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"We need to ensure that the younger generations feel that they are at the centre of the Church's attention and pastoral concern. Young people want to be involved and appreciated, and to feel that they are co-protagonists in the life and mission of the Church." (Christus Vivit, no. 8).
World Youth Day (WYD) celebrated in particular Churches has great significance for the entire community.
Some young people cannot participate in the international celebrations because of their studies, work, or financial restraints. The celebration of WYD in particular Churches provides all young people (ages 12-35) an opportunity to experience a "festival of faith" that includes witnessing, communion, and prayer similar to the experience of an international event.
Local celebrations further raise awareness among the whole community - laity, priests, consecrated persons, families, adults, the elderly - of their responsibility to transmit the faith to young persons, to be challenged by their questions, and to be mindful of walking with young people, welcoming them and listening to them.
Mass with Most Rev. Ronald Fabbro, C.S.B.
On Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 5:00pm, at St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica (196 Dufferin Ave, London), young people (ages 12-35), their families, and all who accompany them in their faith journey participated in Mass with Most Rev. Ronald Fabbro, C.S.B. This local celebration was one of many global celebrations taking place on this Feast of Christ the King, which is to be a day of global celebration of young people. It is intended to raise awareness among the whole community of our responsibility to transmit the faith to young persons, to be challenged by their questions, and to be mindful of walking with young people - welcoming them and listening to them.
Read Bishop Fabbro's homily here:- World Youth Day in Particular Churches message - English
- World Youth Day in Particular Churches message - French
Watch the livestream recording here:
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Resources for Parishes
A Prayer for Youth and Young Adults
Intercessroy Prayers for World Youth Day in Particular Churches
Pastoral Guidelines for the Celebration of World Youth Day in Particular Churches
What Can a Catholic Community Do to Celebrate Young People This Year? (one page download)
Save the Date
At the end of Mass on the Feast of Christ the King on November 22, 2020, Pope Francis called for a relaunch of the celebration of WYD in particular Churches. Beginning 2021, World Youth Day in Particular Churches will become an annual celebration held on the Feast of Christ the King. Save-the-date for the next global celebration of young people, on November 20, 2022.
For more information about this local event, and to get involved, contact familyandyouthministry@dol.ca