Religion Year

12 Seminar Program

Description

The Year 12 Seminar Program is an integral part of Year 12 Religious Education it is a Program for the Faith Development and Formation of the students; in conjunction with the holistic development of their lives into manhood. The XII Seminar Program is an opportunity to develop, nurture and form the students' faith, as well as, prepare the students for the real world by providing an opportunity for personal growth.

Seminar Days

Seminar Days are run over eight distinct days throughout Terms 1 to 3. Each day is run at school from periods 1 to 3. Each day is a compulsory full school day, and Seminar sessions, alternative to religious education classes. Invited specialist guest speakers present and break open topics that consider the needs and interests of the students. Small group discussion/ reflection sessions on the day’s topics provide the Year 12 students space to integrate these topics on the day.

Rationale

The overarching theme of the Year 12 Seminar Program is the Search for Meaning.

The eight Year 12 Seminar Days link in with and complement the retreat experience at this level. This program provides an opportunity for personal growth by developing activities which reflect the needs and interests of the students.

• Students are encouraged to look critically at their own generation, its world and its meaning within the context of a Catholic/Lasallian perspective.

• Students are challenged to consider their own place in the world, their values and beliefs and how these will shape their actions and attitudes in the wider (post school) society.

• Students are challenged to be involved in ministry through their chosen ministry option.

Aims

Seminar days are to be recognised as the Year 12 Religious Education curriculum. However, its structure is slightly abstract in that it aims to do different things. These aims are:

• To foster a sense of spirituality in time that is set aside for prayer, reflection, discernment and discussion.

• To increase awareness of the world and how to act and respond in the face of challenge.

• To reinforce our role as a College, educating in the Catholic and Lasallian traditions.

• To culminate and continue to nurture their faith journey at the College in a positive and engaging environment.