The conference was held for Governors and Principals of the Edmund Rice Trust Schools
in the Ramada Hotel on Saturday, 27th April 2013.
Prayer and Reflection was led by Mrs Geraldine McLaverty.
Br Denis Gleeson gave a presentation on the “Challenges to Catholic Ethos Today”, followed with discussion and feedback.
“The Edmund Rice Schools Trust and Catholic Ethos”
- Current Social and Educational Climates
- Taking a Stance Today
- Observations and Presuppositions
- Old Testament Image of God
- New Testament Image of God
- Contemporary Religion
- General Issues for a School Community
- The Counter-Cultural School
- The Charter’s Key Elements
- Ethos Health Touchstones
Dr Muredach Dynan and Mr Kevin Burke presented an update on legislative and related developments
and current developments in the Trust Schools.
The Conference ended with Lunch.
Many thanks to all those Governors and Principals who were able to attend and contribute.
