This international youth training brings together 45 young participants from across Europe to explore Participation in Democratic Life through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, constructive dialogue, and civic responsibility. Hosted in Cluj-Napoca during the Cardinal Iuliu Hossu Year, the training aims to empower youth to become active, informed, and value-driven citizens.
Over four days, participants will:
* Reflect on their voice and responsibility in shaping public life at local, national, and European levels;
* Practice constructive dialogue and critical thinking across diverse perspectives;
* Explore Catholic Social Teaching on participation, human dignity, solidarity, and the common good;
* Develop and present small-scale civic initiatives, ready to implement in their communities.
The training includes workshops, dialogue sessions, city tours on the footsteps of Blessed Cardinal Iuliu Hossu, intercultural evenings, and Masses, combining formation, faith, and action.
The event is co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme, and supported by Catholic Action Forum and partner organisations Catholic Action Romania (25 participants), Catholic Action – ZAK Malta(3 participants), Catholic Action Italy (9 participants), Catolic Action Spain (8 participants) and VIAC Slovakia (2 participants)
