Almost a month on from its launch date, registration for the Aotearoa Catholic Youth Festival continues unabated.
The festival takes place at St Mary’s College at St Marys’ Bay in Auckland during the first weekend in December.
A wide range of activities are planned, including workshops, a cultural showcase and interactive experiences throughout.
Highlights include a Festival Mass on Saturday night and the chance to participate in music and prayer led by international guest Matt Maher.
Hosted by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, the festival targets those aged between 15 and 29, with organisers expecting upwards of 500 young people to attend.
Organisers expect upwards of 500 young people to attend.
On Sunday 3 December, Matt Maher performs a public concert for the Christian community of Auckland at the Victory Convention Centre, Freemans Bay, Auckland.
The concert will have limited seating capacity. Festival participants will receive premier VIP tickets to the concert as part of their festival registration fee.
Matt Maher is an internationally acclaimed Christian songwriter and worship leader. Born in Canada, Matt now lives in Nashville in the United States.
Matt is excited about the opportunity to be with us here in New Zealand, both learning from us, and sharing with us his music and leadership. Tickets can be bought separately for the concert and the purchase of ten or more tickets before 15 September receive a 10% discount.
The festival runs from Saturday 2 December to Sunday 3 December 2017.
- Supplied: Amanda Gregan New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference
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