The Scottish Catholic Education Service and the Archdiocese of Glasgow have been working in partnership with local authorities to develop an integrated approach to leadership development for aspiring Catholic school leaders through the formation of an Aspiring Catholic Leaders’ Network.
 
This network will offer a framework for identifying, nurturing and developing future Catholic leaders within the Archdiocese of Glasgow and will feature two aspects: accompaniment and encounter.
 
Accompaniment Sessions (dates agreed by head teacher facilitators locally)
These sessions will take place either in-person or online and will be facilitated by headteachers from EDC.
Session 1: Serve the People Who are Serving the People
 
Session 2: Discernment and the distinctive role and responsibility of the Catholic Leader
 
Session 3: Seven Characteristics Common to Effective Catholic School Leaders
 
Session 4: The Vocation to Teach
 
 
Diocesan Encounter Sessions
These sessions will take place in Eyre Hall and will involve participants from across the Archdiocese of Glasgow.
Session 1: Catholic School Leadership in Scotland 8th February 2023 4 – 5:30pm
 
Session 2: Catholic Leadership in a Changing World 29th March 2023 4 – 5:30pm
 
Session 3: Spiritual and Professional Development 24th May 2023 – 4pm followed by reception (food and wine) provided

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If you are interested in joining these sessions, please contact Joanna.Sweeney@rcag.org.uk
 

The materials that accompany these sessions can be found below:

The Catholic Leadership Pathway Handbook
The Professional Reading and Reflection Journal
The Speaker and Participant Notes
​The Calendar of CLPL and Networking Event