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Cornerstones program 2024/2025
Cornerstones is an online professional learning program . It has been developed to enhance teachers’ understanding and confidence to answer students’ questions, whether in RE lessons or in everyday interactions, in ways that reflect our Catholic beliefs.
CURRICULUM
Introduction to the Old Testament
- The structure, nature and purpose of the Old Testament
- Exodus and the formation of Israel
- Hebrew prophecy and the role of the prophet in Israel
- The Psalms and Writings – expressions of Israel’s relationship with God
Catholic Forms of Prayer
- Biblical prayer and meditation
- Vocal prayer and contemplation
- The Lord’s prayer and blessing prayers including Grace before and after meals
- Catholic staples – The Hail Mary and the Rosary
Introduction to Catholic Social Justice Teaching
- Biblical Foundations of Catholic Social Justice teaching
- The dignity of the human person
- The common good
- The preferential option for the poor
- Subsidiarity and Participation
- Stewardship of Creation
- Global Solidarity
- Key points of a spirituality for justice
Catholic Moral Decision Making
- Conscience and its role in decision making
- How is conscience formed to seek the good
- Human dignity as a key element of Catholic moral framework
- The pastoral care of pupils
Introduction to the New Testament
- Interpreting the person and mission of Jesus
- Characteristics of the Gospels
- New Testament Letters and early church growth
- The Fourth Gospel and New Testament Christology
To view the Cornerstones program outline, click HERE
Extensive Mode dates
| TERM 4, 2024 | TERM 1, 2025 | TERM 2, 2025 | TERM 3, 2025 | TERM 4, 2025 | |
| Wednesday 4:00PM – 6:00PM (QLD) 3:30PM – 5:30PM (NT) |
Understanding the Old Testament Dr Jonathan Thambyrajah |
Catholic Forms of Prayer Prof Gerard Moore |
Introduction to Catholic Social Justice Teaching Prof Gerard Moore |
Catholic Moral Decision Making TBA |
Introduction to the New Testament Dr Jonathan Thambyrajah |
| Session 1 | 16 October, 2024 | 12 February, 2025 | 30 April, 2025 | 30 July, 2025 | 15 October, 2025 |
| Session 2 | 30 October, 2024 | 26 February, 2025 | 14 May, 2025 | 13 August, 2025 | 29 October, 2025 |
| Session 3 | 13 November, 2024 | 12 March, 2025 | 28 May, 2025 | 27 August, 2025 | 12 November, 2025 |
| Session 4 | 27 November, 2024 | 26 March, 2025 | 11 June, 2025 | 10 September, 2025 | 26 November, 2025 |
Intensive Mode dates
| TERM 4, 2024 | TERM 1, 2025 | TERM 2, 2025 | TERM 3, 2025 | TERM 4, 2025 | |
| 9.00AM – 3.00PM (NSW time) |
Understanding the Old Testament Dr Jonathan Thambyrajah |
Catholic Forms of Prayer Prof Gerard Moore |
Introduction to Catholic Social Justice Teaching Prof Gerard Moore |
Catholic Moral Decision Making TBA |
Introduction to the New Testament Dr Jonathan Thambyrajah |
| Sessions 1 to 4 | 7 November, 2024 | 14 March, 2025 | 9 May, 2025 | 22 August, 2025 | 24 October, 2025 |
| REPEAT | 14 November, 2024 | 28 March, 2025 (repeat) | 16 May, 2025 (repeat) |
5 September, 2025 (repeat) |
7 November, 2025 (repeat) |
For more information regarding the Cornerstones program, contact Gerard at gerard.moore@bbi.catholic.edu.au