RATIONALE:

Nothing can separate us from the love of God (Rom.8:39)

The Bi-Annual Vicarial Youth Day 2016 (VYD2016) #Rebolusyon calls the young
people to be more radical and to lead a revolution on evangelization. We will try
to examine our life as a mercified community and plow through the different
levels and sectors of our ecclesial relationships and structures. VYD2016
#Rebolusyon tries to study how mercy can open our hearts to the cries of the
anguished and how to discover the mercy of God in our human communities
As we celebrate the Year of the Parish and the Communion of the Communities
and the Youth Ministry Awareness Week in our diocese we invite you to send your
delegates to the Vicarial Youth Day (VYD) on December 9-11-, 2016. The
VYD2016 is generously hosted by St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Sta. Cruz,
Zambales.
Objectives:
1. To facilitate a deeper reflection and experience of Jesus as the face of the
Fathers mercy
2. Strengthen the
transformation.

missionary

spirit

in

the

ministry

towards

social

3. To awaken a sense of missionary discipleship among the Christian

faithful
PARTICIPANTS
20 Participants per Parish
20 Participants per School
14- 40 years old
Single
REGISTRATION
Registration is at P350.00 includes #VYD2016 Kit, T-shirt and meals for the three
day gathering.
Pre- Registration will start on Nov. 2, 2016 until November 20, 2016. Participants
may submit their COMPLETED Registration forms to their respective Parish
Youth
Coordinator
or
send
us
thru
our
email
address
at
sanandresvicariateym@gmail.com.

WHAT TO EXPECT?
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The Vicarial Youth Day 2016 will have its new method and new approach of
introducing catechesis and encouraging the young to discover a new way,
exciting and fun in sharing the Good News to others.
The three day gathering of our young people aims to focus on key issues like the
effects of media, social and moral issues to the young people. It will be a great
opportunity as well to empower the youth to be a missionaries of the Church
since these different influences drawing young people away from the Church.
WHAT ARE CONCURRENT SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS?
Concurrent sessions and workshops offer participants an opportunity to focus indepth on the most critical issues facing our young people today, and to empower
and for them to realize on their roles to the Church and to our community. Over 6
sessions with 6 presentersexperts, practitioners and advocates in their fields
will engage participants in an exchange of ideas. Participants may choose on
their preferred concurrent sessions depending on their selected interest.

CONCURRENT SESSION: The Encounter

COD
TITLE AND DESCRIPTION
E
CS1

CS2

CS3

#CampSawi
Mrs. Irene Meron, RGC
A session that will engage the young people with issues faced todayemotional distress, unwanted pregnancies, sexual heal issues and insecurity.
This is to help us prepare our youths for the challenges of live ahead, an
initiative that is far more intentional is required: a supportive circle of peers
and adults, a group where value is placed on truth, connection,
compassionate and co-creating lives.
Tahan Na!
Mrs. Clevenia Deliquinia
What is the world's most important job? An international survey of a very
wide range of people from all over the world found a surprising answer:
raising a child! This workshop entails the present challenges and issues that
affects the basic foundation of our society the family. As the Catholic church
defines- "The family is a little church, a sanctuary of life, a domestic church, a
church at home, a mysterious presence of the living God."
Pilipinas Ngayon: Pagbabago o Pagbaba? (Socio-Political and Good
Governance)
Hon. Melvin Misa
A session that will engage the young people on ethics and moral values play
in the social, cultural, economic, ecological and political relations at all levels
of governance (local, national, regional and continental levels) in policy
formulation and decision making.

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CS4

Generation XYZ: #TheMillenials

Engr. Romualdo Versoza
Who is #TheMillenials? This session aims to systematically interrogate the
relationship between young people today and the changes that are taking
place around them. This will showcase the culture of the young people today
and how they will maximize their full potential on community building.

CS5

Nagmahal Nasaktan Umusbong

Ms. Meggy
The session will help to sensitize the youth on the different environmental
issues such as climate change, pollution, sustainable consumption, coastal
protection, solid wastes management and tree planting
Kulay: RainVow
Ms. Rodaliza Lopez
"I am glad that we are talking about 'homosexual people' because before all
else comes the individual person, in his wholeness and dignity. And people
should not be defined only by their sexual tendencies: let us not forget that
God loves all his creatures and we are destined to receive his infinite love."Pope Francis, The Name of God is Mercy. An introduction on Same Sex
Attraction Apostolate.

CS6

WORKSHOP: The Challenge

CODE
TITLE AND DESCRIPTION
W1
A FIELD HOSPITAL FOR THE WOUNDED:
MARKS OF A MERCIFUL ECCLESIAL COMMUNITY
Ms. Marcia Mojica, RGC
A workshop on how we can become a more welcoming and accepting
Church. Specifically, on how we can promote unity in diversity, listening
and dialogue, reaching out to those who have drifted away from the
Church, introducing systems of conflict resolution and reconciliation, caring
for the wounded and neglected.
W2
A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME:
FOSTERING MERCY IN THE FAMILY
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Reyes
A workshop on how to create a healthy environment in the home that is
conducive for positive emotional and spiritual growth. Specifically, on how
families can be helped in dealing with challenges and threats, how to
foster a culture of dialogue and forgiveness, how to understand and adapt
to the ever-changing family roles, dynamics and relationships.
W3

W4

ON THE BASIS OF LOVE:

MALASAKIT SA BAYAN NI JUAN DELA CRUZ
Mr. Jeffrey Cabal, RPM
A workshop on how to care for ones country and be a responsible citizen.
Specifically, on how to use power for the service of the common good,
funds with transparency and accountability, influence with humility and
respect for human dignity.
ON THE WINGS OF MERCY:
YOUNG PEOPLE AIMING HIGH
Mr. Yves Clark Fabregas, RN
A workshop on how young people can go beyond selfies. Specifically, on
how the young can make a difference and contribute to their communities,
how they can be agents and not just recipients of charity, how to choose
Jesus over idols.

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W5

W6

HELE SA NAGHIHINAGPIS NA LUPA: CARING FOR OUR COMMON

HOME
Dr. Carlos Benito
A workshop on how we can be merciful to our mother earth. Specifically,
on what we can do to ensure the integrity of creation and take care of the
earth, our common home.
WELCOMING THE STRANGER: MERCY TO THE LGBT
Rev. Fr. Rico Fagela
A workshop on how to do pastoral care for the LGBT. Ensure that they are
given their basic rights as human beings and give them a future full of
hope in the Church.

WHAT IS FAITH SHARING?

The faith sharing sessions will let the participants to give their insights and
experiences they have learned from their concurrent sessions.

WHAT TO BRING?
Group Leader
Banner
Token for the Host Parish
Copy of Group Registration
Registration Fee
Participants
Personal Effects (Clothes, toiletries, and medicines)
Pen and Notebook
Token for Foster Family
Token for the New Found Friends
Water Tumbler
Flashlight
Umbrella
Malong (if necessary)

CONTACT PERSON:
For any queries and details for the Vicarial Youth Day 2016, you may call or text
the VYD2013 Secretariat:
Rev. Fr. Joel Huerto (Vicarial Youth Director) 0905 343 6551
Marvin Dizon (Sta. Monica Parish) - 0929 402 4653
Rolly Abelon (St. Augustine Parish) 0948 803 6355

THE GENERAL PROGRAM

VICARIAL YOUTH DAY 2013 PROGRAMME
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DAY 1 (December 9, 2016)

Venue: St. Michael Church/ Sta. Cruz Academy
PAROKYA: Pamayanan ng Mga Aba, Bayang Pinagpala
1:00PM
2:00PM

3:00PM

5:00PM
6:00PM
8:00PM
9:00PM

Registration and Distribution of Kits

Enthronement of the Youth Cross and Opening Mass
Presider:
Rev. Fr. Arwin E. Ysonza
(Diocesan Youth Director)
#VYD 2016 Opening Program
Dance Animation
Roll Call
Panalangin ng mga Kabataan ng Bikarya ni San Andres
Message:
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel P. Montes
Parish Priest
Getting to Know Activity (VYD Go!)
Orientation for VYD2016
Arrival to the Foster Families
Dinner with the Foster Families
Liturgy with the Foster Families
LIGHTS OFF

DAY 2 (December 10, 2016)

Venue: Sta. Cruz Academy
PAROKYA: Buhay na Eukaristiya
8:00AM-9:00AM

9:00AM-9:30AM
9:30 AM-11:00AM
11:00AM-12:00NN
12:00NN-1:00PM
1:00PM-2:00PM
2:00PM-4:00PM
4:00PM-5:00PM
5:00PM-6:00PM
6:00PM-7:00PM
7:00PM-8:00PM
9:00PM
10:00PM

Holy Mass
Presider:
Rev. Fr. Joel T. Huerto
(Vicariate Youth Director San Andres)
Orientation to the Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent Sessions
Faith Sharing (Concurrent Sessions)
LUNCH
Animations
Workshops
Faith Sharing
Procession of the Youth Cross and the images of
Patron Saints of San Andres Vicariate Parishes
PraiseFest!
Silent Prayer (Creative Liturgy)
Liturgy with the Foster Family
LIGHTS OFF

DAY 3 (December 11, 2016)

Venue: St. Michael Church
PAROKYA: Ibat-ibang Biyaya sa Iisang Simbahayan
7:00AM
Morning Prayer with Foster Family
8:00AM-10:30AM #Rebolusyon:
Pagtugon
at
Paglago
Ebanghelisasyon
Young People of the Church: You are witnesses of
these things.

sa

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Rev. Fr. Joel T. Huerto, Vicarial Youth Director- San Andres

Vicariate
10:30AM-11:00AM Faith Sharing (The Mission- Practicum)
11:00AM-12:00NN Closing Eucharist
Presider: Rev. Fr. Daniel O. Presto
(Administrator, Diocese of Iba)
12:00NN -1:00PM Barrio Fiesta
1:30PM-3:00PM
Kapamuhay
3:00PM-4:00PM
Evaluation/ De- Registration
Home Sweet Home

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