During the first World Youth Days, it was these new communities above all who brought the young. For example one of the great gifts of the new communities is their music, which is very expressive and joyful. Though all movements are different, many place a great emphasis on group prayer. Sometimes they even use music as an aid to prayer. They are very much focused on evangelization, said Grimpret, while keeping with the essentials of the Gospel.
Young people go because of their spiritual thirst.
They aren t interested in hearing about politics. Young people want to meet Jesus. And within these movements they find the spiritual support they need. The question of the spiritual needs of young people is crucial to understanding the success of these groups. The great secularization that exists in France has left many young French Catholics feeling alone.