The Australian Bishops have identified the liturgical year of 2018, beginning on the first Sunday of Advent (3rd December 2017), as a national Year of Youth.

 

The Year of Youth invites the church into dialogue about the importance and life-giving presence of young people in the Church and society. It calls for dialogue and active engagement focused on the reconnection and renewal of a new generation of young people in the life of the Church.

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The Year of Youth aims:

•prayerfully discern the Australian Bishops vision for ministry with young people, Anointed and Sent;

•authentic and personal engagement by Church leaders in the challenges and success in young people’s lives;

•acknowledging the Holy Spirit at work in the lives of young people, and young people acting upon the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church; and

•upholding the dignity of young people, ensuring a safe environment from physical, emotional and spiritual harm.

The Year of Youth is focused on local renewal and engagement.

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Supporting initiatives and resources to support the Year of Youth will be available online in early 2017.