Families and Pope Francis
As the Bishop Delegate to the Australian Catholic Marriage and Family Council (ACMFC) I have pleasure in attaching the leaflet “Families & Pope Francis” which has been prepared by the ACMFC. It draws attention to two...
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Grandparents Kit 2015
Dear Friends, Grandparents are of unique importance in family life generally and particularly in the transmission of faith through the generations. They provide children with a stability and sense of identity and continuity. Many...
Work Related Absence
Strengthening Relationships in the FIFO/DIDO Family Raising the effectiveness of families facing work-related absences This is not a new phenomenon as families in many industry sectors, such as the Defence Forces, have been facing...
St Valentine’s Day 2015
In 2010, the Bishops Commission for Pastoral Life launched the St Valentine’s Day initiative. We are delighted to offer you our 2015 edition which continues our ongoing desire to use the innate joyfulness of...
Having a Catholic Wedding (1)
(Frequently Asked Questions Part 1: Introduction & Menu) Having a Catholic Wedding – Main Menu The Catholic Church takes marriage very seriously because of its importance to the couple, to the Christian community and...
Having a Catholic Wedding (2)
(Getting Married in the Catholic Church – FAQ Part 2: Some Fundamental Questions) Catholic Understanding of Marriage (a) Why bother having a Catholic wedding? (b) Basic requirements for marriage in the Catholic Church...
Having a Catholic Wedding (3)
(Frequently Asked Questions Part 3: Questions 1 to 21) Will the Church let us have a Catholic Wedding? 1. We’re living together. May we still be married in the Catholic Church? 2. I am...
Having a Catholic Wedding (4)
(Getting Married in the Catholic Church Part 4: Questions 22 to 29) Who can we have as our Marriage Celebrant? 22. What does the Catholic Church require for the celebration of marriage 23. Why...
Having a Catholic Wedding (5)
(Frequently Asked Questions Part 5: Questions 30 to 34) Promises & Commitments in the Catholic Wedding Ceremony 30. What are the components of the Liturgy of Marriage? 31. Do our vows have to include...
Having a Catholic Wedding (6)
(Frequently Asked Questions Part 6: Questions 35 & 36) Financial Questions Relating to a Catholic Wedding 35. What does it cost to get married in a Catholic Church? 36. Can we dispense with flowers,...