Jesus A vicariate of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane Five teams serving the local Church Adult Faith Education Youth and Children s Ministry Communion Pastoral Liturgy Ministry and Community Life www.bne.catholic.net.au/faithlife Mission Everyday Mission Faith & Life Vicariate, GPO Box 282, Brisbane, QLD 4001 The Catholic Centre, 143 Edward Street, Brisbane Tel (07) 3336 9323 Fax (07) 3336 9177 fl@bne.catholic.net.au www.bne.catholic.net.au/faithlife Adult Faith Education Youth and Children s Ministry Jesus Pastoral Liturgy Ministry and Community Life Communion Everyday Mission Mission From January 2007
Vision of the Archdiocese of Brisbane Faith & Life is a vicariate of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane. Established on 1 January 2005, it has been commissioned by the Archbishop to provide pastoral services in faith, ministry and mission development for deaneries and parishes. Faith & Life assists deaneries and parishes to live out the archdiocesan Jesus Communion Mission vision and the nine archdiocesan priorities promulgated at Synod 2003 by offering pastoral services in the areas of: adult faith education youth and children s ministry pastoral liturgy ministry and community life everyday Christian mission Faith & Life is also responsible for the operation of several ecclesiastical organisations. In addition, it collaborates with and supports the Archbishop and a range of archdiocesan commissions and councils in areas relevant to its focus. Faith & Life operates primarily from The Catholic Centre, 143 Edward Street, Brisbane. Other sites are also identified within this brochure. Embracing Jesus and his vision this is about our spiritual growth knowing and following the person, vision and way of Jesus Christ. Building Communion with God and others this is about our relationships creating bonds of understanding, respect, love and shared commitment within and beyond our Church. Engaging in Jesus Mission in the world this is about making a difference in the world promoting the reign of God in today s world by living the vision of Jesus in everything we do in relationships, family, work and society. Priorities of the Archdiocese of Brisbane Jesus that Catholics embrace the person and vision of Jesus Christ that young people are helped by a set of faith development opportunities to integrate their faith with everyday experience Communion that parish liturgy becomes more vibrant, meaningful and inclusive that parishes are welcoming, inclusive communities to which people are drawn and have a strong sense of belonging that parish pastoral leadership is promoted, supported and resourced at all levels that parishes accept, value and use the initiative of small groups to nurture and support people on their faith journey Mission that Catholics recognise and value the impact of their everyday Christian living on building a better world that the person and message of Jesus and the works of the Church are effectively communicated in wider society that a deep awareness of and commitment to social justice and social welfare are characteristic of Catholics throughout the Archdiocese
Adult Faith Education The Adult Faith Education team assists deaneries and parishes to: respond to local needs with initiatives in adult faith education form groups and networks in faith development for adults and young adults support and sustain small groups to integrate faith and everyday life prepare local people to lead adult faith education programs in small groups utilise specific adult faith education programs, courses and resources: Lenten Program, Beginning Theology, Foundations and Foundations Two access general faith education programs and courses, resources and publications that Catholics embrace the person and vision of Jesus Christ that parishes accept, value and use the initiative of small groups to nurture and support people on their faith journey general afe.fl@bne.catholic.net.au Sue Crouch 3336 9179 IFE ife.fl@bne.catholic.net.au Helen Pointon 3336 9167 lenten program, resources and publications Rob Cosgrove cosgrover@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9163 parish adult faith teams, deanery networks, faith development pathways and resources Trish Stapleton stapletonp@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9164 theology courses for deaneries and parishes John Coles colesjohn@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9165 Tricia Gimpel gimpelp@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9166 Youth and Children s Ministry The Youth and Children s Ministry team assists deaneries and parishes to nurture Catholic Christian spirituality in young people from sacramental initiation to early twenties. YCM provides support, resources and training to assist deaneries and parishes to: provide faith development opportunities for children and young people in family, parish and deanery settings prepare and catechise children and young people for sacraments train and support those who minister to children and young people in family, parish, state school and deanery contexts develop and sustain effective coordination of ministry with children and young people connect young people with broader church experiences across deanery and Archdiocese, eg World Youth Day that young people are helped by a set of faith development opportunities to integrate their faith with everyday experience general ycm.fl@bne.catholic.net.au Dale Jarman 3336 9168 sacramental preparation and catechesis; parish, family and state school religious education; coordinating ministry with children Carole Danby danbyc@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9161 Rina Wintour wintourr@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9162 coordinating ministry with young people, broader church events and experiences, world youth day 2008 evangelisation & catechesis material Paul Catchlove catchlovep@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9170 Malcolm Hart hartmal@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9169
Pastoral Liturgy The Pastoral Liturgy team assists deaneries and parishes through liturgical education, publications and consulting services with: courses, seminars and workshops designed to: assist all to understand the meaning of the liturgical rites help liturgy planners to use the liturgical books with respect and creativity assist with training of liturgical ministers publications designed to: encourage full active participation in the liturgical rites help liturgy planners to prepare liturgical celebrations consulting designed to: respond to questions about liturgy from parishes and individuals advise parishes on evaluating, renovating or building liturgical space that parish liturgy becomes more vibrant, meaningful and inclusive general litcom@litcom.net.au Leone Ryan 3336 9444 publication and consulting services Fr Tom Elich elicht@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9443 education and consulting services Elizabeth Harrington harringtone@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9442 Ministry and Community Life The Ministry and Community Life team offers support, resources and training that assists deaneries and parishes to: undertake community development initiatives raise awareness, undertake training and provide pastoral care in community development areas, including cross-cultural sensitivities, disability and ecumenical/interfaith issues resource pastoral leadership and lay ministry, incorporating formation and support for pastoral directors, pastoral associates and other pastoral ministers build and sustain effective deanery and parish pastoral structures deanery and parish operating models, parish and deanery pastoral councils, meeting processes and group dynamics engage in pastoral planning for effective ministry and mission enhance ecumenical collaboration at the local level that parishes are welcoming, inclusive communities to which people are drawn and have a strong sense of belonging that parish pastoral leadership is promoted, supported and resourced at all levels general mcl.fl@bne.catholic.net.au Chris Thompson 3336 9362 Percy Pamo Lawrence 3336 9174 cross-cultural pastoral care Clyde Cosentino cosentinoc@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9175 disability awareness and inclusion Rev Anthony Gooley gooleya@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9176 ecumenism/interfaith networking and collaboration Margaret Naylon naylonm@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9354 pastoral planning Chris Ehler ehlerc@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9328 lay ministry Anne Surtees osu surteesa@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9330 pastoral councils Cecilia Anning rsj anningc@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9232
Everyday Mission The Everyday Mission team provides advice, resources and training to assist deaneries and parishes support Catholics in their personal and communal Christian mission in the world. The Everyday Mission team assists deaneries and parishes to: identify strengths, needs and action strategies in supporting Catholics in their everyday Christian mission build up mission development networks across the deanery, and with other Churches and the wider community support and resource Catholics to take responsibility for mission initiatives devise and implement ways to communicate in the local area the person and message of Jesus and the works of the Church involve young adults in the mission dimension of deanery/parish life that Catholics recognise the value and impact of their everyday Christian living on building a better world that the person and message of Jesus and the works of the Church are effectively communicated in wider society that a deep awareness and commitment to social justice and social welfare are characteristic of Catholics throughout the Archdiocese general em.fl@bne.catholic.net.au Alana Emerick 3336 9351 social justice and peace, ecology and sustainable environment Peter Arndt arndtp@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9173 family and life issues, ethics, morality Ray Campbell campbellr@bne.catholic.net.au 3844 8708 Maria Jones qbc@mater.org.au 3844 8708 18 Clarence Street, South Brisbane 4101 spirituality for mission and everyday evangelisation Mike Humphrys humphrysm@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9340 Deanery Liaison The Faith & Life Vicariate wishes to provide the best service possible to deaneries and parishes. For this reason a staff member has been assigned to each deanery to ensure that the pastoral needs of the deanery are being heard and to facilitate deanery access to Faith & Life services. This is in addition to deanery contact with any other staff or team from Faith & Life. Brisbane East Carole Danby 3336 9161 Brisbane Northern Rivers Malcolm Hart 3336 9169 Brisbane North East Trish Stapleton 3336 9164 Brisbane South Margaret Naylon 3336 9354 Brisbane North West Paul Catchlove 3336 9170 Brisbane West Mike Humphrys 3336 9340 Central Chris Ehler 3336 9328 Logan Rob Cosgrove 3336 9163 North Coast Local representative Juanita Hartkops 5445 5003 North Country Tricia Gimpel 3336 9166 Redland Bayside Ray Campbell 3844 8708 South Coast Rina Wintour 3336 9162 South Country Anne Surtees osu 3336 9330 Vicariate Leadership executive director Geoff Gowdie gowdieg@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9324 deputy director Michele Vuleta vuletam@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9284 office coordinator/administrative support Linda Vella vellal@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9339 vicariate Tina Disiot fl@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9323 communicating the person and message of Jesus and works of the Church in the local area Adrian Taylor taylora@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9325 Lorraine Page pagel@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9202 Matt Cassidy cassidym@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9256 Marcus Kuczynski kuczynskim@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9379 Michael Kidd kiddm@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9381
Wider Responsibilities As well as providing direct services to deaneries and parishes the Faith & Life Vicariate also has a range of other responsibilities: Institute of Faith Education registrar Tricia Gimpel gimpelp@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9166 Helen Pointon ife.fl@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9167 Adult faith publications Rob Cosgrove cosgrover@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9163 World Youth Day 2008 Michael Hart hartmike@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9431 The Liturgical Commission director Fr Tom Elich litcom@litcom.net.au 3336 9444 Centre for Multicultural Pastoral Care director Clyde Cosentino cmpc@bne.catholic.net.au 3876 3295 Certificate in Christian Ministry Anne Surtees osu surteesa@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9330 Staff of Faith & Life also provide executive and/or project support for a range of archdiocesan bodies: Archdiocesan Commission on the Liturgy Fr Tom Elich elicht@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9443 Elizabeth Harrington harringtone@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9442 Archdiocesan Pastoral Council Geoff Gowdie gowdieg@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9324 Commission for Evangelisation and Pastoral Planning Chris Ehler cepp@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9328 Commission for Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations Margaret Naylon ecum@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9354 Catholic Justice and Peace Commission Peter Arndt arndtp@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9173 Commission for Ministry with Young People Malcolm Hart hartmal@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9169 Catholic Communications Commission Adrian Taylor taylora@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9325 Secretariat for Pastoral Councils Cecilia Anning rsj mcl.fl@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9362 NCLS and ABS Census Data Chris Ehler ehlerc@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9328 Queensland Bioethics Centre director Ray Campbell qbc@mater.org.au 3844 8708 Catholic Communications Office manager Adrian Taylor commoff@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9325 Archdiocesan Website web services webmaster@bne.catholic.net.au 3336 9256 The Catholic Leader editor Marcus Kuczynski editor@catholicleader.com.au 3336 9379