Pope Francis declares 2018 The Year of Youth
The Year of Youth invites the Church into prayerful discernment about the importance and life-giving presence of young people in the local Church and society. It calls for dialogue and active engagement focused on the reconnection and renewal of a new generation of young people in the life of the Church.
The aims for the Year of Youth dovetail together with the goals of Anointed and Sent: an Australian vision for Catholic youth ministry to provide a rich framework and challenges local faith communities to explore new horizons as they accompany young people into maturity.
To celebrate the Year of Youth we have been fortunate to book Jess Manibusan, who is on tour in Australia. Jesse is a composer, singer/songwriter, storyteller, humourist, catechist, evangeliser and encourager. He has a knack of building instant rapport, connecting to his audience, and creating life-giving memories that help deepen faith and cultivate the joy that inspires service, sacrifice and the celebration of life.
Jesse will be taking part in the Year 11 Retreat at the end of May, which is a wonderful opportunity for our students. Information relating to this Retreat has been sent home via the Parent Portal.
