Forming Youth Leaders for the Church (FYLC)

A flexible program for six weekends designed to form a solid theoretical and practice base for young leaders within the Church. Each of the topics within the weekend is guided by a printed worksheet . Every small group of 5-8 members discuss the worksheet and prepare an activity. All small group activities are conducted in a plenary session for all to enjoy. An adult facilitator training is also offered to enhace the leadership skill coaching and mentoring.

First Weekend: The Basic Youth Leadership Principles

• Be Yourself (as God Intended)

• Lead by Example

• Recognize who you work for (God)

• Prepare to Endure

• A Service to Others

Second Weekend: Be Yourself (as God Intended)

• Principle of Originality (Awareness of Self))

• Putting the Pieces together (Discovery of Self)

• Formulating the Personal Ideal

• Putting your talents to work (for God) (Fulfillment of Self)

• Case Studies (Scriptures and of Saints in the Church)

Third Weekend: Lead by Example

• Forging a Spirituality

• Looking at Your Lifestyle

• Sacramental Support

• Continuous Self Education

• The Spiritual Companion

Fourth Weekend: Recognize who you work for (God)

• The functions of Laity in the Church
• Participating in the Common Priesthood
• Working with Gods Plans (Divine Providence)
• Dealing with Temptations
• Active Participation in Your Parish Life

Fifth Weekend: Prepare to Endure

• Its never easy, and this is why...
• The value of a clear goal
• Practice: Just like an athlete.
• Dealing with Setbacks
• Sharing the load makes a difference

Sixth Weekend: A Service to Others

• Why do we always form in groups?

• Unity among the diversity: Church's Ideal of Community

• A Community of Grace & Sins ( Social Doctrine of the Church)

• Prove that you really love thy neighbor (True meaning of Love)

• The community Service Project

Additional Weekend: Adult Facilitator Training

• Mentoring for Youth Leadership

• Enabling Leadership Talent to Emerge

• Filling the Key Gaps (Church, Home School)

• Keeping a Spiritual Focus as Corner Stone

• Managing Youth that Manage Youth

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