Our parish is well known for its hospitality, active community and dynamic Sunday Masses.
The parish leadership team is passionate about ensuring everyone who engages with Tongariro Catholic encounters God’s Irresistible Grace.
Belong – to our Parish Family
“Most people today neither join, stay or leave a Church because of belief or doctrine. …. but because of a sense of belonging, because of community.”
Divine Renovation Pg 139
We are intentional about:
Ensuring everyone is seen, known, heard and loved
Connect Groups
Welcoming new parishioners
Hospitality
Developing a culture of invitation
Behold – Jesus Christ Among Us
“Behold, I stand in awe before God.”
To NOTICE the love of Christ
in everything you see, hear, smell, taste and touch, and by doing so, grow in relationship with Him.
We are intentional about:
Helping people seek God
Creating joyful first impressions
Pathways to encounter Jesus
Experiencing the sacraments
Celebrating dynamic worship
Authentic prayer
Believe – in the beauty of Catholicism
“This is the will of my Father, that you should become my disciples.”
John 15:8
To become a follower of Jesus Christ is to be his disciple. A disciple literally means “one who is learning”.
We are intentional about:
Using engaging resources
Supporting the curious enquirer
Developing inspiring programmes
Walking alongside each other
Become – Missionary Disciples of Christ
“Living no longer for ourselves but for Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:15
We are intentional about:
Being the FACE of Christ
Being the VOICE of Christ
Being the HANDS of Christ
Being the HEART of Christ