At Gleeson College, we believe our young people are not only the future of the Church but also vital contributors to the contemporary Catholic community. As active members of today’s Church, CSMYA students have numerous opportunities to minister to one another and to the wider community. Through these experiences, they deepen their understanding of religion and embrace what it truly means to be Catholic.

Youth Ministry students at Gleeson College serve as role models, fostering relationships with their peers. By participating in various activities throughout their time at the college, these role models can positively influence the lives of other young people.

The Youth Ministry program at Gleeson College unites faith, community, and education to nurture compassionate and engaged future leaders.

All students participate in annual retreats, facilitated by teachers and CSYMA leaders, which allow them to reflect on their lives and delve deeper into their faith. These retreats are typically connected to scripture through specific themes and include a variety of activities.

Retreats at Year 11 and 12 encompass three-day experiences. This allows students to reflect on their faith away from their everyday routines. Students are encouraged to consider their relationship with God and to explore the potential of Jesus Christ as a central part of their lives. Teachers and Youth Leaders share their own stories to encourage students to reflect on the important parts of their own lives. Senior Retreats are generally a highlight of each student's time at Gleeson College.

Students are welcome to participate in numerous activities offered at Gleeson College, enabling them to answer the "call to serve". Opportunities are provided where the College community is able to collaboratively support initiatives which serve to develop the qualities of giving 'With One Heart'. These activities provide students, staff and the wider community the opportunity to follow in the shadow of the cross as we fight injustices in our world, as Jesus did.

Membership with the CSYMA has inspired a number of Gleeson College students to organise numerous activities throughout the year in their service of mission. This group provides students with a forum in which they can collaborate with other students from other Catholic schools nationwide and develop further relationships in their mission to serve others.

All Gleeson College students in Year 11 participate in a week of Community Service. It is an initiative to extend relationships within the local community. We are thankful to the numerous local organizations who accept the offer of support from our students, allowing them to experience an immersion in activities focused on giving back to the community. This reflects our College value of Service to Others and provides a basis for extending into the community through Life-Long Learning.

Compassion as a College value is clearly evidenced by the amount of money and goods that are collected through various activities, for example participation in the Relay for Life, Winter Appeal and the collection of goods for Christmas Hampers in order to help our wider community.

We continue to serve and support Caritas Australia throughProject Compassion events and our annual Gleeson Day. Caritas Australia is important to the identity of Gleeson College as our patron, Archbishop James Gleeson, established Caritas Australia and encouraged its support of local and overseas communities.

Gleeson College recognises the importance of allowing students to 'serve others' and continually strives to provide meaningful opportunities with a diversity of programs to ensure that this is achieved.

Lord, make me a student of your World,
Let us show truth where there is dishonesty,
Let us show compassion and justice where there is pain and suffering,
Let us show service to others for those in need,
Let there be peace and harmony in our College.
Help us to show dignity and respect to all in our community.
May we show pride in success and lifelong learning and continue to strive for the pursuit of excellence.
Bless Gleeson College as a place where we all belong to a faith-filled community with you as our teacher.

Together We Pray, 
With One Heart.

Amen