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Education and Resources for Catholic Life.
2015 Course Handbook
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Welcome to CAEC
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Meet our Lecturers
Introduction to courses at the Catholic
Adult Education Centre
WHO can study at CAEC? HOW to study at CAEC Attendance mode Correspondence mode
CAEC Fee Schedule
CAEC Course Calendar 2015 (back page)
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Course information
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Dr Peter John McGregor
Manager of Studies
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Certificates and Accreditation at CAEC
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Attendance Mode
There are several ways you can study with us by attending
classes.
My actual journey began
by searching for a Catholic
Institute that would assist
me in my discernment of my
vocation as a Permanent
Deacon, to help me grow in
knowledge and to also grasp a deeper
and more profound understanding of
everything within my Catholic Faith.
Live @ The Catholic Centre, Lidcombe
WHO can study at CAEC?
HOW to study at CAEC
Anyone can! Our courses are designed to be accessible to any adult,
even if you haven’t studied for a long time. Everyone who studies with
us will find something to enrich and enliven their faith as well as hints
for practising it and passing it on to others. The more academically
inclined will find plenty of material in classes to challenge them plus a
wide range of good books for supplementary reading in The Mustard
Seed Bookshop.
Flexibility
WHAT can I study at CAEC?
You can choose from a wide range of courses in such areas as Sacred
Scripture, Church history, Christian doctrine, ethics, spirituality, liturgy,
teaching skills and evangelisation. You can take any individual courses
you choose or study for one of our certificates.
If you are aspiring to work in youth ministry, or as an RE teacher,
catechist (school or adult) or in RCIA formation, make sure you read
our sections on certificates and accreditation on pages ?? There are a
number of options available to you.
Whether you are working towards a certificate, or studying for your
own interest, you can read the course descriptions available on pages
??
"All Scripture is
breathed out by God and
profitable for teaching"
2 Timothy 3:16.
You can study either by attendance at classes or by correspondence;
you are welcome to mix these study modes in completing certificate
courses. This flexibility is popular amongst school teachers, students
and professionals alike. Attendance mode (live, off-site or intensive)
is highly recommended as it provides valuable opportunities for direct
interaction with lecturers and fellow students.
Length of study
Students can study with CAEC for as long as they like! Those who
wish to complete one of the certificates can usually do so within 12 - 24
months by enrolling in two courses per term and taking some of the
intensives. On average, our students enrol in two courses per term,
but there is no required minimum.
Live classes at Lidcombe generally run for six to eight weeks and
involve approximately 12 hours of classroom time. These classes are
held in the evenings during school terms. A very important part of
the learning process is class participation and interaction with other
students. See the back page for details of live classes in 2015.
The Catholic Centre is located at 3 Keating Street, Lidcombe,
NSW, 2141.
Finding the CAEC has been an absolute
blessing for me; with its multitude
of courses to choose from and their
brilliant lecturers, CAEC has enabled me
to grow in my faith tremendously.
Live courses usually cost $105 per course.
Live @ OLOL Harris Park
Recently, the CAEC has introduced a Certificate in Maronite Studies.
Classes at Harris Park generally run for six weeks and will also involve
12 hours of classroom time. These classes are held on Monday
evenings during school terms. See the back page for details of live
classes in 2015.
The CAEC graciously offers evening
courses which I found most convenient,
while also offering Intensive and
Correspondence courses to suit the
needs of all who wish to study.
Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Parish is located at 40
Alice St, Harris Park, NSW 2150
Live courses at Harris Park will cost $95 per course.
I highly encourage and recommend
the CAEC to all who are searching for a
better understanding of their Catholic
Faith.
Off-site
In addition to attending classes at Lidcombe, opportunities to study at
various locations around Sydney will arise from time to time. Off-site
classes usually run for six weeks with two hours of class per evening.
The cost is $95 per course.
Wade Ayoub
If you have a parish or community group that would like to learn more
about some aspect of the Catholic Faith, contact us to talk about
courses custom-made for your parish or group! There are many ways
CAEC can help you!
Intensive
Each term we offer intensive, two-day courses. These are convenient
for school teachers and others wishing to complete courses quickly.
Watch our website for details, or sign up for our email alerts service
for notification of upcoming intensive courses: see www.caec.com.au. The cost is $110 per student, including lunch, morning and afternoon
tea and course materials.
Correspondence Mode
If you are unable to attend classes or you wish to study courses in
your own time, you can study by correspondence mode. Almost all of
our courses are available for study by this method. You will receive a
kit with 8 audio CDs containing class lectures, class notes, handouts
and any other materials required to complete the course successfully.
Students must listen to all audio recordings to pass each Course.
Please note that if a course is offered for the first time in 2015, it will
not usually be available by correspondence until the following term.
See pages 11-17 for courses available via correspondence mode.
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/ CAEC Fee Schedule
This table is meant as a guide only. Times, fees and durations are subject to change between courses.
Mode Live @ Lidcombe
Duration of course Start/finish Fee
6.30 – 8.30pm
$105
6 weeks
Live @ Harris Park
6 weeks
7.30 – 9.30pm
$95
Off-site
6 weeks
7.00 – 9.00pm $95
Intensive 2 days / 1 day 9.00am – 5.00pm
$110 / $55
Correspondence 8 audio CDs In your own time
$105
UNDA Units
1 Semester 6.30pm – 9.30pm
$315(CAEC)
$175 (UNDA)
Enrolment and payment
Recognition of Prior Learning
You should enrol and pay for each course prior to the commencement
of study. To do this simply fill in the Enrolment Form, using either the
Correspondence Student or the Attendance Student side of the form,
and send it to us by fax, mail or in person. If you are enrolling in a
certificate program, don’t forget to tick the appropriate box. The form can
be downloaded from our website.
For those working towards a Certificate it may be possible to receive
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Such recognition cannot exceed
50% of the courses required for the Certificate. For further information
please contact the Manager of Studies.
Some students have privately arranged for their employing body to
sponsor their study. This includes volunteer workers as well as paid
workers and has included in the past Church agencies, parishes, schools
and various religious institutes. Teachers within the Catholic Archdiocese
of Sydney enrolling in courses for RE Accreditation may be eligible to
have their enrolment fee reimbursed by the CEO. See page ? for more
details.
Refunds
Extra reading
Although reading outside of class time is generally not required, a
suggested reading list is made available for each topic, should you wish
to study the topic further. Resources from The Mustard Seed Bookshop
will be indicated. Students who are currently enrolled in a course with us
receive a 10% discount on all purchases.
The Mustard Seed Bookshop is located in the Catholic Centre at
3 Keating Street Lidcombe. Phone 02 9646 9000 or visit www.
mustardseed.org.au.
If a student withdraws from a course in the first week of study a full refund
will be issued or credit given towards a future course of study.
CANCELATION OF
COURSES
Sponsorships
Parishes and schools are invited to sponsor students to assist with
their fees. CAEC can directly invoice parishes, schools, agencies or
organisations which sponsor students.
Changes to enrolment
FACE - TO - FACE COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION
IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT ENROLMENTS.
If for some reason you wish to alter your enrolment, please complete the
Change in Enrolment Form (see our website) and send it to us. Assessment tasks
"There is one and only
one possible road to joy:
selfless love."
Peter Kreeft (Author and Speaker)
Assessment tasks are assigned for each course at CAEC. Most of our
courses require weekly short answer questions or a written assignment
of approximately 1,000 words.
Students seeking accreditation or certification at CAEC are required to
complete all assessment tasks for each course.
If you have difficulty completing your assessment task, please contact us
and we will provide appropriate assistance.
There is no obligation to submit your assessment task if you are studying
purely for your own interest, but you are encouraged to attempt the task
as part of the learning process.
Results
Results for assessment are Pass, Pass with Credit or Resubmit. You may
request a Statement of Results at any time. Please contact the Assistant
to the Manager of Studies.
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/ Qualifying to Teach Religious Education
The Catholic Adult Education Centre
and the Catholic Education Office,
Archdiocese of Sydney (CEO): Gaining
Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead
in systemic Catholic Schools:
Ongoing formation for employees,
teachers, leaders and senior leaders
The CEO requires all employees, teachers, leaders and senior leaders in
systemic Catholic Schools to undertake a minimum of 15, 30, 45 and 75
hours respectively of ongoing formation over five years for the purposes
of maintaining their accreditation. Courses undertaken at the Catholic
Adult Education Centre may be credited towards this requirement1.
Accreditation to teach Religious
Education
Since 2004, teachers in Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Sydney
have been able to obtain accreditation to teach Religious Education (RE)
by completing the Certificate in Faith Education offered by the Catholic
Adult Education Centre2. The Certificate in Faith Education is also
recognised in the Archdiocese of Melbourne and some other Dioceses.
Please contact your local CEO for further information.
The Certificate involves completion of the courses listed on page 6 In
addition to the core courses each teacher must complete the course
entitled Teaching Religion and choose seven other courses of special
interest to them from the designated areas of study.
These courses may be completed by attending classes at Lidcombe or
offsite, by correspondence, or by a combination of both modes of study.
If you wish to enrol in the Certificate of Faith Education for the purposes
of obtaining accreditation to teach RE, please tick the appropriate box on
the enrolment form.
Ongoing Professional Development
for teachers of religious education
For the purposes of maintaining their accreditation to teach RE, the
CEO requires teachers to complete a minimum of 45 hours of formation
over a period of five years3. The CAEC provides courses in the various
modes noted above that can be credited to this formation. For further
information, please contact the CEO.
“Over the years, I have been impressed
with the thoroughness and balance of the
teaching given and by the love for the faith
of both teachers and students of the Centre.
“I am happy to see that the Centre is now offering twoday intensive courses, which are very convenient for
teachers and catechists.
“I commend the courses to all our Catholic School
teachers and to our catechists in the state schools.
Anthony Cleary
Director of Religious Education
and Evangelisation, CEO Sydney
Reimbursement
for teachers of
religion permanently
employed by the CEO
is available for some
of the topics provided
by the Centre. Please
contact the CEO for
further information.
Certificate in Youth Ministry
This certificate is designed for the formation of those working with youth.
It includes a broad introduction to the Catholic Faith and some key skills
required by those active in youth ministry.
Students are required to complete 11 courses and a practical
component (fieldwork). These 11 courses must include:
•
Youth Ministry
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One other course chosen in consultation with the Manager of Studies
•
A log of fieldwork completed as the practical component of the course
Certificate in Faith Education
Cost
This certificate is designed to provide a sound preparation for all those
involved in passing on the Faith to others, including RE teachers and
CCD and adult catechists. As noted above, the certificate is recognised
by the CEO, Sydney and by some other dioceses for the purposes of
gaining accreditation to teach RE. For more information on accreditation
to teach RE, see page 5.
The fees charged for each course are found on page 3. CCD Catechists,
teachers and those studying teaching in the Sydney Archdiocese may be
eligible to have their fees reimbursed by the CCD or CEO. Please contact
the relevant organisation for more information.
Students are required to complete eight units of study, comprising
16 courses. These must include:
•
The 8 core courses
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Teaching Religion
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At least 1 course from each of the following categories: Sacred Scripture, Sacred Doctrine, Sacred History, Life in Christ, the Prayerful Life, and the Evangelical Life (excluding Teaching Religion)
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1 more course from any category
Certificate in Maronite Studies
This Certificate is offered in conjunction with the Maronite Eparchy
of Australia. Students will explore the riches of the Eastern Catholic
Maronite Church within its full Christian context. A special emphasis
will be placed on understanding the liturgy, theology and history of the
Maronite Church, while other areas of study are taken from the core
CAEC courses.
Certificate in RCIA Formation
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Sharing Your Faith
The curriculum offered at the CAEC is solidly grounded in Scripture,
the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Compendium of the Social
Doctrine of the Church, the documents of the Second Vatican Council,
and other important documents. As the Religious Education Curriculum
of the Archdiocese of Sydney and the To Know, Worship and Love texts
used in Catholic schools are based on these documents, teachers who
study at the CAEC will attain a familiarity with the foundations of the
texts.
Reimbursement for teachers of religion permanently employed by the
CEO is available for some of the courses provided by the Centre. Please
contact the CEO for further information.
See Accreditation Policy, p.7
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Sharing your Faith
5 Maronite Courses
3
The RCIA Process
•
•
The Catholic Adult Education Centre is an endorsed provider for the purposes of Category D of
the Accreditation Policy.
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Course Content
Reimbursement
2
Liturgical Practices
The 8 core courses
Any six of the eight core courses
See Categories, A, B, C and E in the document “Accreditation Policy to work, teach and lead
in systemic Catholic Schools” Policy No. 03/2011 (Sydney: Catholic Education Office, 2011)
(Accreditation Policy). This document can be downloaded at http://www.ceosyd.catholic.edu.au/
Parents/Religion/Documents/pol-accreditationworkteachlead.pdf
•
•
•
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“The Catholic Adult Education Centre
has been recognised as a provider of
accreditation to teach Religious Education
in the schools of the Archdiocese of Sydney
since 2004.
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This certificate provides faith formation and leadership skills for people
working in the RCIA in parishes and schools. Participants will gain
confidence, knowledge and skills useful for the work of bringing adults
into the Catholic Church.
Students are required to complete 11 courses. These must include:
•
The 8 core courses
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/ Study Theology at the University
of Notre Dame Australia through the
Catholic Adult Education Centre
With reduced fees and with the option to articulate into a Diploma of Theology
or Bachelor of Theology.
Four Notre Dame Theology Units are
offered through the Catholic Adult
Education Centre, one per semester.
The units are:
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TH111: Introduction to the Old Testament
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TH141: Faith and Culture - Fundamental Theology
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TH152: Introduction to Christian Spirituality
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TH209: Liturgy
per Unit. For payment details, please contact the Notre Dame Fees
Office via (02) 8204 4400. Students will also pay a fee of $315 per Unit
to the Catholic Adult Education Centre. Total fees per Unit will therefore
be $490.
Accreditation to Teach Religious
Education in Catholic Schools
throughout Australia...
Students who complete one, two, three or four of the Notre Dame notfor-degree Units may then apply to the University of Notre Dame to
undertake a Diploma of Theology or Bachelor of Theology.
In many Dioceses, teachers may gain accreditation to teach Religious
Education in an Australian Catholic Diocesan School by completing
undergraduate studies which include a minimum of six Units in Religious
Education /Theology at a Catholic tertiary institution.
If accepted into the Diploma of Theology or Bachelor of Theology,
students then will be required to apply for ‘Advanced Standing’ in relation
to the successfully completed not-for-degree Units. All applications for
Advanced Standing shall be determined by Notre Dame in accordance
with its published processes and procedures and at its sole discretion.
Completion of the Notre Dame not-for-degree Units and subsequent
enrolment in and completion of the Notre Dame Diploma in Theology
may enable one to gain RE accreditation. Since the requirements of
particular Dioceses for gaining such accreditation may change from
time to time, prospective students should ascertain what the current
requirements of a particular Diocese are before enrolment.
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...In a Less Expense Way
Enrolment in the not-for-degree Units at CAEC will yield significant
financial savings in relation to tertiary tuition fees.
Units offered in 2015
For more information contact:
Semester One: TH141: Faith and Culture – Fundamental
Theology
Dr. Peter John McGregor
As foundational, this unit will focus on the question of the sources of the
Christian tradition, particularly upon the nature and locus of revelation,
the nature of faith, and the interrelationship between revelation and faith. It will cover such issues as the inseparability of the “God” question and
human questions as these are grounded in the universal search for
meaning, as in the universality of faith within that search, the relationship
between faith and reason, and the nature of revelation as this has
been particularly codified in Sacred Scripture. Special attention will be
devoted to a consideration of how the Bible is to be understood and read
as the Word of God.
Semester Two: TH152: Introduction to Christian Spirituality
This unit introduces students to the study of Christian, and in particular, to
Catholic Spirituality. It explores the theological foundations and biblical
images of Christian spirituality, and introduces the lives, writings and
spiritual practices of a number of Saints and people of outstanding faith
such as St. Augustine, St. Gregory of Nyssa, St. Ignatius of Loyola, St.
John of the Cross, St. Therese of Lisieux and Gerard Manley Hopkins. The unit also focuses upon the pastoral dimensions of spirituality in
relation to areas such as suffering and death, and pastoral care.
Lectures will be held from on Wednesday evenings at The Catholic
Centre, 3 Keating Street, Lidcombe, from 6.30-9.30pm.
Notre Dame Course Coordinator
Diploma of Theology
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I am currently teaching at Catholic schools and decided to study at CAEC to assist me in gaining
the knowledge that I need to help our future children to develop and grow in their faith.
I thoroughly enjoyed this experience due in large part to my interest in religious studies, and
combined with vibrant lecturers who were willing to pass on their knowledge with Joy and
conviction. I also enjoyed meeting other Catholics who were keen on learning their Faith.
I recommend these courses for all those that are willing to grow, develop and deepen their Faith.
Rania Germanos
Rania Germanos, Teacher
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/ Course Descriptions
The courses are divided into eleven areas: Core, Sacred Scripture, Sacred Doctrine, Sacred History, Life in Christ, the Prayerful
Life, the Evangelical Life, the Life of Wisdom, Maronite Studies, Professional Learning for Teachers, and Personal Interest. After
the title of each course there is an indicator as to what study modes are available for the course in 2015. New courses for 2015
generally become available for correspondence study from the term after they are first given. Details for Intensives will be advertised
separately. Watch our website for further information, or sign up for our email alerts (www.caec.com.au).
Courses of Study Available at CAEC
Core
Sacred History
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Opening the Old Testament
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The Early Church
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Opening the New Testament
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How Christianity Saved Civilisation
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The Creed
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The Reformation
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The Celebration of the Sacraments
•
Controversies in Church History
•
Moral Life in Christ
(Modern)
•
Christian Prayer
•
The History of Heresy
•
The Mission of Catholics Today (or)
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Vatican II - 50 Years on
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Christian Leadership
•
Jesus Christ
Sacred Scripture
The Life of Wisdom
•
Faith and Reason
Personal Interest – nonCertificate
•
Introduction to Philosophy
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In the Beginning
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Philosophy and the Existence of God
•
Books of Wisdom
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Being Human: Philosophical Anthropology
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Christ in the Scriptures
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Mary in the Scriptures
•
Grace, Forgiveness and Salvation in Scripture
Maronite Studies
•
The Maronite Mass
•
Life and Death in Scripture
•
Maronite History
•
Suffering and Hope in the Scriptures
•
Maronite Spirituality
•
Scripture and the End Times
•
The Maronite Accent in Theology
•
Opening the Bible
•
Maronite Devotion and Sacraments
•
Doctors of the Church
•
The Crusades
•
Controversies in Church History
•
The Church in the Modern World
•
Vatican II for Today
•
Generation Y and the Faith
Professional Learning for
Teachers
The Gospel according to St Mark
The Church’s best kept Secret: Catholic Social Teaching
Knowing and Living with Creation
Knowing and Living with the Bible
Life in Christ
•
Christian Ethics
•
Ethics of Life and Love
•
Discovering the Prophets
•
The Virtues
•
The Gospel of Matthew
•
Catholic Social Teaching
•
The Gospel of Mark
•
The Genius of Woman
•
The Gospel of Luke
•
Theology of the Body
•
The Gospel of John
•
Spiritual Heroes
•
St Paul and his Letters
•
Apocalypse Now: An Introduction to the
The Prayerful Life
Live @ Lidcombe
Book of Revelation
•
Liturgy and Life
The Catholic Centre, 3 Keating Street, Lidcombe
•
Liturgical Practices
•
Liturgy in Schools
Live @ OLOL Harris Park
)
Sacred Doctrine
•
Catholicism 101
•
Ways of Praying
•
Introduction to Theology
•
The Sacred Liturgy and the Liturgical Year
•
The Eucharist
•
Getting more from the Mass
The Evangelical Life
•
The Church
•
Sharing Your Faith
•
Mary for Today
*
Teaching Religion
•
The Spiritual Life
•
Youth Ministry
•
Christian Traditions
•
The RCIA Process
•
Engaging Secularism for the New Evangelisation
•
Understanding Other Religions
Available Course Modes
OLOL Harris Park, Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Parish, 40 Alice St, Harris Park
Live Off-site
Correspondence
Live Intensive
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Christian Leadership towards a Certificate will not be required to undertake
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/ Meet our Lecturers
Elizabeth Arblaster received her Bachelor of Arts/Law, with Honours in
English Literature, from the University of Sydney. For a number of years she
practised as a solicitor in the government and private sectors. Elizabeth has
worked as a parish pastoral associate for youth, where she was engaged in
program development, leadership formation, catechesis and evangelisation. She now works for the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney in the Vocation Centre
and is undertaking theological studies at the Catholic Institute of Sydney.
Fr Yuhanna Azize, Ph.D., LL.B, (USyd), studied theology at two
universities in Lebanon, one of which is a Pontifical Faculty. He has written and
edited, alone and jointly, four books and many academic articles in the fields of
Religious Studies, Ancient Near Eastern History and the Law. He is presently an
honorary research associate at the Dept of Religious Studies at the University
of Sydney.
Fr Ken Barker MGL is the Moderator of the Missionaries of God's Love, a
new Australian congregation of priests and brothers. He has a B.Sc. from Sydney
University, B.Th. (Summa cum Laude) Catholic Institute of Sydney, and a M.A. as
well as a Ph.D (RRE) from the Catholic University of America. Fr. Ken is one of
the founders of the Young Men of God movement.
Gerard Calihanna has a B.Comm (Marketing) from UWS Nepean, B.A. with
honours in History from Sydney University, a Master’s of Information Management
and Systems (MIMS)from Monash University and is currently enrolled in a M.Phil
at the University of Notre Dame, Sydney. He has also completed a Certificate in
Faith Education at the CAEC. Gerard’s area of professional work is in Records
and Information Management.
Kylie Cullen worked as a rehabilitation counsellor before entering the Verbum
Dei Missionary Fraternity, and made her Profession of Perpetual Vows in 2009. She is dedicated to the Fraternity’s charism of prayer and ministry of the Word. Kylie has worked as a missionary in Sydney, Wollongong, Brisbane, Cebu
(Philippines) and Salamanca (Spain), where she has facilitated spiritual retreats,
schools of the Word, schools of formation and sacramental programs. She has
a Bachelor of Health Science degree and a Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology.
Sr Moira Debono is a Religious Sister of Mercy of Alma, Michigan, USA.
She studied in Rome at the Athenaeum Sant’Anselmo (STB, STL with a specialty
in sacraments) and at the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and
Family at the Lateran University-Rome (STD). Before coming to Australia in
2008, Sister Moira taught at St. John Vianney Seminary in Denver, Colorado and
at the University of Portland, Oregon. While in Denver she was also Director of
the Office of Liturgy for the Archdiocese. She has given conferences and retreats
to parish groups and to university students in various parts of the United States,
Canada and locally in the Sydney area. Currently, she lectures at the University
of Notre Dame in Sydney.
Fr Timothy Deeter holds a D.Min in Liturgical Spirituality, M.As in Theology
and Church Music, and a teaching diploma. He has taught adults in Illinois,
Oklahoma and Texas, and after nine years’ teaching and liturgical work in Perth
he served as Director of the Liturgy Office of the Archdiocese of Sydney before
returning to Perth.
Peter El Khouri, B.Ec. LL.B. (USyd) has practised as a Solicitor since
1985. He has also lectured in Law (part-time) at UTS. His most recent book is
Keeping up 'Appearances' - (Ancestry and Ethnic Descriptors - After the Cronulla
Riots). He also co-authored the legal text Pleadings Precedents. In addition, he
has written many articles and presented many lectures on Maronite and Christian
history and practice. Peter also possesses extensive pastoral qualifications.
Anthony English is married and has six young children. He has studied
and taught Philosophy and Catholic Theology for many years and is a founding
student of the Centre for Thomistic Studies. Anthony has given talks to many
groups at different levels in Australia and New Zealand.
Dr Edward Feser Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Pasadena
City College, California. He has been a Visiting Assistant Professor at Loyola
Marymount University, Los Angeles. He holds a Ph.D in Philosophy from the
University of California at Santa Barbara, an M.A. in Religion from the Claremont
Graduate School, and a B.A. in Philosophy and Religious Studies from the
California State University at Fullerton.
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Fr John Flader was the Director of the Catholic Adult Education Centre from
2002 to 2010. Before that he served as chaplain of Warrane College at the
University of New South Wales, chaplain of the University of Tasmania in Hobart
and chaplain of RMIT University in Melbourne. He has a B.A. from Harvard and
a Doctorate in Canon Law from the University of Navarre in Spain.
Dr Brigid McKenna was the Policy Officer of the Life, Marriage and Family
Centre of the Archdiocese of Sydney, and is currently the research officer for
the Catholic Women’s League of Australia. She is a medical doctor and has a
Master’s degree in Bio-Ethics from the John Paul II Institute in Melbourne.
Sr M. Isabell Naumann, ISSM STD, is a Member of the Pontifical
International Marian Academy. Her academic involvement includes the John
Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, Catholic Theological College Melbourne,
the Catholic Institute of Sydney, the International Marian Research Institute,
University of Dayton (Dayton, USA), the University of San Carlos, (Cebu,
Philippines), and the Seminary of the Archdiocese of Sydney. She works in Adult
Faith Formation and is a teacher and speaker in the tradition of Schoenstatt.
Fr Bernard Gordon completed his Licentiate in Rome on the Theology of the
Spiritual Life. He has preached and taught for groups in Rome, Naples, Dublin,
London, Albania, and in the African nations of Ghana and Tanzania. In 2003 he
was appointed Parish Priest in the Diocese of Wollongong and he is now the
First Year Director of the Seminary of the Good Shepherd in Homebush, Sydney.
Christopher Gordon has a background in secondary education having
taught Religion, English, History and Latin. Currently he is convenor of Catholic
Chaplaincy at Macquarie University. Chris has also served as a catechist in
parishes and state schools. He holds a Master’s degree in Theology from the
University of Notre Dame Sydney where he is also a sessional tutor in Theology.
Chris also has several diplomas in Thomistic Philosophy and Theology from the
Centre for Thomistic Studies Sydney.
Dr Gerard O’Shea BA (UQ), Dip Teach (ACU), A.T.C.L. (Speech &
Drama), M.Ed (CSU), Grad Dip Theol (JP II Melbourne), PhD (JPII Melbourne),
Catechetics and Family Ministry. Dr O’Shea is a Senior Lecturer at the John Paul
II Institute for Marriage and Family (Melbourne). He has worked in education for
33 years including 15 years as a principal and is the author of “As I Have Loved
You” a guide for parents in explaining the truth and meaning of human sexuality
to their children
Joanne Grainger has worked as a nurse in Bendigo, Melbourne and London.
She was a clinical educator at the Royal Alfred Hospital in Melbourne before
becoming a lecturer in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine at
Australian Catholic University. In 2010 Jo was awarded the prestigious Pellegrino
Bioethics Fellowship from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. She holds
a Master’s degree in Bioethics.
Fr Anthony Percy has qualifications in Commerce, Philosophy and
Theology. He received his Licentiate and Doctorate from the John Paul II Institute
for Marriage and Family in Washington D.C. In addition to numerous newspaper
articles, he is the author of Theology of the Body Made Simple, Jesus Christ:
Yesterday, Today, Forever, and Entrepreneurship in the Catholic Tradition. He is
now the Rector of the Seminary of the Good Shepherd in Homebush, Sydney.
Robert M. Haddad holds qualifications in Law, Theology and Religious
Education. He has also authored various books, including Lord of History Series
(2 volumes), and The Apostles’ Creed, Law and Life. Since 1990, Robert has
worked at St. Charbel’s College, the University of Sydney Catholic Chaplaincy,
the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine in Sydney, the Centre for Thomistic
Studies, and Lumen Verum Apologetics. Currently he is the Head of New
Evangelisation for the Catholic Education Office of Sydney and lectures/tutors in
Theology at the University of Notre Dame.
Fr Brendan Purcell, studied for a BA in philosophy at University College
Dublin, a BD and STL at the Lateran University, Rome, and was ordained a priest
for the Archdiocese of Dublin in 1967. He returned to UCD for his Master’s on
Aspects of Method in Human Psychology and began a PhD in psychology at the
Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. He taught philosophical anthropology
in the School of Philosophy at UCD until 2008. Fr Purcell is now an Adjunct
Professor in philosophy at Notre Dame University, Sydney, and assistant priest
at St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney.
Peter Holmes was trained and served as a pastor in the Lutheran Church
prior to becoming a Catholic. His training included Biblical Languages and
Exegesis, Pastoral Theology, Catechesis and Church History. He holds a Master
in Theology. He was Manager of Studies at CAEC for six years and since 2010
he lectures at Notre Dame University, where he is completing a doctorate on
Masculine Spirituality.
Professor Hayden Ramsay is Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Executive
Dean of the School of Philosophy and Theology of the Sydney campus of the
University of Notre Dame Australia. He is also Professor of Philosophy at the
John Paul II Institute in Melbourne, and has taught philosophy at the Universities
of Edinburgh, Stirling, Melbourne and La Trobe.
Fr Peter Joseph has a Doctorate in Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian
University in Rome. He lectured in Dogma at Vianney College, the diocesan
seminary of Wagga Wagga, where he also served as Vice-Rector. He has taught
Theology at the Catholic Institute of Sydney, and at the John Paul II Institute for
Marriage and Family in Melbourne. He is currently Administrator of St Dominic’s
Parish, Flemington.
Mayte Ramos is a member of the Marian Community of Reconciliation. She
has studied Philosophy and Theology as part of her religious formation. From
2000 to 2005 she was the Superior of the International Formation Centre of her
community in Lima, Peru, where she taught Church History, Philosophy and
Theology. She has also taught in universities and high schools. She holds a
Licentiate in Arts and Humanities.
James McDonald was the Manager of Studies at CAEC from 2010 - 2013,
and has over twenty years experience in youth and family ministry across
Australia and internationally. He has a B.Theol., and is currently finishing his
Master’s in Sacred Theology at the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family
in Melbourne. He is a member of the Emmanuel Community (Communauté de
l’Emmanuel).
Fr Anthony Robbie was awarded the Licentiate in Ecclesiastical History
from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He teaches widely in Church
History and Doctrine and is currently studying for a Doctorate in Rome.
David Schütz has been the Executive Officer of the Ecumenical and Interfaith
Commission of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne since 2002. A regular
teacher for Anima Education in Melbourne, he converted to the Catholic Church
in 2002 after nine years as a Lutheran pastor. He holds the degrees of B.Th, B.A,
Grad.Dip.Min and Grad.Dip.LIM.
Mary McGregor has academic qualifications in Arts, Education and Theology
from the Franciscan University of Steubenville and the University of Notre Dame
in South Bend, Indiana. She has worked as an English Language teacher in
Japan, a Primary School teacher in the USA, and has taught English, Linguistics
and Religious Education in Australia. She is a member of the Emmanuel
Community (Communauté de l’Emmanuel).
Mark Shea is Senior Content Editor at Catholic Exchange, a regular contributor
to Inside Catholic and a speaker for Catholic Answers in the U.S. He has written
numerous books, including Making Senses out of Scripture, By What Authority?,
This is My Body and the trilogy Mary, Mother of the Son. He has been published
in a number of magazines, including First Things, National Catholic Register and
New Oxford Review.
Dr Peter John McGregor is currently the Manager of Studies at the CAEC.
He has almost 30 years experience in evangelisation, catechesis and religious
education, has academic qualifications in Arts, Education and Theology, and
has had his research published in various theological journals. Peter recently
concluded his doctoral studies (summa cum laude) on the Spiritual Christology of
Joseph Ratzinger. He is a member of the Emmanuel Community (Communauté
de l’Emmanuel).
Dr Garrick Small is a property economist who has specialised in the
adaptation of the economic principles found in the tradition of Catholic thought
and the recent Social encyclicals to contemporary property issues. He has over
twenty years experience as an academic. He was an Associate Head of the
School of the Built Environment at the University of Technology Sydney before
leaving for private practice. He has also taught at the University of New South
Wales, The University of Western Sydney, the University of the South Pacific in
Fiji and the Lithuanian Summer School of Philosophy.
Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay has a Bachelor of Theology and
Philosophy, a Masters Degrees in Human Rights Studies, Bioethics, and Moral
Theology (with Honours), and has a Doctorate in Moral Theology (Bioethics)
from the Lateran University, Rome. He is fluent in Arabic, English, French, Syriac
and Italian and is familiar with Spanish. Bishop Tarabay has written several
theological and pastoral articles for Arabic and English publications. He is
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of Bioethics in Catholicism and Islam”.
Dr Robert Tilley BA, MA, BD (Hons), Ph.D. currently teaches in
Biblical Studies at the Catholic Institute of Sydney, and has lectured widely on the
courses of philosophy, theology, art and literature in a range of Adult Education
institutions, including the Aquinas Academy, Sydney. He is the author of Benedict
XVI and the Search for Truth
Bernard Toutounji is a Catholic speaker and writer. He holds a Bachelor
of Theology from the Catholic Institute of Sydney and a Master of Theology from
the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and the Family, Melbourne. Bernard has
tutored in theology at Campion College and the University of Notre Dame. He
has recently co-authored a book entitled Family and Human Life. He is currently
the Director of Catholic Youth Services for the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.
Kevin & Helen Wagner have worked for many years in Catholic
evangelisation and catechesis. Kevin has worked as a teacher of Mathematics,
Science and Religious Education. Helen was responsible for establishing the
Office for Evangelisation and Renewal (Credo) with Bishop Julian Porteous in
2003. They have recently returned from spending three years in Rome as the
directors of the Emmanuel School of Mission, where they were responsible for
the academic, spiritual, communal and missionary formation of young Catholics
from all six continents. Their experience in Europe ranged from street missions
in St. Peter’s Square to 10 day missions in England, Ireland, Belgium, Slovenia,
Italy, and Lithuania. Kevin is currently completing his Ph.D in Patristics at the
John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family in Melbourne. They are members
of the Emmanuel Community (Communauté de l’Emmanuel).
Thomas Waugh was an evangelical protestant until 2004 when, after a long
period of study, debate, reflection and prayer, he entered the Catholic Church.
He was Tertiary Convenor of Catholic Chaplaincies in 2009 and is now Director
of the CAEC. As an evangelical, he led Bible studies and courses in Natural and
Christian Apologetics, Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, Exegesis and
Soteriology. During his time as Tertiary Convenor, he led and facilitated sessions
on the Bible, Theology and Apologetics.
Dr Benjamin Wiker graduated from Furman University with a B.A. in
Political Philosophy. He has an M.A. in Religion and a Ph.D. in Theological
Ethics, both from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Wiker taught full time for thirteen
years, first at Marquette University, then St. Mary's University (MN), Thomas
Aquinas College (CA), and finally Franciscan University (OH). During these many
years, he offered a wide variety of courses in philosophy, theology, history, the
history and philosophy of science, the history of ethics, the Great Books, Latin,
and even mathematics. Dr. Wiker is a Faculty Associate at the Veritas Center
for Ethics and Public Life, Franciscan University. He is also a Visiting Associate
Professor of Theology at Franciscan University in Steubenville. He has published
twelve books.
Marita Winters has been involved in media and evangelisation in the
Church for over 15 years, and is presently the Director of the National Office
for Evangelisation and the Catholic Enquiry Centre. She has a B.A.Comms., a
Grad.Dip. in Marriage and Family Studies (JPII Institute Melbourne, 2005) and is
currently undertaking a M.Phil in Theology at University of Notre Dame Australia.
She is passionate about encouraging people to live their faith life to the full. Marita is married and has one young daughter.
Dr Nigel Zimmermann is a Lecturer in Theology at the University of
Notre Dame Australia and author of Levinas and Theology (Bloomsbury, 2013).
He was awarded his PhD at the University of Edinburgh for research on the
topic of the body, exploring it at the interface between theology and continental
philosophy. Specifically, he investigated the writings of Karol Wojtyla (John Paul
II) and Emmanuel Levinas. In 2011 he was awarded a Wingate Scholarship for
postdoctoral research. His research interests include moral theology; systematic
theology; continental philosophy; religion and society, interfaith and ecumenical
dialogue.
Kylie Cullen worked as a rehabilitation counsellor before entering the Verbum
Dei Missionary Fraternity, and made her Profession of Perpetual Vows in 2009.
She is dedicated to the Fraternity’s charism of prayer and ministry of the Word.
Kylie has worked as a missionary in Sydney, Wollongong, Brisbane, Cebu
(Philippines) and Salamanca (Spain), where she has facilitated spiritual retreats,
schools of the Word, schools of formation and sacramental programs. She has
a Bachelor of Health Science degree and a Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology.
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/ CAEC Course Calendar
Term One / Jan-Mar
The Mission of Catholics Today
(Live @ Lidcombe)
Dr Peter John McGregor
Monday: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Feb 2 - March 23 (8 weeks)
NEW
INTENSIVE
The Gospel according to St Mark
NEW
(Intensive @ Lidcombe)
Understanding other Religions
(Live @ Lidcombe)
Dr Robert Tilley
8.30am – 4.30pm
Two consecutive Mondays
Mar 16 and 23 UNDA Units @ CAEC
Fundamental Theology
NEW
(Live @ Lidcombe)
Wednesday: 6.30am – 9.30pm
Feb 25 – May 27 (no class April 8) Dr Peter John McGregor
Monday: 8:15pm – 9:45pm
Feb 2 - March 23 (8 Weeks)
Term Two / Apr-Jun
The Eucharist
(Live @ Lidcombe)
Maronite History
NEW
INTENSIVE
NEW
Knowing and Living with
Creation NEW
(Live @ St Charbel's Punchbowl)
Thomas Waugh
Monday: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
April 20 - June 8 (8 weeks)
Peter El Khouri
Monday: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
April 20 - May 25 (6 weeks)
(Intensive @ Lidcombe)
Dr Peter John McGregor
Mon 8.30am – 4.30pm
One day
May 18
Moral Life in Christ
(Live @ Lidcombe)
Monday: 8:15pm – 9:45pm
April 20 - June 8 (8 weeks)
Term Three / Jul-Sep
Discovering the Prophets
(Live @ Lidcombe)
NEW
Kylie Cullen
Tuesday: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
July 14 – Sept 1 (8 Weeks)
INTENSIVE
Maronite Sacraments
The Church’s best kept Secret:
Catholic Social Teaching NEW
(Live @ OLOL Harris Park)
Fr Yuhanna Azize
Monday: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
July 13 – Aug 17 (6 Weeks)
(Intensive @ Lidcombe)
Opening the New Testament
UNDA Units @ CAEC
Kylie Cullen
Tuesday: 8.15pm – 9.45pm
July 14 – Sept 1 (8 Weeks)
(Live @ Lidcombe)
Christian Spirituality
(Live @ Lidcombe)
Dr Peter John McGregor
8.30am – 4.30pm
Mon & Tues
Sept 14 and 15
NEW
Wednesday: 6.30am – 9.30pm
July 29 – Oct 28 (no class Sept 30)
Term Four / Oct-Dec
Jesus Christ
Maronite Mass
Thomas Waugh
Monday: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Oct 12 - Nov 30 (8 weeks)
Fr Yuhanna Azize
Monday: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Oct 12 - Nov 16 (6 weeks)
(Live @ Lidcombe)
(Live @ St Charbel's Punchbowl)
The Creed
(Live @ Lidcombe)
Thomas Waugh
Monday: 8:15pm – 9:45pm
Oct 12 - Nov 30 (8 weeks)
INTENSIVE
Knowing and Living with the
Bible NEW
(Intensive @ Lidcombe)
Dr Peter John McGregor
Mon 8.30am – 4.30pm
One day
Nov 2
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