This year, on 10 August 2025 National Youth Sunday, our hearts turn to a profound call from scripture. It's a day to recognize that our faith is not just a story we hear, but a story we are meant to live and share. John 15:27 speaks directly to this truth: "And you also are to testify, because you have been with me from the beginning."

That line is a powerful affirmation. It tells us that our experience of faith—the moments of joy, the times of struggle, the questions we wrestle with—are all part of a sacred journey with Christ. It's an invitation to recognize that our young people aren't just the future of the Church; they are the active, vibrant witnesses of today.

On this special day, we commission our youth not just to listen, but to speak. Not just to be present, but to testify. They are called to share the hope, love, and light they have found in Christ with a world that so desperately needs it. This is a day for deep engagement, a day to celebrate their faith and to empower them to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community and beyond.