Hundreds expected for annual Catholic youth rally

youth rally2Hundreds of young Catholics from across the island are expected to converge on Jones Beaupierre Primary School in La Plaine on Saturday, April 12 for the annual Diocesan World Youth Day Rally.

The event is being organized by the Diocese of Roseau Youth Commission in collaboration with the Parish of St. Francis Xavier in La Plaine.

The theme for the event was declared by Pope Francis as “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Mt 5:3).

World Youth Day is an initiative of the late Pope John Paul II and is normally celebrated on Palm Sunday worldwide.

The rally will begin at 9:00 am with a Parish Outreach in the communities of La Plaine, Casa Gowrie, Delice, La Roche, Victoria, Boetica, Riviere Cyrique, Morne Jaune and Grand Fond.

Groups will be visiting homes, praying with families, sharing in Lectio Divina (divine word), spending time in Eucharistic Adoration, praying the Rosary and spreading love in every community of the Parish.

The official rally will begin on the grounds of the school at 11:45 am.

The day’s activities will include a photo scavenger hunt and performances from various youth groups.

The featured speaker for this year’s annual rally is Caesarina Paul, coordinator of the Youth Business Trust and a vibrant praise and worship leader.

Bishop Gabriel Malzaire will be present throughout the day and will be the main celebrant at the closing Eucharistic Liturgy at 3:45 pm.

 

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8 Comments

  1. Simply the Truth
    April 9, 2014

    Catholic Youths, in this era many have forgotten the old- traditional songs and now sing other types of songs.
    As it is stated in the book, Secret of the Rosary written by St. Louis De Montfort, “Some people like things that strike and move.”
    Some of the music of religious songs of today depict that. However, when we have sung them, what is next? Do we still have that godly, elevated feeling? Well, the traditional songs can do just that as this one which you may never have heard. As a youth, on occasion, we sang it in Church. Here are a few words:

    An Army of Youth

    An army of youth flying the Standards of Truth
    We’re fighting for Christ, the Lord
    Heads lifted high, Catholic Action our cry,
    And the Cross our only sword.
    On earth’s battle field, never a vantage we’ll yield,
    As dauntlessly on we swing;
    Comrades true, dare and do,
    ‘Neath the Queen’s (Our Lady) white and blue
    For our flag, for our faith, for Christ the King.

    Christ lifts His hands,
    The King commands; his challenge: “Come and follow Me.”
    From every side, with eager stride,
    We’ll form in the lines of victory,
    Let foemen lurk, and laggards shirk,
    We throw our fortunes with the Lord, Mary’s Son
    Till the world is won,
    We have pledged You our loyal word.

    An army of youth…

    I still love those traditional hymns and love to sing them. They also remind of my childhood and early adulthood days in Dominica. I took my hymnal, my Mass book, Stations of the Cross and a few others.. :) They are not used today. Nevertheless, I call them my Catholic treasures. I can always refer to them. :)
    Youths and all others who attend this Rally, have a blessed, joyful day. Hope you have a sunny and bright day. May God always bless you and protect you.

  2. Simply the Truth
    April 9, 2014

    DNO, as you stated in your article about (Blessed) Pope John Paul II, you may have heard and some readers that he will be canonized in Poland, his original country, on Sunday, April 27th, the Feast of the Divine Mercy. This is the Sunday after Easter that Our Lord Jesus Christ asked St. Faustina then a nun whom he appeared to and gave her messages for the entire world that He wants this Feast Day recognized on the first Sunday after Easter Sunday. It is spreading throughout the Catholic world. May other Christians adopt it.
    Blessed Pope John Paul II instituted the Feast of the Divine Mercy. He canonized St. Faustina on that same day, Feast of the Divine Mercy. Is this not something?
    His canonization is an exciting one in the Catholic world. It will be broadcasted on TV, EWTN (US) and Salt and Light (Canada).
    On that Sunday I will be attending a special Holy Mass in observation of Feast of the Divine Mercy out of Toronto. I am hoping that later in the week EWTN will re-broadcast this ceremony.
    Another Pope will also be canonized, Blessed Pope John 23rd on that day.
    How I wished I could have gone to Poland. Many pilgrims from the US, Canada and other places will be traveling to Poland. I reiterate it is an exciting time for the Catholic Church. Thanks be to God!

  3. papa met!
    April 8, 2014

    this is gonna be a great day. Amen!

  4. Cyrique
    April 8, 2014

    I’m delighted that young Catholics continue the tradition of praise and worship as young Christians in Dominica. This is so encouraging. I remember being a member of the Pre Young Christian Workers and after my confirmation becoming a member of the Young Christian Workers. This was in the days of Fr Alexander. I wonder whether these still exist. I am still very active in Church and find it very spiritually rewarding. It’s really taught me the importance of stretching my hands to others. Well done Young Catholics. Please keep it up. God bless you and God bless DOMINICA. I wish you all a blessed Easter.

    • Simply the Truth
      April 9, 2014

      I was also a Young Christian Worker – YCW in Dominica. I recall others from Antigua and other countries would visit Dominica. I made some non-Dominican friends. One of them from Antigua is still my friend and vice versa. She also resides in Toronto. Friends from our youth days.

      • Cyrique
        April 26, 2014

        It’s amasing! I met one of my YCW Members in London and one in St Thomas. We talked about our days as YCW Members and the fun we had. It made us laugh and made us cry. I wish that young people had the fun that we had as children growing up in beautiful Dominica. That’s why I was so encouraged by this article. I am so proud of our young people in Dominica. Thank you DNO for sharing the news with us

  5. hmm
    April 8, 2014

    Go and preach my gospel to all people.

    • Simply the Truth
      April 9, 2014

      As it is stated, we can preach a better sermon with our life than with our lips.
      Preaching the Gospel does not mean that they have to stand on corner streets or near grocery stores and malls, etc.
      It is amazing that the opportunity could come more than once a day and anywhere we may be, even when we do not plan to speak about it and/or of God. I can state this for I have experienced it. The Holy Spirit will tell us just what to say and at the right time.
      Simple conversations as “Good morning” and “Have a good day” could lead to a godly conversation. This also includes those who complain about the weather being too hot or too cold. This could produce a godly conversation.
      I recently had a conversation with a Muslim; not the first time. :) You would be surprised what the conversation was about “Mohammed”, their leader who was a Catholic and of Jesus Christ. I am smiling at this. :) It does not even appear that he knows his leader was a fallen away Catholic. They do not consider Our Lord the Messiah. I tell them and more, He will judge us all…

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