Holy Family Parish

Holy Family Parish is a Catholic parish located within the Archdiocese of Ballarat in Australia. It operates as a nonprofit religious organization committed to fostering faith, evangelization, and community among its parishioners. The parish is dedicated to the administration of sacraments, the formation of new disciples, and service to the wider community through spiritual and pastoral care.

History and Mission

Holy Family Parish serves as a spiritual home for Catholics in its region, focusing on nurturing a welcoming and inclusive community rooted in Catholic tradition and teachings. The parish emphasizes evangelization, faith formation for all ages, and the sanctification of its members and the broader community. It actively supports vocations and seeks to embody the social teachings of the Church, including outreach to the poor, homeless, refugees, and the sick.

Programs and Activities

The parish offers a variety of programs including:

• Sacramental administration and preparation.
• Faith formation and catechesis.
• Engagement with digital resources such as "Formed," an online platform providing Catholic movies, audio dramas, books, and Bible studies to parishioners free of charge.
• Community outreach initiatives aimed at social justice, care for the environment, and support for vulnerable groups.

Community and Culture

Holy Family Parish acknowledges and respects the traditional owners of the land on which it operates, honoring the Indigenous peoples of the region. It fosters an environment of inclusivity, respect, and spiritual growth, encouraging parishioners to live out their faith actively in daily life.

Governance and Registration

The parish is registered as a charitable organization under the Australian Business Number (ABN) 41970038837. It is classified under religion and faith-based spirituality programs and operates within the Northeast Mallee region of the Ballarat Diocese. As a nonprofit, the parish complies with regulatory requirements set by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

This description is based on information publicly available through the Ballarat Catholic website and ACNC registry records[1][4].

[1] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/ce7ff02c-39af-e811-a961-000d3ad24182/profile [2] https://hfp.org.au [3] https://holyfamilydoveton.org.au [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/ce7ff02c-39af-e811-a961-000d3ad24182/documents/97afc596-84b2-ed11-83fe-00224893cef4 [5] https://holyfamilyindooroopilly.net.au