KERYGMA
AUSTRALIA
We empower you to experience God accompanying you,
and to accompany others with love
Meet Cassius Soares
Hi! I’m Cassius, serving as the National Coordinator for ‘Kerygma’ in Australia. I bring 40 years of experience as a Catholic lay missionary with ‘Youth With A Mission’ and 24 years of focused leadership with ‘Kerygma’ to this role.
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Over these decades, I’ve seen a new movement of Catholic Christians and other Christians rising. Disciples of Jesus, who want to personally experience God’s presence and accompaniment in their lives, and learn how to accompany others with love. There is a growing desire to heal old wounds in the ‘Body of Christ’, reconcile with each other and partner together in serving our communities. A longing to be authentic witnesses of the power of the gospel to bring true ‘shalom’ in our relationships, communities and nations.
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At the same time, this has raised questions about how we can practically move forward with this desire. We don’t have many models of this in action, and it is still largely prophetic. But there is hope, as we see models emerging and leaders willing to share their journeys with each other, and what we’ve learnt from our successes and failures. I am very grateful to have benefitted from these stories of God at work, doing a new thing.
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If this touches a chord in your heart, I’d love to have a cuppa or an online chat with you, to learn more about what dreams and visions God has laid on your heart, what steps - if any - you’ve been able to take on this journey, and what you are learning along the way. I am happy to also share from my own journey, what resources I’ve found helpful, and about the challenges, failures, successes and learnings along the way. Here’s how you can contact me.
In 2017, at an int'l gathering of the 50th anniversary of the 'Catholic Charismatic Renewal' in the Circus Maximus in Rome, our co-founder was honoured by Pope Francis - along with several other leaders - for his contribution to the renewal of the Catholic Church through 'Kerygma'.
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As the parish priest of St Benedict’s Parish, I have had the privilege of observing Cassius's dedication, leadership, and faithful service to our community over the past seven years. Cassius has been a cornerstone of our parish, leading in various capacities with a commitment that is both unwavering and inspiring.
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Fr. Dan Serratore
Parish Priest (June 2024),
St Benedict’s Catholic Community
“I have worked with Kerygma Australia for 15 years and have always been impacted with the genuineness of faith love and hope that all members have for revival and mission among Catholic Youth. I want to constantly encourage their outreach.”
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Tom Hallas,
YWAM Asia and Pacific
​“I did a ‘Discipleship Training School’ (DTS) many years ago now, in the year 2000. There are many things that touched me about Kerygma, but the thing that most stands out for me, is the leaders' radical trust in
God - they really trusted in Divine Providence and
this was something that really helped me grow
in trusting that God would provide.
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Mother Mary Therese,
Foundress, Sisters of the Immaculata
I rejoice in the unity between those who venerate Jesus. Our diversity remains and a loving conversation continues. However, Jesus remains the center of our faith and worship. Christian youth of every kind are volunteering to work together.
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John Dawson
Founders Circle, YWAM
As I have engaged with Kerygma ministries in various parts of the world, I have been consistently impressed with both the concept and the outworking of Kerygma. As well as their ministry within the Catholic Church, it has helped myself and others gain understanding and engage more meaningfully with the Catholic world. I hope to see their ministry expand and grow across Australia and the world.
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Rod Thorpe,
Co-Leader YWAM Canberra
