The formation of the people of God in the Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst is Christ centred and empowered by the Holy Spirit. It is an intentional, ongoing and reflective process that focuses on the growth of individuals and communities from their lived experiences, in spiritual awareness, theological understanding, vocational motivation and capabilities for mission and service in the Church and for the world.

The intention of formation for mission is to enable: 

*  deeper faith relationships with God,  Church, self, others and Creation 

*  greater engagement between individuals' lives marked by 'accompaniement' in the service of others.  

*  a culture of dialogue 

*  stronger commitment to and understanding of the various ministries exercised in faith communities. 

*  a deeper call into missionary discipleship 

"My mission of being in the heart of people is not just a part of my life or a badge I can take off; it is not an “extra” or just another moment in life. Instead, it is something I cannot uproot from my being without destroying my very self. I am a mission on this earth; that is the reason why I am here in this world. We have to regard ourselves as sealed, even branded, by this mission of bringing light, blessing, enlivening,raising up, healing and freeing."

(Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel 273)