Nurturing the faith of the new generation - 2012 (BJMM008)

 

Nurturing the faith of the new generation

Looking beyond the JY Jubilee: Life in the movement, its spirituality, formation & working style

[Presented on 22 April 2012 at Jesus Youth - Bishops’ Meet, Dubai, UAE by Dr Edward A. Edezhath]

Nurturing the faith of the new generation has been a favored mission of the Church of every age and in contemporary times Jesus Youth movement has taken this mission close to its heart. This becomes ever more important in the context of the approaching Year of Faith:

Through his love, Jesus Christ attracts to himself the people of every generation: in every age he convokes the Church, entrusting her with the proclamation of the Gospel by a mandate that is ever new. Today too, there is a need for stronger ecclesial commitment to new evangelization in order to rediscover the joy of believing and the enthusiasm for communicating the faith. (Porta Fidei, 7)[1]

To share the message of salvation to the fast-changing contemporary world, the mother Church counts upon her dear children actively involved in the world out there, especially those in the fast-growing new generation ‘ecclesial movements’. With his characteristic effusion of the Spirit Pope John Paul II of happy memories exclaimed, “What a great need there is today for mature Christian personalities who are aware of their baptismal identity, of their call and mission in the Church and in the world! … This is where the ecclesial movements and new communities appear: they are the answer which has been raised up by the Holy Spirit to this dramatic challenge at the end of the millennium. You are this providential answer!” [2]

Already in many areas of Asia and the other parts of the world Jesus Youth movement has become quite a relevant model for engaging the present-day generation effectively with the message of Christ and also for nurturing them in the dynamics of Catholic life and culture. In a letter to the World Congress of Ecclesial Movements in May, 1998, Pope John Paul II spoke of the post conciliar movement as "a concrete ecclesial entity … with an itinerary of faith and Christian testimony that finds its own pedagogical method on a charism given … in determined circumstances and modes." As Jesus youth movement passed one of its thresholds of growth in the celebration of its silver jubilee of its inception and entered into another phase of its maturity, it is pertinent to ask, “what are some of the pedagogical approaches arising out of the distinguishing charism of Jesus Youth?” and to reflect on the Jesus Youth “itinerary of faith”.

1.    The Defining Context

As the primary emphasis of the movement is brining contemporary youth to a Christ-encounter and accompanying them into rootedness in Christian life and community, an on-going reflection on current youth orientations is extremely important for Jesus Youth movement as well as for understanding certain of the dynamics of this movement.

What are some of the distinguishing marks of contemporary life? Today’s generation is on the move. They seem to say “there is no permanent stay”[3]. They are good at multi-tasking and practically focused. They love and value relationships but have a nagging fear of commitment. A good number of them have faith and religion, but it is often impulsive and narrowly spanned, by way of time and content. A newer version of their favorite OS or useful App is only months away, and the same principle of rapid transformation is generally true of youth culture and its contours. The famous adage, “the only unchanging thing is change” is truer of the youth culture of today than ever before.

While the foregoing discussion points to some micro level preferences, certain of the macro level “new situations in human history which, in recent decades have become the places to proclaim and witness to the Gospel” has been indicated in the “Lineamenta” of the forthcoming XIII Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. These new sectors [4] are 1. Culture, 2. Migration, 3. The means of social communication, 4. Economic concerns, 5. Area of scientific and technological research, and 6. Civic and political life. While the document tries to point to the fast-changing face of the society that requires urgent attention by the Church, the list also serves as strong indicators of prime attention areas of contemporary youth world. “The new evangelization calls us to engage in dialogue with these sectors, not remaining confined to our communities and our institutions, but accepting the challenge to take part in these phenomena so as to speak and bear witness in these sectors, from the inside” [5]. Who else can do it but youth!

On another front families are facing multi-pronged challenges all across the world. Cultural changes coupled with the onslaught of the media and values that they carry are shaking the very foundations of domestic life. The greatest damage is suffered in the area of parenting and in imparting moral guidance to the younger generation. Consequently, most of the families find themselves completely at a loss.

Jesus Youth being a youth initiated as well as youth centered movement the above youth related concerns receive abundant focus and addressing such a culture in the context of faith transmission becomes the very raison d'etre for the movement. This focus has in turn given rise to a distinct approach to faith formation as well as to all other aspects of life and organization of the movement. On a further note many well-meaning elders and pastors in the Church discover in Jesus Youth an approachable channel for dialoguing with the culture of youth today, which otherwise may appear so very remote and unapproachable. In other words, the movement could double up as a two-way path for the Church to approach the youth culture today and vice versa.

2.    The Movement March

The example and teaching of Pope John Paul II have had a deep formative influence on Jesus Youth. His teachings on contemporary mission of the Catholic laity along with the emphasis on New Evangelization form the very core the movement’s orientations. The youth-to-youth approach or “the apostolate of the like towards like” [6] coupled with an emphasis on building faith centered lifestyle among the young generation differentiates Jesus Youth from other youth support groups of contemporary times.

For a quick intro to the movement: Jesus Youth is an international Catholic Youth Movement with a charismatic spirituality originated in Kerala, the picturesque coastal state in the southern tip of India, with its rich cultural backdrop and special Christian tradition of three Catholic rites and numerous other churches. Starting from 1976 the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) touched the lives of many in those parts resulting in the formation of a number of youth groups which were well networked by 1978. By the early 1980s, these groups had already matured into a vibrant presence. In 1985, the International Year of Youth, the network received a brand-new tag, ‘Jesus Youth’, which in turn helped it to forge ahead with a clearer vision for themselves, looking for greater participation in the Church and society. Stirred by the Spirit and impelled by their inner dynamism these youth took the spirit of the movement to their life situations and also to the places to which they moved for studies and jobs. From its small beginnings in Kerala, Jesus Youth gradually spread across the length and breadth of the country with an active presence in all the states of India. At the turn of the millennium the movement had already spread to a number of countries in different continents. Jesus Youth always values its joyful spontaneity, yet well thought out formation programs, youthful evangelistic ministries and coordination teams that evolved over the years ensured continuity and growth in the movement. This network of youth groups gradually matured into a full-fledged international Catholic movement that shared a number of characteristics with post-conciliar Catholic Ecclesial Movements. By the time Jesus Youth celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 2010 the movement had already been approved as Catholic movement by India Catholic Bishops (CBCI) and had become a vibrant presence in more than 30 countries and all continents.

3.    Life in the Movement: Towards Holiness and Mission


A fast-growing movement like Jesus Youth is a complex and dynamic reality not easily amenable to descriptions and definitions. With its twin emphasis of holiness and evangelization, it is easier to ask what some of the indispensable elements in the movement are that assist the members in their journey of formation and mission. Befriending a youth ‘out there’ in the ordinary circumstances of life, leading them to an “Encounter”, providing a supportive context and helpful tools for fostering this newfound treasure, forming them to the maturity of Christ-centred community living, and finally preparing to send them forth on their personal journey of mission, are the steps of this process that help a person in their faith maturing. As the youth reality is so varied and the movement is present to wide spectrum of youth situations, such as different age groups, cultural situations, country backgrounds, etc., this faith nurturing approach takes innumerable forms and styles. Yet what keeps the movement cohesive, enduring and effective is a certain set of tools and approaches that primarily promote faith-maturing and effective Christian life. They are:

1.      The Encounter: The Jesus Youth faith journey begins, informally, with a befriending or invitation of a Jesus Youth which leads to a period of companionship leading to a more formal Christ encounter or an adult renewal of baptism. In this process the person receives an initial rooting and sprouting in the Catholic faith, spiritual life, faith community as well as Christian mission.

2.      Fellowships: The Encounter is a virtual doorway to some Jesus Youth fellowship. These groups are mainly of four types: JY Households, prayer groups, ministry groups and informal fellowships. JY Households are groups of committed members for sharing and mutual support often comprising of smaller cell groups; prayer groups are more open groups of joyful fellowship and faith instruction; ministry groups come together with an emphasis on mission using certain talents and/or in certain situations; and, finally, there are a number of regular and occasional gatherings, online and otherwise that gather for friendship and mutual support. What characterize all these Jesus Youth fellowships are i) prayer, ii) faith up building, and iii) warmth of relationships. Prayer forms the lifeline of these groups, and how do they pray? For prayer these groups use a) informal prayer styles in line with Charismatic spirituality as well as b) more streamlined Jesus Youth Prayer mode, more attuned to traditional Catholic community prayers. In both cases there is abundant opportunity for singing, joyful praise and spontaneous shared prayers. For faith up building Word of God, Catholic Catechism and active participation in the liturgical cycle of the Church are made use of.

3.      JY Itinerary of Holiness (The six pillars): The movement strives to promote an active Catholic life style responding to the modern day challenges of a layperson by cultivating certain spiritual habits in each of its members, popularly known as the Six Pillars of Jesus Youth life style. They are: i) Prayer: A daily quiet time with the Lord leading to an experience of the companionship of Jesus enabling one to have a joyful attitude in daily life. ii) Word of God: A regular time with the Holy Scripture that helps in shaping one’s life according to God’s will. In this way the person learns a life style of seeking God’s guidance through continuous consultation. iii) Sacraments: Frequent recourse to these channels of grace helps one to lead a life of wholeness and strength. A Jesus Youth advances in holiness and receives power to fulfil the mission through the active participation in the liturgical life of the Church. iv) Fellowship: Christian life is a call to live the life of the Trinity in communion with one’s brothers and sisters in Christ through mutual support, encouragement and gentle correction. Informal relationships and groups, the JY Household, prayer groups and various Service Teams are the important forums of fellowship in Jesus Youth. v) Evangelization: The fruit of an active life with Jesus is a joyful commitment to witnessing and sharing the person and message of Jesus with others. This commitment to evangelization is the touchstone of effective Jesus Youth lifestyle. vi) Option for the poor: A willingness to serve those in need and a preferential option for the poor are the signs of a true disciple of Jesus Christ. Following the footsteps of the Master, who brought the Good News to the poor, Jesus Youth stretches out a helping hand to those burdened with poverty and deprivation.

4.      Formation Programs: As faith related and personal effectiveness formation is essential for mature living there is much emphasis in the movement for formation. While Grassroots trainings take place in the context of JY fellowships, the Live-in Trainings take place in centres. There are age and stage specific formations as well as talent and mission related trainings in the movement. Yearlong Full-timer Training, Discipleship Training, Master Builders, Professionals to Mission and the like are only a few of the varied formation programs in the movement.

5.      Ministries: Jesus Youth Ministries are mission oriented groups, some talent related mission like music, media, literature, etc. while others relating to certain life situation or career related initiatives like Campus Ministry, Teens Teams, etc.

6.      The Network: As a movement, Jesus Youth is a network of fellowships and active individuals. In the movement there is a coordinating network with Jesus Youth Councils at the International level to the local grassroots level. The movement is also characterized by a wide chain of leadership net often dubbed as the “JY Family”. In spite of the complexity brought about by the multiplicity of countries, cultures and levels of involvement such a leadership rapport is maintained though certain movement gatherings, leadership travel and effective use of communication pathways. There are also a number of informal leadership networks which function quite effectively, some of them with the help of the various online facilities.

4.     JY Formation: towards fuller life, personally, in the movement, in the church and in the world

Through the three decades of its evolution Jesus Youth movement has attempted a variety of faith transmission and youth accompaniment approaches. In spite of the fact that the whole dynamics is in a state of flux as the object of this process, the youth culture, is in constant metamorphosis, certain marked trends stand out amidst this jumble of Jesus Youth approaches to spiritual up building of the young generation.

Stages of Jesus Youth Formation

Path of journey of faith is at the same time the path of progress in God’s love. The movement comes across a person as a Seeker for a fuller life, often indirectly asking “what must I do . . .”[7]. In this first Contact Phase the movement helps the person to have a taste of the love of God, which leads him to an encounter with or an experiential knowledge of the Lord. In this second phase in the person’s walk as a Believer he or she is challenged to ‘loving God’ or actively responding to God’s love. Sharing the Love of God and finally building others in the Love of God.

The journey of formation is characterised by a spiritual plane, a phased guidance and a crossing of threshold. The four phased Jesus Youth formation plan can find correspondence to the four court arrangement of the ‘Tabernacle’ starting with the ‘Court of Gentiles’ leading finally to ‘the Holy of Holies’. In the Lineamenta of the forthcoming Synod of Bishops the Pope’s there is the observation on the need of this phased leading of today’s generation: “I think that today too the Church should open a sort of "Court of the Gentiles" in which people might in some way latch on to God, without knowing him and before gaining access to his mystery, at whose service the inner life of the Church stands.”[8] The movement of the people of Old Testament times from Court of Gentiles passing through the Inner Court, Holy Place and Holy of Holies becomes an image of spiritual journey of a young person from Contact Phase through Companion, Commitment phases to the Confirmed phase. Each court was separated by a door and passing the door was a significant step in one’s progress in holiness. Today the commitment ceremony or a solemn pledge marks the transition from one stage of spiritual journey to another. Perhaps a major departure from the OT image to contemporary reality is that in the former the journey of holiness was thought to be away from wider society and the world, but in the contemporary formation a Jesus Youth is equipped to go out into the world as a witness to be light and leaven in the wider world.

Faith formation of Jesus Youth movement tries to communicate the four part faith instruction format of the Church. The four phases of walk in holiness and mission dubbed as Contact, Companionship, Commitment and Confirmation phases have preferential content emphasis on the four parts of Catholic Catechism respectively.

i.        Contact Phase is characterized by the new person coming with a desire to discover God and the also this loving fellowship and the teaching content has the emphasis on “What Catholics believe and why” or the core Christian doctrine. The fellowship will attempt to take the person to a personal encounter with God or a “Baptism in the Holy Spirit”.

ii.       Companion Phase is the stage of a person’s gradual growth in the relationship with the Lord and getting introduced to the life and culture of the movement. As the person is gradually introduced to movement’s ‘Itinerary of Holiness’ the person also learns “How Catholics celebrate the mysteries of the faith” or the significance of sacraments. A focused formation ending with commitment ceremony takes the person to the next phase in the movement.

iii.     Commitment Phase finds the person to be a regular member of Jesus Youth movement, committed to the ‘six pillars’ and participation in its regular fellowship, “JY Household”. Here the emphasis is on the transmission as well as living of the Catechetical content of “How Catholics are to live” or the details of the moral life proposed by the Church. Another transition in the commitment is proposed by the movement if the person decides to be Confirmed member of the movement, for which the person signs up for a guided formation ending with a formal confirmation of their commitment.

iv.     Confirmation Phase finds a Jesus Youth with leadership responsibilities in the movement, the Church and the world. Here teaching emphasis is on the deeper aspects of prayer and spirituality, especially what the Catholic Catechism speaks on “How they should pray”.

The words of Pp John Paul II finds resonance in the formation plan of the movement: “One solid cause of hope [for a new springtime of Christian life in Asia] is the increasing number of better trained, enthusiastic and Spirit-filled lay people, who are more and more aware of their specific vocation within the ecclesial community.” [9].

Cornerstones of Jesus Youth Formation

Formation, more than its content, is a culture and transmission of a vision and a lifestyle of a community, the very life blood of a movement. What are some of the defining features of JY formation.

1)      Personally Experienced and Life Focused: A ‘personal encounter with Christ’ or having a ‘God experience’ becomes a starting point of Jesus Youth lifestyle. In an age of ‘infotainment’ such an experience oriented spirituality and faith transmission become quite relevant for the contemporary generation. In JY programs this is achieved through the personal lived conviction of the formators, their personal sharing, a preferential focus on informality, use of the media, greater participant involvement and the like.

2)      Formation through and for relationships: For youth relationships are central to their lives and so in JY formations this dimension receives great focus. These formation sessions may appear more like friendship building, engaging wholehearted participation and resulting in spontaneous follow up. Even spirituality and Trinitarian life are presented from the point of view of Father – Son or fraternal relationships. Healing of hurts, forgiveness, building relationships, etc. receive abundant focus in these training programs. And what is the outcome? Jesus Youth faith formation programs, if it is effective, end up forming right relationship with God, improving family ties and they in turn form loving fellowships.

3)      Formation for a culture and lifestyle: Jesus Youth programs invite people to a culture with Christian foundations and they result in instilling a lifestyle in individuals and in fellowships. There are characteristic songs and styles, even a kind of language. There is the goal of training people in the habits of the Six Pillars that result in a JY Lifestyle.

4)      Youthful language and dynamics: Clichés and monotony are the greatest roadblocks of spiritual intake for youth. Jesus Youth programs attracts youth, because they use youthful language and dynamics. “Evangelization loses much of its force and effectiveness if it does not take into consideration the actual people to whom it is addressed, if it does not use their language, their signs and symbols, if it does not answer the questions they ask, and if does not have an impact on their concrete life”[10]. These dynamics have changed over the years, but in the movement there is a natural and on-going reflection about formation dynamics.

5)      Community Context: Jesus Youth formation programs take place in the context of a local or wider community and they in turn become portals of entry into a community. Every stage of preparation for a program is done by a close-knit group. Very often good number of senior Jesus Youth are present during any such training. As a result of this the formation becomes a process of getting added to the wider JY community.

6)      Teaming up of Charisms: A Formation Team is a prerequisite for any JY formation. This in effect becomes a collaborative effort of committed Christians with complementing spiritual gifts. Teaching, music, personal encouragement, service, media talents, insightful guidance skills, prayer animation, groups dynamics, general team and program coordination, etc. are Chrisms that come to take clear contributory role in most Jesus Youth programs. That these roles are undertaken by youth themselves adds to the efficacy of these formations.

7)      Supported by prayer: Every Jesus Youth program is seen as a spiritual campaign, especially leading a person to salvation experience and missionary maturity. As a result prayer support for the trainees and for the whole effort by the Formation Team and by the wider community becomes a crucial ingredient of the formation.

8)      Part of an inspiring vision: There is an underlying effort in the movement to keep the vision of the movement and wider Church alive, and also to communicate the same through every faith formation module. A firm foundation of this vision comes from a conscious effort to learn from and integrate with the vision of the Church.

9)      Challenge to mission: There is gradual progression of themes in a Jesus Youth Faith Formation program: i) Context, ii) Confession of faith, iii) Commitment, and iv) Call to mission. The end part mostly comprise of the Great Commission, models and examples, specific planning and commissioning ceremony. The vibrancy and relevance of the movement is primarily due to this emphasis on mission.

10)   Taught by living models: In the tradition of the Israel as well as the Church saints play a vital role of faith transmission. Case study of saints, short hagiography clips, mission examples, personal testimonies, interviews, panel sharing, select group animators are all different modes of transmission of examples of ‘faith made flesh’ in an everyday Jesus Youth program.

11)   The Conviction Factor: The clarity of conviction of leaders and trainers as well as the ministry groups add a special quality and fascination to Jesus Youth programs. The Great Teacher taught ‘with authority’ and that made the difference between His approach and that of the teachers of the day.

12)   Continuity and on-going career and life context: What makes Jesus Youth different from other similar movements is the dynamics that ensure continuity and follow up, including its relevance to life and family.

5.    The Missionary Face of Jesus Youth

The name Jesus Youth brings to mind a number of vivid images of mission: zealous and friendly catholic campus groups in the universities, engineering and medical colleges and other educational institutions; young full-time volunteers who set apart one year after graduation to work in missions; various initiatives for online presence and groupings including those on the Facebook, other social networking sites, YouTube, etc.; captivating kids and teens catechetical approaches grouped as Teens Ministry and Angels Army; vibrant media initiatives like the Rex Band; a number of interesting formation approaches and modules; youth initiated youth animation modules for priests, sisters and elders labelled “Communion”; various exhibition and art related initiatives; Nurses Meets, professionals’ gatherings, young couples groups; and much more. It is pertinent to ask what engenders this zeal and commitment in the movement and also in the individuals Jesus Youth.

i.        Spirit of New Evangelization: Pope John Paul II’s call for a New Evangelization “one that is new in its fervour, new in its methods and new in its expression" [11] had caught the imagination of Jesus Youth from the very beginnings. The movement carries a special evangelistic burden for youth and has always searched for greater effectiveness in reaching out to youth. More than any technique it is this felt need that impels Jesus Youth to mission. Any program or formation session in Jesus Youth invariable lead to a call to mission and very often mission planning. This habit has kept mission on top of Jesus Youth agenda.

ii.       Youth to Youth: Jesus Youth is an initiative of youth and for youth and naturally retains its focus on the youth reality. Years of experience have given Jesus Youth the conviction that the most effective instruments to minister to youth are youth themselves. Youth always look for challenging models. When they see and listen to people of their age group living active Christian life and witnessing to Jesus, it is always more convincing.

iii.     Teaming up for mission: In the movement there is an attempt to have a fine blending of the involvement of youth and presence of mature elders. Priests, religious and families often forget the dividing lines to complement each other in reaching out and offer guidance to youth. Jesus Youth animators, whether priests, religious or laity, often manifest an extraordinary zeal to reach out and accompany youth. This surely is a strongpoint of the movement.

iv.     Formation that promotes mission: The movement has a variety of formation programs, but some topics come up repeatedly in most of these. Love of God, Acceptance of Jesus as Lord and Saviour, sensitivity to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, What and how of Evangelization, Self Awareness, My personal call, Charisms, etc. Not just the topics that promote deep sense of mission, but the very dynamics of Jesus Youth programs help instil in the participant a deep desire for mission. Personal faith and mission witness sharing, panel sharing, anointing prayer, outreach sessions, social exposures, etc. also lead to this missionary commitment.

v.       A Paradigm of call-equip-fellowship-send forth-followup: The missionary commitment and journey in the life of an individual follows a pattern and Jesus Youth is sensitive to that reality. On the  path  of life someone with a missionary commitment challenges and invites an individual to new byway of life’s journey, often to a comminty of people with mission, where he or she  is specifically equipped for a newfound responsibility. The process and event of sending forth is invariably a turning point for  the person as well as for the wider movement. Each committed Jesus Youth is in turn a precious gift to the movement and the Church, contributing in very distinct manner. This consciousness sets the special tone of Jesus Youth missionary style.

vi.     Ministry Approach: With the vision of sharing the faith and building a witnessing Christian community there is always an effort in the movement to promote various ministries. A Jesus Youth ministry usually begins as a simple initiative of an individual or a small youth fellowship, to share Jesus in a specific context, using some special talent or charism. From a simple initiative this grows step by step into an organized movement and it gets accepted as a formal ministry of Jesus Youth. While helping young people to come together and grow in fellowship, a Jesus Youth ministry prepares youth to practice a life style of evangelism.

vii.    An eye on contemporary tools: In Jesus Youth mission being a felt response of ordinary youth to their life situations impelled by their own inner call, there is a natural tendency to use the language and approaches that are in tune with their living situations. Use of trendy music or skits, video clips or games, all arise out of this natural desire to communicate effectively. The ‘netizens’ of today spontaneously use Facebook or YouTube to share their positive likes and experiences. This in turn makes Jesus Youth evangelization effective and relevant.

viii.  Continuity and networking: Unlike many other youth realities, Jesus Youth has steadily built up and refined formation and mission approaches and this in turn has made them more professional and mature. In an age of global growth and linkages, the movement has very effectively made use of networking possibilities for formation as well as mission initiatives. The modern media and technology have thrown up immense possibilities of communication, organisation and updating and these have come to be of great assistance for the movement.  

ix.      Constantly challenged to ‘deeper and wider’ missionary fields: Missionary dynamism of the movement begins and blooms with a spiritual emphasis and in the precincts of JY community and the mother Church, but a number of them as they walk further enter into deeper and wider commitments, very often, with greater socio-cultural implications. Some of the contemporary forays into political involvement, targeted immersion in the wider media realm, planned placement of families and missionary communities, focused business initiatives, special projects of Child Support, healthcare, etc. are strong pointers of future JY mission.

In Conclusion

The world is facing new challenges every day. Technology is changing rapidly, political processes posing new issues, the moral questions that new generation raises are disturbing. The Church on the other hand is eagerly seeking the intervention of God’s Spirit to bring in something creative, joyful and new in these changing circumstances. In this special context Jesus Youth movement has a unique mission to fulfil, in the Church and in the world. That the Church regards the movement with much love and encouragement lends a fresh resolve to renew its efforts of renewal and mission. May the Lord who called us and ‘appointed to live for the praise of his glory’ lead us to greater commitment and fruitfulness.



[1] Pp Benedict XVI. Porta Fidei, 7

[2] John Paul II, to members of ecclesial movements and new communities, at the vigil of Pentecost, L'Osservatore Romano, Spanish language edition, June 5, 1998.

[3] Heb 13:14

[4] The Sectors Calling for the New Evangelization, Lineamenta, Synod of Bishops: XIII Ordinary General Assembly, 6.

[5] Ibid.

[6] Vatican Council II, Lay People, 13

[7] Acts 2:37

[8] Lineamenta, Synod of Bishops: XIII Ordinary General Assembly, 5

[9] John Paul II. Ecclesia in Asia, 9.

[10] Pope Paul VI, Evangelii Nuntiandi, 63

[11] Pp. John Paul II - Haiti, 1983


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