1. YOUTH MINISTRY DISCIPLESHIP FOCUSED an overview

3. Problems in Youth Ministry One Size Does NOT Fit All Sometimes More Harm Than Good Conflicting Methods Same Goals

4. Starting With Definitions Evangelization Not Interested Missionary Initiative

5. Starting With Definitions Evangelization Missionary Initiative Initial Evangelization Discipleship Not Interested Conversion Pre-Evangelization Initial Proclamation Openness Initial Conversion Initiatory Catechesis Adherence Ongoing Formation Missionary Initiative

6. What Does Discipleship Look Like? RABBIDISCIPLE Four Earmarks of Discipleship 1.Intimacy 2.Mutual Responsibility 3.Customization 4.Accountability to Growth

7. What are We Teaching? Four Areas of Formation 1.Human 2.Intellectual 3.Spiritual 4.Pastoral

8. Process for Implementing in a Parish the fruit of discipleship will be used to plant seeds in others Step 2: Begin Initial Evangelization Step 1: Cultivate an Atmosphere for Discipleship Step 3: Adapt to Growth & Needs Step 4: Feed the Nations

9. What is Different about DFYM? Top-Down Approach vs. Ground-Up Approach

10. Discipleship Group Norms ●4-6 youth (gender based) ●two adults (also same gender) - leader/co-leader ●groups exist independently ●encouraged to be in community with other groups ●meet regularly (typically weekly) ●in addition to own goals, commitment to parish goals ●mission oriented

11. Oversight & Accountability? Do What You Want Over Controlled Freedom

12. Some Observations So Far ●youth and adults will go where they are fed ●strong leadership is essential (vision, focus, trust) ●the faithful are looking for the freedom to give of themselves ●groups should be formed naturally from the ground up ●focus intensity on one step at a time (maintain others) ●be ok starting small and set the standards high ●support from the top is essential

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14. YOUTH MINISTRY DISCIPLESHIP FOCUSED

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16. Sample Planning Schedule #1 February 2nd - Super Bowl Sunday - NO MEETING 9th - Egg Rolls & Dessert 16th - Lectio 19th - Large Group 6:30-8:30 23rd - Invite Guest (Answering Atheists Questions) 26th - Parish Adoration/Confessions March 2nd - Laser Tag 9th - Who is God? - Is God Really Real? - Study 16th - Is God Really My Father? - Study 19th - Large Group 6:30-8:30 23rd - Is Jesus Really Divine? - Study 26th - Adoration/Confessions 30th - Is the Holy Spirit Really a Person? - Study April 2nd - Large Group 6:30-8:30 6th - Leader Gone - No Meeting 11th - Supper & Stations 13th - Volleyball w/ Girls Group (talk and plan novena, stations practice) 16th - Living Stations of the Cross 18th - Serve at Banquet 18th - 26th | Groups Leading Divine Mercy Novena for Parish 20th - Easter Sunday - NO MEETING 27th - Preparation for Mall Evangelization May 4th - Mall Evangelization 11th - End of Year Party Guidance & Expectations From Parish 1) Doctrinal Bundle 2) Engage Parents 3) Service/Involvement in Parish

17. Sample Planning Schedule #2 September 28 - Discussion on Group Covenants October 5 - Discuss Marketing Campaign Proposal 12 - Family Potluck & Fun 15 - Large Group 19 - Pin Guard w/ Younger Guys 24 - Jennifer Fulweiler Talk @ Church 24-26 Into the Deep Retreat (Abbey) 26 - NO MEETING 30 - Adoration & Wings November 2 - Intentional Check-In, Sharing, & Prayer 9 - Understanding the Mass - Presentation by Father 12 - Large Group 15 - Youth Conference (Brookings) 16 - NO MEETING 21-23 SEARCH (Sioux Falls) 23 - Night w/ the Girls 30 - The Church - Out of Focus December 7 - The Church - The Kingdom 14 - The Church - Community 17 - Large Group 21 - The Church - Be Church 28 - NO MEETING (Christmas) Non-Scheduled Group Commitments group committed to: daily prayer (15 minutes), monthly confession, monthly holy hour, weekly rosary, intentionality in loving family

18. Expecting Results ResultsTasks vs.

19. The Great Commission “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

20. Starting a Small Group (Ideally) (Note: the ideal takes a lot of work and time) Small Groups Should Start & Evolve Naturally ●youth should feel invited based on a personal connection to leader or peer ●it should be their decision to join and say yes to a group ●rooted in their own desire Starting From Scratch ●start with youth you are already connected to ●seek youth out through parish events and opportunities ●work with parish coordinator (get a good start plan and knowledge of vision)

21. Best Practices ●work under the direction and oversight of the parish (coordinator & pastor) ●plan and communicate consistently and give all details ●document situations that may need to be recounted ●ask before making a decision or announcing anything ●strive for the ideal ●do not be afraid to say no in situations where you are uncomfortable o freedom in saying YES and freedom in saying NO