Conference attendees heard from internationally renowned expert speakers including esteemed scholars Prof Leonardo Franchi, Prof Fr Eamonn Conway, and Prof Stephen Bullivant.

Participants were challenged to navigate the complexities of education and explore the fundamental importance of formation as a bedrock for future success.

By recentering the human person in Catholic education, attendees were called to find the courage to address the challenges ahead.

In speaking at the conference, CEWA Executive Director, Dr Debra Sayce said as Catholic educators are tasked. not only with developing life-long learners. but in supporting students to come to know Jesus Christ.

Dr Sayce said:

‘To ensure we as educators are serving that mission fully, it is important for all of us, no matter what stage of our journey, to commit to ongoing faith formation and to ongoing learning.’

‘It was a privilege to welcome speakers of such a high calibre to Western Australia and to share in their expertise to help as we broaden our knowledge and understanding,’ she added.

Associate Dean Research Associate Professor Christine Robinson shared her perspective, saying formation as the foundation was a true representation of the partnership that exists between UNDA and CEWA.

‘Our speakers re-emphasised the centrality of the Christian human person within Catholic Education,’ Prof Robinson said.

‘The conference provided a dialogue among Catholic educators that was heart to heart, calling us to find courage in our vocation.’