Gracious and Loving God,
Help these young men and women to be a light for all the world to see,
in all the places they live and work. Let their light shine for all peoples:
for their families,
for their church communities,
for their cultures and societies,
for the economic and political systems,
for the whole world.
Coming into the room where the disciples were gathered after the resurrection,
"Jesus, your son, said: Peace be with you!" (Jn 20:21).
Make these men and women bearers of Christ's peace.
"Blessed are the peacemakers,
Teach them the meaning of what was said on the mountain:
for they shall be called sons and daughters of God" (cf. Mt 5:9).
Send them, Father, as you sent your son:
to free their brothers and sisters from fear and sin.
We ask this of you, in Christ's name. Amen.
~Adapted from the Papal Homily for WYD 1995, Manila
Welcome! The Diocese of Allentown's Young Adult Ministry serves all young adult Catholics ages 21-35 by providing opportunities for them to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and learn more about their Catholic faith through social, service and spiritual programs.
The Diocesan Young Adult Ministry Office aims to connect young adults with:
- Jesus Christ
- the Church and the Christian Community
- the Mission of the Church in the World
- a Peer Community to support and nurture their faith so that the parish is enhanced by their gifts and they are enriched by participation in parish life
If you have any questions about youth and young adult ministry, contact Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Zelenda Hodgskin at [email protected].
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