KATOTO: Kaibigang Totoo, Kardinal Chito!

Youth of the Archdiocese, its time to meet and greet our newly appointed cardinal with a special event meant to spend time with the beloved Chito Cardinal Tagle!

KATOTO: Kaibigang Totoo, Kardinal Chito! A Thanksgiving celebration for a gift of a Cardinal to the Philippines. This coming December 4, 2012, Tuesday 6PM at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Vito Cruz, Ermita, Manila.

Its FREE to all! So bring your family, friends and even your parish to this monumental event! For inquiries, contact the Archdiocese of Manila through 523-2814 or 404-3673

VERSES: Mark 13:24-32

VERSES (Year of Faith)

Mark 13:24-32

The gospel for this Sunday tells us about signs of end times,  skies falling, hunger, chaos etc., but the assurance of the presence of God is there. Coincidentally this year is also associated with a possible end of the world scenario based on the Mayan calendar which refers to "reset" the world. In this scenario, people would usually say that if ever that day comes, they would do good to their family and friends. But why only when we know it still far, why right today where you can't delay doing good for them? Why also delay doing good for yourself (myself included). It's actually almost the  end of the liturgical year and on our way to advent and Christmas (which we look forward to), why first focus on what stage are we right now? 

St. Therese Relics In The Philippines For the Third Time

The relics of the beloved St. Therese of the Child Jesus will be back in the country for the third time and will also tour various locations in the country. Below is the attached image for the full schedule and itinerary of the 3rd Philippine Visit of the Pilgrim Relics of St. Therese of the Child Jesus! 

For additional information, please check back with us through this page or log on to www.ThereseRelics.ph. :) Please note that this schedule may change without prior notice but we will do our best to keep you updated. 

Let us all solemnly prepare to meet St. Therese once more this December 2012 to April 2013.

From ThereseRelics.ph and Therese Relics Facebook page 

Ka-Talk 49: ENTER THE DOOR OF FAITH

The Archdiocesan Commission on Youth of the Archdiocese of Manila Invites you to a reflection on the new Apostolic Letter "Porta Fidei" of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for the Year of the Faith with Ka-Talk Youth Forum 49:  ENTER THE DOOR OF FAITH. On November 24, 2012 (1-5PM) to be held at the Cardinal Sin Auditiorium (Paco Catholic School, Paco, Manila). For inquiries, you may contact ACY Office at 4043673

Verses: Reflections in the Year of Faith

In this year of faith let Katolikong Kabataan take you on a reflective journey as we share our own personal reflections on gospel readings within the year sharing our experiences that would inspire people to be rooted in the faith and in God. We hope that you will join us with articles that are worth reading especially when reflecting on the word of God.

We are also open for contributors for their own refelctions to be featured in the blog. You may e-mail us at fj_islands@hotmail.com with the subject Verses reflections. Please do include your name, company/parish so we could also include them in the  blog post. We hope that you will join us in the year long journey and hope to compile reflections for the whole year! 

The Word Exposed Advent Recollection

Christmas is near and the start of Advent season is also just a few days away. This means that its the time to prepare the way of the lord with ourselves this season.

Jesuit Communications Foundation invites everyone to join in The Word Exposed Advent Recollection with Archbishop Chito Tagle, DD, STD. from the Archdiocese of Manila on December 2, 2012 (Sunday) from 8:30 AM to 12:00 NN at the Loyola Schools Covered Courts, Ateneo De Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City

Admission is Free and Mass Celebration follows.

Year of Faith Declared by Pope Benedict XVI

This coming 11 October 2012 to 24 November 2013 is declared as the YEAR OF FAITH  by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. The previous year, it was declared as the Year of the Mission.

What is a Year of Faith?

The upcoming Year of Faith is a “summons to an authentic and renewed conversion to the Lord, the One Savior of the world” (Porta Fidei 6). In other words, the Year of Faith is an opportunity for Catholics to experience a conversion – to turn back to Jesus and enter into a deeper relationship with him. The “door of faith” is opened at one’s baptism, but during this year Catholics are called to open it again, walk through it and rediscover and renew their relationship with Christ and his Church.

With his Apostolic Letter of October 11, 2011,Porta Fidei, Pope Benedict XVI declared that a "Year of Faith" will begin on October 11, 2012 and conclude on November 24, 2013. October 11, 2012, the first day of the Year of Faith, is the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) and also the twentieth anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. 

During the Year of Faith, Catholics are asked to study and reflect on the documents of Vatican II and the catechism so that they may deepen their knowledge of the faith.

Cross Roads: How To Plan For An Amazing Life

How to plan for an AMAZING LIFE?

Makati District Youth Ministry invites you once again in for the Monthly Formation dubbed as "CROSSROADS : How to plan for an AMAZING LIFE!" this coming July 28, 2012 (4PM-8PM) to be held at Don Bosco Parish - Makati.

Come with your friends and let us all have a great afternoon again. Hope to see you there!

The 1st Catholic Social Media Summit

Times are indeed changing and the church and the the ministers are using the social media networks and other technologies in evangelization and  ‎education.  And 2012 has been declared the Year of the Mission.

And today we have now the 1st Catholic Soaical Media Summit with the theme: "Ministering Grace to this Generation"

Now happening this July 14-15, 2012 at the Renaissance Convention Center, River Banks Center Marikina City, Philippines

Registration Fee: 1,000.00

For more information email them at  ypopportunities@gmail.com

Also contact them at 09164831443 / 09321469436 / 09228426820

Telefax: (02) 709-64-86

This event is brought together by the Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Philippines, CBCP Commission on Mission, Youth Pinoy, Plus Big and the Catholic Media Network.

Vatican confirms dates of WYD 2013 in Brazil

The Vatican has confirmed the dates for the upcoming World Youth Day on 2013 at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

According to the organizers, the announcement was made in Rome during the meeting of the Pontifical Council for the Laity and members of the local organizing committee from Rio last December.

Rio will host the World Youth Day 2013 from July 23rd to 28th.

Organizers furthered that besides the dates, the official logo for the World Youth Day Rio 2013 was also selected during the meetings from a group of proposals drawn from an international contest and will be launched soon.

Representing the committee were Rio Archbishop Orani João Tempesta who is also president of the local organizing committee, Bishops Antonio Augusto Dias Duarte and Paulo Cezar Costa with Monsignor Joel Portella Amado, the general coordinator of WYD 2013, Fr. Marcio Queiroz, communications director, Fr. Renato Marins, director of the main events and Fr. Marcos William Bernardo, director of cultural events. (Jandel Posion)

source CBCP news