Bathurst
Melbourne
January 12-19
Sydney
January 13-19
Perth
January 5-10
Summer School
2020 Theme
If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
(JOHN 8:36)
If you make my word your home you will indeed be my disciples, you will learn the truth and the truth will set you free. (JOHN 8:31-32)
Freedom is the central theme of the gospel and the number one desire of our culture, but do we truly understand what it means to be free? Is freedom the ability to do what we like or the right to do as we ought, as Pope John Paul II said?
What we do know for sure is that "where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom" (2 Cor 3:17). Chains are broken and cage doors are swung wide. With the Spirit of God, we can take courage and step outside - far beyond what we thought was possible -into a life lived on purpose for a purpose. For freedom Jesus sets us free! Let us live that freedom!
"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."
2 CORINTHIANS 3:17
Four locations.
One incredible journey.
For over 30 years Summer School has been serving the needs of young people around Australia and beyond. Come to a Summer School and walk the journey with us. Let God lead you along the special path he has planned for your life.
The Summer School of Evangelisation has a central purpose – the unique encounter between each person and the Living God whose great love and mercy has overflowed for all humanity from the dawn of creation. Through the resurrection of Jesus and the gift of the Holy Spirit, we are “made alive” (1 Corinthians 15:22). It is in this new life that we are able to live life to the full.
What is it?
A week long retreat into the powerful experience of the Holy Spirit, opening up possibilities for deepening faith, peace, healing, joy, freedom and passion for the Gospel of Jesus.
Journey with others
Journey with other Catholics for the week, forming a unique faith community, bonded by a common vision to seek God in the Summer of School of Evangelisation. Share and support each other through allocated small group time each day with those of similar ages. Build new friendships and discover the vibrant youth and young adults in our Catholic Church.
What happens?
Presentations & lectures are given by those with formal theological training and/or extensive personal experience of faith and Christian Community. Lectures topics include Scripture, Catholic teaching, Evangelisation, Living as a Disciple, and Prayer. Seminars offer a practical opportunity to experience, participate in, and question, issues, methods, and vision for evangelisation in areas such as: Prayer, Discernment, Healing, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Intercession and Faith in Action. There are many opportunities for communal and personal prayer, including Charismatic praise and worship and Mass.
Martin
High school teacher & REC
The Summer Schools of Evangelisation run by the Disciples of Jesus Community are truly amazing experiences to be a part of. They engage, uplift and equip people to 'make disciples of all nations'. They've certainly helped me to know, worship and love God. I highly recommend them.
Stephen
I only went to one and it changed my life. Before SSE my faith was almost irrelevant to me... But good people, great fun, and some serious moments of encounter with God changed my whole perspective and suddenly Jesus was part of my life again... and the best part of my life. All thanks to the SSE experience.
Meg
Acting student
Summer schools are my favouite way to start off the year! It's a whole week to hang out with incredible people, make new friends, eat delicious food and learn more about God and grow in your faith! I've been to 8 now and each one always seems to be completely different I would recommend it to anyone the week will change your life!
Pete
Evangelisation Coordinator, Diocese of Wollongong
One of the great things about Summer School is that the mix of formation, prayer, Sacraments and sense of community allows for an amazing retreat experience unlike any other. There is a sense of purpose to each and every day and I know that I come out the other side changed for the better. I highly recommmend SSE!
Register
Select the school you would like to attend:
Bathurst
5-12 January
Melbourne
12-19 January
Sydney
13-19 January
Perth
5-10 January
The School is run by the Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community, a group of people who together attempt to live the Christian life under the grace of renewal of the “Baptism of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 1:5,8).
The Disciples of Jesus is a Catholic Community with branches throughout Australia, Papua New Guinea, The Philippines and Indonesia. It is comprised of families, single people, priests and consecrated men and women.
The Disciples of Jesus Commuinty is a member of the Catholic Fraternity of Covenant Communities whose statutes were recognized by the Pontifical Council for the Laity in Rome in 1993. The Community is approved as a Private Association of Christ’s Faithful within the Catholic Church.
The School of Evangelisation comes under the direction of Fr Ken Barker, a member of the Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community and the Missionaries of God’s Love.
*Photos from Light to the Nations Easter Youth Pilgrimage 2017, another event organised by the Disciples of Jesus
Contact
Melbourne
Br Cameron & Sarah-Jane
Bathurst
Amanda
Sydney
Tomas and Epay
Perth
Marty