The young people wishing to attend World Youth Day as a member of the Carmelite Youth had to raise funds for their trip as well as participate in Days of Preparation. Besides the days before the actual trip, there was a two-day experience at Centro Xiberta. The group departed for Costa Rica where they were hosted by the Discalced Carmelites and were able to make final preparations for their full participation in the 2019 World Youth Day.
Part of the group of young people on spiritual days at Centro Xiberta to prepare for the pilgrimage to Panama for the 2019 World Young Day
Organizing one of the days as the young people arrive from around El Salvador
The drink table — coffee for all from the Carmelites’ San Elias Finca —served by Br. Cecilio Hernandez, O. Carm., Esteban Benítez.
Some of the young people participating in one of the days of preparation for the World Youth Day during a break.
Waiting for some food during the day of preparation for the 2019 World Youth Day.
Small group discussion during the day of preparation for the 2019 World Youth Day.
Small group discussion during the day of preparation for the 2019 World Youth Day.
One of the small groups of Carmelite Youth.
Br. Roger Melara, O. Carm., working with a group of Carmelite Youth in the library of Centro Xiberta.
Fr. Luis Jesus Paz, O. Carm., speaking to the youth during one of the presentations on Carmelite formation during the Day of Preparation for Panama.
Food for all during the day of preparation for the 2019 World Youth Day.
Carmelite Luis Jesus Paz celebrates with the young people on a spiritual weekend in preparation for the pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Panama.
Another view of the young people celebrating Mass with Fr. Luis Jesus Paz, O. Carm., celebrates with the young people on one of the spiritual weekends in preparation for the pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Panama.
