- Theology students are given an experience of ministry within the setting of the Catholic Schools.
- It is an opportunity for students to get a first-hand experience of teaching the faith in a public setting.
- Working under the supervision of experienced Catholic teachers and the parish pastoral staff, the students learn ways of engaging young people and teaching them about the faith.
- The theology students see the role of faith-filled and enthusiastic Catholic teachers in handing on the faith, reassuring them that they are not alone in catechesis.
- The involvement of theology students assist them in better understanding the world of young people (i.e. their struggles, stresses, and dreams) and, in turn, assisting the students to develop methods for bringing the Gospel message into the world of young people.
- Theology students develop methods of interacting with various age groups of young people, sharing faith with them, and working co-responsibly with others in ministry.
- Theology students will learn the importance of integrating the spirit of the New Evangelization in their ministry.
THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION REPORTS
(300 – 350 words) submitted to Professor Bernardine Ketelaars by 3:00 p.m.
- October 23, 2014; November 20, 2014;
- February 12, 2015; March 12, 2015.
Final Paper ( 5-7 pages) Due: April 7, 2015
THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION GROUP 7:00 P.M.
ST. FRANCIS PARLOUR
FACILITATOR: Reverend Pio Beorchia
- October 20, 2014; November 10, 2014;
- February 9, 2015; March 16, 2015.
CONTACT INFORMATION: bgketela@uwo.ca
Phone: 519.432.1824, ext. 203;
Office: St. Peter's Seminary, Room 232
Office Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday
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- THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION FORMATION SEMINAR –
The Art of Theological Reflection
Monday, September 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
- Complete Release of Information form.
- Complete Student Learning Contract - identifying areas of needed personal, pastoral, and professional growth. How these objectives are to be accomplished is to be discussed with your Placement Supervisor.
- Meet with the Director of Field Education to review objectives for growth prior to beginning ministry. [Please contact me directly to schedule an appointment prior to September 19th.]
- Orientation Workshop with Religion Consultant of the LDCSB – Mr. Joseph Bezzina, Pastoral Staff Members, and Principals connected with Parish Based Formation Groups
Tuesday, September 9, 2014, 1:15 – 2:45 p.m. (TBC)
Visitations are held on Wednesdays
1st Semester: September 17th to December 3rd
2nd Semester: January 7th to March 25th
- Four Theological Reflection Reports – two per semester
- Four Group Theological Reflection Formation Evenings – two per semester
- Parish Pastoral Team Supervisor submits a written evaluation to Director of Field Education at the end of the academic year
- The completed Student Learning Contract and Accountability Form are to be submitted to the Director of Field Education by Thursday, April 9, 2015.
- Theology students are to meet with the Director of Field Education to review the goals and objectives toward the end of each semester.
Year-End Theological Reflection Paper (5-7 pages) is to be submitted by Theology students to indicate how one has integrated The Art of Theological Reflection and developed an integrated pastoral identity.
Mode of Evaluation: Pass or Fail
To receive a Pass Grade the requirements are:
- Four theological reflection papers submitted timely (Late submission is regarded as fail)
- Year-End Theological Reflection Paper
- Completion of Student Learning Contract objectives
- Evaluation from the parish pastoral team-supervisor.
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