Dear Friends,
We hope that you are keeping well.
We continue to thank the Lord for His mercies and protection as we navigate a different normal. This issue we share testimonies of the goodness that we have experienced as we navigate conducting our programs online and share with you about holding onto our trust in the Lord as He leads us through new waters.
Know that we keep you in our prayers as we walk together with the Lord in this season of unfamiliarity. In these times where we are called to grow and walk in faith, let us focus not on where we walk, but the ONE who walks with us through it all!
In God’s Love,
The Team, Office for Young People
ORDINARY TIME GROWTH SERIES
TESTIMONY & THANKSGIVING
OYP FRESHMEN RETREATS
UPCOMING EVENTS
PARTICIPATE:
PRAY FOR COVID-19:
Contribute to Our Prayer Bouquet
Join us in prayer as we continue to call on the Lord to heal our land and the world. Let us persevere in prayer and stand strong together!
LISTEN:
HE CALLS ME TO DEEPER WATERS
In this season of uncertainty and unfamiliarity where the waters ahead are unclear and uncertain, may we be reminded that Jesus is our one true certainty and constant.
We invite you to listen as you read on.
FEATURE:
ORDINARY TIME GROWTH SERIES
“We recognise that even though we are called to go somewhere with the Lord, that what is more important, is WHO we are on the journey with. When we see that the Lord is our constant through the storms and waves of life, we can move in our uncertainty and learn to accept that this is a large part of our life here on Earth!”
– Joelle Tan
As we navigate the longest stretch of Ordinary Time in our liturgical calendar, we remain mindful that it is no less of a significant time for our spiritual life. To accompany and encourage you in this season, we share with you our Ordinary Time Growth Series which covers the different aspects of spiritual growth and staying the course on this journey. We pray that this series will serve as encouragement as we journey towards Advent! Keep your eyes peeled for more from this series!
TESTIMONY & THANKSGIVING
ANEW Holiday Sessions
“I thank God for reminding me that it is okay to be feeling down at times and that He is always present around me. Despite not having Mass or the Eucharist, there is still a community of brothers & sisters in Christ who have the same purpose in wanting to grow closer to God during these times and I thank Him for introducing them to me. I also thank Him for giving me more understanding on how to discern and hear His voice, especially since we live in a rather ‘noisy’ world.” – Gerald Lew
TESTIMONY & THANKSGIVING
CAYA: MARCHING WITH CHRIST
“The Lord has also realigned my sights for NS. Where previously I felt that physical exercise was my main motivation, the Lord now calls to me focus on Him because He will never fail me. Only in Jesus will I find true joy and satisfaction … So, will you join me in surrendering NS to the Lord and bring Him to everyone you meet there?” – Lyon Olsen, 21
TESTIMONY & THANKSGIVING
GRADUATING UNI STUDENTS RETREAT
Over the weekend of 3-5 July, we held the Graduating Uni Students retreat with the largest number of participants to date (more than 130). The theme of the retreat was “The Lord will guide you always” (Isaiah 58:11). We thank the Lord that students from overseas universities were able to join us as well. Read on for thanksgiving from our participants.
UPCOMING
OYP Freshmen Retreats: NUS, Yale
Calling all freshmen entering NTU or NUS or Yale this Aug! Are you looking for a community to kickstart your uni life with? Come join us for these upcoming OYP freshmen retreats!
NUS – 21st – 24th July (http://tinyurl.com/OYPNUSparticipants)
Yale – 25th July (http://tinyurl.com/FODync20)
Sign ups are now open at the links above. Invite a friend or two to come along with you on this adventure as you explore this new uni-verse with the Lord
For more information on uni happenings, follow the Kickstart telegram channel and these communities on instagram: NUS @nus_css, Yale @ubi.caritas.ync! We look forward to seeing you soon and starting this journey with you!
UPCOMING
RCIY
Who: All young people (16-35 years)
When: 4 consecutive Sundays, starting from 24 May (Sun), 3-5pm
Where: Online!
More than 300 young people gathered together for Sundays on the Mount to break the Word of God together over the last 3 sessions! We reflected on what/who we were living for, what makes us unfree, and the movement towards living as beloved children of God.
“I am thankful to God for the reigniting of our faith through the Holy Spirit especially in this trying time, for the revelation of our bondage in our sharing group and the strength to step out of our comfort.” – Aloisius Stephen, 26
Join us for the final session this coming Sunday!
UPCOMING
SUNDAYS ON THE MOUNT II
Sundays on the Mount is back for our second series! Whether you have been through our first series or are joining us for the first time, we invite ALL to sign up.
Join us on this 4-week online series every Sunday, to gather as One Church on the Day of the Lord, journeying with fellow e-Pilgrims. We may not be able to meet physically, but we can still gather to grow in our discipleship journey and in our relationship with God.
Who: All young people (16-35 years)
When: 4 consecutive Sundays, starting from 26 Jul (Sun), 3-5pm
Where: Online!
Can’t make it for all 4 sessions? Just indicate your attendance accordingly. Sign up today and invite a friend to join you too!
ONGOING
SEEDS OF GROWTH
Join us for our Seeds of Growth 2020 sessions as we learn how to grow in faith and walk with God through this season.
With the current COVID-19 situation, some of us may find it difficult to remain close to Jesus. Yet, the Lord still invites us into a time of growth and deepening of our relationship with him during this period!
As described in this year’s theme “A life in Christ, Alive in Christ”, through the sessions, we will learn how we can live out our lives as disciples amidst the hustle & bustle and secularity of school life, especially in this season.
Sign up to receive what the Lord desires to give you and invite your friends as well!
SAVE THE DATE
TREASURE#12
Save the date to attend OYP’s encounter retreat, organised specially for young working adults!
Dates: 6 Nov (Fri), 8pm to 9 Nov (Mon), 6pm. Includes taking 1-day leave on 9 Nov.
We hope to hold this retreat regardless, face-to-face or online. Stay tuned for more info on sign-ups! Come, and discover for yourself the priceless treasure that can only be found in Jesus, our Lord.
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For enquiries, please email: info.oyp@catholic.org.sg