Summer Series 2023/2024
The Sydney Centre for Evangelisation in the Archdiocese of Sydney is excited to present the 2023-24 Summer Series with events in Sydney including world renowned special guests Matt Fradd, Jason Evert, and Dr Christopher West!
READ THE CATHOLIC WEEKLY ARTICLE – ‘Summer series brings big names to Sydney‘
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Catholic Women’s Network – Women’s Morning with Matt Fradd
All women across Australia are invited for a morning of prayer, fellowship, brunch and presentation on the Blessed Mother by Matt Fradd.
- Date: Wednesday, 6 December 2023
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Venue: Novotel Sydney Olympic Park Hotel,
11A Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park - Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
- Event fee: $35 per person/ or $90 for bundle of 3
Terms: Event for 18+ years. Brunch included.
More info: catholicwomensnetwork@sydneycatholic.org or catholicwomensnetwork.org
Maximus Men’s Ministry Network – Men’s Evening with Matt Fradd
All men across Australia are invited for an evening of prayer, brotherhood, drinks* and presentation by Matt Fradd
- Date: Wednesday, 6 December 2023
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Venue: Novotel Sydney Olympic Park Hotel,
11A Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park - Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
- Event fee: $50 per person
Terms: Event for 18+ years and above. *Welcome drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) included.
More info: Ivica.kovac@sydneycatholic.org or sydneycatholic.org/maximus
Purpose Conference 2023
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney invites high schoolers and young adults to the inaugural archdiocesan youth conference – Purpose Conference.
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP welcomes the initiative and encourages participation, stating, “The intention of this conference is to offer young people an encounter with Jesus Christ. To engage in an inspiring experience of the Catholic faith, helping them to discover their purpose as children of God and leading them towards intentional discipleship.”
- Date: 7-8 December, 2023
- Venue: Rosebank College, Five Dock
- Time: 10:00-3:00pm (High School Session) 5:00-10:00pm (Young Adults Session)
- Event fee: Young Adult Ticket $60 / Young Adult Group Ticket $50
Family Event with Jason Evert
Jason’s Evert’s presentation of ‘Purified’ and ‘Gender & Theology of the Body’ brings parents and teens (13years+) together to discover God’s plan for love and opens an opportunity to continue the discussion about this important topic at home with resources that work. Jason mixes humour with down-to-earth practicality, making the difficult conversations about love much easier, and ends with adoration, praise and worship, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, transforming the day into a mini retreat for the whole family.
- Date: Saturday, 9 December 2023
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Venue: Patrician Brothers College Hall
268 The Horsley Drive, Fairfield - Time: 9:00am to 1:30pm
- Event fee: $25 per person
Terms: Event recommended for 13+ years and above. Adult supervision required for children under 18 years and below. Morning tea included. Lunch available for purchase in vicinity.
More info: lifemarriagefamily@sydneycatholic.org or chastity.com/purified/
An evening with Christopher West – Male and Female He Created Them
Following Dr Christopher West’s Made for More presentation earlier this year, he comes back to Sydney to dive deeper with families to rediscover authentic masculinity and femininity. This not to be missed one night presentation will provide a hopeful and redemptive understanding of the original and glorious meaning of our creation as male and female.
- Date: Saturday, 20 January 2024
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Venue: All Saints Liverpool Catholic Parish
48 George Street, Liverpool - Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm. (Doors open at 6:30pm)
- Event fee: $20 general admission. $15 concession/student
Terms: Event recommended for 15+ years and above. Adult supervision required for children under 18 years and below.
More info: tobi@sydneycatholic.org or tobi.sydneycatholic.org
Theology of the Body: Love & Responsibility Immersion Course with Christopher West
A not-to-be-missed 5-day immersion course opportunity to participate and learn St John-Paul’s classic work from Dr. Christopher West here in Sydney! Open to all Australians!
The course includes:
- Five and a half days of live-in learning & interactive lectures
- All course workbook and materials
- Daily Mass, adoration and confession
- 5-night accommodation in a single occupied room and delicious meals throughout the week
- Time for relaxation and networking
- Gorgeous retreat setting grounds to soak in God’s natural beauty.
- Date: 3pm Sunday – 1pm Friday, 21-26 January 2024
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Venue: Mt Carmel Retreat Centre
247 St Andrews Road, Varroville - Course fee: $1900 per person
Terms: Course for 18+ years. Course fee includes course materials, single occupied room accommodation and meals.
More info: tobi@sydneycatholic.org or tobi.sydneycatholic.org
