Catholic youth Gather for Pentecost Retreat at Aruligo

Catholic youths from Aruligo and nearby communities gathered over the weekend at the St. Mother Teresa Family and Youth Retreat Centre for a spiritual retreat ahead of Pentecost Sunday.

The gathering brought young people together for formation talks, Eucharistic adoration, Holy Mass, fellowship, and social activities aimed at strengthening their faith and unity within the Church.

Fr. Mark Misiwasi with the youths at Aruligo

Speaking during the program, Fr. Mark Misiwasi highlighted the importance of Pentecost as the birth of the Church when the disciples and Mother Mary received the Holy Spirit.

Reflecting on the Second Reading from 1 Corinthians 12, Fr. Mark reminded participants that, “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit,” encouraging youths to use their talents to serve the Church and their communities.

He also stressed the important role young people play in the mission of the Catholic Church today.

The retreat concluded with Holy Mass and a renewed call for youths to continue living out the spirit of Pentecost through prayer, unity, and service.