The 7th Asia-Pacific Lasallian Youth Congress (2004), Hong Kong
Message from Brother Patrick Tierney,
Area Director of the De La Salle Brothers in HKSAR
Sometimes we stand back and begin to realize how well off we are. Perhaps we have been blessed in our homes, schools and places of work. We have the freedom to do so many things. As loyal sons and daughters of St. De La Salle we, however, feel the urge to serve the less fortunate. In particular we are concerned with less fortunate children. Can we, can you, make a difference in the lives of the needy? May I take this opportunity to say a mighty thank you to Brother Thomas Lavin and members of the preparatory committee. They have left no stone unturned to ensure the success of the Congress. Our thanks also to the presenters, Facilitators and student helpers, to our generous sponsors and indeed to all who have contributed in one way or another to APLYC7. May our loving and merciful Father keep us in his care. |
Welcome from Brother Thomas Lavin, Chairman of the APLY7 Organizing Committee
Message from Brother Alvaro Rodriguez, Superior General
Message from Bishop Joseph Zen, S.D.B, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong
Message from Mr. Tung Chee-hwa, Chief Executive of HKSAR
Programme of APLYC 7
( Click the underlined events for slideshow of photos)
11th December, Saturday (Day 1)
14:00 Registration of the Delegates (Reception Desk)
14:00 Preparation of the Country Corner (Gymnasium)
18:30 Dinner (Canteen)
19:30 Introduction and Briefing (Theatre)
20:30 Hong Kong Style Welcoming (Gymnasium)12th December, Sunday (Day 2)
07:45 Breakfast (Canteen)
10:00 Opening Ceremony / Opening Mass (Gymnasium)
12:30 Lunch (Canteen)
14:00 Country Presentations (Part 1) (Gymnasium)
15:30 Break
16:00 Country Presentations (Part 2) (Gymnasium)
17:30 Drama (Theatre)
18:30 Dinner (Canteen)
20:00 Community Building (Gymnasium)
13th December, Monday (Day 3)
07:45 Breakfast (Canteen)
09:00 Morning Reflection (Prayer Room)
09:30 Sum-up of country presentations:
Understanding the root causes and making the reality from local experience to regional
10:30 Break
11:00 Keynote Speech - The major challenge of Asia-Pacific youth nowadays (Gymnasium)
12:30 Lunch (Canteen)
14:00 Chinese Heritage Workshops
17:30 Dinner (Canteen)
18:30 Night Tour
14th December, Tuesday (Day 4)
07:45 Breakfast (Canteen)
09:00 Morning Reflection ( Prayer Room)
09:30 Faith Reflection - Lasallian mission on "option for the poor and marginalized" (Gymnasium)
10:30 Break
11:00 Input Session - "Faith, Service and Community" for the youth today
11:30 Sharing from member of International Lasallians Youth Council
12:00 Group Photo Taking (Gymnasium)
12:30 Lunch (Canteen)
14:00 Adventure Games
17:00 Briefing of Skills Training Workshops / Culture Night (Gymnasium)
18:00 Buffet Dinner at Sai Kung
15th December, Wednesday (Day 5)
07:45 Breakfast (Canteen)
09:00 Morning Reflection (Prayer Room)
09:30 Skills Training Workshops
12:00 Lunch (Canteen)
14:00 Visiting Lasallian Schools in Hong Kong
16:30 Depart to La SalleCollege
17:00 Briefing of Immersion Programme / Prepare Culture Night (La SalleCollege)
18:00 Culture Night and Dinner (La SalleCollege)
21:30 Return to Campsite
16th December, Thursday (Day 6)
07:45 Breakfast (Canteen)
09:00 Depart to Different Special Schools
09:45 Immersion Programme
12:00 Lunch, followed by sightseeing and shopping
18:00 Dinner (Canteen)
20:30 Briefing for the Planning Session (Gymnasium)
17th December, Friday (Day 7)
07:45 Breakfast (Canteen)
09:00 Morning Reflection (Prayer Room)
09:30 Presentation on Planning I
12:30 Lunch (Canteen)
14:00 Presentation on Planning II
15:00 Evaluations and Feedback (Gymnasium)
16:00 Closing Prayer Service (Gymnasium)
18:00 Dinner (Canteen)
19:30 Closing Ceremony (Gymnasium)
18th December, Saturday (Day 8)
Before 08:00 Departure I
07:45 Breakfast (Canteen)
09:00 Departure II
12:00 Lunch (Canteen)
After 13:00 Departure III
Central Planning Committee
Rev. Brother Thomas Lavin F.S.C. Chairman Mr. David Cheng (CGHC) Finance Mr. Alex Chan (CSK) Secretariat Mr. John Lo (DLS) Logistics Mr. Francis Tse & Mr. Robert Wong (LSC) Programme Mr. Peter Leung (LSC) Admin Asistant & Editor