World Youth Day Festival | Registration

The Youth and Young Adult Ministries of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg & St. Boniface are coming together to celebrate World Youth Day locally!

This will be a celebration of our faith and our calling to be witnesses of God’s love as young people today. The theme for our Diocesan World Youth Day Celebration is, “You also are my witnesses, because you have been with me” (John 15:27)

Every year, the Church is called to reflect upon and celebrate youth and young adults. Diocesan World Youth Day is a celebration of young people that takes place annually on the Solemnity of Christ the King, which will be on Sunday, November 23, 2025. This local celebration brings the opportunity to experience a festival of faith. 

Activities for the Day include:

• A keynote session on this year's theme (John 15:27) led by Archbishop Murray Chatlain
• Catholic Expo
• Workshops for Youth & Young Adults
• Games & Social Activites
• Praise and Worship
• Fellowship

Date: November 15, 2025

Venue: St. Mary's Academy (550 Wellington Crescent Winnipeg, MB)

Time: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

This event is free to attend. Cash donations will be accepted on the day of the event.

Pizza lunch provided. Gluten free options available. Feel free to also bring your own lunch.

Please bring: indoor shoes (non-marking shoes), notebook/journal, pen or pencil, and reusable water bottle.

Register by November 14, 2025.

If you are under 18 years old, please have a parent or guardian sign below.

Breakout Workshops

Throughout the event, participants will have the opportunity to attend 2 workshops (1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon) of their choice from a selection of engaging and faith-filled sessions. Each workshop is designed to help you deepen your relationship with God and explore how faith comes alive in everyday life.

Morning Breakout Workshops:

Discerning God's Will
Join us for an engaging workshop that helps you explore your God-given calling. Whether you’re seeking direction in a specific season or simply longing to deepen your relationship with God, this workshop will offer practical tools and spiritual insights to help you listen, discern, and follow God’s leading with confidence and peace.

The Power of Prayer: Praying with Scripture
Dive deep into the transformative practice of praying with Scripture in this workshop with a focus on the life, words, and actions of Jesus as revealed in the Gospels. Together we'll learn how to foster a more intimate relationship with God through Scripture and experience Jesus’ words in a personal way.

Afternoon Breakout Workshops:

Living out Our Faith in Today's World
In a world marked by rapid change, constant distraction, and growing uncertainty, how can we faithfully live out what we believe? This interactive workshop invites participants to explore practical ways to integrate faith into everyday life—at home, at work, in relationships, and in community. Together, we’ll reflect on the challenges and opportunities of being people of faith in today’s culture, grounding our discussion in Scripture, prayer, and shared experience.

Social Media and Faith: Evangelizing in the Digital World
In a digital age, how do we express our faith online? This workshop will address the challenges and opportunities of social media as young believers. You’ll learn how to use social media as a tool for evangelization, engage in meaningful conversations about faith, and navigate the complexities of digital interactions while staying true to your beliefs.

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Conditions of Use: This form is valid until another form changing your permission is signed, dated and submitted. We will not include personal details such as email addresses, postal addresses, or telephone numbers on pictures, relating to you in any photographic image and videos on our websites or in printed publications. Your name will only be provided in cases where you may be asked to share your thoughts, what you learned, and/or reflections regarding the event. We will include your first name and at most, the initial of your last name only (i.e. John S., Jane D.). Should your full name be used, you will be contacted for permission. We may use group photographs with general labels, such as `group photo` or `Youth/Young Adult Ministry Group'. We will only use images of those who are suitably dressed, to reduce the risk of such images being used inappropriately.

I hereby declare that I have read and understand the contents, meaning and impact of this consent and photo release form, and have executed this form.

If you are under 18 years old, please have a parent or guardian sign below.

For any questions or concerns, please contact:

Archdiocese of Winnipeg - Office of the Youth & Young Adult Ministry vdiestro@archwinnipeg.ca

Archdiocese of St. Boniface - Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry ylicsi@archsaintboniface.ca