Over 50 recently appointed primary school teachers met for an orientation session with the Diocese.
Over 50 recently appointed primary school teachers meet with Bishop Fintan.
An orientation session for recently appointed teachers in primary schools under the patronage of the Bishop of Cork and Ross was held on Friday 12th September.
Over fifty teachers gathered at the Cork Education Support Centre. The teachers met with Bishop Fintan Gavin, Fr. Michael Keohane (Diocesan Education Secretary), Regina O’Sullivan (Diocesan Education Secretariat) and Mary Anne Collins (Coordinator for Faith Formation in Primary Schools).
Bishop Fintan thanked the teachers for their important work in schools and emphasised his wish to connect with teachers and support them in their work.
The teachers learned about the role of the patron and the supports offered by the diocese, including: Celebrating Mass for the beginning of the school year in West Cork and the city, support for teaching the Grow in Love programme, day of reflection for teachers, Confirmation retreats with NET Ministries, Christmas video message from Bishop Fintan.
The feedback from teachers was that they found the session to be informative and helpful. A similar session will take place for teachers in West Cork later in the month.
Mary Anne Collins, Coordinator for Faith Formation in Primary Schools,speaking at the orientation session for recently appointed teachers.
