Risen Christ Youth Celebrate PDYD 2

        “Come, blessed of my Father” (Matthew 25:34) was the invitation given to 28 young people of the Church of the Risen Christ who came together  on 11^th August for an afternoon of reflection on the theme of PDYD 2, “Rejoice in the Lord always!”(Phil 4:4).  

        It started with the Enthronement of the Bible and an opening prayer led by Mr. Sundanadas Sebastian who also shared his reflection on the PDYD 2 theme.    He gave the youth five points in answer to the question, “Why is there a need for the youth to rejoice in the Lord always?”    He elaborated on the promise of spiritual salvation given to all followed by having the honour and blessing of being a child of God (1 Jn 3:1-3).  He also explained a verse on David´s song, I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord” (Ps 122:1) as a blessing for being members of the assembly of God.  And lastly, he assured the young people that rejoicing in the Lord is a privilege to worship our God (Eph 5:19-20) and an opportunity to study God´s inspired Word for a dedicated Christian.

      The young people then animated the Sunset Mass that followed.  They also joined in the entrance procession, carried the five parts of the PDYD 2 Cross and assembled it at the altar before Fr. Maiccal Sinappan, the parish priest, blessed it with incense.    

      The PDYD 2 Cross then will be brought to the last two parishes that will be celebrating PDYD 2 in the parish level: Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (30 August 2012) and City Parish (1 September 2012).  

For more information on PDYD 2,  

VISIT: (PDYN Blog)         http://www.pdyn10.blogspot.com                  

LIKE:  (PDYD2 FB Page)   http://www.facebook.com/PDYD2

JOIN:   (PDYN FB Group)  Penang Diocesan Youth Network [PDYN] 

PDYD 2 and Taizé Prayer in IC

 The youth of the Church of the Immaculate Conception came together on 4^th August for the PDYD 2 (Penang Diocesan Youth Day II) Parish Level Celebration. It started with the PDYD 2 Cross and Icon being carried to the altar during the thanksgiving song and was followed with an evening of fellowship and prayer at the Parish Hall. 

    The participants shared a simple dinner before the start of the program.  Fr. Dominic Santhiyagu, the director of PDYN, gave a comprehensive overview of the 4-day celebration which will be held on 16^th – 19^th November 2012.  He also encouraged those who were present to be part of the event and be empowered by the gift of one another´s youthfulness and of a deeper knowledge of Jesus Christ, the focus of this celebration.

The Hall was filled with angelic voices the moment the members of IC Latin Choir started singing the hymns during the Taizé Prayer.   The prayer was the offering of the parish youth for all the young people of the Diocese of Penang, the members of the organizing committees, volunteers and resource persons.

For more information on PDYD 2,  

VISIT: (PDYN Blog)  http://www.pdyn10.blogspot.com                  

LIKE:  (PDYD2 FB Page)   http://www.facebook.com/PDYD2

JOIN:   (PDYN FB Group)  Penang Diocesan Youth Network [PDYN]