World Youth Day

“Those who hope in the Lord shall walk without growing weary (Isaiah 40:31)” – World Youth Day at Home

Plans are underway for World Youth Day at Home! The organizing team is looking forward to celebrating on (or around) Sunday, November 24th, the Feast of Christ the King! You can expect lots of fun and a an opportunity to grow in your faith with other young people from around the Diocese (for reference, the schedule from last year is below). More details are coming in the fall – watch out!

Schedule for 2023 WYD @ Home Event

  • 1:00pm | Welcome, praise and worship music, ice breakers
  • 1:30pm | Key note with Ryan Mitchell of Face II Face Ministries (Saskatoon)
  • 3:00pm | Snack break
  • 3:20pm | Multi-lingual Rosary
  • 4:00pm | Pilgrimage walk to the Basilica
  • 5:00pm | Mass at St. Dunstan’s Basilica
  • 6:00pm | Pizza in Glastonbury Hall (the basement of the Basilica)
  • 6:30pm | Good night!

For more information about this event, please contact Lauren at youth@dioceseofcharlottetown.com

About World Youth Day

World Youth Day was first hosted by St. John Paul II in 1985 in Rome. Over the years millions of young people from around the world to celebrate their Catholic faith. Although most well-known as an international gathering, World Youth Day is an annual event. Some years, it is marked with an international event, such as in 2023, when World Youth Day was hosted in Lisbon. In years when an international gathering isn’t organized, it is celebrated on the Solemnity of Christ the King. Each World Youth Day has a theme and writes a message from the Pope specifically for young people. This year the theme is ‘Rejoicing in Hope (Romans 12:12)’ Pope Francis’ message most recent message, for World Youth Day in Lisbon, can be found on the Vatican Website.

Here is a video summary of the Canadian delegation’s pilgrimage to Lisbon for World Youth Day in August 2024 put together by WYD JMJ Canada (Archdiocese of Montreal)

For information about youth ministry initiatives in our Diocese, follow the Diocesan Youth Office on Facebook and Instagram (@dcymo).