YU4C

Youth United for Christ (YU4C) is the official youth movement of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in India, functioning under the National Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services (NCCRS) – CHARIS India, and recognized by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India.

YU4C was established to unite, empower, and guide young people to experience a personal relationship with Jesus Christ while actively participating in the life and mission of the Catholic Church. The movement creates a vibrant platform for youth to grow spiritually, develop leadership skills, build meaningful relationships, and become witnesses of Christ in society.

Officially launched during KAIROS 2008 in Mumbai, YU4C emerged from various youth initiatives of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal across India, including the Torchbearers for Christ in Mumbai, Hosanna Youth in Bengaluru, Youth for Christ in Delhi, and Young Christian Shepherds in Goa.

Following the guidance of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, youth ministries under the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in dioceses and regions across the country adopted the common identity of YU4C – Youth United for Christ.

Vision
To empower young people to become committed disciples of Jesus Christ and active participants in the mission of the Catholic Church.

Mission
YU4C seeks to:
● Lead young people into a personal encounter with Jesus Christ.
● Foster spiritual and personal growth through prayer, formation, and fellowship.
● Encourage active participation in the life and mission of the Church.
● Equip young leaders to evangelize and serve their communities.

Core Objectives
1. Empowerment – To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in today's world.
2. Participation – To encourage responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic Church.
3. Growth – To foster the personal and spiritual growth of every young person.

Core Pillars
● Faith – Deepening the relationship with God through prayer, worship, and formation.
● Fellowship – Building a strong community of young people united in Christ.
● Formation – Equipping youth with leadership skills and Catholic values.
● Mission – Reaching out through evangelization and service.