Category Youth & Chiro & Jeug

Ash Wednesday celebrated with pre-schoolers

Sr Albertina OSFS

Oudtshoorn, 21 February 2026: On Ash Wednesday the little ones attending Aviat Crèche in Ceres, got Lent off to a tremendous start by receiving the traditional ash cross, marking the start of the Lenten season.

Needless to say that the litugry serves to remind us that we are dust and to dust we shall return. God’s message to the prophet Joel reminded us our Lenten observances are to interrupt us in our everyday activities and give us opportunities to reveal the sovereignty of God. The little ones might not yet fully understand the central message and discipline of the season, but eagerly partook in the imposition of the ashes ceremony.

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Sr Albertina OSFS

Oudtshoorn, 21 February 2026: On Ash Wednesday the little ones attending Aviat Crèche in Ceres, got Lent off to a tremendous start by receiving the traditional ash cross, marking the start of the Lenten season.

Needless to say that the litugry serves to remind us that we are dust and to dust we shall return. God’s message to the prophet Joel reminded us our Lenten observances are to interrupt us in our everyday activities and give us opportunities to reveal the sovereignty of God. The little ones might not yet fully understand the central message and discipline of the season, but eagerly partook in the imposition of the ashes ceremony.

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Drawing New Maps of Hope – An Apostolic Letter

Oudtshoorn, 30 October 2025 – Reflecting on the millions of children who still lack access to basic education, and on the educational crises caused by war, migration, inequality, and poverty, Pope Leo asks how Christian education can respond today. In his Apostolic Letter Drawing New Maps of Hope, signed on 27 October 2025 and released to mark the 60th anniversary of the Concliar declaration Gravissimum Educationis.

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Vocations: Under the spotlight

Oudtshoorn, 5 June 2025 – The Diocesan Vocations Director and the Vocationsteam of the two Diocesan seminarians inform us of the following scheduled workshops that will be presented in the three deaneries as indicated.

See you there!

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To share or not to share … ?

The King will reply,
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least
of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

Matthew 25:31-40

Article updated on 25 August 2024

Oudtshoorn, 24 August 2024: The past few days, Youth from Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church in George, Central, Good Shepherd Catholic Church in George, Thembalethu and St Thomas Catholic Church in Mosselbay, Central got stuck in and walked the proverbial walk and showing that they put their faith to work by practising the corporal works of mercy, which one is sure all of you can still list without a problem!

Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee 2025 Pilgrimage

Oudtshoorn, 24 August 2024 – Pope Francis has declared the year 2025 a Year of Pilgrimage, calling us to SET OUR ON A JOURNEY AND CROSS BOUNDARIES AS PILGRIMS OF HOPE. Prospective pilgrims from the Diocese of Oudtshoorn will join the Archdiocese of Cape Town’s pilgrim groupas detailed below.

The cost of is estimated to be between 32K to 38K, based on the exchange rate as on 24 August 2024 . The final cost dependends on the exchang rate at the time of your final booking and payment. This cost includes flights, accommodation and food vouchers that will be provided by the organisers. TAKE NOTE: the price does not include your spending money (estimated around 10K) or anything else not already listed as included.

A Diocesan Youth Heritage Festival

Oudtshoorn, 14 August 2024 – Find below important information regarding the planned Diocesan Youth Heritage Festival which will take place over the period 23 to 26 September 2024 at Don Bosco Youth Camp, Dysselsdorp.

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