Policy and Guidelines for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and first Eucharist, and their preparation, celebrations and catechesis.

A Guide to Marriage and Marriage Education in the Diocese of Sandhurst.

1. The Sandhurst Diocese believes in the dignity of all young people, regardless of cultural background or employment or relationship status, and seeks to find new and better ways to promote this.
2. Young people come from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, yet all of them seek to develop meaning and purpose in their lives.
3. Young people belong - in an important, significant, and irreplaceable way - in the life of our Church community and wider society. As such, their contributions should always be respected and encouraged.
4. The Sandhurst Diocese is committed to helping young people find a sense of meaning and purpose in life, to achieve their full potential in our community, and to know the true and unconditional love of God revealed in Jesus Christ.
5. Young people are called by the Church community to use their talents in working towards a better world, and to live this out in their daily relationships with others.
6. Every member of the Sandhurst Diocese is called to assist in the fulfilment of this vision.

March 2001

Vision

To facilitate the faithful in full, conscious and active participation in the liturgical celebrations in the Diocese of Sandhurst

The liturgy presupposes in the life of individuals and the community, a commitment to the "Mystery of Salvation." This implies a commitment in faith to Jesus the Christ, risen and present in the individual, the Church and all creation. Therefore when we gather he is present in the assembled community, the Word proclaimed, the Eucharist and the minister.