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The Aboriginal Catholic Ministry invites you to join with us in celebrating the arrival of the WYD Cross, Icon and Message Stick.

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Welcome to the ACM
Introduction PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 19 July 2007
Vicki holding aloft Message Scroll
Vicki with Scroll
Welcome to the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry for Victoria Website. I'm sure you will find the site very resourceful, educative and interesting. The website offers historical and present story of struggle and survival of a small group of Aboriginal Catholics. Responding to the Holy Father's challenge in 1986, that the 'And the Church herself in Australia will not be fully the Church that Jesus wants her to be until you have made your contribution to her life and until that contribution has been joyfully received by others'.

Sit back, browse the options and enter into our journey.

Last Updated ( Monday, 23 July 2007 )
 
Our Statement PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 19 July 2007
Led by the Creator Spirit
we are a community of
Memory and Hope
Committed to
Truth and Reconciliation
 
ACMM Vision Statement PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 19 July 2007
To be perceived as an Aboriginal
Community recognised for its commitment to
Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples
having their rightful place in the Church
and the wider Community.

Inspired by the Gospel,
we are committed to the dignity
of each person to open hospitality,
to truth-telling about dispossession and to be a place of connection.

We work for reconciliation
In partnership with those who believe that there can be an alternative to the present order.
 
Statement Of Purpose PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 19 July 2007
  • The relief of poverty, suffering, distress, helplessness and cultural deprivation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • To be a network supporting all aspects of educational needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • To assist and encourage authorities including the Catholic Church authorities in their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the struggle for dignity, justice, equality, self-management, self-determination and other issues affecting them.
  • To educate the wider community, especially the Catholic community, to an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the cultures and the history of Australia.
  • To encourage, assist and develop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership within the Australian community and also within the Ministry of the Catholic Church; including the provision of spiritual, traditional and pastoral care.
  • To assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to help each other and to cooperate with each other and within the life of the Catholic Church.
  • To promote and celebrate the Catholic identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by assisting in developing a personal commitment to their faith, cultures and lifestyles.
  • To provide a place of belonging and welcome for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to celebrate their identity and to express their views and concerns to the hierarchy of the Catholic Church.
  • To provide culturally appropriate faith expressions and liturgical celebrations.
  • To provide a place a of healing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have been affected by the policies of family separation and the distresses of family violence, alcohol and substance abuse.
  • To liaise with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and Churches.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 19 July 2007 )
 
2008/2009 Entertainment Books PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 14 April 2008

A reminder - time is running out please order your Entertainment Books NOW 

Purchase your brand new 2008/2009 Entertainment Book now to receive over $15,000 in valuable offers, valid through 1 June, 2009. At the same time, you’ll be helping community fund-raising!The Entertainment Book is your guide to the best restaurants, hotel accommodation, attractions, sports and leisure activities... all with 25% to 50% off or 2-for-1 offers. Plus,
My Bookings... Compare rates, check availability and book your accommodation online.

 

Order forms in Downloads section now.

Last Updated ( Saturday, 17 May 2008 )
 
Aboriginal gifts to give WYD pilgrims PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 28 April 2008

Looking for a gift to give your home stay pilgrim ?

Consider a gift as part of your pilgrim program to help create awareness of the Aboriginal story. What about a gift that is culturally authentic. A special gift from you as a memento of their time on our sacred land. A gift where the money goes back to the Aboriginal Community

It is really important to us Aboriginal peoples that when pilgrims come to our country they feel they are welcomed. We hope all pilgrims will go away from our country knowing something of our story and have had the opportunity to share or deep faith and Aboriginal spiritualty. It is really important to us there is a visual display of red, black and yellow colours during the Days in the Dioceses and World Youth Day in Sydney. A true sign of support and respect of the first peoples. "Acknowledge, respect, celebrate on Sacred Aboriginal land".

 

Ideas & order form available by clicking here!

Last Updated ( Monday, 28 April 2008 )
 
River Dreaming PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 28 April 2008

River Dreaming, the book by Elizabeth Pike is now available, orders are taken through the ACM.

An order form is available by clicking here.

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River Dreaming

River Dreaming, the book by Elizabeth Pike is now available, orders are taken through the ACM.

An order form is available by clicking here.

Aboriginal gifts to give WYD pilgrims

Looking for a gift to give your home stay pilgrim?

Consider a gift as part of your pilgrim program to help create awareness of the Aboriginal story. What about a gift that is culturally authentic. A special gift from you as a memento of their time on our sacred land. A gift where the money goes back to the Aboriginal Community.

 

Ideas & order form available by clicking here!

Some parts of the ACM website may contain voices or images of members of the Aboriginal community who may have returned to the Dreaming.
These images are used with the greatest respect & appreciation.
© 2008 Aboriginal Catholic Ministry - Victoria