Youth Ministry

Students from Years 8 and 10 attended the 10:10 Parish Night at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Randwick and Marcellin College, Randwick. Here is what two students had to say about the evening:

On Friday 1 August, students from the 10:10 Youth Group, accompanied by Ms Katacos, came together for a night full of prayer, fun and reflection. The evening began with Mass at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Randwick, celebrated by Father Shane. It was a truly beautiful and peaceful Mass where we were accompanied not only by other schools, but also by members of the local community. Despite coming from different places, there was a strong sense of community and belonging amongst all who were there. 

The evening started at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart with prayer, reflection and gathering. As students gathered into the church, there was a strong sense of community and coming together in Faith. It was a great way to end a busy week at school and allowed us to take a chance to slow down and connect back to God. The one thing that really stood out to us during Mass was the Prayers of the Faithful. Instead of reading prepared intentions, Father Shane invited us to call out our own personal prayers so that as a community, we could pray for them.

Near the end of the Mass, Father Shane invited the older members in the Church to give us a blessing. Looking around and seeing strangers come together and pray for a community was truly special and felt incredibly sacred.

After the Mass, we made our way to Marcellin College Hall for a shared meal and an evening of trivia, bingo, dancing and icebreakers. Although we felt a little bit awkward at first, it didn’t take long for everyone to feel at ease with each other. Conversations started to flow, games brought everyone together and very quickly the room was filled with energy and joy. By the end of the night, it didn’t matter where you were from or how old you were, we all became connected both through Christ and Community. 

As the night concluded, there was this overwhelming feeling of gratitude for the sense of community and for the reminder that the presence of God is not only found through prayer, but also in those around us and in simple and sacred moments of connection.

We left with full hearts and a renewed perspective of our faith, as well as a greater respect for each other and for the moments that made us realise how important it is to live life to the full.  

“I came that they may have life and have it to the full” – John 10:10

Ciara Ancevski & Kristy Chalhoub
Year 10

Students from Years 7-12 are invited to attend an exciting 10:10 Youth Night. This event is proudly sponsored by The 10:10 Project and presents a fantastic opportunity for Catholic schools to come together.

The focus for the evening is on outreach to the elderly, allowing your daughter/s to engage in meaningful interactions through prayer, meals, and fun activities.

Please see the video and the flyer for more information.

A Compass note has been sent out for students wishing to express their interest in attending. A request for consent will be sent out to those parents/carers whose daughters have indicated their interest in attending in Week 5.

Please email nicole.katacos@syd.catholic.edu.au for all queries.

Nicole Katacos
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Assistant Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)