Scripture and prayer were front and centre for participants in the Seek 2010 Conference hosted by Riverton parish…
Catholics were urged to seek God with everything they have at a conference in Riverton earlier this month.
Initiated by Perth’s Auxiliary Bishop, Don Sproxton, the Seek 2010 conference took place at the Queen of Apostles Parish on 7 – 9 October focusing on the importance of Scripture and Prayer in everyday life.
Bruce Downes, from Impact Catholic Ministry, opened with the scriptural theme, You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart: Moving beyond the game of ‘hide and seek.’
“If we want God in our life, then we have to be seeking God wholeheartedly” Mr Downes said.
Bishop David Walker, Bishop of Broken Bay Diocese, shared his passion on Lectio Divina and the importance of meditating on the scriptures.
With the focus on Scriptures, the Acts 2 Come Catholic Bible College also arranged with The Bible Society WA for every attendee to receive a Bible as part of their conference package to ensure continued readings of the Scriptures at home.
A dedicated youth night featured a great debate on the question: ‘Is it important to connect with God daily?’
The key message of the night was delivered by Catholic Youth Ministry Director Anita Parker on how young people can connect with God daily through modern technology (Internet and mobile phones) as well as through the more traditional prayers of the Church.
Conference workshops ranged from Mums on the Run (Rosemary Downes), Worship with Music (Nick Dabbs), Traditional Prayer in the Church (Fr Chris Ross), to Prayer in the Family (Stephen and Carmen Court).
Conference organisers strove to provide equal access for deaf and hearing impaired participants with the use of live captioning and Auslan interpreters throughout the conference.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd women provided catechesis for children from 3-13 years old throughout the family conference while a creche was available for people with younger children.
The conference was brought to a close by Fr Nicholas Aazine SVD from Alice Springs with an enthronement ceremony for each participant to make a prayerful commitment to Scripture in their daily lives.