austraLasia #3260
Salesian Youth of Cebu Attended the idWYD13
at DBTC (FIS)
CEBU CITY (PHILIPPINES) 11 August, 2013- In line with the celebration of the World Youth Day 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, around 400 young people gathered at Don Bosco Technology Center for the Inter DBYC World Youth Day (idWYD13). This was organized by the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM-FIS) Coordinators and the Salesians of Cebu District. The aspirants and novices of Lawaan were present too.
The Provincial of the South Province, Fr. George Militante, SDB, celebrated the mass while Fr. Brian Butanas delivered the homily. In his homily, he shared his experience of the World Youth Day in Brazil. He stressed that we, young people, should go beyond our comfort zones and take courage in making disciples of our fellow youth.
Fr. Joriz Calsa, SDB, the SYM-FIS coordinator, said the event would not be possible without the help from the Salesian brothers and priests who gave the catechism sessions (just like the catechism sessions in Rio), the volunteers, and most especially, the Salesian youth all over Cebu, who, even in spite of their busy schedules, took time to participate in the event.
Meanwhile, Fr. Bong Borgueta, SDB, the Salesian Vocation Director of the salesian south province, emphasized that they are doing this for God and for the young - that through their efforts, they may bring more young people closer to Him and help them find their “calling”.
The whole day event mirrored the events of WYD RIO particularly the celebration of the Holy Mass, two catechism sessions which developed the theme on friendship and vocation as an expression of discipleship, the live Stations of the Cross, the sacrament of reconciliation, and the Youth Festival. It was a whole day filled with sharing, reflection, prayer, and fun, that ended with a goodnight talk at 8 o'clock in the evening.
Salesian Youth of Cebu Attended the idWYD13
at DBTC (FIS)
CEBU CITY (PHILIPPINES) 11 August, 2013- In line with the celebration of the World Youth Day 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, around 400 young people gathered at Don Bosco Technology Center for the Inter DBYC World Youth Day (idWYD13). This was organized by the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM-FIS) Coordinators and the Salesians of Cebu District. The aspirants and novices of Lawaan were present too.
The Provincial of the South Province, Fr. George Militante, SDB, celebrated the mass while Fr. Brian Butanas delivered the homily. In his homily, he shared his experience of the World Youth Day in Brazil. He stressed that we, young people, should go beyond our comfort zones and take courage in making disciples of our fellow youth.
Fr. Joriz Calsa, SDB, the SYM-FIS coordinator, said the event would not be possible without the help from the Salesian brothers and priests who gave the catechism sessions (just like the catechism sessions in Rio), the volunteers, and most especially, the Salesian youth all over Cebu, who, even in spite of their busy schedules, took time to participate in the event.
Meanwhile, Fr. Bong Borgueta, SDB, the Salesian Vocation Director of the salesian south province, emphasized that they are doing this for God and for the young - that through their efforts, they may bring more young people closer to Him and help them find their “calling”.
The whole day event mirrored the events of WYD RIO particularly the celebration of the Holy Mass, two catechism sessions which developed the theme on friendship and vocation as an expression of discipleship, the live Stations of the Cross, the sacrament of reconciliation, and the Youth Festival. It was a whole day filled with sharing, reflection, prayer, and fun, that ended with a goodnight talk at 8 o'clock in the evening.
