Sandhurst Youth Ministry (SYM) co-ordinates and fosters opportunities for young people (aged 16 – 35), across the Diocese, to connect with their faith and with one another. The experiences that we offer invite our youth into a relationship with Jesus and help them mature in their faith.

Our Youth Ministry Team is working towards a partnership between the Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst Chancery, Parishes and Priests, Schools, and the Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd Office.

Youth Ministry strives to foster the personal and spiritual growth of each person, to draw young people into responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community and to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.

Youth Ministry in the Sandhurst Diocese is dedicated to serving you and to providing you with an opportunity to deepen and develop your faith. There are many different Youth Ministry activities and events which create a fun and uplifting atmosphere for you all to be involved in. Take a leap of faith and be active in your journey of becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Australian Catholic Youth Festival! 

29 November - 3 December 2025
Melbourne

The Diocese of Sandhurst is taking 200 young pilgrims to the Australian Catholic Youth Festival — a vibrant journey of faith, music, prayer and encounter. The pilgrimage is a partnership between Catholic Education Sandhurst, parishes and schools, offering young people a chance to grow in faith and community, to be formed, inspired and sent. Support is available to make the journey possible — but the call is for commitment, curiosity and courage.

The pilgrimage is a well-rounded journey of the heart which includes formation and preparation for the Pilgrimage experience and formation and reflection afterwards.

Talk to your parish and school and say 'yes' to be part of something that will shape the Church and your place in it.

Click here or the ACYF Logo to keep up to date with Pilgrimage.

Get involved in Youth Ministry!

To get involved, share ideas, or find out more, get in touch with us, we would love to hear from you. 

Claire Spinelli: Sandhurst Youth Ministry Team Leader
T: 03 5445 3621
M: 0400 760 355
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