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Re-Discovering Our Re-Discovering Our Mission as Young AdultsMission as Young Adults

Re-Discovering Our Re-Discovering Our Mission as Young AdultsMission as Young Adults

YAM PlanningYAM Planning

July 25, 2009July 25, 2009

SJA AuditoriumSJA Auditorium

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The Great CommandmentThe Great Commandment

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

Matthew 22:36

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The Great CommissionThe Great Commission

"All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.

Matthew 28:18-20

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Commands of GodCommands of God

“Love God with all your heart” – Worship “Love your neighbor as yourself” – Service “Go and make disciples” – Mission “Baptizing them” – Fellowship “Teaching them” – Discipleship/Growth

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3 Things To Accomplish3 Things To Accomplish

State of the YAM Articulate Our Mission

• Level of Commitment

• Mission/Needs

Understand Planning Process

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2006 Planning2006 Planning2006 Planning2006 Planning

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Vision/MissionVision/Mission

We, the young adults of the Diocese of Paranaque, envision ourselves as a vibrant and dynamic community of friends

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journeying with Christ to proclaim God's glory, empowered by the Holy Spirit to be living witnesses of the Catholic faith,

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with our Mother Mary as our guide andmodel.

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We proclaim God's glory by: 1. providing opportunities in the diocesan,

vicariate and parish level for continuous holistic growth and deepening of the Catholic faith;

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2. committing our passion for service and channelling our youthful energy by sharing our time, talent and treasure;

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3. engaging in community-building to provide avenues for young adults to be active participants in the works of the Church.

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YAM StatsYAM Stats

Pilar 500

VSJ 200

SADP 113

TOTAL 813

SE GradsSE Grads

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Core

Committed

CongregationCongregation

Crowd

Community

Composition of the Young AdultsComposition of the Young Adults

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Pilar StatsPilar Stats

Batches Zone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total

1

2

3

4

5

6

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Pilar StatsPilar Stats

Batches Zone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total

7

8

9

10

11

12

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VSJ StatsVSJ Stats

Batches SJP GSP SJW CTK LFP LSP Total

1

2

3

4

5

6

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SADP StatsSADP Stats

Batches AOLOLG

OLP

OLUP

JDH

ROLP

PCJSADP

MMGC

Total

1

2

3

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WorshipWorship

Praise and Worship Mass Prayer Meetings Etc

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Membership/FellowshipMembership/Fellowship

Grand Reunion Victory Party YAM Night Sports fest

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Maturity/DiscipleshipMaturity/Discipleship

Teachings Intercessory Workship SE Talks Deepening Praise and Worship for Dummies Christian Leadership Christian Basic Service

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Ministry/ServiceMinistry/Service

Youth ministry Choir Lector Dance Arts Etc

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Mission/EvangelizationMission/Evangelization

SE Weekend Outreaches

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Lay MinistersLay Ministers

Maturing MembersMaturing Members

MembersMembers

Regular AttendersRegular Attenders

UnchurchedUnchurched

Goal: Grow the Community “Outside In”

Goal: Grow the Community “Outside In”

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DefinitionsDefinitions

UNCHURCED• goes to Mass 3-4 times a year

MEMBER• goes to Mass 2-3 times a month

• attends parish/yam activities regularly

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DISCIPLE• goes to Mass every Sunday

• tithes once a month

• belongs to a permanent Small Caring Group

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MINISTER• serves in one of the parish/yam

ministries

• goes to Mass every Sunday



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MISSIONARY • recruits 5 new members on a regular basis

• serves in one of the parish/yam ministries




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SHEPHERD• trains/coaches potential leaders

• recruits 5 new members on a regular basis

• serves in one of the parish/yam ministries




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Questions for SharingQuestions for Sharing

What level of commitment am I in right now?

What particular, concrete step did I take to reach this level of commitment?

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Questions for SharingQuestions for Sharing

Unchurched Member Disciple Minister Missionary Shepherd

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Life Development ProcessLife Development Process

Journeying with members of the community to move from low spiritual maturity/commitment to high maturity/commitment

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Committed to Membership

Committed to Maturity

Committed to Ministry

Committed to Mission

The Steps to The Steps to Spiritual GrowthSpiritual Growth

101101

201201

301301

401401

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Target: Graduate!Target: Graduate!

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The 4 Commitments of A Young Adult

The 4 Commitments of A Young Adult

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1. The membership commitment is a

commitment to ________ and

_____________________.

1. The membership commitment is a

commitment to ________ and

_____________________.

CHRISTCHRIST

TO A CHURCH BODYTO A CHURCH BODY

Class 101: MembershipClass 101: Membership

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You are a member of God's very own

family...and you belong in God's household

with every other Christian.

Ephesians 2:19 (LB)

You are a member of God's very own

family...and you belong in God's household

with every other Christian.

Ephesians 2:19 (LB)


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Entry Point = Singles Encounter


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2. The maturity commitment is a

commitment to the ________

necessary for spiritual growth.

2. The maturity commitment is a

commitment to the ________

necessary for spiritual growth.

HABITSHABITS

Class 201: MaturityClass 201: Maturity

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“Continue to grow in grace and knowledge

of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

2 Peter 3:18

“Continue to grow in grace and knowledge

of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

2 Peter 3:18

Class 201: MaturityClass 201: Maturity

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22ndnd Step: CLASS 201 Step: CLASS 201

Commitment to 3 things• Prayer – daily personal time with God

• Tithing – monthly giving back to God

• Fellowship – belonging to a small caring group (BEC/faith family/tribe)

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3. The ministry commitment is a

commitment to discovering and using

my God-given gifts and abilities in

__________ God and others.

3. The ministry commitment is a

commitment to discovering and using

my God-given gifts and abilities in

__________ God and others. SERVINGSERVING

Class 301: MinistryClass 301: Ministry

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“God has given each of you some special

abilities; be sure to use them to help each

other.”

1 Peter 4:10

“God has given each of you some special

abilities; be sure to use them to help each

other.”

1 Peter 4:10

Class 301: MinistryClass 301: Ministry

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33rdrd Step: CLASS 301 Step: CLASS 301

Commitment to ministry/service Discover S.H.A.P.E.

• Spiritual Gifts

• Heart

• Abilities

• Personality

• Experiences

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Existing MinistriesExisting Ministries

Youth ministry Dance Art Lector Choir

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Possible MinistriesPossible Ministries

Dance, Art, Photography, Video Ministry Kitchen, Gardening, Soup Kitchen Ministry Communications, Email, Website Ministry Advertising, Marketing, Writing Ministry Bible/Rosary Bank Shoes/Uniforms Ministry Garage Sale Ministry Etc, etc, etc

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4. The missions commitment is a

commitment to _________ the Good

News with others.

4. The missions commitment is a

commitment to _________ the Good

News with others.

SHARESHARE

Class 401: MissionClass 401: Mission

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“. . . you will be my witnesses for me . . . to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 1:8 (GN)

“. . . you will be my witnesses for me . . . to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 1:8 (GN)

Class 401: MissionClass 401: Mission

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Step 4: CLASS 401Step 4: CLASS 401

Committed to Mission/Life of witnessing List 5 people who are unchurched

• Pray for them

• Build a relationship with them/Befriend

• Invite them to church

• Begin conversation about spiritual things

• Connect them to the church family (Singles Encounter, Praise and Worship, Mass, etc)

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Why do we have these

commitments?

Why do we have these

commitments?

We become what we are

________________.

We become what we are

________________.COMMITTED TOCOMMITTED TO

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The membership commitment introduces us to three areas:The membership commitment introduces us to three areas:

1. Our salvation (what God has done for us)1. Our salvation (what God has done for us)

2. Our mission (why we exist as a parish) 2. Our mission (why we exist as a parish)

3. Our strategy (our parish ministries fulfills the mission of the parish)3. Our strategy (our parish ministries fulfills the mission of the parish)

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QUIET TIME QUIET TIME EVERYDAYEVERYDAY

CHURCH CHURCH ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE

EVERY EVERY WEEKWEEK

TITHE TITHE EVERY EVERY

MONTHMONTH

WITNESSINGWITNESSING EVERY TIMEEVERY TIME

““4 PILLARS OF GROWTH”4 PILLARS OF GROWTH”

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Planning ProcessPlanning Process

Re-discover our MissionRe-discover our Mission

Communicate our MissionCommunicate our Mission

Re-Organize around our MissionRe-Organize around our Mission

Apply our MissionApply our Mission

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Annual TimetableAnnual Timetable

JulyJulyArticulate Our MissionArticulate Our Mission

AugustAugustCommunicate our MissionCommunicate our Mission

SeptemberSeptemberRe-Organize around Re-Organize around

Our MissionOur MissionAugust-JuneAugust-June

Apply our MissionApply our Mission

YAMYAMYAMYAM

Rediscovering our MissionRediscovering our Mission

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Biblical PassagesBiblical Passages

Matt. 5:13-16 John 13:34-35 Eph. 2:19-22 Matt. 9:35 John 20:21 Eph. 3:6, 14-21 Matt. 11:28-30 Acts 1:8 Eph. 4:11-16 Matt. 16:15-19 Acts 2:41-47 Eph. 5:23-24 Matt. 18:19-20 Acts 4:32-35 Col. 1:24

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Matt. 22:36-40 Acts 5:42 Col. 3:15-16 Matt. 24:14 Acts 6:1-7 1 Thess. 1:3 Matt. 25:34-40 Rom. 12:1-8 1 Thess. 5:11 Matt. 28:18-20 Rom. 15:1-7 Heb. 10:24-25 Mark 10:43-45 1 Cor. 12:12-31 Heb. 13:7 &17

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Luke 4:18-19 2 Cor. 5:17-6:1 1 Peter 2:9-10 Luke 4:43-44 Gal. 5:13-15 1 John 1:5-7 John 4:23 Gal. 6:1-2 1 John 4:7-21 John 10:14-18 Eph. 1:22-23

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InstructionsInstructions

Take time to read, pray and answer reflectively, honestly

Write your name and batch and parish

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InstructionsInstructions

Choose 1 question and share your answer with your group

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On-Going GrowthOn-Going Growth

Target: To make every YAMmer a missionary/shepherd• CLASS 101 – ?

• CLASS 201 – ?

• CLASS 301 – ?

• CLASS 401 – ?

• When to take the CLASS depends on your willingness and commitment…

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Recap: 3 Things To Recap: 3 Things To AccomplishAccomplish

State of the YAM Articulate Our Mission

• Level of Commitment

• Mission/Needs

Understand Planning Process

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