2008 Woodie Awards
Vatican Update
World Youth Day: Uniting Catholics Around the Globe
Issue date: 9/1/06 Section: Faith
For 20 years, Catholic youth from around the world have gathered to celebrate World Youth Day with each other and with the Holy Father. Celebrated with an international gathering every two to three years, World Youth Day is celebrated locally on Palm Sunday during the off-years.
Next Stop: Sydney, Australia
"And now, as the living presence of the Risen Christ in our midst nourishes our faith and hope, I am pleased to announce that the next World Youth Day will take place in Sydney, Australia, in 2008. We entrust to the maternal guidance of Mary most holy, the future course of the young people of the whole world." -Pope Benedict XVI, 21 August 2005
When: July 15-20, 2008
Theme: "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses." -Acts 1:8
"There is an urgent need for the emergence of a new generation of apostles anchored firmly in the word of Christ, capable of responding to the challenges of our times and prepared to spread the Gospel far and wide. It is this that the Lord asks of you, it is to this that the Church invites you, and it is this that the world - even though it may not be aware of it - expects of you! If Jesus calls you, do not be afraid to respond to him with generosity, especially when he asks you to follow him in the consecrated life or in the priesthood. Do not be afraid; trust in him and you will not be disappointed."
-Pope Benedict XVI, Message to Youth, World Youth Day 2006
For more info on World Youth Day visit www.vatican.va or www.wyd2008.org
Next Stop: Sydney, Australia
"And now, as the living presence of the Risen Christ in our midst nourishes our faith and hope, I am pleased to announce that the next World Youth Day will take place in Sydney, Australia, in 2008. We entrust to the maternal guidance of Mary most holy, the future course of the young people of the whole world." -Pope Benedict XVI, 21 August 2005
When: July 15-20, 2008
Theme: "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses." -Acts 1:8
"There is an urgent need for the emergence of a new generation of apostles anchored firmly in the word of Christ, capable of responding to the challenges of our times and prepared to spread the Gospel far and wide. It is this that the Lord asks of you, it is to this that the Church invites you, and it is this that the world - even though it may not be aware of it - expects of you! If Jesus calls you, do not be afraid to respond to him with generosity, especially when he asks you to follow him in the consecrated life or in the priesthood. Do not be afraid; trust in him and you will not be disappointed."
-Pope Benedict XVI, Message to Youth, World Youth Day 2006
For more info on World Youth Day visit www.vatican.va or www.wyd2008.org
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