On the 6th of June the Light Of Faith Youth Group (L.O.F) of St Zaia's Cathedral held a combined Sunday mass and a picnic at Schoenstatt Shrine.    

On this joyful day, approximately more than 300 people were present which included 60 people from the city who came to experience this new event. The day began with a Sunday Mass performed by Father Emmanuel who was assisted by fellow deacons in the hall provided by Schoenstatt Shrine. His eminence Mar Yako attended on the day as a special guest and was very pleased with the whole event.

Following the mass, the L.O.F youth hosted an open buffet catering all attendants with a bbq sizzle.

This event provided an opportunity to bring the older and younger generations closer together. Many of the older generation were pleased to see their youth working hard as a team. This event demonstrated that our generation is capable, and is working towards righteous goals  that spread God’s love. This was a reassuring sign for the adult generation that the youth are the future of our faith.

One of L.O.F’s aims is to bring joy and happiness, whilst building up our faith through the guiding words of God. Through this event the LOF team was able to achieve this goal. The event brought the community closer together, and allowed people to hear the words of God in a beautiful

new environment.