The 7th Asian Youth Day
“Joyful Asian Youth! Living the Gospel in Multicultural Asia”
Indonesia: Yogyakarta, Semarang Archdiocese
30 July – 6 August 2017
Outline
General Information regarding the Asian Youth Day (AYD)
- History of AYD.
- AYD Events.
- Days in the Dioceses (DID).
- Days in AYD’s Venue.
- Asian Youth Ministers’ Meeting (AYMM).
- Where has AYD been held before?.
AYD7 theme and brief explanation regarding to DID (Days in Dioces
- Profile of Catholic Church in Indonesia.
- Profile of Archdiocese of Semarang.
- Statistic of AYD7 participants from Each Episcopal Conference/Dioceses in Asia: Indonesian and Non-Indonesian.
Media Directive
- Press Registration.
- Press Room (where and working hours).
- Highlights of the event.
- Exposure Locations.
- Media contact
Press Conference Schedule
- Interreligious Hospitality.
- Daily Program.
- Room Location Map.
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General Information Regarding the Asian Youth Day (AYD)
History of AYD
Asian Youth Day (AYD) is a Catholic youth summit in Asian region. The event is held in every three years and attended by more than two thousand Catholic youth from various countries in Asia. The spirit of evangelization is built through many activities in this event.
AYD was suggested by Asia youth ministers and approved by the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) under the Youth Desk of Laity and Family Office.
AYD Events
AYD consists of three main events:
- Days in the Dioceses (DID)
- Days in AYD’s Venue.
- Asian Youth Ministers’ Meeting (AYMM).
Days in the Dioceses (DID)
DID is held in 3-4 days; AYD participants live in Dioceses in the host country. The participants come and go directly to the Dioceses which have been chosen for DID. In these Dioceses, the participants learn and share their experiences on their faith. Various activities are held to unite the participants as Catholics. Some activities during the DID are Eucharist, meetings with the young people of the dioceses, activity with families and communities, etc.
Days in AYD’s Venue
Days in AYD’s Venue is held in 5 days. All participants will gather in a place and join the opening ceremony, various activities such as group sharings, reflection, festival, Eucharist, etc. Catholic youth strengthen each other by having activities together and sharing their experiences on their faith.
Asian Youth Ministers’ Meeting (AYMM)
AYMM is held in four days. This event is held especially Asian youth ministers. The participants are bishops, priests, and people who are involved as National Youth Commission.
Under coordination of FABC Youth Desk during the AYMM, participants will discuss evaluation of AYD and formation of the Catholic youths in Asia.
Where has AYD been held before?
AYD has been held six times in different countries. Each event had different themes as follows:
- The 1st AYD was held in Hua Hin, Thailand in 1999. The theme was “Asian Youth Journeying with Jesus towards the Third Millennium”.
- The 2nd AYD was held in Taipei, Taiwan in 2001. The theme was “We are called to Sanctity and Solidarity”.
- The 3rd AYD was held in Bangalore, India in 2003. The theme was “Asian Youth for Peace”.
- The 4th AYD was held in Hongkong in 2006. The theme was “Asian Youth, Hope of Asian Families”.
- The 5th AYD was held in Imus, Philippine in 2009. The theme was “YAsia Fiesta: Young Asians Come Together Share the Word, Live the Eucharist”.
- The 6th AYD was held in Daejeon, Korea in 2014. The theme was “Wake Up Asian Youth! The glory of the Martyrs shines on you”.
AYD7 theme and brief explanation regarding to DID
The 7th AYD will be held in Semarang Diocese in Indonesia, particularly in Yogyakarta city with the following agenda:
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- Days in Dioceses: 30 July to 2 August 2017.
- Asian Youth Day: 2-6 August 2017.
- Asian Youth Ministers Meeting: 6-9 August 2017.
The theme of AYD7 is “Joyful Asian Youth! Living The Gospel in Multicultural Asia”.
Daily Themes of AYD7:
- Day 1: “Coming Together as Multicultural Asia”.
- Day 2: “Appreciating and Celebrating our Diversity”.
- Day 3: “Being United in Cultural Diversity”.
- Day 4: “Celebrating Our Communion”.
- Day 5: “Living and Sharing the Joy of the Gospel”
Location of Days in Dioceses:
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- Archdiocese of Semarang.
- Archdiocese of Jakarta.
- Archdiocese of Palembang.
- Archdiocese of Makassar.
- Archdiocese of Pontianak.
- Diocese of Bandung.
- Diocese of Bogor.
- Diocese of Purwokerto.
- Diocese of Surabaya.
- Diocese of Malang.
- Diocese of Denpasar.
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Profile of Catholic Church in Indonesia
During the last years of 1960s, Indonesia had an upheaval situation related to ideological dispute and disruption in the period of top political power turnover which was followed by the persecution of those linked directly or indirectly to the Indonesia Communist Party activities. In such socio-political disturbance, any expression of hate and hatred to somebody could bring her or him to be murdered by her or his neighbors.
In that moment, Justinus Cardinal Darmojuwono, the second archbishop of Semarang and also one of the founding fathers of the FABC, called upon all of his little flock, including the youth, not to be fearful to, and deluded by the uprising situation, but to be tougher in defining themselves as the disciples of Christ. His message was clear, using a Javanese phrase ‘nyawiji lan mawutuh’, meaning to be one as a community in unity with those who were in sufferings. The youth consequently have struggled experiencing ‘to swim against the tide’.
Continuing and responding to such evolving experience, we are aware nowadays that, when our ways of proceedings are out of any potential risks, it is a signal that we are still in our comfort zones, and we should go out further encountering the deep anxieties and hopes of the people in Public Square.
Profile of Archdiocese of Semarang
The year 1807 marked a new beginning for the Catholic Church in the Netherlands East Indies, as it came under the Apostolic Prefecture of Batavia. On April 4, 1808, two diocesan priests from the Netherlands arrived at Batavia (now Jakarta). Based in Batavia, Father Jacobus Nelissen became the first head of the Catholic Church mission which covered the whole archipelago. In 1842, the apostolic prefecture was elevated to apostolic vicariate with eight mission stations: Batavia, Semarang, Ambarawa, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Larantuka, Maumere, and Padang.
Over the next 50 years, 31 diocesan priests came to the Netherlands East Indies. One of them was Father Caspar Johanes Hubertus Franssen, who was assigned to serve in Ambarawa, a region now part of Semarang archdiocese. But many of them returned to their homeland. In 1859, two Jesuit priests arrived in Batavia to assist the diocesan priests. During the time of apostolic prefect Monsignor Adamus Carolus Classens (1874-1893), only two diocesan priests remained. Then came 57 Jesuit priests, and with their coming, practically all pastoral works were handled by the Jesuits. In 1893, when Jesuit Father Walterus Jacobus Staal became apostolic vicar (1893-1897), evangelization work in Indonesia was handed over from diocesan to Jesuit priests.
On Dec. 14, 1904, Father van Lith baptized 171 villagers in Sendangsono. This event is regarded as the birth of the Archdiocese of Semarang. Bishop Edmundus S. Luypen, then Apostolic Vicar of Batavia (1898-1923) and Jesuit superior, regarded the baptisms as a clear sign of the fruitfulness of Father van Lith’s evangelization method. In his view, evangelization should start with the lowest level of the society, and use local tradition and culture (inculturation).
The establishment of a minor seminary was another important event for the archdiocese. Three of the first six seminarians, who studied from 1911 to 1914, were ordained priests in 1926 and 1928. They were Jesuit Fathers Fransiskus Satiman, Adrianus Djajasepoetra (later Archbishop of Jakarta), and Albert Soegijapranata, SJ (later Archbishop of Semarang).
Brothers of Immaculate Conception (FIC) supported the mission work in the archdiocesan territory since the arrival of five of them from the Netherlands in September 1920. They were immediately assigned to teach at Hollandsch Inlandsche School, a Dutch-medium primary school for the indigenous elite during colonial time. With the coming of more members, FIC expanded its work to Muntilan in 1921, Surakarta in 1926, Ambarawa in 1928 and Semarang in 1934.
Pope Pius XII on Aug. 1, 1940, established the Apostolic Vicariate of Semarang and appointed Father Albert Soegijapranata its apostolic vicar. He was the first native bishop of Indonesia, well known for his episcopal motto, “Be 100 percent Catholic, and 100 percent Indonesian.”
Archbishop Soegijapranata SJ passed away in 1963. The Indonesian government declared him a national hero, and he was buried in the Giri Tunggal hero cemetery in Semarang. Archbishop Justinus Darmoyuwono (1964-1981) replaced him as Semarang Archbishop. On June 26, 1967, Archbishop Darmoyuwono was installed cardinal. He was the first Indonesian cardinal. During his time, Semarang archdiocese was divided into four episcopal vicariates: Semarang, Kedu, Surakarta, and Yogyakarta. Cardinal Darmoyuwono died on Feb. 3, 1994 and was buried in Muntila
Archbishop Julius Darmaatmadja was the next archbishop and had led Semarang archdiocese for 12 years (1984-1996). He was installed cardinal and moved to Jakarta to replace Jesuit Archbishop Leo Soekoto. Pope John Paul II appointed Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo Archbishop of Semarang on April 21, 1997. Archbishop Suharyo moved to Archdiocese of Jakarta and he was replaced by Bishop Johannes Maria Trilaksyanta Pujasumarta of Bandung on 12 November 2010. On 10 November 2015, Archbishop Pujasumarta passed away. The pope appointed Father Robertus Rubiyatmoko as Archbishop of Semarang on 18 March 2017. His episcopal ordination happened in 19 May 2017.
Statistic of AYD7 participants from Each Episcopal Conference/Dioceses in Asia
- Non Indonesian: 906 delegates from
East Asia:
- Diocese of Hong Kong.
- Episcopal Conference of Japan.
- Diocese of Macau.
- Chinese Regional Bishops’ Conference.
- Episcopal Conference of South Korea.
South Asia:
- Episcopal Conference of India.
- Episcopal Conference of Nepal.
- Episcopal Conference of Pakistan.
- Episcopal Conference of Bangladesh.
South East Asia 1:
- Episcopal Conference of Laos.
- Episcopal Conference of Myanmar.
- Episcopal Conference of Thailand.
- Episcopal Conference of Vietnam.
- Episcopal Conference of Cambodia.
South East Asia 2
- Episcopal Conference of Malaysia.
- Episcopal Conference of Philippines.
- Episcopal Conference of Brunei Darussalam.
- Episcopal Conference of Singapore.
- Episcopal Conference of Timor Leste.
Central Asia: Episcopal Conference of Mongolia.
Indonesian: 1176 delegates from
- Diocese of Agats, Papua.
- Diocese of Amboina, the Moluccas.
- Diocese of Atambua,Timor, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).
- Diocese of Bandung, West Java.
- Diocese of Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan.
- Diocese of Bogor, West Java.
- Diocese of Denpasar, Bali.
- Archdiocese of Ende, Flores, NTT.
- Archdiocese of Jakarta.
- Diocese of Jayapura, Papua.
- Diocese of Ketapang, West Kalimantan.
- Archdiocese of Kupang, Timor, NTT.
- Diocese of Larantuka, Flores, NTT.
- Archdiocese of Makassar, South Sulawesi.
- Diocese of Malang, East Java.
- Diocese of Manado, North Sulawesi.
- Diocese of Manokwari-Sorong, West Papua.
- Diocese of Maumere, Flores, NTT.
- Archdiocese of Medan, North Sumatra.
- Diocese of Merauke, Papua.
- Diocese of Padang, West Sumatra.
- Diocese of Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan.
- Archdiocese of Palembang, South Sumatra.
- Diocese of Pangkalpinang, Riau.
- Archdiocese of Pontianak, West Kalimantan.
- Diocese of Purwokerto, Central Java.
- Diocese of Ruteng, Flores, NTT.
- Archdiocese of Samarinda, East Kalimantan.
- Diocese of Sanggau, West Kalimantan.
- Archdiocese of Semarang, Central Java.
- Diocese of Sibolga, North Sumatra.
- Diocese of Sintang, West Kalimantan.
- Diocese of Surabaya, East Java.
- Diocese of Tanjung Karang, Lampung.
- Diocese of Tanjung Selor, North Kalimantan.
- Diocese of Timika, Papua.
- Diocese of Weetebula, Sumba, NTT.
Media Directive
Press Registration
- All media should send their registration form to the Organizing Committee on 27 July 2017 at the latest.
- All of the invited journalists will be given a press card to enter the venue of AYD.
- The committee will not provide accommodation or transportation. Meals (Lunch and Snacks) during the event will be provided in the Press Room.
- Registration form should be sent to: press@asianyouthday.org.
- We will have technical meeting in the Press Room on August 2, 2017 at 12.30.
Press Room (where and working hours)
- A press room is provided at Arjuna Room C, 2nd Floor of JEC.
- This Press Room is designated for all journalist for their daily work, for the press conference, and for communicating with the Organizing Committee.
- This press room will be equipped with Wi-Fi connection, one PC for those who might need it to send the news, tables and chairs.
The Press Room will operate in daily basis with the followings details:
| 2 Aug 2017 | 8:00 AM – midnight | Arjuna Room C, 2nd Floor |
| 3 Aug 2017 | 8:00 AM – midnight | Arjuna Room C, 2nd Floor |
| 4 Aug 2017 | 8:00 AM – midnight | Arjuna Room C, 2nd Floor |
| 5 Aug 2017 | 8:00 AM – 5.00 PM | JEC Secretariat Room D/E, 1st Floor |
| 5:00 PM – midnight | Arjuna Room C, 2nd Floor | |
- All journalists are kindly invited to cover all of the sessions and press conferences.
- Detailed program is presented in the Program Book.
Highlights of the event
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- Adoration and Confession.
- Eucharist.
- Testimonies from young people.
- Group Sharing.
- Workshop.
- Exposure.
- Country Exhibition.
- Workshops.
- Delegates Action Plan.
- Cultural Performances.
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Exposure Locations
The committee will not provide transportation to the exposure locations.
Here are the exposure locations.
- HS (Tunggal Hati Seminari).
- St. Anthony of Padua’s Church of Kotabaru.
- Kanisius Elementary School of Kokap, Bantul Regency.
- Kanisius Elementary School of Pelem Dukuh.
- Marian Shrine of Sendangsono.
- The Center for Liturgical Music (PML), Kotabaru, Yogyakarta.
- Kanisius Printing and Publishing House, Deresan.
- St. Joseph Church of Bintaran and Praba Magazine.
- St. Theresia Church of Sedayu, Wates, Kulon Progo.
- The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church of Pugeran.
- The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and Shrine of Ganjuran, Bantul.
- Studio Audio Visual Puskat (SAV Puskat), Sinduharjo, Sleman.
- St. John the Apostle Church of Somohitan, Sleman.
- Basis and Rohani Magazines.
- Basic Education Institute of Mangunan.
- Community of Sant’Egidio.
- Traditional Art Festival of Kulonprogo (FKT).
- St. Therese of Lisieux Church of Boro, Kulon Progo.
- Pangudi Luhur Elementary School of Kalirejo.
- KARITAS INDONESIA KAS (Caritas Indonesia of Semarang Archdiocese).
- St. Peter and Paul Church of Babadan.
- St. Mary’s Assumption Church of Pakem.
- Kanisius Elementary School of Kenalan.
- Muntilan Museum of Mission.
- St. Peter Canisius Minor Seminary of Mertoyudan
Media contact: Claudia Chyntia at press@asianyouthday.org
Source: Original text is provided by the 7th Asian Youth Day 2017’s Organizing Committee and some editing process was performed to verify facts.
