NATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2011 “Planted and built up in Christ, firm in the faith.” [cf. Col 2:7] 14-19 November 2011, in Festival Sites around Metro Manila EPISCOPAL COMMISSION ON YOUTH CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE OF THE PHILIPPINES
What is the National Youth Day The NATIONAL YOUTH DAY (NYD) is an event where the Philippine Church expresses, in very concrete ways, her great love for the young. It is an occasion offered for young people to celebrate and deepen their faith, and a special moment of coming together as one body, united in a journey towards intimacy with Christ. The NYD is celebrated annually in the dioceses and organizations on the 16th of December or on any day near it. Yearly, the ECY prepares the NYD conceptual plan and proposes activities for its celebration. Adaptation of the plan, to suit the local context, depends largely on the creativity and possibilities of each diocese or organization. The NYD is also celebrated biennially through a national gathering. It is usually on a date near December 16, and lasts for three days. When celebrated this way, the local host of the celebration assists the ECY in the planning and execution of the NYD events. NYD activities are centered on the theme offered by the Holy Father for the yearly celebration of the World Youth Day (WYD).
The Journey of the National Youth Day In 1986, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, as a way of concretizing its preferential apostolate for the youth, approved the annual celebration of the NYD every December 16, the first day of the Misa de Gallo or Simbang Gabi.
For the period 1997 to 1999, themes were centered on the annual preparatory celebrations for the Great Jubilee Year. His Excellency, Most Rev Rolando J. Tria-Tirona, OCD, DD, then ECY Chairman and Bishop of Malolos, revived the celebration of the NYD at a national level by hosting the NYD that year in his own diocese. Below are host-dioceses and themes of past NYD’s national celebrations:
1998 13-15 December, Diocese of Malolos “The Youth, Sharing the Father’s Love with His Lowly People”
1999 10-12 December, Archdiocese of Manila “Rejoice, the Lord is with you!”
2000 01-03 December, Diocese of Balanga “The Word became a human being, and, full of grace and truth, lived among us.” [Jn 1:14]
2001 30 November – 01 December, Archdiocese of Lipa “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” [Lk 9:23]
2002 28 November – 01 December, Archdiocese of Palo “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” [Mt 5:13-14]
2004 25-28 November, Diocese of Bacolod “We wish to see Jesus!” [Jn 12:21]
The first NYD celebration was in 16 December 1986.
2006
From 1987 to 1990, NYD celebrations at the national level were held in Manila. From 1991 to 1997, the NYD was celebrated locally in the different parishes and dioceses.
08-12 November, Archdiocese of Davao “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” [Ps 119:105]
NATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2011 This year’s national celebration of the NYD becomes more significant, as this event falls within the CBCP’s declaration of this year as the CBCP Year of the Youth on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the ECY. As an event within this celebration, it is hoped that the NYD2011 will leave a lasting impression on the young and on the Church: for the young to experience God’s preferential love for them; and for the Church, having been reminded of the urgency to minister to the young, to express renewed commitment to youth ministry.
Theme
“Planted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith” [cf. Col 2:7]
in the life of the Church and society. Their one direction represents the journey of youth ministry towards one vision, despite its various forms and settings. The
number twenty-five (25) depicts the number of
years since the CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Youth was created. The creation of the commission and of other youth ministries in the dioceses and in other levels is a grace from God and a gift of the Catholic Church in the Philippines to the young.
The inclination of the number to the Cross show that these years were lived in constant striving to be faithful to the Lord and His preferential love for the youth. The blue circle at the background symbolizes the fullness of
Date
14-19 November 2011
The NYD 2011 Logo The Cross stands for Jesus Christ our Lord, Brother of the young, the center of youth ministry. Its central position signifies the fundamental role of Jesus in the Double Celebration. Its standing firm resonates with the Scripture theme of the Double Celebration: “Stand
firm in the faith… Do all your work in love…” The yellow color depicts that Jesus is the light of the world, especially of the youth, and that he is the model for youth ministry. Its inclined stance towards the three human figures gives emphasis to the Incarnation, the prime basis and motive for youth ministry.
life which the Church, through her youth ministry, would like to offer to the youth. The color blue also stands for
Mary, our mother and model for young people on loving surrender to God’s will, she who is present in every young person’s journey with Christ. It also represents the spirit of ecclesial communion, with everyone in the Church taking part, in which the Double Celebration and youth ministry are undertaken.
Objectives The NYD2011, celebrated on the CBCP Year of the Youth on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Episcopal Commission on Youth, is envisioned to be: For the young, 1
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An intense encounter with Jesus Christ and an experience of confirmation and celebration of their Catholic faith An invitation and challenge for them to become protagonists of the new evangelization
For youth ministers and for the Church in general, The three (3) human figures reaching out to and holding the Cross symbolize the youth who yearn for meaning and fullness in the Lord. They also represent the Catholic youth ministry in the Philippines with its three goals of establishing and strengthening the youths’ relationship with Christ, providing opportunities for personal growth, and encouraging community involvement. Their colors yellow, orange and red signify the following about the Filipino youth: their energy and passion, their diversity, as well as their vital importance p. 2
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An occasion to strengthen youth ministry through reaching out to more young people and collaborating with other ministries
Participants Young people, who come from the 86 ecclesiastical territories in the Philippines and from the 21 FNYOmember organizations, and who are 13-39 years old, are invited to be part of this event. The NYD2011 shall also welcome young people from movements and congregations outside the regular ECY structure as a Planted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith” [cf. Col 2:7]
way of “widening the tent” to reach out to young people, especially those coming from the grassroots.
Allocation of Slots Each ecclesiastical territory or organization within the ECY structure is allocated with 50 slots. They may request for additional slots, but acceptance and confirmation of the request shall depend on the turnout of the initial registration. Available slots will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Groups from movements and congregations outside the ECY network are allocated with 20 slots each. They may also request for additional slots, following the same principle for distribution of available slots.
Venues and Festival Sites The following are the festival sites where the registration and daily program of the NYD 2011 will be held: • Don Bosco Youth Center in Tondo, Manila • Claret School in Quezon City • Don Bosco Technical College in Mandaluyong City • St. Joseph Parish in Las Piñas City • National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians Parish in Betterliving, Parañaque City Opening Ceremonies will be at Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati while the Closing Ceremonies will be held in the Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City.
Accommodations Participants will be welcomed and accommodated in foster homes within the area of these festival sites for the duration of the NYD 2011 celebration.
Registration Details Solidarity Share The total solidarity share per participant is P1,000.00 This covers P980.00 participation cost and P20.00 solidarity fund. Solidarity Shares must be submitted as a group and may be remitted to the NYD2011 Organizers in either of the two ways: 1
Through cash remittance to the ECY bank account number 206-830016-1, Philippine National Bank, Intramuros Branch
How to Register A group has to have a Group Leader and an Assistant Group Leader, chosen from among those who will attend the event. Both the Group Leader and the Assistant Group Leader are required to have an email address for the exchange of communications with the NYD2011 Organizers. The Group Leader The Group Leader is responsible for leading the entire group. He/She serves as the contact person of the group for all NYD2011 communications and transactions. He/She must attend the NYD2011 with his/her group-members and accompany them throughout the event. The Assistant Group Leader The Assistant Group Leader assists the Group Leader in all his/her functions and responsibilities. Second to the Group Leader, he/she serves as the contact person of the group. He/She also assumes full responsibility over the group in case of the Group Leader’s absence or incapacity.
Two Phases of Registration First Phase There will be two phases of the registration. For the first phase, a group initially registers by submitting the name of the Group Leader, some important information about him/her, an estimated number of participants, and, if the number is more than the allotted 50 slots, a request for additional slots. The ECY will send the NYD2011 Registration Form #1 for this. The deadline for the first phase of registration is 29 July 2011. Second Phase The ECY shall confirm a group’s registration through a letter, and proceed with the second phase of registration by sending the NYD2011 Registration Form #2 to request for the final number of participants, list of participants’ names, and other pertinent information such as the travel advisory, registration fees, etc. The deadline for the second phase of registration is 31 August 2011. The ECY shall also send more specific NYD2011 information during the second phase of 3 registration.
Important: A group will receive forms for the second Through a check payable to the Episcopal phase only after completing the first phase. Commission on Youth p.3 Planted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith” [cf. Col 2:7]
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Organizer and Host The CBCP – ECY is the main organizer of the National Youth Days. On this very special year dedicated for the Filipino youth, the NYD will be hosted by the Federation of National Youth Organizations (FNYO).
Message from the FNYO Coordinating Council We are happy and excited to welcome you all in this year’s National Youth Day celebration, hosted by us, your “ka-lakbays” in the Federation of National Youth
The Federation of National Youth Organization It was in 1990 that the ECY established the FNYO and federated the various national youth movements and organizations for the purpose of: establishing friendship and cooperation, mutual sharing and enrichment of charism and
spirituality, fostering unity and solidarity with one another, and collaborating to promote and actualize the national youth ministry plan. Within the ECY structure, the FNYO stands as one of the regions, of equal status as those of the Regional Youth Coordinating Councils. Through the creation of the FNYO, the ECY recognized and affirmed the youth organizations and movements as potent forces and viable settings for youth ministry. Currently, there are twenty-one (21) active FNYO members, namely: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Canossian Youth Movement CFC-Singles for Christ CFC-Singles for Family and Life CFC-Youth for Christ CFC-Youth for Family and Life Chiro Youth Movement Christ’s Youth in Action Christian Life Community of the Philippines Filipino Youth with a Mission Filipino-Chinese Catholic Youth Focolare (Youth for a United World) Franciscan Youth Philippines Institucion Teresiana Youth Junior Catholic Women’s League Knights of Columbus-Columbian Squires Mary Help of Christians Crusade Salesian Youth Movement-FMA and SDB Society of St. Vincent de Paul Student Catholic Action of the Philippines Tarcisian Adorers Youth for Mary and Christ
Organizations! All of us anticipate NYD2011 to be another significant milestone in the journey of the youth ministry in our Church, as we come together for days of festive sharing and deepening our rootedness in Christ, as echoed by the theme of our NYD celebration: “Planted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith…” (Col. 2:7) We in the FNYO are one with you in journeying towards this occasion. The on-going preparations for the NYD 2011 is indeed a great challenge. But at the same time, we are all humbled by this experience, knowing that this is God’s wonderful blessing for us youth organizations and movements to share the richness and dynamism of our member-organizations to the young people who will be attending in the NYD 2011. Through this event, we dream to bring in the spirit of friendship and communion, keeping true to our slogan, “Iisa, kahit magkakaiba!” Hosting this year’s NYD is also our expression of gratitude to the ECY for its unwavering support to national Catholic youth groups and movements. We hope that you will not miss attending the NYD this year, for surely, our Lord has a lot of great surprises in store for us who will take part in this celebration. Be one with us in continually praying for the success and fruitfulness of these days of encountering God through each other’s presence and witnessing. “Stand firm in the faith… Do all your work in love…” [Col 2:7]
See you in the NYD2011!
EPISCOPAL COMMISSION ON YOUTH CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF THE PHILIPPINES 3/F CBCP Building, 470 General Luna Street, Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines Phone: 02.5279567 / Telefax: 02.5279566 / Email Address for NYD2011 Registration <ecy.nyd2011@gmail.com>