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.
Catholic Foundations Modules
These core modules are designed to draw Catholics into the fullness of the Catholic life and provide formation for those considering ministry roles. The experience will engage both the head and the heart so participants grow in knowledge and the lived experience of Catholic faith.
Each module includes 10 sessions supported with individual reflection and a certificate awarded for completion.
the modules
MOD 1: CATHOLIC THEOLOGY IN CONTEXT
Semester One, 2025
This module introduces some key principles of the Catholic faith as we seek to understand more deeply who God is and who we are called to be in response to God.
MOD 2: UNDERSTANDING, PRAYING AND LIVING THE SCRIPTURES
Semester Two, 2025 – Starting 4 August
This module engages participants in the scriptures, exploring their inspiration, canonisation, unity and how to interpret scripture within the Catholic tradition. This module will also provide participants with introductions to various books within the canon as well as theological principals that inform the Catholic reading of scripture. Beyond the mechanics, this module provides an experience of listening to the voice of God in scripture, ensuring that scripture moves beyond mere text to being experienced as God’s word to us.
Topcs covered include:
- Can we trust the Scriptures?
- Ecclesial Exegesis: Interpreting Scripture with the Church
- The Unity of the Two Testaments
- The ‘Grand Narrative’ – Stories within the Larger Story
- The Gospels: Matthew, Mark and John
- The Letters
- Luke and the Acts of the Apostles
- Biblical Foundations for Catholic Doctrine
- Scripture in the Liturgy and the Role of the Lector
- The Sacramentality of Scripture
MOD 3: BEING SACRAMENTAL
Semester One, 2026
This module engages participants in the concepts of sacramentality, the sacraments and their context in liturgy in the Catholic tradition. The course explores the nature of God’s presence in the sacraments, the nature of grace, how grace is received and experienced in and beyond the sacraments of the Church.
MOD 4: A PEOPLE ON MISSION
Semester Two, 2026
This module engages participants in an exploration of what it means to be a people on mission. This will include investigating the call to evangelisation, exploring evangelisation in the context of parish and family life, as well the role of evangelisation in the wider community.
This module will also look at how we can make missionary disciples in our parishes and present practical ways that the church calls us to go forth on mission. As such, participants will develop a wholistic understanding of Pope Francis’ invitation to go out as missionary disciples and be equipped to evangelise in relevant, practical and effective ways.
who's it for?
This course is designed with all baptised Catholics in mind. Particularly for:
- Those who want to grow deeper in their love for God and others
- Those preparing for the ministries of lector, acolyte and catechist
- Those who want to share their faith with others
- Those who are parish staff or volunteers who may not have engaged in formal theological study previously
Module 2 - understanding, praying and living the scriptures
STARTING 4 august 2025
Time: 7-9pm
Dates: 10 Monday nights: 4 August to 20 October*
Location: Xavier Hall, Holy Spirit Seminary (487 Earnshaw Rd, Banyo QLD 4014)
Cost: $250pp or $150pp for groups of 5 or more
Individual registrations close 1 August.
*excluding 29 Sept & 6 Oct.
**Please note, Regional Hub applications must be received by 28 July 2025.
Other offerings
Contact The archdiocesan centre for catholic formation
accf@bne.catholic.net.au
Phone
07 3324 3440