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Gospel: Lk 6:1-5
While Jesus was going through a field of grain on a sabbath, his disciples were picking the heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands, and eating them. Some Pharisees said, "Why are you doing what is unlawful on the sabbath?"
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Construction of Archdiocesan Youth Center
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YouthLinks Exhibit at SM Mall on September 9-11, 2010
Our very own YouthLinks Center, for the first time ever, will showcase its programs and apostolate through an Exhibit, scheduled on September 9-11, 2010 at the SM Mall. This upcoming exhibit intends to send a message of invitation to all out-of-school-youth who are interested to avail of the services of our skills training center, which is duly registered by TESDA and is operating fully as a non-stock, non-profit institution.
Everyone is invited to visit to our YouthLinks Exhibit which will run for three days at the mall. There will be an audio-visual presentation about the center. Fliers and brochures will also be given out to all, as the youth center likewise seeks generous assistance to the ongoing construction of the Archdiocesan Youth Center.
Please come and support our young people through this activity. See you there! The Exhibit is sponsored by VSO Bahaginan Global Exchange Program, DEDON and SM Department Store.
« Know more about YouthlinksA Circular Letter No. 12/10 was issued approving the holding of a Second Collection for the Archdiocesan Youth Center
Circular Letter No. 12/10 is issued by His Eminence Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal, Archbishop of Cebu approving the holding of a second collection during all masses of August 15, 2010, the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary.
The proceeds will go to the construction funds of the Archdiocesan Commission on Youth for the present project of a two-story Archdiocesan Youth Center for Spirituality and Skills Training located across the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral.
The Commission on Youth (COY) volunteers humbly entreat everyone to be generous in the second collection for this coming Sunday Masses.
« Read the Circular Letter No. 12/103rd Regional Youth Day
The young people of the Diocese of Borongan, Samar, headed by the Diocesan Commission on Youth, are extending their cordial invitation to each and everyone to the forthcoming 3rd REGIONAL YOUTH DAY (RYD), on October 27-29, 2010.
With the theme, "Young Visayans: Come Together, Share the Word, Live the Eucharist," this youth meeting hopes to continue the journey of the young in the region "to grow in the common faith, deepen communion, and inspire mission."
The 1st and 2nd Regional Youth Days hosted by the Archdiocese of Cebu (2006) and the Diocese of Dumaguete (2007) respectively, had been enthusiastically participated in by the young people from the Central-Eastern Visayas region, which is composed of 2 Archdioceses and 8 Dioceses.
For interested parties, please contact our COY office ASAP (253-0173, 254-6065).
« Read/Download Invitation Letter and Registration Form« Read RYD Chronicle
Youthlinks 4th Founding Anniversary
The 4th Founding Anniversary of the Archdiocesan YouthLinks Training & Assessment Center, Inc., was marked by a whole day celebration, attended by all students and alumni of the youth center at the OLSH Gym last July 24, 2010. The COY volunteers, being the hosts and organizers of the event, designed a youthful program which included the indoor and basketball games in the morning.
After a bountiful lunch and agape, the class presentations ensued, which brought so much delight and entertainment to the spectators. However, the Thanksgiving Mass, which opened the festivity, defined the very reason for remembering the day as a grace-filled and providential occasion for our young people, especially the out-of-school youth to experience the hands of God working in and through our YouthLinks Center.
Since it started, YouthLinks has yielded a copious harvest, producing more than 1, 300 IT graduates, most of them are now working here and abroad. To God be the highest glory!
« See more picturesCOY Recollection and Renewal of Commitment
A mid-year recollection for our youth volunteers was held last July 17, 2010, at the MOLA Formation House, Banilad, Cebu City, through the courtesy of the MOLA Fathers, headed by Fr. Thomas. It was attended by 16 COY members, three (3) of them were newcomers.
The gathering was actually meant to spend the day for personal reflection and sharing of experiences among the members, who have been engaged in the youth ministry for a couple of years now.
Highlighting the renewal of one's commitment to work zealously and earnestly in the ministry and to lead with selfless dedication their fellow young ministers, a signing of an individual "Pledge of Commitment" took place, which concluded the whole day COY's recollection.
« See pictures« Read participants' impressions
Cebu Youth Center Ground Breaking Ceremony
Saturday June 19 saw the ground breaking of the long anticipated Youth Center of the Archdiocese of Cebu, initiated by the Commission of Youth (COY). The event marked the commencement of the construction which aims to provide venue or shelter for all developmental and spiritual activities for the youth, and will be the first of its kind in the Philippines.
Initiated by the Archdiocese of Cebu and led by His Eminence Ricardo Cardinal J. Vidal with Head of Commission of Youth Msgr. Arthur Navales. The site;s location is at P. Gomez St. right across Cebu Cathedral. Likewise present at the event were Fr. Espiritu, Msgr. Alesna, Fr. Mar Balili, Fr. Brian Brigoli, Nene Sta. Rita - TESDA Representative, Hermenia Cabahug - Head of DSWD-AVRC, Engr. Michael Lorenana - Contractor, Theresa Singco - Youth Links Administrator, Mario Marababol - Youth Links Corp. Sec., youth leaders and COY volunteers.
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COY raises funds to build a Youth Center
The Archdiocesan YouthLinks Training and Assessment Center, Inc., has launched the "25 centavo campaign" for building a youth center in the Archdiocese of Cebu. A simple yet momentous launching was held during the YouthLinks' Christmas party last December 23, 2009 at the Social Hall of Capitol parish.
This campaign dubbed as "baynte-singko mo, eskuylahan ko," plans to distribute collection cans in all parishes and other institutions where donors may drop their donations.
« Read Cardinal's Endorsement
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Youth Leader of the Month
Do you have someone in your PYCC (or vicariate, district or community) who has inspired you a lot? Then, he could be our Youth Leader of the Month!« Read More
Message on the occassion of the 24th World Youth Day 2009
Homily of his Holiness during the Celebration of Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord
In endorsing this website of the Commission on Youth of the Archdiocese of Cebu, I am also encouraging our young people to be discerning and responsible in their use of the internet.
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The Church is continuous in her effort to speak the language of today’s generation and to seek them in the various realities and situations they are familiar with, like the Internet.
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Messages of the Holy Father Benedict XVI to the Young People
R1CARDO J. CARDINAL VIDAL
Archbishop of Cebu
Chairman of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Youth
Bishop of Masbate
Youth Leader of the Month
Mario Marababol
Mario actively encourages citizens to not just care for the environment but rather taking action for it. His life is a testament to advocating environmental protection and conservation, but also providing alternative and secure livelihood.
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Q. What must we do to save our souls?
A. To save our souls, we must worship God by faith, hope, and charity; that is, we must believe in Him, hope in him, and love Him with all our heart. -
Q. Where shall we find the chief truth which the church teaches?
A. We shall find the chief truth which the church teaches in the Apostles' Creed.
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Some books are just for reading, some are worth for more pondering.Some movies are just for watching, some are worth contemplating.
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