Journeying with youth

Youth is truly a gift!  A gift the Holy Father chose to place in the center of attention, in the heart of the Church, by convoking a Synod dedicated to them (October 2018).  We also put ourselves on the journey to welcome and accompany them in the discovery and following of Jesus Christ, the Divine Master.

Retreat for youth in the deanery

On December 2, 2017, our parish held a retreat for the young people in the deanery.  The young people came from various parishes.  Each parish participated responsibly in the organization of the retreat.  It was a beautiful experience to discover that there are many young people who desire to build their life with Christ.

Koliada

On December 25, 2017, following an ancient Ukrainian tradition, the young people from the two parishes of Khmelnyckyi, together with the Sisters, Sr. Edita Maria Ulman SSpS, Sr. M. Ania Chernetska pddm and Sr. M. Halina Sternicka pddm, went out to announce to all that Christ is born.  This kind of proclamation is called “koliaduvania”.  It was a beautiful experience crossing the city singing Christmas carols.  We hope that God used us to instill the Good News in the hearts of the people.

The manger

On December 26, 2017, under the guidance of Sr. Ania, the young people of our parish presented the nativity scene – “Awaiting Christmas”.  Through figurative art, the youth tried to transmit the true meaning of Christmas.  Afterward they stopped to sing Christmas carols together.

Youth Weekend

From January 12-14, 2018, accompanying the youth of our parish, Sr. M. Ania, participated in the youth weekend that took place at the parish of Saint Anna-– Khmelnyckyi, prepared by the Capuchin Fathers and by the Servants of the Holy Spirit.  In an atmosphere of prayer, joy and fraternity, they reflected upon the true image of man created in the image and likeness of God.  At the conclusion, since it is traditional to celebrate Christmas until February 2, the youth went through the streets of the city singing Christmas carols as a form of evangelization.

Ad gentes!

On January 21, the young people of our parish, together with Sr. M. Ania, went to the city of Gorodok to proclaim the Good News!  After a short theatrical presentation, that touched many people, they met with the youth of the parish and celebrated.