Programme Outline
Download Partnership Programme Brochure (pdf)
The programme has three parts:
Preparation: (Approximately three 2 hour sessions)
- Spend time learning about the social, political and historical context of the country you plan to visit
- Explore current understandings of ‘mission’ from a Catholic Christian perspective
- Deepen your appreciation for the work of the Columbans.
Immersion: (A listening and learning experience)
- A group visit to The Philippines or Fiji can be co-ordinated with the Columbans
- Opportunity to meet Columbans and people with whom they work
- Time allowed each day for reflection, discussion and relaxation.
Continuation:
- Tell your stories when you return home to your community
- Plan activities to promote the development of the partnership through;
- Awareness raising
- Prayer
- Solidarity
- Advocacy
- Direct Support and Fundraising
- Indirect Support or Contact
Further information:
Contact:
St Columbans Mission Centre
PO Box 752, NIDDRIE, VIC, 3042
69 Woodland St, ESSENDON, VIC, 3040
Phone: (03) 9375 9475
Email: partnership.programme@columban.org.au
