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Mater Dei College - Evangelisation Plan

Vision of Mater Dei College

Mater Dei College believes in the dignity and the nurturing of the individual and seeks to follow, with courage, Mary’s example of faith.

Definition of Evangelisation

EVANGELISATION

Evangelisation is everything we do that promotes, develops and gives witness to faith. The core business of Mater Dei College is to evangelise. In this respect it involves every aspect of the College and everyone who works at the College.

Evangelisation has three modes of operation:

WITNESS

Witness is the first act of evangelisation by which others sense and are attracted to the Christ-like presence and the Christ-like love experienced in a Christian community. Mater Dei aims to be a true Christian community following Mary's example as mother and first servant of the Lord.

PRIMARY PROCLAMATION

Primary Proclamation is the process which raises religious awareness, gives the initial revelation of Jesus and prepares the person to appreciate the promise of Christian Salvation. Mater Dei College community endeavours to ensure that all its members are made aware of the Good News of Christ.

CATECHESIS

Catechesis is the more formal imparting of the Christian message. It involves the processes of sharing experiences of God, passing on teachings of Jesus and integrating these into a person's life. Catechesis is used to give initial information about Jesus but is also needed on an ongoing basis. In this vein, the Mater Dei College community prays, imploring Mary to help them live the gospel values of Jesus and to follow her example of faith with courage.

Evangelisation Plan for 2003 (and beyond)

Christian Witness

Witness is the first act of evangelisation by which others sense and are attracted to the Christ-like love experienced in a Christian Community. Mater Dei aims to be a true Christian community following Mary's example as mother and first servant of the Lord.


Nurturing the individual.	PD for staff using motivational speakers on team-work including giving practical skills in class management so to better enable staff to model respect for each individual.	Staff retreat end of Term 1

Developing pride in the College.	Year theme - "Respect and Responsibility." Making the College a nice place to come to: to be wanted. To be respected To want to belong	Year-long commitment.

Social Action	Development of a Community Service Programme for the whole College. Each student expected to be involved and to keep a log of community service monitored by their Homeroom teacher.	Set hours for each Year level. Log books? Reported on?

Primary Proclamation

Primary Proclamation is the process that raises religious awareness, gives the initial revelation of Jesus and prepares a person to appreciate the promise of Christian Salvation. Mater Dei College community endeavours to ensure that all its members are made aware of the Good News of Christ.


Meaningful Liturgies	Homeroom Masses Homeroom prayer Celebrating Feast Days and House Days	Chaplain / Chapel Across the school involvement.

Retreats	For Staff For Parents Parental involvement	Dates in the Calendar

Campus Ministry	Programme of activities in ministry to further develop social outreach

Parental Involvement	Retreats Reflection Days Guest Speakers Excursions Student Assessment Homeroom meeting	Requires some coordination Dates on the Calendar

Catechesis


Staff development and support	P.D. / Study opportunities e.g. P.D. on moral issues that may arise in any situation - giving answers on how to deal with practical situations.	Requires commitment of the College Board

Knowledge of the Faith	What are the gospel values?	Accreditation modules Workshops

Teachers to share expertise	How to promote a Christian views in the classroom.	Network Days within learning areas

Using technology	Net search for relevant material to relate Gospel teaching and Church teaching with specific LA	A little time and effort is all that is needed.