Hello Augustinians! Let’s join the youth, our brothers and sisters from different parts of the world, as we affirm, celebrate, and share the gifts of life, faith and love we received from Jesus Christ, our Big Brother!

The High School Department of Colegio San Agustin, Makati is now looking for delegates (for incoming Freshmen, Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors only) who would like to join the World Youth Day 2011 at Madrid, Spain.  CSA Makati will have its own delegation.  


Delegates will have to shoulder their airfare and accommodations.

For those who are interested, you may contact Ms. Remedios Basilio (High School Assistant Principal) or Mr. Chester Cruzado (High School Christian Living Education Coordinator) via Tel. No.: 8439998 local 307/308 or email: csahighschoolwyd2011@yahoo.com

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(Electronic registration forms will be available soon)
Screening and orientation will be conducted when the final list is available.

What is World Youth Day?

What is WYD: World Youth Day, WYD, is a yearly youth celebration that was started by Pope John Paul II as a way to inspire the youth and encourage them in living the teachings of Christ. In 1984 and 1985 he invited the youth of the world to Rome for a Palm Sunday celebration in St. Peter's Square. Later, announcing the institution of WYD on December 20, 1985, the first official WYD was held in 1986. 1987 brought about a historical tradition, when the second event and first international WYD took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The young people, from many countries and nations around the globe, come together showing the universality of, and diversity within, the Catholic Church. It is a time for the youth to share their faith and be rejuvenated to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in their homelands. It is also a way to come to understand other cultures and spread peace and understanding throughout the world. As they wave their countries' and region's flags with pride, the youth unite as one in their walk of faith. During the week leading up to the final mass at World Youth Day, the youth gather in catechesis to learn the teachings of the faith and celebrate in other festivities. The graces flow and the fruits are abundant because it is truly a pilgrimage in which self-sacrifice is an intricate part. Some save and prepare for years to attend. Others sacrifice by traveling a great distance. All are joyful as they move through the crowds of people in uncomfortable climate conditions, by giving up the food, lodging, electronics, cleanliness, etc... that they are familiar with, and by thinking of others through it all. Source: http://www.worldyouthday.com/home?L=information&P=wyd

History of World Youth Day

Perspective: An outside glance of an international World Youth Day would spark a bystander's curiosity as massive crowds of young people flood the city streets. Some might cringe at the thought of those words, wondering what delinquency is in store, but to witness this gathering would end those fears. The happenstance observer would witness not angst and malice, but smiles and joy, singing and dancing young people, culture upon culture and nation upon nation, proudly holding their flags high (or wearing them), greeting one another in peace, trading their tokens, humbly realizing how small they are in a world of people, and strengthened to witness so many who share their convictions. How did it all begin? Beginnings: In 1984 at the close of the Holy Year of Redemption, over 300,000 young people from around the world responded to the invitation of His Holiness John Paul II for an International Jubilee of youth on Palm Sunday in St. Peter's square. Looking out to the crowds who answered his invitation he said, "What a fantastic spectacle is presented on this stage by your gathering here today! Who claimed that today's youth has lost their sense of values? Is it really true that they cannot be counted on?" It was at this gathering that the Holy Father entrusted to the youth what is now known as the World Youth Day Cross, to be carried throughout the world as a symbol of the love of Christ for humanity. First WYD: The following Palm Sunday, coinciding with the United Nation's International Year of the Youth, Our Holy Father took the opportunity to welcome the youth of the world to Rome again. Later, announcing the institution of World Youth Day on December 20, 1985, and the first official WYD was held in 1986. International WYDs: The following year brought about a new tradition when the second event and first international WYD took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Every Palm Sunday has since been designated as a World Youth Day, alternately celebrated the diocesan and international levels. There have been 10 International World Youth Day celebrations, where the youth continue to answer the invitation of the Holy Father in staggering numbers and carry home the message received there to be Christ's light to the world. While these events are organized by the clergy and laity of the Catholic Church, youth of all faiths are invited to attend and encounter Christ, making this gathering truly universal. Reflection: In Toronto, the last International WYD in which JPII was present he told the 800,000 gathered with him at the vigil, "When, back in 1985, I wanted to start the World Youth Days... I imagined a powerful moment in which the young people of the world could meet Christ, who is eternally young, and could learn from him how to be bearers of the Gospel to other young people. This evening, together with you, I praise God and give thanks to him for the gift bestowed on the Church through the World Youth Days. Millions of young people have taken part, and as a result have become better and more committed Christian witnesses." John Paul II left a legacy for the youth in his institution of World Youth Day, which Pope Benedict XVI has faithfully continued, carrying on the hope of His predecessor for the youth of the world, inviting them and commissioning them as Christ's disciples to be faithful living witnesses.
Chronology of the international World Youth Day gatherings and their themes
1986- Rome, Italy	Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that is in you.- 1Pt 3:15
1987- Buenos Aires, Argentina	We ourselves have known and put our faith in God's love towards ourselves. - 1Jn 4:16
1989- Santiago de Compostela, Spain	I am the way, the truth, and the life - Jn 14:6
1991- Czestochowa, Poland	You have received a spirit of sonship. - Romans 8:15
1993- Denver. USA	I came that they might have life, and have it to the full. - Jn 10:10
1995- Manila, Philippines	As the Father sent me, so am I sending you. - Jn 20:21
1997- Paris, France	Teacher, where are you staying? Come and see. - Jn 1:38-39
2000- Rome, Italy	Jubilee - The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. - Jn 1:14
2002-Toronto, Canada	You are the salt of the earth; You are the light of the world. - Mt 5:13-14
2005- Cologne, Germany	We have come to worship him. - Mt 2:2
2008- Sydney, Australia	You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses -Acts 1, 8
2011- Madrid, Spain	Rooted and built up in Jesus Christ, Firm in the Faith -Col 2:7

Source: http://www.worldyouthday.com/home?L=information&P=history