CONT625: Religious Education in Catholic Schools Part 2

Course Schedule

Course Description

This Part II course in Religious Education in Catholic Schools will deepen your understanding of the Catholic educator’s vocation and prepare you to take on greater responsibility within your Catholic school community. You will examine the historical foundations and current realities of Catholic education in Ontario, exploring how Gospel values, Catholic Social Teaching and Church documents inform your professional identity and daily practice. The course emphasizes the integration of scripture, liturgy and sacramental life into school culture, while fostering inclusive and equity-focused learning environments rooted in faith.  This course will equip you to nurture learners’ spiritual growth, contribute to a vibrant Catholic identity within your school and serve as a faith-filled leader in today’s diverse educational landscape.

What You Will Learn and Do

In this course, you’ll have the opportunity to

• examine theological and scriptural understanding
• enhance pedagogical practices for Catholic education
• apply catholic social teaching and faith in action
• cultivate leadership in catholic education
• develop a comprehensive and holistic approachto Catholic education
• integrate culturally responsive practices in Catholic classrooms
• embed Indigenous perspectives to support reconciliation
• promote interfaith dialogue and religious literacy
• design inclusive curriculum rooted in Catholic values
• foster learner engagement through faith-centered pedagogy
• support learners’ spiritual and moral development
• utilize technology to enrich Catholic faith formation
• advocate for equity and social justice in school communities
• collaborate effectively with families, parishes, and community partners
• reflect critically on personal vocation and professional growth

Application Requirements

1. OCT Membership showing completion of Part 1 or a qualification in Religious Education at the Intermediate or Senior level.
2. CONFIRMATION OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE FORM Signed by a Supervisory Official* from your Board confirming that you have one year (194 days) of teaching experience since becoming a certified teacher.

*The Ontario College of Teachers defines "Supervisory Official" as the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of the school board for a teacher employed by a Board of Education. A principal or headmaster is not recognized in this capacity. For a teacher employed by a private school, the "supervisory official" is the Ministry of Education official (Education Officer) appointed to your school. For overseas experience the appropriate Supervisory Official is the person your Principal reports to.

Please note that if you have an existing Part 2, Part 3 (Specialist), or Honour Specialist qualification on your OCT record you are not required to submit a form for a Part 2 course. A new form is always required for Part 3 (Specialist).

Please email a copy of your Confirmation of Teaching Experience Form to cedmail@queensu.ca

Course Materials

Accommodations

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Refund Schedule

• If you drop a course by the midpoint of the course, you will receive 100% of your course fee
• If you drop a course after the midpoint, before the end of the course, you will receive 50% of your course fee

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