Article Directory
Sexual Trauma Insights and Impacts
Impact Stream, Enrichment & Support, James Parker Drawing on years of experience, working with sex addiction and survivors of sexual abuse, James will explore how people can break free from
Meeting the Maker…
Workshop A, Peter Shakhovskoy IN EVERY MAN As cofounder of Men Alive, Peter has worked with thousands of Catholic men, helping them to engage with their faith and assume
"The Infertility Solution"
Workshop B, Dr Luke McLindon PRACTICAL AND ETHICAL SOLUTIONS FOR COUPLES With one in six couples experiencing fertility difficulties, an ethical and effective response for infertility has never been
Single…Engaged & Finally Married
Impact Stream, Engaged & Newlywed, Derek & Karen Boylen Transitioning to married life might seem simple but many couples struggle to do this. Bringing their professional expertise and personal
A New Marriage Catechumenate
Impact Stream, Engaged & Newlywed, Dr Brigid McKenna FOR THE NEW EVANGELISATION. Increasingly, people working to prepare couples for marriage (and accompany them during the early years of marriage)
Marriage a Dynamic Faith Journey
Impact Stream, Enrichment & Support, Lara Kirk As Catholic marriage educators we have more to offer young couples than tips and tools for achieving a fulfilling relationship. We have an
Pastoral Care of Regular People in Irregular Situations
Impact 2, Session 2, Father Gerry Gleeson Amoris Laetitia has attracted widespread praise and criticism. It is an extensive document with some highly significant theological developments. Fr Gerry will
"The Feminine Genius"
Workshop A, Karen Doyle BASED ON KAREN’S GENIUS OF WOMANHOOD... an exciting body of work that explores the profound teaching of St Pope John II on the vocation and
Marriage in the Image of the Trinity
Impact 2, Session 2, Dr Ray Campbell St John Paul II left us with a brilliant legacy of theological insights into marriage, family and our eternal destiny as the beloved
“An Honest Mess”
Impact Stream, Enrichment & Support, Peter Holmes BEING HUMBLE ENOUGH TO ASK FOR HELP WITH MY MARRIAGE All marriages go through challenging times. Yet shame and stigma can often
Teaching Children to Love what is True Value
Workshop B, Dr Andy Mullins A home is a school of love, where your children learn to put others, and ultimately God, first in their lives. What motivates you as
“Renewing the Parish”
Workshop B, Prof Ron and Dr Mavis Pirola THROUGH MARRIAGE The family, in all its ‘messiness’ ... is a major force for evangelisation in the Church and society. At
"Bringing Baby Home"
Impact Stream, Engaged & Newlywed, Denise Lacey THRIVING THROUGH TRANSITION. The transition to parenthood is often a time when couples may experience many challenges. What happens to couples when
“Maybe I Do”
Impact 1, Session 1, Hon Kevin Andrews MP TIPS FOR MODERN MARRIAGE... What makes a marriage successful? Author, veteran marriage educator and Member of Parliament, Kevin Andrews, exposes some modern
Love & Joy
Workshop C, Anthony and Cathy Hill IN THE LOUNGE ROOM: PARISH-BASED MARRIAGE PREP When couples present to the Church for marriage it represents an evangelisation opportunity. Yet for most
“Amoris Laetitia: Joy and Love in the Church”
Impact 1, Session 1, Archbishop Mark Coleridge JOY AND LOVE IN THE CHURCH... Amoris Laetitia is Pope Francis’ response to the two year, worldwide consultation on the challenges facing
Pornicious
Impact Streams, Youth & Schools, Paul Ninnes PORNOGRAPHY AND THE SEXUALISATION OF OUR CULTURE... have infiltrated our schools, churches, and families. It is shaping the thoughts, relationships and hearts of
Reaching Hearts Connecting with our Young People
Impact Stream, Youth & Schools, Frances Hopkins & Chris Da Silva In a culture that twists meaning and distorts the desires of our hearts we seek to bring hope
New Tech for the Marriage Message
Workshop B, David Lejeune How do we get the marriage message out? How do we inspire young people to ambition for marriage and how do we effectively market Catholic marriage
Pathways to Sexual Wholeness
Workshop C, James Parker ACCOMPANYING THOSE IN PAIN Using case studies from his extensive work with men and women, James will explore how the experiences of shame in childhood
“Forming Teachers”
Impact Stream, Youth & Schools, Jonathan Doyle INFLUENCING THE INFLUENCERS... A critical task in building an effective sexuality and relationship education curriculum is the formation of teachers. Drawing on
“The Good News”
Impact Stream, Engaged & Newlywed, Matthew McDonald & THE KITCHEN TABLE... Pope Francis has spoken a lot about ‘accompaniment’. What does this mean and what relevance does it have
A Renaissance of Marriage
Opening Talk, Impact 1, Francine and Byron Pirola MARRIAGE HAS NEVER BEEN MORE TOPICAL... and the living witness of good marriages never more needed. We have a teachable moment
The Joy of Love
Dinner Keynote, Most Reverend Anthony Fisher OP Archbishop Anthony Fisher is the ninth Archbishop of Sydney and was a foundation director of the John Paul II Institute for Marriage