Catholic youth festival in December

International contemporary Christian musician Matt Maher will perform at this year’s Aotearoa Catholic Youth Festival in Auckland.

The festival will take place in St Mary’s College in Auckland during the first weekend in December.

This will be an occasion led by young people for young people, with many youth organisations from around the country collaborating to present the event.

The festival will consist of a wide range of activities, including workshops, a cultural showcase and interactive experiences throughout.

Highlights include a Festival Mass on the Saturday night and the chance to participate in music and prayer led by Matt Maher, a five-time Grammy nominee.

Hosted by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, the festival is aimed at those aged between 15 and 29 years, with organisers expecting upwards of 500 young people to attend.

In announcing the festival, Bishop Patrick Dunn, president of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, said: “We are delighted to invite Matt Maher and his band to join us in Aotearoa New Zealand to celebrate the work of God in and through young people. His music, faith, and presence among us later this year will be a challenge for all young people to be inspired to use their own God-given gifts when they return home to their local communities.”

On Sunday, December 3, following the festival there will be a public concert by Matt Maher for the Christian community of Auckland at the Victory Convention Centre in Freemans Bay. The concert will have limited seating capacity with tickets on sale from August 1.

All 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, he now lives in Nashville in the United States.

Mr Maher is excited about the opportunity to be in New Zealand, both learning from the experience here, and sharing his music and leadership.

The festival will run from December 2-3. Registration opens on July 15 and concert tickets will go on sale on August 1.

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