The Reformanda Initiative 91. The Jubilee of Youth
Aug 15, 2025
The Jubilee of Youth in Rome aims to connect nearly 1 million young people globally. There’s a discussion on how the Catholic Church appeals to disillusioned evangelicals through social media. Participants engage in events like confession and Mass at Circus Maximus. Digital outreach strategies to recruit influencers for unity and bridge-building are explored. Cardinal Zuppi's homily highlights inclusivity, while others debate the Church's authority and sacramental role. Evangelicals are urged to prepare better responses and clarify gospel differences.
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Massive Youth Mobilization
- The Jubilee of Youth drew an estimated half million to one million young people, showing Rome's capacity to engage youth globally.
- The event targeted digital culture and influencers as strategic platforms for Catholic outreach.
Digital Evangelization Strategy
- The Catholic Church treats the digital world as a primary mission field and trains lay influencers for evangelization.
- This new evangelization intentionally targets disillusioned evangelicals and online audiences.
Analyze Catholic Rituals And Formats
- Monitor Jubilee programming: confession tents, masses, national groups, and plenary gatherings shape Catholic formation.
- Study these formats to understand how ritual and community produce belonging and vocational responses.
