"The hour has
arrived for preparing young generations of apostles
who have no fear
about proclaiming the Gospel."
~Pope John Paul
II~

Youth Ministry is to be a
priority for parishes and deaneries.
~Synod
V -
Diocese of La Crosse~

"Although I have lived through much
darkness, under harsh totalitarian regimes, I have seen enough evidence to
be unshakably convinced that no difficulty, no fear is so great that it can
completely suffocate the hope that springs eternal in the hearts of the young.
~ Pope John Paul II - World
Youth Day 2002 ~

"Out of the darkness of my
life, so much frustrated, I put before you the one great thing to love on earth:
The Blessed Sacrament....There you will find romance, glory, honor, fidelity,
and the true way of all your loves upon earth."
~J.R.R.
Tolkien~

A comprehensive youth ministry
program of which catechesis is an essential component is to be provided by every
parish or by several parishes working together for young people through their
senior year of high school.
~Synod
V -
Diocese of La Crosse~

"We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures;
we are the sum of the Father's love for us..."
~ Pope John Paul II - World
Youth Day 2002 ~