5th February 2012

Crossroads 2012

Youth – Journey - Discovery

Crossroads is a new vibrant event organised by the Ulster Diocesan youth offices. The event is for youth...from all over Ulster to journey and discover faith through prayer, music, talks, workshops and much more. This event is a step towards the Diocesan Eucharistic Congress in April and then the International Eucharistic Congress in June 2012. Our day together will culminate with a Celebration of the Eucharist, celebrated by His Eminence Séan Cardinal Brady and concelebrated by the Diocesan Bishops and International Eucharistic Congress Diocesan representatives.

IT’s FREE - Come along and enjoy the fun...(a collection will be taken up during the Celebration of the Eucharist and if you can make a small donation to help defer costs it will be greatly appreciated!)

When: Sunday 26th February 2012 – 10.00a.m. – 8.00p.m. (7.00p.m. Leaving Mass)

Where: St. Ciaran’s Ballygawley, County Tyrone (The Centre of Ulster)

WHO: The event is for all youth aged 15 – 25 from Armagh, Clogher, Derry, Down & Connor, Dromore, Kilmore & Raphoe Dioceses.

There will be plenty of activities, talks and praise and worship to keep all youth entertained throughout the day.

There will be a wide range of workshops to attend, both morning and afternoon, covering a wide range of topics:

-MAGIS: How does God speak to You? In a relaxed and creative manner we’ll consider relationship with God by inviting each person to reflect on how you communicate love to the special people in your life. How do they communicate love to you?
How is love expressed in the relationship between you and God?
This workshop will give you a flavour of Ignatian spirituality which involves being in touch with your deepest desires and sensitive to how God is present to you through everyday encounters, sights, sounds & conversations! (19+)

-SERVE -Who is the other? How to act local on Global issues: SERVE will be facilitating a very engaging workshop on third world awareness. One workshop will be facilitated for those aged 15-18, and another two for 19+ years.

-Peter Sands: Adoration - Peter Sands will host this exciting workshop on Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament with one workshop open to those aged 15-18, and another two open to 19+years.

-Breige O'Hare: Christ With You Always - We will recognise how powerfully Christ is present within us, acting through us in our ordinary daily lives. We'll have a greater appreciation of our celebration of Eucharist as an encounter with Christ: Christ loving us so that we might become his love for others; Christ changing us so that, with him, we might change our world. (Ages 19+)

- Martin Kennedy: Living Christian Spirituality - The best way of sharing the gift of the good news is to enjoy it in the ordinary moments of our lives

The workshop will explore six elements of practical Christian spirituality in our day-to-day lives. It proposes that the heart of Christianity is expressed in the ordinary bits and pieces of life, not in separation from them. (Ages 19+)

- Jim McDowell: Discipleship in a Divided Society - Exploring how our identity is formed, how others perceive our identity and what it means for our identity to be found in Jesus Christ (19+)

-Minding Your Mental Health - Awareness will be raised about keeping your mental health in check and suicide awareness. One workshop will be facilitated for those aged 15-18, and another two for 19+ years.

-ELATION MINISTRIES - How we as Catholics can incorporate music as a form of ministry. This is open to all ages.

-Down and Connor Folk Group (DCF) - How we as Catholics can incorporate music as a form of ministry. This is open to all ages.

-NET Ministries - Exploring how drama can be used in living the Christian life. Suitable for ages 15-18

-SIOLTA Retreats - Suitable for ages 15-18

-Precious Life: The Pro Life Movement in Ireland - Members of Precious Life will facilitate this exciting workshop on how the pro life movement in Ireland is something which we should each engage with. Suitable for those aged 16+

-Dominic O'Reilly: Living the JOY filled life (Relationships) - Exploring how through your relationship with Jesus, your relationships with Others and relationship with Yourself you can really live out the Joy filled life!

Please bring a packed lunch!!

Email crossroadsyouthcongress@gmail.com to get more information regarding travel arrangements and/or request a booking form.

Place your Diocese as the email SUBJECT!!

Contact Dominic at the Catechetical Centre by telephoning 02871264087