The 2010 Walk By Faith Graduation Mass was held recently at Pompallier Diocesan Centre, at which Bishop Patrick Dunn presented Graduates Titia Schaaf (Devonport Parish), Jacquie Bevan (Massey), Dot Chipman (Ngatea), Mikki Buckland (Devonport) and John Frings (Ngatea) with their Diplomas in Religious Studies. Earlier in the day the graduates had gathered with family and supporters to share about their projects: the culmination of the three years of study, reflection and faith sharing.

Four of the five projects were catechetical in nature: a series of sessions assisting a group to help them deepen their faith knowledge on the various topics chosen by the graduate. John chose to look at “Affluence and the Christian response”: Titia focused her project on The Creed; Jacquie – deepening awareness of the Holy Spirit; and Dot entitled hers “Reflect and Revive” – a fresh look at aspects of our Catholic faith.

Mikki chose an evangelisation project: ‘walking’ with ex-Catholics who had felt let down by the Church, and were no longer active in their faith. One of the people Mikki supported has now returned to Mass, which is a wonderful outcome!

The day concluded with afternoon tea and a celebration cake. Our fondest congratulations!