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World Youth Day 2008
The 23rd WYD will take place in Sydney,  Australia  8 – 22 July 2008. The cost will be between £1,500 - £1,750. Fr Denis will lead the Cathedral group – please contact him on 020 7798 9068 if you’d like to know more.

Young Adults Meeting
Following 7.00pm Mass on Sundays, young adults are invited to the Cardinal Pub behind the Cathedral, to meet and make new friends. Lerone Rose will be there: contact him on tobleronemaster@aol.com

Youth Confirmation 2008
Application Forms are now available in the Clergy House Reception (42 Francis Street) for young adults from our parish who are 13 or more and would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation next year. The course begins in October. Please pick up the form ASAP or contact Fr Slawomir Witon tel: 020 7798 9180. The application deadline is 30 September 2007.

First Communion 2008
Registration forms for the 2007-8 Communion preparation programme are available in Clergy House reception for children who will be in year 3 or above and attend the Cathedral on a weekly basis. A £25 fee covers books, supplies and refreshments. The deadline is 10 September 2007.

Becoming a Catholic
Are you an adult non-Catholic interested in exploring what Christianity and the Catholic faith are about? Are you thinking of becoming a Catholic? If your answer is yes then it may be that the Westminster Cathedral RCIA programme is for you. The RCIA programme (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) will begin on 19 September and will run until the end of April 2008. It will consist of regular weekly meetings. If you live or work within the Cathedral Parish or regularly attend Westminster Cathedral and would like to find out more please speak to one of the Cathedral priests or contact Fr Denis Sarsfield on 020 7798 9068. Alternatively, contact your local parish priest. Most parishes run an RCIA course.

Youth 2000
organises regular festivals of prayer throughout England including one each year in the Westminster Diocese. There are also weekly prayer meetings. Youth 2000 meets every Wednesday evening at Corpus Christi church, Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, at 7.30pm. The group meets for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary and praise, with Mass celebrated on the first Wednesday of every month and is open to all young adults in the diocese. There is an opportunity to get to know the other members of the group afterwards over a drink in the local pub. For more information about Youth 2000, or for a copy of the new Youth 2000 CD Ablaze, please visit www.youth2000.org or email info@youth2000.org.

Project 2030
A group for people in their twenties and thirties with some links to the Church to get together and support one another by various activities: social gatherings, walks, barbecues, pub lunches, masses, ceilidhs, as well as workshops, days of retreats and holidays. If you are aged 20-30 or 30-40 you are welcome to get involved. For more details see the website www.project2030.org.uk

Faith in Focus
is the London branch of the FAITH movement which seeks to present a new synthesis of faith and reason for the modern scientific world. The group meets alternate Mondays for a series of six talks during term time at the St Vincent’s Centre, Carlisle Place from 7pm. The group also meet socially after the talks at the Cardinal Pub and a number of other social events are organised throughout the year. For more information e-mail:
mp.faithinfocus@virgin.net

St George's Cathedral, SE1
A new initiative for young adults is taking place at St George's Cathedral. Click here for more details.

Helpers sought for children's Liturgy of the Word
Would you consider helping once a month at 9am Sunday Mass? Fr. Dwayne is looking for people who might enjoy leading children aged 4-7. Please phone Fr. Dwayne at 020 7798 9048 for more information.

Father Antonio Ritaccio
Fr Antonio's contact details are:
The Agency for Evangelisation
020 7798 9152
evangelisation@rcdow.org.uk

Classes for children at non RC Schools
In September, we intend to start instruction classes for children attending non-catholic schools. Please see one of the chaplains if you are interested.

Exploring the Catholic Faith
If you are interested in exploring the Catholic faith, the RCIA programme (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) begins in September and will run until June next year. If you would like to find out more please speak to one of the Cathedral priests who will help you to apply.

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What is World Youth Day?
World Youth Day is a pilgrimage initiated by the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, to gather young Catholics from all over the world to take part in a common celebration of faith. People between 16 and 30 are invited. They will pour into Sydney from more than 120 countries. The Pope and around a million participants are expected. They will be accompanied by bishops and cardinals from their home countries.

A Journey of Faith:
It takes place over a number of days, in Sydney, Australia, July 15th-20th, 2008. Its prime objective is to make the person of Jesus the centre of the faith and life of every young person so that He may be their constant point of reference and also the inspiration of every initiative and commitment for the education of the new generations. The event aims to give young people an opportunity to rediscover their baptismal calling and the importance of the sacraments of the Eucharist and reconciliation, and so discover a new apostolic zeal to witness more fully the Gospel in the modern world.

A Time of Christian Fellowship:
Christians from around the world will come together in fellowship, to experience hospitality and the love of God. Pilgrims are invited to attend lectures, discussions on the Catholic Faith, take part in worship, Mass, The Way of the Cross, Adoration, seek reconciliation, as well as social events, such as concerts and plays. The event concludes with an overnight vigil and Papal Mass. Each World Youth Day has a theme set out by the Holy Father. The theme for this, the 23rd World Youth Day 2008 is: 'You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses.' Acts 1:8

Costs & Packages:
The WYD organising committee are currently finalising itineraries and travel arrangements. It is anticipated that the overall package will cost between £1,500 and £1,750. They are looking into the option of “open ended” return flights for those who may wish to stay longer in region and of an additional tour to another country in the region such as New Zealand. As a parish we are hoping to organise a group, and that of course will mean fund raising. If you are interested in going to world Youth Day, please contact Fr. Denis, 020 7798 9068 or try the diocesan web site on www.worldyouthday.org.uk

 

 

   



For more information of what is happening in the Diocese of Westminster for Young Adults please contact:

The Agency for Evangelisation
020 7798 9152
evangelisation@rcdow.org.uk
 


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