Is the action of the ecclesial com’ty that makes JESUS and his salvation present to a human group in a specific time and place. before – apostolate Not only for the ordained but for all

Descriptions of Parish Youth Ministry …the church’s ministry to, with, by, and for the young people … ( Tom Zanzig) …organized action of the church to accompany the young… ( Latin American Episcopal Conference) …

…the action of the church by which she helps the young to discover the persons of Christ and his message and to commit themselves to imitate Him… ( South American Context) … a comprehensive effort of the church to serve a broad range of the needs of Youth… ( Michael Warren )

…ensemble of actions which the Ecclesial community, animated by the Holy spirit, realizes with and for the young… ( Italian Context )

PHILIPPINES ’ CONTEXT ( Fr. Mario Baclig, SDB ) w h at WHO WHY howhow

…Church extending to the young the loving care of Jesus “For a special treasure…”JPII youth ministry

It flows from the selfsame overall Ministry of the Church but is carried out as a concrete expression addressed to the young in their everyday situation as they journey with God, their fellow youth and adult and the rest of the ecclesial church.

IN A NUTSHELL It is the Church’s hand reaching to the young people. It is the Church’s hand reaching to the young people.

…ensemble of actions and activities

3 phases For the young to reach maturity, have competence, spiritual depth Prescribing Formal relationships and resources to accomplish goals To get together for constructive actions in church and society

From WHAT TO

…whole Xtian Com ’ ty …relationship between youth minister and young …also youth serving youth

Clergy, Religious, Lay, Adult, Youth, everyone for that matter who dedicates him/herself to the holistic well-being of young people and the youth who are ministered ranging from years old, single. Specific target age group: (Teen-Age), (Young Adult)

IN A NUTSHELL As long as you have the heart for the young especially when you are between 13 to 39 years old, single. As long as you have the heart for the young especially when you are between 13 to 39 years old, single.

human Christian Power To choose Social relationship whole

To lead the youth to a total and integrated development in whom faith and life are harmoniously blended.

IN A NUTSHELL Give opportunities to the young people wherein they will be able to experience Jesus as their Brother and Friend.

In various settings: School Parishes Centers Workplaces Youth groups Street corners Boarding houses BEC home In these settings they develop into Xtian com ’ ty – common Goals, values,inter-relationships

We do it by reaching and strengthening the youth’s relationship with Christ, to provide opportunities for personal growth and to encourage community involvement.

IN A NUTSHELL To bring Jesus to the young people by being like Jesus themselves.

Who are the young ? *Fragmented *Searching for identity *Indifferent to God and Religion *Open to transcendent and what is beyond life *Have difficulty living according to clear system of values *Searching for stable point for reference

*Family oriented *Highly interpersonal *Not very social-oriented *Personal but individualistic in relating with God *Nominal in faith *Decreasing in their appreciation of the sacraments *Distant from the Church’s teachings and life

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Adult or young 5 elements – profile of a youth minister Personal Identity Spirituality Community membership Formation Ministry

Put on the feature of Christ Being HOLY

Unique, Have self awareness, acceptance, mastery, and willing to change

Has desire and committed to a program and process of formation that guarantees personal maturity, professional competence and spiritual depth

Community members with a special assignment in the church and the society

With deep commitment to the ministry, and not to the job

By virtue of baptism: