Latin Mass Catholics Prepare for World Youth Day 2008
A youth movement for Catholics devoted to the classical form of the Roman liturgy (the so-called
"Latin Mass") is planning to attend World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney, Australia. Juventutem derives its name from a Latin word
for "youth" and is a multi-national organization dedicated to the daily sanctification of young Catholics through traditional
devotions and liturgy. Pope Benedict has recently advocated a wider use of the Latin Mass in the Church in his papal letter
"Summorum Pontificum," and devotion to this "extraordinary rite" of the Roman liturgy is growing.
Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) January 4, 2008 -- A youth movement for Catholics devoted to the classical form of the Roman liturgy (the so-called
"Latin Mass") is planning to attend World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney, Australia. Juventutem derives its name from a Latin word
for "youth" and is a multi-national organization dedicated to the daily sanctification of young Catholics through traditional
devotions and liturgy. Pope Benedict has recently advocated a wider use of the Latin Mass in the Church in his papal letter
"Summorum Pontificum," and devotion to this "extraordinary rite" of the Roman liturgy is growing.
One of the most surprising news stories to come out of World Youth Day 2005 in Cologne, Germany
was the presence there of a group of young Catholics, numbering some 1000-strong, who were worshipping God using some of the
oldest rites in the Catholic Church -- including the Tridentine (or "Latin") Mass. This multi-national group called itself
"Juventutem", a term which appears at the beginning of the pre-Vatican II missal of the Catholic liturgy: "Introibo ad altare
Dei. Ad Deum qui laetificat juventutem meam," meaning "I will go up to the Altar of God. To God, who gives joy to my youth."
Newspapers and magazines covered the story of these unusual young people who were so devoted to
the ancient traditions, music and devotions of the Catholic Church. Cardinal Francis George (USA), Cardinal George Pell (Australia),
Bishop Fernando Arêas Rifan (Brazil) and Archbishop Raymond Burke (USA) were among those Church dignitaries celebrating liturgies
and leading devotions for Juventutem in 2005, which were often attended by WYD pilgrims coming from other groups to participate
in the beautiful Masses and experience Gregorian chant.
Although 2005 was the beginning of Juventutem, much has happened in the intervening three years.
It is now not so unusual to hear of a group of people devoted to the classical form of the Roman liturgy in the Catholic Church.
In July of 2007, Pope Benedict issued a papal letter entitled "Summorum Pontificum", in which he advocated a wider use of
these liturgical books in the Church. One reason for doing so, in fact, was the widespread devotion to these liturgical forms
by young Catholics throughout the world.
"Immediately after the Second Vatican Council it was presumed that requests for the use of the
1962 Missal would be limited to the older generation which had grown up with it," the Holy Father writes in his letter to
bishops accompanying "Summorum Pontificum", "But in the meantime it has clearly been demonstrated that young persons too have
discovered this liturgical form, felt its attraction and found in it a form of encounter with the Mystery of the Most Holy
Eucharist, particularly suited to them."
Juventutem and other groups devoted to what Pope Benedict has now termed the "extraordinary form"
of the Roman Rite are not the curiosity they once might have been in 2005.
Juventutem has now become an international youth movement whose goal is the daily sanctification
of Catholic youth through Roman traditions. A contingent of Juventutem members will meet this summer in Australia for WYD
2008, and the organizers plan a 2-week long schedule of religious and cultural events.
Juventutem USA has organized a WYD 2008 group package, led by Rev. Fr. Denis Buchholz of the Institute
of Christ the King, Sovereign Priest. This priestly order, founded in 1990, is entirely devoted to the liturgical forms of
the extraordinary rite. Fr. Buchholz was part of Juventutem at WYD 2005 and is currently pro rector of Old St. Patrick Roman
Catholic Oratory in Kansas City, MO. The schedule of events includes daily Mass according to the extraordinary rite; lauds,
vespers, and compline on most days; catechesis and rosary; attendance at the Papal Mass; and of course, some days to explore
Australia. All Catholics aged 16-30 are welcome to join the group.
For more information on joining Juventutem USA in Australia for WYD 2008, please visit www.juventutemusa.org.
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BROOKLYN, NY (MARCH 20, 2008) - With World Youth Day 2008 approaching fast, many Catholic youth groups are gearing
up for the trip to Australia and the chance to meet other young Catholics from all over the world – as well as the Holy
Father. The International Juventutem Federation is among those going to Sydney, and has planned an extensive two-week program
showcasing the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite (also known as the “Latin” or “Tridentine” Mass).
In 2007, Pope Benedict issued a new document that liberalized the use of this rite in the Church, entitled "Summorum
Pontificum." The Juventutem pilgrims are eager to show their appreciation for this momentous pronouncement through their program
at WYD 2008. Juventutem is comprised of young Catholics from all over the world who have found the rich traditions of the
Church to be a source of joy and grace in their lives.
Founded in 2005, Juventutem has now become an international
youth movement whose goal is the daily sanctification of Catholic youth through Roman traditions. It is represented on the
local level by numerous national groups. In a recent letter to the International Juventutem Federation, Cardinal Castrillon
Hoyos (President of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei) writes, “You are young Catholics, loyal to the hierarchy
of the Church and attracted by the ‘forma extraordinaria’ of the Roman liturgy, in particular by the Missal of
the Blessed John XXIII. I encourage you in your aim, that is to say your sanctification through the Roman traditions of the
Church.” Juventutem hopes to bring greater awareness of these traditions to fellow Catholics at World Youth Day.
Spaces
are still available with the Juventutem USA group, and more information can be found at www.juventutemusa.org. The group will be led by Rev. Fr. Denis Buchholz of the Institute of Christ the King, Sovereign Priest. This priestly order,
founded in 1990, is entirely devoted to the liturgical forms of the extraordinary rite. Fr. Buchholz was part of Juventutem
at WYD 2005 and is currently pro rector of Old St. Patrick Roman Catholic Oratory in Kansas City, MO. The schedule of events
includes daily Mass according to the extraordinary rite; lauds, vespers, and compline on most days; catechesis and rosary;
attendance at the Papal Mass; and of course, some extra time to explore Australia. The all-inclusive price for the 20-day
trip is $2900.
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