Parish Renewal Team holds online gatherings for RCIA and Sacramental teams

The Parish Renewal Team held two online gatherings for RCIA and sacramental coordinators in the Archdiocese of Sydney to emphasize building relationships over following programs. The sessions, which drew more than 50 leaders each, took place on 26 August for RCIA teams and 23 September for sacramental teams.

Mission Leader Tania Rimac and RCIA and Sacramental Co-ordinator Varun Perera led the meetings. Rimac stated that the Church's mission to evangelize requires being ready to welcome people immediately to ensure they feel excited to join. She noted that the first connection must focus on the heart and personal relationships.

The gatherings included practical presentations from All Saints, Liverpool leaders Christine Solomon, who spoke on leading RCIA sessions, and Pina Bernard, who discussed sacramental preparation for children. These teams serve as the primary contact for those seeking to enter or return to the faith, including the more than 10 weekly inquiries received through the archdiocesan Becoming Catholic page.