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Event
December 5, 2023

EY2P HT & DHT Briefing (online)

1:00PM-3:00PM

EY2P are holding a HT & DHT Briefing on 5 December. This is training for those schools who have signed up as part of the Primary School Improvement.

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Education
December 6, 2023
St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool

ASP training with John Atkinson

Full day training at St Margaret Clitherow Centre – this event is now fully booked.

St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool

Croxteth Drive

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L17 1AA

Event
December 6, 2023

EY2P Progression in Nursery Literacy Spring Term (online)

09:00AM-12:00PM

EY2P are holding a Progression in Nursery Literacy Spring Term session. This is training for those schools who have signed up as part of the Primary School Improvement. You can sign up below

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Event
December 6, 2023

EY2P Progression in Reception Literacy Spring Term (online)

1:00PM-4:00PM

EY2P are holding a Progression in Reception Literacy Spring Term session on 6 December. This is training for those schools who have signed up as part of the Primary School Improvement. Sign up is below

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Event
December 6, 2023
St Patrick, Wigan

Advent Evening of Recollection

7:00PM

An Advent Evening of Recollection for Men, organised by the Wigan and District Catholic Men's Society will take place in St Patrick's Church on 6 December. The evening will include a talk by CMS Chaplain and Parish Priest Fr Ian O'Shea, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, concluding with Night Prayer and Benediction. Afterwards, refreshments will be served in the Lappin Room. All men are welcome.

St Patrick, Wigan

Hardybutts

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WN1 3RZ

Talk
December 7, 2023
FML 014, Hope University

Lumen Gentium: Dogmatic Constitution on the Church Lecture

5:30PM - 7:00PM

The second event of the Vatican II Constitutions Lecture and Seminar Series will take place in December at Liverpool Hope University. This can also be viewed online. The speaker will be Paul McPartlan, who will be giving a talk on Lumen Gentium. The day starts with a seminar, then refreshments, before ending with a lecture. Please book your place below.

FML 014, Hope University

FML 014, Hope Park, Taggart Avenue, L16 9JD

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Talk
December 7, 2023
AJB 059, Hope University

Lumen Gentium: Dogmatic Constitution on the Church Seminar

3PM - 4:30PM

The second event of the Vatican II Constitutions Lecture and Seminar Series will take place in December at Liverpool Hope University. This can also be viewed online. The speaker will be Paul McPartlan, who will be giving a talk on Lumen Gentium. The day starts with a seminar, then refreshments, before ending with a lecture. Please book your place below.

AJB 059, Hope University

AJB 059, Hope Park, Taggart Avenue, L16 9JD

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Concert
December 10, 2023
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

A Ceremony of Carols

3:00PM

The boy choristers join harpist Elizabeth McNulty to perform Benjamin Britten’s sequence of carol texts by English poets. The performance lasts around 40 minutes and is free to attend, with a retiring collection.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

Mount Pleasant

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L3 5TQ

Mass
December 10, 2023
St Catherine of Siena & All Saints, Golborne

LGBT+ Catholic Gathering

2:00PM

The next LGBT+ Catholic gathering will take place in Golborne, just off the East Lancs Road. This is an invitation to come for a time of reflection and prayer. All are welcome.

St Catherine of Siena & All Saints, Golborne

High Street

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Golborne

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WA3 3BG

Service
December 10, 2023
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

Lights to Remember Service

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Marie Curie will be hosting their Lights to Remember Service on 10 December. The event is for people who have been affected by terminal illness or bereavement, and an opportunity to come together, joined by Marie Curie staff and inspirational supporters. Refreshments and mince pies will be served after the service. All are warmly invited.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

Mount Pleasant

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L3 5TQ

Course
December 11, 2023
St Bede, Widnes

RCIA Workshop

6:30PM -8:00PM

Following the feedback from our previous series of workshops, we have arranged a second list of meetings for anyone who coordinates or helps at RCIA meetings to come together for a catch up, training and sharing of resources meeting. This will be a continuation of the discussion we began in September, but if you were unable to attend previously, you’re very welcome to join us now. To book your place, please email rcia@rcaol.org.uk

St Bede, Widnes

Leigh Avenue

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WA8 6EL

Event
December 12, 2023
St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool

Addressing SEMH Concerns in Schools training day

9:00-15:30

This full-day program aims to equip school leaders with both a deep understanding of SEMH challenges and practical strategies to implement empathetic leadership in their schools.

St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool

Croxteth Drive

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L17 1AA

Course
December 13, 2023
St Joseph, Wrightington

RCIA Workshop

6:30PM - 8:00PM

Following the feedback from our previous series of workshops, we have arranged a second list of meetings for anyone who coordinates or helps at RCIA meetings to come together for a catch up, training and sharing of resources meeting. This will be a continuation of the discussion we began in September, but if you were unable to attend previously, you’re very welcome to join us now. To book your place, please email rcia@rcaol.org.uk

St Joseph, Wrightington

Crow Orchard Lane

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Wrightington

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WN6 9PA

Concert
December 14, 2023
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

Clatterbridge Christmas Concert

7:30PM - 9:00PM

All are welcome to attend the Clatterbridge Christmas Concert at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. Legendary entertainer Pete Price will host as the Wirral Orchestra and Choir take you on a sleigh ride of Christmas favourites. There will also be a chance to win a Christmas shop full of treats, courtesy of Tesco. Ticket information is below.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

Mount Pleasant

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L3 5TQ

Concert
December 16, 2023
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

A Celebration of Christmas

7:00PM

All are welcome to the Metropolitan Cathedral for a family Christmas concert with music from the choirs and carols for all to sing. Tickets can be purchased below. They are priced at £10 each, or £18

Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

Mount Pleasant

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L3 5TQ

Concert
December 17, 2023
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

Festival Carol Service

5:00PM

A traditional carol service with carols for all to sing, and seasonal music sung by the choir.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

Mount Pleasant

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L3 5TQ

Event
December 22, 2023
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

Christmas by Candlelight

7:00PM

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King will be providing a two-course Christmas supper by candlelight in the Crypt Concert Room. You will get a welcome drink of fizz on arrival, and you will be able to listen to the Cathedral Youth Choir singing festive favourites. Tickets are priced at £50.00 per person. For more information, email Claire Hanlon on c.hanlon@metcathedral.org.uk

Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

Mount Pleasant

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L3 5TQ

Mass
December 24, 2023
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

Midnight Mass 2023

11:30PM

We are delighted to announce that Midnight Mass, celebrated by Archbishop McMahon OP, will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 4 this year, from the Metropolitan Cathedral with the Cathedral Choir. The start time is 23.30 and the congregation are asked to be in their seats by 23.15. No tickets are required.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

Mount Pleasant

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L3 5TQ

December 27, 2023

CAFOD Christmas Fun Run 2023

10:00AM

CAFOD’s Christmas Fun Run is back! Join us for some festive fun on Wednesday 27 December to walk, run, roll or stroll a 3km or 5km route, all raising money for CAFOD’s work. Get the family together for the Fun Run with a difference, all whilst burning off that Christmas indulgence! This year, the Christmas Fun Run will be raising funds for mums and babies fleeing conflict around the world. For more information, click below.

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Event
January 14, 2024

Peace Sunday Mass and Lecture "The challenges of non-violence in 2024: being non-violent in a violent world

11:00AM

Join Archbishop Malcolm and Pax Christi Liverpool for solemn mass at 11AM to mark Peace Sunday. This will be followed by the Liverpool Archdiocese Justice and Peace commission’s annual memorial lecture at 1:30 PM in the Gibberd room at the Cathedral. Andrew Jackson CEO of Pax Christi England and Wales will speak on ‘The challenges of non-violence in 2024: being non-violent in a violent world.’ For more details contact p.guidi@rcaol.org.uk

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Event
January 16, 2024
St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool

Addressing SEMH Concerns in Schools training day

9:00-15:30

This full-day program aims to equip school leaders with both a deep understanding of SEMH challenges and practical strategies to implement empathetic leadership in their schools.

St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool

Croxteth Drive

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L17 1AA

Talk
January 17, 2024
FML 014, Hope University

Sacrosanctum Concilium: Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy Lecture

5:30PM - 7:00PM

The third event of the Vatican II Constitutions Lecture and Seminar Series will take place in December at Liverpool Hope University, this can also be viewed online. This can also be viewed online. The speaker will be Peter McGrail, who will be giving a talk on Sacrosanctum Concilium. The day starts with a seminar, then refreshments, before ending with a lecture. Use the link below to book your place.

FML 014, Hope University

FML 014, Hope Park, Taggart Avenue, L16 9JD

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Talk
January 17, 2024
AJB 059, Hope University

Sacrosanctum Concilium: Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy Seminar

3PM - 4:30PM

The third event of the Vatican II Constitutions Lecture and Seminar Series will take place in December at Liverpool Hope University, this can also be viewed online. This can also be viewed online. The speaker will be Peter McGrail, who will be giving a talk on Sacrosanctum Concilium. The day starts with a seminar, then refreshments, before ending with a lecture. Use the link below to book your place.

AJB 059, Hope University

AJB 059, Hope Park, Taggart Avenue, L16 9JD

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January 18, 2024

Newman Association Talk

7:15pm

"Newman and Manning: two very different Cardinals - the tragedy of two good men misunderstanding each other." Speaker: Fr. Eamonn Mulcahy CCSp. Join us at St. Helen's Parish Centre, Crosby, L23 7TQ. Tea and coffee will be available from 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start. The event is free to attend and everyone is welcome.

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January 23, 2024

SeeSaw Training January/February 2024 (online)

3:30pm-4:30pm

What’s New in Seesaw January 23rd @ 3:30-4:30 ; Creating Accessible Learning Experiences January 31st @ 3:30-4:30; Using Formative Assessment with Seesaw February 1st @ 3:30-4:30

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Talk
February 7, 2024

Homes, Housing and Land

7:00PM -8:30PM

Hear from Housing People Building Communities on their refit of 2 disused Archdiocesan churches, and discuss the current housing shortage affecting refugees. This event is online. More information to follow.

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Event
February 27, 2024
St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool

Adaptive Teaching - full day training with Kate Taylor

09:30-15:30

This full-day program aims to explore the graduated response from Quality First Teaching through to implementation of an EHCP. The purpose of the course is to examine the barriers that pupils face in accessing the curriculum and to equip SENDCOs and curriculum leads with practical strategies that can be implemented back in school. The course may also be suitable for classroom practitioners who further wish to develop their own understanding of adaptive teaching.

St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool

Croxteth Drive

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L17 1AA

Talk
February 28, 2024
FML 014, Hope University

Gaudium et Spes: Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World Lecture

5:30PM - 7PM

The fourth event of the Vatican II Constitutions Lecture and Seminar Series will take place in December at Liverpool Hope University. This can be also be viewed online. The speaker will be Pat Jones, who will be giving a talk on Gaudium et Spes. The day starts with a seminar, then refreshments, before ending with a lecture. Please use the link below to book your place.

FML 014, Hope University

FML 014, Hope Park, Taggart Avenue, L16 9JD

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Talk
February 28, 2024
AJB 059, Hope University

Gaudium et Spes: Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World Seminar

3PM - 4:30PM

The fourth event of the Vatican II Constitutions Lecture and Seminar Series will take place in December at Liverpool Hope University. This can be also be viewed online. The speaker will be Pat Jones, who will be giving a talk on Gaudium et Spes. The day starts with a seminar, then refreshments, before ending with a lecture. Please use the link below to book your place.

AJB 059, Hope University

AJB 059, Hope Park, Taggart Avenue, L16 9JD

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Education
March 5, 2024
St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool

SEND Funding and Law Conference with Gary Freeman

Full day training at St Margaret Clitherow Centre – registrations will open in January 2024

St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool

Croxteth Drive

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L17 1AA

Education
March 6, 2024
DW Stadium

SEND Funding and Law Conference with Gary Freeman

Full day training at DW Stadium in Wigan – registrations will open in January 2024

DW Stadium

15 Loire Dr, Robin Park Rd, Wigan WN5 0UH

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Education
March 8, 2024
St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool

SEND Funding and Law Conference with Gary Freeman

Full day training at St Margaret Clitherow Centre – registrations will open in January 2024

St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool

Croxteth Drive

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L17 1AA

Event
March 9, 2024

Care for Creation: Commitments, Actions and Participation

10:00AM - 3:30PM

Providing input on the latest environmental initiatives across the Archdiocese, and Care for Creation leadership training. Speakers on the day include Bishop John Arnold, the current Environmental Lead for the Bishop's Conference of England and Wales. More information can be found below.

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March 22, 2024
St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool

"Assessment in Foundation Subjects" full day training with Emma Turner

9:30AM-3:00PM

In this full day of face to face training, Emma Turner will explore the following areas: Performance vs Learning Principles of effective assessment, Reflection on current approaches to assessment, The core purpose of assessment, The link between effective curriculum design and assessment in the foundation subjects, Reviewing our approach to assessment and data strategies, Challenges of assessing the foundation subjects. Sign up is below

St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool

Croxteth Drive

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L17 1AA

Course
April 17, 2024

Pupil Book Study Training April/May 2024 (online)

3:30pm-4:30pm

“Pupil Book Study: An evidence-informed guide to help quality assure the curriculum” training with Alex Bedford. The training is delivered in 3 sessions remotely. Dates: 17/04/2024 15:30; 24/04/2024 15:30; 01/05/2024 15:30

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