On Friday, November 13, Latin Patriarchal Vicar in Jordan Bishop Iyad Twal celebrated  Holy Mass  marking the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, and the International Youth Day, at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Tla' Al-Ali, northwestern Amman. The Holy Mass was celebrated for the intentions of the martyrs of St. George's Church in Hamoud, Karak Governorate and attended by several priests, nuns, members of previous youth secretariats, young people and their families, as well as representatives of various pastoral groups.

The celebration also marked the conclusion of the term of the 2026 General Secretariat of Youth, which tendered its resignation following a year abounding with activities, pastoral events, challenges and achievements. In addition to naming the new General Secretariat for 2027 as well as launching the Jordanian Youth slogan for the coming year, namely, “For You are with me” (Psalm 23:4), inspired from the 23rd Psalm.

The 2027 General Secretariat of Christian Youth has been formed as follows:

• General Spiritual Director: Fr. Fadi Qandah
• Secretary-General and Middle East Coordinator: Ghassan Asfour
• Deputy Secretary-General: Sami Ma’ay’ah
• Coordinator of the Working Youth Committee: Mirna Zyadat
• University Youth Committee Coordinator: Munir Khbais
• Secondary School Youth Committee Coordinator: Laith Gammoh
• Preparatory School Youth Committee Coordinator: Raya Hijazin
• Children's Youth Committee Coordinator: Rosana Haddad
• Training and Development Committee Coordinator: Dana Tannous
• Media Committee Coordinator: Osama Toubasi
• Service Committee Coordinator: Fadi Edward

The Holy Mass concluded with prayers offered for the martyrs of the church in Karak and expressions of solidarity with their families, while pleading with God to protect Jordan, its leadership, people and Church, as well as to perpetuate  the blessings of security and peace.