April 10, 2019 - Faith development, Lent, School life, Youth Ministry
“Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus was led into the wilderness.” That little verse taken from the First Sunday of Lent, sums up my whole experience of Lent 2019 in a nutshell. When I was praying about what Jesus wanted me to do for lent I knew right away what He was asking out of […]
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April 10, 2019 - Ash Wednesday, Faith development, Lent, Parish, School life
For me, Ash Wednesday has always been one of those days that was the deadline for picking something to give up for Lent. I always found myself scavenging around aimlessly and I miss the point of what Ash Wednesday is about because my mind and heart aren’t lined up. Ash Wednesday is not a deadline […]
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April 10, 2019 - Faith development, Mission, Parish, School life, Student discipleship, Youth Ministry
Honestly, I haven’t always been the faith driven person that I am now. I started off my schooling at a Catholic Primary School and then at some point in year 3, I moved to a Public School. It was a MASSIVE change for me. I went from praying three times a day and having religious […]
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April 10, 2019 - Bishop Homeming, Faith development, Mission, Proclaim Lismore Staff, School life, Student discipleship, Vocation, Youth Ministry
An incredible new adventure for the Diocese of Lismore. Last week 23 faithful young adults gathered in Lismore for the first Youth Ministry Officer (YMO) Equipping School. Evolving from Bishop Greg’s vision for young adult formation, the Catholic Schools Office School Evangelisation (SE) Staff and Parish Youth Coordinator’s guided the YMOs in a six-day formation […]
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November 14, 2018 - Immersion, Parish, School life, Social justice, Student discipleship, Year of Youth, Youth Ministry
By Georgia Baker (YMO at Mt St Patrick’s College Murwillumbah) When I think back to the week I experienced in Wilcannia, the words that come to mind are selfless love. Everyone we came in contact with over the trip showed nothing but selfless love. On Sunday the 28th December, 10 students and 4 staff […]
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May 29, 2018 - Faith development, Jesse Manibusan, Parish, Praise and Worship, School life, Student discipleship, Year of Youth, Youth Ministry
What does Year of Youth mean to me as a young person? The Year of Youth is a year where we can celebrate being young! It equips the next generation of the Church, US, with the knowledge and skills to spread the joy and Good News of the Risen Christ. “Opening new horizons for spreading […]
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May 18, 2018 - Faith development, School life, Student discipleship, Student voice, Year of Youth, Youth Ministry
Amelia Stennett from St Agnes’ Parish Port Macquarie, reflects on her Kairos experience… For a large part of my life, I have considered myself independent. I always thought that I was the only one who could really help myself. I’ve always had a real struggle opening up to people. To admit that I need their […]
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May 16, 2018 - Faith development, Jesse Manibusan, Praise and Worship, School life, Student discipleship, Year of Youth, Youth Ministry
Proclaim Lismore Year of Youth Tour Jesse is travelling through the Diocese of Lismore from the 21st – 24th May, visiting all Year 6 and 7 at 4 different venues across the Diocese. proclaim LISMORE catches up with Jesse to find out more about his joy. Thank you, Jesse, for sharing your gifts with […]
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March 16, 2018 - Faith development, Lent, School life, Student discipleship, Youth Ministry
by YMO Gus Bourne G’day guys, 18 and a bit years ago the big fella upstairs decided we needed a Gus walking around on this world. Back then I didn’t know why I was here, and now I’ve only sorta got an idea. I know I’ve got a long way to go but I’m gonna […]
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