In today’s episode I share a great quote from The Congregation For Catholic Education that helps us understand the incredible importance of our own relationship of intimacy with Jesus. We cannot give what we do not possess. As such, to provide a genuine witness as a Catholic teacher, we need to create time and space to develop our own relationship with Jesus.

In today’s message I want to make a link between a very well known gospel story and the power that every Catholic teacher can access. Catholic education and baptism have a powerful link and once we understand it we can begin to rely increasingly on the grace that can transform each day of our Catholic education journey.

In today’s episode I want to talk with you about a beautiful quote that helps us all realise how crucial it is for every Catholic teacher to find moments of silence and stillness. In the midst of our daily busyness its crucial to realise that God is always waiting to give us the grace we need but we must allow ourselves to be centred in His presence. It is not easy but it is possible.

No Catholic school just magically transforms itself. Ultimately it’s about individual teachers cooperating with the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. In practice, how does this happen? In this episode I want to share with you some thoughts about how sacramental renewal can powerfully change an entire school climate.”

In today’s message I want to talk about the most powerful way we can manage the one or two students that we find it hardest to work with. There is much we can do in terms of classroom management but sometimes we need to use strategies that operate on a very different level. I also share some ideas about how every area of curriculum can be a way to help students encounter the wonder and mystery of God.

In today’s episode I share a great quote that reminds of the need to find  balance between professional skills, programs and initiatives and dependence upon the Holy Spirit. In recent decades there has been a strong focus on ‘professionalising’ Catholic education. This has an important place but we also need to always remind ourselves of the need to keep the Holy Spirit at the centre of it all.

One of the most crucial daily practices for any Catholic teacher is spending time in scripture. In every live staff seminar I do anywhere in the world I always talk about the centrality of this important spiritual moment. God is desperate to speak with every teacher and one of the most powerful ways He will do that is through His word. In this episode I share some important quotes and ideas about how to make this a more regular part of life.

The irony of modern social media use for young people is that it promised vast new layers of connections yet loneliness and student wellbeing remain massive challenges in most Catholic schools. In this episode I want to share a great quote with you about how every Catholic teacher can help to address the loneliness and isolation that impacts so many young people.

One of the best moments of my live seminars is when I share with Catholic teachers the idea of ‘God’s economy.’ It’s a really simple idea that explains the fact that God sees every single thing we do in the service of young people, faith and education. So, if you have ever felt unsure that what you’re doing makes a difference then this is the episode for you!

I can’t believe that I spent so many years treating the Holy Spirit like a distant relative. In today’s podcast I want to share with you some of my own recent experiences where the Holy Spirit has guided and prompted me in ways I could not have anticipated. The Holy Spirit and Catholic education is a powerful force and your role in that relationship is crucial.