‘Today more than ever, reciprocal openness between the cultures is a privileged context for dialogue between people committed to seeking an authentic humanism, over and above the divergences that separate them. In the cultural arena too, Christianity must offer to all a most powerful force of renewal and exaltation, that
SUMMER CAMP 2024 Are you ready for an unforgettable summer? Ignite Summer Camp is back in 2023, with four days of huge outdoor games, amazing rallies, 200 new mates and connecting with Jesus. Summer Camp is for those who will be in Grades 7-12 in 2024. Run by a team
Head, Heart and Hands: Together in Faith G.R.A.C.E is an international community of practice focussed on Catholic education globally. G.R.A.C.E is a long-term research based partnership project between the University of Notre Dame Australia, Mary Immaculate College Limerick in Ireland, Boston College United States, St Mary’s Twickenham, UK and OIEC
SUMMER SCHOOL IN KOINE AND BIBLICAL GREEK This five-day intensive school is for beginners who want to experience the excitement of reading parts of the Bible and early Christian literature in the original language. We shall read extracts from the Gospel and Epistles, as well as some important passages from
What is it? This program is open to anyone passionate about parish renewal, who already works in ministry or is interested in starting. Whether you are a volunteer or in paid employment, a youth minister, involved in adult evangelisation, or in leadership in your parish, movement or community, the Foundations
Observes the birth of Guru Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib, the founder of the Sikh religion, born in 1469 CE. An accomplished poet, 974 of his hymns are part of the Guru Granth Sahib.
This year is the 40th anniversary of the Vatican II document, Lumen Gentium, which presented the Church as the “People of God” and includes the pathbreaking Chapter 4 on The Laity. For our first ACI webinar of 2024 on Wednesday 7 February, ACI has invited Bishop Eugene Hurley, emeritus bishop
"Behold I am coming soon, bringing my recompense, to repay everyone for what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end." (Rev 22:12) The Theology at the Beginning of the Third Millennium series convenors would like to welcome
We are delighted to invite you to our next exciting guest speaker as part of the Bishop Vincent Presents series: A conversation with Czech priest and theologian, Tomas Halik. Moderated by Fr Frank Brennan SJ, you won’t want to miss this conversation on the topic: “Help my unbelief! Finding God
Monsignor Professor Tomas Halik, the ‘underground priest’ who converted to Catholicism as an adult and was secretly ordained a priest in 1978 during the communist rule of then-Czechoslovakia is coming to Australia to give a series of lectures as part of the Bishop Vincent Presents series. The conversation will be
Our Q&A sessions provide professional learning opportunities for teachers in subscribing schools. Join us for a session via Zoom to explore ways to bring religious education and faith formation to life in your school. Guests: Anne Rennie and Bernadette Mercieca The Critical Role of Catholic Educators in Our Changing World,
The 2024 Catholic Social Services National Conference at the Catholic Leadership Centre in East Melbourne aims to strengthen and advance our shared work in Catholic social services as part of the social mission of the Church – connecting with colleagues across social services, health, parishes and education. It provides a moment
Webinar Speakers: Francis Sullivan and Kevin Liston Francis Sullivan, Chair of Concerned Catholics Canberra Goulburn, was previously CEO of the Truth Justice and Healing Council He is currently Chair of the Mater Group of hospitals, Catholic Social Services Australia and a Director of Mercy Health. Kevin Liston is Co-chair
We are sending you a final reminder to book in for our February webinar 'Conflict, complaints and behaviour management in Schools'. Thanks to those who have already registered - you will receive your link shortly to your inbox. We'll be looking at: your obligations to employees when managing challenging student
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
The Equipping School is an intensive formation experience that inspires, trains and resources youth, young adults and ministry leaders for the mission of the Catholic Church. Following the Equipping School, participants are given the opportunity to participate in cross-cultural missions. Youth Ministers will also be members of the CSYMI Youth
Ten years ago, Polish artist Barbara Skorupa says she ‘experienced a calling’ to create a series of portraits of holy women. But not just any kind of portraits. She says that while the women featured are not from the ‘world of glamour’, she wanted to portray them ‘like Hollywood stars’.
Living Religion: What People DO with what they BELIEVE. The In Focus Conference is an interfaith initiative supporting teachers to enhance learning in Studies of Religion I and II. It provides opportunities to engage with specialists in SoR areas of study, to workshop ideas on what to do with what
Uniting mission, service and the community Designed to harness collaboration between organisations, CDF hosts a series of events aimed to connect Catholic agencies situated in Melbourne and regional Victoria. Together we enable networks, drive conversations and create impact while putting our faith into action. We invite all organisations in the
