LIFTED Live in the Forecourt! celebrated the gifts and hopes of young people in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. This was the final large event of the year for Catholic Youth Parramatta (CYP) before the massive Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Sydney later this year.
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James Camden, Sr Rosie Drum MGL and Qwayne Guevara, the CYP team, were overjoyed by the night’s infectious energy. The night featured jumping castles, music, bands, food stalls, evanglisation groups and more.
Most Rev Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, spoke to great acclaim, pointing to the centrality of young people in his vision.
Youth bands performed short sets of contemporary music and songs with spiritual significance to the gathered crowds.
The Diocesan Dance Crew blew the audience away with their talented choreography. The youth needed no prompting, as they spontaneously danced as well. Salsa dancers also impressed the crowds with their unique style.
A multimedia team was present from the Communications Services Unit of the Diocese of Parramatta, recording the enthusiastic response and deep faith of participants in a booth dubbed ‘60 seconds with Pope Francis’. These short pieces will become key components of the Diocese of Parramatta’s response to the Year of Youth in 2018.
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“This is part of our mission to create a safe and affirming environment that mirrors the positive ingredients of popular culture, yet showcases the gifts of identifying with the young Church of Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains,” James Camden, Director of Catholic Youth Parramatta, said.
