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Young want to be heard, invited, challenged

Young want to be heard, invited, challenged

Cindy Wooden - CNS - Religious el Mon, Jun 18th 2012

Young people don't want the religious "to lower the bar, to soft-pedal the demands of the Gospel," Archbishop Tobin said. Usually, young people will consider joining a religious community only if they are asked, he said.  For many young Catholics, WYD can be the one church event where they have the time, space and camaraderie they need to start pondering the way God wants them to live their faith in the church and in the world.

The Pope's Message for the 27th World Youth Day in Brazil

The Pope's Message for the 27th World Youth Day in Brazil

L'Osservatore Romano - Church News el Thu, Mar 29th 2012

Dear young friends,  I am happy to address you once more on the occasion of the 27th World Youth Day.  The memory of our meeting in Madrid last August remains close to my heart.  It was a time of extraordinary grace when God showered his blessings on the young people gathered from all over the world. Now we are looking forward to our next meeting in Rio de Janeiro in 2013, whose theme will be: “Go and make disciples of all nations!” (cf. Mt 28:19).

What's with the youth?

What's with the youth?

Angela McGhin - Activities el Mon, Nov 21st 2011

This month, from Nov. 17th- 19th, the Indianapolis Catholic Youth Conference has seen a gathering of Bishops, priests and religious, together with guest speakers, musicians and artists to work and pray with 25,000 young Catholics from both America and abroad.

Aimee Keate shares her experience of WYD in Madrid

Aimee Keate shares her experience of WYD in Madrid

Aimee Keane - Activities el Sun, Sep 11th 2011

 Evening all, my name is Aimee and I attended my very first World Youth Day in Madrid this year with the Claretian family. I didn't really know what to expect as I had read and heard about previous WDYs but was still not entirely sure what it was all about. Happy to say I was presently surprised. 

World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid: A Truly Spiritual Experience!

World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid: A Truly Spiritual Experience!

Fr. Salvador G. Agualada Jr., CMF - Articles el Fri, Sep 9th 2011

 For me, the most stirring and truly spiritual moment during the whole WYD experience was when the Blessed Sacrament was brought out for adoration during the Vigil. A total silence suddenly fell upon the entire place, mantling the huge airfield. It was a profoundly reverential silence, a kind of silence that deafened because it pierced not just through the ears but also through the soul, making everyone unable not to hear what it wanted to say.

10 Reasons Churches Should Prioritize Youth Ministry

10 Reasons Churches Should Prioritize Youth Ministry

Greg Stier - Church Issues el Thu, Sep 1st 2011

 I like what Greg Stier writes about paying attention to Youth Ministry in our different churches. While attending World Youth Day in Madrid and looking at the huge multitude of young believers I came to realise that the youngster with their faith and joy re-present truely the Risen Lord. Christ is young, and so should be the Church. (GG)

World Youth Day: the most surreal experience of my life

World Youth Day: the most surreal experience of my life

Michael Thompson - Activities el Tue, Aug 30th 2011

Michael Thompson is a twenty-year old mathematics student at the University of Edinburgh originally from Newcastle. He was involved with CAFOD’s ‘Step into the Gap’ gap year programme in 2009-10 and is passionate about issues of social justice and fighting for inequality in our world. He tells us about his experience in World Youth Day in Madrid. 

Pope announces theme for next World Youth Day in Brazil

Pope announces theme for next World Youth Day in Brazil

David Kerr - CNA - Activities el Thu, Aug 25th 2011

 “The motto will be the command of Jesus: 'Go and make disciples of all peoples.' Even now I entrust to the prayers of all the preparation of these very important appointments,” said the Pope in his August 24 general audience at the papal summer residence of Castel Gandolfo.

WYD: Welcome celebration at the Plaza de Cibeles

WYD: Welcome celebration at the Plaza de Cibeles

Pope Benedict XVI - Activities el Thu, Aug 25th 2011

I extend an affectionate greeting to the many English-speaking young people who have come to Madrid. May these days of prayer, friendship and celebration bring us closer to each other and to the Lord Jesus. Make trust in Christ's word the foundation of your lives! Planted and built up in him, firm in the faith and open to the power of the Spirit, you will find your place in God's plan and enrich the Church with your gifts. Let us pray for one another, so that we may be joyful witnesses to Christ, today and always. God bless you all!

WYD: Pope Benedict's welcome address at Madrid-Barajas airport

WYD: Pope Benedict's welcome address at Madrid-Barajas airport

Pope Benedict XVI - Activities el Thu, Aug 25th 2011

I have come here to meet thousands of young people from all over the world, Catholics committed to Christ searching for the truth that will give real meaning to their existence. I come as the Successor of Peter, to confirm them all in the faith, with days of intense pastoral activity, proclaiming that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and the life; to motivate the commitment to build up the Kingdom of God in the world among us; to exhort young people to and so, rooted in his person, to become faithful followers and valiant witnesses.

English singer Cherrie Anderson tops WYD chart.

English singer Cherrie Anderson tops WYD chart.

Independent Catholic News - Video el Mon, Jul 11th 2011

'Faith in You' by British singer Cherrie Anderson, has received the most visits on the web with 400,405 plays and 50,286 votes. The song is one of the seven selected by the jury of the Tuned into Madrid song contest. Since Claretians are particularly proud of Cherrie they will adopt her song as their own WYD Hymn.

Presentation of Twenty-Sixth WORLD YOUTH DAY

Presentation of Twenty-Sixth WORLD YOUTH DAY

Vatican Information Service (VIS) - Church News el Sat, Jul 2nd 2011

"Each World Youth Day is an extraordinary experience for a Church which is friend to young people, which shares their problems", said Cardinal Rylko. "A Church which places herself at the service of the new generations. It is an experience of Universal Church - unique of its kind - which embraces the entire planet, of a young Church full of enthusiasm and missionary vigour.

Madrid’s Restaurants Collaborating with WYD

Madrid’s Restaurants Collaborating with WYD

- Reporters el Sun, Jun 5th 2011

Pilgrims will eat in restaurants throughout the city. Young people attending World Youth Day (WYD) the third week of August will benefit from the restaurant network of the Greater Madrid Area, thanks to an agreement with the FEHRCAREM (Association of Modern Restaurant Chains) restaurant association.

“Youcat”, the catechism for the young

“Youcat”, the catechism for the young

ANS –Vatican City - Church News el Sat, May 7th 2011

In view of the next World Youth Day planned for Madrid between 16 and 21 August 2011, a handbook “Youcat” has been prepared intended to help young people in a clear and modern way to know the principal themes of the Catholic Faith.

A lot of Art for World Youth Day

A lot of Art for World Youth Day

- Activities el Thu, Apr 14th 2011

Madrid, April 12, 2011.Today, the cultural program for World Youth Day (WYD) has officially been unveiled. There will be over 300 activities from 37 countries from every continent, of all artistic categories: movies, music, exhibitions, theater, and cultural tours of Madrid.