We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which we walk, live and work. We recognise their living culture and their unique role in the life of the areas in which Mercy Partners ministries are located. We pay tribute to all of those who have nurtured this country over many thousands of years, deriving spiritual and physical needs from the seas, forests, soil, rivers, lakes and streams. We join with our First Nations people in honouring this land as sacred. We welcome the Uluru Statement from the Heart and support an Indigenous voice to parliament, enshrined in the Australian Constitution.
The building of partnerships cultivates a diversity of gifts and charisms, embracing
lay leadership, and creativity responds to the changing needs of many ministries.
Source: Mercy Partners Theological Framework
Welcome to the Mercy Partners Ministry Portal
Mercy Partners and their Ministries work together for mutual benefit and the enhancement of Mission. Mercy Partners encourages open communication, close working relationships with the Ministries and ensures appropriate support, oversight, and accountability is provided.
The Ministry Portal has been designed specifically for our Ministries and contains our Annual Ministry Planning Guide along with all of the referenced policies, protocols and procedures, along with all the forms and templates mentioned throughout the Planning Guide. In addition, the Portal contains electronic downloadable copies of all of our Formation resources. The Portal is able to be accessed 24/7.
Please note that the information published on the Ministry Portal is generic and does not contain any specific information on our Ministries.
Annual Ministry Planning Guide
To encourage positive working relationships with our Ministries, our Annual Ministry Planning Guide has been developed as a quick reference guide on the following key areas:
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Formation Support
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Grants Available
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Board Approvals and Advice
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Ministry Reporting Responsibilities
- Marketing and Brand Support
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Connect with Mercy Partners
To download the latest edition of our Annual Ministry Planning Guide, please click on the below link.
For further reading on the content included in the Annual Ministry Planning Guide including supporting documentation, please click on the Read More button below in the relevant subject matter section.
Formation Support
The Mercy Partners Formation Directorate offers a range of programs, events, resources and support for leaders in Mercy Partners ministries to foster and incorporate the founding congregations culture, values, charism and Catholic identity.
Grants Available
As ministries of Mercy Partners, you are able to apply for sponsorship to support the formation of your staff with their education and development goals and responsibilities. In addition, grants are available through the Nudgee Trust.
Board Approvals and Advice
Throughout the year, Ministries will require the Board of Mercy Partners, as the member for each Ministry, to undertake their Reserved Powers to approve a range of activities.
Ministry Reporting Responsibilities
Ministries of Mercy Partners are required to undertake regular reporting through the year on the governance of their ministry. This reporting includes quarterly or half yearly reports and update presentations to the Board of Mercy Partners.
Marketing and Branding Support
A unified and consistent approach to describing and acknowledging the relationship between your ministry and Mercy Partners is integral and should be reflected in all marketing and communications materials.
Connect with Mercy Partners
There are numerous ways to keep connected with Mercy Partners through our Facebook page, seasonal newsletter, Mercy Moments or via our regular news stories featured on our website.
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Acknowledgement of Country
