Dr Les Fabre
Head of Faculty
Religious Education

Religious Education

We continue, at Mater Dei College, to work with the Catholic Education Office to revise Teaching and Learning programmes to meet the challenges of our changing and complex modern world. Of particular note for us has been the re-writing of the Year 8-10 school programmes and the introduction of new resources. Mrs Darlene McGoorty has been a key player in these initiatives. In 2009 the new Year 11 Course of Study ‘Religion and Life’ starts up and we will in turn step up to a more vigorous and studious approach to our religious studies.

Retreats, reflection days and social action initiatives continue to be opportunities for students and staff to reflect and focus on their own faith journey. High points in the unfolding of our commitment as a faith community this year have been. the Mater Dei Community Mass and the end of year Graduation Mass for the Year 12's. We have also been blessed with Homeroom liturgies conducted weekly by Deacon Paul Russell.

However, the defining event of our year has been the welcoming and training of Student Special Ministers of the Eucharist and our hearts go out to them as they begin on their journey of service to our school community.

In conclusion I would like to extend a special word of appreciation to my teaching colleagues who labour so honourably in the service of our students.

Dr Les Fabre
Head of Faculty
Religious Education