School Evangelisation

Last week, Catholic primary schools across the Clarence, Richmond, and Tweed regions came alive with the vibrant light of GLOW, a joy-filled experience designed especially for Year Six students. More than just an event, GLOW offers a unique chance for young people in their final year of primary school to come together in faith, friendship, and fun.

We at St John Paul College were lucky enough to host the Clarence portion of the retreat, welcoming Year Six students from this Diocesan area. Our Year 10 ministry students provided fantastic support throughout the day, greeting students at the bus bays and helping them drop off their bags, actively participating in sessions by dancing, singing, and encouraging younger students to join in. They also engaged warmly with students during meal breaks and assisted with the prayer response by helping to set up and guide students through this reflective activity. We are so proud of their enthusiasm and dedication in demonstrating peer-to-peer ministry skills, and celebrate their energy, reverence, and boldness to step out in faith, leaving a lasting impact on all involved.

Led by the dynamic Wildfire Worship Team, with support from College Youth Ministers (CYMs) and the Mission School Evangelisation team, students were invited to encounter God in a deeply personal and powerful way. Each GLOW event featured creative expressions of faith, inspiring testimonies, and an unmistakable joy that comes from young people confidently living out their faith.

GLOW 2025 has once again shown us the incredible possibilities when we invest in the faith journeys of our young people.