Youth Commission
Sr. Sharon T. Palencia, OND
Vision
A Christ-centered community of young people, actively evangelizing and witnessing to their faith, contributing to the building of God’s Kingdom, and responding faithfully to the signs of the times.
Mission
We dedicate ourselves to the holistic formation of the youth by deepening their Christian faith through ongoing faith formation, nurturing a personal and transformative relationship with Christ, and inspiring them to live out Gospel values with integrity and conviction. United in purpose, we journey together as a community of disciples, committed to service, communion, and mission in the Church and in the world.
“YOUTH IN CHRIST”
After naming the seven priorities of the Catholic Youth Ministry, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, Youth Commission along with the youth animators and its leaders proclaimed, “YOUTH IN CHRIST” (IN means- in union with Christ) as the generative image.
This image will inspire the young people to take ownership in journeying together, convey the essence of youth ministry, and to live out the vision-mission statement.
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THE CBC YOUTH COMMISSION STRUCTURE AND ANIMATION
AGM ________________________ Youth Commission (Bishop Deputies)____________________________ Youth SECRETARY
BISHOP PEDRO BAQUERO SDB
BISHOP JOHN BOSCO AURAM
SR SHARON T. PALENCIA, OND
Youth Board: Bishop deputies, secretary, Youth Animators (3), Youth Representatives (Regions), Special Appointments (see structure)
WALKING TOGETHER AS SALT & LIGHT
In the Conference Pastoral Plan II (CPP II) 2022-2027, the Catholic Church of PNGSI envisions to be a Church alive in Christ, witnessing the love of God in synodality as salt and light in the world. Its aim is to live a life of communion, participation and mission in families, basic Christian communities, parishes, and dioceses. And will have experienced Jesus Christ through the sacraments, in the scriptures, catechesis and Catholic social teachings. CPP II stipulates that youth receive faith and education formation, and that program be developed to involve them in parish/diocese communities.
YOUTH AS AGENTS OF EVANGELIZATION
What is it meant by “youth” or "young people"? The term "young people," as defined by the Synod Fathers and in Christus Vivit (2018), are those aged 16 to 30, which include youth (adolescents) and young adults (collegians and above). Youth as agents of evangelization must strive to
become salt and light. Salt and light are not meant for itself but for OTHERS. Salt loses itself and puts flavour to the food, likewise, light gives brightness and visibility for others.
EMPOWERING THE YOUTH
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We give SPACE for the young people to grow and live-out their potentials and giftedness.
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We give the Support, Understanding and Trust to the young people.
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The young people stand at the Centre of our Youth Ministry.
Commission: Youth
The Commission for Youth is attached to the Committee for Integral Human Development; it is concerned with building the capacity of the young faithful in their everyday spiritual life. It addresses issues affecting young people in the local church. The commission serves as the youth voice of the church. It envisions that the young Catholics of PNGSI are empowered to become protagonists of their faith, serving as living witnesses of the gospel to those they encounter.
The Youth Commission Structure
The seven (7) Priorities of the Catholic Youth Ministry:
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Young people with a well-organized youth ministry.
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Empowered and self-reliant young people.
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Culturally rooted young people.
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Young people formed and grounded in the Catholic faith.
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Young people accompanied in their vocational discernment.
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Young people as active evangelizers.
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Young people living Christian values.
We strive hard to address the said priorities for us to attain our generative image for the young people – ‘Youth In Christ’.
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CBC PASTORAL LETTER
1. The Pastoral Letter of the Catholic Bishops of PNGSI for the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope is titled 'JOURNEYING IN COMMUNION WITH YOUTH IN CHRIST' and focuses on the youth...(CBC Pastoral Letter 2025)
2. Theme: Live as a Christian in PNGSI following St. Peter To Rot's example...(CBC Pastoral Letter 2026)
BOARD MEETINGS
2025
1. First Board Meeting 2025 (see attachment)
2. Second Youth Board Meeting 2025 (see attachment)
2026
1. First Youth Board Meeting (see attachment)
UPDATES
1. Youth Commission Reflection (see attachment)
2. IFES Session Update (see attachment)
3. Youth Commission Attends the ICYM in Manila. (see attachment)
YOUTHCOM.INFO.HUB
1. January.
2. February:
3. March
4. April
5. June
6. July
7. August
8. September
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