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How is the Mission of Jesus made real in your community?
Started Sep 28, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
How is the Mission of Jesus made real in your community?(How many toilets do you need for 2000 people?)This first question was asked at the recent Jesus the Christ National E-Conference and…Continue
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A Detective for much of his 27 years in policing Matt at one stage Specialist education at the Police Academy before moving to Human Resources, Cultural Change and Restorative Justice. Later he moved into the Community sector as a Counsellor with particular expertise around family relationships, domestic violence and conflict management. He has continued teaching and consulting on Restorative across Australia and internationally with schools, community organisations, police, business, government and churches as well as maintaining a busy private practice as a Counsellor. Matt has qualifications in management, community services and workplace training. In 2008 Matt chaired the organising committee for the International Youth Forum in Goulburn, which provided the catalyst for his move to his current position as Senior Coordinator of Learning and Parish Support of CatholicLIFE.
The portfolio of Learning and Parish supports a range of services and support for Parishes and groups across the Archdiocese including, courses in Catholic Adult Faith Formation, the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, the Right of Christian Initiation of Adults, a specific Sexual Integrity Program for school students and a range of workshops, presentations and other resources.
Matt and his wife Pam have lived in Goulburn since 1988, they have three adult children and enjoy their involvement as members of Mary Queen of Apostles Parish.
The portfolio of Learning and Parish supports a range of services and support for Parishes and groups across the Archdiocese including, courses in Catholic Adult Faith Formation, the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, the Right of Christian Initiation of Adults, a specific Sexual Integrity Program for school students and a range of workshops, presentations and other resources.
Matt and his wife Pam have lived in Goulburn since 1988, they have three adult children and enjoy their involvement as members of Mary Queen of Apostles Parish.
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Matt Casey posted a discussionHow is the Mission of Jesus made real in your community?
How is the Mission of Jesus made real in your community?(How many toilets do you need for 2000 people?)This first question was asked at the recent Jesus the Christ National E-Conference and immediately my mind turned to the 2008 International Youth Conference (IYF) in Goulburn. The second question was the first thing I asked when our then parish priest Fr. Tony Percy asked me to chair the organising committee. A friend asked me “Matt have you really thought this through?” As it turned out we…See More
Matt Casey commented on Jenny Gatenby (nee Drum)'s group Guinness & God"This is a great idea and follows well St. Paul's advice to Timothy. "Use a little wine for the stomach’s sake,""
Matt Casey joined Jenny Gatenby (nee Drum)'s group
Guinness & God
Meet with other young Christians in a relaxed environment! Hear informed and inspiring speakers discuss topics relating to living the Catholic faith in the modern world. Claim the date and join this group for updates on speakers and topics.See More
Matt Casey replied to Joy Coggan's discussion books of the Bible"Joy,
I have consulted with Sr. Barb Murray who tells me that the Bible was determined by the church at the Council Of Rome in 382 AD) It was made up of the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) together with the writing considered by the first…"
Matt Casey commented on Archbishop Mark Coleridge's group MR3 - The New Liturgy"Hey I found this interesting site the US Bishops have established, the link is http://www.usccb.org/romanmissal/"
Matt Casey commented on CatholicLIFE Archdicoesan team's group CCD"Heard it was a good day in Young with three more people starting the Certificate III, what great news."
Matt Casey commented on CatholicLIFE Archdicoesan team's group CAFF"The news is even more exciting, as of this morning there are 20 people enrolled in Caff 2 commencing at the Rheinberger Centre tomorrow morning."
Matt Casey joined Archbishop Mark Coleridge's group
MR3 - The New Liturgy
This online group has been set up to provide learning, ideas and resources relating to the introduction of the Liturgical Renewal and the new translation of the Roman Missal. MR3, is the Missalis Romani Third Edition (English translation)
Matt Casey commented on CatholicLIFE Archdicoesan team's group CCD"Important to remember the hard work that Christine Roos and Helen Witcombe have put into get this course up. Well done, to you both."
Matt Casey replied to Dianne Mary Franks's discussion Updating the website in the group CAFF"Diane,
We will not be starting any courses until at least July. This will give us the chance review of our current work in Faith Formation just to make sure we are best meeting the needs as they are. Shortly will will be conducting a training needs…"
Fr Mick Mac Andrew commented on Matt Casey's group RCIA Parishes"Bombala-Delegate Parish is companioning two candidates for Reception into full communion with the Church this coming Easter. Margot Bermingham of Bombala and Kath Stres of Delegate(Bungarby) first asked for discernment in 2008 and have been…"
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