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Light-Hearted Christmas Treats
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highlights from the Australian Catholic Youth Festival
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Some highlight moments from Australian Catholic Youth Festival from Sr Liz:
- School students who had been to Vietnam with a school immersion returning full of gratitude for their privileges in Australia.
- A student who came from a small rural town who was preparing to take his sacraments, alone in his area. He was so excited about the Festival, which helped to confirm and strengthen his faith and sense of community.
- A young man returned from an experience of Reconciliation he had not had in a long time. He was touched and felt forgiven and free.
- A few young people in a discussion with bishops about refugees. They had taken considerable action in their local churches and schools to support and advocate for friends who had sought asylum.
- A young woman shared her story of faith and the experience of climbing mountains, in a poetic way that connected to all of us.
- A young man was very impressed by Jason Evert's talk and felt he had gained skills and knowledge to live a Christian life.
- Volunteers were were so generous and helpful despite sometimes having physical limitations.
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The Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults is offering four young South Australian Catholics the opportunity to receive a $10000 sponsorship towards being a pilgrim to World Youth Day in Krakow next year.
The Archdiocese of Adelaide and Diocese of Port Pirie are organising a pilgrimage from South Australia comprising senior school students and young adults who will be accompanied by group co-ordinators and chaplains.
Anyone over the age of 18 interested in taking part in the 25-day pilgrimage from July 14 to August 7 is eligible for the $1000 sponsorships. They simple have to write in 150 words or less wy they would like to attend World Youth Day.
The pilgrimage to Poland commences in Warsaw, Poland, and concludes in Prague, Czech Republic. In addition to the World Youth Day celebrations with Pope Francis, it includes a visit to the famous Black Madonna shrine in Czestochowa, Days in the Sosnowied Diocese, significant sites associated with Pope John Paul II's time as Archbishop of Krakow, and time for reflection in Prague.
World Youth Day is an international Catholic encounter with the Pope which is typically celebrated every three years in a different country. The most recent WYD was celebrated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the upcoming World Youth Day takes place in Krakow, Poland, July 25-31, 2016. WYD is open to all young people who want to take part and is considered an opportunity to experience the universality of the Church and to draw closer to Christ.
Entries for the scholarships should be sent to Sarah Moffatt at the Youth Office sarah.moffatt@cesa.catholic.edu.au or 112 Kintore Street, Thebarton SA 5031. For enquiries, contact Sarah on 8301 6866.
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The Diocese of Broome, WA, requires volunteers to assist with the work of the local Church on Aboriginal Missions.
There are various important voluntary tasks: administration, building maintenance, gardening, shop staffing, cooking, cleaning etc. Placements are preferred for a period of 6 months plus.
For further details and an application form visit www.broomediocese.org or contact Anneliese Rohr: 08 9192 1060 or by email volunteers@broomediocese.org
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Youth entry winner in the True Meaning of Christmas:
For Christmas gifts, you might like to consider a Global Gift with Caritas, to bring happiness to other who have materially less: 
