“I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.”John10:10
About Catholic Mission
Catholic Mission is the Pope’s international mission agency in Australia and is part of the global network of Pontifical Mission Societies operating in over 160 countries. We partner with communities to help them flourish by supporting grassroots projects, including healthcare, education, and faithformation, while also being an active voicefor human rights.
Ways to Partner with Catholic Mission
There are many ways to partner with Catholic Mission to create a more just world:
World Mission Month
Each year, in October, join Catholic Mission in celebrating the work of Mission in Australia and around the world. You can give a gift through your local parish appeal, volunteer as a Mission ambassador to spread the word in parishes around your area, learn more about our work and donate online, and pray for missionaries and the people they serve. Your support is essential as it enables missionaries aroundthe world to continue serving the spiritual and practical needs of their local communities.
Socktober
Socktober is a fun and educative celebration of World Mission Month for Australian children andyouth. It is a comprehensive education, formation, and fundraising initiative that engages school communities and children in the global work of Mission. Using the world game of soccer, Socktober connects students in Australia with the children they support, incorporating learning, prayer, advocacy,and financial support for children and communities in need around the world.
Staff Formation
Catholic Mission facilitates opportunities for staff across diocesan agencies, healthcare, aged care,education, andsocial services to encounter God in the world and in their work. Through an immersive,interactive pedagogy of dialogue, encounter, and experience, it aims to engage the whole person. By bringing the concept of Mission to life, it empowers staff and enriches the lives of those they serve.
Student Formation
Catholic Mission facilitates experiential workshops and provides a range of interactive multimedia resources to educate students on issues of Mission and justice. Students are empowered to contribute to God’s Mission in the world by turning their faith into actions through prayer, advocacy, and action,including fundraising.
Immersions
Catholic Mission offers immersion programs for both adults and senior secondary students, providingunique opportunitiesto engage with overseas and Indigenous Australian communities. These programs allow participants to experience firsthand the challenges faced by marginalised communities, broadening their perspectives and inspiring them to take action to create a more just world. This fosters a broader vision of Jesus’ Mission and enhances cultural awareness.
Workplace Giving
Workplace giving offers a simple and practical way for employees to make a meaningful impactthrough regular, pre-tax deductible contributions automatically deducted from their pay. These contributions support missionaries in enhancing the lives of children, communities, and future church leaders in Australia and around the world.
If you are interested in the work of Catholic Mission and would like to get involved, email us atinfo@catholicmission.org.au, or visit Catholic Mission website at catholicmission.org.au
or contact your local Diocesan Director of Catholic Mission in the Diocese of Armidale:
Jacqueline Toakley
3/131 Barney St Armidale
PO Box 93 Armidale NSW 2350
02 6771 8705
