMMUNITY: EUCHARIST

EUCHARIST: Year 4 1. How will our school life seek to help students in non-verbal ways to become aware of the sacred before celebrations of the

Eucharist? • Teachers prep students for coming to Mass (e.g. prepare students for what they want to think about during the

different parts of the Mass) • Explicitly teaching the part of the Mass. • Explicitly teach the signs/symbols/objects/vessels used in the Mass • Explanation of Holy Silences at the beginning of a Mass – a time to focus on our needs we are placing before

God/Jesus • PowerPoint slide explaining the silence • Staff/priest to explain the silence • Use of Taize style music (e.g. Presence by Jen Charadia)

2. How frequently will our students participate in celebrations of the Eucharist to be ‘apprenticed’ in this act of worship?.

• Minimum of a school Mass twice per term during school • School Weekend Mass each term – community strongly encouraged to attend

3. What practices or strategies have been used in our school to ‘apprentice’ students

• in expressing thanks to God for blessings?

o Teaching students to construct a personal prayer to God o Providing opportunities for students to say thank you (MJR)

• in the sacredness of the scriptures?

o Class visits from the Parish Priest to explain the stories and allow students to ask questions o

• the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist?

o Teaching the Sign of the Cross as a sign of the commitment to follow Jesus with our whole hearts, souls and minds.

o Explicitly teaching about the consecration across all year levels

4. How will our school seek to ‘apprentice’ students • to develop in general the skills needed to prepare for active participation?

EFFECTIVENESS INDICATOR • Students are

attentive during Mass

• Students actively participate in the celebration of the Eucharist

• Students and their families attend school Masses outside of school time

• Students are prayerful and reverent

• Students actively participate in class visits by the Parish Priest

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• to prepare personally before each and every school celebration of the Eucharist?

Staff Formation (2) Wisdom: Searching for Truth (Developing deeper critical thinking) (6) Freedom: Moral Decision Making Skills





• Staff participation in meetings • Staff attending PD • All staff accredited to work, teach

and/or lead in a Catholic school

Leadership Formation (2) Wisdom: Searching for Truth (Developing deeper critical thinking) (6) Freedom: Moral Decision Making Skills


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EVANGELISATION PLAN CELEBRATING COMMUNITY: PENANCE

PENANCE How will our school seek to apprentice students

• teaching the regular examination of conscience? o Introduce in Kindy o Follow scope and sequence for development throughout the years

• teaching them to pray a prayer of sorrow to God for sins? o Introduce in Year 2 o Explicitly teach in Year 3 in preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation

How often will our students have opportunities to celebrate Penance for their ‘apprenticeship’ in its celebration? • Students in Years 3-6 will participate in the First Rite of Reconciliation once per semester (Year 3s after receiving the

Sacrament for the first time)

CONFIRMATION How has our school sought to apprentice students

• in relating the gifts of Confirmation to previous sacraments

• in relating the gifts of Confirmation to the issues of their lives? Through the Religious Education program and the MJR way, students will relate the following gifts of Confirmation to their daily lives:

o Knowledge o Courage o Right Judgement o Reverence o Wonder and Awe o Understanding o Wisdom

EFFECTIVENESS INDICATOR • Students are

attentive • Students

actively participate in the celebration of Penance

• Students are prayerful and reverent

• Students are able to recite the prayer of sorrow

• Students actively participate in class visits by the Parish Priest and Bishop

• Students are able to state ways the gifts of Confirmation to the issues of their lives.

• Students are able to state ways the fruits

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• in relating the fruits of Confirmation to the issues of their lives? Through the Religious Education program and the MJR way, students will relate the following fruits of Confirmation to their daily lives:

o Love o Joy o Peace o Kindness o Goodness o Patience o Gentleness o Trustfulness o Self-control

of Confirmation to the issues of their lives.

Staff Formation (2) Wisdom: Searching for Truth (Developing deeper critical thinking) (3) Wisdom: Searching for Meaning (4) Wisdom: Listening to Conscience (6) Freedom: Moral Decision Making Skills (7) Freedom: The Cardinal Virtues (9) Emotions: Educating the Emotions





• Staff participation in meetings • Staff attending PD • All staff accredited to work,

teach and/or lead in a Catholic school

Leadership Formation (2) Wisdom: Searching for Truth (Developing deeper critical thinking) (3) Wisdom: Searching for Meaning (4) Wisdom: Listening to Conscience (6) Freedom: Moral Decision Making Skills (7) Freedom: The Cardinal Virtues (9) Emotions: Educating the Emotions


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PRAYING COMMUNITY Formal Prayer Sign of the Cross

Lord’s Prayer

Hail Mary

Grace before meals

Glory be to the Father

School prayer/song

Nicene Creed

Holy, Holy

Lamb of God

Prayer of Sorrow

Gloria

Guardian Angel

Year Kindy

PP

PP

Kindy

Year 2

PP

Year 4

Year 4

Year 4

Year 3

Year 5

Year 5

When integrated into the school day (This list can relate to various prayers listed) • At the beginning and end of all prayers

• Class/School Masses

• Monday and Friday assemblies

• Whole school gatherings

• Class/School Masses

• Parish Rosary time

• Daily class prayer time

• School camps

• Before recess and lunch

• After Friday sport

• During Religious Education time

• Reconciliation

• Any appropriate time


(Do students know the basic formal prayers?)

• Participation in formal

prayer • Recitation of formal

prayers • BRLA results

Staff Formation

(1) Relating with God: Called Through Creation (4) Wisdom: Listening to Conscience

How When Who • Parish Priest at faith formation staff meetings scheduled for once per term • Regular attendance at Mass

Effectiveness Indicators • Staff participation in

meetings • Staff attending PD

Leadership Formation (1) Relating with God: Called Through Creation (4) Wisdom: Listening to Conscience


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PRAYING COMMUNITY Informal Prayer Intention Grace before meals Prayers of Petition – placing needs before God Prayers of Thanksgiving – thanking God for the blessings and gifts received Prayer of Contrition – asking for forgiveness of sins Prayers of Adoration – acknowledging God as the Creator and our dependence upon God for life, all that we need to live and all that we appreciate in the universe. Private informal prayer – e.g. going to our heart room (MJR)

Year K-6

When integrated into the school day • Before recess and lunch

• Monday and Friday assemblies and Class/School Masses

• Daily class prayer time

• School camps

• After Friday sport

• During Religious Education time

Effectiveness Indicators Sufficient opportunity to pray informally? • Participation in

informal prayer • Students are able to

write informal prayers • Students are able to

create informal prayers orally.

• Students are able to appropriately pray silently

• BRLA results

Staff Formation

(1) Relating with God: Called Through Creation (4) Wisdom: Listening to Conscience

How When Who • Parish Priest, at faith formation staff meetings scheduled for once per term • CEWA Accreditation courses • Targeted staff Professional Development as required, e.g. for Sacramental

preparation year levels • Individual personal study to satisfy accreditation requirements • Regular attendance at Mass


• Staff participation in meetings

• Staff attending PD • All staff accredited to

work, teach and/or lead in a Catholic school

Leadership Formation (1) Relating with God: Called Through Creation (4) Wisdom: Listening to Conscience


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