Marriage - An Interfaith Symposium: Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission

The Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne presents:

Marriage: An Interfaith Symposium

Date: Monday September 30 - Wednesday October 2, 2013

Location: Thomas Carr Centre, 278 Victoria Parade  East Melbourne VIC 3002

Symposium aims:
The program will provide participants with knowledge and insight into how each religious tradition understands the institution of marriage, prepares for and celebrates weddings, and supports married couples through the many joys and difficulties of life.

The three day program will cover:
A. The theology and Anthropology of Marriage
B. Preparation for and Rituals of Marriage
C. Contemporary Pastoral Issues surrounding Marriage

Recommended for:
*  Pastoral care workers
*  Lawyers and ethicists
*  Marriage and relationship counsellors
*  Teachers and theologians
*  Marriage celebrants
*  Civic and political leaders
*  Leaders and members of the different faith communities
*  Others interested in interfaith approaches to the human person

Hosted by the Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

In cooperation with:
• Jewish Community Council of Victoria
• Australian Catholic University Centre for Interreligious Dialogue
• Victorian Council of Churches
• Islamic Council of Victoria
• Australian Intercultural Society
• Buddhist Council of Victoria
• Hindu Foundation of Victoria
• Sikh Interfaith Council of Victoria Inc.
• Faith Communities Council of Victoria

To express interest or find out more, please contact the Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission on 03 9926 5708 or eic@cam.org.au