The formation of adults in the Faith of the Chuch is crucial, so that it may be passed on in joy and love to the next generation. Enter Maranatha, Perth’s Archdiocesan adult faith formation centre, which facilitates just this.
Vision Statement
Maranatha …Our Lord Come (1Cor 16:22)
In response to our baptismal call to ‘build the city of God’, the Maranatha Institute is committed to providing Christian Adult Faith Education for the sake of the ‘Kingdom’ through the ministry of the local Church.
We are committed to work for the realisation of the Gospel values of human dignity, freedom and peace by offering opportunities of personal growth through inspiration and formation.
For the sake of the ‘Kingdom’ our desire is to empower all to participate through personal ministry in ‘building the City of God’.
The Maranatha Institute is an Archdiocesan Agency for Adult Faith Education (recently renamed Maranatha Centre for Adult Faith Formation). It is constituted for the formation of adults in faith and ministry.
The Centre provides formal programmes with a view to educating adult Catholics in their faith with particular emphases on Mission and Ministry. These programmes are for adults who wish to deepen their knowledge and understanding of their Catholic faith and practice.
A wide range of courses cover such areas as Faith, Church, Scripture, Spirituality, Theology, Liturgy, Pastoral Care and Christian Living.
The Maranatha programmes are of particular value to individuals who wish to become more effectively involved in the life of their parish, particularly those in formal parish ministry such as Pastoral Associates or Assistants, Parish Workers and Volunteers.
Students may enrol in individual units of interest or in a formal course leading to either a Certificate of Adult Faith Education or a Certificate of Pastoral Formation.
Courses
Daytime courses consists of eight two-hour sessions – 16 hours presented over eight weeks. The presentation of unit material may be in lecture form, workshops or group work, depending on the material being presented and the lecturer.
Evening courses consist of six two-hour sessions.
There is no formal assessment of work – that is, no examinations or assignments.
Attendance and participation in class will be acknowledged if at least six out of eight sessions are attended.
Certificates
It is not necessary to enrol in a certificate course; however, the courses have been designed to work together to offer comprehensive and systematic adult faith formation, especially for those engaged in the work of catechesis, evangelisation and pastoral care.
Certificate of Adult Faith Formation:
[Formation for Parish Ministry]
To gain this certificate, students must complete at least six units – three Core Area units and three other units.
Certificate of Pastoral Formation:
This is a two year course.
First Year – general units
Second Year – Pastoral Care
units
Timetable:
Classes are conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am-12 noon and 1-3.30pm; Fridays, 9.30am-12 noon; Monday and Wednesday, 7–9pm.
Venue:
33 Williamstown Road,
Doubleview WA 6018
Fees: Eight-week courses $50 per course
Evening courses $35 per course.
Units presented in Term Three, 2010
Faith
Faith in Our Time: Our Christian Foundations
Sr Philomena Burrell pvbm
(Tue, 27 Jul-14 Sep, 1-3pm)
This course explores the foundations of our Christian conviction and the way of life that flows from that conviction.
As an overview of the major issues in the Christian life, the course will validate how we are called to live out this Christian message today.
Back to Galilee – examining creative ways of being Church in the 21st Century.
Fr Paschal Kearney cssp
(Tue, 27 Jul-14 Sep, 9.30am-12pm;
Mon, 2 Aug-6 Sep, 7-9pm)
Faith communities in the Church are an ever evolving reality. This course looks at the way we have understood faith communities in the past and in the present, and finally how we might envision a new way to be a faith community that is relevant and meaningful in this 21st Century.
Theology
The Law of Freedom
Rev Dr Joseph Parkinson
(Fri, 6 Aug-24 Sep, 9.30am-12pm)
Living a Christian life responsibly and freely means much more than simply ‘following the rules’. It takes a commitment to personal growth and a willingness to take the risk of trusting that God actually calls us to live ‘by the law of freedom’ (James 2:12).
This unit unpacks the rich tradition of Christian conscience and explores how we can live ‘the law of freedom’ in daily life.
Beginning Theology
Sr Philomena Burrell pvbm
(Mon, 2 Aug-6 Sep, 7-9pm)
Theology is human language about God and God’s relationship with the world, inspired by and rooted in Biblical tradition.
The God of Jesus is a relational God, ever-present, ever-loving, and yet, paradoxically, incomprehensible mystery to us, constantly gracing our humanity.
This course will be offered over four terms and will cover four Modules.
Scripture
The Acts of the Apostles: Sequel to Luke’s Gospel and ‘Christian’ Beginnings
Sr Shelley Barlow rndm
(Thu, 29 Jul-16 Sep, 1-3pm)
This course explores St Luke’s second volume. Acts provides a window into the dynamic development, struggles and joys of the first Christian communities. The early Christian story would have been diminished but for Luke’s daring initiative to show the impact of the Christ event, and how the Gospel took fire across the Roman Empire, spreading throughout the known world.
Spirituality
Ecological spirituality: The covenant between human beings and the environment.
Sr Shelley Barlow rndm
(Wed, 4 Aug-8 Sep, 7-9pm)
Creation comes forth from the womb of God’s love, calling all life to rejoice and flourish.
This course takes its title from Pope Benedict’s call to strengthen the covenantal bonds between humans and the environment (Caritas In Veritate, 120). It engages scientific knowledge of creation in the light of Scripture, Catholic teaching and mystical tradition.
Christian Living
Women as Peacemakers: the Spirituality of Non-violence
Judith Woodward, Ann Graham, Ann Semaan, Grace Reid
(Wed, 4 Aug-8 Sept, 7-9pm)
In this course, we will consider women’s experience of violence and conflict and habitual responses to them, and then explore concrete ways of making peace that are practical, creative, transformative, inclusive and non-violent.
Admin staff:
Tracy Stevens
Office Coordinator
Bill Bellair
Admin Assistant
Contact details:
Address:
33 Williamstown Rd,
Doubleview WA 5221
Phone:
08 9241 5221
Email:
maranatha@ceo.wa.edu.au