The document discusses fostering a sense of mission and spirituality in young people through Catholic social teaching. It explores using experiential learning models of service learning to connect youth to concepts like justice, relationship-building, and social analysis. The document provides frameworks for theological reflection on service experiences to help youth make meaning and see the presence of God in the world around them.
Out of the Spiritual Closet: Organizers Transforming the Practice of Social J...Jonathan Dunnemann
“While I understand my experience to be spiritual, I hesitate to define it that way because, often, spirituality is defined as the
negation of the material reality — as if you can transcend the realities of power, privilege and oppression. All I know is that in our current political moment, we need a new way forward.”
The MTL Professional Development Programme is a collection of 202 PowerPoint presentations that will provide you with step-by-step summaries of a key management or personal development skill. This presentation is on "Putting Things Into Perspective" and will show you how to put stressful things that happen to you, particularly at work, into perspective.
Author’s Note - "This book represents what I have learned over the course of some three decades of leading, managing, and consulting to organizations and programs in both the public and nonprofit sectors, where I worked to build organizational competencies and capacity to improve the lives and prospects of marginalized, weakened, or otherwise disempowered individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations. Since I am addressing a wide audience with differing levels of exposure to the discipline of performance management, I will err on the side of explaining at a level of detail that will help newcomers to this approach understand and implement it.
Nevertheless, I hope that this document will also be of interest and use to those with greater experience in this area, and that especially the examples of the work of front-line organizations will be a valuable resource and inspiration to them. .......
I hope that this will be a useful guide for those who are interested in understanding performance management, those who want to learn how to develop performance-management systems, and those who are looking for practical knowledge about how to implement such systems in order to “manage to outcomes,” as Mario Morino puts it so well in his book Leap of Reason. I think of it as a “how-to” manual for leaders, managers, and staff working in directservice organizations to help them work reliably and sustainably at high levels of quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. I hope it will also be useful to organizational consultants occupied in the area of performance management. The text is resolutely practical, a synthesis of my experiences into a matter-of-fact approach to both strategic and tactical (day-to-day) performance management."
David E. K. Hunter
Out of the Spiritual Closet: Organizers Transforming the Practice of Social J...Jonathan Dunnemann
“While I understand my experience to be spiritual, I hesitate to define it that way because, often, spirituality is defined as the
negation of the material reality — as if you can transcend the realities of power, privilege and oppression. All I know is that in our current political moment, we need a new way forward.”
The MTL Professional Development Programme is a collection of 202 PowerPoint presentations that will provide you with step-by-step summaries of a key management or personal development skill. This presentation is on "Putting Things Into Perspective" and will show you how to put stressful things that happen to you, particularly at work, into perspective.
Author’s Note - "This book represents what I have learned over the course of some three decades of leading, managing, and consulting to organizations and programs in both the public and nonprofit sectors, where I worked to build organizational competencies and capacity to improve the lives and prospects of marginalized, weakened, or otherwise disempowered individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations. Since I am addressing a wide audience with differing levels of exposure to the discipline of performance management, I will err on the side of explaining at a level of detail that will help newcomers to this approach understand and implement it.
Nevertheless, I hope that this document will also be of interest and use to those with greater experience in this area, and that especially the examples of the work of front-line organizations will be a valuable resource and inspiration to them. .......
I hope that this will be a useful guide for those who are interested in understanding performance management, those who want to learn how to develop performance-management systems, and those who are looking for practical knowledge about how to implement such systems in order to “manage to outcomes,” as Mario Morino puts it so well in his book Leap of Reason. I think of it as a “how-to” manual for leaders, managers, and staff working in directservice organizations to help them work reliably and sustainably at high levels of quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. I hope it will also be useful to organizational consultants occupied in the area of performance management. The text is resolutely practical, a synthesis of my experiences into a matter-of-fact approach to both strategic and tactical (day-to-day) performance management."
David E. K. Hunter
So What” – Insights from the Course This course h.docxrosemariebrayshaw
“So What?” – Insights from the Course
This course has certainly challenged me on multiple levels. First, when reading the book Why Don’t We Listen Better, written by Dr. James Peterson (2015). I was so convicted on my arrogance of not being an intentional listener. Peterson’s book reinforces a paradigm on the importance of listening. It’s not about getting the last word in, or winning the argument that is paramount. The necessity of being a good listener will have far reaching impacts to those around us. Too many times, society is placing value and priority on the loudest voice, when influence over others can truly be achieved by just learning the skill of listening. I am now making a commitment to continue the process of becoming a better listener. As the leader of an organization, I have always felt that leadership required a voice of direction in order to be successful, but in reality, my influence and effectiveness as a husband, father, and pastor will reach incredible new heights with a commitment to actively engage in communication through listening.
Like Louise Smith, the first lady of racing, I too have had a few proverbial bones broken on the journey to get where I am today. God has most certainly broken me down so that He could build me up and transform me into the man of God that I need to be for myself and others.
· One area of concern that I continually have to keep submitted to God in prayer is self-esteem.
. Mine would be humility. Perhaps this is the result of practicing secular counseling, but I seem to rush off to formulaic conclusions. But people aren't mathematical equations, are they? No, they are uniquely minted by God, individual in His eyes. Sometimes I have difficulty remembering this, that not all answers are found in textbooks.
· According to Dr. Tim Clinton and Ron Hawkins (2009), “self-esteem refers to an inner sense of worthiness that gives a person resilience and resistance to attack or criticism” (p. 214).
· Low self-esteem has attempted to manifest itself in various ways over my lifespan, usually induced by an old spirit of rejection from past hurts and heartbreaks.My “I” type personality profile asserts that I tend to think people expect me to be perfect (Carbonell, 2008, p. 40) and this could be the puzzling part of my personality that keeps me awake at night. Dr. Ken Nichols in his book Masterpiece writes, “a negative self-image produces a wide variety of problems” (2017, p. 23). Yet another topic I struggle with in conventional/secular therapy, as the subjective indicator of too much self-esteem is typically categorized as grandiosity. But what if someone is simply confident in themselves?
“What’s Best Next?”
Although society constantly assesses our value (Clinton & Hawkins, p. 215) that does not mean I have to allow those values to determine my worth or fight to uphold those values, especially if they do not align with what God has already said in His word about me. .
So What” – Insights from the Course This course h.docxpbilly1
“So What?” – Insights from the Course
This course has certainly challenged me on multiple levels. First, when reading the book Why Don’t We Listen Better, written by Dr. James Peterson (2015). I was so convicted on my arrogance of not being an intentional listener. Peterson’s book reinforces a paradigm on the importance of listening. It’s not about getting the last word in, or winning the argument that is paramount. The necessity of being a good listener will have far reaching impacts to those around us. Too many times, society is placing value and priority on the loudest voice, when influence over others can truly be achieved by just learning the skill of listening. I am now making a commitment to continue the process of becoming a better listener. As the leader of an organization, I have always felt that leadership required a voice of direction in order to be successful, but in reality, my influence and effectiveness as a husband, father, and pastor will reach incredible new heights with a commitment to actively engage in communication through listening.
Like Louise Smith, the first lady of racing, I too have had a few proverbial bones broken on the journey to get where I am today. God has most certainly broken me down so that He could build me up and transform me into the man of God that I need to be for myself and others.
· One area of concern that I continually have to keep submitted to God in prayer is self-esteem.
. Mine would be humility. Perhaps this is the result of practicing secular counseling, but I seem to rush off to formulaic conclusions. But people aren't mathematical equations, are they? No, they are uniquely minted by God, individual in His eyes. Sometimes I have difficulty remembering this, that not all answers are found in textbooks.
· According to Dr. Tim Clinton and Ron Hawkins (2009), “self-esteem refers to an inner sense of worthiness that gives a person resilience and resistance to attack or criticism” (p. 214).
· Low self-esteem has attempted to manifest itself in various ways over my lifespan, usually induced by an old spirit of rejection from past hurts and heartbreaks.My “I” type personality profile asserts that I tend to think people expect me to be perfect (Carbonell, 2008, p. 40) and this could be the puzzling part of my personality that keeps me awake at night. Dr. Ken Nichols in his book Masterpiece writes, “a negative self-image produces a wide variety of problems” (2017, p. 23). Yet another topic I struggle with in conventional/secular therapy, as the subjective indicator of too much self-esteem is typically categorized as grandiosity. But what if someone is simply confident in themselves?
“What’s Best Next?”
Although society constantly assesses our value (Clinton & Hawkins, p. 215) that does not mean I have to allow those values to determine my worth or fight to uphold those values, especially if they do not align with what God has already said in His word about me. .
Are You Sure You Want to Do This?: Five Disruptions of Hybrid Church pacifi...Bruce Reyes-Chow
These are the slides presented at the July 31, 2021 meeting of the Presbytery of the Pacific. These focus on navigating a difficult time while also thinking about how to best provide a hybrid experience should a church choose to do so.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
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An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
7. Find someone in the room with the same item on his/her nametag. Introduce yourself by the significant relationships in your life. Because we are so much more than what we DO .
33. Do not conform to the pattern of the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:2)
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39. How does our service opportunity integrate relational experience? What is “missing” from our service projects that could have taken them to the next level? What can I do - or should have done – to make our service opportunity more relational?
45. Identify Power … and Its Uses “ In every community there is work to be done. In every nation there are wounds to heal. In every heart there is the power to do it.” - Marianne Williamson
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47. There still are dreamers, particularly in our Catholic faith tradition and in our lives. Gandhi Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Pope John Paul II Dorothy Day Archbishop Oscar Romero Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
48. How does our service opportunity integrate social analysis? How can social analysis / reflection be better integrated into our service opportunities?
60. How does our service opportunity integrate theological reflection? How can theological reflection be better integrated into our service opportunities?
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64. "If the present situation can be attributed to difficulties of various kinds, it is not out of place to speak of ‘structures of sin,’ which... are rooted in personal sin and thus always linked to the concrete acts of individuals who introduce these structures, consolidate them, and make them difficult to remove. And thus they grow stronger, spread, and become the source of other sins, and so influence people's behavior." (Pope John Paul II, Sollicitudo Rei Socialis, 36)
69. “ Charity calls forth a generous response from individuals; justice requires concerted communal action to transform institutional policies, societal laws, or unjust social situations... Transformative action gets at the root causes; it does not stop at alleviating the symptoms.” (In the Footsteps of Jesus: Catholic Social Teaching at Work Today, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
70. “ To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” (1 Peter 2:21)
71. In the context of the service project we already do, how can we make our response one that is meaningful and addresses the root cause of problems in our society? What makes our responses uniquely Catholic?
82. Some concluding thoughts: We must be prepared spiritually, practically and academically to do the difficult! Young people can and will involve themselves in a parish that asks a lot of them. The stuff of social ministry is inherently linked to abundant life! People want to go to the “thin places” of life!
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88. 1. My soul cries out with a joyful shout that the God of my heart is great, And my spirit sings of the wondrous things that you bring to the ones who wait. You fixed your sight on your servant's plight, and my weakness you did not spurn, So from east to west shall my name be blest. Could the world be about to turn?
89. Refrain My heart shall sing of the day you bring. Let the fires of your justice burn. Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near, and the world is about to turn!
90. 2. Though I am small, my God, my all, you work great things in me, And your mercy will last from the depths of the past to the end of the age to be. Your very name puts the proud to shame, and to those who would for you yearn, You will show your might, put the strong to flight, for the world is about to turn.
91. Refrain My heart shall sing of the day you bring. Let the fires of your justice burn. Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near, and the world is about to turn!
92. 3. From the halls of power to the fortress tower, not a stone will be left on stone. Let the king beware for your justice tears ev'ry tyrant from his throne. The hungry poor shall weep no more, for the food they can never earn; There are tables spread, ev'ry mouth be fed, for the world is about to turn.
93. Refrain My heart shall sing of the day you bring. Let the fires of your justice burn. Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near, and the world is about to turn!
94. 4. Though the nations rage from age to age, we remember who holds us fast: God's mercy must deliver us from the conqueror's crushing grasp. This saving word that our forebears heard is the promise which holds us bound, 'Til the spear and rod can be crushed by God, who is turning the world around.
95. Refrain My heart shall sing of the day you bring. Let the fires of your justice burn. Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near, and the world is about to turn!
Editor's Notes
Good morning everyone. It is good to be with you. As Scott said earlier, my name is Marissa Alspaugh. For those of you who know me you are aware that I can rarely get through any gathering without bragging about my beautiful family. I am the mother of 2 beautiful children, Michael and Celia. They are a great gift to me from God, and I suppose my husband, Brian had something to do with it as well . . . Most namely my daughter’s blue eyes. I have a small group of girlfriends that I have collected over the years, Christina from elementary school, Ruthann in college, Rachel in graduate school, Jenni as a new mom, and several in my youth ministry world. Each week my family and I are sure to score a free meal or two at our parents’ homes.
Now that I’ve introduced myself to all of you. I’d like you to do the same.
Please gather your things and move to sit at the table with the same object as what’s on your nametag. Icebreaker Now back to the item on your table. Each group has a common household item along with a couple ordinary tools to help you with this project (scissors, markers, tape). Using the tools you have before you I’d like you to transform that item into something completely different that serves a different purpose. Items: Egg carton Broom Cardboard box towel/sheet Milk Jug paper towel roll Coffee can Pillow case - By a show of hands how many of you were stumped/challenged at first? - How many of you thought this was fun/challenging? Children are masters at this. Taking an everyday item and transforming it into something else. I have the pleasure of watching my two children do this daily. Just a couple weeks ago my son and I transformed a Nike shoe box into a Captain America shield. I didn’t see a super hero shield when I looked at this box but my son did. It seems that as we get older we train our minds to compute the proper usage for each item. Everything has its place. Certain things are done a certain way. I bring this up because what we’re striving to do today is take something very common place to all of us – service and look at it in a different light. So I hope that you will carry these two themes with you throughout the rest of the day: Relational & Transformational service.
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Explore context and content: Do not skip this step – help them make the connections to their world and that beyond them. Based on your experience, what does it feel like to be homeless? Where are the homeless in your community? Who might feel like an outcast in your community? Begin to make connections to broader issues, other stories, realities of life around those issues – for instance, poverty that leads to immigration, lack of affordable health care that leaves one on the streets, a system that does not support disabled or those with addictions Social Analysis Critical thinking skills set in –and invite them to make connection Ask the questions why and how to help young people understand the root causes Challenge YP to analyze their assumptions, perceptions, and perspectives – to remove the blinders from their own eyes that creates barriers rather then relationships Identifying power relationships and its uses, and its abuses Many reflection tools and resources can be consulted to assist with the “how” of analysis. Three key areas to examine include: a) naming the assumptions that are operating, b) analyzing the various perspectives involved in the situation, and c) identifying the various sources of power behind a situation. Carrie at St. Michaels … Bring God into the picture We’ve examined the experience on a personal level, through emotion … through reason and social analysis … connecting heart to head Unless we talk about this in the context of faith, how does the conversion happen – As people of faith, we must examine it through the lens of faith … To see solutions where there appears to be none, requires faith. To commit to seeking those solutions requires hope To build relationships in doing so requires the capacity to love The stories of faith – as we bring them into the picture – become our stories and they shed light on the very situations that exist today When we practice the presence of God within our ministries, young people are changed. Pray, Joy, Hope, Unconditional Love – How did they experience Christ in this experience? How – scripture, church doctrine, teachings, witnesses of faith, prayer Think Global! Act Local! 7/20/2009
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It is good to be with you again. Hopefully at this point in the day you are not only feeling physically nourished and satisfied, but are also feeling empowered to bring some new elements into the service you are involved in with your parishes and places of work. Earlier today I spoke about my son Michael. Not only does he love to transform things he is currently obsessed with Transformers. When he introduces himself he says, “Hi I’m Michael. I like Transformers.” Since transformation has been so much a part of our discussion today I thought I’d go back to my 80’s roots and look up some info about Transformers. I discovered that the theme song of the original transformers was, “Transformers more than meets the eye.” At this point in our pastoral circle we hope that both our teens and youth ministers have come to know and experience that service is more than meets the eye. It is more than – a bagged lunch for the homeless, pennies collected for a well in Africa, a freshly painted fence. If we have allowed for those transformational moments – if we have left room for Christ to be present then we are going to be sending teens home to our parishes, families, and communities different – transformed.
But . . . do our parents know more than – “Our teens built a house with Habitat.” Does our parish know more than, “We send 6 teens to the soup kitchen every other month.” Do our teenagers know how to tell them that service is “more than meets the eye?” How do we help our teens take the response that Wayne discussed before lunch and bring it back to the “real world.” At this point our teens will feel a dissonance – a tension between the Gospel ideal they just experienced and the real world.
Often this is where we sometimes drop the ball. I know that on the way home from a service encounter I’m already making the laundry list of things that need to get done both at home and at work while I have on fire teens sitting in the back seats of my car eager to know the next step– If we stop at this point in our pastoral circle we have transformed – on fire teens with nowhere to go . . . It’s like taking ballroom dancing lessons and then never going out to dance. It doesn’t make sense. Our teens are like these flames on the left. We all know about fire – it needs to be tended, fed. If we let it go it will exstinguish. We all also know that our teens can be like this young lady on the right – they are able to pass on the fire within them to others if they are given the opportunity. Maria This analogy makes me think of one young lady who started in our ministry in her 8 th grade year in the hopes of being able to be confirmed in her 9 th grade year. She was the only teen from the Thurmont area. She didn’t know anyone. All throughout her 8 th grade year she pretty much mangaged to stay invisible. It wasn’t until her parents encouraged her to attend our summer work camp before her 9 th grade year that she became a part of our ministry. Her parents volunteered to come and serve dinner to the work campers one night. They were so impressed by the joy and stories the teens shared and by the transformation that they saw in their daughter that they decided to come to Maria’s worksite the next day and help her paint the walls of a Crisis Pregnancy Center. Since this time Maria has become active in every ministry I can give her. Her mother has returned to Church. She gave a beautifully powerful witness at one of our Edge Nights that included parents about how her daughter, Maria’s witness brought her back to Church. We all know the power and impact our teens can have on the rest of the world if they are given the tools and opporutnity to do so.
So what’s next . . . I draw a lot of inspiration from this quote from Katherine Feely who works on Social Justice education. “ The role of education is much more profound than merely the process of imparting facts, broadening knowledge, or developing skills needed for functioning in the world. At the heart of education, what we really do is awaken in [others] an awareness of God’s presence within them and around them so that through the exercise of their God-given gifts and talents, they may become the persons they are intended to be for the benefit of the wider world. There is no higher calling.” Katherine Feely SND “Engaging Faith in the World: Exploring Catholic Social Teaching and Global Solidarity” This quote gets me jazzed because I think it encapsulates the work I want to be a part of. For me there is no higher calling than helping a young person discover Christ, discover their God-given talents and then learn how to exercise all of that in the world to bring about the Kingdom of God.
So how do we help our young people become “the persons they are intended to be for the benefit of the wider world.” We need teen servant disciples . . . who are equipped to share and live their experience in the world. So let’s help them do just that.
First things first . . . Do our young people have the language to share with their family and friends about their service experience? If they can’t talk about it they’ll struggle to share it. Hopefully we have given them opportunities to practice sharing their experience with each other and that they have also picked up language through the social analysis and theological reflection portions of the pastoral circle so they can accurately express the experience. Once they can talk about it they can take it anywhere. Let’s give them opportunities to share at home and at Church.. . . We’ll come back to what some of the opportunities might look like in a moment. Remember if they feel ready to share their experience they can take it places we can’t go . . . The locker room, FB, and school.
Our teens need to put faith into action at the service of others. Let’s make sure they know that service can happen everyday, anywhere by offering them the following: Putting our teens in touch with agencies where they can continue to serve on their own and develop relationships and skills. Identify people in our parish and community who can mentor young people who are ready to make service a part of their life. Teachers, social workers, nurses, doctors, missionaries . . . Connect serving others with their vocational or career path.