Additional Qualifications Courses in Religious Education – 2024

The Ontario College of Teachers recognizes a three part Additional Qualifications Courses in Religious Education. (Section D) as well as Additional Basic Qualification Courses in Religious Education.

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Course Descriptions for the Religious Education AQ Parts 1, 2 and Specialist Religious Education in Catholic Schools (scroll down to Religious Education in Catholic Schools)

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Resources for Catholic Educators

Catholic Update Files

Some Catholic Update files are available through Web Archives

CARFLEO

1. Catholic Association of Religious and Family Life Educators of Ontario (CARFLEO)     carfleo.com,
2. CARFLEO on Facebook www.facebook.com/Carfleo
3. CARFLEO on Tumblr carfleo.tumblr.com/,
4. CARFLEO on Twitter https://twitter.com/TWEETcarfleo,
5. CARFLEO on Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/carfleo/
6. CARFLEO links to resources for teaching about morality
7. CARFLEO links to scripture resources
8. CARFLEO links to sacraments resources
9. CARFLEO links to Indigenous studies resources
10. CARFLEO links to prayers and prayer services
11. CARFLEO links to Care for Creation

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Catholic Education

1. Catholic Curriculum Corporation- http://www.catholiccurriculumcorp.org/
2. Eastern Ontario Catholic Curriculum Cooperative:http://www.eoccc.org/
3. Curriculum Supports for Catholic Schools are available at https://www.eoccc-csfcs.org/
4. Institute for Catholic Education (ICE) – http://www.iceont.ca/ See their monograph series on different Catholic Education issues.
5. Archdiocese of Toronto Office of Faith Formation for Discipleship – https://www.archtoronto.org/about-us/departments-(a-n)/Office_of_Formation_for_Discipleship
6. Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association (OCSTA) –http://www.ocsta.on.ca
7. Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) –http://www.oecta.on.ca
8. The Vatican vatican.va
9. Catechism of the Catholic Church http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM
10. Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church http://www.vatican.va/archive/compendium_ccc/documents/archive_2005_compendium-ccc_en.html
11. General Directory for Catechesis http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cclergy/documents/rc_con_ccatheduc_doc_17041998_directory-for-catechesis_en.html This has been superseded by the Directory for Catechesis (2020) which is only available in print
12. Documents of the Second Vatican Council http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/
13. Catholic Education Week http://www.ocsta.on.ca/resources/catholic-education-week-resources/
14. When Faith Meets Pedagogy YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0G6V9VWYNtQFEcmQnbZuKQ/videos

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Organizations

1. L’Arche –http://www.larche.ca/
2. Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute –http://www.ccbi-utoronto.ca/
3. Canadian Catholic Health Association –http://www.chac.ca/
4. Catholic Civil Rights League –http://www.ccrl.ca/
5. Catholic Medical Association (USA) –http://www.cathmed.org/
6. Catholic Organization for Life and Family –http://colf.cccb.ca/english/colf.htm
7. Ontario Catholic School Boards  https://www.ocsta.on.ca/school-directory-5/
8. Ontario Ministry of Education http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/

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Christian Scripture Resources

1. Bible Gateway –http://www.biblegateway.com/
2. The New Revised Standard Version – https://bible.oremus.org/
3. The New Testament Gateway –http://www.ntgateway.com/
4. New Testament Overview –http://catholic-resources.org/Bible/NT_Overviews.htm
5. Scripture from Scratch Archive –https://web.archive.org/web/20131014004907/http://www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/SFS/Archive.asp
6. The Text This Week – Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources –http://www.textweek.com/

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Spirituality

1. Beliefnet –http://beliefnet.com
2. Ignatian Spirituality – https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/
3. Lectio Divina –http://www.jesuits.ca/orientations/intro2lectio.html
4. Henri Nouwen Society –http://www.henrinouwen.org/
5. On Line Ministry Creighton University –http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/online.html
6. Ron Rolheiser omi –http://www.ronrolheiser.com/
7. Joyce Rupp –http://www.joycerupp.com/
8. Sacred Space – http://sacredspace.ie/

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Liturgy and Liturgical Planning

1. Canadian Bishops Liturgical calendar Ordo http://nlo.cccb.ca/index.php/liturgical-calendar
2. Readings and Psalms for each Month (USCCB) – http://www.usccb.org/bible/index.cfm (Uses New American Bible lectionary. In Canada, we use the New Revised Standard Version in Catholic liturgy.

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Prayers and Devotions

1. Catholic Prayer Resource –http://www.catholic.org/prayers/ ; http://www.comeaside.com
2. Liturgy of the Hours Apostolate – https://www.ebreviary.com/
3. Universalis (Liturgy of the Hours) –http://www.universalis.com/
4. World Prayers –http://www.worldprayers.org/index.html

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Research Resources

1. Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute –http://www.ccbi-utoronto.ca/
2. The Catechism of the Catholic Church –  http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM
3. CCCB Office for Family and Life – https://www.cccb.ca/about/secretariat-offices-and-services/office-for-family-and-life/
4. Code of Canon Law – http://www.vatican.va/archive/cod-iuris-canonici/cic_index_en.html
5. Courage (A Roman Catholic apostolate for men and women who experience same-sex attractions and those who love them.) –http://www.couragerc.org/
6. DignityUSA (DignityUSA works for respect and justice for people of all sexual orientations, genders, and gender identities—especially gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual and intersex persons—in the Catholic Church and the world through education, advocacy, and support.) –http://www.dignityusa.org/
7. New Advent – http://www.newadvent.org/
8. Religion On-line –http://www.religion-online.org/
9. Saints and Angels –http://www.catholic.org/saints/stindex.php
10. The Vatican –http://www.vatican.va/

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Social Justice and Environment

1. Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/justpeace/documents/rc_pc_justpeace_doc_20060526_compendio-dott-soc_en.html
2. Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives –http://www.kairoscanada.org/
3. Canadian Jesuits International –http://www.canadianjesuitsinternational.ca/index.asp
4. Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (U.K.) –cafod.org.uk
5. Catholic Organization for Development and Peace –http://www.devp.org/  
6. Saint Kateri Conservation Center– https://www.kateri.org/
7. The Catholic Labor Network – http://catholiclabor.org/
8. Centre for Social Justice –http://www.socialjustice.org/
9. Christian Peacemaker Teams –http://www.cpt.org/
10. Citizens for Public Justice –http://www.cpj.ca/
11. John Dear, S.J. –http://www.johndear.org
12. Education for Justice –http://www.educationforjustice.org/
13. Maquila Solidarity Network – https://www.maquilasolidarity.org/
14. Pax Christi International –http://www.paxchristi.net/international/eng/index.php
15. Sojourners –http://www.sojo.net/
16. Transforming Our World:  Our Catholic Faith in Action (USCCB) –http://www.usccb.org/campus/

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Catholic News Agencies

1. America (Published by The Society of Jesus) –http://www.americamagazine.org/
2. Catholic Exchange –http://catholicexchange.com/
3. The Catholic Herald –http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/
4. Catholic News Service –http://www.catholicnews.com/
5. The Catholic Register –http://www.catholicregister.org/
6. Catholic TV Network –http://www.catholictv.com/home.aspx
7. National Catholic Reporter –http://ncronline.org/
8. Prairie Messenger (Canadian) – https://www.prairiemessenger.ca/
9. Salt and Light (video) –https://slmedia.org/
10. The Tablet –http://www.thetablet.co.uk/
11. US Catholic –http://www.uscatholic.org/
12. Whispers in the Loggia –http://whispersintheloggia.blogspot.com/
13. Zenit News-http://www.zenit.org/english/
14. The Vatican (video) –http://www.youtube.com/vatican
15. Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html

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Retreats/Pilgrimages

1. Loyola House, Guelph –http://www.loyolahouse.ca/
2. Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, Pickering –http://www.manresa-canada.ca/
3. Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, Mississauga –qoa.ca
4. Villa St. Joseph, Cobourg, ON https://www.villastjoseph.ca/
5. Loretto Maryholme, Keswick, ON https://www.lorettomaryholme.ca/
6. Galilee Centre, Arnprior, On https://www.galileecentre.com/
7. Providence Spirituality Centre, Kingston www.spiritualitycentre.ca

Association of Catholic Retreat Centres

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Greater Toronto Area

1. Archdiocese of Toronto –http://www.archtoronto.org/
2. Regis College –http://www.regiscollege.ca/
3. University of St. Michael’s College – http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/
4. Office of Catholic Youth –http://www.ocytoronto.org
5. Diocese of Hamilton – http://www.hamiltondiocese.com/

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Bishops Conferences and Assemblies

1. Assembly of Ontario Catholic Bishops – http://acbo.on.ca/
2. Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops –cccb.ca
3. Catholic Church in England and Wales –http://www.catholicew.org.uk/
4. Scottish Catholic Bishops https://www.bcos.org.uk/
5. Irish Catholic Bishops Conference https://www.catholicbishops.ie/
6. US National Conference of Catholic Bishops –http://www.usccb.org/

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Education Resources

1. Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day (focus on literacy)-http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/
2. My Best Posts On Classroom Managementhttp://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/07/23/my-best-posts-on-classroom-management/
3. Web 2.0 Resources http://www.edudemic.com/
4. Lesson Plan Templates https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/mtpracticum/Forms_Resources.html
5. Free technology for teachershttp://www.freetech4teachers.com/
6. Kathy Schrock’s Guide to Everythinghttp://www.schrockguide.net/
7. Project Based Learninghttp://www.bie.org/about/
8. ASCDhttp://www.ascd.org/Default.aspx
9. Instructional Strategies Online  https://www.spsd.sk.ca/program/online/resources/Pages/default.aspx
10. TRIBES http://tribes.com/
11. The Religion Teacher (Strategies for teachers and catechists)
12. The Catholic Toolbox (Teaching tools for parents and classroom educators)
13. National Catholic Educational Association

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World Religions, Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue

1. Paulist Office for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations –http://www.tomryancsp.org/newsletter.htm
2. USCCB Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs  http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/ecumenical-and-interreligious-collaboration.cfm
3. The Best Websites To Learn About Various Religions (& English) http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/07/07/the-best-websites-to-learn-about-various-religions-english/
4. World Religions Facts http://www.religionfacts.com/
5. Religion refdesk http://www.refdesk.com/factrel.html
6. Virtual Religious Sites (Muslim) http://www.3dmekanlar.com/en/3d-religious.html
7. Virtual Religion Index http://virtualreligion.net/vri/
8. Religion News Service http://www.religionnews.com/

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