CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
MARIAN LECTURE
THE JEWISH JESUS: WHY IT MATTERS
Internationally renowned scripture scholar Professor Amy-Jill Levine will explore the Jewish context of Jesus and what message His words and actions have for us in the Church today.
Amy-Jill Levine (“AJ”) is Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace (Hartford, CT, USA) and University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies Emerita and Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies Emerita, at Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN, USA).
Date: 7 May 2024 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm (AEST)
Venue: Online
Contact: Mark O’Farrell | mark.ofarrell@marists.org.au
biennial conference
Every two years the Marist Schools Australia Biennial Conference brings together Australian educators from 19 Australian dioceses, situated in seven states and territories. Each conference is intentionally focussed on enlivening the provision of high quality, contemporary evangelisation and Catholic education in the Marist tradition drawing on the annual Marist theme which in 2024 is First Light – “You are the light of the world... let your light shine.” (Mt 5:14-16).
The 2024 MSA Biennial Conference will take place in Central Australia, at Alice Springs with a pre-conference (optional) program on Saturday 27 July and the formal program from Sunday 28 July – Tuesday 30 July 2024.
Contact: John Kyle-Robinson I john.robinson@marists.org.au or
Mark Elliott I mark.elliott@marists.org.au
Faith Formators' Colloquium
For Directors of Mission, RECs, APREs, Local Coordinators
The Colloquium will explore the annual theme ‘Created + Called - a revolution of love and tenderness’ and its implications for forming staff and young people. Through modern art, storytelling and reflection, participants will deepen their appreciation of indigenous spirituality and their role as co-creators, consider how they are being drawn by God as faith leaders and discover new ways of creating together for mission.
Watch the 2023 keynote speakers here: Sr Hilda Scott OSB and Michael McGirr
Contact: Tony Clarke | tony.clarke@marists.org.au
PRIMARY SCHOOLS COLLOQUIUM
The Marist Primary Schools’ Colloquium is for teachers involved in faith formation in the fifteen primary schools that draw their inspiration and charism from Saint Marcellin Champagnat. It is a significant opportunity for our family of educators to gather for the purpose of exploring issues of faith formation affecting staff and students in our Marist primary schools.
MARIST ASSOCIATION REGIONAL GATHERINGS
The Regional Gatherings aim to strengthen the connections between members of the Marist Association in geographical regions across Australia. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experience of Marist life and explore ideas and resources for nurturing the Marist Association. The format and content of gatherings will be determined by the local groups in the region and may consist of a shared meal, spiritual input and time for reflection and prayer. The Marist Mission and Life Formation Team are available to provide resources and support Local Coordinators in the facilitation of Regional Gatherings.
Contact: Mark O’Farrell I mark.ofarrell@marists.org.au
GOVERNANCE - FORMAtION RETREAT DAY
For Board Members, Chairs of Regional Councils, Chairs of College Advisory Council.
Led by Professor Brother David Hall, Chair of MSA Ltd Board, and Dr Frank Malloy, MSA National Director, with Guest presenter Professor Amy-Jill Levine.
Contact: Sally Dillon I sally.dillon@marists.org.au
MSA ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS’ CONFERENCE
Date: 19-21 May 2024
Venue: The Hermitage, Mittagong
Contact: Eva Brennan I eva.brennan@marists.org.au
MSA PRINCIPALS’ REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Marist Centre Sydney - 12 March
Marist Centre Brisbane - 13 March
Marist Centre Melbourne - 15 March
Contact: Sally Dillon I sally.dillon@marists.org.au
