On Saturday, March 1, 2025, the Youth Eucharist “Berkata” 2025 was held by the Campus Ministry of SMA Kolese De Britto and the Catholic Student Family of SMA Negeri 3 Yogyakarta. The event began with a Eucharistic Celebration at St. John the Apostle Church in Pringwulung, Sleman, Yogyakarta, which attracted more attendees than expected, making the church and parking area crowded.
The Youth Eucharist is an annual program of the Campus Ministry of SMA Kolese De Britto, usually in collaboration with other schools. This year, the event was organized with the Catholic Student Family of SMA Negeri 3 Yogyakarta under the theme “BERKATA: Reflecting on God’s Love.” The theme encouraged young people to reflect on God’s boundless love in their daily lives.
Before the Mass began, the Deputy Chairperson of Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives, My Esty Wijayati, expressed congratulations via video on the event’s success. The Eucharistic Celebration was led by R.P. Agustinus Sugiyo Pitoyo, S.J., and R.D. Bernardus Irawan Heryuwono. In his homily, Father Pitoyo emphasized that young people are not just the future of the Church but an active part of it in the present. Therefore, collaboration among students is crucial.
After the Mass, General Coordinator JB Leo Acharya Bhamakerti, General Coordinator of Padmanaba Daniel Agastya Naranda, and Father Bernardus Irawan Heryuwono delivered speeches, highlighting the importance of strengthening camaraderie among students in Yogyakarta and encouraging young people to reflect more on their lives. The event was attended by people from all walks of life, from youth to elderly, as well as guests.
In the evening, the event continued with “Expression Night,” starting with remarks from the Principal of SMA Negeri 3 Yogyakarta, Drs. Suhirno, M.B.A. The night was enlivened by various artistic performances, including the “Padzchest” orchestra from SMA Negeri 3 Yogyakarta, the band “Rebecca Clover” from SMA Kolese De Britto, as well as performances by Nosca Band and Macan Perak collaborating with Lotus Movement.
With the successful execution of this event, it is hoped that more students can foster friendships, collaborate, and grow closer to God in their daily lives.
