Two 'Emmaus Pedagogy' Workshops Successfully
Held for Catholic Religious Studies Teachers
由教區天主教教育委員會聯同天主教香港教區天主教教育事務處轄下宗教及道德教育組合辦的兩場「厄瑪烏教學法」培訓工作坊，於二零二五年三月二十日及二十一日在教區中心高德華禮堂順利舉行。是次培訓活動由宗教及道德教育組的學校支援張曉藍主任及陳素韻主任設計與任教，特別為本澳天主教中、小學的宗教科教師分別舉行了小學和中學兩場專場，共有來自11所學校逾46名教師參與。
教區天主教教育委員會辦事處主任陳庭鋒博士致歡迎詞
Welcoming address given by Dr. Stephen Chan Teng-Fong, Director of the Office for the C.D.E.C.
Jointly organised by the Diocesan Catholic Education Commission (Comissão Diocesana da Educação Católica, C.D.E.C) and the Religious and Moral Education Section of the Catholic Education Office of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, two workshops on the "Emmaus Pedagogy" were successfully held on 20 and 21 March 2025 at Costa Vaz Hall in the Diocesan Centre. Specifically tailored for religious studies teachers from Catholic schools in Macao, the workshops were designed and conducted by Ms. Rita Cheung Hiu Nam and Ms. Teresa Chan So Wan, School Support Officers of the Religious and Moral Education Section. Separate sessions were arranged for primary and secondary levels of teaching, with over 46 teachers from 11 schools participating.
香港教育事務主教代表助理（宗教及道德教育）暨宗教及道德教育組主管陳乃國博士致詞
Speech given by Dr. Francis Chan Nai Kwok from Hong Kong, Assistant to the Episcopal Delegate (Religious and Moral Education)
and Head of the Religious & Moral Education Section
「厄瑪烏教學法」源自《聖經》中「厄瑪烏事件」（路 24:13-35），強調教師陪伴學生經歷信仰旅程，以基督徒故事結合學生自身的生活經驗，透過對話式教學及實踐反思，啟發學生在靈性上深入成長。工作坊透過詳細介紹理論基礎、示範課程錄影分析及多項互動體驗活動，協助參與教師掌握此教學法的核心技巧。
Inspired by the biblical 'Emmaus Event' (Luke 24:13-35), the Emmaus Pedagogy emphasises accompanying students on their journey of faith, integrating Christian stories with students' personal life experiences. Through dialogic teaching and reflective practice, this method aims to foster deep spiritual growth. The workshops provided comprehensive theoretical introductions, analyses of demonstration lesson videos, and various interactive activities, equipping participants with the essential skills of the Emmaus Pedagogy.
首日於三月二十日舉行的小學專場共有來自9所學校共28名教師參與，教師們積極投入討論與互動，並就如何將此教學法融入課堂提出寶貴意見和分享經驗。
The primary-school-focused workshop held on the first day, 20 March, was enthusiastically attended by 28 teachers from 9 schools who actively engaged in discussions and practical exercises, sharing insights on integrating this pedagogy effectively into their teaching.
於三月二十一日舉行的中學專場則有來自7所學校共18名教師參加，教師們通過深入討論和模擬教學環節，探索如何在青少年宗教教育中發揮此教學法的最大效益。
On the following day, the secondary-school-focused session also saw active participation, as the 18 participating teachers from 7 different schools explored, through in-depth discussions and simulated teaching sessions, optimal applications of this pedagogy in religious education for adolescents.
參與教師均表示是次培訓獲益匪淺，能進一步提升宗教及道德教育的啟發性與實效性，期望未來能夠在課堂中更有效地觸動學生的心靈，深化學生對信仰的理解與實踐。主辦單位表示，日後將繼續舉辦類似培訓活動，推廣更具互動性及實用的宗教教育模式，為本地天主教教育發展作出貢獻。
Participating teachers expressed that the workshop was highly beneficial, enhancing their capability to engage students spiritually and making religious and moral education more impactful. The organisers pledged to continue offering similar training events, promoting interactive and practical teaching approaches, and contributing further to the development of Catholic education locally.