SERIES
In 2021, Pope Francis invited the whole Church to enter into a two-year process known as the Synod on Synodality. Join the Pastoral Formation Team in this Synodality video series, where they speak to people in Parramatta Diocese, from experts, leaders in parishes and Bishop Vincent, exploring what "synodality" is and the impact it has on life & faith.
Engage in this formation and training for best practice in a variety of areas for healthy and productive parish, deanery and diocesan Pastoral Councils.
We encounter Christ in a special way through the Church’s liturgical life and the sacraments. Here are video resources on liturgical ministry; sacraments and RCIA to help us further reflect on the meaning of the liturgy and sacraments.
Year of the Family
How do we imagine God’s love? Is there a concrete reality in the world that helps us see this love with our own eyes? Certainly there is! It is the family!
The Soul Food Podcast, produced by Pastoral Formation in the Diocese of Parramatta, features life-giving conversations and stories that nourish the soul! You know those meals you never want to end because it was such a good feed? That's the feel people's stories give us - and thats the response we you to experience with each episode!
The FaithFeed Podcast is an initiative of the Catholic community in Greater Western Sydney. It is a network for those in their mid 20s to 40s who have an openness to conversation about life, faith & action in the world.
Welcome to the At The Well Podcast, a podcast created to encourage young women in their pursuit for holiness in everyday life. Hosted by Qwayne Guevara, Rosie Drum M.G.L and Joy Adan, this pilot episode explains the reason for the podcast and explores the well-known encounter of Jesus and the Women at the Well.
Each week young Catholic musicians who serve parishes, schools and movements with their musical gifts across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains invite us into their home for LIVE, un-edited praise and worship. Worship Wednesday is a powerful tool to reach all of God’s people and spread a little joy and hope.
Seeking asylum and refuge in a new country is tough. In this 4 part series, hear directly from Bishop Vincent, Kane, Len and Idrissa about their own inspirational stories and the Diocese Journey towards true community.
Saturday Sessions invites participants to watch a pre-recorded presentation in their own time or at a set time prior to discussion. A designated hour is set for a period of discussion about the presentation in small groups via an online video conferencing platform. Use this guide to host a Saturday Sessions in your own community.
The Called for Mission Series are a collection of formation sessions run by Pastoral Formation - Mission Enhancement Team. These sessions accompany the life & faith development of council members, as they support, advise, consult, plan and help articulate the mission of each parish within the wider mission of God.
