Catholic Youth Organization
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A Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) is an organization for young Catholics. Usually each group uses the church for meeting and gathering, although some have their own premises.
The organization's main purposes are guiding the young Catholics to live a Christian life from a young age, developing trust between peers, and living a happy life in a positive manner.
The activities vary in accordance with local culture but often include prayer, singing, charity sales, sports, and visiting the sick.
There is a two-year (or three) gathering event for the young Catholics of the world called World Youth Day. In 2008 it will be held in Sydney, Australia.
