Catholic Social Teaching

Join us as we cover eight sessions over sixteen weeks to develop an accurate foundational knowledge of the Catholic Social Justice tradition. The course contributes to the formation of governors, leaders, staff and volunteers so that you have the capacity to draw on core concepts and key teachings of Catholic Social Teaching to respond authentically to different issues and events.

First Offering (commences 13 April 2026)
Dates: Part 1
13 April 2026
20 April 2026
27 April 2026
4 May 2026
Part 2
18 May 2026
25 May 2026
1 June 2026
8 June 2026
Second Offering (commences 20 July 2026)
Dates: Part 1
20 July 2026
27 July 2026
3 August 2026
10 August 2026
Part 2
24 August 2026
31 August 2026
7 September 2026
14 September 2026
Delivery: This course will be offered via an online learning portal and will require internet access.
Course Fee: $330 + GST (discount available for group bookings – contact Gerard Moore gmoore@bbi.catholic.edu.au for details)
Duration: The online coursework will comprise of eight sessions (16 hours in total)
Facilitator: Peter Arndt
Director, Australian Catholic Social Justice Council
Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service
Who should attend? Staff and volunteers of dioceses and catholic organisations, especially those with responsibilities engaging the social dimension of the mission of the Church; teachers; executives and other mission leaders; board members and trustees of Catholic organisations.