Youth Activities

The Youth Festival of St. James Vicariate that took place on October 18th in Deir Rafat. As we informed On Saturday, October 18, nearly two hundred young people from across Israel, from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Nazareth, and the Galilee, gathered for the Youth Festival organized by the St. James Vicariate for Hebrew-Speaking Catholics.

Youth Festival at Deir Rafat: In a time marked by tension, uncertainty, and grief, the Marian Shrine of Deir Rafat became a place of radiant hope.

On Sunday, August 31st, the Youth Ministry Team had the unique opportunity to participate in an archaeological workshop held in the Antiquity Park in Ashkelon. This enriching experience combined history, hands-on learning, and fellowship in one of Israel’s most historically significant locations.

Last weekend (16-17.05.25) the Desert Flower Young Adults Group celebrated its Jubilee. The weekend in Tiberias marked by very hot weather was the last meeting in this pastoral year. We present short report from the event.

Last weekend (9-10.05.25) 14 young people from the Vicariate participated in the third "Journey of Hope". This time the destination was our community in Haifa. We present a short report from the event.

Last Tuesday (06.05.25), at the Church of the Redeemer in the Old City of Jerusalem, Pastor Ines Fischer and the Evangelical Congregation of German Language in Jerusalem hosted an evening gathering. Danielle Maman and Monika Faes shared insights about their work with children and youth without legal residency status.

Last weekend (14–15.03), at the facility of Community Jesus Brotherhood in Latroun took place a meeting for the Young Adults Group. Those who in age 25-35 want to dedicate their time to reflection, prayer, encounter with others and relax came from various places in Israel. We present a short overview of the weekend.

An unforgettable weekend in Beersheva (07-08.03) with SJV youth participating from different parishes.

Thursday (02.01) was the day on which our Christmas Musical was presented at the Auditorium of Notre Dame Center in Jerusalem. Here is a short report from this remarkable event.

With hearts filled with joy, the St. James Vicariate warmly invites you to “Simha, the Angel Bringing Hope”, a delightful Christmas musical that celebrates the spirit of the season. This enchanting musical, starring children as the heart of the story, brings the wonder of Christmas to life in a way that uplifts and inspires.

The Desert Flower (25-35) group held its second meeting of the Pastoral year in Jerusalem over the weekend of November 15–16, 2024.

The last meeting of the Young Adults Group in this pastoral year took place in Tiberias on Friday and Saturday (21-22.06).

This past weekend (April 26-27), the vibrant "Young Adults" group of our community embraced a journey of faith and fellowship in the tranquil haven of Ein Karem. Amidst the historical echoes of this sacred place, individuals aged 25 to 35 gathered to continue their cherished tradition of spiritual growth and communal connection. The serene retreat was marked by moments of introspection, lively discussions, and a shared exploration of the profound cultural and religious tapestry that binds them. This article unfolds the story of their weekend, highlighting the enriching encounters and heartfelt gratitude extended to those who made this experience possible.

From 12th to 14th of December, the Christmas camp of St James Vicariate was held at the Deir Rafat Monastery for boys and girls aged 13+.

Last weekend (01-02.12) marked a significant and uplifting event for the vibrant community of young adults (aged 25-35) at the heart of our Catholic congregation. The gathering, filled with moments of prayer, fellowship, and spiritual reflection, brought together individuals eager to deepen their faith and forge lasting connections with like-minded peers.

Last weekend (September 22-23) the group of Young Adults had its spiritual retreat in the Monastery of John the Baptist in Ein Karem. Fr. Piotr guided the meeting. The group gathers the people in the age of 25-35 who are not married.

As the sun set on the final day of the extended holiday season, and with the imminent return to school just around the corner, the Jerusalem community orchestrated a memorable evening - an End of Summer Party. The event was a warm invitation extended to all students, a gathering that would not only resonate as a special Mass but also as an occasion to celebrate being together.

A group of twenty young Catholics from St. James Vicariate participated in the World Youth Day in Lisbon. They were accompanied by fr. Apolinary and Fr. Tiago. A visit paid also fr. Piotr. Their presence was seen by the Vatican News. We present the official article published by Vatican News in various languages.

The youth group of St. James that participated in the World Youth Day came back from Lisbon. We present the last part of their trip by Danielle.

The Youth-group Desert Flower continues its adventure in Portugal during World Youth Day. We present another event report by Danielle.