The document discusses Salesian Youth Ministry and its use of the Oratory Model for engaging youth. The Oratory Model creates a space that functions as a home, school, church, and playground - providing a welcoming, safe, learning environment where youth can develop spiritually and grow in their faith through experiences of community, prayer, and joyful activities. The model is used by youth ministers and educators to effectively guide young people towards becoming good Christians and citizens.

1. Salesian Youth Ministry A Spirituality A Method That brings the Youth Minister and the Youth to Jesus. That is an Educational and Ministerial approach.

2. Salesian Youth Ministry The Oratory Model A School, Parish, Youth Center, Summer Camp, a Classroom, a gathering place… Where ever young people gather. The Oratory is a physical place… The Oratory is an Attitude… Where young people and adults form a loving family where all find encouragement to grow in Christ. The Oratory is a Method… Used by educators and youth ministers to effectively lead youth to develop as good Christians and good citizens.

3. Salesian Youth Ministry The Oratory Model Home Playground Church School Home

4. Salesian Youth Ministry The Oratory Model THE ORATORY IS A HOME: welcoming, safe, peaceful. An experience of family where relationships grow. Where all gather in the presence of Jesus

5. Salesian Youth Ministry The Oratory Model THE ORATORY IS A SCHOOL: where young people learn lessons for life, citizenship, religion, and faith. Here they gain the skills of good citizenship, productivity and Christian life.

6. Salesian Youth Ministry The Oratory Model THE ORATORY IS A CHURCH: A place and experience of Prayer, Eucharist, Faith, Celebration, Hope, Community, Love.

7. Salesian Youth Ministry The Oratory Model THE ORATORY IS A PLAYGROUND: A place and experience of Joy, Laughter, Fun, Enthusiasm, Freedom.

8. The Oratory Model and Planning When used as a planning device the oratory model can transform any program or event even a classroom lesson into an exciting and rich experience for both the young people and the leader. Oratory Model Planning Process 1. What is the goal for this event? 2. HOME : What makes this event welcoming? 3. SCHOOL : What will be learned? 4. CHURCH : What is the element of prayer, inspiration, faith? 5. PLAYGROUND : What is interesting or fun in the activity?