The Cross
stands for Jesus Christ our Lord, Brother of the young, the center of youth ministry. Its central position
signifies the fundamental role of Jesus in the Double Celebration. Its standing firm resonates with the Scripture theme of the Double Celebration: “Stand firm in the faith… Do all your work in love.” The yellow color depicts that Jesus is the light
of the world, especially of the youth, and that he is the model for youth ministry. Its inclined stance towards the three human figures gives emphasis to the Incarnation, the prime basis and motive for youth ministry.
The three (3) human figures
reaching out to and holding the Cross symbolize the youth who yearn for meaning and fullness in the Lord. They also represent the Catholic youth ministry in the Philippines with its three goals of establishing and strengthening the youths’ relationship with Christ, providing opportunities for personal growth, and encouraging
community involvement.
Their colors yellow, orange and red signify
the following about the Filipino youth: their energy and passion, their
diversity, as well as their vital importance in the life of the Church and society. Their one direction represents the journey of youth ministry towards one vision, despite its various forms and settings.
The number twenty-five (25)
depicts the number of years since the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Youth was
created. The creation of the commission and of other youth ministries in the dioceses and in other levels is a grace from
God and a gift of the Catholic Church in the Philippines to the young. The inclination of the number to the Cross show that these years were lived in constant striving to be faithful to the Lord and His preferential love for the youth.
The blue circle at the background symbolizes the fullness of life which the Church, through her youth ministry,
would like to offer to the youth. The color blue also stands for Mary, our mother and model for young people on loving
surrender to God’ s will, she who is present in every young person’s journey with Christ. It also represents the spirit of
ecclesial communion, with everyone in the Church taking part, in which the Double Celebration and youth ministry are
undertaken.
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