Bishop Steve Lowe will introduce Identity:Identified, the newest spiritual guide for youth, at the World Youth Day 2023 (WYD23) Pilgrims’ Commissioning Mass in Auckland on July 9th.
The guide seeks to present Holy Scripture in an engaging manner to younger individuals who may not typically engage with the Bible.
The guide, a brainchild of the Bible Society of New Zealand, is a unique response to the Synod on Youth that was held in 2018.
The Bible Society describes Identity:Identified as “unique” and a practical tool to help everyone, especially young people, follow Jesus as they navigate life’s challenges and trust him as a true friend and companion.
Beyond featuring hundreds of inspiring and uplifting Biblical passages, Identity:Identified offers 96 pages of curated content across 24 inserts, each addressing key challenges facing today’s youth.
Among the topics included are
- navigating loneliness
- peer pressure
- living in a highly sexualised society
- coping with online bullying, and
- understanding life’s deeper meaning
Adding a modern touch, the guide features 32 QR codes linking to video testimonials on the transformative power of Scripture in life. An accompanying app enhances the utility of the guide by offering access to insert materials, videos and daily readings.
The New Zealand Bishops have expressed their unequivocal support for Identity:Identified.
They believe the guide will be a powerful reminder to young people of God’s enduring love and unfailing support, especially during their most challenging times.
They are optimistic that this innovative approach to spiritual guidance will resonate with young individuals navigating the modern world.
Among the contributors of the Catholic teaching materials are Bishop Steve Lowe, Emeritus Cardinal John Dew, Bishop Michael Dooley and Australia’s Archbishop Mark Coleridge, alongside other prominent Catholic figures from Asia-Pacific such as the late Cardinal Sim from Borneo, Archbishop Simon Poh from Malaysia and Bishop Broderick Pabillo from the Philippines.
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- Supplied – Bible Society