PARISH YOUTH APOSTOLATE

PARISH
PYARISH
OUTH

PARISH YOUTH APOSTOLATE

DAY

YOUTH

2016

DAY

May 25-26 2016

THE
2016
SOURCE AND SUMMIT
EUCHARIST:
THE YOUTH
OF MINISTRY

ACTIVITY PROFILE
Name of Activity
Date

PARISH YOUTH DAY 2016

May 25-26, 2016

Venue

Immaculate Heart of Mary Academy Kit. INC

Theme

The Eucharist: Source and Summit of the Youth Ministry

Target Participants
Number of
Participants

Youth age 13 years and above

300

Accommodation

School Camping

Registration Fee

P 30.00

WHAT IS PARISH YOUTH DAY?

The PARISH YOUTH DAY is a biennial
gathering of young people from the
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish - Kitcharao,
Agusan del Norte.
Though it was named youth day as it
locally adopted the World Youth Day, the
gathering usually lasts in two to four days.
The gathering is composed of varieties of
programs including prayers, catecheses,

The PARISH YOUTH DAY is primarily a

Catholic youth program, however, it is
inviting and embracing all young people
belonging to its territory, regardless of
affiliation, organization, and even religion
the youth may belong in the spirit of
ecumenism and dialogue. It is one of the
formation efforts for the youth, with the
youth, and by the youth, that aims to
holistically nurture the persons, molding
their spiritual, moral, social, cultural, and

It is venue where the young people

celebrate faith, interact with each other by
active
listening
and
sharing,
and
prayerfully reflect together the urgent
challenges of our times which affects the
youth, the church and the community as a
whole. Thus, molding them into more
mature Christians and responsible
Filipino citizens of our nation.

GOAL
The PARISH YOUTH DAY is primarily an activity of a catholic
youth ministry. As such, the activity from a broader perspective
aims toward the following principal goals:
1. To establish and strengthen the youth
relationship with Christ;
The noble task is to bring the young
people to Christ. The most urgent task
of the PARISH YOUTH DAY is to enable
the young people to come to a
personal, conscious, and free decision
of faith and conversion. Once a
relationship with Christ is established,
the young are more easily lead to

2. To provide opportunities for personal

growth;
Todays youth are tomorrows
adults. We cater the persons
while at the period of life where
growth is more profound. As
such, it is in an excellent position
of influence in life, belief, and
value formation of the individual.
The experiences of young people
during
this
stage
become
Hence, this is an opportunity cornerstone
to mold theofindividual.
the adult. We equip
the young in the different aspects of growth, personal and
spiritual, to help them become mature, committed,
conscientious, and responsible citizens and Christians.

3. To encourage community involvement.

We aim to draw the young into responsible participation in the
life, service, and work of the community, including the society
to which the young is akin. The Parish Youth Day should lead
the young to share their gifts, and form them to become
leaders who are committed, conscientious, and responsible.
Indeed, we look to the young,
and
hope that
they
be
catalysts of change in the
society, as well as an agent of
renewal. The society after all,
depends on the exercise of
gifts and charisms of each
individual members of the

THEME for PARISH YOUTH DAY

THE EUCHARIST:
SOURCE AND
SUMMIT OF
YOUTH MINISTRY

Things you need to

know !
Here are some helpful tips on how to prepare for the
Parish Youth Day 2016.
A BIT OF BACKGROUNDER:
The Conference
The gathering itself is a Church celebration of faith;
make sure to DRESS APPROPRIATELY.

Males: No shorts and slippers; no sleeveless please.

Females: Comfortable but decent clothes; smart
casual most preferred. No sleeveless.
[Etiquette: SEXY DRESSES are for SEXY
PEOPLE to be worn in SEXY PLACE
and OCCASION Julie Yap-Daza.]
Be faithful to participate in all events.
Be frugal in using electronic gadgets and camera
specially during catecheses, prayer and Eucharistic
Celebrations.

The Venue
> IHMA
> IHMP
Please avoid
Littering
Smoking
Vandalism

The Participants
This Youth Day will be attended by youth
ministers, youth leaders and other youth
members,
please
do
act
appropriately;
furthermore please do the following:
Be friendly and polite.
Be time conscious.
Gay culture and indecent actions and
conversations should be banned.

Pack your things well

Make sure you have enough clothing for the
entire duration.
Washing of clothes should be avoided.
Please bring the following:
o Bible
o Rosary beads
o Toiletries and other personal things.
o (sleeping bag, malong, a thin blanket or
mat)
o Sunscreen

o
o
o
o

Tumbler
Any medicine that you usually take
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera

A great idea is to bring small gifts to share with

young people you will meet!
Please prepare something also for the
Eucharistic Offering during the Mass.

Possible Weather
Youth Day

during

the

May can be very hot. Therefore we

strongly suggest that you keep your head
covered with a hat, or a cap. Rehydrate
yourself with much water.
Unpredictable

rain

is

possible,

please

ACCOMMODATIONS
Since all delegates will be housed in the
classrooms, the following are helpful and
practical tips:
1.Respect accommodation arrangements
and respect curfew time.
2.Do not come empty-handed.

3. Lend a hand.
4. Go with the flow. Adapt your lifestyle
5. Have fun.
6. Say thanks.

FOOD
1. Meals will be distributed at designated areas.
SANITATION
2. Garbage bags are strategically located within
the area. Put trash accordingly.
SECURITY
3. Wear NAMETAGs at all times.
4. No one is allowed to leave the venues during
the activities except for emergencies.

Reminders:
DOs!
1. Kinahanglan atong ibatasan ang kahilom
kung naa kita sulod sa simbahan ug sa
tanang espiritohanong kalihukan.
2. Ipakita ang tarong nga pamatasan diha
sulod sa quarter (rooms).
3. Suoton ang sakto ug angayan nga panamit
sulod sa simbahan.
4. Mo-kooperar sa tanang kalihukan.
5. Be on time

Reminders:
DOs!
6. Ilabay ang basura sa saktong
labayanan.
7. Bubuan ug tubig ang CR pagkahuman
ug gamit.
8. Wear your nametag all the time.

Reminders:
DONTs!
1. Ginadili ang pag-inom og pagsigarilyo sulod
sa maong kalihukan ug bisan sa quarters.
2. Ginadili ang paggawas-gawas sa mga
quarters panahon sa pagpanguli.
3. Ginadili ang paggamit ug cellphone during
mass, catecheses and taize prayer.

THANK YOU