Christmas concert highlights youth's role in Church, society

Young achievers in various spheres of Church and society are set to inspire and challenge fellow youth in a Christmas concert that highlights young people’s contribution to social development.

Themed “Kabataang Pilipino: Handog sa Bayan at Simbahan,” the Christmas carol festival features young achievers in the field of entertainment and arts, politics and philanthropy.

As recognized leaders in their respective fields of endeavor, the young achievers will give inspirational talks, motivating their young audience that it is possible to build a nation of progressive and morally stalwart citizens.

“We want to inspire and uplift the spirits of the young audience, as well as the young at heart,” said Monsignor Vic Bauson of the Archdiocese of Manila’s Ministry on Campus-Archdiocesan Commission on Youth.

Performers include popular artists Yeng Constantino, Jovit Baldivino and Markki Stroem, as well youth ministries and organizations such as the De La Salle University Chorale, Hail Mary the Queen Children’s Choir, Kilyawan Boys Choir, Las Piñas Boys Choir, University of the East Chorale and the Claret Hataw.

Manila Archbishop-elect Bishop Luis Antonio Tagle will also give a short address to the assembly.

The concert is part of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines’ Year of the Youth celebrations, which will culminate on December 16 this year.The CBCP-Year of the Youth was proclaimed by the Church in the Philippines to increase the people’s awareness of their plight and promote the youth’s active role in the church and society.

“The Year of the Youth is the Catholic Church’s way of showing its undying love for and hope in the Filipino youth,” explained Fr. Nono Alfonso, SJ of Jesuit Communications.

The Christmas concert, dubbed “Namamasko Po! Karoling ng Kabataang Pinoy” will be held on December 10, 2011 at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum. It will be aired a week later on Studio 23.

The event is organized by the Archdiocese of Manila’s Ministry on Campus-Archdiocesan Commission on Youth and Jesuit Communications Foundation. Tickets are available at all Tanging Yaman outlets and at the Jesuit Communications office. Contact 426-5971 or email jcf@admu.edu.ph. (CBCPNews)