Invitation for Expressions of Interest – Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) 2025
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) will be held in Melbourne from Sunday, 30 November to Tuesday, 2 December 2025. ACYF is a national gathering of Catholic young people, established by the Australian Bishops more than a decade ago. This three-day event offers young people from across Australia the opportunity to connect, deepen their relationship with Jesus, and be empowered to live their faith in the world. It also provides a unique chance to experience the diversity of the Church in Australia.
Key Details:
- Participants: Young people aged Year 9 – 25 years
- Activities: The Festival will include prayer, Mass, workshops, talks, live concerts, games, justice issues, and an interactive expo. It will also offer opportunities for engagement with peers, school and youth groups, Bishops, musicians, and speakers.
- Bishop Paul will be attending the event.
We are currently inviting expressions of interest from the young people in parishes who may wish to attend. To help us gauge interest, please engage with your parish youth and submit your numbers by Monday, May 5 by completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/n5NuDjg2wn
Indicative Pricing:
- Festival access (all areas and experiences): $390–$410 per person
- Additional costs: Travel, meals, and accommodation are not included.
- Sponsorship may be available from the Catholic Diocese of Ballarat Foundation to help offset costs.
We are collaborating with DOBCEL, and in consultation with other education governing bodies, for the coordination of expressions of interest. All submissions will go through parishes.
For more details, you can visit the official ACYF website: Home – Australian Catholic Youth Festival Melbourne 2025
For more details, contact Fran Peterkin via email fran.peterkin@ballarat.catholic.org.au
