2. MR. JESUS PASCUAL G. CAHAYAGAN
KUYA PASKI

3. Knowing the Youth of Today

4. So, who are the Youth of Today?

5. JESUS AND THE RICH YOUNG MAN
(MK. 10: 17-22)

7. STRENGTHS OF THE MODERN YOUTH
“Good Teacher, what must I do to attain eternal life?” (Mk. 10:17)

8. STRENGTHS OF THE MODERN YOUTH Enthusiastic to learn new things (3 I’s)
INQUISITIVE
INNOVATIVE
INVOLVED
Enthusiastic to learn new things (3 I’s)

9. Inquisitive Young people now are more (Sense of Curiosity) INQUISITIVE
INNOVATIVE
INVOLVED
Young people now are more
Inquisitive
(Sense of Curiosity)

10. Young people now are more Innovative
INQUISITIVE
INNOVATIVE
INVOLVED
Young people now are more Innovative

11. Young people are more Involved
INQUISITIVE
INNOVATIVE
INVOLVED
Young people are more Involved

12. STRENGTHS OF THE MODERN YOUTH
Young People are Dynamic, Confident and Energetic
“I have obeyed each commandment since I was young.” (Mk. 10:18-22)

13. WEAKNESSES OF THE MODERN YOUTH

14. WEAKNESSES OF THE MODERN YOUTH
Jesus said, “Go and sell all your belongings and give the proceeds to the poor. Then come and follow Me.” (Mk.10:21)

15. FLOODED WITH SO MUCH MATERIALISM AND WORLDLINESS
WEAKNESSES OF THE MODERN YOUTH
FLOODED WITH SO MUCH MATERIALISM AND WORLDLINESS
“Upon hearing this, the rich young man became sad and went away” (Mk.10:22)

16. WRONG CONCEPT/ UNDERSTANDING OF HAPPINESS
WEAKNESSES OF THE MODERN YOUTH
WRONG CONCEPT/ UNDERSTANDING OF HAPPINESS

17. IMPULSIVE (Padalos-dalos) IN OUR DECISION-MAKING
WEAKNESSES OF THE MODERN YOUTH
IMPULSIVE (Padalos-dalos)
IN OUR DECISION-MAKING

18. CHALLENGES OF THE MODERN YOUTH

19. LIVE A LIFE OF SIMPLICITY
CHALLENGES OF THE MODERN YOUTH
LIVE A LIFE OF SIMPLICITY

20. RIGHT UNDERSTANDING OF TRUE HAPPINESS
CHALLENGES OF THE MODERN YOUTH
RIGHT UNDERSTANDING OF TRUE HAPPINESS

21. CHALLENGES FOR THE MODERN YOUTH
BE REFLECTIVE
“Think before you act!”

22. “THE YOUTH IN THE HEART OF CHRIST AND THE CHURCH”

23. THE YOUTH IN THE HEART OF CHRIST AND THE CHURCH
“and Jesus looked at him with love.” Mk.10:21
Jesus loved you and gave His life for you.
“Each of us is the result of a thought of God. Each of us is willed. Each of us is loved. Each of us is necessary.”  ― Pope Benedict XVI

24. THE YOUTH IN THE HEART OF CHRIST AND THE CHURCH
The youth as hope and future of the Church
“Dear young people, let yourselves be taken over by the light of Christ, and spread that light wherever you are.” – Blessed John Paul II

25. THE YOUTH IN THE HEART OF CHRIST AND THE CHURCH
The youth as new evangelizers
“So do not keep Christ to yourselves! Share with others the joy of your faith.” – Pope Benedict XVI WYD ‘11

26. THE YOUTH IN THE HEART OF CHRIST AND THE CHURCH
THE YOUTH IS THE CHURCH

27. POINTS FOR REFLECTION 1. 2. 3.
WHAT CAN I DO IN ORDER TO LIVE A LIFE OF SIMPLICITY AS A RESPONSE TO
CHRIST’S CALL?
HOW DID I CARRY OUT MY ROLE AS A YOUTH IN MY PARISH?
HOW CAN I SHARE MY FAITH IN JESUS TO OTHER PEOPLE?

28. YOUTH AND THE SACRAMENTS

29. SACRAMENTS What is the relevance of the Sacraments in our lives?
What is Sacrament?
What is the relevance of the Sacraments in our lives?
Are Sacraments really important?

31. WHAT IS SACRAMENT?
SACRAMENT is instituted by Christ as visible signs of God’s saving power and love.
Main Purpose: TO GIVE GRACE

32. Origin of the Sacrament: Actions of Christ

33. THE SACRAMENTS CONTINUE CHRIST’S SAVING ACTION TODAY THROUGH THE CHURCH…

34. DO YOU KNOW YOUR SACRAMENTS?

35. SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION

36. SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
Makes us members of the Christian community
It draws us into full union with Christ
It empowers us to carry out our mission as Christians

37. BAPTISM The sacrament when we first receive God’s sanctifying grace
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptize them, in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
(Mt. 28:19)

38. BAPTISM Fruits of Baptism We become God’s children
We are incorporated in the Church
New life in Christ

39. BAPTISM MATTER OF BAPTISM: WATER
"Truly, truly, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.“ (Jn.3:3)

40. CONFIRMATION
the faithful is more perfectly bound in the Church and her mission, strengthened by the Holy Spirit
You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you will be my witnesses. Acts 1:8
Confirmation perfects the grace of Baptism; Baptism gives spiritual birth while Confirmation confers spiritual growth and maturity.

41. CONFIRMATION
the sacrament where we receive the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit
“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you will be my witnesses.” (Acts 1:8)

42. CONFIRMATION Fruit: Strengthen and Confirm the grace of Baptism
Acts 19:5-6 - the people of Ephesus were baptized in Christ, but Paul laid hands on them to seal them with the Holy Spirit.

43. CONFIRMATION Fruit: Empowers the faithful to be a Witness of Christ
In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise (Eph. 1:13)

44. Matter for Confirmation: Holy Chrism
And Laying of Hands
Chrism- olive oil mixed with perfume used to anoint in Confirmation

45. Minister: Bishop or priest authorized to administer the Sacrament
CONFIRMATION
Minister: Bishop or priest authorized to administer the Sacrament

46. EUCHARIST Instituted by Christ during the Last Supper
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body.“ (Mt. 26:26)

47. EUCHARIST
the sacrament where we receive the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus
Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. (Jn. 6:35)
- We are so blest of all creatures because we are the only ones who has the privilege to receive Jesus

48. EUCHARIST
the highest form of prayer and act of thanksgiving (Eucharistien)

49. EUCHARIST BASIC DESCRIPTION OF THE EUCHARIST Thanksgiving Sacred Meal
Memorial Meal
Sacrifice- we renew the sacrifice Jesus made in Calvary (unbloody sacrifice)
Real Presence- the bread is truly Jesus

50. EUCHARIST FRUITS: We receive the Body and Blood of Christ
Forgiveness of our sins and the sins of others including the dead
We are in communion with the Church

51. WHAT ARE THE SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION?

52. SACRAMENTS OF HEALING

53. SACRAMENTS OF HEALING Rooted in Christ’s healing ministry
Healing ministry- curing and forgiving

54. SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
The sacraments in which the Church continues the healing ministry of Christ

55. WHAT ARE THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING?
The sacraments of healing are Penance/Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick

56. RECONCILIATION
the sacrament where we ask for God’s mercy and forgiveness by confessing our sins and live a life of renewal
“Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain are retained. (Jn.20:22-23)

57. RECONCILIATION FRUITS: Remits all our sins and gives sanctifying grace
We are reconciled with God and the Church
“Confession is God’s mercy embracing us.” – Pope Francis

58. RECONCILIATION MATTER: Sins of the Penitent Acts of the Penitent
Absolution
(authority of the priest to forgive sins)
“God’s mercy is greater than any sin.” – St. Faustina
Story of Don Bosco on confession
Sins of the Penitent – Remote matter
Contrition, Confession and Satisfaction – Proximate matter

59. ANOINTING OF THE SICK
the sacrament given to the severely ill and the dying to give them healing and strength of body and spirit during time of illnesses
“You will lay your hands on the sick, who will recover.” (Mk. 16:18)

60. ANOINTING OF THE SICK FRUITS:
Unites the sick person with the passion of Jesus
Gives him comfort, peace and strength
Forgives all sins
Restores the person in good health if it is good for his salvation
Prepares him for a peaceful death

61. ANOINTING OF THE SICK
MATTER:
Blessed Oil

62. ANOINTING OF THE SICK
MINISTER: PRIEST OR
BISHOP

63. WHAT ARE THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING?

64. SACRAMENTS OF VOCATION

65. WHAT IS VOCATION? comes from the Latin word “Vocare” which means
“to call”
a chosen way of life in which we commit ourselves to God, to the Church and the needs of others

66. WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF VOCATION?

67. WHAT ARE THE TWO SACRAMENTS OF VOCATION?
HOLY ORDERS
HOLY MATRIMONY

68. HOLY ORDER
Instituted by Christ during the Last Supper, when He washed His disciples feet

69. HOLY ORDER
the sacrament administered to a man who offers his life to Christ and the Church through the ministry of priesthood

70. FRUITS OF ORDINATION
DIACONATE
EPISCOPACY
PRIESTHOOD

71. MATTER OF ORDINATION
IMPOSITION OF HANDS

72. HOLY MATRIMONY
is a sacrament and covenant of love between man and woman which models the love between Christ and His Church
For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. 
This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ and the church. (Eph.5:31-32)

73. 3 FUNDAMENTAL PROPERTIES OF MARRIAGE
UNITY
INDISSOLUBILITY
FECUNDITY
“Let no man separate what God has joined.” (Mt. 19:6)
Indissolubility- cannot be divorced
Fecundity- mission of Procreation

74. FRUITS OF HOLY MATRIMONY
Perpetual and Exclusive Bond
Sacramental Grace

75. MATTER OF HOLY MATRIMONY
EXCHANGE OF CONSENT
“For this reason, man shall leave his father and mother and be with his wife, and the two of them shall become one flesh. (Mt.19:5)

76. MINISTER OF HOLY MATRIMONY
HUSBAND AND WIFE
“For this reason, man shall leave his father and mother and be with his wife, and the two of them shall become one flesh. (Mt.19:5)

77. WHAT ARE THE TWO SACRAMENTS OF VOCATION?

78. RELATION OF THE SACRAMENTS TO OUR NATURAL GROWTH AS HUMAN PERSONS
BAPTISM
PHYSICAL BIRTH
CONFIRMATION
MATURITY
NOURISHMENT
EUCHARIST
PHYSICAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALING
RECONCILIATION AND ANOINTING
MATRIMONY AND HOLY ORDERS
COMMUNITY, FAMILY AND LEADERSHIP

79. LETS MAKE IT SIMPLE Sacraments are instituted by Christ
Sacraments are visible signs to give grace
Sacraments makes us one
with Christ

80. LETS MAKE IT SIMPLE
Sacraments originated from the saving actions of Christ and in His name, is continued by the Church

82. How do we live out the effects and grace we receive from the Sacraments?
The Question is

83. YOUTH DISCIPLESHIP

84. WHO IS A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST?

85. WHO IS A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST?
A person who commits Himself to follow Jesus
“Come and follow me.”
Mk. 10:21

86. know Christ and love Him more
HOW DO WE COMMIT OURSELVES TO JESUS?
know Christ and love Him more

87. HOW DO WE COMMIT OURSELVES TO JESUS?
Be selfless like Jesus

88. Obey and live out His teachings
HOW DO WE COMMIT OURSELVES TO JESUS?
Obey and live out His teachings
Review the ten commandments

89. Encounter and receive Him in the Eucharist
HOW DO WE COMMIT OURSELVES TO JESUS?
Talk to Him, PRAY
Encounter and receive Him in the Eucharist

90. WHO IS A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST?
A PERSON WHO BRINGS THE GOOD NEWS AND THE LIGHT OF CHRIST TO OTHERS
You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Mt. 5:14-16

92. IN SHORT, A DISCIPLE IS CALLED TO BE…
CHRIST

93. CAN OTHER PEOPLE SEE JESUS IN YOU?
Story of Fr. Heinz

95. GUIDE QUESTIONS 1. 2. 3.
AM I CHRIST-LIKE TO OTHERS? WHY OR WHY NOT? HOW CAN I BECOME CHRIST-LIKE?
WHAT ROLE DO I PLAY AS A YOUTH IN MY PARISH OR COMMUNITY?
AS A YOUNG CATHOLIC, WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SACRAMENTS TO ME?