Providing PD opportunities for schools to incorporate imaginative prayer into their RE curriculum
I'm Carlie Anderson, an enthusiastic primary school teacher with a deep passion for Religious Education. I became aware of Imaginative Prayer during a Scriptural unit within my Masters of Religious Education Course and had an instant connection with the practice. I began leading Imaginative Prayer experiences within my own classroom and was so astounded by the depth of student responses that I dec
I want to inspire teachers and parents to find new and creative ways of engaging young people in the Catholic faith. So if you are keen to find out more, or if you know someone who is looking to improve their RE teaching practice, then tell them to follow along!
29/03/2026
For the last 5 years I have been invited to present to the First Holy Communion candidates and their families at St John's Primary School Mitcham, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Primary School Ringwood and St James Primary School Vermont. I continue to be inspired by the commitment and openness of the families and pray that their upcoming celebrations are a joyful continuation of their initiation into the Church.
27/02/2026
After a long hiatus spent travelling the country in a caravan with my family, on Wednesday I had the great privilege of presenting to the families of Christ the King Primary School and St. John's Catholic Primary School as their young people prepare to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It was a fabulous evening and I very much look forward to working with the staff of both schools on several occasions in Term 2.
11/02/2026
Looking for ways to invigorate the prayer routines in your classroom? Check out my latest blog post
Weekly Prayer Ideas for Teachers: Enrich Your Classroom with Weekly Prayer Sessions Teaching is a calling that goes beyond imparting knowledge. It’s about nurturing hearts and minds, guiding students not only academically but spiritually. One powerful way to do this is through weekly prayer sessions. These moments of reflection and connection can transform the classroom atmospher...
