The Calling of the Teacher

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Bishop Devine with pupils of Our Lady & St Francis School, Carfin
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Scottish pupils addressing the Holy Father at the Big Assembly, Twickenham 17th September.
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The St Ninian’s Day Parade, Edinburgh, 16th September 2010

The Calling of the Teacher

Written By: Website Administrator
26/09/2006
Categorized in: Teaching issues

Teachers are:
agents of transformation;
inspirers of wonder;
encouragers of potential;
messengers of meaning;
nurturers of witnesses;
healers of fear,
prophets to the nation,
co-creators with God

The Experience of Teaching

an opportunity to serve in the liberating, challenging mission of the Church in education

a life giving professional career with the chance to make a difference, to touch lives and inspire imagination and creativity

an understanding of the power of education to draw out the God-given potential of others

a sense of belonging to a community rooted in faith with high quality continuing professional development and pastoral care

an experience of a learning community founded on love, co-operation, solidarity, truth, justice and the common good

a community of colleagues who offer each other support and share learning

The Challenge for you

to acknowledge that the person you teach is more important than the subject you teach

to draw out the full human potential of every pupil in an environment of love as a co-creator with God and parents

to be realistic in your expectations of yourself and others and to seek to develop a balanced lifestyle

to live a life that reflects the values and simplicity of the Gospel as proclaimed by the Catholic Church

to engage in continuous professional development to develop yourself and the pupils you teach towards full human potential.

Do you wish to

be a part of this philosophy and vision?

contribute to holistic education and the search for excellence?

belong to a vibrant community and recognise the presence of God?

And are you

an aspiring or serving teacher?

in sympathy with the vision of Catholic education?

able to be approved by the Church in terms of “religious belief and character”?

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