In top photo, young adults participate in the formation day held Nov. 7 in Christ the King Parish, Long Branch. Jose Santiago photos
Strengthening their connections to and building bridges with the Church was the goal of a formation day offered for Hispanic young adults held Nov. 7 in Christ the King Parish, Long Branch.
PHOTO GALLERY: Formation day for Hispanic young adults
Sponsored by the diocesan Office of Pastoral Planning Hispanic Initiatives, the event invited the 50 participants from around the four-county Diocese to explore relevant topics related to Hispanic ministry and to reflect on ways to grow in their faith and broaden their ministry experiences.
The day’s keynoter, Father Gustavo Rodriguez, coordinator of Hispanic Lay Formation for the Metuchen Diocese, spoke on the theme, “Discover Your Calling” – “ Descubre tu llamado” in which he shared reflections on the themes of identity, gifts and mission. One question Father Rodriguez asked participants was about their preference of attending Mass in English or Spanish to which the majority responded Spanish.
“For many Hispanic young adults, English is the language of their education, their work and their everyday interactions,” said Jossie Ramos, diocesan coordinator of Hispanic Initiatives. “But Spanish remains deeply connected to how they experience and express their Catholic faith.”
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