On Tuesday 8 June a group of nine students from the Youth Ministry and Carmalite Leaders of Year 11 attended a program called activate fire.

This program was held at Mary Immaculate with students of year six from not only the school itself but some from St Bendicts and Holy Family. This was run by the Net Team. Many students who have attended the live nights held here at Mount Carmel or throughout the community would be familiar with the Net Team. 

The team led a series of programs that we as YML helped out in, socializing with students and helping them to feel comfortable in a new environment. About two hundred students were in attendance and no need to say this was certainly a challenge for us as students. 

One part of the day we had to lead independently, this helped us get to know our younger counterparts better. This was in Leading small groups that had the young students reflecting on their faith and their gifts after some very informative talks by members of the net team. These talks focused on their experiences within life surrounding their faith providing the year six students with advice and wisdom as they go to enter a new part of their lives through secondary education. 

As a Youth Ministry Leader myself this day was a wonderful experience and I personally encourage the younger students, particularly those in Year 10 thinking about joining the Youth Ministry and Carmalite Leaders, to take the opportunity and all that it provides in connecting with your faith and other members within the community. This day was an enriching experience and I look forward to seeing some of the year six students in attendance as year sevens next year. 

Jasmine King - Year 11 Youth Ministry Leader