Learn · Pray · Belong

Faith Formation

Lifelong growth in friendship with Christ, for every age and every stage.

Your journey

Four steps of growth

Explore

Curious about faith? Start with FORMED or a conversation with Fr Rex.

Learn

Join Symbolon or OCIA to discover the heart of the Catholic faith.

Belong

Find your place in a group, Rosary, men's group, catechesis.

Go out

Serve through outreach, processions and caring for our communities.

Programmes

Find your place

AdultsTuesday evenings, 7pm · Amberley hall

Symbolon

A ten-session, video-led journey through the essentials of the Catholic faith, with discussion and supper. Perfect for newcomers, returners and anyone wanting to go deeper.

AdultsBy arrangement with Fr Rex

OCIA, Becoming Catholic

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults: a gentle, personal path for those exploring Baptism or full communion with the Church.

ChildrenSundays after 10:30am Mass · St Raphael's

Hawarden Children's Catechesis

Joyful, hands-on faith formation helping children fall in love with Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

FamiliesCourses through the year

Sacramental Preparation

Preparation for First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation, walking alongside parents and children together.

ParishionersContact the parish office for training dates.

Altar Serving

Learn to assist the priest at Mass, grow in reverence for the Eucharist and serve the parish. Contact the parish about training and preparation for investiture.

EveryoneAdvent & Lent

Parish Reflection Days

Days of prayer, teaching and silence at our pastoral centres, a chance to step away and listen.

MenMonthly · Amberley · contact Mark Milne

St Joseph's Men's Group

Fellowship, prayer and honest conversation for men seeking to lead their families in faith.

EveryoneWednesdays 1pm · Amberley hall

Amberley Rosary Group

Pray the Rosary together for the parish, our families and the world.

EveryoneAny time, online

FORMED at Home

Free access to films, courses, audio talks and children's content from the Augustine Institute.

Mission

Reaching out

Hurunui Pastoral Plan

Our shared vision for a parish that prays, welcomes and goes out to every corner of the district.

Outreach

Visiting the sick and housebound, supporting families and reaching our rural communities.

Adoration

Time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, Amberley Thursdays & 1st Fridays, Culverden 1st Fridays.

Catholic Education & EIC Preschool

Supporting families with Catholic schooling and early childhood education.

Part two of Outreach and New Parish. New to the Hurunui? Start with our welcome for new parishioners.

New parishioners

Get involved

Join a programme

Tell us what interests you and we'll send details of the next course or gathering.

New to the faith? Start here