Youth 2000 is an international spiritual initiative established to draw young people to a deep and lasting union with Jesus Christ.
Youth 2000 is an international spiritual initiative established to draw young people to a deep and lasting union with Jesus Christ, placing the Eucharist “the source and summit of the Christian life” at the centre of its mission.
Youth 2000’s charism is also rooted in a prophetic dream of St John Bosco, who is the Patron Saint of Young People and Youth 2000’s patron. At the centre of its mission is an initiation and deepening of young people’s love for the Eucharist through Mass and Adoration and inspiring devotion to Mary, especially through the Rosary. Young people are also introduced to the life transforming love and power of the Holy Spirit and the heart of their loving Father. As well as encouraging young people to benefit from the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Youth 2000 also inspires individuals to develop their love and knowledge of the Scriptures and the teachings of the Church.
What is also central to the ministry of Youth 2000 is that its events are “run by young people for young people” and this method of peer to peer ministry, where young people bear witness to and serve their own age group, both in word and action, lies at the heart of its success. At the same time there is a significant and growing body of older supporters who offer their experience and expertise to support the younger team.
Many young people, both in the UK and beyond, attribute an encounter with Jesus and the Church at Youth 2000 as a major factor in their discernment of a vocation to the priesthood, religious life or married life. Many priests and religious come from all over the UK to take up their vital role in Youth 2000’s mission, some of whom tell us that Youth 2000 re-invigorated their vocation. For so many young people the friends they make at Youth 2000 are critical to sustaining their life of faith on an everyday basis.
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