The Knights of the Southern Cross

Service and Christianity

2008 Formation Programme

1. World Youth Day - an introduction

(DOC 47Kb) World Youth Day is much more than an event. It is a time of deep spiritual renewal, the fruits of which benefit the whole of society. (Benedict XVI - Appeal for 23rd World Youth Day)

2. The Message of the WYD Cross

(DOC 37Kb) The Cross of Christ! Carry it throughout the world as a symbol of Christ's love for humanity…(Pope John Paul II)

3. The Message of the WYD Icon

(DOC 33Kb) Today I also entrust to you...the Icon of Mary. (John Paul II)

4. Call to Witness - WYD Theme

(DOC 41Kb) "...to give witness to Christ. "You will be my witnesses," he says." (Bishop Anthony Fisher)

5. SACRAMENTUM CARITATIS - an introduction

(DOC 39Kb) "…a renewed commitment to the Eucharistic enthusiasm and fervour in the Church" (Sacramentum Caritatis #5)

6. THE EUCHARIST - A Mystery to be Believed

(DOC 36Kb) "What wonder must the Eucharistic mystery awaken in our own hearts" (Sacramentum Caritatis #1)

7. THE EUCHARIST - A Mystery to be Celebrated

(DOC 37Kb) "…..you yourselves are what you have received." (St. Augustine of Hippo)

8. THE EUCHARIST - A Mystery to be Lived

(DOC 36Kb) "…there is nothing more beautiful than to be surprised by the Gospel, by the encounter with Christ. There is nothing more beautiful than to know him and to speak to others of our friendship with him." (Benedict XVI - Homily at Installation as Pope)

Forward

(DOC 39Kb) Bishop Mulkearns introduction

Programme Overview

(DOC 46Kb) Method of running the above programme segments