G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time) Retreat

G.O.A.T. is a gathering for Year 10 male students from parish secondary schools in the Diocese of Lismore to celebrate their faith at a Diocesan level. 

The overnight experience involves activities that focus on inspiring young men to embrace their purpose and passion as young Catholic men. G.O.A.T. is designed to provide students with a transformative faith experience as they embark on their journey through manhood, guided by the life of Jesus, the saints and the teachings of the Catholic Church. The retreat emphasises their capacity to become a gift of service to others by living out a radical adventure as a young Catholic man.

On Thursday, 24 and Friday, 25 July, 12 year 10 boys from a mix of the ministry class and other classes had the opportunity to go to G.O.A.T this year. Throughout the retreat the boys were challenged not only physically but as well as spirituality through a powerful event designed to bring young men towards the faith and truly explore what it means to be a young Catholic Male. 

The Event included many physical challenges including high ropes and a commando course, as well as powerful keynote speakers, Mass, Squad debriefs, and nighttime prayer sessions. All aimed to give these year 10 boys a sense of place and purpose within the Catholic Church.

The Students left the conference with not only a sense of place but as well as a sense of brotherhood with a commitment to be there for one another when they are struggling and become more involved with their own faith journey.

Overall G.O.A.T retreat was an incredible opportunity for our year 10 boys this year providing a safe space for our students to become men of faith in our school community.

Oliver Dwyer
College Youth Minister