Hartford, Conn., Feb 9, 2012 / 23:19 pm
Is freedom just the absence of rules, or something more? Over three hundred high school students will discuss what it means to be free, during the March 9-11 Convivio conference in Fairfield, Conn.
Freedom “is such an important topic in our time but also one that is very misunderstood,” organizer Florencia Silva said in an announcement released by congress. She directs youth ministry in the Diocese of Bridgeport, which is sponsoring the international Catholic youth congress.
Organized by the Marian Community of Reconciliation, the 2012 Convivio conference belongs to a 30-year tradition of bringing young people together to reflect on life's questions and the issues facing society. Its format features group discussions alongside larger gatherings and presentations.
“Convivio is a great occasion for young people to meet other people their own age who are also seeking for true answers to the problems of the world and to the fundamental questions in life,” Silva explained. “It is a place for them to seek and find answers together.”