Welcome

The RE Symposium 2026 – Inspired by Faith brings together Catholic school and parish leaders for two days of learning, reflection, and collaboration focused on excellence in Religious Education and Catholic identity.

Hosted by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS), the symposium brings together a diverse range of international, national, and local presenters to support schools in enhancing curriculum practice, strengthening faith leadership, and preparing for the implementation of the new Religious Education Curriculum.

Participation in keynote sessions and workshops contributes toward professional learning and accreditation requirements, with a minimum of 10 hours available.

Held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, this two‑day symposium features inspiring keynote plenary sessions, engaging interactive workshops, and rich opportunities for dialogue, reflection, and professional networking.

Full two‑day registration is $350. A single‑day registration option is available exclusively for Clergy and Religious members at $175.

Register below to secure your place.

Who should attend

Schools are invited to register up to four participants, reflecting the collaborative nature of Religious Education and leadership. These places are designated for:

  • Principal

  • Religious Education Leader

  • Parish Priest or Religious

  • School leader (or potential future faith leader)

 

Key presenters and focus areas

The symposium will feature respected leaders in Religious Education, theology, and Catholic leadership, including Anne Kertz Kernion, Br Bill Short OFM, Professor Brother David Hall FMS, Sr Elizabeth Dowling RSM and Dr Dan White who will explore key themes essential to contemporary Catholic education including:

  • Religious Education curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment

  • Scripture, prayer, and liturgy

  • Sacraments

  • Leadership development

  • Parish and family engagement

  • Tradition and our shared story

  • Catholic school identity and culture

  • Registration 

 

What’s included

  • VCEA Accreditation to teach in a Catholic school 1.1 and 1.2 (VIT number required)

  • Morning tea and lunch each day

  • Symposium materials and resources

  • Networking opportunities

  • Access to workshop recording

  • Post‑symposium resources

 

Important registration information

Registrations open on 17 April 2026.

Four tickets per school have been reserved - please register within the next month to secure your places.

 

Enquiries

For further information, visit our website (alternately click here) or contact: resymposium@macs.vic.edu.au

Register here

Registering for yourself only: Select “Individual Registration” and complete the form using your own details.

Registering for yourself and others: Select “Group Registration” to enter your own details and register up to three additional attendees.

Booking and paying for others only: Select “I'm registering on behalf of someone else” and enter your own details first. You will then be prompted to provide the required information for each attendee.

School/Parish Registration Contact

Contact Details

Primary Address

Group Members

Please select your ticket from the options below. You will return to this page for each additional registration. For clergy and religious attending with schools, there is a single day option available if required. Otherwise, clergy and religious who are attending for both days use the 2 Day - Full Event option

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AUD 350.00
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AUD 175.00
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AUD 175.00
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Principal's Consent and Accreditation

By clicking the box below, I confirm that I have spoken to the principal of my school and am included as one of the four attendees for my school.

I require hours for VCEA accreditation 1.1 or 1.2 (teach in a Catholic school, teach RE or lead in a Catholic school) to be allocated to me, and will provide my VIT number for accreditation purposes.

Participant Details

Please select your school (for school staff) or parish (for clergy/religious)

Please select your three workshop/focus group preferences

By indicating your preferences for workshop streams it will assist us in scheduling the most popular streams in the largest rooms. Preferences are not a guarantee of participation in particular streams as room sizes are limited to a maximum of 120. The most popular events will be held in the plenary hall.

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Payment

Thank You

Thank you for registering for the 2026 RE Symposium: Inspired by Faith.

A confirmation email with your registration details will be sent to you shortly.

If you have any questions or need to make changes to your registration, please contact us at
resymposium@macs.vic.edu.au

We look forward to welcoming you.

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