Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Convention

Empowering youth ministers across Australia

Melbourne will host the first Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Convention (ACYMC) from 1-3 October. The ACYMC is an opportunity for those ministering with young people from across Australia to come together to share ideas and be formed and inspired for their ministry. This event will draw together those engaged in youth ministry from across the Catholic Church in Australia including parishes, dioceses, schools, movements, communities and religious orders. The Convention seeks to provide:
• high quality formation and training for those engaged in youth ministry across Australia;
• an opportunity for youth ministers to network within and beyond their immediate fields of ministry;
• a space for youth ministers to seek spiritual reflection and nourishment.

The convention will be held at Australian Catholic University in East Melbourne.

Who is it for?

Youth Ministers (either paid or volunteer) from Catholic dioceses, parishes, movements, communities, organisations and religious orders
• Staff focused on evangelising and nurturing Catholic faith and identity of students in educational institutions
• Bishops, priests and religious who encounter and nurture the faith life of young people
• Key youth and young adult leaders.

How to register

The Archdiocesan Office for Youth is offering subsidies for all Melbournians interested in attending.
• If you are from a parish, we are offering up to 3 free registrations per parish so contact us now to get your name on the list! **
• If you are employed in a Catholic Secondary school, contact our office to avail of a discounted registration price of $100. (Full registration is $350)

To obtain the free or discounted registration you must contact Teresa Wilson on 9412 3300 or by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it in order to register for ACYMC – do not register via the ACYMC website!

**there will be an application process that includes gaining a reference from your Parish Priest to ensure you are actively involved in the youth ministry for your parish.

What are some of the workshops?

Here's a sneak peek of what's in store*:

Developing a Youth Ministry Culture within Schools (Panel)
A discussion forum to reflect on how schools already ‘do’ youth ministry and what possible new ways are available.

Praying with Young People
How to introduce young people into a variety of prayer styles and sharing creative experiences of prayer.

Online Youth Ministry
How young people use the internet and how it can be used effectively in your ministry.

Leadership in Young People
Ways of developing leadership skills in young people and empowering them to make leadership decisions.

Song Writing
How to write and develop music and how it can assist young people to express their faith.

Preparing Liturgies with and for Young People
Forming young people to prepare liturgy and nurturing liturgical leaders for communities.

*workshops will be run based on sufficient registrations for each workshop session.

For more information on the convention speakers, workshops or the program click here