On Sunday May 6th, the PFGM celebrates 50 years since Passionist Family Groups began in St Anthony of the Field’s parish, Terrey Hills. The Movement became one of the most significant ministries in which professed and lay Passionists shared significant leadership roles. The first ‘Family Groups’ were such a convincing model of community that despite being a small parish, 26 groups formed in Terrey Hills parish.
Groups included people of different ages, cultires and very often a spouse of different faith, who all found a very practical way of living the gospel – not through discussion but through practical care and support of one another. Interestingly, many people in the groups became involved in parish Committees or groups and wanted more understanding of the new level of faith they were living.
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