Youth Ministry Equipping School 2026

The Equipping School is an intensive formation experience that inspires, trains and resources youth, young adults, teachers and leaders

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1. STUDENT STREAM

The Youth Academy aims to respond to the need of further forming and equipping senior Youth Ministry teams within schools (Years 11 and 12), and to connect these students to the broader Church community. Students who complete each of the four Acadamy Modules receive a certificate and 5 bonus ATAR points entry into ACU courses. The Equipping School counts towards Module One (iWitness) and Module Four (Spirit) of the Youth Academy.

2. YOUTH MINISTERS STREAM

Catholic Schools Youth Ministers International (YMI) is a network that forms, equips and resources post-school youth ministers engaged in a year of mission whilst actively participating in the life of the Catholic Church. A youth minister is employed to work within a school and or parish. These job opportunities can be found all over the country.

3. TEACHER STREAM

ACU Pre Service and Early Career teachers can participate in the Equipping School, Spiritus Teach Program and a cross- cultural mission. Completion of this program will result in the award of the ACU certified certificates.