March 31st is important for Catholic youth ministry because it marks the anniversary of the modern Catholic youth ministry. The document encourages Catholic youth to proclaim the good news of Christ's redemption joyfully and make Him known to others, especially their peers and those searching for meaning. It also mentions that World Youth Day is held annually to gather Catholic young people from around the world.

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3. Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you.

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19. Go and preach the Good News that redeems; do it with happiness in your hearts

20. Make Christ known, among your own age group and beyond, to those who are in search of “the great hope” that would give meaning to their lives.

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24. Credits Photos: 3 – unknown 4- http://images.mojpapiez.pl/3_0/6/1/d/61d776522449/mid/2803.jpg 5- http://www.evangile-et-peinture.org/static/dossiers/img_jour/2006-10/20061015_s.jpg 6 - http://www.vatican.va/news_services/or/img/gio050a.jpg 8-17 - http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/Spring03/Schmadebeck/logo.htm 18 - http://www.archindy.org/criterion/local/blogs/wyd2008/files/logo-small.jpg 19 - http://www.dio.org/uploads/images/departments/catechetical_ministries/youthyoungadultministry/logo_wyd_2011_crop.jpg 20 - http://www.smp.org/ItemDetail.cfm?ItemNum=5019 21 - http://jbmaranan.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/crs0072.jpg Music: Twelve Empty Cups which was written & performed by Derek R. Audette http://derekaudette.ottawaarts.com/music2.php