Year 8 and 9 students from Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn central schools gathered in Cootamundra in April for a fun and faith filled Youth Ministry retreat.

The two day Western Region retreat provided Sacred Heart, St Anne’s and McAuley Central schools students with the opportunity to explore their personal faith and witness other influential young people who have taken up their role in the life of the church.  

Having a retreat outside of busy day to day school life enabled the Youth Ministers to connect with students on a deeper level.

Students enjoyed hearing the faith stories of the Youth Ministers, which in turn assisted in the growth of their own personal faith journeys.

Following the retreat, students were able to launch the Catholic Schools Youth Ministry Australia (CSYMA) program back at their school.