The first Abbey Faith and Music Fest held Saturday, Sept. 20 had to be considered a rousing success, judging by the enthusiasm of the teenagers attending. The outdoor event on Daylesford Abbey’s grounds hosted musical acts, a keynote talk, Mass, confessions, eucharistic adoration, food and fun for nearly 2,000 people. Read the full story here. (Photos by Michelle Kilgore)
![Young children with their families have fun in the bounce gyms, assisted by some of the 100 volunteers during the festival.](https://catholicphilly.com/media-files/2014/09/AF20140920-IMG_5691.jpg)
Young children with their families have fun in the bounce gyms, assisted by some of the 100 volunteers during the festival.
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![Seminarians, novices in religious life and other young people considering a religious vocation stand for a blessing — and applause — before afternoon Mass.](https://catholicphilly.com/media-files/2014/09/AF20140920-DSC00123.jpg)
Seminarians, novices in religious life and other young people considering a religious vocation stand for a blessing — and applause — before afternoon Mass.
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![Matt Maher (at piano, right) and his band wow the crowd of young people at Abbey Faith and Music Fest Saturday, Sept. 20 at Daylesford Abbey, Paoli.](https://catholicphilly.com/media-files/2014/09/AF20140920-DSC00286.jpg)
Matt Maher (at piano, right) and his band wow the crowd of young people at Abbey Faith and Music Fest Saturday, Sept. 20 at Daylesford Abbey, Paoli.
![A perfectly clear, late summer night was the setting for a candlelight period of eucharistic adoration, led in song by Matt Maher and his band.](https://catholicphilly.com/media-files/2014/09/AF20140920-IMG_5895.jpg)
A perfectly clear, late summer night was the setting for a candlelight period of eucharistic adoration, led in song by Matt Maher and his band.
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Truly an extraordinarily event. Adoration was incredibly beautiful under the silent star lit sky. Surrounded by love.
Looks like a real success.
Such beautiful evangelization. I pray that the proclaiming the Good News will become as effortless.
I especially send kudos to the photographer. Stunning pix.
What a beautiful gathering of young people. Hope for the future!!!
Thank you to all involved in putting this together.