We share a common life

Being Catholic is a way of life. We come together for special occasions, but we also share the small things in everyday life.

We are united by:

• Our belief, and
• Our bond with each other.

A Catholic way of life calls for a sharing of hearts and minds. Indeed, our very existence as a faith community is inseparable from our belief that, through the presence of the Spirit, we embody the living presence of Jesus Christ. In fact, we call ourselves 'the body of Christ'. In Christ there is no division but perfect unity.

Thus in everyday life, we strive to be unified in lots of little practical ways:

• Praying together;
• Encouraging each other in faith;
• Caring for each others' material needs;
• Socialising and celebrating together;
• Seeking counsel from one another in our decision-making;
• Bearing with one another in times of struggle and conflict;
• Resolving our differences with love and patience;
• Sharing our gifts, skills and possessions;
• Co-operating together in Church initiatives.