adult formation
Guiding people to experience a transformational encounter with Jesus Christ.
Our Vision
We have a dream that transformational experiences of encounter with God are available to every person in the Archdiocese of Brisbane. We seek to support parishes and communities to evangelise with joy and provide discipleship opportunities that allow every person to live out their baptismal calling in its fullness. We believe in the power of supporting people on their faith journey, from seekers who express an initial openness to God, right through to passionate missionary disciples who have hearts that burn within (Luke 24:32). We are passionate about helping build Spirit-filled parishes and communities that nurture healthy relationships and bear fruit for the Kingdom of God.
See below for the ways we support the formation of adults.
Retreat Experiences
A Morning's Prayer
A three-hour mini retreat held on Saturday mornings five times a year at Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre in Ormiston.
Suitable for individuals or groups to attend together.
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Powerhouse of Prayer
A day experience at Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre with a learned teacher, where different ways to pray are taught, learnt and practiced.
In this series, all are welcome to learn “the art of prayer”.
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Guided Weekend Retreats
A weekend retreat (Friday night until Sunday lunch) that provides an opportunity for personal prayer and reflection, guided input sessions, communal prayer experiences and small group discussion.
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Seekers
Retreat
An experience designed to provide a transformative encounter with Jesus for those who seeking.
Invite up to three guests and embark on this journey of discovery together.
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Prayer Resources
Daily Gospel Reflections
Guest writers from across the Archdiocese of Brisbane contribute reflections on the Gospel of the day to help us consider what our faith is calling us to. Subscribe via the button below to get these Daily Gospel Reflections emailed directly to your inbox every morning.
Lent Resource
An individual and group reflection resource for the Lenten season. Each Sunday includes prompts to encourage small group prayer and discussion whilst the daily reflections lean into supporting individual prayer. Available in both printed and eBook formats.
Advent Resource
An individual and group reflection resource for the Advent season. Each Sunday includes prompts to encourage small group prayer and discussion whilst the daily reflections lean into supporting individual prayer.
Available in both printed and eBook formats.
More with Jesus
A 30-day faith exploration resource intended to help Catholics reflect on the significance of their baptism. Available as a book and a podcast.
Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre
Santa Teresa is a place of beauty overlooking Moreton Bay where guests are welcomed into a sanctuary of hospitality. A place where one can encounter God and feel cared for and nourished. A place of stillness and simplicity. Looks like heaven, feels like home.
additional offerings
The Vine Newsletter
A monthly newsletter from our team that will keep you up-to-date with news, events and resources relating to Adult Formation in the Archdiocese of Brisbane.
Alpha
Alpha takes people on a journey often leading to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ.
We support parishes and communities in the archdiocese to facilitate Alpha in their local context through the Archdiocesan Alpha Journey.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
The Adult Formation team assists parishes with the journey of faith of children, teenagers and adults seeking to be baptised or received into the Catholic Church.
Archdiocesan Centre for Catholic Formation
The Archdiocesan Centre for Catholic Formation exists to engage the baptised in a deeper experience of God in the Catholic tradition. It provides four core modules as well as supplementary guest lectures, short courses, retreats, and one off events.
Instituted Ministries
All the baptised are called to play a role in the mission of Christ to make disciples of all nations (Matt 28:19 – 20). Find out more about Instituted Ministries in the life of the Archdiocese of Brisbane via the button below.
Contact The Team
We'd love to talk to you more about how to form adults in your community in their Catholic faith.
Melissa Ledwich
Director
Lisa McKerr
Project Officer
Vanessa Comninos
Project Officer
Caleb Bowles
Project Officer
formation@bne.catholic.net.au
Phone
07 3324 3440