The Youth Ministry Scenario Fr. Mario Villegas Baclig, SDB 11/16/2018 Youth Ministry Scenario
Our specific objectives A general idea: who are the youth of today? A renewed awareness: what is the Church doing for the youth? A new paradigm: Catholic youth ministry today 11/16/2018 Youth Ministry Scenario
The Youth of Today * the first step in youth ministry! A large mosaic: a bit of anything and everything, often in striking contrast Essential: a thorough knowledge of their context FOR MORE INFO... Studies on the youth Theories on developmental stages Participant observation 11/16/2018 Youth Ministry Scenario
2. The World Youth Days Catholic youth ministry at its best! A journey that started in 1985 (1984) “A special treasure” for society and the Church The example of John Paul II 11/16/2018 Youth Ministry Scenario
3. Catholic youth ministry the usual paradigm The ensemble of actions and activities for, to, by, and with the youth. 11/16/2018 Youth Ministry Scenario
Catholic youth ministry a renewed paradigm! The process of journeying that the entire Christian community makes with the young people in order to lead them to Christ, the Perfect Man. 11/16/2018 Youth Ministry Scenario
Catholic youth ministry Scriptural paradigms The Emmaus story: Luke 24: 13—35 Jesus journeyed with the two disciples The Beautiful Gate: Acts 3: 1—10 The crippled man got up and walked on his own! 11/16/2018 Youth Ministry Scenario
Catholic youth ministry Another paradigm! The growth-enabling relationship between youth minister and youth. 11/16/2018 Youth Ministry Scenario
Catholic youth ministry a Philippine paradigm The complete process of journeying with youth, that covers the three phases of: Formation Organization Mobilization 11/16/2018 Youth Ministry Scenario
3 steps in setting up and sustaining youth ministry Step 1: See Analyzing the situation Step 2: Judge Drawing up a vision Step 3: Act Implementing a plan 11/16/2018 Youth Ministry Scenario