Official ACYF Registrations close 30th October 2025
Official ACYF Registrations close 30th October 2025
What is ACYF?
Hosted by the Archdiocese of Melbourne, Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) is a national gathering of Catholic young people established by the Australian Bishops more than ten years ago. Run over three days, the Festival provides young people from all across Australia with the opportunity to come together to connect, deepen their relationship with Jesus, be empowered to live their faith in the world and experience the breadth of the Church in Australia.
The Festival will bring together thousands of young people (Year 9 – 25 years of age) from all across Australia and include opportunities for engagement with other young people, school and youth groups, Bishops, musicians and speakers.
Each day will include the opportunity to engage in a wide range of activities including prayer, Mass, workshops, talks, live concerts, games, justice issues and an interactive expo.
Official ACYF Information
Check out the latest information about workshops, presenters, registration and more from the Official Website!
Official Promo Video
You’re invited to ACYF 2025! Get inspired by checking out the official promotional video!
Attending ACYF
Supports available from COYYA
Travel & Accommodation Packages (through Harvest Journeys)
Safeguarding Requirements – guidance and support
Subsidized Grant Initiative
Pre & Post ACYF Gatherings for Pilgrims with Archbishop Patrick O’Regan
Adelaide Pilgrims Gathering during ACYF
Consultation, ongoing support & accompaniment to organise/lead a group
ACYF 2025 Subsidised Grant
The purpose of the grant is to:
Support accessibility for young people, particularly those currently in or aiming to be in youth ministry leadership positions
Inspire vocational discernment, encouraging paths in religious life and lay ministry
Contributing to building resilient, faith-filled communities led by empowered young people
Strengthening local parish, school and community youth ministries post-event
Who Should Apply?
Current youth ministry leaders, young teachers, aspiring youth ministry leaders and students eligible to attend ACYF 2025 (Yr 9’s and above)
Note: this grant is only accessibly to young people within the Archdiocese of Adelaide, and all applicants must meet the eligibility criteria to attend ACYF 2025.
Applications close: Friday 8th August 2025
Interested in attending ACYF, or wanting to consult with COYYA about organising/leading a group to attend?
Fill out the form below
We’d love to assist you to get there!
ACYF 2019 SA Pilgrims Gathering Group Photo