Youth Ministry 

Rossen de Ramos, our Youth Minister, has recently completed a modified CYSMA’s Journeying with Jesus Retreat with our Year 5/6 students. CSYMA stands for Catholic Schools Youth Ministry Australia and they have been helping young people in their journey of faith with Jesus for many years now. This retreat is usually run by a number of Youth Ministers at the beginning of the year, however due to restrictions this Retreat was not able to be held this year. After participating in the Retreat a number of students will, under Rossen’s guidance, form a Youth Ministry Team. During the Retreat Rossen used the analogy of packing a backpack as preparation for a journey of faith. Below is some feedback that the students gave Rossen after participating in the program.  

• “You need the backpack to carry our faith towards our journey.”
• “I enjoy the options of activities that help us to see a different perspective.”
• “The Backpack also means we are taking God within our journey.” 
• “I like everything; especially the games and video.”

A number of students have now signed up to join Rossen’s Youth Ministry team. Rossen will work with this team so that they can become closer with their faith through service, fellowship and formation.

Thank you to Mrs Washington and 5/6

Many thanks to Mrs Washington and the 5/6 students who helped to create our noticeboard display in the front office foyer. The students have presented their research on their chosen saints for Confirmation. We continue to pray for those students who are preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. 

Yours in Christ,

Samantha Mance
Religious Education Coordinator