For Teachers

The Religious Education Advisors oversee the delivery of the National Religious Education Curriculum in all Catholic primary and secondary schools within the diocese.  They provide schools with supporting resources, oversee the professional development of school staff, provide opportunities for ongoing formation in the faith of those working in the schools and assist Te Kupenga - Catholic Theological College by promoting various tertiary papers/course in Theology, Scripture, Spirituality, Religious Education and Catholic Character.

In addition to this, they support principals and boards of trustees to meet the recommendations of a school’s Catholic Character review, organise the annual Commissioning Masses to bless the academic year and contribute to reviewing the Religious Education Curriculum with the national Religious Education under the leadership of Anne Kennedy and Colin MacLeod at NCRS.

Primary Schools Advisor: Dianne Porter

Email: diannep@cdh.org.nz

Secondary Schools Advisor: Paul Shannon

Email: pauls@cdh.org.nz

Further Education:

Are you looking to further your education? Consider studying towards a tertiary level qualification at Te Kupenga - Catholic Theological College. Te Kupenga incorporates The Catholic Institute (TCI) and Good Shepherd College. (GSC)

Te Kupenga - Catholic Theological College Lecturer: Fadi Yalda

Email: f.yalda@ctc.ac.nz

Te Kupenga - Catholic Theological College is open to all students, resident in New Zealand, who wish to study theology (and its related disciplines) in the Catholic tradition.