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At St Joseph's Dorking, our aim is to empower and inspire our children and young adults to thrive as devoted disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ in this world. We acknowledge that we have some work ahead to realise this vision. We invite our parishioners to deepen their involvement in youth activities, enabling us to more fully integrate our young people into the life, mission, and endeavours of the parish and the Church.
Join countless young Catholics from all corners of the UK at Wembley Arena as we delve into the inspiring theme of World Youth Day: ‘Rise Up!’ This gathering encourages young Catholics to embrace their calling with trust and confidence in God as they step boldly into their futures.
“Pope Francis is not afraid to name the problems facing young people in our world, particularly exploitation in all its many forms, but he does not dwell on the negatives. He invites young people to take their place as the ‘now of the Church’, work in solidarity to fight evil and live the gift of the ‘present’.”
“In the midst of all the problems in our world and in our Church that cause anxiety and alienation among many young people, the Pope’s exhortation offers young people the hope of Christ,” Bishop Macbeth.
POPE FRANCIS
“Youth is for taking risks, good risks, risks full of hope. It is meant to be staked on great things. Youth is meant to be given away, to help others to know the Lord. Don’t keep your youth to yourselves: get out there!”
Pope Francis, 37th National Convocation of the renewal in the Holy Spirit, 2014
Pope Francis released a message for the youth of the world concerning World Youth Day, which is to be held in Lisbon in 2023. This was initially postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic - the Pope is urging young people to follow in the footsteps of Our Lady, going in haste to others and dedicating our lives to Jesus.
2 Falkland Grove,
Dorking
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