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JESUS YOUTH. A missionary movement at the service of the Church. Who we are. An international Catholic youth movement with a charismatic spirituality. Not a community or an organization. Wide network of small but strong fellowship groups of youth from different Catholic rites. Genesis. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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