Update: Well-known Education leader and consultant Phil Billington has joined as co-facilitator of the Ministry Leadership Program A formation program for executive leaders of Catholic ministries. The future of Catholic ministries depends on leaders responding effectively to the business, clinical and social environments of the organisations they lead. This includes
For over 35 years, Harvest Journeys has been singularly devoted to faith-based travel. We are 100% dedicated to Catholic pilgrimage and providing every traveller with the greatest opportunities to reap the abundant fruit that pilgrimage provides. Every pilgrim group is accompanied by a Catholic priest as chaplain who helps to
Personal Retreats & Sabbaticals These can be arranged at Heart of Life. Retreatants may wish to have daily or regular spiritual direction, participate in any of our multi-week seminars or short reflection events, attend Mass or spend quiet time in the grounds of Kewn Kreestha, or enjoy the extensive range of
WHAT IS GOD INVITING ME TO? Retreats and Prayers Spiritual Conversation, Discernment Spiritual Direction, Pastoral Supervision Online – In person – Residential retreats are available throughout Australia and throughout 2025. From Feb onwards a rich variety of retreat and formation experiences in the Ignatian tradition.
Santa Teresa is a place of: Encounter with God: as guests take time out of their lives, for some, a once in a lifetime experience, while for others an annual spiritual health check, to reconnect with God and to grow deeper in this relationship. Quiet Prayer and Reflection: for some, silence is
Highlights Rome, Basilica of St. John Lateran & the Holy Stairs, St. Paul Outside the Walls, Catacombs, Papal Blessing in Saint Peter’s Square, Assisi & Basilica of Saint Francis, Vatican City, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica & Holy Door, St. Mary Major Basilica, Papal Audience Day 2 – 9 St.
This two-hour session for Boards and Trustees includes identifying the roles and responsibilities in safeguarding based on legal and canonical requirements, and strengthening organisational policies as part of a safeguarding framework.
This unique 12-day experience will take pilgrims on a delightful journey through Italy visiting a number of places associated with the life of Blessed Carlo. Along the way, we will visit small villages, quaint towns and renowned cities each with their own history, story and character. As we travel together, there
Pilgrimages along the Australian Ignatian Trail in the footsteps of the first Jesuits in Australia This ‘camino’ experience provides an opportunity for encountering Ignatian Spiritualty, discerning, and listening to God’s presence in Nature. Step aside from everyday life, walk, reflect, experience nature day after day, time in silence, conversation and
This session has been designed for those with leadership responsibilities in Catholic organisations including bishops and congregational leaders of religious institutes. This training has been written to meet the requirements of NCSS Standard 5.3.2 It is held in two sessions around six weeks apart.
Five day taste of the Aussie Camino Min. 4 Max. 8 Walkers plus leader 5 nights/4 days walking Fitness - Moderate, this country is relatively flat however long days of road walking can be tough on feet. Taste of the Aussie Camino - Mary Mackillop Pilgrimage Bunganditj/Boandik Country Explore the diverse
What does the Catholic Church say about the relationship between faith and science? How are we to approach topics like evolution and the Big Bang theory in our classrooms? How do we engage pupils in conversation about this relationship and why is it important to do so? This short course
At this time of year, it’s not hard to find reminders of the Christmas story. Most people have at least a basic understanding of the story, even if they have never set foot inside a church. But there’s a lot of hidden complexity. In this subject we’ll look at the
This interactive workshop allows learners to explore safeguarding risk management and identify the essential tools, considerations and steps within such processes. Learning Outcomes By completing this module participants will be able to: identify the importance of risk management as a component of safeguarding identify and describe common safeguarding risks within
This two-hour interactive workshop allows learners to explore the term 'adult at risk' and identify the essential safeguarding principles related to individuals within this category. The workshop will cover defining the term 'adult at risk', identifying risk factors, describing the issue of transient risk and exploring safeguarding considerations for adults
In these sessions we will explore several life-giving ways of praying that are treasured in the Christian spiritual tradition. We will get to know two ways of praying with the Bible – lectio divina and Ignatian contemplation – as well as the practice of Christian Meditation. These practices will be probed for
This interactive workshop allows learners to explore the term "adult at risk" and identify the essential safeguarding principles related to individuals within this category. Learning Outcomes By completing this workshop participants will be able to: Define the term "adult at risk". Identify risk factors for adults at risk. Describe the
With Pope Francis encouraging us to know more about the mass, these two sessions lay out the basic structure and theological underpinnings of the Mass, with some hints about planning and best practice Session 1: Thursday 20 November 2025 Session 2: Thursday 27 November 2025 4:00PM or 4:00PM /7:00PM BBI-TAITE continues
It has been almost five years since the previous Festival was held and this provides an exciting opportunity to welcome a new legion of young people to experience the Festival for the first time. The Festival will be held in central Melbourne and will welcome young people in Year 9 (in
