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YOUTH WORKBOOK: 3963035717551460547625Sent to ShareGod’s Love00Sent to ShareGod’s LoveSESSION #1: Now that very day two of them were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus,?and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred.?And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them,?but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him.SESSION #2: He asked them, “What are you discussing as you walk along?” They stopped, looking downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, said to him in reply, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know of the things that have taken place there in these days?”?And he replied to them, “What sort of things?” They said to him, “The things that happened to Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people,?how our chief priests and rulers both handed him over to a sentence of death and crucified him.”SESSION #3: And he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are! How slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke!?Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer?these things and enter into his glory?”?Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them what referred to him in all the scriptures.?As they approached the village to which they were going, he gave the impression that he was going on farther.?But they urged him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them.SESSION #4: And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them.?With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight.?Then they said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning [within us] while he spoke to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us?”SESSION #5: So they set out at once and returned to Jerusalem where they found gathered together the eleven and those with them?who were saying, “The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!”?Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.(Luke 24: 13-20, 25-35)Sent to Share God’s Love 3:30 PM Team arrives for set up5:00 PMSunday evening Mass6:00 PM (25mins)DINNER & ICEBREAKER – M&M Icebreaker game during dinner6:25 PM (5mins)OPENING PRAYER & INTRODUCTION TO EVENING6:30 PM (25mins)SESSION #1 – Called to a Loving Encounter with Jesus6:55 PM (20mins)SESSION #2 – With Words & Actions: Do It!7:15 PM (25mins)SESSION #3 – Walking Together with Jesus7:40 PM (10mins)CBA – Fruit Basket Upset7:50 PM (20mins)SESSION #4 – Bearing Fruits of New Life8:10 PM (15mins)SESSION #5 – Celebrating the Joy of Being Missionary Disciples8:25 PM (5mins)EVALUATION THROUGH PRAYERName one thing that makes you feel we’ve accomplished something together this evening.Name one thing you’ve committed yourself to todayLet’s offer all this up in prayer.ICE BREAKERMix & Meet(M&M Game)Blue = familyGreen = schoolYellow = friendsRed = hobbiesBrown = music/moviesOrange = disgusting foodOPENING PRAYERThe Call to PrayerLeader: Brothers and sisters in Christ, before we begin our evening session, let’s pause to prepare ourselves to spend a few moments of prayer with God and each other.Leader 1: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.All: AmenLeader 2: The response to our prayer is – Lord, here we are! Present!All: Lord, here we are! Present!Leader 3: O God, here we are young followers of your Son.All: Lord, here we are! Present!Leader 4: Guide us today as we reach out to you.All: Lord, here we are! Present!Leader 5: Accompany us on this road to be witnesses of your love to our brothers and sisters, your children.All: Lord, here we are! Present!Leader 6: We ask this in the name of Jesus, your Son and our Lord who reigns forever and ever.All: AmenSESSION #1 – Called to a Loving Encounter with Jesus (LARGE GROUP DISCUSSION)First, explain that the Church is an instrument and a guide that helps us feel & know Jesus is ever present in our lives.As a young person, does your church community help you feel that you belong, and guides you in knowing that Jesus is with you always; yes or no? Explain?SESSION #2 – With Words & Actions: Do It!(SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION)The Church wants to know what is important to you. In your small group read the following points, discuss them and choose one or more. If something is missing, add it in.Faith:Workshops on communication and skills for building healthy relationships, especially between parents and teens and in their everyday environments.Provide more and practical teaching on dating, marriage, and family life, grounded in with the purpose of strengthening family faith, values and teaching relationship responsibility and respect.Address real life and social issues in light of the teachings of Jesus, the Church and forming their consciences; help teens live the sacraments with joy, to express and defend their faith with assurance and continue growing spiritually after Confirmation.Provide retreats as strong evangelizing moments that open opportunities for encountering Jesus, the Church and serve as instruments of conversion and forming missionary disciples.To increase teen self-esteem to overcome the fear of “what will they say,” of rejection, of others, of God, and of speaking about God with other people; to learn to communicate better so that we will be understood and not misjudged, including in our own families.Which of these faith suggestions are relevant to the needs of the youth at St. Patrick’s? What makes your faith so attractive to you?The Church:Involve youth in different church ministries that serve the community in general and to help them develop a sense of belonging to the parish.Challenge the church leadership to move beyond “We have always done it this way” (EG 33) and be opened to other ways of being church that connects with the young people at St. Patrick’s.That the church share messages in attractive and meaningful ways that can speak to the realities of youth and not be boring.Offer meaningful and intentional service and volunteer experiences for exercising their creativity, initiative and encourage growth and responsibility, not just menial tasks.Which church suggestions can youth at St. Patrick’s relate with? What brings you joy about being a member of the parish community?Disconnection from the Church & what is causing it:Create spaces and schedules for youth ministry that respond and adapt to the complex reality of young peoples’ and families lives.Create content and material focused on young people that invites them to participate in the life of the Church and distribute the content in every way possible.Use media with youth friendly content to form them in their faith that they can share with others as an invitation to encounter Christ; give them practical tools that empowers them to share and evangelize.Which of these suggestions would help strengthen the connection of youth and the church to avoid disconnection? What helps you remain active in your faith?Accompaniment of young people:Develop family-based faith teaching/catechesis where parents and teens work together, as well as opportunities for teens to share their faith in service opportunities and other parish events.Engage teen leaders in planning and guiding retreats and other youth ministry events or session, with appropriate training and supervision from adult leaders.Through youth ministry content and programming, support the teens search for personal and religious identity that that can relate to their church and society experiences.Which of the suggestion statements helps the youth at St. Patrick’s see the church community as companions on their faith journey? Can more be done? What?Vocations & commitments:To train and develop young leaders through formation programs to serve as protagonists/main players in youth ministry.Engage the youth in serious and continuous reflection on God’s call in their lives, facilitating educational opportunities, discernment initiatives and encourage those who may be called to religious life.Help teens become aware of their giftedness and how they can put it to the service of God and others.Which of these suggestions would help youth listen to God’s call and respond to it?9715593345Listen! Listen! SESSION #3 – Walking Together with JesusType of ListenerDescriptionTipsThe “Preoccupieds”These people come across as rushed and are constantly looking around or doing something else. Also known as multi-taskers, these people cannot sit still and listen.If you are a “Preoccupied” listener, make a point to set aside what you are doing when someone is speaking to you.If you are speaking to a “Preoccupied” listener, you might ask, “Is this a good time?” or say, “I need your undivided attention for just a moment.” Begin with a statement that will get their attention, be brief, and get to the bottom line quickly because their attention span is short.The “Out-to-Lunchers”These people are physically there for you, but mentally, they are not. You can tell this by the blank look on their faces. They are either daydreaming or thinking about something else entirely.If you are an “Out-to-Luncher,” act like a good listener. Be alert, maintain eye contact, lean forward, and show interest by asking questions.If you are speaking to an “Out-to-Luncher,” check in with them every now and again and ask if they understood what you were saying. As with the “Preoccupieds,” begin with a statement that will catch their attention and be concise and to the point, because their attention span is also short.The “Interrupters”These people are ready to chime in at any given time. They are perched and ready for a break to complete your sentence for you. They are not listening to you. They are focused on trying to guess what you will say and what they want to say.If you are an “Interrupter,” make a point to apologize every time you catch yourself interrupting. This will make you more conscious of it.If you are speaking to an “Interrupter,” when they chime in, stop immediately and let them talk, or they will never listen to you. When they are done, you might say, “As I was saying before…” to bring their interruption to their attention.The “Whatevers”These people remain aloof and show little emotion when listening. They do not seem to care about anything you have to say.?If you are a “Whatever,” concentrate on the full message, not just the verbal message. Make a point to listen with your eyes, ears, and heart. Pay attention to body language and try to understand why this person wants to talk to you about this issue.If you are speaking to a “Whatever,” dramatize your ideas and ask your listener questions to maintain their involvement.The “Combatives”These people are armed and ready for war. They enjoy disagreeing and blaming others.?If you are a “Combative,” make an effort to put yourself in the speaker’s shoes and understand, accept, and find merit in another’s point of view.If you are speaking to a “Combative,” when he or she disagrees or points the blame, look forward instead of back. Talk about how you might agree to disagree or about what can be done differently next time.The “Analysts”These people are constantly in the role of counselor or therapist, and they are ready to provide you with unsolicited answers. They think they are great listeners and love to help. They are constantly in an analyze-what-you-are-saying-and-fix-it mode.?If you are an “Analyst,” relax and understand that not everyone is looking for an answer, solution, or advice. Some people just like bouncing ideas off other people because it helps them see the answers more clearly themselves.If you are speaking to an “Analyst,” you might begin by saying, “I just need to run something by you. I’m not looking for any advice.”The “Engagers”These are the consciously aware listeners. They listen with their eyes, ears, and hearts and try to put themselves in the speaker’s shoes. This is listening at the highest level. Their listening skills encourage you to continue talking and give you the opportunity to discover your own solutions and let your ideas unfold.?If you are an “Engager,” keep it up. People truly appreciate this about you.If you are speaking to an “Engager,” take the time to acknowledge their attentiveness. Thank them for their interest in you and your topic.This post is brought to you by the good folks at?Dale Carnegie Training of the Bay Area. – Community Building Activity: “FRUIT BASKET UPSET”SESSION #4 – Bearing Fruits of New LifeCan the Church use my gifts?(SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION)Read the different areas that people serve in the parish.Are there any of the mentioned ministries/areas that seem interesting to know more about?Are there any in particular you are interested in trying?SESSION #5 – Celebrating the Joy of Being Missionary Disciples(LARGE GROUP DISCUSSION)Large group discussion: (Collect the data on a large sheet)What are some Church & family traditions that you’ve participated in that identify who you are?CLOSING EVALUATION THROUGH PRAYER & SONGAsk the following questions in a large group setting and answers must be out loud for all to hear. When finished offer all what is said to God as they meditate on the song “Here I Am”.Name one thing you heard here today that helps you know your voice was heard.Name one thing you have committed yourself to do from here on.Let us offer all we have said to God and say HERE I AM so God can use us as His instruments of love. The following song will give us the strength to SAY YES! I Am by Ivan Diaz & Fr. Rob Galea30549853815080NotesNotes ................
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