In 2026, we are again blessed to have our own diocesan NET team! NET stands for National Evangelisation Teams, and is a Catholic organisation that has provided peer-to-peer youth ministry in schools, parishes and universities across Australia and New Zealand. Each year, NET recruits and trains teams of young adults from around the world aged 18-30 who volunteer a year of their lives to share their experience of Jesus with other young people. These volunteers begin the year with six weeks of intensive training including formation in prayer, scripture, theology, Catholic spirituality, evangelisation, liturgy, ministry skills and Christian community living.

Lizzie, Henry, Reuben & Chloe

NET already has an extensive history in our diocese, and many of you may have previously experienced their joyful witness and infectious faith. For many years the travelling national team would spend time in our diocese providing retreat days to many of our Catholic schools. A number of teams have been based in our parishes of North Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Emerald and Gladstone.

Click here to see our team’s profile and learn about the members of our team.

The return of NET to our diocese in 2026 will involve a new team and a new vision. The team will live here in Rockhampton from February to November but their mission will involve travelling around the whole diocese. We would love for the team to visit and minister to every parish and school in our diocese. The team’s mission in our diocese is fourfold:

  1. To share the gospel with those they encounter and minister to
  2. To provide a personal witness of authentic faith and discipleship
  3. To provide opportunities for young people to encounter God
  4. To encourage young people to actively participate in their local parish

The team can fulfill this mission in co-operation with our parishes, schools and other ministries by running or assisting at various events and activities including:

  • Retreat days, weekends or camps
  • Sacramental prep sessions or RCIA
  • Youth group or young adult sessions
  • Masses and liturgies
  • Social events or celebrations
  • School events or RE classes
Book the NET Team

 

This is a wonderful opportunity for renewal in our diocese and a resource for engaging with our young people who so often feel disconnected from the Church. To book the team for your school or parish click the button above to go to the online booking form. For more details please contact Michael Otto at youth@rok.catholic.net.au or 0433 897 973.