Responding to a call to serve as an RCIA sponsor provided the perfect path to deepen my parish connection and purpose. Walking alongside a catechumen has allowed me to witness the Holy Spirit in action while revitalizing my own spiritual life. It is a transformative experience of communal growth that I highly recommend to anyone seeking to enrich their faith.
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Every year, our local newspaper offers the opportunity for church communities in the town to not only advertise their Easter services and ceremonies but also to write an Easter message of less than 400 words. What does one say? It begs the question: What would I write? By Mike Hansen
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“I have had the honour of being a sponsor in the last two years, and the experience has truly strengthened my faith and love of Christ as I ‘hold the hand’ of the other in the journey of faith through prayer and fellowship,” says Wangui Gaziabu. She describes the RCIA journey as one of shared growth, friendship, and witnessing God's transformative grace.
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Jackie Charles, from St Joseph's parish in Warragul, reflects on her experience as an RCIA sponsor.
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Ben Clover a parishioner of St Joseph's, Warragul reflects on his journey to faith. His faith began in a bookstore in 2019 with a chance encounter with a book by Tom Holland. This led him to a deeper exploration of Christianity, spurred by the beauty of Dante’s Divine Comedy and a profound spiritual awakening in 2023. Through the RCIA process, he discovered truth, beauty, and community in faith. Here’s his story.
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Pope challenges the faithful to seek to change the world this Lent
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Pastoral Associates and Parish workers from across our diocese, gathered at St Jarlath’s Parish in Yarragon for a day of spiritual enrichment, learning, and personal development. They deepened prayer leadership skills, wrote prayers of the faithful, and explored synodality, fostering unity and empowering ministry in their parishes.
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During the month of May we are invited to reflect on the place of Mary in the story of salvation. Take the time to ponder her presence in the church and in our hearts by spending a few moments with Michael Galovic’s icon which graces the foyer of Lavalla Catholic College, Traralgon.
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