Timetable

Building upon the success of the ACYMC in 2010, the 2012 Convention will be bigger and more dynamic. Below is the draft program for the convention which will include keynote speakers, plenary presentations, workshops, youth ministry expo and 2 dinners. A hard copy can be found in the promotional booklet.

Friday September 21st

8.30am

Registration

9.30am

Plenary - Welcome

9.45am

Opening Mass

Bishop Peter Ingham

10.45am

Morning Tea

11.15am

Plenary - Keynote

Sr Hilda Scott OSB
"Fostering the personal and spiritual growth of young people"

12.30pm

Lunch / Youth Ministry Expo

1.40pm

Plenary - Presentations

Research and Reflection - 20 Years of Kids Help Line
Integrity in Service - Sr Angela Ryan (NCPS)

2.40pm

Plenary Finishes

2.45pm

Workshops (Block 1)

4.00pm

Afternoon Tea

4.30pm

Workshops (Block 2)

5.45pm

Workshops Conclude

6.15pm

Pre Dinner Drinks

6:30pm

Australian Catholic Youth Festival Dinner

BCPL Update and launch of the Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2013

9:00pm

Finish

Saturday September 22nd

8.30am

Mass

9.15am

Plenary - Spiritual Formation

Bishop Anthony Fisher OP
"Always be joyful in the Lord" Philippians (4:4)

10.45am

Morning Tea

11.15am

Plenary - Keynote

Fr Christian Fini OMI
"Drawing young people into responsible participation in the life,
mission and work of the Catholic faith community"

12.30pm

Lunch / Youth Ministry Expo

1.40pm

Plenary - Presentations

ACBC Social Networking Protocols - Beth Doherty

Nurturing Music Ministry with Young People – Angela Quinn

2.40pm

Plenary Finishes

2.45pm

Workshops (Block 1)

4.00pm

Afternoon Tea

4.30pm

Workshops (Block 2)

5.45pm

Workshops Conclude

6:30pm

Harvest GO2Rio Dinner

Sponsored by Harvest Pilgrimages

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9:00pm

Finish

Sunday September 23rd

9.00am

Plenary - Keynote

Mr Shayne Bennett
"To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ
in our world today"

10.25am

Morning Tea

11.00am

Concluding Remarks & Mass

12.30pm

Lunch