1. Promoting Service, Vocations and Life-Long Mystagogical Discipleship CAT105 Session 6 Youth Evangelization Wednesday, November 11, 2015Wednesday, November 11, 2015Wednesday, November 11, 2015Wednesday, November 11, 2015

2. Promoting Service and Vocations November 11, 2015November 11, 2015November 11, 2015 1. Characteristics of Mystagogia a.Deeper reflection on the ‘mysteries’, the grace of the Sacraments b.Deepening in the Scriptures/Gospels, participation in the Eucharist and works of charity c.Support from Christian community, especially godparents d.Renewing the Temporal Order e.Keywords: Sacraments, Service, Stewardship

3. Promoting Service and Vocations November 11, 2015November 11, 2015November 11, 2015 2. Examples of Mystagogia with Teens a.Pentecost Commissioning Mass and dinner with the pastor b.A Bible study on the Acts of the Apostles c.Catechetical formation in Sacraments, stewardship and service d.Seminars to help incoming college freshmen survive in college as a Catholic

4. Promoting Service and Vocations November 11, 2015November 11, 2015November 11, 2015 2. Examples of Mystagogia with Teens e.Pilgrimage to Rome f.International mission trip g.Vocations retreat h.Service at parish (not necessarily in youth program)

5. Promoting Service and Vocations November 11, 2015November 11, 2015November 11, 2015 2. Examples of Mystagogia with Teens i.Assist in soup kitchens, homeless shelters and other agencies that focus on the corporal works of mercy j.Having the teens share their testimonies (briefly) at all the Sunday Masses at their parish k.Special events during the Freshman year of college, such as Reunion retreats/gatherings during holidays l.A ‘ministry in college’ checklist, with monthly reports given back to one’s youth evangelization leaders

6. Promoting Service and Vocations November 11, 2015November 11, 2015November 11, 2015 a.Desire to know vocational possibilities b.Desire to serve, especially the poor c.Doing menial and difficult acts of service d.Attitude ready to assist, even when no one else will e.Deep rooted peace and joy 3. Signs of Conversion/Growth in service

7. Promoting Service and Vocations November 11, 2015November 11, 2015November 11, 2015 For Discussion List five practical ways you can help your teens deepen their call to service to and vocation in Christ. How would you incorporate them into your sessions with teens?