Date: September 22, 2023
Length: Full Day
Topic: Together in Faith Day, Equity Action Plan and Online Mandatory Training Modules
Location: Various Catholic parishes across Windsor and Essex County
Presenter(s): Danielle Campo McLeod - WECDSB’s Mental Health Lead; David Ducharme - Director of Holy Family Retreat House; Christine Coyle - London Diocese Family & Youth Specialist; Deacon Keith Strohm - Deacon for the Archdiocese of Chicago; Rebecca Daoud - Campus Minister for FJ Brennan Catholic High School; Claire Bondy - Director of Lay Ecclesial Ministry and Ongoing Formation for the Diocese of London; Brenda Reinkeluers - Peace and Restorative Practices Facilitator; Frank Lepain - Deacon for the Windsor-Lake St. Clair Catholic Family of Parishes
Description: In the morning, staff will gather as a “Family of Schools” to celebrate Mass. This year’s theme will be “Called to Know” based on Psalm 139. After Mass, a guest speaker will present and speak to the importance of knowing our students, staff and God. The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board’s Equity Action Plan will be presented. In the afternoon, staff will complete online mandatory training modules (Asbestos Awareness, Bill 13 & Emergency Response, Violence Prevention in the Workplace, WHMIS, Auto-Injector eLearning Course (WECHU), Concussion Identification, Management and Prevention for School eLearning Course (OPHEA), Ryan’s Law: Asthma in the School eLearning Course (WECHU)).