MYM Sydney's Term 2 Local Connects
Term 2 saw MYM Sydney hold the first ‘in person’ gathering since March, 2020! The three local Connect gatherings were a source of great joy, not only for our team but for the staff and students who attended. To be able to ‘connect’ in person is something we have previously taken for granted. Not anymore! The excitement and ‘buzz’ at each event was palpable!
We are grateful to Marcellin College, Randwick for hosting our local Connect in the Eastern region on Wednesday, 2 June. It was great to see students from Marist Penshurst and Champagnat Catholic College, Pagewood. The MYM Team presented the dilemma that is social media and how to live our best lives whilst ‘online’ using the 5 Marist characteristics as a guide.
Trinity Catholic College, Auburn hosted the largest group of students at the Inner West local Connect on Friday, 11 June. Students from Cerdon College, Merrylands, St Patrick’s College, Dundas, and Parramatta Marist High School took part in the same discussions regarding the use of social media and sort ways to prevent becoming the ‘product’ of the big tech companies.
The Macarthur Connect was hosted by St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown on Friday, 18 June. Twelve students from Mount Carmel Varroville joined in the fun at SGC. We are very grateful for the most delicious spread of ‘goodies’ to make us feel very welcome!
MYM Sydney's Online Super Connect (June)
On Friday, 12 June, the MYM Sydney Team ran our first online Super Connect to celebrate Champagnat Day! It was a great opportunity for our regional Marist schools in NSW and ACT to join in the fun with our Marist schools in Sydney. Congratulations to Tiana from Mount Carmel, Varroville for winning the Marcellin Kahoot competition and well done to all the schools for responding in various ways to the solidarity challenge. Thank you Red Bend Catholic College, Forbes for leading us in a meaningful Acknowledgment of Country. We are grateful for all the teachers that came online to supervise. Thank you for your gracious support!
NSW Super Connect
One hundred and sixty-five students attended the first Super Connect gathering of the year on Friday, 6 March. Lots of fun was had meeting new friends and playing games. The Marist theme, ‘One wild and precious life’ was the focus for the night. We hope all went away with a determination to make a difference this year!
Further images from the event can be found here
MYM Sydney March Exchange
On our March 1st Exchange, Br Darren led the group in reflection and discussion around our environment and the Pope’s Encyclical ‘Laudato Si’
MYM Sydney Exchange Evening
The first Exchange for the year was held at the Marist brothers community on Sunday, 2 February. The team, Vaiata and the two new Regional Assistants, Ashley and Emma, lead the group in discussion on this year’s theme, ‘One wild and precious life.’ Time was given to share ideas around the source of the theme, a poem by Mary Oliver. We were left with the challenge, ‘What will do to make our life more meaningful in 2020?’
2019 Philippines Immersion
Marist young adults embarked on a pilgrimage to Manila, Philippines, from the 30th November to the 14th December 2019.
MYM Farewells
MYM says thanks and farewell to the following team members who are leaving us in 2019.
Final MYM News for 2019
A ‘Final Word’ from Br Greg, ACYF19, reflection on the year and more!
Appointment of Adam Burns
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Burns as Marist Youth Minister Brisbane for 2020.
2019 Australian Catholic Youth Festival - Perth
Thanks to Perth for putting on a terrific ACYF 2019! MYM had a great time visiting your beautiful city. Thanks for visiting our MYM booth at the Expo.
2019 Southern Student Leadership Gathering
The student leaders from our Marist Schools in the Southern Region gathered in Lower Plenty for their student leadership gathering.
Red Leadership Camp NSW
The Team had an amazing time at the Hermitage for Trinity College Auburn's Red Leadership Camp! We looked at the Four Spokes of Remar; Leadership, Community, Faith, and Ministry and Service.
Announcement of new MYM National Coordinator
Please join me in congratulating Edwin Bakker on his appointment as the new National Coordinator for Marist Youth Ministry.
Bridge Builders: Update on Australian Young Marists in Geneva
Patrick Cooke and Brad Murphy, our two interns with FMSI in Geneva are well into understanding and operating within the Human Rights mechanisms of the United Nations in Geneva.
Marist Youth Gathering 2020 Announced!
MYG is about celebrating our faith, nurturing our Marist Family spirit, and sending out the next generation of disciples to be game changers in our world, with hearts on fire for the Gospel.
2019 MYM Trivia Night - Melbourne
A great night of fun, games and hotly contested trivia questions as 40 people gathered at the Marist Centre Brunswick
Game Changers La Valla Leadership Camp NSW
The boys from St Joseph's Hunter's Hill and Marist College Canberra came together for their La Valla Leadership Camp
2019 Celebrate Remar
Thanks to all who joined us to for our 'Celebrate Remar' evening as we gathered to commemorate 28 years of amazing Marist youth ministry across Australia
2019 Bread Run
Young Adults participating in the Heidelberg West Exodus Community Bread run.
2019 October Melbourne Young Adult Mass
Some photos from a wonderful night at our Young Adult Mass October. What an awesome bunch of young people to share a mass and meal with. Come along to our next one!
2019 Red Leadership Camp
Rowers from all across Australia gathered for their Red Leadership Camp at Phillip Island!
Game Changers La Valla Leadership Camp SA
The students from Assumption College Kilmore and Sacred Heart College Adelaide came together for their La Valla Leadership Camp in Victor Harbour.
2019 Gold Retreat Trinity College Sydney
Over in the beautiful Mittagong, the Team celebrated the final Remar camp for the Gold Rowers of Trinity Catholic College Auburn.
2019 Sydney Term 3 Super Connect
The students had the opportunity to start a conversation around asylum seekers, with the help of Chantelle Ogilvie-Ellis from the Sydney Alliance.
2019 Marist Super Connect Melbourne
Thanks to Catholic College Sale, Marist Sion Warragul, Marymede Catholic College and Galen Catholic College Wangaratta for coming together for our Super Connect with ACRATH to look at combating Trafficking and human exploitation. A great night!
Marist-Salesian Mass
An awesome Sunday evening with Salesian Youth Ministry at Clifton Hill celebrating Eucharist and having some fun and GTKY games.
2019 Melbourne 'Just Voices' Pub Forum
At last night's Pub Forum, we heard from Agum, an amazing and inspiring woman who fled the conflict in South Sudan for a new life in Australia.