THE LOGO AND ITS MEANING

The Logo features 4 primary figures: a young person and a cross (both in yellow), a dove
(in red), and a big hand, which also appears as a footprint (in blue).

The human figure in yellow stands for YOUNG PEOPLE conformed to Christ, the Light
of the world [cf. Mt 5:14; Jn 8:12], who is represented by the CROSS.

The DOVE in red, being received by and hovering over the human figure, signifies the
Holy Spirit, offered as a gift [cf. Jn 20:22; Acts 2:38; Rom 5:5] to each of the baptized.

The blue HAND, carrying the human figure in a supporting and presenting gesture,
symbolizes how young people are loved by the Father [cf. Dt 1:31; Is 40:11; 41:10; 46:4];
this same love is mirrored by the Church (cf. PCP II, 385; KA-LAKBAY, pp. 35-41).

This blue image can also be seen as a FOOTPRINT, signifying movement for a purpose
and making a mark [cf. Mt 28:19-20]. Young people are in mission: proclaiming the
Good News who is Christ, especially to their fellow youth in the peripheries.

Filipino youth are beloved by God and His Church, especially through her youth
ministry, who raise them up and carry them lovingly through life, with all its trials and
tribulations. They are gifted with the Holy Spirit, who inflames them with faith, passion
and courage. Rooted in Christ, they are empowered to shine on a world of darkness and
confusion, taking part in His Body, the Church, for building God's Reign.

As with the two disciples of Emmaus [cf. Lk 24:13-35], Jesus constantly and faithfully
accompanies young people in the journey of life. We as Church in the Philippines are
called to take the same stance with our Filipino youth: journeying with them, listening to
their doubts and dreams, inviting them to conversion and communion, and raising them
up in mission to enlighten and inflame the country with the Spirit of Christ and to tell the
world of His love.