Works with the Centre for Faith Enrichment (official adult faith formation agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth) and other individuals or organisations to develop and promote a variety of programs aimed at deepening the parish’s appreciation of the beauty and challenges of the Catholic faith. Our activities could also include searching for and running faith formation programs as directed by our parish priest.
Meeting:
The Faith Formation Team does not have regular meetings but meets as required usually before program sessions.
Group: Religious Education (RE) Program
Summary of Activities:
Provide RE program for children from non-Catholic schools up to Year 6. Also ensure that all Parish children (both Corpus Christi College and after school children) receive the age relevant Sacraments – Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, Confirmation and sometimes Baptism. Responsible for the Sacramental Program in the parish.
Meeting:
School terms 1-3 inclusive, Wednesday afternoons, 4pm-5pm
Group: Rite of Christian Initiation for the Youth (RCIY)
Summary of Activities:
Provide the RCIY program for high school students to ensure that these children, who may have missed out on various Sacraments, have a path to Confirmation.
Meeting:
Every Wednesday afternoon, 4pm-5pm, from term 2 until Confirmation (usually in term 3).
Group: Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) core group and sponsors
Summary of Activities:
The RCIA core group is responsible for guiding the formation process of catechumens and candidates. They conduct weekly presentations relating to all aspects of the Catholic faith with material from a structured programme, as well as share their experiences of life as a Catholic – the beliefs, the joys, the struggles, and the graces received. RCIA also offers adult Catholics an opportunity to enrich their faith journeys by being a sponsor.
Meeting:
Every Thursday 6:30-7:30pm throughout the year, with each core group member presenting 2-5 times a year. Core group meetings occur every quarter. Sponsors attend every weekly session with their catechumen or candidate.
Group: Vocations Committee
Summary of Activities:
Promote vocation to priesthood and religious vocations. Support seminarians and prayer vigil for vocations.
