JESUS YOUTHJESUS YOUTH

A missionary movement at A missionary movement at the service of the Churchthe service of the Church

Who we areWho we are

An international Catholic youth movement with a charismatic spirituality. Not a community or an organization.An international Catholic youth movement with a charismatic spirituality. Not a community or an organization.

Wide network of small but strong fellowship groups ofWide network of small but strong fellowship groups of

youth from different Catholic rites.youth from different Catholic rites.

GenesisGenesis Began in Kerala, a State in the southern most tip of Began in Kerala, a State in the southern most tip of

India.India.

Wave of Catholic Charismatic Renewal swept through Wave of Catholic Charismatic Renewal swept through

the country in 1976-77the country in 1976-77

Gave rise to many youth groups across KeralaGave rise to many youth groups across Kerala

In 1985- the International Year of the Youth, these In 1985- the International Year of the Youth, these

groups came together for a conference “Jesus Youth ‘85groups came together for a conference “Jesus Youth ‘85

Genesis...Genesis...

These prayer groups came to be known as “Jesus These prayer groups came to be known as “Jesus

Youth”Youth”

Jesus Youth Prayer groups started sprouting in college Jesus Youth Prayer groups started sprouting in college

campuses, parishes, Schools, hostels, hospitals, etc.campuses, parishes, Schools, hostels, hospitals, etc.

A unique Jesus Youth lifestyle evolvedA unique Jesus Youth lifestyle evolved

Ministries came into beingMinistries came into being

Going NationalGoing National Gradual re-locating from Kerala in search of better career Gradual re-locating from Kerala in search of better career

prospects, studies and other life situations.prospects, studies and other life situations.

Prayer groups and active JY ministries started mushrooming in the Prayer groups and active JY ministries started mushrooming in the

various parts of India.various parts of India.

1998 – Jesus Youth National Team formed for better co-ordination1998 – Jesus Youth National Team formed for better co-ordination

Going GlobalGoing Global

Jesus Youth migrate to different countries around the world in Jesus Youth migrate to different countries around the world in

search of jobs, etc.search of jobs, etc.

Prayer Groups and cells slowly established in various countriesPrayer Groups and cells slowly established in various countries

Today JY is active in USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Oman, Kuwait, Today JY is active in USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Oman, Kuwait,

Qatar, Bahrain, Italy, Germany,Thailand, Korea, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Bahrain, Italy, Germany,Thailand, Korea, Sri Lanka,

Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand etcMalaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand etc

2002- Jesus Youth International Team formed to 2002- Jesus Youth International Team formed to

co-ordinate activitiesco-ordinate activities

First JY International Team meeting in Rome in September 2003First JY International Team meeting in Rome in September 2003

SpiritualitySpirituality

The six pillars of Jesus Youth lifestyle : The six pillars of Jesus Youth lifestyle :

Quiet time for PrayerQuiet time for Prayer

Regular reading and meditating on the Word of GodRegular reading and meditating on the Word of God

Sacramental life in the ChurchSacramental life in the Church

Regular fellowship with like minded peopleRegular fellowship with like minded people

Renewed zeal for EvangelisationRenewed zeal for Evangelisation

Service – Option for the poorService – Option for the poor

CharismsCharisms

Power of youth reaching out to youthPower of youth reaching out to youth

Faith formation of youth and childrenFaith formation of youth and children

Use of gifts of the Holy SpiritUse of gifts of the Holy Spirit

Missionary commitmentMissionary commitment

Close interaction and collaboration among Close interaction and collaboration among

individuals, ministries and fellowship groupsindividuals, ministries and fellowship groups

Witnessing in the fast changing modern milieuWitnessing in the fast changing modern milieu

First meeting in Rome First meeting in Rome 20032003

Jesus Youth International Teamwith the Holy Father in Rome

MinistriesMinistries

Sharing Jesus in a specific context using Sharing Jesus in a specific context using some special talent or charism.some special talent or charism.

Ministries…Ministries…

Ministry categories in Jesus YouthMinistry categories in Jesus Youth

Formation Formation

Life-SituationsLife-Situations

TalentTalent

Reach-outReach-out

Backbone MinistriesBackbone Ministries

FormationFormation

Jesus Youth Fulltime VolunteersJesus Youth Fulltime Volunteers

One year- long formation programme for graduates.One year- long formation programme for graduates.

History MakersHistory Makers

Four- day Jesus Youth life style orientation for teenagers.Four- day Jesus Youth life style orientation for teenagers.

Discipleship Training ProgrammeDiscipleship Training Programme

Seven- day training programme for youngsters.Seven- day training programme for youngsters.

Full Time VolunteerFull Time VolunteerTrainingTraining

Formation…Formation…

Master BuildersMaster Builders

Fifteen day life-oriented leadership programme for Fifteen day life-oriented leadership programme for

students.students.

Junior Evangelizers Trainers TeamJunior Evangelizers Trainers Team

Year long leadership formation with 4 to 5 training Year long leadership formation with 4 to 5 training

sessions without taking full time commitment.sessions without taking full time commitment.

Parish/Prayer Group Leaders TrainingParish/Prayer Group Leaders Training

Training for effective youth leadership in the Training for effective youth leadership in the

context of a parish.context of a parish.

Formation…Formation…

Life in the Spirit SeminarLife in the Spirit Seminar

Ten weeks long initial training using common retreat topicsTen weeks long initial training using common retreat topics

YuvajyothiYuvajyothi

An in-depth version of the Life in the Spirit Seminar An in-depth version of the Life in the Spirit Seminar

Master life Discipleship TrainingMaster life Discipleship Training

Three months discipleship training programme for leaders.Three months discipleship training programme for leaders.

Life SituationsLife Situations

Parish MinistryParish Ministry To impart strong impetus to be leaven in the parish life.To impart strong impetus to be leaven in the parish life.Campus MinistryCampus Ministry Ministry among university and college teachers and students.Ministry among university and college teachers and students.Teens MinistryTeens Ministry Forms prayer groups in High schools and plus two colleges and Forms prayer groups in High schools and plus two colleges and

arranges leadership conferences and training programmes.arranges leadership conferences and training programmes.Professionals MinistryProfessionals Ministry Ministry among working professionals like lawyers, doctors, Ministry among working professionals like lawyers, doctors,

engineers etc. and students of professional collegesengineers etc. and students of professional collegesNurses MinistryNurses Ministry Active network of nursing schools and hospital involvingActive network of nursing schools and hospital involving

both students and staff.both students and staff.

TalentTalentRex BandRex Band

Music outreach group of the Jesus YouthMusic outreach group of the Jesus Youth

Music MinistryMusic Ministry

Trains young men and women with musical abilities to use Trains young men and women with musical abilities to use

their talents for the glory of God and his Kingdom.their talents for the glory of God and his Kingdom.

Audio Visual MinistryAudio Visual Ministry

Theatrical arts used for youth formation and evangelisation Theatrical arts used for youth formation and evangelisation

ExhibitionExhibition

An attempt to communicate the message of love An attempt to communicate the message of love

through posters, paintings, collage, sculpture etc.through posters, paintings, collage, sculpture etc.

Rex BandRex Band

Audio VisualsAudio Visuals

Reach OutReach Out

Among Children- Christeen, Anglels ArmyAmong Children- Christeen, Anglels Army

The older brothers and sisters provide positive roleThe older brothers and sisters provide positive role

models and friendly Christian guidance to the younger models and friendly Christian guidance to the younger

ones.ones.

Jesus Youth Outreach MinistryJesus Youth Outreach Ministry

Reaches out in slums, prison, orphanages and among Reaches out in slums, prison, orphanages and among

street children with a goal of giving formation.street children with a goal of giving formation.

Reach Out…Reach Out…Youth for life (Jesus Youth Pro-lifers)Youth for life (Jesus Youth Pro-lifers)

Trains many life volunteers to take a stand against the culture Trains many life volunteers to take a stand against the culture

of death.of death.

Bible MinistryBible Ministry

Brings out Bible Calendars with daily Bible verses prescribing Brings out Bible Calendars with daily Bible verses prescribing

three virtues that can be practiced. UAE JY are working to three virtues that can be practiced. UAE JY are working to

make the Malayalam Bible available on the web. make the Malayalam Bible available on the web.

Cultural Exchange programmeCultural Exchange programme

One month exposure in Kerala for youth from various One month exposure in Kerala for youth from various

mission dioceses especially the tribal belt to familiarizemission dioceses especially the tribal belt to familiarize

them with our JY lifestyle and Catholic tradition.them with our JY lifestyle and Catholic tradition.

Backbone MinistriesBackbone Ministries

Intercession MinistryIntercession Ministry

Active through fasting, prayers, chain prayers, night vigils and Active through fasting, prayers, chain prayers, night vigils and

intercession retreats.intercession retreats.

Finance MinistryFinance Ministry

Raises funds with the aid of commitment cards, Raises funds with the aid of commitment cards,

tithes and voluntary donationstithes and voluntary donations

www.jesusyouth.orgwww.jesusyouth.org

www.jesusyouth.orgwww.jesusyouth.orgWebsite Website www.jesusyouth.org

An interactive site containing information about the Jesus Youth in different An interactive site containing information about the Jesus Youth in different

countries around the globe.countries around the globe.

JoynetJoynet

An e-mail fellowship with over 1000 active members from different parts of An e-mail fellowship with over 1000 active members from different parts of

the globe.the globe.

Parablenet Parablenet

An e-mail group to receive stories and An e-mail group to receive stories and

reflections on the Word of Godreflections on the Word of God