Pastoral Formation Day in Ballarat: Saturday, April 29, 2023

What do Catholics believe about Sacraments of Healing?
How do Catholics celebrate reconciliation and forgiveness?
How do priests, deacons and lay ministers care for the sick?
What is Viaticum and how is Communion ministered to the sick?

These questions and more will be investigated by the ACU Centre for Liturgy’s Professor Clare Johnson with Bishop Paul Bird CSsR and Dr Paul Taylor, during a pastoral formation day called, “Be not afraid: preparing and celebrating sacraments of healing.”

The formation day will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Glowrey Room, St Patrick’s Cathedral Ballarat, 3 Lyons Street South from 9.30am – 5.00pm (registration from 9.00am). Cost is $20.00 and registration (including lunch) is essential here. For more information phone 02-9701 4751.

All are welcome.

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Inspired by the Gospel and nourished by the Eucharist, we follow the example of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, reaching out in joyful and humble service, caring for all of God’s creation, growing in love day by day and looking forward to life with God forever.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands in which the Diocese of Ballarat sits. We would like to pay our respects to Aboriginal Elders past, present and future. Their wisdom can help us care for the earth, our common home.

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