Faculty/Staff FormationFaculty/Staff Formation

Alice I. Hession

Director of FormationXaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools

Models of Faculty Formation

Two approaches

Formational

Thematic

FormationalConcerned with the faith journey of individual

ThematicConcerned with the values a school holds and the process by which a faculty member comes to accept and espouse those values

Dimensions of Faculty Faith FormationDimensions of Faculty Faith Formation

Elements of Faculty Formation

The unique Tradition of your School

Community Prayer & Liturgy Service Message Moral Formation Missionary Perspective

Adapted from Our Hearts Were Burning Within US,

US Catholic Bishops, 1999

The Unique Tradition The Unique Tradition of Your Schoolof Your School

Mission, Vision, ValuesMission, Vision, Values SpiritualitySpirituality HistoryHistory

Xaverian SpiritXaverian Spirit Mission, Vision, Values, Calls, Mission, Vision, Values, Calls,

Goals, and Criteria of Xaverian Goals, and Criteria of Xaverian Brothers Sponsored SchoolsBrothers Sponsored Schools

Spirituality of Theodore James Spirituality of Theodore James RykenRyken

Fundamental Principles of the Fundamental Principles of the Xaverian BrothersXaverian Brothers

History of Xaverian Educational History of Xaverian Educational MissionMission

Xaverian Brothers Today: Xaverian Brothers Today: Contemplative Stance and Mission Contemplative Stance and Mission to the Poor and Marginalizedto the Poor and Marginalized

CommunityCommunity

Growth in personal Growth in personal

relationshipsrelationships Celebration of gifts, talents, Celebration of gifts, talents,

and life’s blessingsand life’s blessings Recognition and involvement Recognition and involvement

of familyof family

Prayer and Prayer and LiturgyLiturgy

Understanding of role of liturgy in Catholic life

Practices of Catholic piety and devotion

Shared personal prayer Opportunities of

contemplation and meditation

ServiceService

Personal service to those in Personal service to those in needneed

Social actionSocial action Global callGlobal call

MessageMessage

- Understanding the basic - Understanding the basic teachings of the teachings of the Catholic faithCatholic faith

- Importance of Scripture- Importance of Scripture

- Social Justice and the - Social Justice and the Dignity of the Human Dignity of the Human PersonPerson

- Current Church - Current Church teachingsteachings

Moral FormationMoral Formation

Appreciation of Christian

values and

moral norms

Christian ethics

Clarification of current

religious and moral

questions in light of faith

Missionary PerspectiveMissionary Perspective

EvangelizationEcumenical dialogueGlobal Perspective of Mission

Models of Faculty Formation

Two approaches

Formational

Thematic

FormationalConcerned with the faith journey of individual

ThematicConcerned with the values a school holds and the process by which a faculty member comes to accept and espouse those values

Models of Faculty Formation

Thematic Approaches

– Teaching as Ministry

– Transmitting Culture

– Legacy

Models of Faculty Formation

Formative Approaches

– Evangelization

– RCIA/Formation Model

– Discipleship

Faculty Formation Committee

Membership - 5-10 members including at least one

administrative contact person

Develop a vision of faculty formation for the school

Coordinate Elements of Faculty Formation

Sample Structures

1,100 students – 80 faculty

Formation Committee - 8-10

including Assistant Principal

- Retreat

- Social

- Cultural

- Prayer

- Schools for Justice

- Book Discussion

450 Students – 35 Faculty

Formation Committee – 5 including Campus Minister

- Prayer

- Social

- Service

- Retreat

- Mentoring

o Do you have an operating model, formational or thematic, of Faculty/Staff Formation in your school?

o What are the specific goals of your program?

o What particular elements have been the focus of your Faculty/Staff Formation efforts in the past few years? Why? What elements have not been included? Why?

o How would a model supplement and inform Staff Development and Faculty Supervision processes?

o Has your Board supported the Faculty/Staff Formation effort with sufficient resources?