This one‑hour workshop gently invites educators to recognise and rest in the truth that God is present with us — always, and in all things. Drawing on the Good Samaritan, the themes of Fratelli Tutti, and the lived faith of St Patrick, participants are encouraged to deepen their awareness of God’s nearness in the ordinary moments of their day, as well as in the challenges, interruptions, and needs of others.
Through prayerful reflection, stillness, and guided prompts, staff are led to notice how God’s presence shapes their leadership, their relationships, and their response to the people entrusted to their care. The workshop highlights Pope Francis’ call to universal fraternity and courageous compassion, inviting educators to “go and do likewise” — to see, to draw near, and to act with mercy.
With a facilitator guide, reflective slides, and practical classroom connections, this session helps teachers and leaders connect St Patrick’s courageous trust in God with their own daily vocation in Catholic education.
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This Implementation Guide supports schools in delivering this workshop aligned to the Accreditation standards for staff in Victorian Catholic schools. The guide outlines how to plan, facilitate, and evaluate one-hour formation experience that may be grouped or delivered across the year, using the Faith Formation Framework as the pedagogical and theological foundation.
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Purpose: To deepen Catholic identity and leadership throughout 2026, including: exploring the lives and charisms of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Patrick; engaging with the MACS Forming Hearts: Faith Formation Framework and key Papal Documents. Staff in Catholic schools will encounter the theology of grace and accompaniment by embarking on strategic accreditation plans that move staff from compliance to a "burning heart" encounter with Christ.
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There is a significant amount of material included within each slide deck and facilitator guide, and you may need to adjust the material presented to suit the time available for your school’s context. The slide deck contains required visual content, embedded media, Scripture, prayer, and formation prompts that support the integrity and consistency of the PL program. Each part of the prepared presentation is intentionally aligned with the Faith Formation Framework and the Accreditation criteria. Please ensure that each session is delivered for the required duration to meet accreditation purposes.
