September 2006  
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  Editorial
Witness is one of the three faces of evangelization today. Witnessing to the Gospel in Australia leads us to seek reconciliation in our personal relationships and in the life of our community.
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  Happenings
Explore the Mystery of Christ
Matthew Del Nevo introduces the Biblical and historical dimensions of the Mystery of Christ, the gift of divine life, as it has been received by the Church and understood through the ages, and in our time and place. 27 -28 October and 24 – 25 November, Pennant Hills, NSW. The course can be taken for interest or for credit towards a degree. To register, contact the Broken Bay Institute bbi@bbi.catholic .edu.au
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Summer Art Retreats
Sr Elizabeth Rossen will be conducting a series of retreats at Santa Scholastica College in Glebe, NSW during January. Participants will use art as a language of the imagination in the spiritual journey. No art skills needed!
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Cardinal Speaks on Communion & Mission
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, will speak on the topic, Communion & Mission: the local Church in our Contemporary Culture, 3 September, Brisbane, Queensland. Contact Geoff Gowdie gowdieg@bne.catholic.net.au
   
Australian Reforming Catholics: Conscience needs Courage!
The ARC's Annual Conference is subtitled "Taking responsibility for what we believe and what we do." Speakers: Fr Michael Fallon, Wolfgang Grichting, Kate Englebrecht, Fr Frank Brennan, Bishop Pat Power. Sat 14th & Sun 15th October, 2006. Dougherty Community Centre, 7 Victor St, CHATSWOOD NSW. Enquiries: John Buggy (02) 9451 8393, jbuggy@ozemail.com.au
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  Mission & Ministry
Emmaus Series
In The Emmaus Series Fr John Thornhill shows how today’s best theology can deepen and enrich our understanding of the main truths of our Catholic faith. It is an ideal progression from the CaFE program. Each DVD has an accompanying booklet to guide discussions. There is also a booklet that assists with understanding the whole series.
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Guide to Raising Vocations Awareness
God is calling each one of us. This practical guide suggests ways in which parishes can help community members to discern their vocation, whether it be to married, single or religious life, or the priesthood.
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Three Faces of Evangelization
Witness, pastoral activity and the ‘new evangelization’ can be seen as the three faces of the evangelizing mission of the Church. The Columban Mission Institute’s Lantern Series will provide stories and examples of these three faces.
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Parish Staffing Handbook
The Adelaide Archdiocese has prepared a parish staffing handbook containing policies, procedures and other information to help parishes achieve their goals, apply their values, and comply with the law.
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Gen Y Spirituality Study
Most Australians born between 1976 and 1990 believe in God or in a Life Force that cares for them. Researchers Michael Mason and Andrew Singleton talk to Rachel Kohn on The Spirit of Things about their study of Generation Y’s spirituality. Read the transcript or listen to the audio at http://www.abc.net.au/rn/spiritofthings/stories/2006/1709498.htm
   
  Feature
Edmund Rice Immersion Program
The Edmund Rice Social Justice Centre in Freemantle, Western Australia is offering a range of immersion programs in the coming months. Destinations include the Kimberley, Perth, India and East Timor. Participants will engage in experiential learning for active citizenship.
www.ercfremantle.org
   
  Reflection

Crossing the Line
“I said to God, “I’ll be a Christian but I’ll be a Christian to my Aboriginal people”. And I was happy with that”: Reverend Sealin Garlett* reflects on his faith journey as an Aboriginal Christian, and his decision to ‘cross the line’.

* Reverend Sealin Garlett is a Presbyterian Minister. This talk was delivered as part of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ecumenical Commission’s Light of Australia series in December 2004.

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