Growing in faith
The Institute For Mission (IFM) empowers the people of God within the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta, with Adult Faith Formation courses that allow us to explore and deepen our Baptismal calling.
Specialist courses are offered on a regular basis for people wishing to prepare for liturgical ministries in the Parishes: Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, Ministers of the Word; those who are involved in Sacramental programs, all areas of pastoral ministry including Ministry of Care, Spirituality and faith formation.
Whether you feel you are called to take on a special liturgical, sacramental or pastoral role within the Church – or simply wish to grow your faith and understanding of what is it to be Catholic – IFM has a range of courses which will meet your needs.
For more, please visit our Courses pages.
Upcoming courses
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For all the Saints
A three-part lecture series, marking the canonisation of Blessed Mother Mary MacKillop and the beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman.
Weds 4 Aug Introduction to the saints
and to sainthood
Weds 8 Sept Cardinal John Henry Newman
Weds 13 Oct Blessed Mother Mary MacKillop
Presenters: Most Rev Anthony Fisher OP,
IFM Coordinator of Parish Services Daniel Ang
and Sr Bridie O’Connell RSJ.
These events are free, however bookings are essential.
For full lecture series details, click
here.
Pastoral Care Volunteers Training
IMF presents a day of training for Pastoral Care Volunteers, including:
- Skills in Pastoral Care
- The Philosophy of Pastoral Care
- The Core conditions of Pastoral Care
- Faith and Pastoral Care
The course will be held on Saturday 30 October.
For more course details, please click here.
Download Course Flyer
Liturgical Ministry Formation Courses
IFM is now taking enrolments for its August-September Liturgical Ministry Formation Courses. The courses will cover an introduction to liturgical ministry, as well as sessions for Ministers of the Word and for Extraordinary Ministers of Communion.
There is no cost for this course.
Applications close 30 July.
For more course details, please click here.
Download Application Form
Latest News
09/08/2010
The Bishop of Parramatta, Most Rev Anthony Fisher OP, has stressed the significance and inspiration of the saints for Catholics in today's world during a lecture at Institute For Mission.
03/08/2010
Thousands are expected to tune in on Thursday 16 September for the rare opportunity to hear from one of the world’s leading scholars, Jesuit, Reverend Professor Gerald O’Collins, speak at the "Jesus the Christ" eConference.
21/07/2010
Australia’s World Youth Day connection will be rekindled the night before the canonisation of Australia's first saint, when the original WYD Cross features at the Vigil Liturgy in Rome to celebrate the life of Blessed Mary MacKillop.
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