The Joyful Mission of Jesus Youth: A Charism for Our Times (BJMM052)
The Joyful Mission of Jesus Youth: A Charism for Our Times (Presented at the Canadian Movements Gathering 2025. Prepared by Edward Edezhath on behalf of Jesus Youth Canada.) “A life rooted in Christ becomes a life of contagious joy.” At the recent Movements Gathering in Canada, members of the Jesus Youth (JY) community presented the following reflections on their identity, mission, and service to the Church. What emerged was a portrait of a movement that is both deeply spiritual and refreshingly contemporary — a community of missionary disciples radiating joy wherever they go. 1. A Charism of Joyful Mission (1. What is the primary charism of the Jesus Youth movement?) At its core, Jesus Youth is a missionary movement at the service of the Church. Its distinctive charism is to live and share the joy of life in Christ, helping especially young people encounter Jesus personally and grow in holiness. Rooted in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, the movement emphasizes a personal experience ...