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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!

England riots: The world is watching

England riots: The world is watching

Gavin Hewitt - BBC - World Issues el Thu, Aug 11th 2011

 Certainly Europe has been watching. Its papers and TV channels have devoted enormous coverage to the riots.  "Disunited Kingdom", said the headline in the French paper LiberationLe Monde's front page was "England in flames".

Liberation, a left-leaning paper, made a wider point: "The riots in London are a serious alarm call for the UK but also for all mixed and unequal Western societies".

 

UK riots: What turns people into looters?

UK riots: What turns people into looters?

By Tom de Castella & Caroline McClatchey BBC News Magazine - World Issues el Wed, Aug 10th 2011

 Rioters have set fire to cars and buses. Llooting makes "powerless people suddenly feel powerful" and that is "very intoxicating". "The world has been turned upside down. The youngsters are used to adults in authority telling them they cannot do this or this will happen. Then they do it and nothing happens."

 

Looting - why not if you are a moral relativist?

Looting - why not if you are a moral relativist?

Fr Tim Finigan - Articles el Tue, Aug 9th 2011

 The Youth of the Middle East rise up for basic freedoms.The Youth of London rise up for a HD ready 42" Plasma TV. That seems to be a consensus view and not many people are now trying to blame the rioting on "the cuts". Unless we recover some basic Christian values in our society it will happen again and probably more seriously during some summer soon. 

Fewer teenagers drinking alcohol

Fewer teenagers drinking alcohol

BBC - Reporters el Thu, Jul 28th 2011

There have been falls in the numbers of teenagers drinking, smoking and taking drugs in England, a survey suggests. The report surveyed 7,296 pupils from 246 schools. A Department of Health spokesperson said: "There is no room for complacency. Dangerous drug use, alcohol misuse and smoking are still major problems that need to be tackled and we will continue to do so."

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.

Ain't No Party Like A Catholic Party

Ain't No Party Like A Catholic Party

Mrs S. Boyle - Reporters el Mon, May 30th 2011

The Catholic Roadshow came to town on Wednesday 25th May. Cardinal Newman School was very proud to host the show. The day started with Mass being celebrated with Fr Stan Fortuna an American Catholic rapping priest and members of our school community including our Chaplain Fr Des.

Liturgy for the young

Liturgy for the young

Bob Rainbow - Church Issues el Wed, May 25th 2011

Pope Benedict said there was an “urgency of the reform” to favour the “adaptation of rites to the various cultures, especially in mission territory”. Surely the most important mission territory the European Church must address if it is to have any future is literally on its doorstep – the young of our countries.

“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.