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"Planning is the key to good lessons; make your lessons interesting by making them visual. Use pictures and storybooks this keep the children’s attention."

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Sowing the seeds of faith

Welcome to the site of the Confraternity of Catholic Doctrine (CCD) for the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta.

The CCD supports the 49 parishes of the diocese by conducting training courses that accredit Catechists – or Special Religious Education Teachers (‘SREs’) – to teach in state schools. There are currently 970 wonderful volunteer Catechists/SREs representing their parishes in around 250 state schools across the diocese.

These classes provide the opportunity for the seeds of faith to be sown and then nourished by parents, parish life and future Catechists/SREs.

If you are a Catechist/SRE, this site is designed to provide you with the support and resources you require in carrying out your invaluable work in helping children understand Jesus’ message of ‘Love one another as I have loved you’.

If you are considering becoming a Catechist/SRE, or simply want to know more about the work of the CCD, I hope this site is useful to you in gaining an insight into this important ministry of taking the Good News into our schools.

Yours sincerely

Paul Worthington
CCD Diocesan Director
 


Latest News

Bishops honoured with civic reception

Bishops honoured with civic reception
06/07/2010

The Lord Mayor of Parramatta, Cr Paul Garrard has hosted a civic reception for Bishop Anthony Fisher OP and Bishop Kevin Manning at Granville Town Hall.


NSW ethics trial puts SRE under threat

NSW ethics trial puts SRE under threat
07/06/2010

Special Religious Education (SRE) in state schools is facing a challenging time in NSW. During Term 2, a trial of ethics classes was conducted in 10 government schools, running in competition with SRE classes.


'That We May All Be One' - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity reflection

'That We May All Be One' - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity reflection
20/05/2010

Institute For Mission Coordinator of Pastoral Services Daniel Ang reflects on Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.


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I remember reading once that a catechist 'echoes Christ'. That’s what we do- we are an 'echo' of God for our children.

Iman Abagi, Parish Co-ordinator Baulkham Hills
Iman Abagi, Parish Co-ordinator Baulkham Hills.

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