A new drama, catechesis and social gathering style event has attracted more than 100 young people.
The Catholic Youth Ministry hosted 2024 Summit on Sunday 5 May, at Palmyra Parish, Our Lady of Fatima Church, the first of its kind, consisted of socials and gathering, a drama by the Perth Youth Mission Team, a talk by Scarborough Parish Priest Fr Christian Irdi, adoration, and Mass.
Several talented musicians from across the Archdiocese also came together to provide the music ministry for the occasion and lead the youth in worship.
CYM Director Adam Phillips said youth were encouraged to reflect on Christs’ transformative action.
“As well as the love of God for each of them and their response to this love,” Adam said.
“Fr Christian reminded those gathered that God is the initiator in love, he chooses us first,” he said.
Mr Phillips continued by explaining that the aim of the event was to encourage those attending to think deeply about their life.
“To invite them really, to want to know more about Christ, to want to know more about God’s will for their life and how they respond to that.
“There really is a significant saturation in the life of our youth at the moment with so many distractions, with social media being a major cause of that.
Mr Phillips continued by explaining the drama by the Perth Youth Mission Team was a positive way of helping youth understand the real existence of God’s presence in their life.
“The drama looked the fact that God is always there even if we make bad choices,” Mr Phillips said.
“I think the youth resonated with that, the message was clear, so I hope they will take that home with them and remember that in their day-to-day situations,” he said.
The music ministry team, lead the Summit in prayer and worship. Photo: Michelle Tan.