Youth Day 2025
Aug 2, 2025 @ Marycrest, Monroe, NY / Time Left
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Encounter Jesus
Meet Jesus in Scripture, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, prayer, and in others.
Meet Friends and Sisters
Meet high school youth from other places and share faith and friendship together. Meet Religious Sisters who love Jesus and want to spend time with you.
Go forth as missionary disciples
Be commissioned to go out to the world as missionary-disciples of Jesus Christ. In imitation of Mary, go out so others can encounter Jesus in you.
YOUTH DAY 2025
Dear Youth Leader,
We are very happy to announce that in conjunction with the World Jubilee of Young People, the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate are hosting a one-day event called “Jubilee Youth Day 2025”, based on the Jubilee theme given by Pope Francis “Pilgrims of Hope” at our Motherhouse (“Marycrest”) in Monroe, New York August 2, 2025.
“Jubilee Youth Day 2025” is for teens who are interested in deepening their love for Jesus and their Catholic faith. They will share in various events including: catechesis, worship, music and fun.
The cost of “Jubilee Youth Day 2025″ is $50.00 per participant (youth or adult). All fees are non-refundable. Included in the fee: two meals (lunch and dinner), snacks, T-shirt, religious articles, and the conference.
About the theme "Pilgrims of Hope"
The 2025 Jubilee is centered on the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.”
The theme is an invitation to share the hope of the Christian faith with the world, especially during a time of suffering from war, poverty, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
As His Holiness Pope Francis so beautifully expressed it: “We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us, and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision.” During the Jubilee Year, the Pope invites every one of us to embark on a pilgrimage of hope, so that, “Through our witness, may hope spread to all those who anxiously seek it.”
Explanation
- The theme of “Pilgrims of Hope” is a call to renew faith and share it with others.
- The Jubilee Year is a time for reconciliation, pilgrimage, and coming home.
- The concept of Jubilee comes from the Book of Leviticus, chapter 25.
- The Jubilee Year is a time to look to the future with hope, trust, and vision.
Resources
- The Vatican has a Jubilee 2025 website with information about pilgrimages, Masses, and Jubilee events.
- The USCCB has resources about the Jubilee Year, including the lyrics to the hymn “Pilgrims of Hope”.
- You can watch the official lyric video for “Pilgrims of Hope” on YouTube.
A Bible verse that relates to the concept of pilgrims of hope is 1 Pet 2:11, which says, “We are pilgrims and strangers on earth, temporary residents whose true home is in heaven”.
Explanation
The concept of pilgrims is based on the idea that Christians are temporary residents on earth, and their true home is in heaven. The Bible also describes people as pilgrims in Hebrews 11:13-16.
The concept of pilgrims of hope is also related to the virtue of hope, which is the act of trusting in God through the ups and downs of life. Some Bible verses that relate to hope include: Isaiah 40:31, Romans 8:24-25, and 1 Peter 1:3.
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GETTING READY
We will accept registration for youth accompanied by adult chaperones. We are also able to register youth who are willing to be chaperoned by our own safe-environment approved chaperones (our Sisters or adults from other parishes).
There must be a minimum of 1 adult chaperone for every 8 youth. If you are short a chaperone, let us know and we can probably help.
- Adult Chaperone: someone attending the conference to chaperone youth. Must be 21 years of age or older and compliant with New York Archdiocese Safe Environment policies. This includes a Virtus© or Safer Spaces workshop and background check.
- Youth: the participants in the conference must be entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades in the fall of 2025 or be a 2025 high school graduate. (Exceptions can be made for incoming 8th graders who are mature or who are siblings of high school participants.)
- Completed Registration Form plus $25 deposit per participant reserves your spots.
Because of space constraints at Marycrest, the number of youth participants cannot exceed ninety. We will therefore accept registrations on a “first come, first served” basis.
REGISTRATION FORM
- scan to pvmi2020@gmail.com OR
- mail to Sister Mary Josita, PO Box 658, Monroe, NY 10949
[NOTE: Initial deposit of $25 per participant should be sent in the mail after scanning registration form.]
PAYMENT
Checks should be made out to: Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate and mailed to: Sr. Mary Josita, PO Box 658, Monroe, NY 10949
REFUND POLICY
Due to the limited space at Marycrest, we require a definite commitment from participants. For this reason, all payments are non-refundable. Please pay in full by July 15, 2025.
If some of your group cannot attend, you should try to fill those spots before contacting us. If canceling becomes necessary before the final balance is due, you will owe the total amount only for those still attending the conference. You cannot apply the $25.00 deposits from the canceled spots to the rest of the group’s balance.
We look forward to welcoming you to Marycrest August 2, 2025!
