Inspired by the Spirit, the Gospels and the teachings of the Second Vatican Council, the Catholic Resource and Information Service:

  • names and values the rich heritage of the Catholic Community of South Australia
  • faces the future with joyful hope in our changing times.


The Catholic Resource and Information Service supports the mission of parishes, schools and other Church Agencies, in their pastoral outreach as communities of faith.

Through the application of appropriate technologies the Catholic Resource and Information. Service resources best practice and ongoing research in:

  • Contemporary Religious Education
  • Liturgical and Sacramental practice
  • Scripture and Theology
  • Adult Faith Formation
  • the needs of the Catholic and wider community.

 Click here to see the 2016 CRIS collection development policy.