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Big news about changes at the AOY • Our latest resource
Youth Leader Update 28/11/19

Dear Youth Leader,


Advent is upon us and the Australian Catholic Youth Festival is just around the corner. In this edition of the Youth Leader Update, we will explore the all NEW Building Youth Ministry in Your Parish resource as well as link you into some great Advent resources.

So you may have noticed the "big news" in the subject line. Well we are taking this opportunity to talk to you about some of the changes that the Melbourne Archdiocese are in the process of making at the moment. The Archdiocese is going to be taking a fresh new approach to ministry in 2020. It is a bit of a work-in-progress as we build a new strategy for engaging all in the vision for the Archdiocese. The first thing you might notice is that at the end of February, there will be no more AOY or Office for Evangelisation or Life, Marriage and Family Office etc. We will all be coming together as one mission agency. As always our focus is on parishes and all the Catholics in Melbourne as we work together to support what Archbishop Peter has defined as his four pillars: Local Communities, Families, Youth and Young Adults and the Poor and the Broken. We will keep you in the loop as we go through this transition and the "new look" mission team will still be here to support you going forward.

God Bless, 
The AOY team

PS We are endeavouring to keep Six30 Hour Hour running with the assistance of volunteers. If you are interested in learning how to help in 2020, email us directly. Last Holy Hour for 2019 is 5 December!
Building Youth Ministry in Your Parish
Starting a youth ministry begins with putting your mind and heart in the right place. Starting a youth group isn’t a “right” and it’s not just a task. We believe it’s a calling; that at some point, you had a moment of inspiration or felt a nudge from the Holy Spirit, to do something - to share what you have found in Jesus and his Church 

In this brand new resource, we look at what it takes to build sustainable and grounded youth ministry in your parish. From creating leadership and establishing a vision, to brainstorming all the fun stuff, we want to help you establish a lasting youth ministry to foster and grow faith in young people.
DOWNLOAD THE BUILDING YOUTH MINISTRY RESOURCE NOW
Pilgrimage Walk and Commissioning
On Sunday 24 November, with the sun shining gloriously, our 1000 pilgrims and their families joined our pilgrimage walk from St Augustines to St Patrick's Cathedral. Upon arriving at the Cathedral, Archbishop Peter commissioned all the pilgrims before they head to Perth next week. Read more and check out some of the images now.
Follow the journey
Whether you are onboard for Perth or watching from home, don't forget to follow both the AOY and the Melbourne ACYF social media channels. With photos, videos and regular updates coming to you from Perth, you won't miss a minute! #melbacyf
Advent resources!
Advent kicks off this Sunday as we prepare for the arrival of our Lord. Check out a few of these resources to help you explore the Advent season.

Websites
  • The Archbishop's Office for Evangelisation has a wide range of Advent resources available for you via their website.
  • Loyola Press has videos and reflections based on Arts and Faith on their website (Advent kicks off YEAR A)
  • Ignatian Spirituality Advent resources here
  • LifeTeen blog on How to Advent
  • Receive daily Advent meditations direct to your email from Parousia Media
Video 

Other Bits 'N' Pieces


Six30 Holy Hour – Final for 2019 is Thursday 5 December from 6.30pm at St Patrick’s Cathedral. DETAILS

Positions vacant
The Melbourne Archdiocese has a range of positions available at the moment. DETAILS

Rosarium Advent Retreat (29 Nov - 1 Dec) Traditional Silent Advent Retreat. Details

Salesian Leadership Camp (2-5 Dec) Safety Beach. Details

Theology at the Pub: December (2 Dec) Catholic debate: Do Cats Go to Heaven? Details

Advent Retreat Day for Women (7 Dec) Hosted by the Little Sisters of the Poor. Details
St Patrick's Cathedral Concert (18 Dec) Final concert at the Cathedral for 2019. Details

Immaculta School of Mission Retreat QLD (1-10 Jan). Details

Summer School of Evangelisation (12-19 Jan) Annual Summer School hosted by the Disciples of Jesus. Details

Don Bosco Camps (Jan) Junior and Senior Camps at Safety Beach, Details

2020 Foundations of Missionary Leadership (NSW) A comprehensive formation course based out of Sydney. Can be done mostly online. Details.

After more AOY events? See our calendar HERE
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