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Is the action of the ecclesial com’ty that makes JESUS and his salvation present to a human group in a specific time and place.
before – apostolate Not only
for the ordained but for all
Descriptions of Parish
Youth Ministry
…the church’s ministry to, with, by, and for the young people …
( Tom Zanzig)
…organized action of the church to accompany the young…
( Latin American Episcopal Conference)
…
…the action of the church by which she helps the young to discover the persons of Christ and his message and to commit themselves to imitate Him… ( South American Context)
… a comprehensive effort of the church to serve a broad range of the needs of Youth…
( Michael Warren )
…ensemble of actions which the Ecclesial community, animated by
theHoly spirit, realizes with and for the
young… ( Italian Context )
PHILIPPINES’ CONTEXT( Fr. Mario Baclig, SDB )
what
WHO
WHY
how
…Church extending to the
young the
lovingcare of Jesus“For a special treasure…”JPII
youth ministry
It flows from the selfsame overall Ministry of the Church but is carried
out as a concrete expression addressed to the young in their everyday situation as they journey with God, their fellow
youth and adult and the rest of the ecclesial church.
IN A NUTSHELLIN A NUTSHELL
It is the Church’s hand It is the Church’s hand reaching to the young reaching to the young
people.people.
…ensemble of actions and activities
3 phases
For the young to reach maturity,
have competence, spiritual depth
Prescribing Formal relationships
and resources to accomplish
goals
To get together for constructive actions in church and society
From WHAT TO
…whole Xtian Com’ty
…relationship between youth minister and young
…also youth serving youth
Clergy, Religious, Lay, Adult, Youth, Clergy, Religious, Lay, Adult, Youth, everyone for that matter who everyone for that matter who
dedicates him/herself to the holistic dedicates him/herself to the holistic well-being of young people and the well-being of young people and the youth who are ministered ranging youth who are ministered ranging
from 13-39 years old, single. from 13-39 years old, single. Specific target age group: 13-19 Specific target age group: 13-19 (Teen-Age), 20-39 (Young Adult) (Teen-Age), 20-39 (Young Adult)
IN A NUTSHELLIN A NUTSHELL
As long as you have the heart As long as you have the heart for the young especially when for the young especially when you are between 13 to 39 years you are between 13 to 39 years
old, single.old, single.
human
ChristianPower
To choose
Social relationship
whole
To lead the youth to a total To lead the youth to a total and integrated development and integrated development in whom faith and life are in whom faith and life are
harmoniously blended.harmoniously blended.
IN A NUTSHELLIN A NUTSHELL
Give opportunities to the young Give opportunities to the young people wherein they will be people wherein they will be able to experience Jesus as able to experience Jesus as their Brother and Friend.their Brother and Friend.
In various settings:
SchoolParishesCenters
WorkplacesYouth groupsStreet corners
Boarding housesBEC
home
In these settings they develop into Xtian com’ty – common Goals,
values,inter-relationships
We do it by reaching and We do it by reaching and strengthening the youth’s strengthening the youth’s
relationship with Christ, to provide relationship with Christ, to provide opportunities for personal growth opportunities for personal growth
and to encourage community and to encourage community involvement.involvement.
IN A NUTSHELLIN A NUTSHELL
To bring Jesus to the To bring Jesus to the young people by being young people by being like Jesus themselves.like Jesus themselves.
Who are the young?
*Fragmented *Searching for identity*Indifferent to God and Religion*Open to transcendent and what is beyond life*Have difficulty living according to clear system of values*Searching for stable point for reference
*Family oriented*Highly interpersonal*Not very social-oriented*Personal but individualistic in relating with God*Nominal in faith*Decreasing in their appreciation of the sacraments*Distant from the Church’s teachings and life
YouTh
Adult or young
5 elements – profile of a youth ministerPersonal Identity
Spirituality
Community membership
Formation
Ministry
Put on the feature
of ChristBeing HOLY
Unique,Have self
awareness, acceptance,
mastery, and willing to change
Has desire and committed to a program and process of formation that guarantees personal maturity,
professional competence and spiritual depth
•Community members with a special assignment in the church and the society
•With deep commitment to the ministry, and not to the job
By virtue of baptism: