{"id":22393,"date":"2025-09-26T10:56:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T00:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/?post_type=article&#038;p=22393"},"modified":"2025-09-26T10:56:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T00:56:27","slug":"youth-ministry-news-12","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/article\/youth-ministry-news-12\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Ministry News"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Colouring with Purpose<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-1-1-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-22397 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-1-1-1-113x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"113\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-1-1-1-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-1-1-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-1-1-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-1-1-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-1-1-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 113px) 100vw, 113px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In Week 8, students from Years 7-10, took part in a colouring-in competition to honour the legacy of Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint. The timing of the competition, held during Carlo\u2019s canonisation, added a layer of excitement and spiritual reflection to the creative process. Special thanks to Pockets of Heaven for making our beautiful gift packs. You can see the full range of items at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pocketsofheaven.com.au\">www.pocketsofheaven.com.au<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One Year 9 student was thrilled to be named among the lucky winners, receiving a prize pack that included a sticker, keyring, bookmark, and blessed Carlo Acutis medal. The competition not only celebrated artistic expression but also encouraged students to engage with their faith in a meaningful way. Carlo\u2019s story, especially his passion for technology and devotion to the Eucharist, served as a powerful backdrop for this joyful event.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>RE Search Episode 107: Carlo Acutis, the Millennial Saint<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-2-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-22396 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-2-2-150x84.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-2-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-2-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-2-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-2-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-2-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-2-2-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-2-2-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-2-2-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-2-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>St Carlo Acutis was canonised by Pope Leo, making him the first ever millennial Saint. What was it about St Carlo that made him so special? And what can we learn today from his devotion to Eucharistic miracles?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/catholicweekly.com.au\/re-search-episode-107-carlo-acutis-the-millennial-saint\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please click here to access this episode, featuring Fr Daniele Russo.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Source: YMC Newsletter<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>2025 Sydney iSTAND 3 Conference: Set Free \u2013 29 September\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-3-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-22395 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-3-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-3-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-3-2-151x150.jpg 151w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/IMAGE-3-2.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Sydney Youth Mission Team invite all Year 9-12 (aged 14-18) students to the iSTAND Conference. This event is an opportunity for young people to connect with peers over faith, food, formation, prayer and games and promises to provide incredible opportunities for young Catholics seeking more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>DATE:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 Monday 29th September 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b style=\"letter-spacing: 0px\">TIME:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 9am &#8211; 9pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b style=\"letter-spacing: 0px\">LOCATION:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall, 825 Forest Road, Peakhurst<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b style=\"letter-spacing: 0px\">COST:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> $70 (inclusive of all food and activities)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please complete the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/201754200820846\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to register.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Source: ymt Australia<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Did You Know?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pope Leo XIV reminds us that mercy is not just a feeling, it\u2019s something we do. It\u2019s about compassion, forgiveness, and care, especially when it\u2019s hard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In schools, mercy isn\u2019t only for friends, it\u2019s for everyone: classmates, teachers, and even people we struggle to get along with.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><strong>3 Ways Mercy Can Shine in Our Schools<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><strong>1\u00a0 Forgiveness<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let go of grudges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Say sorry and accept apologies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2\u00a0 Kindness in Action<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Help someone struggling with homework.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Include others in games or group work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3\u00a0 Standing Up for Others<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Speak kindly online and offline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Support peers who are bullied or excluded.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Student Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Write down your act of mercy and reflect on how it made others feel and how it made you feel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cMercy is not a weakness; it is the courage to love even when it is hard.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u2013 Pope Leo XIV<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Source: YMC Newsletter<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h5><em><strong>Nicole Katacos<br \/>\nYouth Ministry Coordinator<br \/>\nAssistant REC (Acting)<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/2025-Festival-Poster-copy.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-22603\" data-rel=\"lightcase\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-22603 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/2025-Festival-Poster-copy-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/2025-Festival-Poster-copy-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/2025-Festival-Poster-copy-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/2025-Festival-Poster-copy-107x150.jpg 107w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/2025-Festival-Poster-copy-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/2025-Festival-Poster-copy-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/09\/2025-Festival-Poster-copy.jpg 1463w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cMercy is not a weakness; it is the courage to love even when it is hard.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 Pope Leo XIV<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":22398,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","class_list":["post-22393","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/22393","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22393"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22398"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}