Argentina: 670 young people set out on mission
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The youth are not standing still. 670 youth are missionaries of joy and hope in Argentina. Summer vacations are transformed into special moments of commitment and love during the missions, which take place simultaneously in different parts of the country, and in different projects.
The Archdiocesan Youth Encounter: More than an event, a transforming experience
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The Schoenstatt Family of Guayaquil, Ecuador, collaborated in the organization of the Archdiocesan Youth Encounter, which gathered more than 3,000 people. Our Family wants to contribute and make a lasting impression in the life of the Church. Take a look at the event and the testimonies of the participants.
“Young Academy”: Schoenstatt Meets Science
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The Josef Kentenich Institute puts scientific questions forward for discussion from the Schoenstatt perspective. The protagonists of this empirical science are young people – curious and questioning.
Take risks and trust! was the motto for the Night of the Shrine 2023
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300 youth participated in the Night of the Shrine, organized by the Schoenstatt Youth in Germany. Under the motto: Take risks and trust! through various dynamics, the participants discussed how to take risks in life with confidence, based on the paths of faith in God.
Unforgettable experience for hundreds of youth at Schoenstatt
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In the days leading up to World Youth Day, some 450 young people from the USA and from Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries visited the birthplace of the Schoenstatt Movement. We have written about the pilgrims’ experiences in the Original Shrine, but what did these days mean for those who live there on a daily basis? Schoenstatt International asked….
Um, dois, três – vai! – In the final stretch towards WYD
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The International Schoenstatt Youth gathered in Lisbon in the final stretch towards WYD. The eve of the official opening of WYD was punctuated by the idea of sending forth, with the spirituality of the Covenant of Love and the graces of the Shrine.
Schoenstatt Youth is involved in the catechesis at WYD
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WYD catechesis has a new format: the Rise Up Encounters. See how the Schoenstatt Youth is playing a part in this.
10 interesting facts about WYD and its history
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How did WYD come about? What have been the key events? Here are some facts and interesting data about this mega-event that mobilizes the worldwide Church.
Youth: “Here we are because we had the courage to dream”
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They have come, and they are contagious: Young Schoenstatt gathered around the Original Shrine to welcome the delegations from various countries on their way to WYD. The International Mass with the Youth was the highlight of the pilgrimage.
MTA Festival: Sending forth of the Schoenstatt Family to WYD
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The sending forth of the youth and the entire Schoenstatt Family to WYD will take place on July 31st, in Lisbon, during the MTA Festival, with a Mass presided by Father Alexandre Awi Mello.
Ignis Boy’s Youth: “I came to bring fire”
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The International Encounter of the Schoenstatt Boys’ Youth, Ignis (Latin for “Fire”), will be attended by 532 participants from 18 countries. It will take place in Aveiro, prior to WYD.
500 youth shall live the dream of visiting Schoenstatt before WYD
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The Original Shrine is dressed in the colors of WYD and is preparing to welcome the youth from several countries