A new unit in the Scripture module this month looks at the parables of Jesus. It is organised in response to questions rather than in the usual format. We would be pleased to receive any critique you might like to offer. Use the Contact us button at the bottom of the front page of RESource.

Secondary RECs and FDCs Conference Leading and Learning in the Catholic School Moonee Valley Racecourse, July 22-23. Register online through IPLS.

Child Theology and Religious Education - A Seminar with Dr Keith White, Wed. June 23 at Treacy Centre, Parkville 2-4.30 pm, Cost $25. lauriebarton@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au

Faith and Positive Psychology Conference Tues. July 27, 9.30-3.45, Geelong Grammar School

MCD Centenary Conference The Future of Religion in Australian Society July 3-7, Trinity College Melbourne.

Peter Vardy at Xavier College 16th June, Ethics in the 21st Century Students $15, Teachers $75 or free with 12 students.  

Central to Jesus' style of teaching in the synoptic gospels, this unit explores the relevance, the styles and the meaning of the parables.

Dialogue Australasia Network (DAN) is an exciting and important initiative arising from a commitment to develop Values, Philosophy & Religious Studies with intellectual rigour and contemporary relevance in Australasian schools. Check its website and look out for the twice yearly issue of its journal: Dialogue Australasia

We have mentioned it before but the new website examining the life, work and spirituality of Bl Mary MacKillop will be invaluable as her canonisation aproaches.

Was Tony Abbott's confession that sometimes his responses were less than 'gospel truth' an honest response or a foolish admission? Should we be always 100% honest? Can we be?

Neither Liberal or Labor parties offer much in the way of hope for people fleeing war and terror and seeking refuge in Australia. Here are some responses to their policies.

Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins continue to keep Atheism 'in the news'. Paul Monk, an Australian thinker has recently made a contribution to the debate. What is the basis of the Church's faith in God?