Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF)

Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) is a three-day festival held from 30 November – 2 December 2025, offering young people a chance to come together in fellowship, grow in their faith, strengthen their relationship with Jesus and be inspired to live out their Catholic values in everyday life. Registration is now open for students in Years 9-11 and their supervising teachers as well as individual teachers aged 25 and under.

Resources for Schools

Whether you’re a school leader or teacher, these resources will help you get started on your ACYF journey. Below you’ll find everything you need to plan your participation:

Roadmap to ACYF

We’re excited to offer a series of formation events as part of the Roadmap to ACYF 2025 to help students and staff prepare spiritually, practically and as a community.

Here’s what’s coming up:

  • ACYF kick-off event at Australian Catholic University on Monday 28 July from 10.00 am:
    Join us online on Wednesday 23 July and Tuesday 5 August at 3:40pm to explore ACYF logistics and how to support student formation.
  • Teacher information webinars: Join us online on Wednesday 23 July and Monday 18 August at 3:40pm to explore ACYF logistics and how to support student formation.
  • Student formation day on Thursday 4th September from 10.00 am:
    Attend this second full-day event to deepen the journey and build momentum.

Registration details for all events can be found here

Information for MACS schools

Registration for ACYF is now open for MACS schools for group registration and individuals teachers (25 and under).

  • Registration for MACS schools (click here)
  • Registration for individual teachers (25 and under) (click here)

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