2011 - Year of the Laity in the Diocese of Hong Kong

Hong Kong Diocese has announced the pastoral theme of 2011 to be “Year of the Laity”. Its objective is to encourage the laity to reveal their Christian identity through living a cheerful Christian life, to build the Christian communities in communion and execute the mission of

evangelization.

"Come, Follow me !" (Mk1:17) is the theme of “Year of the Laity”. To be a follower of Christ is a lifelong journey of a Christian. It is hoped that in the coming year, in the dimension of “Vocation – Communion – Mission”, the laity will follow closely to the footsteps of Jesus Christ, deepen their faith, hope and love in God.

Frs. Ezakias and Jose [from right to left] having a chat with Frs. Dominic Chan, the Vicar General, Hong Kong and Stephan Bevans SVD [left to right]

Facilitating the process of the celebration of the Year of Laity, the Diocese is organising numerous workshops retreats and related activities for the Laity. On 2 January 2011, a public lecture on the theme of Communion, Vocation and Mission by Fr. Stephan Bevans SVD was organised at the diocesan curia. A good number of Religious, lay leaders and priests attended the lecture. For the entire presentation in Power Point, click the link.