Published: 21 November 2023

A time to be nourished by the Augustinian Spirituality

Last weekend (17-19 November) 22 young adult retreatants enjoyed community building and affirmation of gifts as young adult ministers/leaders in the parish communities they belong to. Participants from Sydney, NSW, Cairns, FNQ and Brisbane, QLD reached their goals together to explore how Augustinian values can be useful support in their leadership role within their parishes.

The aim of the retreat were:

• to find Support from each other in the spiritual wellbeing and in the pastoral care of other parishioners inspired in the Augustinian charism of unity in charity.
• Affirmation of the gifts of leadership that each bring to the leadership role.
• An opportunity to reflect on the good practice and nourishment of friendship in Christ.
• be updated in leadership Skill development that supports ongoing learning and self-awareness as evangelisers.

Thanks to Fr Saldie and Daniel Ingledew as guest speakers. Thanks to St James YAM leaders for facilitating the event very well. Till next year’s formation program!