Catholic Outlook Magazine Ordinary Time Winter Edition 2022
The official publication of the Diocese of Parramatta
The official publication of the Diocese of Parramatta
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<strong>Outlook</strong>Looks<br />
A season to give<br />
Fourteen young men are training to become beacons of<br />
Christ’s light in our Diocese at the Holy Spirit Seminary<br />
in Harris Park. Watch the video of a day in the life of our<br />
seminarians as they prepare for the priesthood. Your<br />
donation to our Good Shepherd Appeal will support our<br />
seminarians respond to God’s call.<br />
See the video and donate at catholicoutlook.info/<br />
goodshepherds<br />
Image: Shutterstock.<br />
#10familytips for Year of the<br />
Family<br />
Image: Diocese of Parramatta.<br />
Our video on life as a seminarian at Holy Spirit Seminary can be<br />
viewed at catholicoutlook.info/goodshepherds.<br />
Consider Caritas<br />
For over 55 years, Caritas Australia has been working with<br />
vulnerable communities around the world to end the cycle<br />
of poverty. Through partnerships with local organisations<br />
and Churches we are able to reach where the need is<br />
greatest and work towards an equal future for all.<br />
The universal <strong>Catholic</strong> Church is celebrating the<br />
conclusion of the Year of the Family in June <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
This special year, which commenced in March<br />
2021 highlights the special role that families play<br />
in our Church. Family, after all, is the first place we<br />
find and learn about love and caring for others. The<br />
Vatican has launched a campaign of #10familytips<br />
relevant to all families based on Pope Francis’<br />
letter Amoris Laetitia meaning “The Joy of Love”.<br />
Download the tips and more at our new family<br />
hub parracatholic.org/family<br />
Find out more at caritas.org.au<br />
Revolutionary Goals<br />
On Earth Day in April this year, the Diocese of Parramatta<br />
launched its journey towards the seven Laudato Si’ goals.<br />
These are goals set by Pope Francis to revolutionize our<br />
approach to the environment and the poor. The goals follow<br />
on from his ground-breaking letter on the environment,<br />
Laudato Si’. Find out how you can join with the Church in<br />
Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains to make lasting<br />
change.<br />
Watch the video inviting you to join our Diocese's seven year<br />
journey to the Laudato Si' goals at parracatholic.org/laudatosi.<br />
Details at parracatholic.org/laudatosi<br />
Image: Shutterstock.<br />
<strong>Winter</strong> family time<br />
<strong>Winter</strong> presents a special time to build family<br />
togetherness indoors. Recognise the talent within<br />
your family with a family talent show. Don’t accept<br />
any excuses, God has given everyone something to<br />
be good at, sometimes it just needs encouragement<br />
to let it shine.<br />
Find this and other ideas to help your family talk<br />
about faith at catholicoutlook.info/familyideas<br />
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