The document outlines an Advent recollection for youth servers themed 'Pilgrims of Hope,' focusing on the significance of hope as a theological virtue derived from God. It emphasizes service as a response to God's love, encourages youth to engage in acts of service during Advent, and includes activities to reflect on personal experiences of hope. The event concludes with a renewal of commitment to serve and a call for participants to be bearers of hope in their communities.

1. Pilgrims of Hope: Serving with
Joy and Purpose
Advent Recollection for Youth Servers
[Date] | [Parish Name]

2. Opening Prayer
• “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your
faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your
love. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be
created, and You shall renew the face of the
earth.”

3. Welcome Slide
• Theme Introduction: Advent: A Season of
Hope and Service
• Connection to the Year of Jubilee: 'Pilgrims of
Hope'

4. What is Hope?
• • Hope is trusting in God’s promises and
believing in a brighter future.
• • Theological Virtue: A gift from God that
sustains us in challenges.

5. Scriptural Foundation for Hope
• • Romans 5:5: “Hope does not disappoint.”
• • Hebrews 6:19: “Hope is an anchor for the
soul.”

6. Story of Hope
• Example: St. Josephine Bakhita, who found
hope in Christ despite suffering.

7. Advent as a Season of Hope
• Focus on Christ’s threefold coming:
• 1. Past: His birth.
• 2. Present: His presence in the Eucharist.
• 3. Future: His second coming.

8. Why Do We Serve?
• • Service is a response to God’s love.
• • Biblical Example: 'The Son of Man came not
to be served but to serve' (Matthew 20:28).

9. Advent and Service
• • Acts of service prepare the way of the Lord.
• • Examples: Gift drives, visiting the sick, and
volunteering in parish activities.

10. Youth as Missionaries of Hope
• • Practical ways youth can serve:
• - Mentoring younger altar servers.
• - Leading community outreach programs.

11. Journey of Hope Activity
• Title: 'Mapping Our Hope and Service.'
• Instructions: Create a timeline of personal
experiences of hope and service.

12. Renewal of Commitment
• Prayer:
• “Lord, I renew my commitment to serve You
with hope and love. May I be Your light to
others.”

13. Becoming Pilgrims of Hope
• Challenge: Be bearers of hope in your homes,
schools, and communities.

14. Closing Prayer
• “O God of hope, fill our hearts with joy and
peace as we trust in You. May we abound in
hope and share it with all we serve. Amen.”

15. Acknowledgment
• Thank you to all participants, organizers, and
facilitators for making this recollection
meaningful.