This year it sponsored Vatican Observatory Director and world-renown astronomer, Br Guy Consolmagno in a nationwide tour.

In addition, it has developed a new social media brand, Catholic Discovery and is working closely with Catholic agencies and schools in spreading the Good News.

Trinity Sunday (16 June) celebrates Christian belief in the Trinity and fittingly marks the National Day of Prayer for the Catholic Enquiry Centre (CEC), supported by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops (NZCBC).

CEC Director, Fr Neil Vaney, has prepared reflections and other resources for the day that will be shared among parishes throughout the country.

NZCBC President, Bishop Patrick Dunn says, "Each one of us is called to be a disciple, to spread the knowledge and love of Christ.

The CEC is our agency, to promote this work. Today, through prayer and by supporting the CEC we become part of that work.

Please open your hearts and lives to this work."

To find out more about the work of the CEC, related resources or to donate, visit catholicenquiry or Catholic Discovery on Facebook.

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Amanda Gregan: Ko te Huinga Pihopa o te Hahi Katorika o Aotearoa The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC)

They are on the look-out for good stories, so if you have any to let them know.

To get an idea of what they are looking for:

• Click here to view the Catholic Discovery on Facebook
• Click here to follow Catholic Discovery on Twitter.

If you have any stories, you can send them to info@catholicenquiry.nz

The new approach has been taken because the CEC wants to engage with people who are not Christians, those who may once have been Christians as well as those active in the Church.

The aim is to provide an opportunity for all people to discover more about the community and today's Catholic church.

CEC Director, Fr Neil Vaney, says Catholic Discovery involves a process of learning about the Catholic faith.

"Our approach with teaching is to utilise online platforms. We know our audiences use these channels," he said.

Vaney said the CEC wanted to share faith-based messages that people may not be able to access anywhere else.

"As part of this we have built Catholic Discovery and established branding that is more visual and vibrant.

"This fresh look better reflects our commitment to today's missionary challenges."

Vaney said the new logo offers a more contemporary presentation and will be used on all their digital platforms.

He said the icon is deliberately ambiguous. When you look at it, you may see a flame, a path or even a dove.

It is a metaphor that shows you can find many things within the Christian faith.

The colour purple has been used to represent Christ's suffering on the cross.

The CEC is currently reviewing its website and creating an Instagram account.

Read the press release

Source

• Supplied: Amanda Gregan Communications Advisor - NZ Catholic Bishops Te Huinga o nga Pihopa Katorika o Aotearoa