The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) is managed and awarded by the Board of Religious Studies on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference.
It was introduced in 1991 to replace its predecessors, The Catholic Teachers’ Certificate and the Certificate in Religious Education. Any teacher who is, or wishes to be involved in Catholic Education may apply for the course.
The Certificate is normally acquired over two years with a maximum of five years’ study. The diocese will offer four modules a year on a two year cycle. Each year will consist of three core modules and a specialist module. You may chose to do four modules per year to complete the course over two years or you may space it out over a longer period if you wish. Once you begin, the final module must be complete within five years. This academic year will consist of eight days in total with four days in school time and four days on a Saturday.
You must attend each module and successfully complete an assignment . In this year we will consider:
The Church,
Sacramental Life,
Christian Morality
and our specialist module will be Faith and Science.
Facilitator: Bill McEntee
This training session is for all newly appointed foundation governors to enable them to undertake their roles and responsibilities effectively. The training will explore what it means to be a governor of a Catholic school and its distinctive nature.
Non foundation governors are encouraged to attend in order to support them in their role as a member of a Catholic school governing body.
This Mass is for the year 6 pupils who are moving onto secondary education. Today pupils from he Aquinas, Dunstan, Emmaus and Samuel Partnerships will gather together for this annual celebration. It is possibly the only time that many of our children will visit the Cathedral or meet the Bishop, something that those who attend, really treasure.
This is an annual Mass for Year 6 pupils as they are preparing to move onto the next phase of their education. Pupils from the Gloucestershire, Newman and Camino partnerships will join together for this joyous celebration. It is possibly the only time that many of our children will visit the Cathedral or meet the Bishop, something that those who attend really treasure.
Day 3 – Spirituality across the curriculum
The programme consists of four face to face training days related to leadership of a Catholic school, together with the completion of a school-based project to enhance the Catholic life/Religious Education for the pupils in their school. It also involves a visit to another Catholic school to evaluate the leadership characteristics and leadership strategies needed to successfully lead a Catholic school.
The aims of the course are to:
- develop an insight into the complexities of leading a Catholic school;
- identify and develop the necessary skills required for senior leadership positions;
- develop strategic planning through the leading of a whole school development project;
- support the process of succession planning.
Those interested must acquire support and be recommended by their Headteacher. Please see Declaration of Interest for Applicants on the school.cliftondiocese.com website under courses.
NB: Failure to complete the full course will still incur the full costs.
The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) is managed and awarded by the Board of Religious Studies on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference.
It was introduced in 1991 to replace its predecessors, The Catholic Teachers’ Certificate and the Certificate in Religious Education. Any teacher who is, or wishes to be involved in Catholic Education may apply for the course.
The Certificate is normally acquired over two years with a maximum of five years’ study. The diocese will offer four modules a year on a two year cycle. Each year will consist of three core modules and a specialist module. You may chose to do four modules per year to complete the course over two years or you may space it out over a longer period if you wish. Once you begin, the final module must be complete within five years. This academic year will consist of eight days in total with four days in school time and four days on a Saturday.
You must attend each module and successfully complete an assignment . In this year we will consider:
The Church,
Sacramental Life,
Christian Morality
and our specialist module will be Faith and Science.
Day 4 of 4
The programme consists of four face to face training days related to leadership of a Catholic school, together with the completion of a school-based project to enhance the Catholic life/Religious Education for the pupils in their school. It also involves a visit to another Catholic school to evaluate the leadership characteristics and leadership strategies needed to successfully lead a Catholic school.
The aims of the course are to:
- develop an insight into the complexities of leading a Catholic school;
- identify and develop the necessary skills required for senior leadership positions;
- develop strategic planning through the leading of a whole school development project;
- support the process of succession planning.
Those interested must acquire support and be recommended by their Headteacher. Please see Declaration of Interest for Applicants on the school.cliftondiocese.com website under courses.
NB: Failure to complete the full course will still incur the full costs.
For Primary and Secondary Head Teachers, Governors, Staff, Pupils and Parents
This Mass brings all our school community members together as a diocesan family.
During the Mass there will be an opportunity for a renewal of commitment to Catholic Education.
Refreshments will be available in the Apostle Room after Mass.