Attentive to the Spirit, open to Youth

83. We are close to young people in their actual life-situations¹, taking the risk of going into what may be unexplored areas where those in material and spiritual poverty await the revelation of Christ. In dealing with young people, we show a concern that is humble, simple, and forgetful of self.

We make Christ known to them as the Truth who sets them free², as He who calls everyone by name. We help them to discover their vocation in the Church and in the world. We remain ready to respond to the Holy Spirit, who challenges us by the hard facts of the lives of young people, and who urges us on to courageous action.