Godly Play and Storytelling

Induction, RE and Formation
Target Audience:  RE Teachers and Music Teachers

Overview
Godly Play is a Montessori method of telling Bible stories, developed by Jerome Berryman, using parables, sacred stories and liturgical lessons about religious traditions using tactile natural materials.

.Aims
The key learnings from this presentation will be:
  •  To understand the key elements assist students to engage with the story and with each other.
  • To explore the stories of Scripture and the Tradition, including the symbols and rituals of liturgy, teachers help children bring together faith and life experience.
  • To teach the importance of faith, which the Church seeks to hand on.
Duration
One day of practical application of storytelling to the RE lessons

Facilitator
Maureen Hemming (ACU)

Date
Friday 15th May, 2026 (Dubbo)
(Coonabarabran and surrounding schools)
Dubbo TBC
​Orange TBC

Venue
Cattlemen's Dubbo - 15th May
Dubbo TBC
Bathurst TBC

​Time
9.30am -3.00pm