I am currently coordinating the FIA program at Our Lady of the Rosary School in collaboration with a robust leadership and pastoral team, including Paul Battikha, Robert Barden, and REC Annie Takchi.
I am a parishioner at Our Lady of the Rosary, Kellyville, under the pastoral care of the parish priest, Father Christopher Shorrock, and the friars. I have been an active member of this church community since 2001. I attend Mass every weekend, often serving as a minister of the Eucharist or a reader.
I have been called upon to be part of the team to sponsor adults, over the years, to become Catholics. I have been part of the RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish since 2014.
As an educator at Our Lady of the Rosary School, I have had extensive experience in teaching Religious Education across many grade levels, always focusing on the mission requirement in every learning experience.
At present, I am a Year 1 teacher programming the Religious Education programs for the grade.
Overview
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year of professional experience
Work History
Faith in Action Coordinator for 2025
Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School
Kellyville
02.2025 - Current
Attended FIAT Summit in Term 1, Week 7 to enhance collaboration among coordinators.
Attended FIAT CONNECT meeting in Term 1, Week 9 to discuss ongoing initiatives.
Prepared whole school morning prayer during last week of Lent to foster the Catholic spirit.
Led Project Compassion Water Walk engagement program in Term 1, Week 10 to raise awareness.
Attended LIFTED Junior activities in Term 2, Week 3 to promote FIA student involvement.
Attended FIAT CONNECT coordinators' meeting in Term 2, Week 5 to align strategies.
Managed Mercy Market Day in Term 2, Week 10 to support school and community fundraising efforts.
Facilitated Grandparents Day, Mother's Day and Father's Day Liturgies in Terms 2 and 3, to celebrate family contributions in our Catholic community.
Coordinated and facilitated the Mary MacKillop Liturgy in Term 3, Week 3.
Attended FIAT CONNECT meeting in Term 3, Week 7 to discuss ongoing initiatives.
Presently planning the OLOR Feast week to be held in Term 3 Week 10.
Compiling a roster with the FIA student leaders to partake in praying a decade of the Holy Rosary each day through the month of October this year.
Education
Higher Diploma in Education 4 years - Senior Primary
Johannesburg College of Education
Witwatersrand University
12-1986
Skills
A strong commitment to the Catholic identity and mission of Our Lady of the Rosary school community
An effective teacher who can foster the positive engagement of students in Faith in Action programs and activities
A strong understanding of Catholic Social Teaching
Well-developed capacity to design programs and activities that are underpinned by Catholic Social Teaching
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners
Ability to work within, accompany and develop a team
Experience in teaching the CSPD Religious Education curriculum
Timeline
Faith in Action Coordinator for 2025
Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School
02.2025 - Current
Higher Diploma in Education 4 years - Senior Primary
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