School Evangelisation
Welcome to Our New College Youth Minister – Oliver Dwyer
We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to our new College Youth Minister, Oliver Dwyer! Oliver is joining us as part of our Mission Team, and we are excited to have him on board. He will be working closely with students to foster faith, community, and engagement in Youth Ministry.
A message from Oliver:
“Hello everyone, my name is Oliver Dwyer, and I am going to be your College Youth Minister for this year. I was born in Tasmania and graduated school further north in Ballina. I enjoy cycling and playing volleyball. I am really looking forward to working here at St John Paul this year and can't wait to meet everyone around the school. Feel free to come and have a chat!”
We encourage all students to take the opportunity to get to know Oliver and get involved in the fantastic Youth Ministry initiatives happening throughout the year!
Upcoming Events in Youth Ministry
Youth Group – Friday 14 February
Join us for our first Youth Group gathering of the year! Taking place from 5 -7pm in the Curran Centre at St Augustine’s Parish, this Friday’s theme is LAUNCH. Parents are asked to fill out the following form:Youth Group Form. For more information, please contact Christa Morrow, Parish Youth Minister, at CMorrow@coffscatholic.com.
Transitus Retreat – 27-28 March 2025
Location: Yarrahapinni Adventist Youth Centre, Grassy Head
Transitus is a special retreat designed for Year 7 students to deepen their discipleship with Jesus Christ, strengthen their connection to His Church, and support their transition into Catholic secondary school.
Transitus Retreat - Expression of Interest Google Form have been shared on Year 7 Catholic Studies Google Classrooms.
Applications close: Wednesday 5 March 2025
LEAD – Senior Student Leadership Event
Date: Thursday 20 – Friday 21 March 2025
Location: McAuley Catholic College, Grafton
LEAD is a two-day Catholic leadership event for senior students engaged in Youth Ministry who want to grow closer to God, strengthen their faith, and become better equipped for mission. Inspired by Christus Vivit, the vision of LEAD is for each student to know that they are good, loved, created for more, and empowered for mission.
LEAD - Expression of Interest Google Form has been shared on Year 11 and 12 Catholic Faith in Action and Studies of Religion Google Classrooms.
Applications close: Friday 28 February 2025
Ignite Launch – 17 May 2025
Location: Dreamworld, Gold Coast
Ignite Launch is an exciting, drug and alcohol-free event filled with fun, friendship and faith. Open to high schoolers, young adults, and families, the day will feature thrilling activities, competitions and opportunities to deepen your faith in a vibrant atmosphere.
If there is enough interest, we will arrange a school bus for the event.
Cost: $130 per ticket (bus cost additional tbc).
Expression of Interest Google Forms have been shared on Year 7-12 Catholic Studies Google Classrooms.
Applications close: Friday 25 April 2025.
For more information about any of these events, speak with Sarah de Byl (Leader of School Evangelisation), Oliver Dwyer (College Youth Minister), or Leanne Gennat (Assistant Principal Mission).
As you can see, a lot is happening in the Evangelisation space, and we are looking forward to an incredible year ahead! Let’s embrace the spirit of faith, leadership, and community together.
"Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure." – St John Paul II
Leader of School Evangelisation
