Edmund rice education australia touchstone justice and solidarity as a catholic school in the edmund rice tradition we are committed to justice and peace for all grounded in a spirituality of action and reflection that calls us to stand in solidarity with those who are marginalised and the earth itself. Year 8 social justice presentation st dominics college edmund rice education australia apps on the app store edmund rice schools trust competitors, revenue and. For blessed edmund rice it was a symbol of the purpose of education the liberation of hearts and minds to empower people to action difference for the common good of society. St francis catholic college, edmondson park, edmondson park.
Connecting the edmund rice movement life of edmund rice. The edmund rice 1638 association is one of the oldest family associations in the united states. It is the outcome of one of two project groups, the national planning committee for schools governance schools and shaping our future committee oceania brothers communities. The fifty chapters, described as a course of spiritual strategy urged people living in the world, to meditate, to. Erea strategic directions 2015 2019 imagesereastrategicdirections201520193. Liberating education, gospel spirituality, inclusive community and justice. St francis catholic college is an exciting new p12 school in edmondson park, in the parish of macquarie fields in the. This book is out of print but is available for purchase on cd. Edmund rice education australia erea is the network of schools, entities and offices offering a catholic education in the tradition of blessed edmund rice. After leaving school, edmund went to the town of waterford to assist in.
In 1793 edmund rice bought a book which he kept and used for the rest of his life. Its striking insight supports any stage of recovery, but the daily readings in this book are not simply for a better recovery. We have been meeting for an annual family reunion for about 100 years. This is made possible through alignment to the four touchstones. Liberating education we open hearts and minds, through quality teaching and learning experiences, so that through critical reflection and engagement each person is hopefilled and free to build a better world for all. Howard zeiderman, president a new touchstones volume hits the shelves the touchstones discussion project has released our newest book, touchstones. Established in 2007 by the christian brothers, erea is a network of schools, entities and offices that offer a catholic education in the tradition of its founder, blessed edmund rice. Boys succeed at edmund rice college 112 mt keira rd, west wollongong. Exploring american perspectives, volume i, to address the.
We cant wait to see you, click on annual reunion above for details. Edmund rice education australia st patricks college. The st edwards college community values the importance of interfaith dialogue as a means of raising awareness and developing. My name is robert cooper, i have over ten years teaching experience and have worked in rural and metropolitan settings. The 2019 family reunion will be held in lexington and concord, ma, september 2728, 2019. In 2014 there are almost 50 schools administered by erea. Each school community strives to embody the values of the gospel of jesus christ and the essential elements of an edmund rice christian brother education. I am looking forward to teaching year 7 at edmund rice college this year and hopefully beyond. Edmund rice education australia touchstone gospel spirituality as and edmund rice community we are engaged in interfaith dialogue and respect the spirituality authentically lived by those who come from other religions. The founder of the congregation of the christian brothers, edmund rice, was born on june 1, 1762, the fourth of seven sons, on a tiny farm near callan, ireland.
Edmund rice college boys succeed at edmund rice college. Celebrating the feast of edmund rice waverley college. The charter identifies for us four touchstones of what an edmund rice education looks like liberating education, gospel spirituality, justice and solidarity and an inclusive community. Living these touchstones gives edmund rice education australia a special position in educating for liberation and possibility. Edmund rice education australia st edmunds college canberra. Edmund rice 1638 association, sudbury, massachusetts. Previously he was director of schools for the diocese of maitlandnewcastle. Sion school in waterford, educating the youth of ireland and starting the christian brothers. Edmunds parents wanted their seven sons to have a good education.
Thought for the day edmund rice education australia. That was the law in ireland when edmund rice, who was born in 1762, grew up. We are supported and challenged by the charter for catholic schools in the edmund rice tradition which features four touchstones that help us to enhance our core business of forming young men who know and live the wisdom of serving their god. Edmund rice education a ustralia was estab lished in october 2007. Ambrose treacy college is proud to be a catholic school in the edmund rice tradition, which is administered by edmund rice education australia erea. The national office for erea is located in richmond, victoria. These provide the focus for the reflections, together with two further themes the craft of teaching and young people. Adonijah ashur baby baptized barre became boston boys brigham brookfield brothers brought building built bushels cabin captain moses rice cattle charlemont child children were born church cloth colonies colonists conway court cyrus daugh daughter deacon edmund rice deerfield descendant died elizabeth. The people of ireland were harshly ruled at that time by the british, who believed that if the irish were uneducated, they would be easier to rule. As catholic schools in the edmund rice tradition, we aspire to be faithful to the four touchstones in the charter. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. In the light of reflection and wide consultation, the charter continues to use four touchstones to describe the culture of a catholic school in the edmund rice tradition that is striving for authenticity. Christian brothers college is a leading school in edmund rice education beyond borders and.
Edmund rice education australia erea ambrose treacy. The edmund rice tradition identifies four touchstones that are measures of authenticity in catholic education. Wards rice family and the supplement to that book, bringing it up to date at the time of publication. A terrace gentleman is a person who demonstrates wisdom in aspiring to excellence and engaging wholeheartedly in the life and mission of the college. He has been director of the catholic institute of western australia, director of the edmund rice centre for social justice and head of the school of religious education and professor and assistant dean of education at the university of notre dame in fremantle.
Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list price. He lived in stanstead, suffolk and berkhamsted, hertfordshire before sailing with his family to america. Edmund rice education australia was established in october 2007. Blessed edmund ignatius rice was a roman catholic missionary and educationalist born in ireland in 1789. Touchstones offers profound advice for lifes many changes and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the effects of common emotions such as anger, resentment, and fear.
Erea schools strive to offer a liberating education, based on a gospel spirituality, within an inclusive community committed to. These touchstones help us set our direction and define our goals as, following blessed edmunds example, we continue to reflect and to seek to make the gospel a living reality in our communities. I have finished up the lucky stiff, part of the john j. After leaving school, edmund went to the town of waterford to assist in his uncles growing export business. Our school is a member of the edmund rice school network, a consortium of catholic schools that educate in the spirit and tradition of the edmund rice christian brothers. St brendans college operates under the auspices of edmund rice education australia erea, the body of schools offering a catholic education in the tradition of blessed edmund rice. As the first lay principal of the college, and having just completed 10 years in this role, there is a need for me to ensure that the influence of the brothers, and the edmund rice charism continues. Connection is the most organic and natural expression of the positive outcomes edmund rice camps can produce.
As a catholic school in the edmund rice tradition, our faith, traditions and practices are central to our vision and mission. As catholic schools in the edmund rice tradition, we aspire to be faithful to these four touchstones. Wayne tinsey is the executive director of edmund rice education australia erea. The edmund rice tradition identifies four touchstones that are guides towards deeper authenticity in catholic education. In the 1832 rule it is one of the five spiritual books to be kept in common for the brothers. Rostrevor college was founded in 1923 under the edmund rice tradition, which still remains a vital part of the college ethos. A genealogical register of edmund rice descendants, published by the association in 1970. Edmund rice education australia school st columbans college.
Member schools agree to the charter for catholic schools in the edmund rice tradition which was first used in 2004 and revised in 2011 to include 4 primary touchstones. One of the touchstones of the charter for catholic schools in the edmund rice tradition is liberating education we open our hearts and minds, through quality teaching and learning experiences, so that through critical re. He grew up in a relatively welloff catholic family where he developed in faith and received a limited education before. When we celebrate the may procession we also mark the feast of edmund rice, the inspiration for our schools.
The charter identifies for us four touchstones of what an edmund rice education looks like liberating education, gospel spirituality, justice and solidarity. These touchstones give us ideals authentically linked with the charism which underpins the ministry in our schools and educational endeavours. In 1861, at the age of 19, he mustered into the 19 th massachusetts volunteer infantry, embarking upon a lifelong career of service to his country. If youve found this site, like it so that youll see updates on your news feed. A short biography of edmund rice br richard walsh edmund rice was born at westcourt, the family tenant farm in callan, county kilkenny, ireland, on 1 june 1762. The charter was renewed in 2018 and is the foundational document for edmund rice schools in australia. Edmund rice education australia strives to offer a liberating education, based on a gospel spirituality, within an inclusive community, committed to justice and solidarity. Our educational philosophy is inspired by the christian story of liberation, hope and possibility. He landed in the massachusetts bay colony in summer or fall of 1638, thought to be first living in the town of watertown, massachusetts. Edmund ignatius rice, born june 1, 1762, callan, county kilkenny, ire. This message to our community is from paul d oakley cfc the president of edmund rice education australia on behalf of its council to mark the occasion in 2017, our 107th may procession.
The edmund rice network, england, is committed to the safeguarding policies of the catholic church in england and wales, to take all reasonable steps to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from any form of abuse or maltreatment and to promote a safe environment for them. He is best remembered for receiving the medal of honor while repelling picketts charge during the battle of gettysburg. Edmund rice education australia trinity college, perth. St patricks college is conducted in the edmund rice tradition and offers a distinctive catholic education philosophy. These are the focus for the stories, thoughts and reflections in this collection. In our edmund rice and heritage masses, liturgies, retreat days and assemblies, there have been poignant moments throughout the year where the community was able to gather, celebrate and mature through ritual and prayer. Charter for catholic schools in the edmund rice tradition preamble in 1802, edmund rice commenced his first school for boys in waterford, ireland. It is the governing body of the schools previously administered by the chri stian brothers. It is this vision that edmund rice mirrored in his response to the gospel that is now lived in the touchstones of our erea schools. These touchstones provide the foundation for edmund rice schools to educate for justice and peace, and offer hope to a world where the dignity of humanity and the integrity of creation is often diminished. Recently graduated from highschool and the sole caregiver for members of her family, bronte was referred to edmund rice camps in 2019 for her second year with the organsation. It is the governing body of the schools previously administered by the christian brothers.
Joined by men who became known as the christian brothers, edmund extended his mission of providing education. St francis catholic college, edmondson park posts facebook. Malone series by craig rice, and a reread of the moving toyshop by edmund crispin. A catholic boys school in the edmund rice st edmunds. The book also includes reflections on leadership and the vocation of teacher, as well as some inspirational messages for our young.
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