Samvatsari
Known as the Festival of Forgiveness, Samvatsari is celebrated on the last day of Paryushana. On this day, Jains (Swetamber sect) offer and seek forgiveness for their actions committed knowingly or unknowingly.
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Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birthday of Lord Ganesh, one of the major Hindu deities. Ganesh has the head of an elephant and is known as the remover of obstacles.
Daslakshana
Daslakshana is a ten-day festival celebrated by Jains (Digambara sect), honouring the ten cardinal virtues of the soul: forgiveness, humility, straight forwardness, contentment, truth, sensual restraint, austerities, charity, non-possessiveness, and celibacy.
Kshamavani
Known as "Forgiveness Day", Kshamavani is celebrated on the last day of Daslakshana. On this day, Jains (Digambara sect) offer and seek forgiveness for actions committed knowingly or unknowingly.
Ignite Conference 23 Brisbane
St Laurence's College, Brisbane 82 Stephens Rd, South Brisbane, QldIgnite Conference 23 – Wonder. It’s a time to encounter Jesus for the first time or the hundredth time. It's a rare opportunity to gather together as people of faith from around the country. And as a leader, I always find Ignite Conference the perfect chance to ‘hit refresh’ in my
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, also known as Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people, characterized by repentance and forgiveness. Jewish people traditionally observe this holy day with fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services.
Mystery and Mission – The Art of Liturgical Celebration
Hilton Brisbane 190 Elizabeth Street,, Brisbane, Qld, AustraliaA National Liturgy & Music Conference celebrating sixty years since Vatican II's Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, presented jointly by the Australian Pastoral Musicians Network (APMN) & the National Liturgical Council (NLC) of the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference.
Ignite Conference 23 Sydney
Ignite Conference 23 – Wonder. It’s a time to encounter Jesus for the first time or the hundredth time. It's a rare opportunity to gather together as people of faith from around the country. And as a leader, I always find Ignite Conference the perfect chance to ‘hit refresh’ in my
A mission-focused discussion about the Catholic Church and matters LGBTQIA+
Mary MacKillop Place 11 Mount Street,, North Sydney, NSW, AustraliaOn 4 August 2023, the Pope told us that *‘Everyone, Everyone, Everyone’ is part of our Church! Pope Francis calls for a more inclusive, participatory and synodal Church which listens and dialogues with the faithful and helps us to understand the current reality of the Catholic Church in Australia. CRA
$40
Sukkot
Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Booths, is an eight-day Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest. The name refers to the booths (sukkot) used by Israelites during the 40 years of wandering in the desert after the giving of the Torah atop Mt Sinai. Sukkot is
Shemini Atzeret
Literally the “8th day of assembly,” this holiday marks the end of Sukkot with an annual prayer for rain.
Simchat Torah
Simchat Torah is a joyous festival in which the annual cycle of reading the Torah is over, and the cycle begins again for the year. The celebration typically includes singing, dancing, and marching with Torah scrolls.
The Hospice in a Residential Aged Care Facility
OnlineCatholic Health Australia invites you to the fifth Webinar in our series 'Guiding Lights: Expert Perspectives on Palliative Care and End-of-Life Support' This series features expert speakers who will discuss various aspects of palliative care delivery, the impact of ELDAC, and improving end-of-life care in different settings. Welcoming our fifth speaker... Kate
Anti Slavery Supplier Webinar: Best Practices in Labour Hire Services
OnlineThis webinar is for suppliers to Catholic entities. Enhance the profile of your business with Catholic organisations across Australia. Current and prospective suppliers are invited to attend a 40 minute ACAN modern slavery webinar outlining: mission and values of Catholic organisations modern slavery context in Australia and overseas risks of worker abuse impact
Free
2023 Religious Education Symposium.
Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre 155 Darling Street,, Dubbo, NSW, AustraliaBBI-TAITE is proud to announce our first regional Religious Education Symposium. Gathered in Dubbo NSW, seminar participants will participate in two days of reflection, interactive workshops and the opportunity for informal networking around the importance of Religious Education in Context.
Prayer for the Referendum
OnlineMoments for Healing of this Country Ahead of the referendum on Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples through a Voice, we will gather online for a time of reflection and prayer. Much work by many people over decades has brought us to the referendum to be held
Free
Birth of the Bab
The anniversary of the birth in 1819 CE in Shiraz, Persia (now Iran), of Siyyid ‘AliMuhammad, who later took the title of ‘the Bab’, meaning ‘the Gate’. The Bab was the herald of the Baha’i faith.
Introduction to the Student Spiritual Life Survey
OnlineThe Student Spiritual Life Survey will help you to understand the spiritual beliefs, attitudes and practices of your students and the impact of your school. Developed by NCLS Research, which also conducts the five yearly National Church Life Survey in which the Catholic Church has participated since 1996, the survey
Free
Forum of RI and MPJP School Authorities (and/or their school Principals and Boards)
Forum of RI and MPJP School Authorities – Today’s Key Issue This forum will update you on some of the key issues for our schools today, with input from leading Catholic educators. The Lay leadership story in RI/ MPJP schools – Frank Malloy, National Director Marist Schools Australia
Engaging Your Faith – The Women in the Gospel of Matthew
OnlineThe Women in the Gospel of Matthew Beginning with the five women included in the genealogy of Jesus, this session will explore Matthew’s inclusion of women in the life and ministry of Jesus and the implications for today. Presented by Dr Rosemary Canavan Bookings close: Friday 13 October at 5pm.
$25 – $40
