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DOMN LIBRARY & FAITH FORMATION
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1.
The Maitland Newcastle Diocese is presently in the process of re-establishing a Diocesan Library. The library aims to provide a relevant, accessible and current information service to support the faith and religious dimensions of the dioceses. Your response to the following questions will be used to help inform decisions.
Which best describes your work or association with the MN Diocese (Choose all that apply to you).
(Required.)
Catholic Development Fund (CDF)
Catholic Care Social Services (CCSS)
Catholic Schools Office - CSO Newcastle West
Catholic Schools Office - School Teacher
Development and Relief Agency (DARA)
Diocesan Offices
Office of Safe Guarding (OOSG)
Parish (please specify)
Religious order
Shared Services
Special Religious Education [SRE] Teacher
St Nicholas Early Education
St Nicholas Pathways
St Nicholas OOSH
Student - University
Student - School
Other (please specify)
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2.
From the list below, please indicate areas where the Diocesan Library could support you (Choose all that apply to you):
(Required.)
Adult Faith formation
Resources to help understand how our work contributes to the life and mission of the Church
Pastoral Placement Program
Religious Education Teacher K-6
Religious Education Teacher (Stages 4 & 5)
Religious Education Teacher (Stage 6)
Special Religious Education (SRE)
Sacraments of Initiation
Seasons for Growth
Marriage and Relationship Education
Study - Higher Education (University courses in Faith and Religion)
Worship and Prayer
Liturgy
RCIA
Family Ministry
Chaplaincies
Social Justice
Ecumenical and Interfaith initiatives
Aboriginal Catholic Ministry
Caritas
Catholic Mission
Council for Australian Catholic Women
Parish Lay leaders
Parish Leadership Teams
Vocations
Personal faith journey
Other (please specify)
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3.
How might you use the Diocesan Library? (Choose all that apply to you)
(Required.)
Online resources to support my working role in the diocese
Online resources to support my studies in specific courses
Online resources to support my personal faith development/needs
A place where I could browse the physical collection and borrow books
A place where I could study, read, reflect in quiet
Research (electronic and hard copy resources)
I’d be interested in attending organised programs, discussion groups, talks, and exhibitions held at the Library
Library Book Club
I’d be interested in using the centre for events I would organise (programs, discussion groups, talks, exhibitions etc)
Help with research, referencing and computer skills
Other (please specify)
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4.
I am enrolled in the following courses offered
through the diocese
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(Required.)
I am not undertaking any study offered by the diocese
Christian Formation Course (Mayfield & Morpeth)
ACU Graduate Certificate in Mission and Culture (GCMC)
I am enrolled/enrolling in another course offered through the diocese.
Please specify the course
5.
If you are undertaking study in a religious, theological, ethics or faith formation course
not
offered through the diocese, please indicate the
course and institution
in the space below.
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6.
If I was to use the Diocesan Library, I would be
more likely
to access the Library if it was:
(Required.)
In the Diocesan Precinct, Hunter Street, Newcastle West.
At Lochinvar, within the grounds of the convent and St Joseph’s College.
It was at either of these locations.
Other (please specify)
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7.
The following options would be essential for me to make use of the Diocesan Library. (Choose all that apply to you).
(Required.)
A system enabling physical resources (books, kits, journals etc) to be delivered to a location close to me, such as a school, church or parish office.
Online resources directly related to my study.
Online resources directly related to my teaching.
Online resources directly related to my faith formation.
Organised programs, discussion groups, talks, exhibitions, meetings, book club etc.
Parking close to the Library
I would most likely not use the Diocesan Library.
Other (please specify)
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8.
What faith formation opportunities are currently available in your Parish. e.g Lenten group
(Required.)
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9.
What faith formation activities would you like to be involved in?
Some examples may be:
Exploring the scriptures through art
My Faith Journey
Sacramental connections with my children/grandchildren
Exploring Theology
Exploring Liturgy
(Required.)
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10.
Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions. Your input will make a valuable contribution to the establishment of the Diocesan Library and Faith Formation opportunities. Please share any other suggestions you may have.
(Required.)
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