ASIA/TAIWAN - Formation course for youth leaders of Ecclesial Base Communities

Chia Yi (Agenzia Fides) - “A leader as sign and servant of Love”: this was the theme chosen by the Formation Committee in the Diocese of Chia Yi (Taiwan), for their youth leaders of Ecclesial Base Communities. According to Christian Life Weekly, the weekly bulletin of the Archdiocese of Tai Pei, the 3-day formation course organized by the Committee was attended by 116 high school students and 35 young adult members from the Committee and from among the Missionary Animation team. During the course, they discussed the course’s theme, in light of Sacred Scripture. The two main topics were: “being a leader that serves the community” and “Love and Mercy.” The new Bishop Thomas Chung presided the closing Mass and rite of missionary sending of the youth, inviting them to imitate Jesus. The President of the Missionary Committee, in speaking to the young people, reminded them of the importance of their interior growth, following the light of Christian teachings. (NZ) (Agenzia Fides 13/3/2008; righe 12, parole 158)