Lviv – 2019

Who helps us be christian in today’s Europe?

Can diversity unite us?

Sections

Presentation

There’s a correlation between all the days and conferences.For European Christians life is not easy today. That’s why we choose the main theme: «Who helps us be Christian in today’s Europe?» We are no theorists. We have an example to set and a mission to fulfil. We have to begin with a present witness of faith.

For us Catholics, Pope Franciscus is the one God gave us for this day. He suggests us not to be afraid of the dialogue with others. Starting from the base: being ourselves practising Christians, being witnesses of Jesus. With that we have some problems in our Church. Because many Christians have the attitude of the older brother of the parable. They are members of the Church but don’t welcome other people who are not like them. In order to be able to make the next step we are going to discover each one’s dignity, aware that does not result from the fact that today we are members of the Church but that we are a human person created by God. These reflections should enlighten us on “How come out of our shell” and to reach out to others simply by living as Christians.

At the beginning of their speech, each speaker must present three main ideas of their topic to everyone. There will then be half an hour for questions and an initial exchange of views with the entire audience.
Michael Dymyd

Practical information for the participants:

For European citizens: no visa required, only passport.
Transport from the airport to colloquium will be organized.
1€ = 32 Ukrainian Hryvnia. Euros are also accepted. There will be a currency exchange on site.
Possibilities to arrive earlier and stay later: three days before and two days later. There are also possibilities to come earlier in town and also to stay later: They are negotiating on that too.
15 minutes from the University to the town. If somebody wants to stay in town rather than at the university, please inform the Ukrainian team : both solutions are possible.

To work on the topic

Topics of the conferences

Pope Francis: Who He Is and What His Vision Is – Prof. Paul Zulehner
We chose the Pope because he is the church leader who most courageously offers concrete steps for practical Christian living under current secular conditions.
The Parable of the Prodigal Son – Prof. Halyna Teslyuk
This is one of the most famous parables of the Gospel according to Saint Luke (15, 11-32), which refers to the relationship between God and people. We will focus primarily on the person of the eldest son, whose hardness of heart prevents him from welcoming his different brother into the family, contrary to his merciful father.
Who will help us to be Christians in today’s Europe? – Rev. Mychajlo Dymyd
The dignity of every person
One of the greatest challenges for Christians today is to go out to the peripheries to bring and propose the love of Christ without restrictions.

Programme

Program

Youth Program (PPT Presentation)

Youth Program (PDF document)

Saturday, July 27:
- Reception of participants.
- Liturgy at the seminary parish, presided over by Archbishop Ihor.
- Welcome speech by the Ukrainian group and the President of the CEP.
- Meeting of the animators and secretaries of the working groups with the organizing committee.
- Informal meeting (possibility of meeting depending on each national group).
- Every evening there is a tasting of products from one nation or another.
Sunday, July 28:
- Liturgy at the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.
- Cultural program. Visit to the Univ. Monastery
- Presentation of the Church, the country and Ukrainian society.
- Music (orchestra of seminary students), wine to the lake, exchange of nations.
Monday, July 29:
- Prayer and information.
- General introduction to the CEP and the topic. Don Antonio Cassar, president of the CEP.
- Conference. 1st ^topic . Pope Francis, who he is and what is his vision. Dialogue. Prof. Paul Zulehner.
- 1st Group ^work . Presentations and discussion. (The group work question).
- Task for the group secretaries to make a summary and present it later.
- Liturgy.
- Presentation of two experiences.
- 2 ^or Group work.
- Presentation of the groups’ work by the secretaries.
- Masterclass on iconography on glass.
Tuesday, July 30:
- Prayer and Fil rouge for the President.
- Lecture. 2nd ^topic . The Parable of the Prodigal Son, Dialogue. Prof. Halyna Teslyuk
- 3rd ^Group work.
- Presentation of the groups’ work.
- Liturgy.
- Visit to the parishes.
Wednesday, July 31:
- Prayer and Fil rouge for the President.
- Conference. 3rd ^topic . Who will help us to be Christians in today’s Europe? Dialogue. Rev. Mychajlo Dymyd
- Contribution of young people.
- Presentation of the next colloquium (2021).
- Liturgy of Thanksgiving.
- City tour.
- Feast of Nations.
Thursday, August 1st:
- Optional cultural program, visit to the ancient town of Zhovkva and the Krekhiv Monastery.

Starting Friday, August 2:
Extraordinary optional program «AFTER-CEP»

To complete your information about the colloquium, here is a folder presenting various one-day trip possibilities proposed for people who want to prolong their stay in Ukraine. You will find 6 different proposals and an estimate of the price to be paid depending on the number of people registered. A choice can already be made at this early stage through the pre-registration form and confirmed, changed or added later through the final registration. This “After-CEP” program will be managed by a dedicated team. For more information, contact MARTHA RYBAK by email:

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Extraordinary optional program “AFTER-CEP”

Registration

Registration form (1st ^form )

Registration form (1st ^form )Two forms: the first in February, to specify personal details and what type of room. The second in May: you will be asked for the date and time of arrival and return.In the first form we will receive an account number for the payment of a non-refundable deposit. Until this deposit is paid, the registration is not valid. We can register as long as there are rooms available. Please also send an email specifying the name of the person making the payment and for what purpose. This will make the work of our treasurer easier.

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