Colm Fitzpatrick
WMOF 2018: Programme
Among the many events and programmes taking place during the World Meeting of Families, the Teen Global Village is welcoming teenagers from all over the world to pray, listen to speakers, and meet their national and international peers.
Running from August 22-24, the village is a fun and interactive space for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17. Throughout the different days, attendees will pray together, hear uplifting music, and listen to stories of Faith, hope and love, all the while having fun.
“We really wanted to create a personal atmosphere for young people where they can come and really engage their hearts and minds but also be inspired by great speakers and catechesis and have discussions.
“We’re also very blessed as well in that we have seven different organisations represented that are leading workshops as well,” said Dermot Kelly, co-ordinator of the Teen Global Village.
The Teen Global Village will be held in a secure area of the RDS Simmonscourt campus, and the various workshops will particularly draw participants into a deeper engagement with the interests and issues that all teens face today in their lives ranging from relationships and family to spirituality and prayer.
“We listen to young people’s voices and what they feel they would like to see within the church. There’s an array of voices on show that are going to give a great witness and testimony to speak out on what young people are asking for,” said Dermot.
Secure area
Some of the common themes of these workshops include ‘Caring for the Earth and our Common Home’, Mental Health Awareness’, Discerning Vocation’, ‘Christian Mindfulness and ‘Prayer’, and ‘Seeking Global Justice and Human Right for all of Humanity’.
While teenagers are having fun in the village, listening to speakers and talking to one another, parents will go to an adult section where they can learn more about and develop their Faith.
Teen Global Village opening hours and programme
Wednesday, August 22
MORNING PROGRAMME
Please note: The morning programme is for teens only to participate in while parents/guardians take part in morning sessions or other activities. Supervisors will be provided. There is a maximum capacity of 1000 participants in the Teen Global Village. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
MCs:
-Laura Whinnery
Cast Ministries and Chris Knowles
-CAFOD
9.15 am Open Festival
9.45 am Welcome, Music & Games
10.15 am Prayer & Reflection
-Drama Rise Theatre – Race of Life
-Amoris Video: Families & Consumerism
-“Buzz’ Discussion: Core Team
BREAK
11 am Teen Workshops: Festival Workshops in pods and tents.
11.30 am Catechesis: Families of Faith in an Age of Consumerism
Bishop Denis Nulty, Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, Ireland
11.50 am Q&A with Catechist
12 pm On the Couch’ Panel Discussion: FAITH
-Tony Brennan, JPII Awards, Diocese of Derry
-Elma Walsh, Donal Walsh Foundation
-Fr Philip Mulryne, Dominican Priest and ex Manchester United player
-Sr Máire McAteer, Sisters of Adoration and Reparation, Belfast, Ireland (North)
12.20 – 12.30 pm Music & Sending Out (Under 18s to be collected)
EVENING PROGRAMME
(Open to all ages)
Please note: Teenagers (under 18s) may not be left unaccompanied in this space during the evening programme. Parents/guardians must remain in attendance.
6.30 – 8 pm Evening Concert:
Gardiner Street Gospel Choir, Dublin.
Thursday, August 23
MORNING PROGRAMME
MCs:
-Laura Whinnery
-Cast Ministries and Chris Knowles
-CAFOD
9.15 am Open Festival
9.45 am Welcome, Music & Games
10.15 am Prayer & Reflection
-Drama Rise Theatre – Spiritualise l
-Amoris Video: Love and Imperfection l
-‘Buzz’ Discussion: Core Team
10.45 am BREAK
11:00 am Workshops in pods and tents.
Spiritual Combat Workshop (Fr Leo Patalinghug)
Using his extensive background in Martial Arts, Fr Leo Patalinghug from the USA will deliver an interactive talk fused with martial arts for youth and young adults on how to fight against evil, complete with the ABCD’s of spiritual combat and how to “break through” the cycles of sin and hatred in our world.
11.30 am Catechesis: Families of Love and Imperfection
-Sr Martina Purdy, Sister of Adoration and Reparation, Belfast, Ireland (North)
Sr Martina of the Blessed Sacrament is a Sister of Adoration in Belfast. She made her first profession in September 2017, having entered the congregation in 2014. Born Martina Purdy, she is a former award-winning journalist and author and was the BBC’s political correspondent in Northern Ireland for around 15 years. She was born in Belfast but was raised in Toronto, after her family emigrated to Canada during the Troubles.
The congregation of Adoration Réparatrice was founded in Paris in 1848 by a French artist, Venerable Mother Marie-Thérèse.
11.45 am Q&A with Catechist
12 pm On the Couch’ Panel Discussion: LOVE
-Catriona Kelly, Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, Ireland
-Fr Vincent Stapleton, Diocese of Cashel and Emly
-Fr John Harris, Dominican Order
12.20 – 12.30 pm Music & Sending Out (Under 18s to be collected)
EVENING PROGRAMME
Please note: Teenagers (under 18s) may not be left unaccompanied in this space during the evening programme. Parents/guardians must remain in attendance.
6.30 – 8 pm Evening Concert:
REXBAND: Internationally Renowned Contemporary Christian Band.
Friday, August 24
MORNING PROGRAMME
MCs:
-Laura Whinnery
-Cast Ministries and Chris Knowles
-CAFOD
9.15 am Open Festival
9.45 am Welcome, Music & Games
10.15 am Prayer & Reflection
D-rama Rise Theatre – Tuned In!
-Amoris Video: Families Living in a Digital Age
-‘Buzz’ Discussion: Core Team
10.45 am BREAK
11 am Teen Workshops. Festival Workshops in pods and tents.
11.30 am Catechesis: Families of Hope; Living in a Digital Age
Fr Michael Remery, ‘Tweeting with God’, The Netherlands
11.45 am Q&A with Catechist
12 pm On the Couch’ Panel Discussion: HOPE
-Teresa Carvalho, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales
-Peter Rigney, Youth Alpha
-John McAreavey, Michaela Foundation
12.20 – 12.30 pm Music & Sending Out (Under 18s to be collected)