150 young people participated in the Marist Youth Congress of México Occidental
More than 150 young people from the Province of México Occidental participated in the 1st Marist Youth Congress, which took place June 15-16 at the Marist University of Guadalajara. Present at the meeting were Brother Luis Enrique Rodríguez Santana, provincial, Brother Fernando Luis Alberto Hernández López, provincial councilor, and other brothers and lay Marists.
The young people who attended are part of 13 Marist delegations: Franco Mexicano University Center, Franco Guadalupe School, Mexico Institute of Ciudad Juarez, Companions on the Road of Ciudad Juarez, Villa de Guadalupe, Cervantes Costa Rica School, Cervantes Loma Bonita School, Marist University of Guadalajara, Mexico Institute of Tijuana, Northwest School (Los Mochis), Aguascalientes Institute, Morelos School of Tepatitlan and Montejo University Center.
The event, organized by the area of Marist Youth of the Nucleus of Charism and Marist Life of the Province, had as its objective to listen to the young people, to strengthen their formation as leaders committed to Marist values and their positive contribution to society.
In his speech, Brother Provincial, Luis Enrique Rodríguez Santana, stressed the importance of the congress as a space to “grow as people” and to be “beacons of hope” in a turbulent world. “Dear young people, this congress is an opportunity to dialogue, learn from others and join forces to build a more just and humane world. Each of you has a super important role in this journey of transformation. Do not underestimate the power you have with your voice and your actions. Do not forget that we have been summoned and sent by the One who is Life. Together we can make a difference and build a future full of hope and opportunities for all. May this Marist Youth Congress be the beginning of an exciting and transformative journey. Go ahead, because the world needs your valuable contribution”, said the provincial.
During the days of the congress there were different activities such as workshops, dialogue and debate tables, a panel (The voice of Marist youth: challenges and perspectives for the future), training for teachers, small talks and recreational spaces.