Hi everybody!

I'm Claz and I'm the recently appointed Mission & Formation Coordinator here at the Divine Mercy Partnership. 

My role combines practical coordination with vision-building with the aim being to move parish life beyond maintenance towards active mission through evangelisation, faith formation, volunteer development and community outreach. I would be a first port of call for:

Faith and Spiritual Development

• Growing in your Catholic faith

• Prayer resources and retreats

• Sacramental preparation guidance

• Spiritual formation opportunities

• Understanding Catholic teaching and tradition

Catholic Identity and Mission

• What is a Christian? The Alpha Course's introduction to Jesus

• How Catholic values are expressed in daily life, in the workplace and within institutions

• Integrating faith and prayer into your life and building a Catholic culture within the home, family and institutions

• Questions about Catholic social teaching

• Creating prayer opportunities or liturgies

Training and Formation

• Induction for new volunteers regarding our parish vision, mission and strategy

• Faith formation programmes

• Leadership formation

• Workshops on Catholic spirituality and teachings

• Continuing professional development related to mission

Pastoral Support

• Support during difficult personal circumstances

• Guidance on pastoral initiatives

• Staff & volunteer wellbeing from a faith perspective

Community and Outreach

• Projects that put into practice Corporal Works of Mercy

• Charitable and community engagement activities

• Volunteering opportunities

• Mission-focused events and campaigns

Schools

• Encouraging collective worship and prayer

• Assistance with religious education initiatives

• Staff faith formation

• Chaplaincy activities

• Catholic life of the school

If you need to get in touch, please feel free to catch me on mf.divinemercypartnership@rcaob.org.uk