FAST24 Perth & Melbourne (2023)

2023 Perth Program Schedule

Friday 3 March & Saturday 4 March, 2023.

Venue:  Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, 55 Tudor Avenue South, Riverton, Western Australia.  

PART ONE – Friday evening 3th March 2023

17.45PM

Participants start to check-in at the Parish Hall. 

18.00PM

Opening Prayer & Community dinner: a “last supper” together before the fast begins

19.00PM

Stations of the Cross  – The fast begins

20.00PM

Introductions and Orientation for newcomers by David Tham

20.30PM

Session 1 – Walking In The Newness Of Life - led by Fr Paul Manickathan SAC pp

21.30PM

Evening Prayer - led by Sharon

21.45PM

For Participants not taking part in overnight sleepout:  return home to rest overnight. 

22.00PM

For Registered Participants taking part in overnight sleepout: Overnight sleepout/campout activity.  (Bring Your Own Sleeping Bags / Tent / Cardboard sheets. Bring your own essential toiletries). Registration is essential if you want to take part in the overnight sleepout.  

PART TWO – Saturday morning 4th March 2022

08.00AM

For Participants who took part in overnight sleepout: Rise and shine / Freshen up.  Remove sleeping bags / cardboard boxes and set up the chairs 

08.15AM

For Participants who did not take part in overnight sleepout: Assemble in the Parish Hall and help with setting up for the day

08.30AM

Session 2 – Walking With God – introduction & prayer

Led by Salvatore and the Clontarf Aboriginal College captains

09.00AM

Session 2 (con’t) – Walking with God – Outdoor walk & reflection

10.00AM

Return to Parish Hall

10.30AM

Session 2 (con’t) – Walking With God – Sharing / Discussion

11.30AM

Praise & Worship songs led by Edwin & friends

PART THREE – Saturday afternoon 4th March 2022

12.00PM

FAST24 Creativity Workshop (FAST24 T-shirt design activity) - led by Bee

13.00PM

Escape-Room Game 1 (intro) - led by Rheannon

13.30PM

Session 3 - Bringing Newness to Community & Faith - led by Roshan

14.30PM

Escape-Room Game 2 (teams)

16.00PM

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament / Sacrament of Reconciliation

17.00PM

Community preparation for Mass and Dinner / Choir practice

18.00PM

Evening Mass (Vigil Mass) - Sacrament of the Eucharist

19.30PM

FAST24 Dinner (break fast together)

20.30PM

Conclusion: Acknowledgements & Closing Prayer