Archdiocese of Brisbane

Baptism incorporates us into the Church and through it we are ‘reborn’ as daughters and sons of God.

In confirmation we renew our baptisimal promise before receiving communion for the first time.

First Holy Communion is sharing in the body and blood of the Lord at Mass (Eucharist) for the first time.

When we receive communion at Mass, we are brought into closer relationship with one another as well as with Christ.

In reconciliation, officially called the Sacrament of Penance, we confess our sins and receive the forgiveness of God.

A sacrament for those whose health is seriously impaired, it is a source of healing for the sick rather than the final act of the church for the dying.

Information on marriages within the Archdiocese of Brisbane - preparation, your wedding ceremony and support during marriage.

Bishops, priests and deacons, through Holy Orders or Ordination, are given sacred power in the name and authority of Christ.

The RCIA and associated program educates, then initiates adults to become a Catholic as an adult.

At a Catholic Funeral the community gathers to thank God for the gift of a life which has been returned to its Creator.

A forum for business and professional women and men to come together as a community to get to know each other and the leaders of the Church in South East Queensland.

Small group or formal study of Scripture provides a means of encountering God in a personal manner in our everyday life.

Children's ministry within the Archdiocese of Brisbane aims to welcome the initiated, sustain them and form them in the faith.

The Catholic Foundation was created to support spiritual, educational and social needs throughout the Archdiocese of Brisbane.

A list of gifts and books stores within the Archdiocee of Brisbane.

A discussion of the holy days of obligation to be observed by Catholics within the Archdiocese of Brisbane.

Liturgy is always an action, something we do. It is a public action, a ritual action, and a symbolic action.

Frees the parties to enter a marriage according to the rites of the Catholic Church once all other requirements of law have been fulfilled.

Prayer is a human expression of our attempt to relate to God. Praying is a devotion to and desire to communicate with the mystery that gives meaning to our lives.

Catholic lay movements who have developed distinctive spiritualities and mission initiatives reflective of their particular charism.

A look at some programs and spiritual growth opportunities available across the Archdiocese of Brisbane.

Take some time for prayer and reflection and one of the many retreat centres across the Archdiocese of Brisbane.

Stewardship embraces using your gifts of time, talent and treasure so as to benefit others and to serve the Kingdom.

A look at key teachings of the Catholic Church and connections to more information.

Seeking temporary faculties for visiting priests and religious requires the completion of the 'Professional Standards Form'.

Discern your call given to you by God through your baptism to grow to become like Jesus Christ.

Interested in offering your time and talent volunteering to work with the Archdiocese of Brisbane?

The archdiocese offers plenty of opportunities to foster participation and engagement of young people in the life of the Church.

Through our Baptism we are called into the mission of the Church to promote the reign of God, continuing the mission of Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

Seeking to bring Christians together to love one another as God loves us and so to proclaim the Gospel.

A meeting of people of differing religions in an atmosphere of mutual respect, freedom and openness.