The Catechesis formed part of a month-long series of events hosted by the AOY to celebrate the one-year anniversary of World Youth Day (WYD) Sydney. The theme for the month was "hope", in line with this year's WYD theme given by Pope Benedict XVI, "We have set our hope on the living God." (1 Tim 4:10).

Fr Chris, who travelled with the WYD Cross and Icon around Australia last year, challenged the young people present to think about the hope in their lives.

"We live in a world where we are constantly searching for new experiences; seeking different thrills and ways of enjoyment with friends and family. It is natural to hope in them – but can they hold all our hope? What happens when these things fail to provide hope when we need it? In other words, have you got your heart set on a big enough hope?” he said. Readfull catechesis