Becoming Church

How do we educate ourselves about the faith?

Sister Paula Cronin Director of Religious Education, co-ordinates the Becoming Church programme which prepares children (and their parents) for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, confirmation and First Holy Communion.

For a copy of the 2010 programme +click here

Parents are given the opportunity of preparing for the Baptism of their children, while adults who may be seeking Jesus Christ within the community of the Catholic Church can gather weekly and become "catechumens" (learners) and absorb the faith and spirit of the Catholic Church.

We believe that parents are the first teachers of the faith and so share with their children their faith as they prepare their children for Confirmation and Holy Communion. Sister Francis Kelly co-ordinates these programmes. She is also ably assisted by a willing band of catechists.

Monsignor Brian Arahill and Sister Francis Kelly photographed with children who were Confirmed and received First Holy Communion in May 2004

There are Catholics who become "Retired Catholics". This happens for any number of diverse reasons, but whatever the reason, the Parish is always willing to welcome those who want to look at the church with a more mature outlook, and who may perhaps become an active Catholic once again. Everyone is welcome to belong.

 

 

LENT

We are in the Church Season called Lent characterised by the priest  (usually) wearing purple vestments at Mass.


"I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

John 10:10


+click here for an explanation of what happens at Mass

 

 

God's Dream for me

Before
the world was made,
I was
in the mind of God.
God knew me.
God chose me.
God loved me.
God designed me
and desired me
just as I am.

God has a dream
for me now,
now for my life
and growth,
for my holiness
and wholeness.
No-one else
in the entire universe can fulfil
that dream of God,
except me.

To become myself,
my true self,
that is my life's work.
To grow is to change,
to be perfect
is to change often,
and
as long as I live
inner strength is possible.

To allow to shine forth
in all the world
that unique image of God that I am,
that hidden beauty
deep within my soul,
that truth which
I alone speak,
that love which
only my heart
is capable of giving.

To become myself
my true self....
my best self...
in Jesus...
open to God...
to live
to the world.
That is my vocation.
That is what I desire.
That for me is holiness.

(Source unknown)
 

 
 

 
     
St Michael's Parish  -  6 Beatrice Road  -  Remuera  -  Phone 520 1226  -  stmichaels.remuera@clear.net.nz