January 24, 2026

Health, Social Inclusion and Equity, Active Citizenship

Chiro Youth Movement Philippines, Inc. (Chiro Pilipinas) is a parish-based organization recognized by the Episcopal Commission on Youth (ECY) of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) through the Federation of National Youth Organizations (FNYO). Chiro aims to bring the children and youth closer to Christ through various creative means. It uses the play method in doing catechesis for children and young people. Chiro Cainta under the Chiro Youth Movement Philippines, Inc is a parish-based organization that was established by Fr. Walter de Vilder, CICM in Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Light for 57 years. Its primary objective is "To bring the children and youth closer to Christ”. We meet every Sunday in our own parishes, and children and youth ages 7-20 come together and spend 3-4 hours of games, songs, catechism, dynamics, and other creative activities. These activities, we believe, are the best way to promote values and teachings about Christ likewise helping them improve their leadership potential since the young people of today are active and dynamic and at the same time promoting children's rights. That is why we use their own language for better sending of messages, understanding, and communication.