243 adults newly baptized in the parish of the Cathedral of Xi Kai, diocese of Tian Jin

[Pax_et_Bonum]

ASIA/CHINA-The result of collective mobilization for evangelization: 243 adults newly baptized in the parish of the Cathedral of Xi Kai, diocese of Tian Jin
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Tian Jin (Agenzia Fides) - “Put the Word of God in the center of life and put it into practice in life” is the exhortation to 243 catechumens who received Baptism, Confirmation and first Eucharist at the solemn celebration that was held on May 28 at the Cathedral of the Diocese of Xi Kai in the diocese of Tian Jin. According to Faith of He Bei and diocesan sources, the new believers are the fruit of collective mobilization for evangelization, launched by the parish and the pastor in person, with the slogan “Everyone has to preach, and in service.” In addition to the personal commitment of hundreds of volunteers and catechists, evangelization on-line contributed to this gratifying result, a new initiative of the parish exclusively for young people and Internet users. According to statistics released by the parish, the 243 newly baptized on average are around 32 years old, 70% of those who enrolled in catechism. Among them, 70% are graduates, 78% live in an urban area and 11% in rural areas. The new catechism course was announced, which begins on August 28.

fides.org/aree/news/newsdet.php?idnews=29126&lan=eng

 

[odhiambo]

ASIA/CHINA-The result of collective mobilization for evangelization: 243 adults newly baptized in the parish of the Cathedral of Xi Kai, diocese of Tian Jin
invia articolo printable version preferiti
Tian Jin (Agenzia Fides) - “Put the Word of God in the center of life and put it into practice in life” is the exhortation to 243 catechumens who received Baptism, Confirmation and first Eucharist at the solemn celebration that was held on May 28 at the Cathedral of the Diocese of Xi Kai in the diocese of Tian Jin. According to Faith of He Bei and diocesan sources, the new believers are the fruit of collective mobilization for evangelization, launched by the parish and the pastor in person, with the slogan “Everyone has to preach, and in service.” In addition to the personal commitment of hundreds of volunteers and catechists, evangelization on-line contributed to this gratifying result, a new initiative of the parish exclusively for young people and Internet users. According to statistics released by the parish, the 243 newly baptized on average are around 32 years old, 70% of those who enrolled in catechism. Among them, 70% are graduates, 78% live in an urban area and 11% in rural areas. The new catechism course was announced, which begins on August 28.

fides.org/aree/news/newsdet.php?idnews=29126&lan=eng

That is wonderful, especially coming so soon after May 24, the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians and the day which Pope Benedict XVI, in 2008, designated a World Day of Prayer for the Church in China.

 

[Digitonomy]

It’s worth bearing in mind these baptisms are in the official state-affiliated Catholic Church. I’m curious what the relationship is in the Tianjin area between the underground Church and the state body - my understanding is that in some parts of the country the relationship is amicable, in other areas they don’t get along well.