From left: Cynthia Leitao, Candice Lee Herbst, Matthew Cheketri, Khanya Modipa
What Is World Youth Day?
World Youth Day is an
unbelievable weeklong spiritual journey where pilgrims from all over
the world unite to share their faith.
The week includes prayer, song, concerts, drama, sharing, liturgy, catechesis, and an unforgettable vigil and closing mass with the Holy Father.
In 1984, the Pope John Paul II invited young people from all over the world to participate in a pilgrimage at the very first World Youth Day.
The week includes prayer, song, concerts, drama, sharing, liturgy, catechesis, and an unforgettable vigil and closing mass with the Holy Father.
In 1984, the Pope John Paul II invited young people from all over the world to participate in a pilgrimage at the very first World Youth Day.
The purpose of World Youth Day is 3-fold:
Putting Trust in Youth--
World Youth Day is a coming together of young adults from the four corners of the world and a strong reminder of the strength and confidence the young bring to the Church today.
Gathering Together --
World Youth Day is not simply a gathering for the young people of the world, but a time to put trust in the world's youth. WYD is a calling for the world's youth to come together as one people.
Meeting the International World on a Human Level--
It is a marvel in this the 21st century to exchange with others and to be a part of an international experience. International events are able to stir much hope but also many fears. The Church and Christians themselves have a role to play in preventing the development of these fears, and in aiding each person in finding their way and discovering hope.
World Youth Day is a coming together of young adults from the four corners of the world and a strong reminder of the strength and confidence the young bring to the Church today.
Gathering Together --
World Youth Day is not simply a gathering for the young people of the world, but a time to put trust in the world's youth. WYD is a calling for the world's youth to come together as one people.
Meeting the International World on a Human Level--
It is a marvel in this the 21st century to exchange with others and to be a part of an international experience. International events are able to stir much hope but also many fears. The Church and Christians themselves have a role to play in preventing the development of these fears, and in aiding each person in finding their way and discovering hope.