Yr 3 Yfc Church and Sacraments (2009 Edition)

CFCYOUTHFORCHRIST3YearPastoralFormationTrack

Year3

CHURCHANDSACRAMENTS

2009Edition

1CFCYouthforChrist Year3:CHURCHANDSACRAMENTS(2009EDITION)

YFCChurchandSacraments

TABLEOFCONTENTS

Chapter1:THECHURCHANDSACRAMENTS,GUIDELINES,ANDDYNAMICSA. RationaleB. OverviewC. ObjectivesD. SuggestedScheduleE. GuidelinesandRemindersinConductingtheActivity

GeneralGuidelines Description/RolesofServiceTeam MaterialsandProgramNeeds

F. SpeakersProfile

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Chapter2:THESESSIONS

A. Talk1ChurchandSacramentsB. Talk1.A.TheSacramentofReconciliationC. Talk1.B.TheSacramentoftheHolyEucharistD. Talk2YFCandtheChurch

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APPENDICES

A. SampleGames(BeforeFirstTalk)B. GuidetoaGoodConfessionC. AnAidtoanExaminationofConscience

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CHAPTER1

THECHURCHANDSACRAMENTS,GUIDELINESANDDYNAMICS

A. RATIONALE

CFCYouthforChristisayoungcommunityofbelievers,aministryofCouplesforChrist,filledwiththevibrancyandconvictionoftheSpirit,eagertobesenttodoonethingSpreadtheLoveofChrist.

Thus,we createavenue for theyoung to learnandenrich their faith.Oneof

which is theYFCYouthCampwhereinwevalue the teachingsof theChurch lifeofChrist,thesacramentsandthebasicteachingsoftheCatholicfaith.

As we journey in YFC, we continue to deepen and nurture our faith. We

acknowledgetheChurchasagreatblessingtoourcommunity.Thus,wecontinuetobeone in fulfilling Christs great commission proclaiming the good news to thewholeworld.

B. OVERVIEW

InYFC,wehaveour3YearPastoralFormationTracktonourishandtosustainour members. It is divided into 4 areas of growth (self, family, community life andsocietal). Partofthecommunity life formation istheCovenantOrientationand100%FREE,andonthethirdyear,theChurchandSacraments.

YFCbelieves thatourmembers shouldunderstandandappreciate the church,

the basic teachings and our life as Catholics, as well as living out our faith throughserviceinthebiggercommunityCHURCH.

TheChurchandSacramentsisanactivitythatdeepensourunderstandingofthe

Churchand itsteachingsandallowsustoexperiencethesacraments. Italsohelpsusappreciatethelifeandmissionofourlocalparish.ThismodulefeaturesexcitinggamesandactivitiesfortheyouthtobetterappreciatetheChurchandthesacraments.

The Church and Sacraments is given on the third year of the youths YFC

membership.Itisconductedonaclusterlevel(forCommunityBased)andsectorlevel(forCampusandHighSchoolBased). It is initiatedby theCoupleCoordinatorsof theareatogetherwiththeiryouthheads.


C. OBJECTIVES

Attheendoftheactivity,theYFCmemberswillbeableto:1. UnderstandandappreciateourbeingpartoftheCHURCH;2. HaveadeeperunderstandingoftheSACRAMENTSandliveoutourfaiththrough

theSacramentofReconciliationandHolyEucharist;3. ShareourfaithbylivingoutandenrichingourrolesintheCHURCH.

D. SCHEDULEOFACTIVITIES

The Church and Sacraments is a wholeday activity; below is the suggested

schedule:09:00am Arrival&Registration09:30 TeachingofSongs09:45 OpeningWorship10:00 IceBreaker10:30 Session1:OverviewoftheChurchandSacraments11:00 Session1A:SacramentofReconciliation Activity:EXAMEN12:00 LUNCH01:00pm Session2:YFCandtheCHURCH02:00 FieldTrip 02:30 Session2B:SacramentoftheHolyEucharist03:00 CelebrationoftheHolyEucharist 04:00 HomeSweetHome

E. GUIDELINESANDREMINDERSINCONDUCTINGTHEACTIVITY

1. GENERALGUIDELINES1. This isawholedayactivityconductedtoYouthforChristmembersontheir

thirdyearasYFC.2. Itisconductedonaclusterlevel(forCommunityBased)andsectorlevel(for

CampusandHighSchoolBased).ItisinitiatedbytheCoupleCoordinatorsoftheareatogetherwiththeiryouthheads.

3. Preparations should be made at least 3 months before the activity. Theclustercouplecoordinatoras thechurch liaisonshouldcoordinatewith thepriest for the activity and should set an appointment to discuss themainpointsofthesessionbeforetheactivity.


4. Attheendoftheactivity,astipendand/orthankyoucardortokenshouldbegiventothepriestasasignofgratitude.

2. DESCRIPTION/ROLESOFTHESERVICETEAMa. TeamHead

Preferablythemaleclustercouplecoordinatorandyouthhead(brother)who lead will the whole activity. They attend to the logisticalpreparations,program,andcoordinationwiththewholeteam.

b. AssistantTeamHead Preferablythefemaleclustercouplecoordinatorandyouthhead(sister)

who leads theadministrationand coordination togetherwith the teamheadfortheactivity.

c. MusicMinistry Prepares themusical instruments, songs for theworshipand reflection

fortheactivity. d. RegistrationTeam

Provide registration and the materials that will be used for theparticipantsfortheactivity.

e. WorshipLeader

3. MATERIALS&PROGRAMNEEDSa. Venuechurchandthechurchhall/anyroomavailableb. PASystemc. Tables&Chairsd. BandSetUpe. RegistrationSheetsf. HandoutsonGuidelinestoaGoodConfessions(seeAppendix)g. StipendforPriest

F. SPEAKERSPROFILE

ForSessions1,1.A,and21. He / ShemustbeaYouthHead (SectorHead,CoreGroup,TopArea Leaders,

ProvincialYouthHead,ProgramHeads)withadeepunderstandingandpassionabouttheCatholicChurch.

2. He/ShemustbeactivelyparticipatingandlivingouttheCatholicfaith.ForSessions2.B(TheSacramentoftheHolyEucharist)

1. PreferablygivenbytheParishPriest2. Inhisabsence,theTeamleadershallgivethissession


CHURCHANDSACRAMENTSTALKONEOFTHEYFCCHURCHANDSACRAMENTS

SESSIONDYNAMICSANDTALKOUTLINEOBJECTIVESAttheendofthesessiontheYFCmemberswillbeableto:

1. UnderstandandappreciateourbeingpartoftheCHURCH;2. Haveadeeperunderstandingof theSACRAMENTSand liveoutour faith through the

SacramentofReconciliationandHolyEucharist.DYNAMICS

1. Thetalkwillstartwithanicebreakeroragame,tosettleeveryonedown2. SuggestedGamesareRolePlayingorABCD(seeAppendix)3. Afterthegame,thesessionproperwillstart,tobefollowedbyadeepertalkaboutthe

SacramentofReconciliation4. Afterthat,therewillbeanEXAMENactivity5. SuggestedScheduleisasfollow:

00:0000:30 Game:RolePlaying 00:3001:00 Session1:OverviewoftheCHURCHand7SACRAMENTS 01:0001:30Session1.a:SacramentofReconciliation 01:3002:00 EXAMEN

6. TheactivityisfurtherexplainedinthesucceedingpartofthetalkoutlineSPEAKERSPROFILE

1. He/ShemustbeaYouthHead(SectorYouthHead/PYH/MV/FTW.AreaHeads)withadeepunderstandingandpassionabouttheCatholicChurch.

2. He/ShemustbeactivelyparticipatingandlivingouttheCatholicfaith.TALKOUTLINE

I. INTRODUCTIONAs part of Couples for Christs (expanded) vision statement as onewith the

CatholicChurch,1wehave toworkhand inhandwith the church.We shouldbeablessingtothechurchasthechurchisablessingtoourcommunity.

AsYFC,weprofessourloveforGODasbeingpartoftheCHURCH.Wearetolive

outourfaiththroughtheSACRAMENTS.

1 CFC Expanded Vision Statement: Moved by the Holy Spirit, one with the Catholic Church, blessed to witness to Christ love and service, Couples for Christ is a united global community of family evangelizers that sets the world on fire with the fullness of Christs transforming love.


II. WHATISTHECHURCH?

youaremyrock,andonthisrockfoundationIwillbuildmychurch,andnoteven

deathwilleverbeabletoovercomeit(Matthew16:1819)

TheChurchstartedwithtwelvedisciplesledbyPeterwhowasthefirstPopeoftheCatholicChurch2. Astheyearspassed, itexpandedandgrowncoveringthewholeworldthroughmissionariesspreadingthegoodnews.

As the scripture says, I tell you, Peter: you are my rock, and on this rock

foundationIwillbuildmychurch,andnotevendeathwilleverbeabletoovercomeit(Matthew 16:1819), Peter, together with other disciples built the first church as asacredplaceofworship. Itstartedasahousechurchwhere,afterJesusresurrected,smallgroupsofpeoplebegantomeetinanupperroomtopray(Acts1:1213).Astheygrew in number, Christians became a threat to the government leaders and weretreated badly. But it didnt stop them fromworshipping Jesus and encouraging oneanothertocontinuetospreadthegoodnews.Aswecontinuetogrow,thereisaneedtoestablishbiggerchurches.Thesearethestructureswesee indifferentplaceswhereChristiansgathertopray.

Morethanthechurchbeingastructure,aspeopleofGod,weourselvesarethe

church.Weareacommunityof thosewho, ledby thepriest,gatheraround theHolyEucharistandworshipGod.Asbelievers,webecomethebodyofChristaswetakepartinthecalltobebearersofthegoodnews.

III. SIGNSOFGRACE(SACRAMENTS)3

Aswetakepart inthebodyofChrist,GodfulfillsHispromisetousthroughthe

sacramentsassignsofgrace.ThewordsacramentcomesfromtheGreekwordsacrosmeaningsacred.Thesearethesignsofgrace.7SACRAMENTS(reiteratethedefinitionforrecall)

a. Baptism

Wewerebaptized inorder tobesaved. (John3:5).Theoriginalsin is forgiven.WebecomechildrenofGodandmembersofthechurch.

2 http://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=950# 3 http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource.php?n=647#


b. Reconciliation(John20:2223)Allofusneedthesacramentofpenance,becauseallofusaresinners.(1John1:89).Wecannotsaythatthereisnoneedtoconfessoursinstothepriest,and thatwe can confessour sins straight toGod (Matthew16:19).Penanceremitsallsins,andgivesusthesanctifyinggrace.

c. HolyEucharist(Mark14:2224)WereceivethebodyandbloodofChrist.WeareincommunionwiththeChurchandwereceiveeternallife.

d. Confirmation(Acts 2:14 and Acts 19:6) We receive the Holy Spirit and become soldier ofChrist.

e. Marriage(Matthew19:5)Covenantoflovebetweenamanandawoman.

f. HolyOrder(Luke22:1920)WhenwereceivethevocationfromtheLordweshouldhavethecouragetoabandoneverythingandfollowhim

g. AnointingonthesickTheywill laytheirhandsonthesick,whowillrecover (Mark16:18). Itconfersthesacramentalgraceonthesickperson.

Among the7 sacraments,wewill focuson two sacraments, the sacramentof

ReconciliationandthesacramentoftheHolyEucharist.AsYFC,thesesacramentsplayavitalroleinourspirituallife,anditisacallforustoliveitout.Aswegrowinourfaith,letuscontinuetodeepenourunderstandingofthetwosacraments.


THESACRAMENTOFRECONCILIATIONTALKONE(A)OFTHEYFCCHURCHANDSACRAMENTS

TALKOUTLINE

I. OVERVIEWOFTHESACRAMENTOFRECONCILIATION

This sacrament is known by many names like sacrament of forgiveness, thesacramentofConfession,andthesacramentofConversion.

(John20:2223)Allofusneedthesacramentofpenance,becauseallofusare

sinners. (1John1:89).Wecannot say that there isnoneed toconfessour sins to thepriest, and that we can confess our sins straight to God (Matthew 16:19). Penanceremitsallsins,andgivesusthesanctifyinggrace.

II. GUIDEFORAGOODCONFESSION(basedonthewww.catholic.org)

1. Abasicrequirement foragoodconfession is tohave the intentionof returning toGod like the prodigal son (Luke 15:1131) and acknowledging our sins with truesorrowbeforehisrepresentative,thepriest.

2. REMEMBER, if you need helpespecially if you have been away for some timesimply ask thepriest andhewillhelp youby "walking" you through the steps tomakeagoodconfession.

3. BEFORECONFESSION,letusbetrulysorryforoursins.TheessentialactofPenance,on thepartof thepenitent, is contrition,a clearanddecisive rejectionof the sincommitted,togetherwitharesolutionnot tocommit itagain,outof the loveonehas for God. The resolution to avoid committing these sins in the future(amendment)isasuresignthatoursorrowisgenuineandauthentic.Thisdoesnotmeanthatapromisenevertofallagain intosin isnecessary.Aresolutiontotrytoavoid the near occasions of sin suffices for true repentance. God's grace incooperationwiththe intentiontocorrectour lifewillgiveusthestrengthtoresistandovercometemptationinthefuture.

4. EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE, recall your sins. Calmly ask yourself what havedone with full knowledge and full consent against Gods commandments (TenCommandments).Whenwasmy last good confession? (Refer to theGuide for aGoodConfessionBookletSeeAppendix)

5. AFTERCONFESSION,givethankstoGodforforgivingyouagain. Ifyourecallsomeserioussinyouforgottotell,restassuredthatithasbeenforgivenwiththeothers,butbesuretoconfessitinyournextConfession.


6. DOYOURASSIGNEDPENANCE

Resolve to return to the Sacrament of Reconciliation often.We Catholics arefortunatetohavetheSacramentofReconciliation.Itistheordinarywayforustohaveoursinsforgiven.Thissacramentisapowerfulhelptogetridofourweaknesses,growinholiness,andleadabalancedandhonestlife.

III. EXAMENPRAYER

A. Sensitivitytothe5moments(basedFromtheJesuitsWayofPrayer)

DotheExaminationofConsciousnessbyslowlygoingthroughthefivestepsbelow.Spendmore timeon thestepsandpointsbelow thataddressyourpresentneedsandconcerns.

1. MomentsofGracePerspective

BegardentlyforthegraceofGod. Saythisprayer:MyLordJesus,IbegthatImaymoreandmoreseemyself,know

myself,andunderstandmyselfasyourveryownspiritseesme,knowsme,andunderstandsme.

2. MomentsofThanksgiving

Lookbackandreviewyourentireday(orhalfday),countingthemanyblessingsreceived.TaketimetothanktheLordfromtheHeart.

As you do this, listen intently to Him telling you repeatedly You are mostprecioustome.Youaremine.Iloveyouverymuch!

3. MomentsofDiscernment

Examine and name your feelings (Are you in a moment of consolation ordesolation?)

Consolationrelief,comfort,console Desolationdistress,unhappiness,senseofloss,emptiness

Herearesomeguidequestionsasyougothroughthisperiod:HaveIbeenproudorhumble;selfseekingorgenerous?HaveIbeenthankful,atpeace,hopeful,loving,andtrusting?OrhaveIbeenafraid,angry,sad,hurt,judgmental,discouragedanddown?

It isvery importantthatyoudonotdenyanyofthesefeelings,butsimplyownthemandrelishthemandevenlookforfeelingpatternthatmaybepresent.

Dothesefeelingpatternsrevealanythingaboutyou? Do they reveal anything about your present relationship with yourself, with

others,andwiththeLord? WhatdoyoufeelistheLordsayingtoyouandwhereisHeleadingyounow?


4. MomentsofHealing

Seek the Lords gift of reconciliation by asking for his loving mercy andforgiveness

InwhatareasinyourlifedoyouneedtoexperienceGodshealingtouch? Nameandclarifytheseareas. Whenready,presentthemtotheLordandbeghimtohealyou.

TaketimetofeelmuchtheLordshealingandreconcilingtouch5. MomentsofMission

Lookaheadandanticipatethecomingeventsandactivitiesfortheday. Endby asking that youbemore sensitive andpresent to the Lord and to the

experiencesthatareabouttounfold,respondingtoHimandtothosewhomyouwillmeetwithahumbleandgenerousheart.

B. ShortenedEXAMEN

WemakeEXAMENahabitbydoingthisshortenedtypeeveryday.Wecanspend35minutes inthisprayer.Thiswillhelpustomakeourprayershortandsweetyetshowingourgratitude to theLord forourdailyblessingsandgraces,asking formercyandallowingtheSpirittostrengthenusinoureverydayendeavors.

1. Father,Ithankyou(atleast3things)2. Jesus,Imsorry(atleast3things)3. HolySpirit,Ihope(atleast3things)

ACTIVITYDYNAMICS:(EXAMEN)1. TheSpeakerleadsthegroupintoareflectiveprayer2. Playareflectionsong.

ProfileofSong:AboutGodknowingusandeverythingaboutus.Suggestedsongs:

YouKnowBetterthanI(fromtheMotionPictureJosephtheDreamer WhoIam?

3. TheSpeakerwillguidethemthroughtheexaminationofconscienceasstatedinthetalkoutline.(ReferalsototheAppendixAnAidtoanExaminationofConscience)

4. Thisactivitywilllastfor1015minutes.5. AftertheEXAMEN,theSpeakerencouragestheparticipantstogototheSacramentof

Reconciliationintheirowntime.


THESACRAMENTOFTHEHOLYEUCHARISTTALKONE(B)OFTHEYFCCHURCHANDSACRAMENTS

SESSIONDYNAMICSANDTALKOUTLINEDYNAMICS:

1. FieldTripinandoutoftheChurch2. TalkProper

SEQUENCEOFTHETOURintheCHURCH

1. Theparticipantswillgotothechurchgrounds.2. Thepriestwillgiveabriefhistoryoftheparish.3. Thepriestthewillexplaineverystructureinsidethechurch(baptismalarea,confession

box,etc.)4. Thepriestwill thenbring them to the sacristi and give abrieforientationon things/

symbols we use in the Holy Eucharist. (chalice, etc). The aim of this is for theparticipantstoknowmorethingsaboutthesacramentandthechurch,thingsthattheydontnormallylearnoutside.

5. GivetheOverviewoftheSacramentoftheHolyEucharist.(itcanbegivenbythePriestortheTeamLeader)

6. EndwiththeCelebrationoftheHolyEucharist.

I. OVERVIEWOFTHESACRAMENTOFTHEHOLYEUCHARIST

A. What is the Holy Eucharist? (according to Cathecism for Filipino Catholics,p.481)

TheHolyEucharistisinstitutedbyChrist.Hepreparedforitinthemany

fellowshipmealshesharedduringHis lifehereonearth,establishedduringthelastsupper,andconfirmed itastheRisenChrist inHisEastermealappearancestoHisdisciples.

ItisacelebrationwithChristbyus,thewholeChristiancommunity.Itis

both a sacrifice and sacred meal. Christ himself is really present in thecelebration,mostespeciallyunderthesignsofbreadandwine. It isaforetasteofheaven.

B. TwomainpartsoftheHolyEucharist

1. LiturgyoftheWord

Togetherasonewiththechurch,wecomeasafamilytoheartheWordsofGod.Hecamedownwiththemandstoodonalevelplace,with


a great crowd ofHis disciples and a greatmultitude of people,whocametohearHimandtobehealedoftheirdiseases.(Luke6:1718)WelivenotonbreadalonebutalsoonthelifeandwordsofGod,throughHisSon, JesusChrist. (Mt4:4)Thus,allof thosewordsspoken tousby theLordareourspiritandlife.(Jn6:63)

2. LiturgyoftheEucharistWecelebratethepassionanddeathofourLordJesus,bywhom

we are saved, through themiracle of bread andwine turning intoHisbodyandblood.Themiraclethat isJesusChrist.This isourresponsetoGods word. To be one with Him and the church, in celebration andcommunion.

C. FourSectionsoftheHolyEucharist

Note: The priest can give this in the instructional mass as we go throughcelebrationoftheHolyEucharist

TheMasscanberoughlydividedinto4sectionswhichcanbesummedup

inonewordeach:

1. ComeWecometogetherinMassasoneBody,gatheringbeforeour Lord

EntranceProcession, EntranceHymn/SongorGatheringHymn,VenerationoftheAltar,Greetingofthepriest,PenitentialRite,GloriaOpeningPrayer

2. ListenListeningtotheBiblereadings,theWordofourLordandHomily

LiturgyoftheWord,ResponsorialPsalm,Alleluia,Homily

3. DoPrayingandparticipatingintheEucharist,becomingOnewithHim Profession of Faith, General Intercessions, Liturgy of the

Eucharist, Preparation of the Gifts, Offertory Hymn/Song,Washing of Hands, Prayer Over the Gifts, Preface Dialogue,Eucharistic Prayer, Consecration, Memorial Acclamation,Intercessions, Final Doxology, Amen, The Lord 's Prayer,Doxology, SignofPeace,Breakingof theBread, LambofGod,HolyCommunion,CommunionSong,PrayerAfterCommunion

4. GoThesendoffwherewebringthismessagetoalltheworld

ConcludingRite


YFCANDTHECHURCHTALKTWOOFTHEYFCCHURCHANDSACRAMENTS

TALKOUTLINE

I. INTRODUCTION

Wehavehearda lotabout the importanceof theChurchand theSacraments.WealsohaveseeninadifferentlightthesignificanceofparticipatinginthecelebrationoftheHolyEucharistandhumblycomingtoReconciliation.Now,itistimetorealizeourpartontheParish.

II. PARISHTOYFC

TheParishisablessingtousbecauseit

a. SymbolizesGodsgreat love forus. In spiteour sinfulnessand rebelliousness,Godstillgiveusaplacewherewecandwell inHispresenceandaplacewherewecanalwaysbegobackandbewithHim.

b. Gives us pastoral nourishment. The Parish Church is the highest source ofpastoralnourishment.ItisaplacewherewecanhearandunderstandthegoodnewsoftheLord.

c. Givesusopportunitytoreceivethesacraments.TheParishChurch is theonlyvenue where we can receive the sacraments. This is gives us a deeperappreciationoftheimportanceofthe7sacraments.

d. Makesusawareof thewider church. Ithelpsus grow in fellowshipwith theotheryouthministries. Itmakesusrealizethatwecanalsoservewithyouth intheothercommunities.Italsohelpsusnurturerelationshipwiththepriest.

III. YFCTOPARISH

TheLordblessedussomuchbygivingusHisChurch.Itisalsoablessingthatthe

Lordcalledus inservingtheChurch.Wehavetorespondtothatcalling.AsPhilippians4:9says,Keepondoingwhatyouhavelearnedandreceivedandheardandseeninme.ThentheGodofpeacebewithyou.

Wehavetoservetheparishchurch

A. AsanindividualI have called you by name.. Isaiah 45:4. The Lord called each and

everyoneofusbyourname.Ourcalling is individual.Wecanserve individuallybyactivelyparticipatinginthefollowingactivities:


1. ParishDayCelebrations2. Holyweek/Advent(DawnMass)3. ChurchAnniversaries4. Feasts/HolidayofObligation

B. AsaYFCCommunity(asawholebodyofYFC)

Thoughour calling is individual,we canalso serve the Lordasawhole

community.AsGalatians6:10says,Whilewehavetheopportunity,weshoulddogoodtoallWecanserveasawholebodyofYFCbyservinginthefollowingactivities:

1. YFCChoir2. AdoptaParish(perchapter)givingandpaintingthechurch,etc3. Sponsorayouthmass4. Participate actively in church activities; interact with other youth

communitiesandorganizations

*Note:To initiatetheparish linkage,theclustercouplecoordinatorshould identifytheneedsoftheparishandtakepartinwhatevertheycanbeofhelp

IV. PARISHANDYFC

CouplesforChristsvisionstatesthatweareonewiththeCatholicChurchWe

havetoworkhandinhandwithourparish.WeshouldbecomeablessingasthechurchisablessingtoourYFCcommunity.Wearetotakeanactivepartintheactivitiesaswellastothedifferentprogramsofthechurch.

1. WEINVOLVEandCOLLABORATE

a. Wedontjustattendactivitiesbutweinvolveourselvesintheprogramthatwecanbeofhelptoothersespeciallythosewhoareinneed

Participate in outreach programs of the church (e.g. sponsorshipprograms,homefortheaged,visitthesick,feedingprograms,etc).

Regularparishschedules(Holyweek,DawnMass(MisadeGallo),etc.)b. Wecollaboratewiththeotheryouthorganizations

Working together on international/national level activities of theparish/diocese/church

2. WEINITIATEandBUILD

a. WebridgetheParishtoYFCactivities/advocacies 100%FREE WorkwiththePoor


ConferencesandFormation/LeadershipTrainingsb. WebuildanddeepenourrelationshipwiththeClergy.

V. CONCLUSION

MovedbytheSpirit,onewiththeCatholicChurch.WeacknowledgethecalloftheLordtoworktogetherinHismissiontobewitnessesoftheGoodnews.Wemayhave different charismas, and different ways of fulfilling it, but we have one Spiritguidingandblessingusinreachingourgoal.

Let us appreciate and actively participate in the activities of the Church.

Practicing by heart the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist will surelydeepenourfaithandstrengthenourrelationshiptooneanotherandtoGod.Aswegobacktoourmissionareas, letuscontinuetosharethegoodnewsandbewitnessesofChristtoothers.


APPENDIXASUGGESTEDGAMES(BEFOREFIRSTTALK)

GAME:RolePlaying(option1)

1. Thegamemasterwilldividetheparticipantsinsmallgroups2. Thegamemasterwillthenassigneachgroup1sacrament3. Eachteamwillthenbetaskedtointerpretthesacramentthroughashortskit/play

GAME:ABCD(option2)

1. Allparticipantswillparticipateinthegame2. Thegamemasterwillgiveaquestion(repeatittwicebeforetheplayerscangotothe

options)3. Theparticipantswillgototheletter/answeroftheirchoice4. Theparticipantwhogetsthemostcorrectanswerswin

SampleQuestions:1. ____________aresignsofgraceinstitutedbyChrist.(Answer:A)

a) Sacramentsb) Crucifixionc) Salvation

2. ____________ is the entry rite into Christianity. The first sacrament we receive inwhichouroriginalsinisremoved.(Answer:A)a) Baptismb) Appointingc) Forgiveness

3. ____________This sacrament can give increase and deepening of baptismal grace.(Answer:A)a) Confirmationb) Affirmationc) Reformation

4. ____________Itisthehighestformofworship.(AnswerA)a) HolyEucharistb) HolyPlacec) HolyBible

5. ____________InthisSacramentoursinsafterbaptismareforgiven.(AnswerA)a) ReconciliationorPenanceb) Guiltfeelingc) MakingUp

6. ____________It is where a special grace is conferred during illness or old age.(Answer:A)a) Anointingofthesickb) Anointingofthesadpeople


c) Anointingofthehappy

7. ___________it is the sacrament we receive if we enter into religious life likepriesthood.(Answer:A)a) HolyOrderb) Assumptionc) Resurrection

8. ___________Alsoknownasmarriage.(Answer:A)a) HolyMatrimonyb) EngagementPartyc) Courtship

9. IntheHolyEucharist,oneispreservedfrom_______sins(Answer:A)a) Graveb) Venialc) Bad

10. The Sacrament of Penance or Reconciliation reconcile us with ______& ________

(Answer:C) a) Familyandfriendsb) MeandYouc) GodandChurch

Note:theServiceteamcanalsouseothertriviaquestionsabouttheParish


APPENDIXBGUIDEFORAGOODCONFESSION

ThebasicrequirementforagoodconfessionistohavetheintentionofreturningtoGodlikethe"prodigal son" and to acknowledge our sins with true sorrow before the priest.(www.catholic.org)FiveStepstoMakingaGoodConfession(www.internetpadre.com)

1. A good confession will always begin by a thorough and sincere examination ofconscience.Pray toGod theHolySpirit, theSpiritofTruth, forHis lightandgrace toassistyoutorecallyoursins.

2. Besorryforyoursins.Friendslovewhattheirfriendslove.IfIamafriendofGod,IwilllovewhatGod loves(virtueandgrace),andavoidwhatGoddetests(sin).Makeafirmresolutionnottosinagainandtoavoidthatwhichcausesyoutocommitsin.

3. Entertheconfessionalandbeginwiththewords,"Blessme,Father,forIhavesinned,ithasbeen(statehowlongithasbeensinceyourlastconfession).Thesearemysins"Tellallyoursinstothepriestaccordingtotheirkindaswellasthenumberoftimesyoucanrecallcommittingeachofthem(thisappliesespeciallytotheconfessionofmortalsins).Agoodconfessionwillbe integral(itmust includeallgravesinscommittedsinceoneslastconfession);itmustbeclear(theremustbenodisguisingofsinsbutanhonestrecountingofonessins);and itmustbe truthful (wehaveaChristianduty tomakeajustappraisalofourmoralsituationasitstandsobjectivelybeforeGod).Whenyouhavefinishedtellingyoursinstothepriest,indicatethisbysaying,"Fortheseandallmysins,Iamsorry."

4. Listentothespiritualadviceofthepriest.Donottakeoffenseifthepriestofferswordsof counsel.One of the functions of the priest in the confessional is that of spiritualdirector.Thepriestmayofferwordsofcounseltohelpyouovercomethesinsyouhavecommitted.Acceptthepenanceimposedbytheconfessor.Thispenance,whichusuallytakestheformofprayersoractsofcharity, isasignofyourwillingnesstomakeuptoGod for the sins you have committed, andwill assist you to discover the remedy tobeginanewlife.

5. ThepriestwillaskthatyoureciteanActofContrition.Thisbeautifulprayerexpresseswhatshouldbeinthemindandheartofanauthenticpenitent:sorrowforonessins,afirmpurposeofamendment,andthepromisetoavoidsininthefuture.Thepenitentsproperdispositionnowsecured,thepriestpronouncesGodsjudgmentofmercy:"GodtheFatherofmercies,throughthedeathandresurrectionofHisSon,hasreconciledtheworldtoHimselfandsenttheHolySpiritamongusfortheforgivenessofsins;through


theministryoftheChurch,mayGodgrantyoupardonandpeace,andIabsolveyoufromyoursins:IntheNameoftheFather+andoftheSon+andoftheHolySpirit.Amen."Thepenitentnowleavestheconfessional,hissinscompletelyforgiven,withtheopportunityto begin anew on his pilgrimage of faith. Through the Sacrament of Penance, JesusChrist,theGoodShepherd,hasmadeHisappearance,restoringbacktoHis flock,thatwhichwaslost.


APPENDIXCANAIDTOANEXAMINATIONOFCONSCIENCE

Whentheexaminationofconscience ismadeasan immediatepreparationforthereceptionofthe Sacrament of Penance, it is especially important that the penitent search his own heartregardingthefollowingpoints:

1. What ismyattitudetotheSacramentofPenance?DoIsincerelywanttobesetfreefromsin,toturnagaintoGod,tobeginanewlife,andtoenteradeeperfriendshipwithGod?DidIforgettomentionordeliberatelyconcealanygravesinsinpastconfessions?Didasenseofshameorembarrassmentmotivatemetomakeabadconfession?

2. Ismyheart setonGod, so that I really loveHim above all things and am faithful toHiscommandments?Oram Imoreconcernedabout the thingsof thisworld?Have Ia rightintentioninwhatIdo?

3. God spoke to us inHis Son. Ismy faith inGod firm and secure? Am Iwholehearted inaccepting theChurchs teaching?Have Ibeencareful togrow inmyunderstandingof thefaith, tohearGodsword, to listen to instructionson the faith, toavoiddangers to faith?HaveIpracticedanyformofsuperstitioninaseriousmanner?

4. Have Iprayedmorningandevening?When Ipray,do I really raisemymindandheart toGodorisitamatterofwordsonly?DoIofferGodmydifficulties,myjoys,andmysorrows?Do I turn toGod in timeof temptation?Have I loveand reverence forGodsholyName?Have IoffendedHim inblasphemy, swearing falsely,or takingHisName in vain?Have Ishowndisrespect for theBlessedVirginMary and the saints?Have I acted in a reverentmannerintheHouseofGod?

5. Do IkeepSundaysandfeastdaysholybytakingafullpart,withattention,reverence,anddevotion, in the liturgy,andespecially in theMass?Have I fulfilled thepreceptofannualconfession and of Communion during the Easter season? Have I ever received HolyCommunionknowinglyinastateofmortalsin?HaveIabusedtheSacramentofPenancebyneglect?HaveIbeenlazyinthefulfillmentofmyspiritualduties,orbyafailuretousethemeansJesusChristinstitutedformysalvation?HaveIagenuineloveformyneighbors?OrdoIusethemformyownends,ordotothemwhatIwouldnotwantdonetomyself?HaveIgivengravescandalbywordsoractions?

6. Inmyfamilylife,haveIcontributedtothewellbeingandhappinessoftherestoffamilybypatienceandgenuinelove?HaveIbeenobedienttoparents,showingthemproperrespectandgivingthemhelpintheirspiritualandmaterialneeds?

7. Do I sharemy possessionswith the less fortunate?Or do I look down onmy neighbor,especiallythepoor,thesick,theelderly,andpeopleofotherraces?


8. DoesmylifereflectthemissionIreceivedinConfirmation?DoIshareintheapostolicand

charitableworks of the Church and in the life ofmy parish?Have I donemy duty as acitizen?HaveIpaidmytaxes?DoIsharetothebestofmyabilityintheworkofpromotingjustice,morality,andharmonyinhumanrelations?

9. Inmyworkorprofession,am I just,hardworking,honest, serving societyoutof love forothers?HaveIbeenfaithfultomypromisesandcontracts?

10. HaveIobeyed legitimateauthorityandgiven itduerespect?HaveIbeentruthfulandfair,or have I injured others by deceit, calumny, detraction, rash judgment, or violation of asecret?Have I done violence to others by damage to life, reputation, honor ormaterialpossessions?HaveIbeenresponsibleforadvisinganabortionorprocuringone?HaveIkeptuphatredforothers?AmIestrangedfromothersthroughquarrels,enmity,insults,anger?

11. HaveIstolenthepropertyofothers?HaveIdesireditunjustly?HaveIdamagedit?HaveImade restitution of other peoples property and made good their loss? If I have beeninjured,haveIbeenreadytomakepeacefortheloveofChristandtoforgive,ordoIharborhatredandthedesireforrevenge?

12. Whereismylifereallyleadingme?Isthehopeofeternallifemyinspiration?HaveItriedto

growinthelifeoftheHolySpiritthroughprayer,readingtheWordofGodandmeditatingonit?DoIfrequenttheSacramentsandpracticeselfdenial?HaveIbeenanxioustocontrolmyvices,mybadinclinationsandpassions?HaveIbeenproudandboastful,thinkingmyselfbetter in the sight of God and despising others as less important than myself? Have Iimposedmyownwillonotherswithoutrespectingtheirfreedomandright?

13. Whatusehave Imadeof time,health,andstrength,of thegiftsGodhasgivenme tobeused likethetalents intheGospel?Do Iusethemtobecomemoreperfecteveryday?Orhave I been lazy and too much given to leisure? Have I been patient in accepting thesorrowsanddisappointmentsoflife?HaveIkeptthepreceptsoffastingandabstinence?

14. Have IkeptmysensesandmywholebodypureandchasteasatempleoftheHolySpirit

consecrated for resurrection and glory?Have I dishonoredmy body by fornication (premaritalsex),homosexualacts,impuritywithself(masturbation),unworthyconversationorthoughts,evildesires,andactions?HaveIabusedmyselfthroughdrugsandalcohol?HaveIindulged in reading, conversation, and entertainments that offend against Christian andhumandecency?

15. Ismyheartfirmlysetonthetruetreasuresofheavenandthepursuitofauthenticholiness?AmIlivingmylifeeachdayasacommittedRomanCatholic?

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