Zimbabwe: Over 3000 attend youth congress

Source: Jesuit in Zimbabwe

More than 3,000 young people took part in the second National Catholic Youth Congress from 17 - 20 August at Kutama College in Chinhoyi Diocese.

Addressing the crowd, Bishop Xavier Munyongani, responsible for Zimbabwe’s National Catholic Youth Council expressed his joy at seeing such a large number of young people and stressed his hope for a better church tomorrow. He encouraged them to act justly, be benevolent and humble.

The theme of the gathering was: “The mighty one has done great things for me and Holy is his name.”

In a music filled homily, Bishop Munyongani encouraged the young people to practice Catholic faith with respect and decency.

He challenged the young people to act justly, love goodness and walk humbly with your God. “You have to work together to get closer to God and to get closer to each other,” said Bishop Munyongani.

The National Youth Chairperson, Tendai Karombo encouraged the entire youth body to lie a reflected life and look in gratitude of the good things the Lord has done in their lives.

“Like Mary we have to look at all the things that the Lord has done and praise his name. We also wanted shift our focus and look at Mary the Mother of God, as she was entrusted to us by Jesus.” Said Karombo

During this year’s congress, participants engaged in various discussions and activities which include sporting activities, talks, presentations on youth participation in national issues, and young people’s challenges in today’s world.