Guides

Preparing Your Family for a Meaningful Christmas

Christmas can become crowded with school concerts, end-of-year work functions, shopping, travel and competing family commitments. For Catholic households, the…

What Is the Diaconate and What Do Deacons Do?

The diaconate is a recognised order of Catholic ministry centred on service. A deacon is ordained to proclaim the Gospel, assist at the altar, preach,…

A Guide to the Stations of the Cross for Home Prayer

The Stations of the Cross lead Christians through the final journey of Jesus, from His condemnation to His burial. Traditionally prayed during Lent, this…

Giving Faithfully Through the Parish’s Online Giving Program

Supporting a parish can be simple, regular and prayerful, even when daily life is busy. Epiphany of Our Lord Church offers online giving as a practical way for…

Giving as a Catholic Practice of Mercy and Justice

Charitable giving is woven into Catholic life because love of God is expressed through love of neighbour. Almsgiving, donations, practical help and generous…

How to Make a Personal Act of Consecration to Mary

A personal act of consecration to Mary is a prayerful decision to place your life under her maternal care and imitate her faithful response to God. In Catholic…

Sunday Rest in a Busy World

Sunday can feel strangely crowded. The diary fills with children’s sport, grocery runs, housework, family visits, study, emails and the quiet pressure to…

How to use the parish podcast for your daily commute

A daily commute can easily become a stretch of time filled with traffic reports, unfinished emails and background noise. A parish podcast offers another…

A Look At The Saints Who Shape Parish Faith

A parish is more than a building where Mass is celebrated. It is a living community shaped by prayer, memory, service and the examples of holy men and women…

Finding Your Place In Parish Youth Ministry

Joining a parish youth group can be a meaningful way for teenagers and young adults to deepen their Catholic faith, form genuine friendships and take part in…