Pope Francis is calling for us to be a church of missionary disciples.
This Pastoral Day will be an opportunity for nominated Lay Leaders to gather with Clergy from the Diocese of Palmerston North to explore what this means for us and our mission.
We invite you to come and explore a key tool for evangelisation, meet with others from around the Diocese and discover more about your role in leading in your local community as we all respond to the Great Commission to go and make disciples.
Timetable
Friday 18th June (Clergy & Diocesan Staff)
Forming Missionary Disciples: Pastoral Day
Te Rau Aroha Diocesan Centre
9:30am to 5:00pm
Followed by Mass and Evening Programme with Lay Leaders.
Friday 18th June (Clergy/Lay Leaders/Staff)
PartB
Celebration of the Eucharist
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
5:30pm
Evening Programme – The AlphaExperience
Te Rau Aroha Diocesan Centre
6:30pm to 8:30pm (approx.)
Including dinner, a short presentation and discussion
Saturday 19th June (Clergy/Lay Leaders/Staff)
Morning Programme – Tools for Mission: Pastoral Conversation
A deep dive look at ALPHA as a tool for evangelisation.
Te Rau Aroha Diocesan Centre
9:00am to 11:45am
Including morning tea and concluding with Mass beginning at 12noon. A light lunch will be provided after Mass.
FAQ’s
What is a Pastoral Day?
Pastoral days have a been held annually in the Diocese of Palmerston North for a number of years.
Pastoral Days offer a collective place of discussion for people from various ministries, communities, regions and walks of life, and to give insights into specific pastoral needs.
Who is invited?
Participants attending a Pastoral Day may differ somewhat each year. In 2021 clergy from the Diocese of Palmerston North will nominate several lay leaders from their Pastoral Area to join them in attending the Friday Evening & Saturday Morning Sessions.
Some Diocesan Staff will also be part of this years gathering.
What is Alpha?
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith.
Each session looks at a different question and is designed to create conversations. There’s no pressure, no follow-up and no charge; it’s just an open, informal, and honest space to explore and discuss life’s big questions together. Alpha is currently used as a key tool for evangelisation in many parishes.
Find out more about Alpha as a tool for evangelisation here.
Listen to some stories about Alpha and its impact on some Catholics and New Zealanders here.
Want to find even more about Alpha? They’re running a online Leadership Conference in May. You can register for free here!
Where is it held and where can I park?
The Pastoral Day is being held in Palmerston North, between The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit and Te Rau Aroha – The Diocesan Centre (which are both on the same site).
Parking
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