Katholische Jungschar
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| Abbreviation | Jungschar |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1947 |
| Type | Austrian non-profit youth organization |
| Purpose | Children's organization |
| Headquarters | Vienna, Austria |
| Membership | 115,000 members |
| Website | http://www.jungschar.at/ |
Katholische Jungschar is the official organization for children of the Catholic church in Austria and South Tyrol and one of the lay movements of the Catholic action.[1] Katholische Jungschar is the biggest children organization in Austria. More 100,000 children take regularly part in its activities. The local groups are run by about 15,000 group leaders. Katholische Jungschar is a member of the umbrella of Catholic youth organizations Fimcap.[2]
At national, regional and diocesan level
Dreikönigsaktion
"DKA" (Dreikönigsaktion), an aid foundation founded by the youth organization Katholische Jungschar, organizes the biggest carol singing campaign in Austria and South Tyrol.[3] Annually about 85,000 children and 30,000 take part in the "Dreikönigsaktion".[4]
Projects and campaigns for children's rights
Katholische Jungschar organizes different projects and campaigns promoting children's rights. Every year, it organizes a campaign on 20 November, the Universal Children's Day.[5]
Studies on the needs of children and on youth work
Katholische Jungschar also conducts and publishes research on the needs of children and on youth work. Together with "Die Kinderfreunde" and the "YOUNG RIGHTS ACTION PLAN" on commission by the Austrian ministry for social security, generations and consumer protection Katholische Jungschar asked children the question "What shall be improved for children and young people?" collecting 25,000 responses.[6]
Pilgrimage for altar girls and boys to Rome
Katholische Jungschar organizes a pilgrimage for altar girls and boys to Rome.[7]
At local level
- Altar girls and boys
- Weekly meetings
- Church services
- Camps and excursions
- Star singers, St. Nicholas feasts, etc.
