Parish Matters

St Mary of the Angel Basilica @ Geelong

Parish Matters

St Mary of the Angel Basilica @ Geelong

Welcome to the Resources page.

Here you’ll find key parish documents, forms, and information in one convenient place. Browse the sections below and click on any document to view or download it.

We are always working to make this page more helpful. If you are looking for something specific and cannot find it here, spot something missing or irrelevant/outdated, or simply would like share a feedback, we’d love to hear from you. Please complete the form here.

Parish resources

Parish resources

Welcome to the Resources page.

Here you’ll find key parish documents, forms, and information in one convenient place. Browse the sections below and click on any document to view or download it.

We are always working to make this page more helpful. If you are looking for something specific and cannot find it here, spot something missing or irrelevant/outdated, or simply would like share a feedback, we’d love to hear from you. Please complete the form here.

Parish support

Parish Administration Handbook

This handbook provides guidance on parish administration and management, including administering parish goods. The guidelines outline the minimum requirements for each parish, and should be read in conjunction with the Parish Finance Committee Statutes of the Archdiocese of Melbourne and the Code of Canon Law.

Parish Resource Guide

Based on the Take the Way of the Gospel Framework for Parish Renewal, this guide is designed to help parishes understand the framework and chart a path towards missionary renewal.

The Summit online

This liturgy resource includes music suggestions, readings, prayers of the faithful, liturgy notes and RCIA materials for each week of the Church calendar.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. In the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, we consider the safety and wellbeing of all persons to be our highest priority.

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  1. Parish Administration Handbook

    This handbook provides guidance on parish administration and management, including administering parish goods. The guidelines outline the minimum requirements for each parish, and should be read in conjunction with the Parish Finance Committee Statutes of the Archdiocese of Melbourne and the Code of Canon Law.

  2. Parish Resource Guide

    Based on the Take the Way of the Gospel Framework for Parish Renewal, this guide is designed to help parishes understand the framework and chart a path towards missionary renewal.

  3. The Summit online

    This liturgy resource includes music suggestions, readings, prayers of the faithful, liturgy notes and RCIA materials for each week of the Church calendar.

  4. Safeguarding

    Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. In the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, we consider the safety and wellbeing of all persons to be our highest priority.

    Please refer to the relevant Safe Programs - Practice and Behavioural Guidelines and the Risk Management Assessment for guidance and to support your planning.