Faith Formation Quadrant
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Naim Chdid
Quadrant Representative
Faith Formation News
Faith Formation Quadrant
Baptism Prepatation
The Baptism Team assists and informs parents in preparation of their children for the Sacrament of Baptism and offers ongoing support on their Faith Journey.
Team Coordinators
Father Alex Clemente
Judy Johnson
Naim Chdid
Sacramental Preparation for Children
First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation
The Parish Sacramental Program for Children is shared between the St Anthony`s School Staff and Parish Catechists. Children attending the St Anthony`s School are prepared for the sacraments during school hours. Catholic children attending schools other than St Anthony`s receive instruction from Parish Catechists out of school hours.
Team Coordinators
Father Alex Clemente
Naim Chdid
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
The team support those preparing for Adult Baptism, Reception into the Catholic Church (of those Baptized in another Christian church) Reception of the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation.
Team Coordinators
Father Alex Clemente
Naim Chdid
Ongoing Faith Formation
Opportunities to participate in many forms of Faith Formation and Celebrations are published on our website, in our weekly Parish Newsletter, Church notice boards and on the Archdiocese of Melbourne Website.
Team Coordinators
Father Alex Clemente
Naim Chdid
Marriage and Family
Opportunities to participate in many forms of Faith Formation and Celebrations are published on our website, in our weekly Parish Newsletter, Church notice boards and on the Archdiocese of Melbourne Website.
Team Coordinators
Father Alex Clemente
Naim Chdid
Neocatechumenal Way
The Neocatechumenal Way is a Charism within the Church, an itinerary of catechesis to rediscover baptism. The team meets weekly in the parish to meditate on the word of God and reflect on how it relates to their life today.
Team Coordinators
Natalie & Ron Howard
Divine Mercy
This team meets in the Church on the first Sunday of each month. This devotion includes Chaplet Rosary and readings from Scripture and St. Faustina`s diary.
Family Rosary
The parish is blessed to have 2 statues of Our Lady of Fatima which move from home to home. People are invited to join the family/person to pray the Rosary. Each family/person hosts the statue for a week.
Team Coordinator
Lillian Christian
Estia Health Prayer Group
This team visit the nursing home to support our elderly through their faith administering the Eucharist and praying the rosary.
Team Coordinator
Naim Chdid
News Archive
Sacrament Enrolment Meeting
Sacrament Enrolment Meetings 2024Parents of children who attend St Anthony's or St Lawrence's can book their Sacrament Enrolment Meeting here.
Educating in Christ
12.15 - 1.15pmSunday, 4th July 2021St Anthony's Church Foyer Preeminent educator Dr Gerard O'Shea, author of Educating in Christ, will offer a talk at St Anthony's about the best age-appropriate ways to form children in faith. All interested parishioners are welcome...