Welcome Section Our Lady of Good Counsel Church is part of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish Mundaring. We are a welcoming community that gathers each Sunday to celebrate the Eucharist, grow in faith, and support one another in our Christian journey. … Read More
Sacred Heart Primary School is an integral part of our parish community, working together to nurture faith, learning and service in the hearts of our children. The school works in close partnership with families and the parish to provide a … Read More
Our Commitment We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe environment for all children, young people and vulnerable adults. Everyone’s Responsibility Safeguarding is a shared responsibility. We all play a part in promoting a culture of safety, respect and … Read More
God’s Healing Presence in Times of Illness The Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of God’s healing and comfort for those who are seriously ill, frail, or preparing for surgery. It is not just for those at the point … Read More
A Sacred Gift for the Church Through the sacrament of Holy Orders, the Holy Spirit calls men to a life of prayer, service and self-gift for the good of God’s people and the building up of the Church. A Divine … Read More
What is Confirmation? Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism. Through the laying on of hands and anointing with sacred chrism, the candidate is strengthened by the Holy Spirit and called to witness to Christ through their words and lives. For … Read More
The Eucharist: Food for the Journey First Eucharist is the beginning of a lifetime of full and frequent participation in the Eucharist, where we are continually challenged, encouraged and nourished in the journey of faith that began with Baptism. Encounter … Read More
Reconciliation is one of the Sacraments of Healing. It offers us the opportunity to experience God’s mercy and forgiveness and to begin again with a renewed heart. God’s Mercy Experience the joy of being forgiven and loved unconditionally. Healing & … Read More
If you were already baptised into the Catholic Church, you are a Catholic! Many people find themselves in this situation. Perhaps your parents raised you Catholic, but for some reason, you missed the sacrament of Confirmation. You may have been baptised Catholic but for various reasons were not raised in the faith. You may have never gone to Mass regularly, attended faith formation, or prepared for First Communion or Confirmation. When you call your local parish representative or contact our team, you should share your personal experience of Church and faith with them. This will help them determine your next steps towards full initiation.
If you were baptised with water, in the name of God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, you are a Christian! Depending on your circumstances, your process of formation and discernment would prepare you for a profession of faith, the sacrament of Confirmation, and reception of Holy Eucharist. When you call Sacred Heart Parish, you should share your personal experience of Church and faith with them. This will help them determine your next steps towards full initiation.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or RCIA, is an ancient process that was revived recently at the Second Vatican Council. The process of RCIA corresponds to the stages of individual faith development and personal conversion. It also involves the deeper conversion of the accompanying Catholic community, who witness and partake in the same spiritual journey. In order to hear and follow God’s voice, those seeking initiation enter into RCIA with a parish community through prayer and discernment.
For the unbaptised, this journey may lead to the waters of new life in Baptism, the sealing of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation, and the partaking of the “Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity” of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Holy Eucharist.
The journey of each person is unique. The RCIA process respects this and the ritual reflects it. Your local parish is your starting point to begin this exciting chapter in your faith journey.
