CaFE Unanderra
(Catholic Faith Exploration)
What CaFE has done for us.
The parish of Unanderra has now experienced three modules of CaFE (Catholic Faith Exploration). Each module has been rewarding for those who attended. Late in 2003 we experienced the first module of CaFE over seven weeks. For the second module in 2004, we had four weeks in March and four weeks in May. In 2005 there were seven sessions held in October, November and December. The last gathering was on the parish’s feast day of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, so it provided a suitable occasion to celebrate with Mass, followed by a parish dinner and the final session of CaFE.
It is sometimes observed that Australian Catholics are not very good at sharing the faith. At least some of those barriers appear to have broken down because of the appealing atmosphere of our cafe-like meetings. But of greater significance has been the excellent content of the talks, given by a variety of presenters. There have been challenges given to us as well! It is very easy to lament the state of the world today, but it requires effort to do something positive to address these issues.
The essential purpose of CaFE is to help us to grow in our faith; both in terms of what we know, and also in what we do.
Fr Mark O'Keefe
10 January 2006
CaFE Photos - 2005
CaFE Photos - 2004
