St Benedict's Parish

"St Benedict's Catholic Community aims to be a caring and effective community committed to outreach and service, where each person is valued and their gifts are acknowledged."

 

Narrabundah is one of Canberra's oldest suburbs. You can still see some of the original worker's cottages that housed the first builders of our National Captial. After being part of Queanbean parish, and later St Christopher's; St Benedict's Parish was formally established in 1962. Mass was celebrated in the school (opened 1955) until the Church building was completed in 1983. St benedict's was designated an Archdiocesan Eucharistic Centre in 1998.

Missionaries of God's Love

St Benedict's is under the pastoral care of the Missionaries of God's Love (MGL),  a new community, founded from the Disciples of Jesus Community in Canberra in 1986. MGL brothers and sisters serve in various ministries in the parish. The Disciples of Jesus also hold regular youth and family gatherings at St Benedict's.

Parish Pastoral Council

St Benedict's Pastoral Council, which sits monthly, consists of 10 members including representatives of parish ministries, the Parish Priest, the School Principle and the parish in general. The aim of the PPC is to promote a caring and effective commuity that is committed to outreach and service of others.

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RCIA  

The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is for people seeking to become Caholic and learn more about the faith. The program runs from October to Easter.

For more information, contact Fr David Callaghan- 6295 7879

Cell Groups were introduced into the parish in 2006. Groups meetings are held in different locations across southern Canberra, Tuggeranong and Queanbeyan. A cell group usually meets fortnightly for about an hour & a half, the structure of the meeting includes prayer, scripture, a talk from the PP and sharing. A group would normally grow and multiply over time. Cell groups are a valued part of parish life; they provide an opportunity for people to meet, support each other and grow in faith. They are a welcoming community to newcomers and provide a great place to introduce people to the faith of the parish. Further information or if you wish to join a group, speak to Fr Ben or contact Bob O’Heir 6299 0240

For more information, contact George Wyer, 6295 7042

The Called and Gifted Workshop has been developed  as a tool for helping Catholics discern their spiritual gifts. The program helps participants sort through their life experiences to identify patterns that may indicate a charism. The Called and Gifted Workshop is suitable for all Christians seeking to deepen their relationship with God. It is also helpful for those seeking direction in changing circumstances.

 For more information, contact Adrian Wellspring -
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Members attend a monthly meeting, Mass and BYO lunch.  They are involved in many Parish activities, attend Conferences, Ecumenical Services and provide Cuppas after the 9am Mass on the first Sunday of the month or when requested.

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St Benedict's was commissioned by the Archbishop Francis Carroll to be an archdiocesan Eucharistic Centre in 1998. Here at St Benedict's we have 60 hours of Adoration in front of the Blessed Sacrament organized on a roster System.

This is a group of High School kids aged year 10-12. It is held every fortnight on Sunday, at 5pm in Outreach Centre. There will be sharing of faith, making friendships and having fun together with one another in Jesus.
Contact Jacob Fulop 0406745190 and Felicity Pollard 0420541772