Build SVDP For The Future With Young People Annual Meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul New Orleans, Louisiana September 7-11, 2010

Design Your Plan What kind of conference do you want? Youth Conference under the Parish Conference Parish School Youth Group Young Adult Conference High School or University Conference Conference that works with a Council or District

Under a Parish Conference Parish Schools

Youth Group

Young Adult Conference

Associate Members

High Schools Independent of a Parish Conference

College/University

Under a Council

Display A Model Invite Young People to see Catholic, Lay Organization Service Spirituality Friendship

Leader – Key The role of the leader will take on different responsibilities depending on age group Organizer Chauffeur Chaperone Delegator Begin Construction

 Education Parish School Religious Education Program Youth Group  Publicize Bulletin Displays Lay a Foundation

Formal SVDP Youth Conference Meeting once a month Officers Service Spiritual Formation Vincentian Reflections Frame and Insulate the Structure

 Formation/Spirituality  Service/Reflection  Inclusion/Change Complete the Interior

 Society presence on 15 university/college campuses  Five universities/colleges that work at SVDP sites  Twelve high school conferences  Two Council office youth ministry groups  Eleven youth conferences  Twelve elementary conferences  Five young adult conferences Sold

Holy Family SVdP Youth Conference Orlando, Florida Southeast Region

How does it feel when you help the less fortunate?

“I feel good when I help the poor. It makes me realize how fortunate I am.” Michael – Grade 8 – Holy Family School Treasurer of Conference

“Helping others makes me feel great! It makes me feel like I’ve made a difference.” Jacob -- Grade 9 Lake Highland Preparatory School

Meredith- Bishop Moore High School -- “Helping the poor makes me feel awesome. I make a difference in the world today.” Jesus.” Jade- Dr. Phillips High School --“Helping the poor feels great! I am so fortunate to be able to help others because not only does it make me feel great inside, but also helps me grow as a Christian in my faith with Jesus.”

Lauren – Bishop Moore High School – “Helping the poor gives me a feeling I can’t describe. It makes me feel like I am loved by someone else each time I help out. It helps me realize that I’m a good Christian. Every time I help out I know that my work is appreciated.” Lauren – Bishop Moore High School – “When I help the poor it makes me feel good that I was able to help someone out. It makes me appreciate what I have and grow closer to God.”

Erik – Bishop Moore High School “Helping out in the community makes me appreciate what I have and I am very grateful for it. It feels good to help out the needy. My experience as a member of SVdP Youth group has ultimately made me into a better person.”