Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nov 11, 2011 / 12:25 pm
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata, Argentina, criticized the trend of graduation trips for young people that often include excessive partying and drug and alcohol abuse.
“It’s understandable that young people want to have a good time, but we need to make them think about what that kind of diversion or partying symbolizes,” he said.
Archbishop Aguer, president of the Bishops’ Committee on Catholic Education, made his remarks on his media program, “Keys for a Better World.”
The archbishop insisted that students be given Christian alternatives to graduation party trips and gave some suggestions.
“There are many adventure sports that are great fun for young people, as well as cultural or research trips,” he noted. “They can also take trips to areas where they can show solidarity by helping schools that are in need.”