11 December 2023
Coming to TaizéSafeguardingWhen you come as a family, remember that as parents your stay in Taizé is different from a stay as a single person. The program is designed for families, parents with children aged between 3 and 14.
1. What do I need to know if I come as a family to Taizé (in Olinda)? • The place where the families are welcomed is called Olinda, in the village of Ameugny, a 10-minute walk from Taizé. • This area is reserved for parents, children, young volunteers and leaders. All of them wear wristbands to identify themselves. • All activities and meals take (...)
11 December 2023
Coming to TaizéSafeguarding1. Do I need parental authorization?
Yes, it’s compulsory! The downloadable form must be completed by your parents and kept by your group leader.
2. Will I be staying with my group or friends during my stay?
Yes and no! Sharing groups are formed at the beginning of the week, bringing together young people from different groups for morning and afternoon activities. Each sharing group includes at least one adult leader. You can meet up with your friends during free time and meals.
3. How will I be housed?
You will be staying with your (...)
11 December 2023
Coming to TaizéSafeguarding1. Who is responsible for leading the meetings at Taizé?
The brothers’ community leads the meetings, working in collaboration with various communities of sisters, young volunteers from different countries and a few paid employees.
2. Will I remain with my group or friends during my stay and how will I be housed?
Yes and no! Sharing groups are formed at the beginning of the week, bringing together young people from different groups for morning and afternoon activities. You won’t necessarily be with your friends, but you can meet up with them (...)
11 December 2023
Coming to TaizéSafeguardingIn Taizé, we commit ourselves to • have a dedicated safeguarding team comprised of representatives of the different communities present in Taizé and also people from outside of the Taizé community. • increase our focus on safely recruiting, training and supporting all people involved in organising the meetings, whatever their level of responsibility, so that they have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse. • display clearly in several locations in Taizé, the information about whom to contact in the event of anything (...)
11 December 2023
Coming to TaizéSafeguarding1. Who can I talk to when I feel or observe something disturbing, or when someone confides in me? What should I do if I myself am a victim of sexual violence/harassment or spiritual abuse? What should I do if I notice this in the people around me during my stay in Taizé?
Don’t stay all alone. Always seek help from the following safeguarding services. You can choose from the following options: • call directly the lead safeguarding brother or send an sms on +33 749 04 75 85. 24h/24. The brother will put those who express the wish immediately (...)
8 December 2023
Other informationNewsLast Sunday was the start of Advent and Slovenia is full of events! When you come to Ljubljana for the European Meeting, you will see how many lights and Christmas trees are decorating the streets, and also hot wine being served all around as a warm welcome!
But Christmas lights are not the only important lights for this season. In every parish and every house there is also the Advent crown and candles, which we lit up for the first time in our preparation centre while joining in communion the prayer of change of prior in Taizé.
And after (...)
4 December 2023
Other informationThe Taizé meeting companion application for Android or iOS is developed by IDENTT Sp. z o.o and TimeNavi sp. z o. o in cooperation with Taizé. Please contact us with any questions you may have concerning the data privacy of the application, or to request deletion of your data, by e-mail: app taize.fr.
The application may request the use of your phone’s camera, if you decide to scan the QR code on the booklet you will receive at your arrival. This allows the application to show you information concerning the parish you are connected with. Any (...)
1 November 2023
Around the WorldRegular prayers in AsiaPrayers with songs from Taizé exist in many places in India. The prayers appearing on this page are regular prayers known directly or indirectly to the brothers and who are in touch with the reality of the local Church in their area. The "pilgrimage of trust on earth" is not a movement in the formal sense of the word at all. So no one has a list of "members". It is often possible, however, to put people in touch with others in their locality. Please feel free to contact us at email Kolkata
Every Friday at 6.30pmEcumenical prayer with songs (...)
25 October 2023
At the Wellspring of FaithHow to prepare a prayer serviceChristians around the world are coming together from September 1st to October 4th for prayer vigils, reflection and concrete actions around care for creation. For the third year, we propose below a schedule for a vigil inspired by the common prayer in Taizé.Proposal for a time of prayer
Song
Nada te turbe
Psalm
Bonum est confidere O Lord, how numerous are your works, wisely you have (...)