Baptism
An introduction to Christian initiation, new birth in Christ and belonging to his Church.
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Catechesis Leaflets
Short, accessible guides to Christian faith, Christian living and Christian prayer—created to support personal learning, parish formation and conversations with others.
Choose a collection below or browse all twenty-four leaflets. Each leaflet opens as a PDF in a new tab, ready to read, save or print.
Believing
The Christian Faith
Explore who God is, what Christ has done and how grace is given through the faith and sacramental life of the Church.
The Blessed Virgin Mary
Why Christians honour Mary and how her faithful response always directs us towards Jesus.
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Confirmation
The strengthening gift of the Holy Spirit and the Christian’s mature baptismal vocation.
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The Holy Mass
Discover the Eucharist as thanksgiving, sacrifice, communion and the heart of the Church’s worship.
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Who Is Jesus?
A concise introduction to Jesus Christ, truly God and truly human, Saviour and Lord.
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Holy Oils
How the Church uses blessed oils as signs of healing, strengthening and consecration.
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The Kingdom of God
Jesus’ proclamation of God’s reign and its consequences for discipleship, justice and hope.
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Repentance
Turning towards God, receiving mercy and allowing grace to reshape our lives.
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The Worldwide Church
The Church as Christ’s diverse, universal Body, gathered for worship and sent in mission.
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The Christian Life
Practical guidance for growing in vocation, spiritual maturity, mission and hope throughout the changing seasons of life.
Becoming Who I Am
Growing into the person God calls us to be through grace, self-knowledge and faithful discipleship.
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Making a Retreat
Why Christians set aside time for silence, prayer, reflection and renewed attention to God.
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Beyond Death and Dying
Christian hope, pastoral care and the promise of resurrection in the face of mortality.
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Should I Go Back?
A compassionate guide for anyone considering returning to church after time away.
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Catholic Evangelism
Sharing faith with humility, confidence and respect as an invitation into relationship with Christ.
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Spiritual Direction
How prayerful accompaniment can help us notice God’s movement and discern a faithful response.
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Living the Eucharist
Allowing communion with Christ at Mass to become service, reconciliation and self-giving love.
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Christian Prayer
Short guides to the habits, gestures and traditions through which Christians attend to God and offer their whole lives in prayer.
Confession
Preparing for sacramental confession, naming sin truthfully and receiving Christ’s forgiveness.
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Pilgrimage
Journeying to a holy place as an outward expression of an inward journey with God.
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Fasting and Abstinence
Using self-denial wisely to create freedom for prayer, generosity and deeper dependence upon God.
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Praying the Mass
Moving from attendance to attentive participation in the Church’s Eucharistic prayer.
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How Can I Pray?
A welcoming starting point for developing an honest, sustainable daily relationship with God.
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The Sign of the Cross
The Trinitarian, baptismal and daily meaning of this ancient Christian gesture.
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Icons
How sacred images support contemplation and bear witness to the mystery of the Incarnation.
Open PDF leafletThese leaflets are introductions rather than complete treatments. Follow their questions into Scripture, worship, prayer and conversation within the Church.
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The Parish Office can help with questions, preparation for the Sacraments, returning to church or finding the right next step in discipleship.
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