HANOI (UCAN): More than 14,000 young people attended a Youth Day held by the Diocese of Bui Chu in northern Vietnam on Palm Sunday. Despite rain and windy weather, groups of young people from all parishes in the diocese arrived at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Daidong parish Daidong Shrine with joy and excitement for the event themed, Light up the family love.
Together with diocesan cheerleaders, the youngsters warmed up the atmosphere with dancing and activities.
Father Micae Pham Van Tuong, the chaplain of diocesan youth, opened the programme at 8.00am and explained the meaning of Youth Day.
Father Martino Nguyen Dai Loc explained the event’s theme of helping young people to be more aware of the family: their cradle, school and place to return to the loving arms of their parents.
The young people also received the Sacrament of Reconciliation to prepare their hearts and minds to attend Mass.
Bishop Thomas Vu Dinh Hieu then celebrated the Mass in which he invited young people to let themselves be immersed and feel God’s love for each person.
“Jesus Christ descended into mankind and redeemed humanity with his own death on the cross. Young people are called to imitate the people of Jerusalem to welcome the Lord, to put their trust in God, and to build up their family with love and care,” he told them.
