This site contains materials for Parish Pastoral Councils and the different ministries within parishes. For more information contact the Church Mission Team (Christine Walkerdine, Parish Engagement Coordinator).
Parish Pastoral Councils
Parish Ministries
Bereavement Ministries.
Liturgy
The Universal Prayer (Prayer of the Faithful)
Liturgy in Advent and Christmas. Resource developed by Archdiocese of Wellington.
Introduction to the Lectionary. The introduction to the lectionary which is used to proclaim the Word of God during Mass sets out the General Principles for the Liturgical Celebration of the Word of God.
Marriage Ministries
Marriage Ministries webpage (includes links to register for Marriage Preparation courses, booklets, contact info.
Prayer and Formation Programmes
Praying with Joy of the Gospel. Prayer Resource on Evangelii Gaudium (EG) -Joy of the Gospel by Pope Francis. Six module programme developed by the Archdiocese of Wellington.
Gaudete et Exultate. Prayer resources developed by the Archdiocese of Wellington.
Safeguarding
Social Justice
Agencies and Helpline List:
Wellington, Blenheim and Kaikoura, Kapiti and Levin, Nelson Bays, Wairarapa and West Coast. Or visit the Catholic Social Services Website
Other useful links
Community page (includes local stories and Welcom articles)
Upcoming events in the Archdiocese