About Us

Establishment of the Youth for Jesus Group

The Arabic-speaking Youth for Jesus Group was established on 15 July 2022, under the guidance and supervision of Fr. Hani Ablahad, and the responsibility of Dr. Baraa Maskoni and Mr. Baher Qoda. The youth group continues to operate under the guidance and pastoral care of Fr. Paul Mingana, the current parish priest.

 

 

Meaning of the Youth Group’s Name:

The idea behind the name of the youth group comes from the Lord Jesus, who embodied all true human values and calls us today to walk in His footsteps with love and faith. Therefore, inspired by the loving spirit of the Lord Jesus, the youth chose the name “Young Jesus.”

From another perspective, the name reflects the fact that the youth of the Church are its living spirit and beating heart, possessing the strength and determination to serve and give despite today’s challenges. As the Church is deeply concerned with youth formation and nurturing them in a spirit of love following the example of Young Jesus, the youth group was established and inspired by this name to serve as a foundation for a Christian formation program.

 

 

Youth Christian Formation Program

The youth formation curriculum focuses on the following dimensions:

·         Human Formation: the human dimension, which is the essential foundation for every person’s life.

·         Spiritual Formation: the spiritual dimension that nurtures and helps young people grow in a spirit of service.

·         Intellectual Formation: the intellectual dimension, which provides the necessary rational tools to understand essential values that young people should embody in their lives and enables them to communicate faith concepts appropriately.

·         Pastoral Formation: the service or pastoral dimension that prepares young people for responsible service within the Church.

 

 

Youth Meetings:

·         The youth group meets every Friday at 7:00 p.m. in the church hall.

·         Each meeting lasts two hours: the first hour is dedicated to lectures, while the second hour varies between workshops, open discussions, or recreational competitions.

·         Youth activities are diverse and varied in addition to the weekly lectures, including: recreational gatherings, prayer meetings, spiritual retreats, recreational trips, and participation in church service.