B R I D G E

NEEDS It was felt that these Teen Youths need to: Become more responsible Continue to uphold their family values Know more about themselves and the purpose of life Learn about Time Management Be successful in their studies Undertake service activities Become an active member of the community

B R I D G E A program for Teen Youths at Rooty Hill Sai Centre +++++

B R I D G E B – eing R - eady to D - evelop and I - nspire G – oodness E - verywhere

RATIONALE To motivate the Teen Youths to continue taking part in Centre activities on a regular basis so as to Help them develop life skills that will allow them to become successful in life and Encourage them to become an active member of the Community

OBJECTIVES To learn and uphold the human values in their life To enable the teen youths take up more and more responsibilities in Swami’s work To become more independent and be able to make decisions themselves To utilise and manage time more efficiently To be successful in their studies leading right career path To engage into service activities organised by the Centre To become an active member of the community

Salient Features 1 hr/wk session - silent sitting - ice breaker (current affair, of interest) - interactive activity (particpation from all) - reflective activity (thought provoking) - development of Individual skills Brings facilitators in touch with issues Elder (oustside home) to look upon

SUMMARY SUMMARY VALUES/ SPIRITUALITY STUDIES/ CAREER SERVICE COMMUNITY

Next Steps… The future is more in our hands than theirs. Let’s create a BRIDGE for all to stand; the BRIDGE that allows the world to flow like a stream below it without touching it, the BRIDGE that connects two ends as one, and the BRIDGE that society needs to exist with love, peace and harmony standing the test of time.

Generation 1 Pillar Generation 2 Pillar World LovePeaceHarmony Being Ready to Inspire and Develop Goodness Everywhere

SSE Day at Centre Set up altar – Girls Mats, Chairs & Sound System - Boys min. presentation - usually a small skit or a Spiritual talk - based on the current sub-value (groups rotate) Organise devotional singing Thought for the day Multi-faith prayers Meditation/Silent sitting Clean up and reset the hall

Service Activities Visits to Homes for Aged Care Adopt-a-Road Program Clean-up Australia Sai Box Project “COD” Project Tree Planting One day Femine

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