Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation "Christus Vivit" (Christ is Alive)
On April 2, 2019 Pope Francis released his Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation "Christus Vivit" (Christ is Alive!). It is addressed to young people and all the People of God. Join the Catholic Apostolate Center as we delve into this document and how it can help all members of the Church, especially young people, deepen their encounter with Christ in and through the community of faith.
Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Director of the Catholic Apostolate Center and Jonathan Lewis, Auditor of the Synod and Assistant Secretary for Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns at the Archdiocese of Washington break the document open and discuss its implications for the Church today in the following webinar.
Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Director of the Catholic Apostolate Center and Jonathan Lewis, Auditor of the Synod and Assistant Secretary for Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns at the Archdiocese of Washington break the document open and discuss its implications for the Church today in the following webinar.
Implementing Synodality: Unpacking the Universal Church’s Recent Work
on “Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment”
Highlighting “Christus Vivit – Christ Lives”
Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Based on the Synod of Young People, Faith, and Vocational Discernment
Hosted by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), the Southeast Pastoral Institute for Hispanic/Latino Ministry (SEPI), the Catholic Apostolate Center (CAC), in collaboration with the USCCB Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth.
Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Based on the Synod of Young People, Faith, and Vocational Discernment
Hosted by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), the Southeast Pastoral Institute for Hispanic/Latino Ministry (SEPI), the Catholic Apostolate Center (CAC), in collaboration with the USCCB Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth.
Sessions
Session 1: An Emmaus Journey: From Pre-Synod to Exhortation
The Church has spent the last three years encountering youth and young adults - through consultations, study, and interacting with them at synodal experiences in Rome. Come and learn how we got there, who was involved, and what we learned. This session will explore the process and how the Church came to understand young people today.
Session 2: “He Walked With Them”: The Art of Accompaniment
Throughout the Synod process, young people repeatedly expressed a desire for accompaniment and mentors. What does “accompaniment” mean in the local community, especially as youth and young adults are increasingly disconnected from the life of the parish? This session will explore how we can respond to the need for mentors and ministers.
Session 3: “What Things?” The Sacred Act of Listening
Just as Jesus listened to the disciples on the way to Emmaus, the Church is called to listen to youth and young adults. Throughout the Synod process, church leaders heard from young people and sought to respond to them. What does “listening” mean in our local communities? This session will explore strategies for listening with compassion and for offering hope.
Session 4: “And Their Eyes Were Opened”: Vocational Discernment
The Synod Fathers noted that youth and young adulthood are “privileged moments for listening, for availability, and for accepting God’s will” (Final Document, 140) - and as such our ministry with young people “needs a vocational slant.” How do we orient our work towards helping youth and young adults respond to God’s call to holiness for their lives? This session will explore creative ideas on engaging young people in discerning their role in the world.
Official Synod Website| Official Synod Documents - Vatican.va | USCCB Synod Website
- Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation "Christus Vivit" (Christ is Alive)
- Final Document of the Synod of Bishops on Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment
- Christus Vivit Summary by Vatican News
- USCCB Statement on Christus Vivit
- Synod document: Listen to, support, guide, include young people
- The Synod on Young People: What does the Final Document Say?
- Synod2018: Young People Discussion Groups Offer Reports
- Synod2018: Different Language Groups Offer Reports on 2nd Part of Instrumentum Laboris (Full Texts)
US Bishops' Interventions:
- Bishop Caggiano - Bishop of Bridgeport
- Bishop Barron - Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles
- Archbishop Chaput - Archbishop of Philadelphia
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The Saints of the Synod
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Brian Rhude, Project Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center, and Alison Young collaborated to create this video for their Catholic University America class project TRS 359: Teenagers:The Church Today and Tomorrow.
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