Theme: “Synodal Church for Interreligious and Intercultural Citizenship in Indonesia”
July 17th-22nd, 2022
Bogor, West Java, Indonesia
ALL Forum has conducted the “Moving School” for Youth in many countries in Asia. The lay-centered umbrella body focused more on empowerment for the young lay people. It is not exaggerated to say that harmony and peace with different religious denominations, especially Islam as the major religion, and ethnic groups are the lifelines. On the other hand, strengthening the Christian identity among Church workers in countries where Christians are a minority is also crucial. Inwardly, solidarity should be made manifest with increased laity involvement in decision-making at all levels of the Church in order to serve the poor and marginalized more efficiently and effectively in the country. To achieve this goal, ALL Forum will promote various formation programs, especially for young lay leaders. We employ the Catholic Social Teachings (CSTs) as the main tool, as well as the spirit or principles of FABC like “Triple Dialogue” and “Pastoral Spiral Assessment” based on a dialectical methodology “from below”. As an effective spiritual formation, the youth forum emphasizes religious identity amid the all-things-mixed global world. As mentioned above, strengthening the Christian identity of the young is very urgent and relevant, because they need to be conscious of their role in evangelizing mission works, including protection of religious freedom through social welfare for the poor and marginalized, and nation-building works.
The format of the MOVING SCHOOL program is Workshop, Field Trip, Cultural Exploration & Visitation. Read more the program detail schedule here.