1. Salesian Youth Ministry and Ministerial approach.
Salesian Oratory Model
A Spirituality
A Method
That brings the
Youth Minister
and the Youth
to Jesus.
That is
an Educational
and Ministerial approach.

2. Salesian Youth Ministry
The Oratory Model
The Oratory is a physical place…
A School, Parish, Youth Center, Summer Camp, a Classroom, a gathering place…
Where ever young people gather.
The Oratory is an Attitude…
Where young people and adults form a loving family where all find encouragement to grow in Christ.
The Oratory is a Method…
Used by educators and youth ministers to effectively lead youth to develop as good Christians and good citizens.

3. Salesian Youth Ministry
The Oratory Model
Home
School
Church
Playground

4. Salesian Youth Ministry
The Oratory Model
THE ORATORY IS
A HOME:
Welcoming, safe, peaceful,
An experience of family
where relationships grow
Where all gather in the presence of Jesus

5. Salesian Youth Ministry
The Oratory Model
THE ORATORY IS
A SCHOOL:
Where young people learn lessons
for life, citizenship, religion, and faith
Here they gain the skills of good citizenship, productivity and Christian life

6. Salesian Youth Ministry
The Oratory Model
THE ORATORY IS
A CHURCH:
A place and experience of
Prayer,
Eucharist,
Faith,
Celebration,
Hope,
Community,
Love

7. Salesian Youth Ministry
The Oratory Model
THE ORATORY IS
A PLAYGROUND:
A place and experience of
Joy,
Laughter,
Fun,
Enthusiasm,
Freedom,
Friendship

8. The Oratory Model and Planning Oratory Model Planning Process
When used as a planning device the Oratory Model can transform any program or event, even a classroom lesson into an exciting and rich experience for both the young people and the leader.
Oratory Model Planning Process
1. What is the goal for this event?
2. HOME: What makes this event welcoming?
3. SCHOOL: What will be learned?
4. CHURCH: What is the element of prayer, inspiration, faith?
5. PLAYGROUND: What is interesting or fun in the activity?

9. Salesian Youth Ministry
The Oratory Model

10. It has been reformatted and made available in his loving memory.
This popular PowerPoint presentation was created by Fr. Chris Woerz, SDB.
It has been reformatted and made available in his loving memory.