Faith Circles
Renewing Faith Circles
We are constantly in a process of learning, listening and refining in order that our resources can meet your needs and those of the broader church in Australia.
During 2018 we deepened our understanding of the differences between ‘Small Faith Sharing Groups’ and ‘Connect Groups’ as outlined by the Divine Renovation model of parish renewal and transformation being implemented by many parishes in our own diocese and around Australia.
In order to create greater clarity between these two group formats, and respond to your feedback, we are returning to Faith Circles as the name and brand for our ‘Faith Sharing Small Groups' resource. This clarity will enable faith sharing small groups to form in any pattern and way they desire, whilst enabling ‘Connect Groups’ to remain true to the Divine Renovation model and vision under which they were established. A resource for leading and developing ‘Connect Groups’ will soon be developed.
The resource is fundamentally the same, utilising the Sunday Gospel and a reflection, usually by Pope Francis. Questions for discussion and prayer points are still included, which we encourage groups to utilise.
Resources to support the development of faith sharing small groups using the Faith Circles resource can be found by clicking here.
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How to start a faith sharing small group?
Faith sharing small groups provide a place where each person can grow in their faith journey. We bring people together to share their lives and the ways in which Jesus is working in them through his Holy Spirit.
Starting a group is easy – simply invite 4-10 people to gather, either in your home, a coffee shop or at church. Create a space where people can safely share their lives and faith with one another in a welcoming and friendly environment. Through sharing and reflection faith is deepened, knowledge increases and insight happens. This growth in intimacy with others and with the spirit gives us the courage to live our lives as Christ has taught.
You can find a resource here which gives you plenty of tips on how to begin.
Accessing the resource
Faith Circles is a single-sided A4 sheet, based on the Sunday Gospel with reflection questions and prayer points.
It will be available to download via email subscription (see above to subscribe). Faith Circles is free, no strings attached, we just want Catholics to be nurtured by doing life and faith in groups, not on your own – you can print as many copies as you like.
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April 2019
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Mercy in Action - 5th Sunday in Lent (Yr C) |
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Conversion and Salvation - Palm Sunday (Yr C) |
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Resurrection Faith - Easter Sunday (Yr C) |
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Presence and Power - 2nd Sunday in Easter (Yr C) |
March 2019
February 2019
December 2018
November 2018
October 2018
September 2018
August 2018
July 2018
June 2018
May 2018
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The Way of Love - 6th Sunday of Easter (Yr B) |
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Sent on Mission - Ascension Sunday (Yr B) |
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Filled with the Holy Spirit - Pentecost Sunday (Yr B) |
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Authority and Presence - Trinity Sunday (Yr B) |
April 2018
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2nd Sunday of Easter (Yr B) |
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3rd Sunday of Easter (Yr B) |
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4th Sunday of Easter (Yr B) |
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5th Sunday of Easter (Yr B) |
March 2018
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3rd Sunday of Lent (Yr B) |
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4th Sunday of Lent (Yr B) |
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5th Sunday of Lent (Yr B) |
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Palm Sunday (Yr B) |
February 2018
December 2017
November 2017
October 2017
September 2017
August 2017
July 2017
June 2017
May 2017
April 2017
March 2017
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1st Sunday of Lent (Yr A) - Into Temptation |
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2nd Sunday of Lent (Yr A) - Being Transformed |
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3rd Sunday of Lent (Yr A) - Thirsting for the Water of Life |
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4th Sunday of Lent (Yr A) - Yearning to See |
February 2017
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5th Sunday Ord Time (Yr A) - A Light for the World |
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6th Sunday Ord Time (Yr A) - The Virtuous Life |
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7th Sunday Ord Time (Yr A) - Love Your Enemies |
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8th Sunday Ord Time (Yr A) - Trust in God |
January 2017
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2nd Sunday Ord Time (Yr A) - Baptism of the Lord |
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3rd Sunday Ord Time (Yr A) - Light of Faith |
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4th Sunday Ord Time (Yr A) - Be-attitudes |