{"id":3585,"date":"2018-01-21T10:00:24","date_gmt":"2018-01-21T09:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pddm.org\/ciao-mondo-1-3-2-2\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T11:11:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T10:11:16","slug":"ciao-mondo-1-3-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pddm.org\/en\/ciao-mondo-1-3-2-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Journeying with youth"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Youth is truly a gift! \u00a0A 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).\u00a0 We also put ourselves on the journey to welcome and accompany them in the discovery and following of Jesus Christ, the Divine Master.<\/p>\n

Retreat for youth in the deanery<\/strong><\/p>\n

On December 2, 2017, our parish held a retreat for the young people in the deanery. \u00a0The young people came from various parishes.\u00a0 Each parish participated responsibly in the organization of the retreat.\u00a0 It was a beautiful experience to discover that there are many young people who desire to build their life with Christ.<\/p>\n

Koliada<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 This kind of proclamation is called \u201ckoliaduvania\u201d. \u00a0It was a beautiful experience crossing the city singing Christmas carols. \u00a0We hope that God used us to instill the Good News in the hearts of the people.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”35500″ img_size=”600×400″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”35501″ img_size=”600×400″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”35497″ img_size=”600×400″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The manger<\/strong><\/p>\n

On December 26, 2017, under the guidance of Sr. Ania, the young people of our parish presented the nativity scene \u2013 \u201cAwaiting Christmas\u201d. \u00a0Through figurative art, the youth tried to transmit the true meaning of Christmas.\u00a0 Afterward they stopped to sing Christmas carols together.<\/p>\n

Youth Weekend<\/strong><\/p>\n

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-\u2013 Khmelnyckyi, prepared by the Capuchin Fathers and by the Servants of the Holy Spirit. \u00a0In an atmosphere of prayer, joy and fraternity, they reflected upon the true image of man created in the image and likeness of God.\u00a0 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”35496″ img_size=”600×400″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”35495″ img_size=”600×400″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ad gentes!<\/p>\n

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! \u00a0After a short theatrical presentation, that touched many people, they met with the youth of the parish and celebrated.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”35499″ img_size=”600×400″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”35502″ img_size=”600×400″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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