“Christus Vivit” (“Christ Lives”), the pope’s reflections on the 2018 Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment, is a combination letter to young people about their place in the church and a plea to older members of the church not to stifle the enthusiasm of the young, but to offer gentle guidance when needed.
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Young Kenyans excited to help bishops prepare for 2018 synod
Young people offer bishops a few pointers on what it’s like to be a young Catholic at a conference as they prepare for next year’s Synod of Bishops on youth and vocations in Rome.
Prepping for the 2018 synod
Students gather with Bishop Kettler to ask questions and give input for the 2018 Synod on Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment.