Meeting young people from all over the world Praying together, with music and silence Sharing questions and hopes Finding a new way of looking at the Church Standing back, to see our lives in the light of the Gospel Coming to Taiz is an opportunity to reach out to the wellsprings of faith, through prayer, silence and searching. Each person comes to discover, or to rediscover, a meaning for their life and to renew their strength for their commitments at home. You are offered hospitality by an ecumenical, monastic community whose brothers make a lifelong commitment to follow Christ in community life, in celibacy and in simplicity. There is a special programme for 15 and 16 year olds, who are welcome for a week or a weekend in groups with adult leaders.
Leaders also eat and sleep with their groups.
There are week-long meetings all year round. It's also possible to come for a few days, for example from Friday evening to Sunday midday. When you arrive, you will be welcomed by a team of young people who will explain the different ways of spending your week. Work does not take up more than half the day, and Bible introductions with a brother and small groups are also included in the daily programme. It is possible for people who have already been to Taiz to spend a week in silence, to reflect on their life in the light of the Gospel, with a daily Bible meditation and the opportunity to speak personally with a brother or a sister.