The theme song for the largest gathering of young Catholics in Australia – the Australian Catholic Youth Festival – has just been released.
Youth gather in preparation for this year’s Australian Catholic Youth Festival
26 October marked the first Formation Day for the Maitland-Newcastle pilgrims of this year’s Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF), set to take place in Perth between 8 – 10 December.
Bishop’s Award winner feels blessed
Edward Dolstra is 13 years old and attends Hunter River High School. He was a recipient last year of a Bishop’s Award after being nominated for his commitment to the life of his parish.
Following the call
It is hard to follow the call to be Christian if you are doing it alone.
Sacred@Seven is under new management
A room filled with young people is not usually silent. However, at Sacred@Seven (S@S), this is what sets it apart. Young people are sitting or kneeling; eyes closed in reflection and prayer. Soft music fills the church, and the centre point is a monstrance holding the most precious thing to a Catholic: The Blessed Sacrament.
Get involved in the Australian Catholic Youth Festival!
Australian youth are being encouraged to listen to what the Spirit is saying at a festival with great speakers, inspiring music, and engaging discussions in Perth this December.
Pope Francis declares to youth: Christ is Alive!
Pope Francis has just released his apostolic exhortation titled Christus Vivit (Christ is alive).
Youth invited to Light to the Nations Easter pilgrimage
Light to the Nations invites Catholic youth from around Australia and other countries throughout the Pacific to participate in its Easter pilgrimage.