G.I.F.T. (Growth In Faith Together)
G.I.F.T. Growth In Faith Together – Ministry for people with intellectual disabilities
Roman Catholic Diocese of Auckland – TE TAUMATA O TE HĀHI KATORIKA – 2026 Programme
Time – 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Where – G.I.F.T. Room in the Pompallier Centre, 30 New St, Ponsonby
Every Saturday programme involves sharing our week’s journey in a safe environment, prayer, singing, Bible reading, discussion, growing in faith, supporting one another, respecting the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi – behaving with tika, pono and aroha, Te reo Māori, waiata, learning, personal growth and self-determination, and cooking.
Life Skills:
- Showing manaakitanga: kindness, honesty, respect
- Empowering everyone to know that God made each of us unique and special and we all have a place in God’s creation story
- Encouraging everyone to understand that G.I.F.T. is their turangawaewae where there is no comparison or judgement
- Coping with anxiety, disregulation – acknowledging problems, finding solutions and moving forward
- Respecting and learning about different cultures and their festivals
- Discussing and praying for local and world current events
- Cooking, collaborating, cooperating, creating
- Growing in our relationship with Jesus, our best friend
Afternoon tea about 3.30pm, please bring something to share
All people with intellectual disabilities most welcome
You are most welcome to come with your whānau, family, friends, support workers and caregivers.
Contact – Vivienne 021 044 8362 [email protected]
Please join us to Grow In Faith Together