Catholic Youth Ministry’s Sunday Sesh in Port Kennedy sparks off upcoming Stronger Discipleship Programme
Saint Bernadette’s Youth Group hosted their very first Sunday Sesh on the evening of May 20 to kickstart their upcoming Stronger Discipleship Programme.
The evening began at 5pm with mass celebrated by parish priest Father Gavin Gomez and music performed by parishioners Louise, Callum and Alasdair Vincent. Following mass, guests gathered in the Parish hall for a sausage sizzle and fellowship where they were welcomed by parishioners.
Once it was completely dark outside, guests were guided to the School basketball courts to take part in an extreme skateboarding demonstration by Friar Gabriel (from the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate).
A crowd of close to 80 formed and Father Gavin opened the skateboarding demonstration with a prayer. Friar Gabriel leaped into action, awing the crowd with his skateboarding techniques and tricks.
The crowd was especially amazed by Friar Gabriel’s skateboarding jumps over teenagers lying in rows of 5 and his skateboarding jumps over and through various props set on fire.
After all this excitement, guests returned to the Parish hall where they listened to a talk by Paul Kelly (from Aquinus College) on what it means to be a Christian.
Paul’s talk introduced guests to beautiful pieces of religious art, stories of saints and the true link between Christianity and The Lord of the Rings stories.
Paul not only challenged ideas and actions but shared his journey and reminded Christians to not be embarrassed of their faith and love for Jesus but to thank and pray to the Lord wherever they are, even at McDonalds before eating a Big Mac!
Paul Kelly’s talk was a fitting precursor for St Bernadette’s Youth Group’s announcement of their upcoming Stronger Discipleship Programme that commenced in the Parish on June 3, running monthly. For more info on St Bernie’s Youth sms 0467 968 691.