March 14, 2005

1.    Summer Seminars Abroad for Spanish Teachers:  Guatemala July 5-21, 2005.  FOR FULLEST CONSIDERATION, PLEASE APPLY BY MARCH 31, 2005.  The Center for Latin American Studies and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at The Ohio State University announce this year's intensive Summer Seminars Abroad, a two-week workshop in language and linguistics in Antigua, Guatemala.  The purpose of the program is to provide selected students with an opportunity to analyze and practice the Spanish language in a natural linguistic and cultural context, and to receive university credit for that experience.  The program is intended primarily for Spanish teachers.  Application is open, however, to undergraduate and graduate students from Spanish and other disciplines who have a demonstrated ability in the use of the Spanish language and a need for this type of course.  Both native and non-native speakers of Spanish are invited to apply.  More information and applications are available at http://oia.osu.edu/ssast/.

2.    The Middle East Studies Summer Workshop, June 20-July 1:  The workshop will be comprised of daily lectures and presentations on various aspects of the Middle East including culture, language and literature, history, religion, social institutions, folklore, cuisine, art and architecture, and the status of women, as well as lectures on teaching strategies.  One day of the workshop will be devoted to a full day tour of various Middle Eastern religious and community organizations.  Financial Aid grants in the form of partial tuition and fee authorizations may be available.  The workshop is geared primarily toward the needs and interests of K-12 teachers, educators and administrators.  The workshop is available on a credit or non-credit basis.  Application deadline: 
May 20, 2005.  More information:  http://oia.osu.edu/mesc/Website_files/ or wightman.16@osu.edu.

3.    Accredited Colleges/Universities in Ohio:  Teachers wishing to know the names of Ohio colleges and universities which are accredited by the State Department can locate a list at http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.asp.

4.    How You Can Have a Super K Classroom:  This practical seminar answers questions kindergarten teachers ask most.  You'll discover how to introduce avenues of learning that are fun and open a gateway to academic success.  You'll learn how to use different modalities to teach different kinds of learners.
        The seminar will be held in Columbus on May 9 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 350 N. High Street. 
        To register call 1-800-462-1478.

5.    Weekly Religion Ideas, Standard III C:7,8,9
For Teachers:  One of the best resources for helping students plan and participate in the Mass and prayer services is the Leaders' Manual (hymnal for Catholic students).  It gives: 
            "some rules for Liturgy with Children"
            "calendar of school liturgies"
            "Children and the Church's Liturgy"
            "Ideas for liturgies with Children during the Church Year and Seasons"
            "Daily Prayer Ideas"
            "The Directory for Masses with Children"
The manual will help any teacher/catechist understand what we do in Liturgy whether it is Eucharistic or a prayer service.
        There is a connection between the Jewish Sabbath and the Christian Sunday!   Observance for Christian Worship finds its roots in Jewish liturgical life.  Both are trying to give us time for family and friends, time for study and reflection on our lives and all creation and time with our larger faith community.  The classic explanation of the Sabbath is Abraham Heschel's book:  The Sabbath:  Its Meaning for Modern Man.  We can learn much from our Jewish brothers and sisters about this special day.  Another good book regarding the relationship between Passover, the Last Supper and the Eucharistic Liturgy is Making the Eucharist Matter by Frank Andersen, M.S.C.  Teaching Christian Children about Judaism by Deborah J. Levine is another good book in this regard.  A music tape goes with it.  The Department of Religious Education has all these resources in its library.

For the Classroom:  1)  Lent is a good time to review the meaning of the Eucharistic Liturgy and the Paschal Mystery it celebrates.  Many ideas and resources for catechesis on the Mass were given in the October 6, 2004 Weekly Religion Ideas.  2) Take the story of the Exodus (Ex. 14 and 15) which the Passover celebrates and connect it with our Eucharistic Liturgy.  What slavery are we free from?  What are we celebrating in Easter, but the fact of being saved from sin and death to work for a better world and eventually to enjoy eternal life with God?  Jesus showed us the way. 

Resources:  The DeSales Series "Our Celebration of the Eucharist" VTE 1038-1040.  Session I is "From Passover to Eucharist".  The Department of Religious Education has a video on "The Passover" VTE 1662 and also a book The Passover Seder by Emily Sper.  VTE 1659.  "In Remembrance" is a recreation film of the Last Supper (HS-Adult).  Catechist Magazine, March '05, has an article on Moses and with a good tear out activity as you review the Exodus Story.  For those who are teaching about Judaism A Christian's Guide to Judaism by Michael Lotker from Paulist Press is also available.  In Catechist Magazine, March '05, there are ideas for teaching about St. Joseph (St. Joseph's Table) p. 43 and St. Patrick, p. 45.  Religion Teacher's Journal, March 2005 also has an article on "The Last Supper then and Now", Come and Celebrate!  pp. 7-8; and ideas and prayers for St. Patrick Day pp. 5 and 29. 

5.    Principal Openings Diocese of Columbus: 
            -Saint Mary School, Columbus
            -Saint Joseph School, Dover
            -Saint Andrew School, Columbus
        -All applicants must be active, practicing Catholics and must possess - or be eligible for appropriate Ohio administrative certification/licensure.
        Contact the Diocesan Department of Education Personnel Office for further information.
        The administrator's application is available on-line at www.cdeducation.org.

6.    Principal Opening, Diocese of Youngstown:  The Diocese of Youngstown is seeking candidates for the position of principal at Immaculate Conception School, Youngstown.  Applicants must be Catholic, actively committed to developing a faith community and fully supportive of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
        Further information can be obtained by calling (330) 744-8451, ext. 286.

7.    Filmstrip Projectors:  Anyone who might be able to use film strip projectors should call Immaculate Conception principal John Grossman at 614-267-6579.

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