Dates, Locations Announced For Totus Tuus

Amarillo—The dates and locations for the third year of Totus Tuus in the Diocese of Amarillo have been announced by Deacon Shane Wieck.
 
The program, which began June 3, will conclude Friday, July 27.
 
Totus Tuus is a Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic Faith through catechesis, evangelization, Christian witness and Eucharistic worship. The goal of Totus Tuus is to help young people grow in the understanding of and strengthen their Faith in, Jesus Christ.
 
Totus Tuus was St. John Paul II's apostolic motto. It is a Latin phrase meaning "totally thine" and expressed his personal Consecration to Mary based on the spiritual approach of St. Louis de Montfort and the Mariology in his works. The pontiff explained the meaning further in his book Crossing the Threshold of Hope where he defines it as not only an expression of piety but also of devotion that is deeply rooted in the Mystery of the Blessed Trinity.
 
“This year, the theme of Totus Tuus is Lumen Fidei, that is, "the Light of Faith" and also the name of Pope Francis' first encyclical,” said Deacon Wieck. “My prayer is that the children and youth are able to discover the light that Christ brings in His Church through a week of prayer and participation in the sacraments, through learning and pondering the truths of the Creed and contained in the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, through the community that is shared and the friendships made, through the witness given by the missionaries, and through the incredible amount of fun that this program brings. Please, do not be afraid to encourage the children and youth you know to give Christ the chance to shine brilliantly in their lives! Send your kids to Totus Tuus!”
 
Locations for the final week of Totus Tuus are:
• Sunday, July 22 to Friday, July 27, Immaculate Conception Church, Perryton and St. Mary’s Cathedral, Amarillo.
 
For additional information, please call the parish office at one of the parishes hosting Totus Tuus this summer.