Professional Development Did our hearts not burn within us Luke 24:32
... are we there yet? the journey to Emmaus Luke 24:13-35 2
Something which has existed since the beginning, that we have heard, and we have seen with our own eyes: that we have watched and touched with our hands: the Word, who is life - this is our subject. That life was made visible: we saw it and we are giving our testimony, telling you of the eternal life which was with the Father and has been made visible to us. What we have seen and heard we are telling you so that you too may be in union with us, as we are in union with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. We are writing this to you to make our own joy complete. 1 John 1:1-4 3
So, what was it like at your place this morning? 4
Social Emotional Learning The process by which children and adults develop essential social and emotional skills, knowledge, and attitudes that help them to effectively manage their lives Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the specific teaching of social skills 5
Social Emotional Learning SEL Self-Awareness Recognizing one s emotions and values as well as one s strengths and challenges Self-Management Managing emotions and behaviours to achieve one s goals Social Awareness Showing understanding and empathy for others Social & Emotional Learning Relationship Skills Forming positive relationships, working in teams, dealing effectively with conflict Responsible Decision-Making Making ethical, constructive choices about personal and social behaviour. 6
The Forgiving Father Luke 15: 11-32 7
My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone. + + + THOMAS MERTON ~ Thoughts in Solitude 8
Tools for Life is a Relationship-building solution that: Builds social and emotional skills Teaches respectful communication Promotes positive behaviours that enable family members to cope with trauma and build resilience Provides students with strategies, Tools, and a common language within a safe school environment 9
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Paying Attention EYES on speaker BRAIN is thinking BODY is calm The call of Samuel 1 Samuel 3:1-11 Pause a while and know that I am God... Psalm 46:10 11
Feelings We learn to identify feelings in ourselves and others and to react appropriately 12
Feelings I want you to be happy, always happy in the Lord: I repeat, what I want is your happiness... There is no need to worry; but if there is anything you need, pray for it, asking God for it with prayer and thanksgiving... Philippians 4:4, 6 the hot-headed provokes disputes, the equable allays dissension Proverbs 15:18 Jesus wept and the Jews said, See how much he loved him! John 11:35 13
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A Put Up is Something you say or do that makes someone else feel GOOD! 15
Calming Down Calming down allows us time to get our thoughts together and to make appropriate decisions 16
Catholic Calm Down Area A corner or table somewhere in your home Invite your children to help create this special area The area becomes a family altar Place flowers on the family altar Enthrone the Bible Crucifix Statue or image of Jesus, Mary or a favourite Saint Colouring books Make it Seasonal e.g. Advent, Lent, Ordinary Time Rosary 17
Body Clues are Our body s way of showing our reaction to a situation or a problem 18
... do not be afraid, for I am with you; stop being anxious and watchful, for I am your God. I give you strength, I bring you help, I uphold you with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Bow down, then, before the power of God now, and he will raise you up on the appointed day; unload all your worries on to him, since he is looking after you. 1 Peter 5:6-7 19
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Problem Solving Light Process STOP THINK DECIDE! How well did it work? 21
Ideas for your Catholic Home Crucifix in the home Prayer corner Family altar Celebrate the Liturgical Year Holy Water Daily Readings of the Bible The Rosary Attend Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Visit your local parish Church Read the Lives of the Saints Pray the Liturgy of the Hours Set up an Advent Wreath Place a Crèche in your home 22
Where can we find Catholic religious articles for our home? 1. Joseph s Inspirational Unit 39-2731 Markham Road, Toronto 2. DiCarlo Group 1070 Main Street, Hamilton 3. Daughters of St. Paul 3022 Dufferin Street, Toronto 4. Broughton s 322 Consumers Road, North York 5. Amazon.ca 23
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