Tag: Sydney Catholic Youth

On 30 October, the ‘Deanery Youth Afternoon’, a quarterly event facilitated by Sydney Catholic Youth, breathed new life into the spiritual engagement of students across schools in Sydney

A crowd of young Catholics experienced the music of heaven in a sacred night to remember. Last night’s Fidelis event, organised by Sydney Catholic Youth, was a celebration of music that transcends.

After months of preparation, children from St Joachim’s parish performed “Highway to Heaven” on 12 October, sharing the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis, and how the Eucharist will always lead you to God.

Highlighting the intersection of bioethics and human rights, a prominent bioethicist argued in an 8 October address that public bioethics should seek to foster human flourishing.

Young people are increasingly feeling a sense of spiritual affliction and are turning to the church for guidance, says Tasmanian Archbishop Julian Porteous. The writer of a manual for minor exorcisms says every Christian fights a spiritual battle and needs to be equipped with a life of prayer, sacraments, scripture and devotion to Mary.

Many of Sydney’s young Catholics were in their early teens when the abuse crisis and Royal Commission was at its peak. As I found out at the “Fidelis” event run by Sydney Catholic Youth, older, jaded Catholics like me have surprises in store when addressing our youth.

In a time meant for sleep-ins, catch-ups and movie marathons, more than 120 teenagers instead took time out of their school holidays for Christ at this year’s Purpose Camp, hosted by Sydney Catholic Youth.

Campion College and Sydney Catholic Youth joined forces to bring young Catholics the insights of renowned author and spiritual director Fr Jacques Philippe for Pope Francis’ 2024 Year of Prayer.

Sydney Catholic Youth led inner west Catholic school students in “raw and open” discussions about trust in God, discernment, suffering and purpose in life, at a session on 22 March at Domremy College Five Dock.

Sydney Catholic Youth volunteers gave up their Saturday for “Hands of Mercy,” an elderly outreach event to encourage young people to perform a corporal act of mercy this Lent.

As the Sydney Catholic Youth team attempts to spend some time reflecting upon 2023, we can’t help but feel overwhelmed with gratitude.

The online star speaks to The Catholic Weekly before his much-anticipated appearance at Purpose Conference in December.