The three dioceses of Madrid -Alcalá de Henares, Getafe and the Archdiocese of Madrid- are consolidating themselves as a reference in the organization of activities for adolescents and young people. In addition to the growing vitality of many ecclesial realities, there is an increasingly dynamic youth ministry in parishes throughout the community.
After the momentum of WYD Lisbon 2023, Madrid premiered the Life Meeting, a festive day that brought together 2,000 young people in prayer, catechesis, a Eucharist presided over by Cardinal José Cobo and a concert with Hakuna and other groups. In 2024, the second edition was held, with an increase in participation to 2,700 young people, a growth of 35 %. More recently, more than 30,000 young Spaniards participated in the Jubilee in Rome last July.
It is in this context that the WOW FestThe first Interdiocesan Jubilee of Adolescents and Youth, organized jointly by the three dioceses of Madrid. The event is expected to bring together between 1,000 and 2,000 adolescents in the morning, and 3,000 to 4,000 young people in the afternoon, confirming the consolidation of an expanding youth ministry.
Planned activities
Although the program includes recreational activities -such as gymkhanas or the performance of the magician Numis-, the proposal goes much further. There will be workshops and lectures on topics such as courtship, emotional wounds, doubts of faith, art and theology, as well as a Eucharist in the Almudena Cathedral, a Jubilee pilgrimage, a live podcast and a great final concert with Aisha Ruah, Paola Pablo, Javi Portela and Hakuna Group Music.
The event was presented to the press by three young representatives from each diocese: David (Alcalá), Rossy (Getafe) and Álvaro (Madrid). David encouraged other young people to join in with a direct message: "If you don't get out of the house, you're not going to find answers to your questions.".
The WOW Fest is being prepared by the delegations of Child and Youth Pastoral, University Pastoral and Vocational Pastoral, together with different movements and ecclesial realities, which work together to show young people the beauty of faith and the strength of communion.
The organization recommends free pre-registration, although it is also possible to register at the event itself.
Schedule
🕙 10:00 - Teenage Jubilee (12 to 15 years)
- 10:00 → Reception in the courtyard of the cathedral.
- 10:30 → Start-up show
- 11:00 → Gymkhana through the city center.
- 12:30 → Meeting with our bishops.
🕧 12:30 - Jubilee moment
- Pilgrimage to the cathedral in groups from each diocese to gain the Jubilee grace.
- Getafe: Church of San Ginés
- AlcaláCarmelitas Plaza España
- Madrid: Vistillas Gardens
- 13:30 → Eucharist at the Almudena Cathedral.
- There will be a special gift for those confirmed for this course.
- 14:30 → Lunch together in the square
🕓 16:00 - Youth Jubilee (from 16 years old).
- 16:00 → Start-up show
- 17:00 → Presentations (one of your choice).
- 18:50 → Live Podcast
- 19:50 → Verbena
- 20:30 → Concert (Aisha Ruah, Paola Pablo, Javi Portela and Hakuna Group Music).
- 22:00 → DJ Set
- 23:00 → Closing
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