Catholic Townsville Diocese Youth Ministry encourages the spiritual development and empowerment of all young people to be formed as disciples who live their faith through action.
To provide this, there are different youth groups and social justice groups that young people can join. These groups are:
Youth Groups
| Cranbrook - Holy Spirit Youth Group |
| Kirwan - Ryan Youth Group |
| Ayr - Parish Youth Group |
| Cathedral - Lighthouse Youth Group |
| Charters Towers - Columba College Youth Group |
| JCU - Saints Catholic College |
| Mount Isa - Catholics in Action Youth Group (C.I.A.) |
Social Justice Groups
| Vinnies |
| YCS |
Catholic Townsville Diocese Youth Ministry also participates in the wider Catholic Faith through Australian Catholic Youth Festival and World Youth Day, which enriches and deepens young peoples faith through gathering at a national and international level.
2019 Activities you can join:
Youth Leadership Training School
The course is for young leaders or for those who are interested in christian leadership. It will be held over two days and three evenings with fun lectures and interactive workshops covering the key topic of leadership and the skills needed. Bishop Tim will be one of the guest speakers. There will also be spiritual activities every day and opportunities for rest/ recreational activities. On the 18 May, there will be Mass presided over by Bishop Tim. Find out more and register here: https://goo.gl/forms/
Venue: Mater Hospital Conference Centre, 21-37 Fulham Rd, Pimlico QLD 4812
Date:16 May 2019 - 18 May 2019
Start: Thursday 16 May 2019, 4:30pm
Finish: Saturday 18 May 2019, 9:30pm
Cost: $40 to cover catering for food.
Registration Closes: Monday 13 May 2019
Breakthrough Camp
Is an event for teenagers in High School within the Diocese of Townsville. The camp will be held over three days with fun, games, music and hanging out with others your own age. There will be spiritual activities everyday to have an encounter Jesus.
To find out more and register visit - https://goo.gl/forms/
Venue: Ryan Community Centre, Morindo Dr, Kirwan QLD 4817
Date:24 May 2019 - 26 May 2019
Start: Friday 24 May 2019, 5:00pm
Finish: Sunday 26 May 2019, 1:00pm
Cost: $30 to cover catering for food.
Registration Closes: Monday 13 May 2019
Australian Catholic Youth Festival
ACYF is a national event run by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Youth Ministry office for all young people aged between 15 & 35 years old.
To find out more and to register your interest email - hmelarekere@tsv.catholic.org.au
Venue: Perth, Western Australia
Date: 5 December 2019 - 12 December 2019
Cost: E$1,700.00 per person
Registration Closes: Friday 21 June 2019
For more information on opportunities for young people access these following the links below.
- Townsville Catholic Diocesan Youth Facebook Page
- Townsville YCS Facebook Page
- SVDP Townsvile Youth Volunteer Facebook Page
Youth Ministry Contacts
Diocesan Youth Ministry Support Worker
Helen Melarekere
Ph: 4726 3262
E: hmelarekere@tsv.catholic.org.au