By FFWPU Argentina
Theme: Centering on the Divine Principle and its practical application in daily life—guiding youth on the purpose of creation, the Human Fall, purity education, preparation for the Blessing, and living a daily life of faith.
From July 17 to 18, 2026, the CARP Center in Córdoba, Argentina, hosted the Winter Seminar Córdoba 2026, bringing together eight youth participants between the ages of 15 and 19. The group comprised six young men and two young women, including seven first-generation members and one second-generation youth who traveled from Paraguay. For three participants, this was their very first time attending a workshop.
Core Objectives & Educational Focus
The main goal of the seminar was to help participants establish the Divine Principle as the central axis of their lives and apply its core values to daily living. Lectures covered essential topics, including:
- The inherent value of the Divine Principle
- The original purpose of Creation
- The Human Fall (La Caída)
- Purity education (Pureza)
- The Four Spheres of Heart and the Blessing
- Maintaining a vibrant life of faith (Vida de Fe)
Mentorship, Fellowship & Reflection
- Peer Testimonies & Q&A: Evening prayer meetings featured staff introductions and candid Q&A sessions. Staff members shared their personal faith journeys and testimonies regarding the Blessing, fostering an environment of trust where youth felt comfortable asking open questions.
- Internal Introspection: Dedicated reflection times were integrated into the lecture schedule, allowing participants space for personal introspection and to deepen their relationship with God.
- Recreation & Harmony: To balance the educational sessions, participants enjoyed outdoor park activities, walks, and soccer games. After the seminar concluded on Saturday, the group stayed to watch a World Cup match together, with many staying to attend Sunday Service the following morning.
Impact & Participant Response
The response from the participants was overwhelmingly positive. Despite it being a first-time experience for several attendees, everyone listened attentively and engaged deeply with the material—a crucial opportunity during adolescence to understand the value of purity in preparation for the Blessing.
Demonstrating maturity and a servant-hearted attitude, participants voluntarily handed in their mobile phones to minimize distractions and actively helped with meal prep, cooking, and cleanup. Through shared meals, outdoor recreation, and sincere evening testimony sessions, the youth built strong bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood, making the seminar a deeply fruitful and memorable experience.