The Asian Youth Day
IV, organized by the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences and
the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, took place in Hong Kong from 30
July to 4 August 2006. Catholic youth from over 20 Asian countries
came to participate in this event, which bears the theme “Hope,
Youth of Asian Families”.
Among them were
Salesian youth from the Philippines and India. They gathered with
Hong Kong Salesian youth on 5 August in Tang King Po School for a
“Five-Star Family” activity. As members of the Salesian family,
they were united under the same mission to encourage sacrifice,
tolerance, animation, respect and service in their families and
communities.
The day began with an
opening ceremony and sessions of Action Song dance-along.
Participants then enjoyed various games and activities, which were
designed to enhance their faith in building the Salesian family
spirit. Fr. Dominic Sequeira (General Councilor of Youth Ministry)
and Fr.Vaclav Klement (Regional of East Asia and Oceania) also
delivered speeches on the importance of maintaining a close and
loving relationship with one’s family, so that St. Versiglia and St.
Caravario’s work can be passed on constantly in one’s daily life.
After a
brief experience sharing from different Asian Salesian communities,
a mass was celebrated by
Bishop
Patrick Buzon (Salesian Bishop of
Kabakalan).
Participants were reminded again of the 5 virtues of a Salesian
youth, trusting that they would spread them on as the roots of each
family. The day was finally ended in a vibe of dancing, singing and
heart-warming hugs and goodbyes.
Sharing
by Fr.
Dominic Sequeira |
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Sharing
by Fr. Vaclav Klement |
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Homily by
Bishop Patrick Buzon |
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