Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his weekly general audience
Photo: St Peter's Square, May 28, 2014. Copyright Giulio Napolitano. Shutterstock Image ID 195361532
Baptism
In the sacraments of initiation - Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist - we are freed from the power of darkness. We are joined to Christ's death, burial and resurrection.
Marriage
The Celebration of Marriage Within Mass
[The ritual outline that follows is based on the Catholic Church’s revised Order of Celebrating Marriage © 2012, ICEL.]
Christian Funerals
This template provides an outline of a funeral booklet based on the Catholic Order of Christian Funerals approved for use in Australia (Sydney: E. J. Dwyer, 1989) and ...
Living the Faith & Mission
A collection of the Church's essential guides on the role of the Catholic faith. Covered in this section are Questions Catholics Ask; Forgiveness; Pastoral Care on the Road; Living the Faith; and Parenting. (Image: Caritas Australia)
Church Documents
During the past one hundred years, the Church has produced some truly remarkable documents. However, few of these documents are written with a general readership in mind. These links take you to the repositories of the Church's documents.
Spirituality & Prayer
According to Scripture, 'It is the heart that prays. If our heart is far from God, the words of prayer are in vain.' (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2562). So how can we pray better, and deepen our spirituality? Here are some useful links.
