Yfc Youth Camp Manual (2009 Edition)

CFCYOUTHFORCHRIST
3YearPastoralFormationTrack
Year1
YOUTHCAMP
MANUAL
2009RevisedEdition
CFCYouthforChrist
YEAR1:YOUTHCAMPMANUAL(2009Edition)
TheCFCYouthforChristYouthCampManual
TABLEOFCONTENTS
I.ORGANIZINGACFCYOUTHFORCHRISTYOUTHCAMP
A.TheYouthCamp
B.TheChallenges
C.TheYouthCampObjectives
D.ImportantConditions
E.PracticalConsiderations
II.THETEAMLEADERSGUIDE
A.YouthCampGeneralScheduleofActivities
B.GoalsoftheYouthCamp
C.AchievingthegoalsoftheYouthCampthroughtheYFC4Fs
D.AttitudesoftheYouthCampTeamLeader
E.RolesandResponsibilitiesoftheTeamLeader/AssistantTeamLeader
F.RolesandResponsibilitiesoftheCoupleCoordinators
G.PracticalMattersintheYouthCampPreparations
H.PracticalTips
I.SpeakersandSharersProfile
III.THEYOUTHCAMPTALKS
A.TheGospelMessage
B.SharingthemessageintheYouthCamp
C.TheGospelandYouthCamptalks
D.FinalTips
E.Talk1:GodsLoveandHisPlanforUs
F.Talk2:WhoisJesusChristtoMe?
G.Talk3:Repentance,Faith,HealingandForgiveness
H.Talk4:ReceivingGodsGift:ThePoweroftheHolySpirit
I.BaptismCeremony/PrayoverSession
J.CommitmenttoChrist/ClosingExhortation
K.Talk5:GrowingintheSpirit
L.DedicationCeremony
M.CovenantofaYouthforChristMember
IV.ANNEXES
A.YouthCampInvitationLetter
B.ReplySheet
C.CFCYouthforChristInformationSheet
D.CFCYouthforChristYouthCampCheckList
E.ParentsOrientation
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F.TonguesWorkshopGuide
G.GuidelinesinParentsAreaBriefing
H.PreYouthCampReport/YouthCampCompletionReport
V.YOUTHCAMPSPECIALHANDBOOKS
A.TeamLeadersGuide
B.FacilitatorsGuide
C.PrayerWarriorsGuideduringthePrayOverSession
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CHAPTER1
ORGANIZINGAYOUTHCAMP
A.THECFCYFCYOUTHCAMP
TheentrypointtotheYouthforChrist(YFC),theyouthprogramofCouplesforChrist
(CFC),istheYouthCamp.Itisatwoday,twonightliveincampusuallyconductedduringthe
summerorsemestralbreaktoofficiallybringteenagersand/oryouthintoanexperiencewith
ChristthroughYFC.
TofullyappreciatethevalueoftheYouthCampandtomakethemostoutofit,itmust
beseennotjustasathreedayexperiencewheretheteenagerscanhavefun,(althoughthisis
alsoimportant),butinthelightoftheoverallobjectivesoftheYouthCamp,sothattheyouth
canbejoyful,responsibleandfruitfulmenandwomenofGod.
TheYouthCampisnotanendinitselforanannualdiversionforteenagersthatwillgive
themsomethingtododuringthesummerorsemestralbreak,butitisthebeginningofwhat
will,hopefully,bealifetimecommitmentandjourneywithGod.
TheYouthCampisaplacewheretheywillheartheWordofGodproclaimedbyother
youthlikethemselvesinanenvironmentoffunandexcitementwheretheydonotexperience
anyformofpressurefromadults.
Itisvenuefortheyouthtoformandbuildfriendshipwithoneanotherthroughsports
andgames.Itisanopportunityforthemtosharetheirideasandexperiencesandentertainone
anotherinawholesomeenvironment,whereChristianvaluesaretalkedaboutandareactively
practiced.
Itistheplacewheretheywillbestimulatedandencouragedtodeveloptheirgiftsand
potentials for leadership, as they are exposed to other youth who are actively involved in
service. This will give them opportunities to serve as speakers, facilitators, sports and games
coordinators,etc.Thiswillalsoprovidethemopportunitiestogrowinotherservicesthatare
essentialtotheirlifeaswell.
B.THECHALLENGES
For the Youth Camp to be successful, it is important for the team to be aware of the
challengeswhichtheymightencounterthroughoutthepreparations:
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1. Manyteenagerswillcometothecampduetotheencouragementand/orpressurefrom
their parents. Because of this, the challenge to all the service team is to make the
participants enjoy every moment of the activity and let them feel comfortable and
welcomed.
2. The participants will be meeting a lot of people for the first time. Teenagers act
naturally and openly in the company of friends but take a while to warm up to new
faces.HavingaServiceTeamwillhelpmakethemfeelateaseandwelcome.
3. Some of the youth are difficult to handle. Some of them may even have serious
addictionstodrugsandalcohol.Otherswillcomewitharebelliousspirit,whileothers
may be harboring serious resentments towards their parents and other people. For
these reasons, the presence of the Couple Coordinators in the Camp will play a very
importantrole.ItisageneralrulethatthereshouldalwaysbeaCoupleCoordinator/s
(bothhusbandandwife)assignedallthroughoutthedurationoftheyouthcamp.Their
pastoralroleandspiritualroleissignificantinensuringasmoothandsuccessfulcamp.
4. ManyteenagerswillfinddifficultyincommittingtotheLord,totheYFCCommunity,and
tothewholenewwayoflifethatisbeingofferedtothem.Therewillbearealfearof
givingupalotoftheirattachments,totheirestablishedsetoffriendsandtotheregular
activities that they are accustomed to. This poses a real challenge to the team in as
much as making the Youth Camp fun and exciting, by always manifesting a joyful and
friendlyspirit.Theteammustalsocomeupwithactivitiesthatappealtoandchallenge
theyouthwhoarefullofenergyandspirit.Astotheirspiritualcommitment,wemust
rememberthattheyouthcampservesasourwayofplantingtheseedofGodsloveto
them.ItisthestartofourwayofintroducingChristtothem.TheCampisnottheend
butthebeginningoftheirlifelongjourneywithGod.Thisseedwillgrowinitsperfect
timeaccordingtothewillofGodforthem.Letusnotbefrustratedifwedontgetthe
expected outcome andcommitment we want from them as long as we know that we
triedourbesttomakethemexperienceGodsloveallthroughoutthecamp.
C.THEYOUTHCAMPOBJECTIVES
Toplaneffectively,itisimportantfortheteamtounderstandboththeshorttermand
thelongtermobjectivesoftheYouthCamp.
a. SHORTTERMOBJECTIVES:
1. MaketheYouthCampafun,excitingandlifegivingexperiencetotheyouth.
2. Helptheyouthexperiencealifegivingfriendship,evergrowingfaithandrenewalin
Christ.
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3. Helptheyouthexperiencehealingandreconciliationwiththeimmediatemembers
of their family, especially their parents, by introducing a special kind of love and
appreciationtowardsthem.ThisisrootedintheirsolelovefromGod.
4. Give the youth the opportunity to make new friends in a healthy, nourishing,
creativeandjoyfulenvironment.
5. Expose the participants to other youth who find joy and fulfillment in serving the
Lordandinservingoneanotheratalltimes.
b.LONGTERMOBJECTIVES:
1. Make the Youth Camp the start of a lifelong process of conversion and
transformationinthelifeoftheyoung.
2. By joining YFC, the youth are placed in a support environment where they can be
sustainedintheirChristianlives.
3. ByjoiningYFC,theycansustainanddevelopthefriendshipsthatwereestablished
duringthecamp.
4. Theycanalsobesupportedintherenewedrelationshipsthattheyhavewiththeir
parentsandtheirfamilymembers.
5. Tocreateadesire,aswellasarealopportunitytodevelopthegiftsandtalentsof
theseyouthinservingtheLordandinfutureYouthCamps.
6. Through the camp, they will hopefully go through the positive experience of the
YouthCampthatwillremainaspecialmemorythattheyouthmaylookbacktoand
drawstrengththroughouthisorherlifesjourneywithChrist.
D.IMPORTANTCONDITIONS
Given the above objectives, both short and longterm, it is important to make the
followingconditionsinplanningandconductingYFCYouthCamps.
1. TheYFCYouthCampistheentrypointtotheCFCYouthforChristMinistry.Itshould
notbeconductedifthereisnointentiontoinvitetheparticipantsintoYFC(although,it
ispossibleforsomeofthemtodecidenotto).Thisisjusttoprecludethepossibilityof
making the Youth Camp an end in itself. The Youth Camp for that matter is not
conductedunlessthereisarealintenttoestablishYFC.
2. ItispossibletoinvitechildrenofnonCFCmemberstotheYouthCampandforthemto
eventually join YFC provided that the CFC YFC Youth Camp should be evangelistic in
nature.ThisactivityisopentoallCatholicyouthages1221yearsold.However,itisan
importantconsiderationfortheserviceteamtostartevangelizingthechildrenofCFC.
3. The ideal site of a Youth Camp is a retreat area or a campsite where the youth can
stayin without disturbances or distractions. The venue should be a creative venue to
conductallnecessaryandimportantcomponentsofthecamp.Itshouldbestrategicand
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conduciveenoughfortheteamtoachieveallthegoalsandobjectivesofthecamp.The
team should be sensitive to the financial means of the participants who will be
attendingthecampaswell.
a. Itispossibletouseschoolfacilitiesduringsemestralandsummerbreaks,andforthe
food to be catered byCFC members if this will significantly reduce the cost of the
YouthCamp.
b. It is possible to raise funds within the chapter or area, to help defray the cost of
thosewhodonothavethemeanstopaythefullamountintheYouthCamp.
c. The usual rule in CFC applies that no one should be deprived of experiencing the
Lordinanyofficialactivitybecauseheorshedoesnothavethemeanstopay.
4. Parents are to give written consent and to support the activities of the camp (e.g.
writingletterstotheirchildren).Ifthecampisinasitewherethereisanopportunityfor
the youth to go swimming (e.g. beach, lake, or pool) or mountain climbing, a special
writtenconsentfromtheparentsshouldbepresentedbeforetheteamallowstheyouth
toengageintheseactivities.
5. Forparishbasedandschoolbasedyouthcamp,aParentsForumshouldbeconducted
beforetheYouthCamp,wheretheteamwillexplaintheobjectives,activities,schedule,
rules, provisions within the camp, as well as mention areas of concern in which the
parentscanextendtheirsupport.
6. Normally,theteammembersservingintheYouthCamparenotexpectedtopayfor
theiraccommodations.But,iftheyhavethemeansandtheywouldliketohelp,their
paymentsmaybeaccepted.ThiswillbediscussedandagreeduponbytheCoordinators
and members of the service team during the planning and preparation stages of the
camp.
E.PRACTICALCONSIDERATIONS
1. Ideally, the initiative to organize the Youth Camp starts with the Areas YFC Couple
Coordinator.(Instartingareas,theareaheadwillmaketheinitiativeinorganizingthe
YouthCamp).Theycanorganizejustfortheirareaofresponsibilityiftheyhaveenough
youth participants to join the camp. They can also work with other YFC Couple
CoordinatorsforajointYouthCamp.
a. StartbygettingtheapprovaloftheCFCleaderinthearea.
b. Surveytheareaandcomeupwithalistofprospectiveparticipants.
c. Workoutthedatesanddetails,suchasvenueoftheYouthCamp.
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d. Form the team of YFC members who will serve in the team these include the
Youth Camp Team Leader and his Assistant, Speakers, Facilitators, Music Ministry,
andServants.
2. IntheCamp,theCoupleCoordinatorsallowtheYouthCampTeamLeaderandAssistant,
as well as the members of the Service Team, to lead the activities. The Couple
Coordinators oversee the activities and provides pastoral support, direction and
protectionovertheteam.
3. Normally, the members of the team who stayin with the participants are the Couple
Coordinators, the Youth Camp Team Leader and his Assistant, the Camp Servants and
theFacilitators.
4. Othermembersoftheteammaystayin,iftheyoffertopayfortheiraccommodations
orifthereareenoughfundstopayforthem.Theyare,however,expectedtobeinall
thesessionsandactivitiesthroughoutthecamp,eveniftheychoosetosleepout.
5. During the Prayover Session, the team may ask support from other YFC members
provided that certain rules will be set for the safety of the YFC members going home
afterthesessionduringthelatenightsessionandentertainmentnight.
Note:TheCFCMember/CoupleCoordinatorscanhelpasprayerwarriorsandinleading
therosaryandprayervigilsduringtheprayoversessions.
6. Parents,oneorboth,areexpectedtosendletterstotheirchild/childrenandtocome
duringtheParentYouthDialogueandDedicationceremonyonthelastdayofthecamp.
This is also the special role of the couple coordinators in a youth camp. They are to
make sure that the involvement of the parents in the letter writing and ensure their
presenceinthelastdayofthecampwillhappen.
7. ItistheroleoftheCoordinatortoensurethatbefore,duringandaftercamp,theywill
continuetodevelopaspecialrelationshipwiththeparentsoftheyouth,toensurethe
continuedsupportfromthemallthroughouttheirjourneywithChrist.
8. A nosmoking and nodrinking rule will be observed by the participants, the Couple
Coordinatorsandallothermembersoftheteamforthedurationofthecamp.Service
teamcanalsocomeupwithasetofhouserulestoensurethattheyouthcampwillbe
anefficient,effectiveandasafeone.
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THETEAMLEADERSGUIDE
A.YOUTHCAMPGENERALSCHEDULEOFACTIVITIES
DAY1SCHEDULE
TIME
5:005:30PM
5:306:30
6:306:45
6:457:00
7:008:00
8:008:30
8:308:35
8:358:45
8:459:25
9:259:55
9:5510:00
10:0011:00
11:00
DAY2SCHEDULE
6:007:00AM
7:007:30
7:308:00
8:008:30
8:308:50
ACTIVITY
Serviceteammeeting
Arrival/Registration
Gather/Teachingof
songs
Orientationof
participants
Orientationtoparents
Dinner
Gatheringof
participants/
Teachingofsongs
OpeningPrayer
Energizer/Games
Personincharge
TeamLeader
TeamLeaderand
MusicMinistry
Teamleader
LogisticalNeeds
Venue
Table,chairs
SoundSystem,Guitar,
andSongSheets
Venue
CoupleCoordinator
CampServant
TeamLeaderand
MusicMinistry
Venue
Food,DiningArea
Venue,SoundSystem,
Guitar,andSong
Sheets
SoundSystem
SoundSystemand
GamesMaterials
Venue,SoundSystem,
andDiagram
Venueandchairs
TeamLeader
TeamLeader
TALK1GOD'SLOVE TeamLeader,
ANDHISPLANFORUS Speaker,andsharers.
GroupDiscussion
TeamLeaderand
Facilitators
Announcements/
TeamLeader
Closingsong(if
desired)
InformalFellowship
TeamLeader
Lightsout
CampServant
Wakeupcall
Breakfast
TeachingofSongs
(OneSlowandone
Fast)
CommonPrayerTime
(includereflection)
Gatheringparticipants
OpeningSongand
CampServant
CampServant
TeamLeaderand
MusicMinistry
TeamLeaderand
MusicMinistry
TeamLeaderand
MusicMinistry
VenueandSound
System
SoundSystem
SleepingAreas
Bell
DiningAreaandFood
Venue,SoundSystem,
Guitar,andSong
Sheets
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9:3010:00
10:0010:30
10:3010:45
10:4511:30
11:3012:30PM
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2:005:00
5:006:30
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8:008:45
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9:0010:00
10:0010:15
Prayer
TALK2WHOISJESUS TeamLeader,Speaker, VenueandSound
CHRISTTOME?
andSharers
System
DiscussionGroups
TeamLeaderand
Venue
Facilitators
Break
Food
Gatheringof
TeamLeaderand
Venue,SoundSystem,
participants/Opening MusicMinistry
Guitar,SongSheets
SongandPrayer
TALK3
TeamLeader,Speaker VenueandSound
REPENTANCE,FAITH, andSharers
System
HEALING,AND
FORGIVENESS
LUNCH
CampServant
DiningAreaandFood
Gatheringand
TeamLeaderand
Venue,SoundSystem,
teachingofsongs
MusicMinistry
Guitar,SongSheets
(Oneslowandone
fast)/Orientationof
Facilitatorsforoneto
onessession
Exhortationforthe
TeamLeader
letterwritingand
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Confession(a
TeamLeader,Priests, ConfessionAreaand
must)/OnetoOnes
andFacilitators
oneononeArea
Session
Rest/Freshup/
CampServantand
VenueandGuitar
TonguesWorkshop
TeamLeader
Dinner
CampServant
DiningAreaandFood
Gatheringof
TeamLeader
Venue,SoundSystem,
Participants/Opening
Guitar,SongSheets
Prayers
TALK4RECEIVING
TeamLeaderand
VenueandSound
GOD'SGIFT:THE
Speaker
System
POWEROFTHEHOLY
SPIRIT
CommitmenttoChrist Speaker
Ceremony
Prayoversession/
TeamLeaderand
PrayOverArea,Prayer
WorshipOrientation
Facilitators
WarriorArea,and
Guitar
GroupWorship
TeamLeaderand
Venue,SoundSystem,
MusicMinistry
Guitar,SongSheets
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11:0012:00AM
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DAY3SCHEDULE
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8:008:15
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8:4510:00
10:0010:30
10:3010:45
10:4511:15
11:1511:30
11:3012:30PM
12:30
ClosingExhortation
Preparationfor
program
Program
TeamLeader
CampServantand
Facilitators
TeamLeaderand
MusicMinistry
InformalFellowship
CampServantand
(Participantsmaystay Facilitators
up,althoughthey
shouldrespectthose
whoareasleep.
Therefore,silence
shouldbe
maintained.)
Breakfast
Gather/TeachSongs
Worship/Common
PrayerTime
TALK5GROWINGIN
THESPIRIT/LIFE
ANDMISSIONOFYFC
ParentsForumledby
CoupleCoordinator
DialoguewithParents
Prayoversession
CampServant
TeamLeaderand
MusicMinistry
TeamLeader
TeamLeaderand
Speaker
CoupleCoordinator
TeamLeader
CoupleCoordinator
andTeamLeader
DedicationCeremony TeamLeaderand
SharingofParticipants MusicMinistry
/Praisefest
PreparationforMass CoupleCoordinator,
TeamLeaderand
MusicMinistry
MASS
PriestandMusic
Ministry
Lunch(ifavailable)
TeamLeader
DAY3ALTERNATIVESCHEDULE
7:008:00AM
Wakeupcall
8:009:00
Breakfast
9:0010:00
CommonPrayertime
10:0012:00PM Games
DiningAreaandFood
Venue,SoundSystem,
Guitar,andSong
Sheets
CampServant
CampServant
TeamLeader
TeamLeader
Largeareawithsetsof
3chairs
Venue,SoundSystem,
Guitar,SongSheets
Venue,SoundSystem,
Guitar,SongSheets
DiningAreaandFood
Bell
DiningAreaandFood
Venue,SoundSystem,
Guitar,andSong
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12:001:00
1:001:15
1:151:30
1:302:00
2:002:30
2:302:45
2:453:15
4:305:00
5:00
CampServant
TeamLeaderand
MusicMinistry
TeamLeaderand
MusicMinistry
TeamLeader,
Speaker,andSharer
TALK5GROWINGIN
THESPIRIT/LIFE
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YFC
DialoguewithParents TeamLeader
PrayoverSession
3:153:30
3:304:30
Lunch
Gatheringof
participants/
Teachingofsongs
Worship
Sheets
DiningAreaandFood
Venue,SoundSystem,
Guitar,andSong
Sheets
CoupleCoordinator
andTeamLeader
DedicationCeremony TeamLeaderand
SharingofParticipants MusicMinistry
/Praisefest
PreparationforMass CoupleCoordinator,
TeamLeaderand
MusicMinistry
MASS
PriestandMusic
Ministry
Packup
CampServant
HOMESWEETHOME
Largeareawithsetsof
3chairs
Venue,SoundSystem,
Guitar,andSong
Sheets
Venue,SoundSystem,
Guitar,SongSheets
andMassKit
NotetotheServiceTeam:
ThescheduleswritteninthismanualshouldserveasaguidefortheYouthCampService
Teamtofollow.Ifcircumstancescallforadifferentschedule,theteamshouldbeflexibleenough
tofollowastheSpiritleadsthemaslongasitisnotcompromisingtheobjectivesofthecamp.
B.GOALSOFTHEYOUTHCAMP
TheYouthcampshould:
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3.
4.
IntroduceJesustotheparticipants.
EncouragetheparticipantstoinviteJesusintotheirlives.
InvitetheparticipantsintothesupportenvironmentofYFC.
IntroducetheCovenantofYFCtotheparticipants.
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C.ACHIEVINGTHEGOALSOFTHEYOUTHCAMPTHROUGHTHE4FS
ThesegoalsshouldbeachievedthroughtheFOURFSPRINCIPLEoftheYFCprogramas
implementedinthecampactivities:
1. FUN
The camp contains activities that young people will enjoy. This should be an
opportunityforthemtoexperiencefuninalifegivingandnourishingway.(E.g.games,
songs, talents workshop, entertainment, video presentations, skits, bonfire optional,
etc.)
2. FRIENDSHIP
The camp provides opportunities to strengthen old friendships and make new
ones. (The team leader initiates these by encouraging the team to get to know one
anotherandminglewiththeparticipants).
Note:Manytimes,peoplejoinYFC(placingtheminanenvironmentwherethey
can grow in their faith) initially because of friendship they make in the camps, or
becauseofthefaithofafriendinYFC.Theserviceteamisresponsibleinmakingsure
thatalltheparticipantsequallyexperiencehealthyfriendship.
3. FREEDOM
Nothing is ever imposed on the participants. This principle springs from the
basicbeliefthatChristianitycanonlybelivedoutifitbeginswithapersonaldecisionto
followChrist(e.g.duringprayoversession,wedontforcetheparticipantstocommitto
ChristortojoinYFCduringthecommitmentceremony)
4. FAITH
The camp provides the participants a lot of opportunities to learn more about
JesusandgrowintheirFaithandrelationshipwithHim(e.g.prayers,worship,talks,and
groupdiscussions).
D.ATTITUDESOFTHEYOUTHCAMPTEAMLEADER
1. TheTeamLeadershouldstrivetobeapersonofvision.
a. Hemustatleastunderstandandupholdthe7IdentitiesofYFCbyheart.Theteam
leaderlivesoutallthesevaluesthroughhisownwitnessingandexample.
b. HeseesthattheYouthCampisnotanendbutthebeginningofaprocessofgrowth
forthelifeoftheparticipants.
c. Heknowsthatfollowupmustbedoneafterthecamp(CovenantOrientationetc.)
andbeginstomakearrangementsforthiswiththeCoupleCoordinator.
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Note:FornewareaswithnolocalYFCChapter,hemakesarrangementsforYFCto
besetup.(Theteamleaderthereforeshouldbealwaysreadywithtrainingmanuals,
especiallywhengoingonmission).
d. HeisalwaysonthelookoutforpotentialleadersandpointsthemouttotheCouple
Coordinatorsofthearea.
2. TheTeamLeadershouldstriveforclarity.
a. Hemakessurethatothersseewhathesees.HeisopentotheleadingoftheSpirit
allthroughoutthecampespeciallysuggestionsandfeedbacksfromtheserviceteam
andtheircouplecoordinators.
b. As the one who will be speaking in front of the participants most of the time, he
clarifiesandmakessurethathiscoteamleader,theCoupleCoordinators/School
Coordinator and the team have the same understanding that he has about
circumstancesinthecamp.
c. He finds ways to make the participants relate to the talks and sharing. These are
donethroughjokes,anecdotes,andexamplesfromcurrentmovieandmusictrends
andillustratetheseintermsfamiliartotheparticipants.
3. TheTeamLeadershouldstrivetohaveaheartforGodandHispeople.
a. HelistenstotheLord.
Hepreparesspirituallybeforethecamp(confession,prayer,andfasting)
Reviewingallthetalkoutlinesandwillbereadytogivethetalksatanypointif
thespeakerwillnotbeabletomakeitonthedayitself.
HeconstantlyintercedesandconsultstheLordthroughoutthecamp.
b. Hehasafeelforthepeople.
Minglesandrelateswiththeteam.
Minglesandrelateswiththeparticipants.
c. HelovesthepeopleHeserves.
Hehonorstheworkoftheteamandthecoordinatorsandconstantlyaffirmsand
exhortsthemtoseekGodinthecamp.
He is concern with all the needs of the service team as well as those of the
participants.
Hehandleseverythingwithpatienceandloveatalltimes.
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E. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TEAM LEADER AND THE

ASSISTANTTEAMLEADER
1. EachYouthCamphasonlyoneteamleader;abrotherandanassistantteamleader;a
sister.
a. TheTeamleaderleadsthesessions.
Leadsprayer,worship,introducesthespeakers.
Wrapsup,summarizes,emphasizespointsforclarity.
Whilethetalkisinprogress,heshouldsitinfronttolistentothe
talk.
Leads the Dedication Ceremony after the Prayover of Parents and
Child/children.Heisthepersonwhounderstandsallthesessionsandknows
alltheparticipantswell.
b. TheAssistantLeaderistheretorespondtotheneedsofthesistersandtoprovide
inputsinplanningandconductingthecamp.
Thesisteralwaysstaysinfrontsoshecanremindthebrotherteamleaderof
things that should have been said or coordinate with him on practical and
pastoralmatters.
Note:Therewillbetwocampservants;oneforthebrothersandtheotherforthe
sisters.
Haveonecampservantsitneartheteamleaderformoreeffectivecoordination.
The other camp servant should be at the back, ready to bring inputs from the
CoupleCoordinator.
c. The team leader and the assistant team leader together with their Couple
Coordinators work in consultation with each other for unity and provide focus for
theteam.
d. Theteamleaderandtheassistantteamleadershouldbepreparedtogiveanyofthe
fivetalks.
e. MakesurethattheCampScheduleisfollowed.
Startandendthesessionsontime
Letthespeakerknowwhenthetimeisup.
Have signages posting the regular schedule. This will remind participants
whentheyshouldbeonthesessionhallordininghall.
Note:Theserviceteamshouldbethemodel/exampleoffollowingtheschedule
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2. Both leaders can give inputs regarding practical and pastoral matters to the Couple
Coordinatorsand/orSchoolCoordinator.
3. Theteamleaderleadstheteamwhiletheassistantteamleaderdocumentsandtakes
note of important things in the meeting and makes sure that all the details in the
camparewellexecutedanddone.
a. Facilitatestheyouthteammeetings/servicemeetings
Listenstoinputfromtheteam
Gives instructions to the team/receives instructions from the Couple
Coordinator
Leadsworship(incaseswherethegroupismixed,thebrotheralwaysleads)
b. Makessurethattheteamknowswhattodoandactuallydoesit.
Runs through the regular activities with the team before hand (e.g. one to
ones,prayoversession,tonguesworkshop).
Goesaroundduringonetoonesandbaptism
Regularlysupportsandinstructsthecampservants
c. Corrects the team if needed or give positive and negative feedback to the service
team at the end of each day. This will put order and focus on the goals that the
campshouldhaveforthenextday.
Correctsboththegroupasawholeorapproachesindividualsintheteamfor
morepersonalmatters.
Corrects the participants in a brotherly or sisterly way through the
facilitators/ortheCoupleCoordinatorsifneeded.
Note: In situations that are highly personal, correction is done one to one,
brother to brother, sister to sister. The Couple Coordinators should course their
correctionstowardtheyouththroughtheleaders.
d. Theteamleaderandassistantteamleaderencouragesandempowerstheteam.
Exhorts
Takeseveryopportunitytocommendthem.
e. Theteamleaderandassistantteamgiveadvicetothemembersoftheteam.
4. TheyAssisttheSpeakers.
a. Makesademographicorientationoftheparticipantstohelpthespeakersrelateand
connecttothemeasilyandappropriately.
b. Makesuretheygettothecampontimeandthattheycomeprepared.
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c. Help the speaker in preparing for the talk (i.e. Pointing out the practical tips in
givingtalksfoundinChapter3ofthismanual).
d. Letthespeakerknowiftimeisupforthetalk.
e. They listen to the speaker well so they can recap or further strengthen/ explain
importantpointsofthetalks.
5. MakesurethatthefourFs(fun,friendship,freedom&faith)areused,exercisedand
practicedproperly.
6. Makesurethatthe7IdentitiesofYFCisintheheartofeverymemberoftheservice
teamandineveractivityintheyouthcamp.
F.ROLESANDRESPONSIBILITIESOFTHECOUPLECOORDINATORS
1. They musthave a close coordination with the team leader and assistant team before,
during,andafterthecamp.
2. TheyshouldcoordinatethescheduleoftheYouthCampwiththeCFCChapter.
3. Theyshouldactasparentstoeveryoneinthecamp.
4. The Couple Coordinators need to follow up the parents that they should attend the
Parents Forum and Dedication Ceremony as well as the letters the parents have to
preparefortheirchildrenfortheactivityonthelastdayofthecamp.
5. ConductstheParentsOrientation.
6. TheymakesurethattheparticipantswillbeabletoattendtheHolyEucharist.
7. Theymustbeanexampleinspeechandinconducttotheyouth.
8. Intercedeforprayersforthewholedurationoftheyouthcamp.
G.PRACTICALMATTERSINTHEYOUTHCAMPPREPARATIONS
PRECAMP:
1. ConductinitialmeetingsbetweenYouthLeadersandCoupleCoordinatorsand/orschool
administrators.
a. Setexpectationsforthecamp.
b. Makesuggestionsforcampassignmentsandserviceteam.
c. Setayouthcamptrainingatleast1monthbeforethecamp.
d.SubmitaYouthCampProposaltotheCFCChapterandAreaCoordinators.
2. The team leaders, coordinators, and camp facility administrators should clarify and
agreeonCamprules(e.g.curfews,entertainmentactivities,bonfire,typesofprayers
Prayoversession,noiseleveletc.).
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3. Planfollowupactivitiestothecamp(Activitieswillbethe1stChapterAssemblyofthe
participants,CovenantOrientationscheduleand1stHousehold)
Note:Makesurethatyouwillbeabletoannounceatleastonefollowupactivitybefore
theYouthCampends.
4. Setthenextteammeetingsto:
a. Exhort/Encouragetheteamtopreparebothphysically&spiritually
b. Gothroughscheduleofthecamp.
c. Giveoutassignments(Youmayaskforvolunteers).
5. Decideonteamassignments(facilitators,speakers,sharersetc.).
6. All service team should go to the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, Sacrament of
CommunionandtheSacramentofReconciliationbeforetheyouthcamp.
7. Limit the number of service team. (It is more effective to have few equipped service
teamthanalargecrowdsothateveryonehasachancetoserveandnotjusttovisitthe
camp.) Other Visitors or support group are only encourage to come during the
EntertainmentNightand/orduringthe4thTalk.
8. AllpotentialFacilitatorsshouldundergotheHouseholdLeadersTrainingsincetheywill
bethefutureHouseholdHeadsofthenewYFC.TheCoupleCoordinatorshouldsetthe
timeandplaceforthesemeetings.
9. All Service Team members should be at the campsite early to intercede and have an
ocularinspectionoftheplace.Conductworshipandbindingandcastinguponarrival.
10. Make sure that there is enough number of participants in the campenough number
thattheteamcanmanage,canshoulderthefoodandaccommodationofserviceteam
members,candeliverthebestqualityofthecamp,andcaninspiretheYFCandcouple
coordinatorstoservemore.
CAMPPROPER:
1. Upon the arrival of the participants, there should be a welcome committee to assist
themgoingtotheirrespectiverooms,thentothesessionhallforregistration.
2. Be sure to make the participants fill up the info sheets (2x2 pictures should be
submittedtogetherwiththeinfosheetsfordocumentationpurposes).
3. IDsshouldbegivenbeforethesessionstartsandshouldbecollectedaftertheday.
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4. ItisrequiredthattherewillbeaYouthCampKit(copyofsongs,sheetsofpaper,and
ballpen).
5. Thereshouldbeseparateroomsforaccommodationofboysandgirls.
6. Service team members must share the same room with the participants to control
thingsthatshouldbeaddressed.(Lightsoff,vices,wakeupcalletc.).
7. AllthroughouttheCamp,themeaningofsongsshouldbewellexplainedandtaught.
8. Itissuggestedtohaveatleastonegame/energizer/icebreakerbeforethesession.
9. ThepresenceofaCoordinatorisrequiredinthewholedurationofthecamp.
10. Itishighlyrecommendedtohaveacreativepresentationineverytalkexceptduringthe
4thtalk.
11. Ideally,thepriestconductingtheHolyEucharistandConfessionshouldbescheduleda
monthbeforetheYouthCamp.
IMPORTANTREMINDERSDURINGTHE4THSESSION:
1. TheuseofCandlesduringtheceremonyisonlyanenhancer.ThereceivingoftheHoly
Spiritcanstillpushthroughevenwithoutit.
2. The Reflection songs during the baptism ceremony are also enhancers to bring the
participantsintothesolemnityofprayerandreflection.Letsfocusonthepowerofthe
HolySpiritthandwellingonotherunnecessarydramaforthissession.
3. EveryprayoverstationisGodsdwellingplace.TheHolySpiritcannotbecontainedin
rosaryandbibleduringprayover.Theabsenceofitshouldnotbeareasonforthepray
overnottotakeplace.(TheRosaryandtheBibleshouldbeourCatholicsymbolsoffaith
butshouldnotbeuseforwrongreligiouspracticesordisplays.)
4. The whole session 4 is a time for deep prayer. Prayer is best done in a bright
atmosphere;thereisnoneedforustoturnoffthelights.Itisalsoimportantthatwe
conducttheprayoversessioninaconduciveandwelllightedroom.
5. Prayerwarriorsshouldprayuntiltheendoftheprayoversession.
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6. This 4th session is one of the most important part of the youth camp. One way of
preparing for it is to remind the service team and participants to dress appropriately.
(Althoughnodresscodeorcolorcodeisrequired)
7. TheremustbeacrucifixinsidethesessionhallthroughouttheCamp.Thisisareminder
thatthecampshouldbefocusedandcenteredonChrist.
8. Duringprayoversession,facilitatorsmustnotleavetheplaceunattended.
9. Thespeakerforthe4thtalkisapastorallymatureYFCbrother,althoughexceptionscan
bemadeifitisanallgirlscamp.
10. Thereshouldbeafullworshiptoendthesessioninsteadofapraisefestafterthepray
oversession.(RefertoTalk4ExpandedTalkOutline)
11. Closingexhortationshouldbegivenaftertheworship.
SessionFlow/SessionPatterns
1. Gathering/Teachingofsongs
2. Icebreaker
3. Prayerorworship
4. Introduction/Connectnexttalkfromprevioustalks
5. TalkProper
6. Sharing
7. Wrapup/summary
8. DiscussionGroups/Activity
POSTCAMP:
1. The Team Leader should conduct leaders training especially for new areas where
structuresarenotinplace.
2. Make sure there are activities scheduled immediately after the camp which the
participantscanlookforwardto(e.g.fellowships,chapterassemblies,households,etc.)
3. PreparethefacilitatorstobecomeHouseholdHead.(RefertoHouseholdHeadsTraining
Program.ThisshouldbedoneonemonthbeforetheYouthCamp.)
4. SetevaluationmeetingwiththeteamandCoupleCoordinators.
5. Make sure that the Completion Report is filled out by the Couple Coordinators. (See
Annex)
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6. There should be a batch picture for documentation attached to the collected

informationsheets.
7. There should also be a conscious and strong effort from the Coordinators and Team
LeaderstogiveanannouncementofHHgroupingsaftereachcamptoensurethatnew
memberswillbesustainedandwillbetakencaredofaftertheyouthcamp.
8. TheinformationsheetswillbefiledbytheCoupleCoordinators.Thiswillbehandedto
thenewcoordinatorswhentheYFCmovestoanotherchapter,service,orprogram.
H.OTHERPRACTICALTIPS
1. PurposeofMingling
a. Allowsyoutorelatetotheparticipants/teamandmakesyoumoreeffectivein
buildingrelationship.
b. Helpsspotpotentialleadersamongtheparticipantsandtheserviceteam.
c. Buildsfriendshipamongparticipants.
2. PurposeofSeatingArrangement(theidealarrangementisUshape)
a. Itiseasiertospeaktotheaudiencebecausedistanceiscut.
b. Removestheformalityofaclassroomsetting.
c. Participantsendupencouragingoneanothertobemoreparticipative.
d. Theonespeakinginfrontbecomespartofthegroup.
3. PurposeofSongs
a. Teachesustoprayandmakesprayermoreenjoyable.
b. Becausesongsareenjoyable,Godsmessageisreceivedwiththeleastresistance
fromtheparticipants.
c. Makeseachactivityparticipative.
d. Energizesthesessions(wakespeopleup).
e. Canbeusedtoemphasizeapointinanyofthetalks/sharings.
f. Useasameanstogatherpeopletostartthesessionsandassemblies.
NotetotheMusicMinistry:
The Music ministry should always stay in front to establish rapport with the
participants.Itwillbeeasierforthemtoteachsongsandencouragetheparticipants
tosing.Thiswillalsoallowbettercoordinationbetweenthemusicministryandthe
team leader. The Music Ministry should be sensitive during sessions specially in
tuninguptheguitarandothermusicalinstruments.
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4. PurposeofHumor
a. Makesparticipantslisten/enjoythesessions.
b. Establishes support/ interaction between the team leader/ speaker and the
participants.
c. Makesapointeasytorememberbytheparticipants.
5. PurposeofGames
a. Makessessionsenjoyable.
b. Makesactivitiesparticipative.
c. Energizesthecamp.
I.SPEAKERSANDSHARERSPROFILE
SpeakersProfile(allspeakersmustbeaYFCmembers/leader):
1. Talkno.1speakerisaYFCleaderwhocanrelatewellwiththeyouthandcancapturethe
attentionoftheparticipants.Someonewhocangiveitinalivelyandexcitingwaybut
notlosingthemessageofthetalk.
2. Talk no. 2 speaker is a YFC leaders who has established a personal relationship with
Christ.SomeonewhohavefeltwhatitmeanstohaveapersonalrelationshipwithChrist
3. Talk no. 3 speaker is a YFC leader who has the integrity and conviction in advocating
100% PURE program. Someone whose story can talk about repentance, faith, healing
andforgiveness
4. Talkno.4speakershouldbeaYFCbrotherexceptforanALLGirlscamp.
5. Talkno.5speakershouldbeawellexperiencedKasanggamember/ChapterHeadsup.
His/hergrowthinYFCshouldbeveryevidentinhisserviceandlife.He/Sheshouldbea
personwhowalkshis/hertalk.
SharersProfile(allsharersmustbeYFCmember/leader):
1. Talk no. 1 sharer is someone who has experienced the love of God in small and
extravagantthings.
2. Talkno.2sharerissomeonewhohasfelthowimportanthisrelationshipwithJesusin
hislife.SomeonewhoserelationshipwithJesustranscendsotherthanbeingGod;sees
Jesusasthefather,hero,healerormiracleworker.
3. Talkno.3sharershouldbesomeonewhohasgonethroughtheissuesoftheyouthand
isnowvictoriousofhis/herconversionstoryandsomeonewhocanshareabouthis/her
lovestorywithGodfrombeinggoodtobetterChristian.
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4. Talk no. 5 sharer should be someone who really used the tools in his/ her growth
towards holiness. (1 boy and 1 girl; one of them should have recently graduated in a
YouthCamp).
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CHAPTER3
THEYOUTHCAMPTALKS
A.THEGOSPELMESSAGE
Inthisdayandagewhensomanyideasaboundandsomanydifferentphilosophiesare
taught, the youth are often placed in confusing situations. Many different influences around
them say what to run after and what to live for. Still in the budding idealism of their young
minds, the youth search for the truth that they can believe and live by. So often, however,
young people fall into whatever notion their peers invite them into, whether it is drugs or
drinking,beingpopular,being"in"orjustsimplylivingforthemoment,stillthethirstisthere
forthetruththeirheartsarerestlessforGod.
It is in this situation that the Gospel message should be brought to the youth. A
messagethatspeaksofGod'sloveandmercythatinoursinfulness,Heisalwayswillingto
forgiveus.And,ifwecomebeforeHimandplaceourlivesatHisfeet,ourrestlessnessendsand
we begin to experience a new life with Him. It is this message which the talks in the Youth
Campseektoshare.
B.SHARINGTHEMESSAGEINTHEYOUTHCAMP
TheGospelmessage,however,issogreat,sovastandsowonderfulthatourmindscan
only begin to comprehend it. Moreover, to explain it thoroughly is hard enough for more
knowledgeableChristianstodo,whatmoreforyoungpeople,whoinourcase,willexplainitto
other young people as well. In this perspective, we cannot even begin to teach the entire
Gospel. What we can do, however, is to share it. We don't have to be Biblical Scholars or
ChurchTheologianstosharetheGospelwithothers.Allwereallyneedtodoislookintoour
lives,recognizeGod'sworkandsharewhatweknowwithconviction.Then,inourlimitations,
wewillseeGodworkingthroughusandthroughthetalksandtheactivitiesoftheYouthCamp.
C.THEGOSPELANDTHEYOUTHCAMPTALKS
TobeabletosharetheGospelmessageinanorderlyandsimpleway,differentpoints
weredividedintofive(5)talks.Eachtalkhelpsthespeakerimpartthismessageeffectively.So
asnottocompromiseandgiveanincompleteGospel,thetalksincludesomebasiccatechism
andtruthswhicharebasicenoughforyoungpeopletobeginameaningfuljourneywithGodin
theirChristianlives.Otherteachingsmaythenbeimpartedlater,iftheparticipantsdecideto
joinYFC.HerearethebasicpointsortruthswiththeircorrespondingtopicsintheYouthCamp.
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BASICGOSPELTRUTH
YOUTHCAMPTALK
God's Love for Mankind; His Plan for Man's
God'sLoveandHisPlanforUs
FullnessofLifewithHim
Introduces the ultimate expression of God's
WhoisJesusChristToMe?
loveJesusChrist
ManssinasheturnsawayfromGodsplan
Repentance,Faith,HealingandForgiveness
Man's Response: Accepting God's Invitation
God'sGift:ThePoweroftheHolySpirit
andLivingasHisPeople
Growingdeeperinonespersonalrelationship
GrowthTalk/LifeandVisionofYFC
withJesusthroughcommunity.
SomeofthetalksintheYouthCamphavemorethanonebasicGospeltruthincluded.
Thesetruthssometimesevenoverlapbetweentwoorthreetalks.Thetalksaregiveninthis
wayandordersoastohelpbringtheparticipantsthroughaprocesswheretheycanmakea
realandsinceredecisiontolivealifepleasingtoGodthroughapersonalrelationshipwithJesus
ChristbythepowerofHisHolySpirit.
Thespeakershouldbeabletorealizethateachtalk,especiallytheonethatheorshe
will be giving, is part of one message; God's love reaching out to man and man's choice to
respond to this love." (Refer to The sessions and their Purpose in Chapter 2 Team leaders
Guide,toseehoweachtalkflowstothenext).
ThespeakersandYouthCampServiceTeamshouldunderstandthisflowtobeableto
placethemintheproperpositionwhereGodcanworkthroughwhattheysayanddo,inorder
toeffectivelyhelptheparticipantsmakeadecisiontoknow,loveandserveJesusChrist.
D.FINALTIPS
1. MarriedcouplesarediscouragedfromgivingthetalksintheYouthCamp.
Wehavetorecognizethefactthatitiseasierofyoungpeopletobeinfluenced
bytheirpeers.Nomatterhowtruethemessageis,andeveniftheparticipantsthirst
for this message, when older people (as in Parent age) speak to the youth, a natural
barrieroftenstandsbetweenthemandtheyoungpeopletheyarespeakingto.These
speakers represent the parents of the participantsparents who may have damaged
relationships with their children. As a result adult speakers then begin to lose their
effectivityinsharingtheGospeltotheyouth.
2. Thespeakershouldshareandnotpreach.
The world needs witnesses not teachers. Most Youth Camp participants have
heard the same message we speak time and time again. What will make these talks
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differentiswhentheyrealizethatwhatwearesayingistrueandconcretebecausewe
haveactuallyexperiencedit.
3. Maintainalightatmosphere.
Feel free to give jokes from time to timebutnever to the point forgetting or
failingtostressthebasicormainpointofyourmessage.
Oftenjokescanevenbemadeuseasmeanstodriveacertainpoint.Inthesame
way,anecdotesandstoriesaregoodmeansofexplainingorstressingcertainpointsin
yourtalk.Makeuseofstories.Theyouthlikelisteningtostories.Itisalsopossibleto
makethepointsofyouroutlineflowfromastorytothenext.Storieskeeptheinterest
ofyoungpeopleandallowthemtorememberpointsthatyoumade.
4. Speakfromtheheartwithconfidenceandconviction.
You are speaking of a truth which all men thirst for, including the youth.
Thereforespeakwithconvictionbecauseitisthemwhowillbenefitfromwhatisbeing
spokeninthecampmorethananyone.SpeakofthejoyofknowingChrist.Speakofthe
gift that God wants to give. The gift that you yourself are beginning to experience, a
new life with Christ, knowing that what Saint Augustine mentions is true for yourself
andeveryoneelse,Ourheartsarerestless,untilwerestinyou,OhGod."
5. Thepresenceofscripturalversesinthetalkrequiresthespeakertoprayerfullyreflect
onthepassagesbeforegivingthetalk.
It would be better if these verses are narrated in the speakers own words.
Reading scripture verses wordforword takes away eye contact between you and the
participants.
6. Listento/studyotherspeakers.
Thismayhelpgiveyouideasingivingyourtalk.
7. Undergo the Speakers Workshop (This can be found in the Youth Camp Training
ProgramofYFC).
8. Toensurethatwemaintaintheinterestofparticipants,letususecreativevisualand
PowerPointsingivingthetalks.
Visualmediawillhelpinsustainingtheattentionspanofourparticipantsandwill
makethemmoreinterestedtolistenandrememberthepointsinthetalk.
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GODSLOVEANDHISPLANFORUS
TALKONEOFTHEYFCYOUTHCAMP
SESSIONDYNAMICS
OBJECTIVES:
1. LettheparticipantsrealizethatGodlovesthemsomuch.
2. LetthembeawareofthegreatplanofGodinourlives.
3. ChallengethemtorespondtoHislove.
SPEAKERSPROFILE:
1. A YFC leader who can relate well to the youth and can capture the attention of the
participants.
2. Someonewhocangiveitinalivelyandexcitingwaybutnotlosingthemessageofthe
talk.
SHARERSPROFILE:
(Onebrotherandonesisterwillshareinthistalk)
Sharer1AYFCmemberwhohasexperiencedtheloveofGodinsmallthings.
Sharer2AYFCmemberwhohasexperiencedtheloveofGodinextravagantway.
DYNAMICS:
1. Aftertheyouthcamporientationanddinner,theteamleadergatherstheparticipants
for the teaching of songs followed by an opening prayer and energizer. He will then
introducethespeaker.
2. ShowtheopeningAVPpresentation.Thisisoptional;iftheteamcanmakeavideothat
depictsthecurrentsituationandissuesinthesocietyespeciallythatconcernstheyouth
thentheycanshowit.
3. TalkProper
4. Just before the continuing to conclusion, the speaker will show Diagram 1 and then
Diagram2toemphasizemoreontheroleofJesusChrist.
5. Aftertheconclusion,thespeakercallsonthetwosharers.Eachsharerwillbegiven57
minutestosharehowtheyhaveexperiencedGodslove.
6. ThespeakerwillleadtheparticipantstoareflectionhowtheyhavefeltGodslovewhile
themusicministryplaysthereflectionsongsoftly.
a. SongProfile:SongaboutGodsunconditionalloveforus
b. Suggested Song: Strong Arm or other song that is related to the talk. (Secular
songsthathasthesamemessagecanalsobeused)
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7. Showtheclosingvideopresentation.Thisisoptional;iftheteamcanmakeavideothat
showsallthebeautyofcreationandendsitwithastatement:Godmadeallthesefor
you,Hetrulylovesyou.
8. Thespeakerwillnowcalltheteamleader.Hewillannouncethediscussiongroupsand
the respective facilitator. As soon as the names of the participants are called the
facilitatorwillgathertheminanareaconducivefordiscussion.
9. Thegroupswillbegiven30minutesforthegroupdiscussion.
DiscussionStarter:
a. Haveagettingtoknowactivityand/orcreateanameforthegroup,achantora
gesture/clap,etc.
b. ShareanexperienceorareaofyourlifewhereyoufeltmostlovedbyGod.
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TALKONEOFTHEYFCYOUTHCAMP
EXPANDEDOUTLINE
I. INTRODUCTION
A. TheCrazyDream
(NOTE: The crazy dream exercise is done so that the speaker may have an
amusingwayofmakingtheparticipantsrealizeGod'stremendousloveforthem.
Just as the participants may have their own "crazy dreams" their own nearly
impossiblehopesofthingsthatarebetter,GodhasHisownseeminglyimpossible
dreamforus,"aplanforafutureandahope"inunionwithHim.Itisthisplan
forusthatmaybeusedtointroduceGod'slovetotheparticipants.)
1. Ask the participants about their greatest ambition or craziest dream. Give
them30secondstodothis.Allow35personstoshare.
2. EvenGodhasacrazydream.
(Referring to the "crazy dreams" of the participants.) All of us have

ourowncrazydreams,butevenGodhashisown"crazydream".Isaythis,
because like many others, our dreams may seem far out, hard to believe.
Butthenagain,HeisGod,andnothingisimpossiblewithHim.Let'sseewhat
God'scrazydreamis.(Illustratecreatively,reflectandsharetheessenceof
Isaiah65:1725)
ThisisGod'scrazydream,Hisplanforus,"ForIknowwelltheplansI
haveinmindforyou,saystheLORD,plansforyourwelfare,notfor woe!
planstogiveyouafuturefullofhope."(Jeremiah29:11).Thisisallbecause
ofHisgreatloveforus.Thisishisgreatplanforus.
1. Plansforyourwelfare,notforwoe.Godisalwaysafterourwellbeing,our
happiness and safety. As Gods own, everything that comes from Him is
good.WhenHecreatedus,Hecreatedustolastforever.
2. Plans to give you a future full of hope. As uncertain as the future is, God
guaranteesusthatnotevenapartofitwillbeindespairandthatthewhole
andeverythinginitispositiveanddesirable.
B. Youmayhaveyourownreasonsforbeinghere(yourfriendsarehere,youwant
tomeetnewfriends,yourparentsforcedyou,youaretrulyseekingGod).
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IbelieveGodbroughtyouhere,tohearaboutHislove,andHisplaninyourlife.
II. WHYWEARENOTEXPERIENCINGGOD'SPLAN
Youmaybeasking.IfGodlovesussomuch,whyareourlivesandsituationsso
differentfromwhatHesaysHisplansareforus?
Show the disparity between God's plan (Isaiah 65:1725) and the situation
aroundus.
On a larger scale (world): poverty (ex. people in other countries are
starving),samesexmarriage,rampantteenagepregnancy,drugabuse,
abortion,globalwarming,etc.
Onalocalscale(inourcountry):statelocalissuesrelevantinyourarea
likedrugaddiction,corruption,streetcrime,etc.
Onourself:insecurity,hatred,pessimism,doubt,peerpressure,etc.
In our families: we have broken relationships; some people we know
have broken families; sometimes we really dont make time to spend
withthem,siblingrivalry,etc.
A. Weexperiencethesesufferingsbecausewechooseto.
Theythinkthattheyarevictimsoftheircircumstancesbutmustemphasize
thateachofushasaCHOICE.EachofusisgivenaFREEWILLtochoosearesponse
toanygivensituation,goodorbad.
1. (Gen.3:121)
When our first parents chose to disobey, and rebel against God's
commands,theychosetoturnawayfromGodthesourceofalllife.Indoing
so, they chose death, and suffering. From the moment this happened, our
worldthatwasfulloflifeandblessingbegantoexperiencedifficulties,pain,
suffering,andevendeath.
2. (Romans6:23)
Even today, whenever we choose to go against God, (or the
authorities He has placed over us, e.g. parents, government and school
authorities), we continue to choose the suffering and death that our first
parentschose.(Mentionspecificexperiencestobringyourpointacross)
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B. Goddidnotenditatthat.
Godwantsustoexperiencethefullnessoflifebutwecontinuetofollow
our own preferences. By choosing to turn away from this promise, God could
have just as well chosen to turn away from us, destroy us as we deserve, and
createamorefaithfulpeoplewhowouldgladlyacceptHisloveandthelifethat
Heoffers.Instead,HedecidedthatHislove,Hismercyshouldprevail.
1. HebeganbysendingHisprophets.
2. John3:16
Finally, He chose to send His only Son to die for us because He did not
wanttoseeussufferinoursinanddieforever.
NOTE:MakeuseofthediagramtoillustratehowChristbridgesthegapthatsin
createsbetweenGodandman.
DIAGRAM1:
SinseparatesGodfromman.
DIAGRAM2:
Christbridgestheseparation
GOD
MAN
GOD JESUSMAN
SIN
III. CONCLUSION
(Note:OnewaytochallengetheparticipantstorespondistoseekGodduringthecamp,
toparticipate,butallthemore,toreceiveGodsloveandtrytorespondbydesiringto
knowaboutGodandtoliveforHim.)
Godloveseveryoneofusasiftherewasbutoneofustolove.(St.Augustine)
Godhasaseeminglyinsaneloveforusalovethatwouldsufferevendeathon
across.Evenifyouweretheonlyonewhoneededsaving,Godwoulddoitallforyou.
Letsrespondtothislove.LetsdecidetoloveGodback.
(Thespeakercallsonthetwosharers)
(Thespeakerthenleadsthemtoareflection)
(Optional: Show closing AVP presentation to enhance reflection activity and group
discussions.)
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WHOISJESUSCHRISTTOME?
TALKTWOOFTHEYFCYOUTHCAMP
SESSIONDYNAMICS
OBJECTIVES:
1. LettheparticipantsknowwhoisJesusChrist.
2. IdentifywhoJesusclaimedtobe.
3. RealizethebestresponsetoJesusinvitationofhavingapersonalrelationshipwithHim.
SPEAKERSPROFILE:
1. AYFCleaderwhohasestablishedapersonalrelationshipwithChrist.
2. SomeonewhohavefeltwhatitmeanstohaveapersonalrelationshipwithChrist.
SHARERSPROFILE:
(Therewillbe2sharersinthistalk:Onebrotherandonesister)
Sharer1AYFCmemberwhohasfelthowimportanthisrelationshipwithJesusinhis
life.
Sharer 2 Someone whose relationship with Jesus transcends other than being God;
seesJesusasthefather,hero,healerormiracleworker.
DYNAMICS:
1. After the common prayer time, the team leader gathers the participants for the
teachingofsongsfollowedbyanopeningsongandprayer.Hewillthenintroducethe
speaker.
2. TalkProper
3. Just before the conclusion, the speaker calls on the two sharers. Each sharer will be
given57minutestosharewhoisJesusChristtothem.
4. Thespeakercontinueswiththeconclusion.
5. ThespeakerwillleadtheparticipantstoareflectiononwhoisJesusChristtothemand
theirresponsetoHisinvitationwhilethemusicministryplaysthereflectionsongsoftly.
a. Songprofile:ThegeneralmessageofthesongexpressestheidentityofJesus.
b. Suggestedsongs:AboveAll
6. Theteamleaderwillthenasktheparticipantstohavetheirgroupdiscussion.
7. Thegroupswillbegiven30minutesforthegroupdiscussion.
DiscussionStarters:
a. WhoisJesustoyou?
b. What can you do to respond to Jesus invitation of having a personal
relationshipwithHim?
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WHOISJESUSCHRISTTOME?
TALKTWOOFTHEYFCYOUTHCAMP
EXPANDEDOUTLINE
I. INTRODUCTION
WhenwehearofhowgreatGod'sloveisforus,manyofusgenuinelywantto
respondtoHimbylovingHimbackandlivingalifethat'spleasingtoHim.
However, it is difficult to live a life pleasing to God, if it lacks the most basic
factor,apersonalrelationshipwithJesusChrist.
LivingtheChristianlifebyourownstrengthisimpossible.Onlythestrengthwe
haveinJesuscanmakethishappen.
II. WHOISJESUS?
A. ImpactinHistory
Didyouknowthat
Jesuswasbornsome2,000yearsagoinBethlehem,Judeainthepoorcountryof
Palestine.
Jesusgrewupinpoorfamilyofcarpenters.
Duringhis3yearsofpubliclife,Hechallengedtheauthoritiesandafteraformal
trialonchargesofrebellionandblasphemy,wasputtodeathatage33.
HesplitHistoryintwo(B.C.BeforeChrist,andA.D.AnnoDominiorYearofour
Lord).
Jesusisoneofthemostportrayedhistoricalfiguresinhistory?
LikemostreligiousleadersinHistime,Jesusshouldhavefadedintooblivion,
forgotteninthepagesofhistory.Yetnootherpersonhasaffectedhistoryasmuch
asJesus.
Nootherpersonhashadasmanybooksandstorieswrittenabouthim.The
bookthattellsHisstory,theBible,hasbeentheNo.1bestseller,ofalltime.
Untiltoday,JesusofNazarethisthemostcontroversial,mostpopular,most
reveredandmostrespectedpersonthateverlived.
Therearesomanythingssaidaboutthisman.WhatwasHereallylike?
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B. Misconceptions
1. Jesusisstrange.
a. Somesayhewassomefreakwithnewideas.Hesaidthingslike,"Thefirstwill
best..."and"Loveyourenemies".
b. Hewasn'tafreak,becausesomanywereattractedtoHispersonalitythatthey
lefteverythingtofollowHim.(Mark1:1620)
2. Jesusasacoward.
a. Othersperceivehimasacoward,aloserwhogaveintoallhispersecutions.
b. Iwouldn'tcallHimcowardoralosersinceHewasboldandcourageousenough
tostandupagainstknownauthoritiesofHistime.(Matthew23:127).
3. Jesusisboring.
a. ManysayHelivedaboringlifebecauseHewasfocusedonsavingtheworldand
didnthaveanyfunoradventure
b. His life wasnt boring because He met a lot of people and traveled to many
differentplaces,performedgreatmiracles,andhadmanyclosefriends.
4. Jesusisanunsuccessfulleader.
a. Others simply say, "He was a very unsuccessful leader talented. But
unsuccessful.Afterall,Hegothimselfkilled.Didn'the?"
b. Lastly,IwouldnotconsiderHimunsuccessful,because2,000yearsafterHefirst
preached His message, the Christian Faith remains to be the most widely
preachedandreceivedfaithintheworldtoday.
C. ThebestwaytoknowJesusistoknowwhoHeclaimedtobe.
HetookuponHimselfqualitiesthatbelongedonlytothepersonofGod.
1. HeclaimedtopossessallauthorityinHeavenandonEarth;acharacteristic
thatonlyonepersoncanclaimtohaveGod.(RefertoMatthew28:18)
NatureseemedtobelieveHimandrecognizethisauthority.
(RefertoLuke8:2226)
2. Heforgavesins;
The people during Jesus time strongly believed, that only God had
theauthoritytoforgivesins.InLuke5:1726,Christshowedjustwhatkindof
authorityhehad.
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3. He claimed to give life (John 5:26); a power that only God has. In times of
difficultyImabletogetthroughit,becauseHeismySourceofstrengthand
Heisalwaysthereforme.
III. OURRESPONSE
TheclaimsthatChristmakesconcerningHimselfaresogreatanddifferentfrom
theclaimsofothergreatteachersinhistory(i.e.Buddha,Confucius,andMohammed),
that we just need to stop and seriously consider them because, our acceptance or
rejectionoftheseclaimsgreatlyaffectus.
A. If we begin to realize that the claims that Jesus made are false, then we should
forgetChristianityaltogetherandevencorrectthegreathoaxthathasdeceivedmen
for2000years.
B. ButifdeepdownwebelievethatJesusclaimsaretrue,thenwecannotjustleave
Himinonecornerofourliveslikemostpeopledo.
Infact,wewillhavetobegintofindawaytorelatetoJesusastheMightyGod,
astherisenSaviorthatHereallyis.WewillhavetofollowHimasLord,andacceptthat
personalrelationshipHeoffersustoday.
IV. WHOISJESUSTOME?
(Atthispoint,thespeakercallsonthe2sharers)
(PersonalTestimony(35minutes):Thespeakershouldgiveabriefsharingonhis/her
personalrelationshipwithJesusChrist.)
V. CONCLUSION
Godlovesyou.That'sprettygoodnews,butitgetsevenbetter.Notonlydoes
Heloveyou,butHewantstohaveafriendshipwithyou.(John15:1315)
Think about it. Jesus Christ wants to have a personal relationship with you. He
already knows you, and He wants you to know Him. (The speaker then leads the
participantstoareflection)
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REPENTANCE,FAITH,HEALINGANDFORGIVENESS
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SESSIONDYNAMICS
OBJECTIVES:
1. LettheparticipantsunderstandhowtobeginapersonalrelationshipwithJesusChrist.
2. Letthemgothroughthestepsbystepprocessesinestablishingapersonalrelationship
withJesusChrist.
3. Givethembasicunderstandingofrepentance,faith,healing,andforgiveness.
SPEAKERSPROFILE:
1. AYFCleaderwhohasintegrityandconvictioninadvocating100%FREEprogram.
2. Someonewhosestorycantalkaboutrepentance,faith,healingandforgiveness.
SHARERSPROFILE:
(Abrotherandsisterwillshareinthistalk)
Sharer 1 A YFC member who has gone through the issues of the youth and is now
victoriousofhis/herconversionstory.
Sharer2Someonewhocanshareabouthis/herlovestorywithGodfrombeinggood
tobetterChristian.
DYNAMICS:
1. After the break, the team leader gathers the participants for the teaching of songs
followedbyanopeningsongandprayer.Hewillmakesurethattheparticipantshave
penandpaperbeforeintroducingthespeaker.
2. Openingactivity:Thisisoptional;iftheteamcancomeupwithacreativeskitor AVP
depicting various sins of humanity (global and local) then they can show it before the
speakerenters.
3. TalkProper
4. Just after Part IIIB2 (how healing occurs), the speaker calls on the two sharers. Each
sharerwillbegiven57minutestosharetheirpersonalstories.
5. Afterthesharing,thespeakercontinueswiththeconclusion.
6. The speaker will lead the participants to Activity 1 and Activity 2 while the music
ministryplaysthereflectionsongsoftly.
Activity1:TheLeaderasksparticipantstowritedownthethingsthattheywanttogive
uptoGod(sins,thepeoplewhohavehurtthem,peoplewhomtheyhavehurt)
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Activity 2: Team Leader leads the participants to make 2 lists (list of people who hurt
them&listofpeoplewhomtheyhurt).Theyarethenledtoforgivethoseinthefirstlist
and asked forgiveness for the second list. After that, the participants may be
encouraged to write a letter to their parents for the same purpose. The team leader
shouldmakesurethatthisletteriscompletedduringthethirddaysprayertime.
7. ReflectionSong
a. SongProfile:SongofsurrendertotheLord
b. Suggestedsong:IGiveMyAll
8. The team leader will ask the participants that the session has not ended yet. The
participantsareencouragedtocontinueonreflectingwhilehavinglunch.
9. Theserviceteamshouldbediscreetalsoandrespectthereflectionmode.
10. After having lunch, the team leader gathers the participants for the teaching of songs
(preferablyaslowsong).
11. TheteamLeaderexhortstheparticipantsfortheletterwritingactivity.
12. The participants will not be pressured to finish the letter at that moment; they have
untilthenextdayscommonprayertimetofinishit.
13. The team leader will remind them the importance of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
andtellthemthatapriestisavailableforConfession.
14. Whiletheparticipantsarewaitingfortheirturnforconfession,theirfacilitatorswillnow
conductaonetoonesessionwiththem
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REPENTANCE,FAITH,HEALINGANDFORGIVENESS
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EXPANDEDOUTLINE
Optionalopeningactivity:CreativeSkitorAVPdepictingvarioussinsofhumanity(globaland
local)
I. INTRODUCTION
WehavejustheardofGod'sloveforus,andhowitbringsustothepointwhere
wejusthavetodecideforourselveshowweshouldrespondtoHim.
WehaveheardhowHehimselfinvitesusintoapersonalrelationshipwithHim.
Inthistalk,wewilllearnhowwecanbegintodothis.
II. REPENTANCEANDFAITH
ChristbeganHispreachingministrywiththesewords"Therighttimehascome,
the kingdom of God is near, turn away from your sins and believe in the Gospel..."
(Mark1:15),orrepentandhavefaith.Christusedthesewordsbecauserepentanceand
faith in Christ's message are the first steps we need to take to truly respond to God's
loveandinvitationforus.
A. Repentance
Sinfulness in our lives and the hurts we've experienced are hindrances in
comingtoChristandreceivingHisspirit.ThisisthereasonwhyChristcalledthose
whocametoHimtorepentance.
1. Misconceptionsaboutrepentance
a. Feelingterribleaboutyourself
Some people believe that repentance is sincere only when you
despiseyourselfbecauseyou'reahopelesssinner.
b. Feelingregret
Repentance brought about only because of the consequence of
whatwasdone,andtheregretthatcomeswithit.
There is no repentance because the sin was evil, but because of

thepunishmentthatwillbereceivedbecauseofit.(e.g.Feelingsorryyou
were caught cheating in an exam. If you weren't caught you wouldn't
havebeenassorry).
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c. Gettingridofalltendenciestosin
Some people think that true repentance can only happen when
weareabletoridourselvesofthattendencytosin.Butthatwillnever
happen.Whatwecando,however,istosaynotothattemptation.
This is the reason why many Catholics don't go to Confession,

saying,"WhywillIconfesswhenI'mjustgoingtosinagain?"
Allofthesemaybeeffectsofrepentancebutarenotrepentance
in itself. All of these focus on feelings; repentance is much more
objectiveandconcrete.
2. WhatisRepentance?
a. The Greek word for repentance is "metanoia" which literally means

changeofmind.
b. It is an act of the will, a decision. Repentance should be desired by the
person and not pressured by any other reason. It is a determination of
thepersontochange.
c. In this case, it is deciding and to turn away from sin and look towards
God.RepentancewillalwaysleadustoadeeperrelationshipwithGod.
WelookuponGodandliveinpresence.
d. RefertoLuke15:1721
3. Somesinstorepentfrom:
Note:
The Speaker can read The Ten Commandments in Exodus 20: 117
asareference.
Thissectiondoesnotfocusonthechiefsourcesofsins7CapitalSins
butonthecommonsinscommittedbyyouthandwhatmadeitasin.
TheSevenCapitalSinsarejustareferenceforthespeaker.
a. Rebelliousness: to parents, authorities and society. (e.g. answering

back, vandalism) These are sins because God told us to respect our
parentsinExodus20:12.
b. Cheating,lying,stealing,cursing,greenjokes,slanderandgossip.
c. Vices,Abuseofalcohol,illegaldrugs.
d. Sexual sins: necking, petting, pornography, masturbation,
homosexualacts,etc.
e. Horoscope,superstition,spiritualism,nonChristianreligions.
f. Addiction to computer games, talking hours on the phone, hanging
outwithfriends.
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Note: Give examples that are appropriate to the participants. In some

cases, the speaker should be able to explain why these sins are actually
wrong.Suchaspremaritalsex,gossipandotherrelatedthingslikethe
stated.Thesesinshavebeensowidelyacceptedthatpeopledonotsee
themasimmoralanymore.
4. WhatMustWeDoToRepent?
(4H's:Attitudestotakeinrepentance)
a. Honesty
Call sin a sin. (e.g. Some say sin is a growth experience or that
cheatingduringexamsissharing)
b. Humility
Admit you fell into sin because you are weak. You need God to
overcomeyoursins.
c. Hatethesin
Hatesinandnotthesinner.Ifyouhatesinyou'llstayawayfrom
it and you won't make any justifications for doing it (e.g. "I am just
human","somebodyelsemademedoit").
d. Haveagoodconfession.
Go to confession, it allows you to be humble. You get sound
advicefrompriestsandsupportfrombrothersandsistersinChristwhen
youshareyourweaknessestothem.Wegotoconfessionbecauseweare
allsinnersandwearesorryforwhatwedid.Ifweacknowledgeoursins,
heisfaithfulandjustandwillforgiveoursinsandcleanseusfromevery
wrongdoing.1John1:9
B. HaveFaith!
1. We need to have faith that when we come to the Lord in repentance He will
forgiveusandgiveusthestrengthtofollowHim.Tohavefaithistobesureof
thethingswehopefor;tobecertainofthethingswecannotsee(Heb11:1).
a. We place our trust in Christ, believing that He will conquer our sinfulness,
thatHewillforgiveusandhealusofoursins.
b. Trusting,committingourselvestothepersonofChrist.
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2. ThecharacteristicsoffaiththatwearetalkingaboutisshowninMatthew14:22
33.
a. FaithisrelyingonwhatGodsaid.
WhenChristtoldPeterthathecouldwalkonthewater,althoughhe
knew it was impossible, he still believed. In the same way, when Christ
promises that He will save us from our sins, we should believe that He can
andHewill.
b. Faithisnotjustafeelingbutisadecisiontobelieve.
Peter acted in spite of fear. He was scared of drowning. Still, he
believed in what Christ said that faith is not a feeling but rather a decision
thatweshouldmake.FaithisdecidingtoputourtrustinChrist.
c. We should accept and believe in Christ as our personal Savior and in His
promises.(Acts16:31,Luke11:911)
III. HEALINGANDFORGIVENESS
A. Theneedforhealing
1. When we come before God and respond to Him, we first acknowledge our
sinfulness and come before Him in repentance and then in faith, ask for
forgiveness.
2. Aswedothis,wealsoaskHimtohealus,becausethesehurts,sinfulwaysare
obstacleswhichkeepusfromtotallyreceivingGod'sgrace.
Healing will not be complete if we haven't forgiven those who have hurt us,
especiallyifthey'retheonesclosesttous.
B. HealingthroughForgiveness
1. Sharehowhurtsinthedifferentareasofourlifelistedbelowcanhinderusfrom
drawingneartotheLord,andhowforgivenessbeginstheprocessofhealing.
a. Ourparents/family,
b. Ourfriends,
c. Others
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2. HealingOccurs
a.
b.
c.
d.
Whenweforgive
Whenweaskforforgiveness
WhenwehumblyaskGodtohealus
When we serve others, focus more on helping others heal instead of
focusingonourselves
IV. CONCLUSION
God wants us to experience the fullness of life in His love, by knowing Him.
However,oursinsandhurtsblockmuchofHisblessingsforus.
ChristwantstoremovethesehindrancesandextendHismercytowardsus,but
we have to do our part and repent from these sins. We need to believe that He will
forgiveandstrengthenusandbringushealing.
Then we can fully receive God's blessing, His Holy Spirit which strengthens us
andallowsustoliveourlivesastrulypleasingtoGod.Wewillhearmoreaboutthisin
thenexttalk.
(TheTeamLeaderconductsActivity1and2.RefertoTeamLeadersHandbook
TheSessionsandtheirPurposefortheactivityafterthistalk)
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RECEIVINGGODSGIFT:THEPOWEROFTHEHOLYSPIRIT
TALKFOUROFTHEYFCYOUTHCAMP
SESSIONDYNAMICS
OBJECTIVES:
1. GivetheparticipantsabasicunderstandingoftheHolySpiritandmakethemappreciate
itspowerandgifts.
2. LetthemknowhowtoreceiveandexperiencethepoweroftheHolySpirit.
3. HelpthemreceivethepoweroftheHolySpiritthroughtheprayoversession.
4. TeachthemhowtopraiseandworshipGod.
SPEAKERSPROFILE:
ThespeakershouldbeabrotherwhoisalsoaYFCleader.AsisterYFCleadercangive
thetalkifitisinanALLgirlsyouthcamp.
DYNAMICS:
1. After dinner, the team leader gathers the participants and reminds them to dress
properly for the next session. He will lead the opening prayer with a song before
introducingthespeaker.
2. Talkproper
3. After the conclusion, the speaker will explain and give some tips on the prayover
ceremony.
4. ThespeakerwillcontinuewiththeCommitmenttoChristCeremony.
5. The speaker prepares the participants for the prayover ceremony and cues the
facilitatorsiftheycannowstartwiththeceremony.
6. Aftertheparticipantsareprayedovertheyareencouragedtostayinaprayerfulmood.
7. As soon as all the participants are prayed over, the team leader will give a brief
explanationofwhatandhowisworshipdone.(RefertotheTeamLeadersHandbook)
8. Full Worship to be led by the team leader. The team leader will give the closing
exhortation.
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RECEIVINGGODSGIFT:THEPOWEROFTHEHOLYSPIRIT
TALKFOUROFTHEYFCYOUTHCAMP
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Note: The duration of the talk will be 3040 minutes. The Goal of the speaker is to make the
participantswillingtoreceivetheHolySpiritandacceptJesusChristastheirLordandSavior.It
wouldbebetterifthespeakercanillustratethebibleversesofthetalk.(refertothemainpoints
ofthetalkoutline)
I. INTRODUCTION:ChristiansTodayandBefore
A. Christianstoday:
Christianstodaycan'tseemtoliveastheyshould;theyseemweak,lacking
power.Alotofpeopletodayincludingtheyouthhaveforgottentodreambigand
justsettleforless.Manypeoplethinkthatlifeishopeless.
However,Christianswerenotalwayslikethat.
B. Christiansbefore:
TheChristiansintheearlyChurchpossessedcertainstrengthandboldnessof
character, a power that attracted so many to join this group of fishermen, slaves,
GentilesandJews.
So many converts from different races, nations, social strata were brought
intotheirfold.By325AD,theEmperorofRomehimselfbecameaChristian.And
today,itisthelargestfaithintheworld.
What was this power that transformed 12 insignificant men and their
brethren into the pillars that established Christendom? It wasn't human might or
intellect,itwasthePoweroftheHolySpirit,thesameSpiritthatcontinuestofilland
transformthelivesofsomanyChristianstoday.
II. THEPOWEROFTHEHOLYSPIRIT
A. Misconceptions:
1. God'smessenger.
2. ThedoveinChrist'sbaptism.
B. TheHolySpiritisGod,the3rdPersonintheBlessedTrinitywhoproceedsfromthe
FatherandtheSon.TheHolySpiritisequaltotheFatherandtheSonbecauseHe
isGod.
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C. God'spromisedspirit.
1. ANewHeartandaNewSpirit(Ezekiel36:2627)
God promised a spirit that will enable all men to follow Him. He
promisedtogivemen"AnewheartandanewSpirit...
2. TheValleyoftheDryBones(Ezekiel37:114)
ThisstorygivesusavisionofwhatthePowerofHisHolySpiritcando.
Inscriptures,thewindisoftenusedtorefertoGodsSprit.GodsHoly
Spiritcanfillusandbringlife,helpusliveasHissonsanddaughters.
3. GodsSpiritbringsabout
a. UnionwithGod(IamunitedwithGod)1Jn3:24
WhenwereceivethepoweroftheHolySpirit,webeginapersonaland
intimate relationship with God. Gods word becomes alive in us as we read
scripture. We hear Him speaking to us in our hearts and we experience Him
touchingourlives.
b. Anewnature(Iamanewbeing)Galatians5:2223
As we grow in our personal relationship with God, He slowly molds us

intoHislikeness,removingtheselfishnessinourhearts,makingusmoreloving,
morelikeJesus.
c. Powertoserve(Ihavethepowertoserve)Acts1:8
Gods Spirit empowers us to serve, giving us the boldness to speak His

wordsandmakinguswillingtofacethechallengeofbringingotherstoHim,in
spiteofthedifficultiesandtrialswemayface.
(Note: In sharing the 3 points above, the speaker should share his own
experiencesofthese3points.)
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III. HOWDOWERECEIVETHEPOWEROFTHEHOLYSPIRIT
A. TheComingoftheHolySpirit(Acts2:18)Narrateinyourownwordsthispassage.
PrayingfortheBaptismoftheHolySpiritmaynotbeexactlylikethisevent.
Butwecantakecertainpointsfromthiseventtohelpandguideusinreceivingthe
BaptismoftheHolySpirit.
1. Weask.(Luke11:910)
Infaith,weknowthatwhenweaskforit,itwillbegiventous.
2. Webelieve.(Luke11:13)
WeshouldbelievethatwhenweaskforGod'sHolySpirit,Hewillsurely
giveit.
B. Whatdowespecificallyaskfor?
1. ApersonalrelationshipwithJesusChrist.
2. SpiritualGifts(1Corinthians12:411)
a. ThesearegiftsthatGodgivestohelpusinourChristianlives.
The gifts are wisdom, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment,
faith,tongues,knowledge,andinterpretation
Note:Thespeakershouldexplainallthegiftsofthespiritbutwouldgive
emphasisontheGiftofTongues.Theexplanationbelowisareferencefor
thespeakeronthedifferentspiritualgifts.
TheNineSpiritualGifts
i. Wisdomisnotjustgoodpracticaljudgmentorcommonsenseora
highdegreeofknowledge.ThewisdomthatisoftheSpiritiscentered
onJesus.
ii. Healing is the supernatural ability to effect a cure of physical or
otherhumanillnessthroughprayer
iii. Miraclesisthesupernaturalabilitytoperformmiraculousact,acts
that are not the result of any known natural law or agency but are
causedbydivineintervention.
iv. ProphecyisthegiftbywhichapersonisusedbyGodtospeakonhis
behalf
v. Discernment is the gift by which a person can recognize the spirit
behindaparticularsituation.
vi. Faith is not just an intellectual belief in God, but a confident
assuranceinGodwhichallowsustomoveforwardwithoutanydoubt
atall.
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vii. Tonguesisacharismaticgiftbywhichapersonisabletoutterwords
or sounds which are not known or understandable to his human
intellect.
viii. Knowledge is not just knowing a lot of things through study or
experience. Knowledge that is of the spirit is the fruit of revelation,
foundedonfaith,andsynthesizedbyChristianexperience.
ix. Interpretationisacompaniontothegiftoftongues,whenusedfor
prophecy,andisnecessarysothatthosewhohearmayunderstand,
andsobeedified.
b. ExplainespeciallytheGiftofTongues.
ItisagiftofprayerItisaprayerthatonlyGodcanunderstand
andonlywecanspeak.Becauseofthisspiritualgift,oursoulsareableto
saywhatitreallywantstoexpresstoGod.
This spiritual gift pleases God. We humble ourselves when we

prayinalanguagewedon'tunderstand.ThistotalhumilitypleasesGod.
Thegiftoftonguesbecomesadoorwaytotheotherspiritualgifts.
C. HindrancestoreceivingtheHolySpirit.
1. UnrepentantAttitude(Iamneverwrong)
SinalienatesusfromGod.Whenwerefusetoberepentantforoursin,
wekeepourselvesfromexperiencingGodandHisSpirit.Thisiswhyweneedto
gotoconfession.
2. FeelingofUnworthiness(AmIworthy?)
Everyone is unworthy, what the Lord requires is simply a humble spirit

thatapproachesHiminrepentanceandasksforforgiveness.
3. Pride(Iamtoocoolforthis)
KeepsusfromacknowledgingourneedforGod,andaskingHimintoour
lives,butGodwillkeeponknockinguntilwe'rehumbleenoughtoaskHimin.
Ifwe'reafraidoflookingfoolish,wemusthumbleourselvesifweareto
receiveGod'sSpirit.
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Note: People are often willing to look foolish for other reasons, e.g.
concerts,basketballgames,celebrities.Weshouldbemorewillingtolookfoolish
forGod.
4. Doubt(Areyouforreal?)
Encourage the participants to focus on what's true. God promised His
spiritandHewon'tgobackonHisword.
5. Reliance on nonChristian beliefs and objects (I get strength from these

things)
Example:amulets,antinganting,agimat,etc.
IV. CONCLUSION
(RecallEzekiel37:114)
LivingtheChristianlifeseemsalmostimpossible.Butwehaveahope,ahopein
God'spromiseHisHolySpiritwhichstrengthensusandgivesusthegiftsweneedin
ordertoliveastruesonsanddaughtersofGod.
Note:Ournextactivitywillbethecommitmentceremonyandprayoversession.
Givetheparticipantageneralviewofwhattheycanexpect.TheSpeakermustaskthe
participants to stretch and exercise a bit to avoid people sleeping while the session is
ongoing.
PRAYOVERSESSION(BAPTISM)
V. PRAYOVERSESSIONEXPLANATION
Note:Werecommendthatthespeakershouldconductthebaptismorprayover
session.
Our purpose tonight is to ask the Lord for the power of His Holy spirit that
enablesustoliveastrueChristians.Todothis,wewillfirsthavetocomebeforeour
Lord,believeandacceptHimasourpersonalLordandSaviorandcommitourlivesto
Him.Afterthis,wewillpraywithoneanotherfortheBaptismoftheHolySpirit.
A. ExplaintheSession
1. This is not a new baptism. We were all baptized when we became Catholics.
What we want to do now is to pray for one another so that we can immerse
ourselvesinGod'sSpiritandbeempoweredasChristians.
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2. ExplaintheprocessofBaptism/prayingoversession
a. First,wewillbehavingaCommitmenttoChristCeremonywhereyouwill
beencouragetoaccepttheHolySpiritbecausereceivingtheHolyisreceiving
Christ.
b. After this, your discussion group leaders will approach you and bring you
somewheremoreconduciveandprivatefortheprayover.
c. Processofprayingover.
PrayerofThanksgiving:Yourdiscussiongroupleaderswillthankthe
Lordforthecommitmentthatyoujustmade.
Prayer of Deliverance: Casting out the works of Satan in your life.

(e.g."InthenameofJesus,spiritofdeceitwecastyouout".)
PrayerfortheBaptismoftheHolySpirit/spiritualgifts.
d. Aftertheprayover.
Gobacktoyourseat;wewillendtogetheronceeveryonehasbeen
prayedfor.
Weencourageyoutocontinuetobeinanatmosphereofprayer.
B. FinalTips
1. Relax.
Our pray over session, and your decision to follow the Lord, is very
important,butdon'tletthismakeyouanxious.Relaxandbeatpeace,thiswill
makeiteasierforyoutoopenuptotheLord.
2. Don'texpectaparticularexperience.
Expecting one particular type of experience might keep you from

recognizing God's work in you. God knows you more than you know yourself.
Heknowsexactlyhowheshouldtouchyou.
3. Don'tanalyzethesoundsyoumake.
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Inspeakingorprayingintongues,justfocusontheLordandpraiseHim.
WhatcomesoutofyourmouthandhowyoupraiseGodisuptoHim.
4. Initiate.
God respects you, and won't force you to praise Him in tongues. You
havetoinitiateprayinginalanguageyoudon'tknow,andthenGodwillinspire
youandgiveyouthewordstosay.
(e.g.EvenifGodhasalreadyinspiredyoutowriteasong,thesongwill
neverbeheardunlessyouactuallypickupaguitar,playthetuneandwritethe
words.Inthesameway,youhavetobeginprayingintonguesbyfirstinitiating
it.)
FocusonGod.WorshipHiminyourownwords.
Onceyou'verunoutofwordstoworshipGod,utterthefirstsyllables
thatcomesintoyourmindandusethisforworship.
Focus on worshipping God and not the words you use to worship,
thenletGodtakecontrol.
C. COMMITMENTCEREMONY
1. After the explanation, the speaker or team leader asks the participants to
meditateaboutallthetalks.
2. While the participants are meditating, a meditative song may be played (e.g.
HereIamtoWorship,Heaven).Werecommendthatthereshouldonlybeone
songforreflection.
3. Afterthesongissung,thespeakerasksthosewhowanttomakeacommitment
toChristtostandup.Then,thePrayerofCommitmentisrecitedtogether.
COMMITMENTTOCHRIST
Leader:
DoyourenounceSatanandallwrongdoing?
Participant: Yes,Ido.
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Leader:
DoyoubelievethatJesusistheSonofGod,thatHediedtofreeyoufromsins
thatHerosetobringyounewlife?
Participant: Yes,Ido.
Leader:
Do you choose to follow Jesus as your Lord, to love Him, honor Him and obey
Him?
Participant: Yes,Iwill.
PRAYEROFCOMMITMENT
(Askparticipantstorepeatafteryou.)
LordJesusChrist,/Iwanttobelongtoyoufromnowon./Iwanttobefree/fromthedominion
ofdarkness/andtheruleofSatan,/andIwanttoenterintoyourkingdom/andbepartofyour
people./Iwillturnawayfromallwrongdoing,/andIwillavoideverything/thatleadsmeto
wrongdoing./Iaskyoutoforgive/allthesinsthatIhavecommitted/IoffermylifetoYou,/
andIpromisetoobeyyouasmyLord.
4. Everyoneisthenaskedtobeseated,andwaitfortheirturntobeprayedover.
(PRAYOVERSESSION)
VI. WORSHIP(RefertotheTeamLeadersHandbook)
VII. CLOSINGEXHORTATION(Aftertheworship)
A. Differentpeopledifferentexperiences.
1. Somemayhaveprayedintongues,criedorsimplyfeltGod'spresence.Others
may have had a very simple experience. The Holy Spirit comes to each of us
differently.
2. AnemotionalexperienceisnotanindicationofGod'sHolySpirit.Rather,focus
on the fact, that you committed yourself to Jesus Christ and that is the most
important. If you asked for His Spirit, whatever experience you had, He surely
gaveittoyou.
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B. Satanwilltemptyoutodoubt.
Hewillneverceaseintryingtotakeawaythetreasureyouhavejustreceived
today. (The speaker should give an example on how Satan will tempt them to
doubt.)
C. Don'texpectallyourproblemstogoaway.
Focus on the truth. Now you have God and through all your problems, He
willalwaysbethere.Andtheseproblemswillneveroverwhelmyou.
D. Goeasyonsharingwithotherswhatyouhaveexperienced.
1. All of these things were first explained to you before they were done. Don't
expectyourfriendstounderstandyou.
2. Try to explain what you went through in a very ordinary and understandable
way.Betteryet,sharetothemwhatyouexperiencedbyshowingthechangein
youasChristbeginstodwellatthecenterofyourlife.
E. Befaithful/TakecareoftheSpirit.
1. Likeanygift,thegiftyoureceivedtonightcanbelost,souseit.
2. YoucommittedtofollowtheLord,befaithfultothatdecision.
3. Have a daily prayer time where you can experience and get to know God and
whereHecanslowlybutsurelyworkinyourlifedaily.
VIII.
CONCLUSION
WhentheHolySpiritcomesuponyou,youwillbefilledwithpowerandyou
willbewitnessesforMeinJerusaleminallofJudeaandSamariaandtotheendsof
theearth.Acts1:8
(Note: Encourage the participants to be faithful in their commitment to the

Lord.Godhasbegunapowerfulworkintheirlivestoday,Hewillalwaysbefaithful
tous,andbyHisSpiritwecanbefaithfultoHim.)
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GROWINGINTHESPIRIT
TALKFIVEOFTHEYFCYOUTHCAMP
SESSIONDYNAMICS
OBJECTIVES:
1. HelptheparticipantssustainanddeepentheirpersonalrelationshipwithGodthrough
thetoolsforChristianGrowth.
2. InvitetheparticipanttoYFCCommunity.
3. IntroducethemtothecovenantofYFC.
SPEAKERSPROFILE:
1. AYFCleaderwhoisawellexperiencedinthecommunity.
2. His/hergrowthinYFCshouldbeveryevidentinhisserviceandlife.
3. He/Sheshouldbeapersonwhowalkshis/hertalk.
SHARERSPROFILE:
(1brotherand1sister;oneofthemshouldhaverecentlygraduatedinaYouthCamp)
AYFCmemberwhoreallyusedthetoolsinhis/hergrowthtowardsholiness.
DYNAMICS:
1. Afterthecommonprayertime,theteamleadergatherstheparticipantsandcollectsthe
letter.Hewillleadtheopeningprayerwithasongbeforeintroducingthespeaker.
2. Talkproper
3. While the talk is going on, the parents are gathered in a separate room where they
cannotbeseen.Theywillbebriefedofwhatisgoingtohappennext.
4. Just before the conclusion, the speaker calls on the two sharers. Each sharer will be
given25minutestosharehowtheyhaveusedthetoolsintheirChristiangrowth.
5. TheSpeakercontinueswiththeconclusion.
6. Theteamleaderwillsetthemoodanddistributethelettersfromtheirparentsatthe
sametimeintheparentsareathelettersfromtheparticipantsarealsodistributed.
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7. Theparentswillbecalledovertospend30minutesalonewiththeirchildrenwiththe
followingdiscussionstarter:
a. Readtheletters.
b. Verbalizewhatisintheletter.
c. Askforgivenessfromeachother.
d. Expressgratitudetoeachother.
8. TheteamleadergatherseveryoneinthesessionhallandconductsthePrayover.
9. TheteamleaderreadstothemthecovenantofYFCandinvitesthemtoYFC.Thosewho
wanttojoinYFCwillbeaskedtostandupandparticipateintheDedicationCeremony.
10. Asharingofexperiencesfromtheparticipants,serviceteamorparentswillthenfollow.
11. ThewholesessionwillbeclosedwithaPraisefest.
12. TheteamleaderwillannouncethenextHHmeetingandthenextactivityofthechapter.
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GROWINGINTHESPIRIT
TALKFIVEOFTHEYFCYOUTHCAMP
EXPANDEDOUTLINE
I. INTRODUCTION
Wehaveheardalotofgoodthingsinthiscamp,God'slove,Hissalvation,and
received His Holy Spirit. All of us in one way or another have experienced God's
goodnessthisweekend.Butafterallthese,whatdowedonext?
Inthistalk,we'dliketosharewithyouwhatwecandotosustainournewfound
relationshipwithGod.
II. HOWCANWEGROWASSONSANDDAUGHTERSOFGOD?
We know, clearly now more than ever, that God's love is real. That the Holy
SpiritisrealandthatHeistrulyinus.Godistrulygood.AllHisplansforusareforour
owngood.
But what happens after this Camp when all of us are no longer in this exciting
environment?Whathappenswhenwegobacktoourfriendsathomeorclassmatesin
school who do not understand what we have gone throughfriends who might even
convinceusthatwhatwehavegonethroughisweirdandoutofthisworld?
A. Attitudesweshouldhave:
1. WehaveGod'sgiftofsalvation.
Weshouldleavethisplacewiththeconvictionthatwhatwehavegone
throughwastrulyagiftfromGod,forourgoodandoursalvation.Thewayto
GodthroughJesusistheonlywayandweshouldfightanyideaordirectionthat
tellsusotherwise.
2. WehaveGod'sSpirit.
We now have God's Spirit in us to strengthen us, to protect us and to
helpusovercomeobstaclestoourdecisiontogrowasmenandwomenofGod.
3. Weneedtogrow.
We need to realize that we have to invest time and effort learning the
tools to growth and support pillars to preserve what we have and to receive
muchmore.
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B. ToolsforChristianGrowth:TheFourSpokes
AllthetoolstoChristianGrowthareavailablewhenyoujoinYouthforChrist.
NOTE:YoucanillustratethisportionbylikeningthetoolsofChristiangrowth
tothefourspokesofthewheel.ThewheelrepresentsourChristianlifewhichdraws
powerfromthecenterofthewheel,orthehub,whichrepresentsChrist.Thepower
istransmittedthroughthefourspokesofthewheel.Ifanyoneofthefourspokesis
missing,thewheelwillnotfunction.
1. PrayerandStudyofScriptures
If we want to grow in our

relationship with God, we need to spend
time with Him in prayer and reading
scriptures.
a. Decide on having prayer time 15

minuteswilldo.
b. Have a regular time and place for

prayer.
c. Use of prayer and scripture guides

willbeveryhelpful.
2. Fellowship
a. Fellowshipisimportanttous.
It is in our nature to enjoy the company of people our age. It is for this
reason that teenagers have their own groups in the neighborhood, and
fraternitiesandsororitiesinschool.
Thereseemstobeastrongneedforustobelongtoapeergroup.Inapeer
group, there is oftentimes peer pressure, which could be either positive or
negative.
b. TheYFCprovidesarealenvironmentwheregenuinefriendshipcanhappen.
It is a place where we experience positive peer pressure, to speak what is

trueandtodowhatisrightinaccordancewithGod'splan.
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c. The YFC is a place where building strong bonds friendship and brotherhood are
consideredasimportantgoalsofitsactivities.
3. Service
a. Whenwearegiventheopportunitytoserve,wegrowinourrelationshipwithGod.
Youthareendowedwithalotoftalentsandenergiesthatoftentimesarenot
tapped for productive use, especially in serving God. We have a lot of
opportunities to serve such as YCOM (YFC Communications). A special
programthatinvolvesevents,musicminetc.
Youth are the hope of today. We are called to love the poor and move
towardsnationbuilding.WehavethisgoodnewscalledCFCANCOP.(ANCOP
isourcommunitysworkwiththepoor.ANCOPStandsforANSWERINGTHE
CRYOFTHEPOOR)
We know that given the right motivation and challenges, we can be

responsibleandproductive.
b. YFC,justlikeCFC,isanevangelisticgroupforyoungadults.
OurmissionistobringGodtootherteenagers.
Indoingthis,wedevelopasenseofmission.Wedevelopourgiftsandwe
starttomakearealefforttobeeffectivewitnessesfortheLordasweserve.
4. Sacraments:TakinganActivePartintheChurch
InadditiontoallthesetoolsthatwecoulduseinourChristiangrowth,weshould
beawarethatanotherimportanttooltofurtherenhancethisgrowthistoparticipatein
the sacraments of the Church. (e.g. attending mass on Sundays, having a regular
confession).
Note: The speaker should give focus on the sacraments that the youth can
receiveandmentionstheothersacraments.Theexplanationbelowisjustareference
forthespeakerontheSevenSacraments.
ThefollowingaretheSevenSacraments
a. Baptism
We were baptized in order to be saved. (John 3:5). The original sin is
forgiven.WebecomechildrenofGodandmembersofthechurch.
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b. Reconciliation
(John 20:2223) All of us need the sacrament of penance, because all of us
aresinners.(1John1:89).Wecannotsaythatthereisnoneedtoconfessoursinsto
the priest, and that we can confess our sins straight to God (Matthew 16:19).
Penanceremitsallsins,andgivesusthesanctifyinggrace.
c. HolyEucharist
(Mark 14:2224) We receive the body and blood of Christ. We are in
communionwiththeChurchandwereceiveeternallife.
d. Confirmation
(Acts2:14andActs19:6)WereceivetheHolySpiritandbecomesoldierof
Christ.
e. Marriage
(Matthew19:5)Covenantoflovebetweenamanandawoman.
f. HolyOrders
(Luke22:1920)WhenwereceivethevocationfromtheLordweshouldhave
thecouragetoabandoneverythingandfollowHim.
g. AnointingoftheSick
Theywilllaytheirhandsonthesick,whowillrecover(Mark16:18)Confers
thesacramentalgraceonthesickperson.
(Thespeakercallsonthetwosharers)
III. CONCLUSION
GodcallsustolivealifethatispleasingtoHim.Helovedusfirst,Hehasalready
diedforus,HehasgivenusHisHolySpirit,butevenmore,Hegivesustoolsthatwecan
usetogrowinourrelationshipwithHim.Thechallengeislefttous..."willwerespond
tothatcall?"
We'renotsayingthataftergivingthroughthisyouthcamp,we'llbelivingperfect
Christianlives.We'llbeprobablyfallbutit'sstandingupthosemattersmost.Afterall,
it'sfaithfulness,notsuccessthatGodwants.
Goddiedforus,nowit'stimeweliveforHim.
Iamthevine,youarethebranches.WhoeverremainsinmeandIinHimwill
bearmuchfruit,becausewithoutmeyoucandonothing.John15:5
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PARENTSDIALOGUE
Askparentstospend30minutesalonewiththeirchildren.Askthemtobeginthedialogueby
giving/readingtoeachotherthelettersthattheyprepared.
DiscussionStarter:
a. Readtheletters
b. Verbalizewhatisintheletter
c. Askforgivenessfromeachother
d. Expressgratitudetoeachother
Note: It is advisable to insert a time where the participants will be able to share their
experiencesinthecamp
PRAYOVER
1. Afterthedialogue,theteamleaderexplainstheprayoversession.Askparentstogoto
theirchildrenandprayoverthemusingthisprayer.
Note:Chooseaparentandachildfromtheparticipantstoleadtheprayover.
(Youmayasktheparentstofirstsaytheirownprayersfortheirchildrenandthenrepeat
aftertheprayerbelow).
PRAYERFORCHILDREN
Godhasgivenyoutome,/(nameofchild)/asagift/toloveandtoguide./Iwishall
goodthingsforyou./ForgivemeforanyhurtsthatImayhavegivenyou./AsIforgiveyou/of
thehurtsyoumayhavegivenme./InowcalluponyouGod'sblessings./MaytheLordbless
youandkeepyou./MaytheLordmakeHisfaceshineuponyou/andbegraciousuntoyou./
MaytheLordliftupHiscountenanceuponyou/andgiveyoupeace.Amen.
2. Theparticipants/childrenwillnowprayovertheirparents.
a. (To the participants) We believe that the people who love you the most are your
parents. But as they have striven in their own way, to express this love they may
havemademistakes.Often,ourresentmentsstemfromthis.
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b. If we are to live a Christian life, we must first ask the Lord to heal these hurts
betweenourparentsandourselves.
c. Askparticipantstoprayovertheirparents.(Followthesameformatthatwasdone
whentheparentsprayedovertheirchildren).
PRAYERFORPARENTS
Godhasgivenyoutome,/(PapaandMamaorDadandMom)/asmyguidesinHis
place/hereonearth./Iknowthatyouloveme/andinyourlove/youmayhavecommitted
mistakes/thathurtme./Iforgiveyouforthese./Iwantyoutoknow/thatIloveyou/andask
forforgiveness/forallthehurts/Ihavegivenyou./MayGodblessyouineverythingyoudo./
ThisIpray/inthenameofJesusChrist/myLordandSavior./Amen.
DEDICATIONCEREMONY
NOTE:Theteamleaderwillconductthededicationceremony.Thisportionisdoneimmediately
after the PrayOver Session of the Parents and Child/children. The parents will be asked to
witnesstheirchild/childreninthededicationceremony.
I. "LivingouttheChristianlifeisnoteasy.Weneedanenvironmentthatcansupportusin
this.ItisintothisthatYFCwouldliketohelp."
II. "Many of us through God's grace, and with the help of the brothers and sisters have
beenhelpedinourcommitmenttoChristbecauseoftheenvironmentwehaveinYFC.
Wewouldliketoinviteyoutojoinuswherewecancontinuesupportoneanother."
A. ReadfirsttotheparticipantstheYFCStatementofCommitment.(InsidetheYFCID)
B. AYFCIDwillbegiventoalltheparticipantsbytheserviceteam.
C. The Music Ministry will play one reflection song while the participants go through
theYFCStatementofCommitment.
D. After they read the entire Commitment once, the team leader will ask the
participantstorecitetheCommitment(youmaydothisbyreadingalineatatime
andaskingthemtorepeatafteryou).
III. SomeparticipantsmayfeeldiscouragedtojoinYFCuponhearingthedifficultdemands
of the Statement of Commitment. This happens when living out this commitment
perfectlyisperceivedtobeaprerequisiteinbecomingamember.Itshouldbemade
clear that the Statement of Commitment is simply a goal. To agree with this
Commitmentmeanssupportingoneanotheraswetrytoachievethisgoal.
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TheCovenantofaYouthforChristMember
1. IamspecialbecauseIamason/daughterofGod.
IwillspendtimeinprayerwhereIcangrowinloving,honoringandservingHim.
IwilllearnandgrowinlivingouttheseidealsandprinciplesofmyLordJesus.
I believe that my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. I will not dishonor the
Lordthroughdrunkenness,drugsorimmorality.
IwillparticipateactivelyinthelifeofmyChurch.
2. MyfamilyisGod'sgifttome.
I will love, honor and respect my parents in spite of whatever state or

circumstancestheyarein.
IbelievethatmybloodbrothersandsistersareGod'sgifttome.Iwillstriveto
growinunityandunderstandingtowardsthem.
Iwillbeasourceofhealingtoanyfamilybrokennessorhurts.
3. Itismyprivilegetobestudyinginmyschool.
I will show love and loyalty to the Lord and to my school by being a good
student.
Iwilltakeresponsibilityinmystudies.
Iwillrespectschoolauthorities.
Iwillservemyclassmatesandbuildgoodrelationshipsinschool.
4. IbelongtothebiggerfamilyofCFCYouthforChrist.
I will relate in love and loyalty to the brothers and sisters from other schools,
cities,provinces,statesandcountries.
IwillservetheLordinYFCinwhateverwayIcan,whenever,wherevertheLord
choosestocallme.
IwillfollowthedirectionsofmyeldersandleadersinYFC.
5. Godhasaspecialpurposeinallowingmetobeborn/liveinthiscountry
Icommittoloveandservemycountrywithallmyheart.
Iwillhonorourculture,ourtraditionsandourvalues.
Iwillgivethebestofmyselftobringoutthebesttomycountrymen.
I commit to being a champion of the poor and inspire my family, friends and
areasofinfluencetobethesame.
Iwillstrivetopreserveandprotecttheenvironment.
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IV. The speaker or the team leader presents participants to parents explaining that their
child/childrenhavejustmadetheircommitmenttoliveaChristianLife.Theteamleader
willencouragetheparentstosupporttheirchild/childreninthecommitmenttheyhave
made.
Note:
Haveanappropriatesongplayedatthistime.(E.g.WelcometotheFamily)
V. DiscussthecultureofCFCYFC:
1. YFCbrothersandsistersgreeting:
Sistertosister
patontheback/cheektocheek
Sistertobrother
patontheback
Brothertobrother patontheback
2. ShowproperrespecttoyourYFCcouplecoordinators
3. Wearing your official YFC identification card (I.D.) in all YFC activities or any CFC
communityrelatedactivity.
VI. SHARING
(Fromtheparticipants,parentsandserviceteam)
VII. PRAISEFEST
VIII.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
HHgroupings
NextActivity
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YOUTHCAMPMANUAL
ANNEXES
SAMPLECAMPINVITATIONLETTER
January12,2006
DearParents,
Christ'sPeacebewithyou!
YourchildhasbeeninvitedtoaYouthCampscheduledon__________________tobeheldat
_________________________.TheYouthCampistheentrypointtotheCFCYouthforChrist
(YFC) program of Couples for Christ. It is an experience which will afford your child the
opportunitytoknowJesusChristinapersonalwayandbuildChristianfriendshipswithother
young adults in the High School and College levels. This will be achieved through a program
consisting of talks and sharings by young adults as well as funfilled activities utilizing the
talentsandskillsoftheparticipants.
Thesuccessofthisprogramlargelydependsonyourinvolvementespeciallyafterthecamp.In
this regard,we would like to sharewith you and the otherparents more features of the YFC
program through the parents orientation scheduled on _______________________ to be
heldattheYouthCampvenue.
Thecampfeeof________willcovercompleteboardandlodgingandcampmaterials.Please
letusknowifthereareanyfinancialconstraints,sowecanmakearrangementsforyourchild
aheadoftime.RegistrationfortheYouthCampwillbefrom___________to_________ofthe
firstday.
Yourchildrenareenjoinedtobringclothingprovisionsgoodfortwonightsandtwodays.Also,
ifdesired,yourchildrenmaybringadditionalsnacks.Kindlyaccomplishtheattachedreplyform
and information sheet so we include your child in the list of participants. We are looking
forwardtoseeingyouandyourchild(children)atthecamp.
ThankyouandGodbless!
YoursinChrist,
_____________________________
YFCChapterHead
_____________________________
CFCChapterCoordinator
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YOUTHCAMPMANUAL
ANNEXES
REPLYSHEET
A.FORYOUTHPARTICIPATIONINCAMP
(Pleasecheckone)
I/Wegrantpermissionforourchild(children)toattend
Nameofchild(children)
Age
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
I/Weregretthatourchild(children)cannotattendforthefollowingreasons:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
B.FORPARENTSORIENTATION
(Pleasecheckone)
MotherandFatherwillattend
Fatheronlywillattend
Motheronlywillattend
Guardianwillattend
____________________________________________________________
FATHER'SSIGNATUREMOTHER'SSIGNATURE
(Overprintedname)
(Overprintedname)
Ifnotlivingwithparents,
________________________________
GUARDIANSSIGNATURE
(Overprintedname.Staterelationshiptoparticipant)
Address:_______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________Tel.#:_____________________
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YOUTHCAMPMANUAL
ANNEXES
INFORMATIONSHEET
Sector/Cluster/Chapter/Area:___________________________________
YouthCampDate :___________________________________
I.GeneralInformation
Name:_______________________________________Nickname:___________
(Surname)(Givenname)(m.i)
Address:______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Homeno.:___________Mobileno.:_____________Email:___________Birthday:_________
School/GradeorYearlevel/Course:_________________________________________________
SpecialSkills(ex.Playingmusicalinstruments,dancing,singing,etc.):_____________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
OtherSeminars/RetreatsAttended:(extracurricular,religious,etc.)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
II.MembershipinSchoolandParishOrganizations:
ORGANIZATION
POSITION/NatureofService
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
III.Indicateillnessthatwillrequirespecialattention:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
IV.ParentalInformation
NameofFather
:_____________________Occupation:________________
NameofMother:________________________Occupation:________________
Organizationsofparents:(IfmembersofCouplesforChristindicateArea/Chapter).
Father:_________________________________________________________
Mother:________________________________________________________
Personstonotifyincaseofemergency
Name
Relationship
Phone
_____________________________________________________________________________
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ANNEXES
YOUTHCAMPCHECKLIST
Cluster/Chapter/Area:
___________________________
YouthCampDate:
___________________________
A. VENUE:___________________________________________
Tel.#_______________________
Address:(Includemapifneeded):
________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
1.CampFee:
_________________________
2.NumberofParticipants: _________________________
3.FoodProvisions:
_________________________
4.ContactPerson:
_________________________
Tel.#:
_________________________
B. MATERIALS
1. Songbooks/Songsheets
3. FirstAidandmedicine
4. Bell
2. Whiteboardw/markeror
Blackboardw/chalkor
5. EmergencyLights
overheadprojector
6. SoundSystem/microphones
a. Registrationmaterials:
7. YFCCovenantIds
8. YouthCampManual
b. Informationsheets
9. HolyBible
c. Officialreceiptandcash
box
10. Crucifix
11. Candles
d. Pentelpens,ballpens,
paper
12. NoveltyTable
e. Envelopes
13. YouthCampCompletion
Report
f. Tape
14. Others
g. Scissors
h. Stapler
i. YouthCampIDsfor
participants
C. SERVICETEAM
TeamLeader:
________________________________________
AssistantTeamLeader:
________________________________________
CampServants:
________________________________________
CoupleCoordinator(s):
________________________________________
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Talk1:
Talk2
Talk3
Talk4:
Talk5:
SPEAKERS
SHARERS
1.
2.
1.
2.
1.
2.
1
2.
RegistrationTable
Brothers
Sisters
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Facilitators:(ratiotoparticipantsis1:5)
BROTHERS
AGE
SISTERS
AGE
MusicMinistry:
1. _____________________
2. _____________________
3. _____________________
4. _____________________
5.
6.
7.
8.
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
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Confession:
Priest(s):
____________________________
Whowillpickuppriest?
____________________________
Address:
__________________________________________
Phone#:
____________________________
HolyMass:
Priest(s):
____________________________
Whowillpickuppriest?:
____________________________
Address:
__________________________________________
Phone#:
____________________________
Commentator:
_____________________________________
Offerers:
_____________________________________
IstReading
_____________________________________
2ndReading:
_____________________________________
CollectionBasket(2): _____________________________________
_____________________________________
C. OTHERS
1. NearestDoctor:
Phone#:
Address:
2. NurseinCamp:
Phone#:
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
3. Program/EntertainmentNight:
Emcee(s):____________________________________________
Bonfiresetup:
PersoninCharge:___________________________
Firewood
food
matches
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ANNEXES
PARENTSORIENTATIONTALKOUTLINE
Note:TheParentsOrientationtalkisconductedonthefirstdayoftheYouthCamp.Presenceof
theparents/guardianshouldbecheckedandconfirmedbytheCoupleCoordinatorassignedin
thecamp.
MainObjective:
1. FortheparentstohaveabetterunderstandingofthemissionandvisionofCFCYouth
forChrist
2. Tobeinformedofthedynamicsandactivitiesfollowingthecamp.
ParentsForumSchedule:
I. OpeningPrayer
tobeleadbyCFCYFCCoordinator
II. BriefhistoryYFC
How it started, Four Fs: Fun, Friendship, Freedom and Faith, mission and
vision,etc.
III. Sharewhattheirchild/childrenwillexperienceduringthecamp
IV. YFCSharer
allowoneYFCserviceteammember/FTWtosharebrieflytheirexperiencein
YFC
V. Followup
Informtheparentsabouttheactivitieshappeningonthenextcomingdaysof
thecampandthevariouspostcampactivitiessuchasHouseholdmeetings,
assemblies.
Theyshouldalsobeaskedtowritealettertotheirchildrenwhichtheywill
bringonthelastdayofthecamp.
VI. Q&A
openforumforparentstoaskquestions
VII. Closingprayer
ServiceteammemberorFTWtoendinprayer
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ANNEXES
TONGUESWORKSHOPOUTLINE
Verse:Cor.12GiftsoftheHolySpirit
Acts2Pentecost
Note: The Team Leader/ Fulltime worker/ MV / KASANGGA member can give the tongues
workshop.Thisshouldbeconductedbeforethe4thsession.
GiftofTongues
I. Introduction
SharetheStoryofTheUpperRoomExperienceinActs2.Theapostlesprayed
in Tongues and received the power of the Holy Spirit. After that the rest was history,
they made a difference in this world. With the leading of the Holy Spirit through the
apostlesthewholeworldknewChrist.Doyouwanttomakeadifferencewiththepower
oftheHolySpirit?InthisWorkshopmaywejusthumbleourselveslikeachildopento
receiveaGift.Itsuptoyou!
II. WhatisGiftofTongues?
1. SpiritualGiftthatwasfirstusedduringthePentecost(TonguesofFire)
2. ThekeyforyoutousetherestofthegiftsoftheHolySpirit
3. Aprayerthattheevilonecannotunderstand
4. DirectPrayertoGod(PrayinginTonguesisprayingintheHolySpirititalsomeans
prayinginGod)
III. HowtoPraytheGiftofTongues
1. LikeaGiftweshouldopenitanduseit
a. Ask(Askforitindeepandsincereprayer)
b. Believe(BelievethattheLordwillgive)readMatt7:7
2. ComebeforehisPresence
3. PrayusingnonverballikeWords(ex.RepeatingAlleluia.....)
IV. Worship
ExhortthemintoworshipwheretheycanprayinTongues
SuggestedFlow:
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1. 2FastPraiseSongs(Suggestedsongs:Godisenough,RedeemingLoveetc.)
2. 2SlowWorshipSongs(Suggestedsongs:SpiritofthelivingGod,Igivemyalletc.)
V. Processing
Youcanaskthemtoshareafter
Differentexperiences,feelingbutoneHolySpiritwhomovedus
Youmightalreadyopenityoumightnot.InhistimeGodwillallowyouto
prayanduseit.
Afterthisliketheapostlesitstimetocelebrateandmakeadifference.
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ANNEXES
GUIDELINESINTHEPARENTSAREABRIEFING
(ThisshouldbeconductedbytheCoupleCoordinator)
Onthelastdayofthecamp,theparentsoftheparticipantsareadvisedtocome.While
the last talk is given in the session hall the parents are also gathered in a separate room,
preferablyinaroomwheretheywillnotbeseenbytheirchildren.Thefollowingwillbedonein
theParentsroom.
Note:
Astheparentsarrive,thefacilitatorswillhavetocollecttheletterstotheirchildren.Be
readytoprovidesomepenandpaperstothoseparentswhohaveforgottentowrite.
Before starting, the team leader should have collected all the letters from the
participantstotheirparents.
I. OpeningPrayer
II. ReviewofwhathappenedsincethestartoftheYouthCamp
(Citesignificantobservationandsharinginthecamp)
III. Checkthelettersoftheparentstotheirchildren
IV. Explaintothemwhatwillhappennextandwhytheirpresenceisimportant
A. Dialoguewiththeirparents
DiscussionStarter:
1. Readtheletters
2. Verbalizewhatisintheletter
3. Askforgivenessfromeachother
4. Expressgratitudetoeachother
B. Prayover
C. DedicationCeremony(invitationtoYFC)
V. Entertainsomequestion
(Whilewaitingforthecuetodistributetheletterstotheparents)
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PREYOUTHCAMPREPORT
PROPOSED
Date:
SECTOR/CLUSTER/CHAPTER:
e.g.North1A
TeamLeaders:
CoupleCoordinators:
ExpectednumberofParticipants:
SERVICETEAM:
CampServants:
Facilitators:
MusicMinistry:
Registration:
Logistics:
Speakers:
Talk1
Talk2
Talk3
Talk4
Talk5
Venue:
Sharers:
a
b
a
b
a
b

a
b
TimeEnds:
Budget:
TimeStarts:
PreparedBy:
NotedBy:
_______________________
________________________
TeamLeader
CoupleCoordinator
ApprovedBy:__________________
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YOUTHCAMPCOMPLETIONREPORT
ChapterArea
DateofYouthcamp
ChapterCoupleCoordinator
YouthCampVenue
(indicateaddressandcontactnumber)
CoupleCoordinatorsPresent:
Name
OfficiatingPriest:
Name
ServiceTeamEvaluation
TeamHead
CampServant
preparations
generalservices
Facilitators
PrayerWarrior
ChapterYouthHead
TotalNo.ofParticipants
ContactNumbers
Address
ContactNumbers
Address
GoodPractices
AreastoImproveon
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ProgramCommittee
Speakers
sharers
Creatives(ifany)
beforethetalk
games
ENight
MusicMinistry
Secretariat
disseminationof
information
idsandkits
Security
ParentsOrientation
Others
FollowupActivities
Activity
CovenantOrientation
FirstChapterAssembly
(otheractivitiese.g.family
focused)
Date
Venue
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Facilitators:
Gender
Male
Female
Name
Participants
Attendance:
TotalNumber
Male
NumberofParticipantsTransitioningfromKidsforChrist:
Gender
Male
Female
Name
Age
Female
Age
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HANDBOOK
TEAMLEADERSGUIDE
AHANDBOOKFORALLYOUTHCAMPTEAMLEADERS
Chapter1:
Chapter2:
Chapter3:
Chapter4:
Chapter5:
CONTENT
TheSessions,ActivitiesandTheirPurpose
YouthCampOrientation
Worship
A. WhatisWorship
B. WorshipFormat
GuidelinesintheParentsAreaBriefing
Formstofillup
A. PreYouthCampReport
B. YouthCampCompletionReport
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TheSessions,ActivitiesandTheirPurpose
I. OrientationSession
Setsthetoneforthecamp.
Clarifiesexpectationsandthehouserules.
II. Talk1:GodsLoveandHisPlanforUs
Makes the participants aware of the truth that God loves them. The talk also
leavesthemwiththechallengetorespondtothislove.
III. CommonPrayerTime
Allows the participants to experience what its like to have a personal prayer
time.
Afterabriefexplanationofthisactivity,oneortwosongsmaybesungtomake
theparticipantsseetheimportanceofsingingingivingworshiptoGod.
Forreflection,theparticipantsmaybeaskedtoreadscripturereadingsthatwill
helpthemrecallthefirsttalk(i.e.John3:16;Psalm139:Jeremiah6:16).Askthe
participantstowritedowntheirreflections.
ExplainACTSduringthecommonprayertime.
Note: It is during this time that the In His Steps Prayer Journal should be
introduced.
IV. Talk2:WhoisJesusChristtoMe?
MakestheparticipantsawarethatJesusisaliveinourlives,thatheissomeone
we can know in a personal way and that He is inviting us to have a personal
relationshipwithHim.
V. Talk3:Repentance,Faith,HealingandForgiveness
Helps the participants become aware that sin and hurts in our lives become
obstaclesinexperiencingGodslove.Thetalkhelpstheparticipantsrealizethata
personal relationship with Jesus can only happen when we first admit and
becomesorryforoursins,repentandforgivethosewhohavehurtus.
Activity1:TheLeaderasksparticipantstowritedownthethingsthattheywantto
giveuptoGod(sins,thepeoplewhohavehurtthem,peoplewhomtheyhavehurt)
Activity2:TeamLeaderleadstheparticipantstomake2lists(listofpeoplewhohurt
them&listofpeoplewhomtheyhurt).Theyarethenledtoforgivethoseinthefirst
list and asked forgiveness for the second list. After that, the participants may be
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encouragedtowritealettertotheirparentsforthesamepurpose.Theteamleader
shouldmakesurethatthisletteriscompletedduringthethirddaysprayertime.
VI. TheTeamMeeting
TheTeamLeader
leadstheteaminworshipandintercession
givesfeedback
givesinputsfortheBaptismsession
leadsprayerforempowerment
VII. Talk4:ReceivingthePoweroftheHolySpirit
IntroducestotheYouththepoweroftheHolySpirittheyoncereceivedintheir
baptism at birth, to strengthen and guide our lives and clarifies how we can
experiencethispowerpersonallyduringourpersonalencounterChrist.
VIII. EntertainmentNight(Pure,Clean,FunEntertainment)
Theprogramisusedasatimeofcelebrationaftertheparticipantshavereceived
theHolySpirit.Thisalsobecomesagoodvenueforbuildingstrongandlasting
friendshipamongtheyouth.
Encouragebothparticipantsandserviceteamtopreparepresentationnumbers
thatarebriefandwholesome.Forthisevening,thecurfewisoftensettoalater
time.
IX. CommonPrayerTimeforthethirdday
Reiteratestheimportancethattheprayertimemustbemadeintoadailyhabit.
Thereflectionactivityforthisprayertimemaybeusedtofinishtheparticipants
letterstotheirparents.
X. Talk 5: Growing in the Spirit, Dedication to the Life and Mission of CFC Youth for
Christ.
Equipstheparticipantswiththeknowledgeofhowtogrowintheirrelationship
withGod.
The session should be conducted in a prayer meeting format (there should be
full worship before the session). This further imparts the YFC culture to the
participants in showing what an assembly is like. It is in this session that the
reading of letters, participants dialogue with parents, praying over each other
andinvitationtoYFCwillhappen.
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YouthCampOrientation
OrientationDynamics
I. Goals
A. Toofficiallywelcometheparticipants
B. TosettheexpectationsintheYouthCamp
C. ToknowcertainattitudestotakeinthewholedurationoftheYouthCamp
D. TointroducetheServiceTeamoftheYouthCamp
II. Guidelines
A. Thiswillbegivenbeforethefirstsession
B. Since this is the first gathering of the participants, it should be delivered in a light
andfriendlyatmosphere.
C. All the service team members should be present when they are introduced and
shouldbewearingtheirIDs.
D. Theorientationwillbegivenbythespeakerwhilethecampservantswillbecalled
uponforthehouserulesandotherpracticalreminders.
OrientationOutline
I. Welcometheparticipants
A. Maketheatmospherelightandjoyful.(Giveajokeasanicebreaker,havesetof
gamestobreaktheiceforalltheparticipants.
B. Makeityourgoaltohelpeveryonebuildfriendshipbytheendofthecamp.You
mayasktheparticipantstomingleforaminuteortwoforthemtogettoknow
eachother.
C. WelcomingRemarks:
1. IntroduceyourselfastheTeamLeader,
2. Introducetheteam,
3. Explanationofterms:Whatisitthattheyaregettinginto?WhatisYFC
(YouthforChrist),aYouthCamp?
II. Expectations
A. Whattheparticipantsmayexpect
1. Meetnewfriends
2. Havefun
3. KnowmoreaboutGodandgrowclosetoHim
4. Give a general picture of what the camp will be like (e.g. fun, friends,
talk...etc.)
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[Note:AlotofpeoplehavedifferentexpectationsaboutthisCamp.Somemay
knowthatitssomethinglikeaLifeintheSpiritSeminar.Someexpecttocryor
have an emotional experience while some may have no expectations at all.
Others may expect to come to great revelations or may expect to be helped in
makingbigdecisions.Although,thesemayhappen,thesearenotthegoalsthat
weareaimingfor.Rather,iftheycomeoutofthisCampbeingabletosaythat
theyknowGodalittlebitmore,thattheyareclosertoHimevenmorethen,they
havereachedthegoaloftheCamp.]
B. Attitudestotake.(Whatweexpectfromtheparticipants)
1. Godbroughtyouhere.
WhateverreasonsyouhaveitwasGodwhobroughtyouhere.He
wantstodosomethinginyourlifeduringtheCamp.
2. MakethemostoftheYouthCamp.
HowmuchyougiveofyourselvesinthisCamp,ishowmuchyou
willreceive.
3. Participate.Don'tanticipate.
Don't keep thinking of what might happen next. But rather,
participate in the present activity. Pray, when it's time to pray. Sing,
whenit'stimetosing.Rest,whenit'stimetorest.
4. Don'tanalyzeorcriticize.
Beopentonewthings.
5. ExpectGodtowork.
If we truly desire Him and seek Him, we shall find Him. This is
God'spromise.
III. WhatTheyShouldKnow
(At this point, the team leader may pass on the microphone to the camp servant,
preferablyayouthaswell,asonewhoisbeingtrainedforleadership,forthefollowing
information.)
A. Houserulesofvenueandotherrelatedimportantinformation.
(GethouserulesfromretreathouseandCoupleCoordinators)
B. Whomtoapproach,iftheparticipantsneedanything
1. Practicalities(e.g.bedsheets,phones,toothpaste)
2. Emergencies(FirstAid)
C. Itwouldbehelpfultoalwayshaveapen,paper/notebook,andaBiblewithyou
duringthesessions.
IV. Askeveryonetomoveintothedininghallfordinner.
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WorshipduringtheCamp
WhatisWorship?
Worship is being able to come before the presence of GOD and being able to
acknowledgethathealoneisGOD.Wearecreatedtoworshipandglorifyhim.Inglorifyinghim
wesingsongsofpraiseandworship.AssaidbySt.Augustinehewhosingspraisetwice.We
canJumpanddancelikeDavidashecelebrateGodsloveinthebookofPsalm.Wecanraiseup
ourhandsaswesurrenderourlivesinprayer.
WorshipFormat
TheFollowingistheusualformatofworship:
I. Exhortation.Thefollowingcanbeusedasexhortationpoints:
A. WhathappenedintheprayoverisagiftfromGod.Itisanintimateexperiencewith
theHolySpirit.
B. Despite our sinfulness He did not hold back his blessing and grace to us and will
neverwillbecauseHelovesussomuch.Hewantsustocontinueto:
1. BeunitedwithHim
2. Beanewbeing
3. Havethepowertoserve
II. SignoftheCross
III. Short Prayer. The worship leader will give an opening prayer that the Holy Spirit will
continuetoworkinthenextminutesofworship.
IV. Firstfastsong.
V. SimultaneousPraising.ThisiswherewehonorGodandacknowledgeHisgreatness.
VI. Secondfastsong.
VII. Simultaneous Worship. Worship is when we start saying how we feel and when we
begin to truly realize Gods greatness. In this level, people start to offer
themselvestoGodsayingIbelongtoyou,mylifeisyours.
VIII. Slowsong.
IX. SingingintheSpirit.TheworshipleaderwillencouragetheparticipantstousetheGift
ofTonguewhichsome/fewofthemhavereceivedwhentheywereprayedover.
X. Gospel Reading and Prophesy. This is the part where, the worship leader will read or
willasksomeonetoreadtheGospelwhichisGodswordfortheday.
XI. Thanksgiving Prayer. The worship leader will express his gratefulness to God for the
successoftheyouthcampespeciallytheprayoversession,forthegiftsoftheHoly
Spirit,fortheparticipationofeveryoneinthecamp,andothers.
XII. StatingourPetitions.TheworshipleaderwillliftuptheconcernsandrequeststoGod
specifically the continues work of the Holy Spirit in the camp, that the new gift
receivedfromtheHolySpiritwillbetakencareof,andothermatters.
XIII. Concludingprayer.
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GuidelinesintheParentsAreaBriefing
(ThiswillbeconductedbytheCoupleCoordinator)
Onthelastdayofthecamp,theparentsoftheparticipantsareadvisedtocome.Whilethelast
talkisgiveninthesessionhalltheparentsarealsogatheredinaseparateroom,preferablyina
roomwheretheywillnotbeseenbytheirchildren.ThefollowingwillbedoneintheParents
room.
Note:
Astheparentsarrive,thefacilitatorswillhavetocollecttheletterstotheirchildren.Bereadyto
providesomepenandpaperstothoseparentswhohaveforgottentowrite.
Before starting, the team leader should have collected all the letters from the participants to
theirparents.
I. OpeningPrayer
II. ReviewofwhathappenedsincethestartoftheYouthCamp
III. (Citesignificantobservationandsharinginthecamp)
IV. Checkthelettersoftheparentstotheirchildren
V. Explaintothemwhatwillhappennextandwhytheirpresenceisimportant
VI. Dialoguewiththeirparents
DiscussionStarter:
A. Readtheletters
B. Verbalizewhatisintheletter
C. Askforgivenessfromeachother
D. Expressgratitudetoeachother
V. Prayover
VI. DedicationCeremony(invitationtoYFC)
VII. Entertainsomequestion
(Whilewaitingforthecuetodistributetheletterstotheparents)
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PREYOUTHCAMPREPORT
PROPOSED
Date:
SECTOR/CLUSTER/CHAPTER:
e.g.North1A
TeamLeaders:
CoupleCoordinators:
ExpectednumberofParticipants:
SERVICETEAM:
CampServants:
Facilitators:
MusicMinistry:
Registration:
Logistics:
Speakers:
Talk1
Talk2
Talk3
Talk4
Talk5
Venue:
Sharers:
a
b
a
b
a
b

a
b
TimeEnds:
Budget:
TimeStarts:
PreparedBy:
NotedBy:
_______________________
________________________
TeamLeader
CoupleCoordinator
ApprovedBy:__________________
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YOUTHCAMPCOMPLETIONREPORT
ChapterArea
DateofYouthcamp
ChapterCoupleCoordinator
YouthCampVenue
(indicateaddressandcontactnumber)
CoupleCoordinatorsPresent:
Name
OfficiatingPriest:
Name
ServiceTeamEvaluation
TeamHead
CampServant
preparations
generalservices
Facilitators
PrayerWarrior
ChapterYouthHead
TotalNo.ofParticipants
ContactNumbers
Address
ContactNumbers
Address
GoodPractices
AreastoImproveon
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ProgramCommittee
Speakers
sharers
Creatives(ifany)
beforethetalk
games
ENight
MusicMinistry
Secretariat
disseminationof
information
idsandkits
Security
ParentsOrientation
Others
FollowupActivities
Activity
CovenantOrientation
FirstChapterAssembly
(otheractivitiese.g.family
focused)
Date
Venue
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Facilitators:
Gender
Male
Female
Name
Participants
Attendance:
TotalNumber
Male
NumberofParticipantsTransitioningfromKidsforChrist:
Gender
Male
Female
Name
Age
Female
Age
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HANDBOOK
FACILITATORSGUIDE
AHANDBOOKFORALLYOUTHCAMPFACILITATORS
TABLEOFCONTENTS
Chapter1:
Chapter2:
Chapter3:
Chapter4:
DiscussionGroupGuide
OneononeGuide
A. Guideline
B. 9GiftsoftheHolySpirit
PrayoverGuide
RolesofFacilitators
A. PreYouthCamp
B. PostYouthCamp
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DiscussionGroupGuide
Groupdiscussionstakeplaceafterthefirsttalkandafterthesecondtalk.Thisallows
further understanding of Gods message; especially through personal sharings within the
group.
I. TheProcessingofSharing
A. Beginwithashortprayer.
B. Introduceeachotherinthegroup.
C. Maketheparticipantscomfortable/Establishrapportfirstbeforedwellinginto
thediscussion.Also,stresstheconfidentialityofsharingswithinthegroup.
D. Proceedwiththediscussion,havingtheassigneddiscussionstartersasguide.
E. Endwithashortprayer.(Youmayalsoaskoneofyourgroupmatestolead).
II. DiscussionStarters
A. Talk1:GodsLoveandHisplanforUs
1. Haveagettingtoknowactivityand/orcreateanameforthegroup,achant
oragesture/clap,etc.
2. ShareanexperienceorareaofyourlifewhereyoufeltmostlovedbyGod.
B. Talk2:WhoisJesusChristtoMe
1. WhoisJesustoyou?
2. What can you do to respond to Jesus invitation of having a personal
relationshipwithHim?
III. SomeTipsinleadingyourgroupdiscussions.
A. You are not expected to know all the answers to their questions. If you cant
answer the question, tell them that you will ask somebody then get back to
them.
B. Wearenottheretoconvincethembutsimplyleadthemtothetruth.
C. AvoidusingChristianjargons.
D. Keepthediscussiononthetopic.
E. Budget your time. Make sure all participants will be given an opportunity to
shareinthetimeallottedtoyourgroupsharing.
F. Strive to make the participant comfortable with you. Hang around them as
muchaspossible.
G. Showconcernforyourparticipants.
H. Intercedeforeachofyourparticipants.
I. Listen to all the talks and sharings even if youve heard these many times
already.Youwillalwayslearnsomethingnew.
J. Beagoodexampletoyourgroup.Participateinallactivities(e.g.singing).
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OnetooneGuide
I. GOALS
A. Clarifyquestionsconcerningthesessions.
B. Knowtheparticipantsprayerconcerns
1. Relationships
2. God
3. FamilyandRelatives
4. Friends
5. Personalissues(vices,studies,andplansinthefuture)
6. OtherConcerns
C. FindoutfactorsthatmayhindertheparticipanttoreceivetheHolySpirit.
1. UnrepentantAttitude
2. FeelingofUnworthiness
3. Pride
4. Doubt
D. SeeiftheparticipantwillmakeapersonaldecisiontoacceptJesus.
II. THENINE(9)GIFTSOFTHEHOLYSPIRIT
A. Wisdomisnotjustgoodpracticaljudgmentorcommonsenseorahighdegreeof
knowledge.ThewisdomthatisoftheSpiritiscenteredonJesus.Itisconcernedwith
thebestwaytolive.ItisGod'sguidanceonhowtoliveasaChristian.(Mark10:20,
1Cor1214,Luke18:22)
B. Knowledge is not just knowing a lot of things through study or experience.

Knowledge that is of the spirit is the fruit of revelation, founded on faith, and
synthesizedbyChristianexperience.Thisismoreofdoctrinalteachingandabilityto
speak an understanding of a truth of the mystery of Christ. (Read how Paul
understandsthemysteryofChristinEph1,Eph3:23)
C. Faith is not just an intellectual belief in God, but a confident assurance in God
which allows us to move forward without any doubt at all. The charismatic gift of
faithseemstobeaspecialgiftofprayer.PrayingwithaGodgivenconfidencewhich
produce extraordinary results. Its knowing that what one asks for will be given.
(Matt8:10,Matt15:22)
D. Healing is the supernatural ability to effect a cure of physical or other human

illness through prayer. It s a variation of miracles but it is more limited because
healingfocusesonrestoringthephysicalbodybacktohealth.Thisgiftenablesthe
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persontobeGodsinstrumentinbringingaboutthewellbeingofanother,onone
ormorelevel,spiritual,psychologicalorphysical.(Act5:15,19:12).
E. Miraclesisthesupernaturalabilitytoperformmiraculousact,actsthatarenotthe
result of any known natural law or agency but are caused by divine intervention.
This enables the person t0 be Gods instrument in either an instant healing or in
someotherpowerfulmanifestationofGodspower.(Acts8:68,9:3643,13:812).
F. ProphecyisthegiftbywhichapersonisusedbyGodtospeakonhisbehalf.Itisa
gift when God manifest to man His own thoughts so that a may be given for the
individualorforagroupofindividuals,orforthecommunity.(Acts13:13,21:10
13).
G. Discernment is the gift by which a person can recognize the spirit behind a
particularsituation.Thisenablesthepersontoknowthesourceofaninspirationor
action,whetheritcamefromtheHolySpirit,hisownhumanspiritorfromtheevil
spirit.(Acts5:110,8:2024,16:1619).
H. Tonguesisagiftbywhichapersonisabletoutterwordsorsoundswhicharenot
known or understandable to his human intellect, to deliver Gods message for the
community.(Acts10:4447,19:6)
I. Interpretationisacompaniontothegiftoftongues,whenusedforprophecy,and
is necessary so that those who hear may understand, and so be enlightened. It is
when a person, after the use of the gift of tongues, gives the general meaning of
whatthepersonhassaid,oraresponsetowhathasbeensaid.Interpretationcan
alsobeusedprivatelyincombinationwiththegiftofprayertongues.(1Cor14:5,13,
27,28)
III. TheProcessofconductingOnetoones.
A. Greettheparticipantandaskhowhe/sheisdoinginthecamp.
B. Startwithaprayer
C. Go through with the onetoone session, keeping in mind the goals (mentioned
earlier).
D. Explain the 9 Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Ask the participant what gift/s he wants to
receive.
E. Askparticipantsforanyspecialprayerhe/shewantstoincludeintheprayover.
F. Explainwhatwillhappenduringtheeveningactivity.
G. Closeitwithaprayer
IV. SomeTips
A. Beforethewholesession,prayforeachparticipantinyourgroup.Beopentothe
Lordsleading(Hewillgiveyouthewisdomtoconducttheonetoones).
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B. Be aware of the time. We aim for quality time, taking into consideration each
participantinthegroup.
C. Keepthesessionlightjustlikehavingarelationalconversationwithafriend.
D. In case you are having hard time remembering what you have talked about. Take
note every important detail after the onetoone by writing it in a piece of paper.
Avoid writing while conversing with each other so that eyetoeye contact is
maintained.
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PrayoverGuide
I. FORMAT
A. AskparticipanttoconfesswithhisownlipsthatJesusisLord.
Askhimtojoinyouinaprayerortobegintheprayerhimself
B. SpontaneousPraising
WorshipandglorifytheLordwiththeparticipant
C. PrayerforProtection
Lord Jesus, we ask You to cover us with Your Most Precious Blood and
MotherMarysMantleofProtection.
D. BindingandCasting;Infilling
In Jesus name, bind and cast any negativity (vice, addiction, sin) that
he/shehas(e.g.anger,fear,lust,envy,anxiety,pride,doubt,etc.).
Thenprayforinfillingofthepositivecounterpart(e.g.faithwhentheres
doubt;humilitywhentherespride).
In the Mighty Name of Jesus, we take authority and gather all the evil
spiritsaroundus,aboveusandbelowus.Webindandcastthematthe
footofYourCrosstobegoneforever.AndweasktheHolySpirittofillthe
voidthattheevilspiritshaveleftbehind.Weprayforprotectionagainst
anybacklashfromtheevilone.
E. LiftingofConcerns
Prayfortheconcernsoftheparticipant.
F. BaptismoftheHolySpirit;PrayerfortheGiftsoftheHolySpirit
Father, we now ask You, in Jesus name, to pour upon (name of
participant) Your Holy Spirit, so that he/she may receive new life. We
alsoaskYou,inJesusname,togranthim/herthegiftoftonguesandany
othergiftthatYouwanthim/hertoreceive.
Encouragetheparticipanttoprayintongueswithyou.
G. ClosingPrayers
Prayerofthanks
PrayerforastrongChristianlife
OurFather,HailMary,GloryBe
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II. TIPS
A. BaptismoftheHolySpiritdoesnotdependontheamountoftimeyoupray.5to
10minutesisenough.
B. RememberthatitisGodwhosendsdownHisSpirit,notyou.
C. Beawareofwhatishappening(keepyoureyesopen).
D. Itistheparticipantsprayer.Youaremerelyguidinghim/herandprayingwith
him/her.
E. Incaseofdisturbances(i.e.demonicoppressions),prayforandclaimforGods
peaceinthenameofJesus.Dontpanic.
F. FeelfreetoaskforhelpfromyourcouplecoordinatorortheTeamLeader.
G. Ifyoudodecidetogoforhelp,askoneofyourprayerpartnerstodoit.Donot
leaveyourparticipantatanytimeduringbaptism
H. AskforsupportfromtheCFCYFCfamilyduringbaptism.Youmusthaveprayer
warriorsduringthissession.
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CHAPTER4
RolesofFacilitators
I. PREYOUTHCAMP
A. From the list of expected youth camp participants, one member from the YFC
chapterisassignedtoagroupofparticipants.He/Sheisthefuturefacilitatorof
this group in the youth camp. The facilitators are the primary contact of the
participants.
B. Weeksbeforetheyouthcamp,itisexpectedthattheyhavegoneoutasagroup
justtobefamiliarizewitheachother.
C. The facilitator makes sure that the parents receive the invitation letter for the
youthcamp.
D. The facilitator makes sure that the parents attend the parents forum bringing
withthemtheYouthCampInvitationReplySlip.
E. The facilitator sees to it that everybody in their group will attend the youth
camp.
II. POSTYOUTHCAMP
A. Thefacilitatornowbecomestheofficialhouseholdheadofthegroup.
B. The household head schedules a household meeting at least 1 week after the
camp.
C. The household head makes sure that his/her lower household attends the
welcomepartyinthenextchapterassembly.
D. The household head conducts a regular household meeting twice a month at
theirmostconvenienttime.
E. Thehouseholdheadshouldstartmonitoringtheattendanceoftheirmembersas
soonasthefirsthouseholdisconducted.
F. Onetoonesshouldstartimmediatelyafterthefirsthousehold.
G. ThehouseholdheadcheckstheattendanceofhishouseholdintheYFCpastoral
formationtrack
H. Incaseoftransitiontootherchapter/program/area,thehouseholdheadseesto
itthattheinformationsheetishandedovertothenewcouplecoordinators.
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THEYOUTHCAMP
HANDBOOK
PRAYERWARRIORSGUIDE
AHANDBOOKFORALLPRAYERWARRIORSANDPRAYERSUPPORT
GROUPDURINGTHE4THTALKANDTHEPRAYOVERSESSION
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1. SignoftheCross
2. PrayertotakeAuthority
All:
InthenameofJesuswetakeauthorityanwebindallpowersand
forcesintheair,intheground,inthewater,intheunderground,
in the netherworld, in fire. You are the Lrd over all the entire
universeandwegiveyouthegloryforyourcreation.Inyourname
we bind all demonic forces that have come against us. Our
families,ourcommnityCFC,ourministryYFCandwesealallof
uswithyourmantleoflovetodiscouragetheenemy.St.Michael
and our guardian angels, come defend us , our fmailies, our
communityCFC,ourministryYFCinthebattleagainstallevil
ones that roam the earth. In the name of Jesus, we bind and
command all the power and forces of evil to depart right now,
awayfromouehomesandourlandandwethankYouLordforyou
arefaithfulandcompassionateGod,Amen.
3. Read:Psalm104orSing:WorthyistheLambandEnterIn
4. PsalmPrayer
Leader:
God, You created the whole world to show your poer and
overflowinglove.Sendforheyourgraceinourheartsandrenew
thefaceoftheearthbyYourwordthatwemaysingyourpraises
inachantofeternalresurrection.
Leader:
BlessedaretheeyesthatseewhatYousee
All:
AndtheearsthathearwhatYouhear.
5. Read: Psalm 144 or Sing: Blessed be the Lord my Rock or Ascribe Greatness or Crown
HimLordofLords.
6. PsalmPrayer
Leader:
God, You have created heaven and earth. You are the
sanctificaion of the saints and the justification of repentant
sinners.ReceiveusintothecommunityofYoursaintsthatwemay
eternallypraiseYou.
7. MarianPrayer
Leader:
HeavenlyFatherwethankyouforgivingusMaryasourMotherof
Yoursonandourmother.Aswepraythisrosaryonherhonor,we
dedicateourfamilies,ourongoingyouthcamp,ourcommunity
CFC,andourministryYFCtohermotherlycareandprotection.
Thorughherprayerandintercession,maywegrowclosertoyour
Son Jesus and may the spirit of unity, peace, and a desire for
reconciliation grow among us. Like Mary, may we constantly
ponderinurheartsthegreatmysteryofyourloveforusandseek
to do your will in all things Give us, like Mary, the insiughts and
awarenesstorecognizetheneedsofourbrothersandsistersand
thecouragetorespondtothoseinneed.Toseekthetruthandto
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workforjusticethatallmenmaycometoknowwhatitmeansto
beyourchildren.MotherMaryprayforus.
8. PrayerfortheYouthCamp
Leader:
Father, through the Immaculate Conception pf the virgin, You
prepared a worthy place for Your Son. IN view of the foreseen
death of Your Son, You preserved her from all sin. Through her
intercession,grantthatwemayalsoreachyouwithcleanhearts
throughourongoingYouthCampspeciallyto:
a. Our invited partcipants, that they may find new life rediscovering
yourSon;
b. OurSpeaker,_______________________defendhim/heragainstthe
treacheries and deception of Satan and help him/her by giving the
wisdomandknowledgetoimpart;
c. Our brothers/sisters as part of the Service Team, that they will be
foreverbeclothedwithgracesofservanthood;
d. Toourfacilitators,grantthemthegracetobecomeeffectiveworkers
inyurvineyard;
e. Toourfamiliesandlovedoneswhomwehaveleftathome,thatthey
willbeunderourprotectionandcare.
9. Pray:TheHolyRosarywithreflection
Note:RefertothenextpagesfortheHolyRosaryGuide
10. Sing:TeDeumorAstheDeer
11. DivinePraises
All:
BlessedbeGod,blessedbeHisHolyName
BlessedbeJesusChrist,trueGodandtrueman
BlessedbethenameofJesus,blessedbehisSacredHeart
BlessedbeHismostpreciousblood
BlessedbeJesusintheHolySacramentoftheAltar
BlessedbetheHolySpirit,theparaclete
BlessedbetheHolyMotherofGod,MarymostHoly
Blessedbehermostholyandimmaculateconception
Blessedbehergloriousassumption
BlessedbethenameofMary,virgin,andmother
BlessedbeSt.Joseph,hermostchastespouse
BlessedbeGodandHisangelsandsaints.
12. Sing:TheMagnificatorLetUsExaltHisNameTogether
13. PsalmPrayer
Leader:
Lord Jesus Christ, good shepherd of the church, You anoint with
the oil of salvation and who are born again in the Fountain of
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baptism.Govethemreposeinverdantpasturesandspreadyour
tablebeforethem
Leader:
LordJesusChrist,formidableisyourpowerandwonderfulisYour
Holiness! By your cross You have destroyed the sting of death.
Enlighten and Strengthen all who suffer that they may sing Your
praisesforever.
14. Sing:Psalm139
15. LsiteningtotheLord
Leader:
SpeakLordyourservantislistening,youhavethewordsofEternal
Life
ReadingoftheGospel
16. PrayerfortheSpreadoftheGospel
All:
GodourFather,Youwilltoallmentobesavedandcometothe
knowledge of your truth. Send workers into your great harvest
that the Gospel may be preached to every creature and your
peoplegatheredtogetherbythewordoflifeandstrengthenedby
thepowerofthesacramentsmayadvanceinthewayofsalvation
andlove,weaskyouthisthroughJesusChristYourSonwholives
andreignswithYouintheunityoftheHolySprit,oneGodforever
andever.Amen.
17. ConcludingPrayers
Leader:
Christ can save forever those who approach God through Him since He
livesalwaystomakeintercessionforthem,believingthiswesay:
All:
Lord,rememberyourpeople.
Leader:
As we are now having our Youth Camp, we call on the Son of Man to
blessthisundertaking.
All:
Leader:
Ourspeakerandteamleaderthattheymaybecomeyouranointe
spokespersonconveyingyourwisdomandknowledge.
All:
Leader:
Lord,remembertheServiceTeamitisinthemthatYourpresence
dwells
All:
Leader:
Guideourfamiliesandlovedoneswhomwehaveleftbehindthat
theymaybesafealwaysinYourgraceandblessings.
All:
Leader:
Lord allow us to continue the Youth Camp by continually
protectingthisplace,givingustheperseverancetopressonwith
thiscampandthestrengthtofighttemptation.
All:
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18. SimutaneousPraisingthen1slowsong
19. SimutaneousSingingintheSpiritthen1slowsong
20. Prayer
Leader:
AsyourpeopleliftourvoicestoYou,Father.Weknowtheevilof
ourways.SowepraytobefaithfulthroughthehelpofYourSpirit
and happy under your protecting hand. This we asl Through our
Lord,JesusChrist,YourSon,wholivesandreignswithYouinthe
unityoftheHolySpirit,oneGodforeverandever.Amen.
Leader;
TheLordblessusandkeepus!TheLordlethisfacetoshineupon
usandbegracioustous!TheLordlookuponusandkindlygiveus
peace!
All:
Amen.
21. SignoftheCross
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PRAYINGTHEHOLYROSARY
TheSignoftheCross:InthenameoftheFatheroftheSonandoftheHolySpirit.Amen
TheApostles'Creed:IbelieveinGodtheFatherAlmighty,Creatorofheavenandearth;andin
JesusChrist,HisonlySon,ourLord;WhowasconceivedbytheHolyGhost,bornoftheVirgin
Mary,sufferedunderPontiusPilate,wascrucified,diedandwasburied.Hedescendedintohell;
thethirddayHearoseagainfromthedead;Heascendedintoheaven,andseatedattheright
handofGod,theFatherAlmighty;fromthenceHeshallcometojudgethelivingandthedead.I
believeintheHolyGhost,theHolyCatholicChurch,thecommunionofsaints,theforgiveness
ofsins,theresurrectionofthebody,andlifeeverlasting.Amen
TheOurFather:OurFather,whoartinheaven,hallowedbeThyname:Thykingdomcome:Thy
will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread: and forgive us our
trespassesasweforgivethosewhotrespassagainstus.Andleadusnotintotemptation:but
deliverusfromevil.Amen.
TheHailMary:HailMary,fullofgrace;theLordiswiththee:blessedartthouamongwomen,
andblessedisthefruitofthywomb,Jesus.HolyMary,MotherofGod,prayforussinners,now
andatthehourofourdeath.Amen
Glory Be to the Father: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost.
Asitwasinthebeginning,isnowandevershallbe,worldwithoutend.Amen.
TheFatimaPrayer:"OmyJesus,forgiveusoursins,saveusfromthefiresofhell,andleadall
souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy".
The Hail, Holy Queen: Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy! our life, our sweetness, and our
hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs,
mourningandweepinginthisvalley,oftears.Turn,then,mostgraciousAdvocate,thineeyesof
mercytowardus;andafterthisourexileshowuntoustheblessedfruitofthywomb,Jesus;O
clement,Oloving,OsweetVirginMary.
Additionalprayers
"OGodwhoseonlybegottenSonhaspurchasedforustherewardsofeternallife,Grantthat
we beseech Thee while meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, we may both imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise,
throughthesameChristourLordAmen."
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MYSTERIESOFTHEHOLYROSARY
Monday
and
Saturday
1stTheAnnunciationoftheAngeltoMary
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of
Galilee,namedNazareth,toavirginespousedtoamanwhosenamewas
Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the
angelcameinuntoher,andsaid:"Hail,thouthatarthighlyfavoured,the
Lordiswiththee:blessedartthouamongwomen".Andwhenshesawhim,
she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of
salutationthisshouldbe.Andtheangelsaiduntoher:"Fearnot,Mary:for
thouhastfoundfavourwithGod.And,behold,thoushaltconceiveinthy
womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. He shall be
great,andshallbecalledtheSonoftheHighest"...AndMarysaid:"Beholdthehandmaidofthe
Lord;beituntomeaccordingtothyword".Andtheangeldepartedfromher.(Luke1,2638)
Oh Mary with Your "yes" You have opened heaven's ways, You have achieved the will of the
Father. You will be blessed for ever: Your intercession is heard in Heaven, because You have
acceptedGod'splan.Letuspraythatwecansay"yes"totheFatherineveryinstanceHeaskit
ofus.MaryhelpustobehumbleandobedienttoGod'swill.
2ndThevisitationofMarytoSaintElizabeth
Maryaroseinthosedays,andwentintothehillcountrywithhaste,intoa
city of Juda. And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted
Elisabeth.Anditcametopass,that,whenElisabethheardthesalutationof
Mary,thebabeleapedinherwomb;andElisabethwasfilledwiththeHoly
Ghost and she spoke out with a loud voice, and said: "Blessed art thou
among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb". ... And Mary said:
"My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my
Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for,
behold,fromhenceforthallgenerationsshallcallmeblessed.Forhethatismightyhath
donetomegreatthings;andholyishisname"...(Luke1,3949)
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Mary goes to visit Elisabeth: She carries God to Her cousin, for the love of Her brothers and
neighbours. Lord help us to carry Christ to others, like Mary did. Let us ask Mary the gift of
burningcharity.
3rdThenativityofJesusinBethlehem
Andsoitwas,that,whiletheywerethere,thedayswereaccomplishedthat
she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and
wrappedhiminswaddlingclothes,andlaidhiminamanger;becausethere
was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country
shepherdsabidinginthefield,keepingwatchovertheirflockbynight.And,
lo,theangeloftheLordcameuponthem,andthegloryoftheLordshone
round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto
them: "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which
shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a
Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe
wrappedinswaddlingclothes,lyinginamanger".(Luk2,612)
InfantJesusinthemanger.Mary,JosephandtheshepherdsadoreHim.LetusalsoadoreChrist,
theSonofGod,inthesilenceofoursoulandfromthedepthofourheart.LetusaskMaryto
makeusloveJesusmore,andalsothegiftofpovertyofspirit.
4thThepresentationofJesustotheTemple
AndwhenthedaysofherpurificationaccordingtothelawofMoseswere
accomplished,theybroughthimtoJerusalem,topresenthimtotheLord;
AndtoofferasacrificeaccordingtothatwhichissaidinthelawoftheLord,
Apairofturtledoves,ortwoyoungpigeons.And,behold,therewasaman
in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and
devout,waitingfortheconsolationofIsrael:andtheHolyGhostwasupon
him....WhentheparentsbroughtinthechildJesus,todoforhimafterthe
customofthelaw,Thentookhehimupinhisarms,andblessedGod,and
said:"Lord,nowlettestthouthyservantdepartinpeace,accordingtothy
word:Formineeyeshaveseenthysalvation...AlighttolightentheGentiles,andthegloryof
thypeopleIsrael."AndJosephandhismothermarveledatthosethingswhichwerespokenof
him.AndSimeonblessedthem,andsaiduntoMaryhismother:"Behold,thischildissetforthe
fallandrisingagainofmanyinIsrael;andforasignwhichshallbespokenagainst;(Yea,asword
shallpiercethroughthyownsoulalso,)thatthethoughtsofmanyheartsmayberevealed."(Luk
2,2235)
WeneedtopayattentiontothevoiceofGod,todiscernHiscallandacceptthemissionHegave
us. After the Simeon prophecy, Mary takes into Her Heart the wound of sorrow, but in the
silenceSheacceptsthewillofHerFather.
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5thThefindingofJesusintheTemple
NowhisparentswenttoJerusalemeveryyearatthefeastofthePassover.
And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the
customofthefeast.Andwhentheyhadfulfilledthedays,astheyreturned,
the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother
knewnotofit.Butthey,supposinghimtohavebeeninthecompany,went
a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and
acquaintance. And when they found him not, they turned back again to
Jerusalem, seeking him And it came to pass, that after three days they
found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing
them,andaskingthemquestions.Andallthatheardhimwereastonishedathisunderstanding
andanswers.Andwhentheysawhim,theywereamazed:andhismothersaiduntohim:"Son,
whyhastthouthusdealtwithus?Behold,thyfatherandIhavesoughttheesorrowing".Andhe
said unto them: "How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's
business?"Andtheyunderstoodnotthesayingwhichhespakeuntothem.Andhewentdown
with them,and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these
sayingsinherheart.(Luk2,4151)
LetusthinkofhowmanytimeswehavebeenfarfromJesus;fromthatJesus,whowithsomuch
lovehasdiedforus.LetusmeditatethatinthedifficultiesoflifetheonlysafetyisfindingJesus
andneveragainleavinghisgreatlove.
Tuesday
and
Friday
1stTheAgonyofJesusinthegarden
Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith
untothedisciples,Sityehere,whileIgoandprayyonder.Andhetookwith
himPeterandthetwosonsofZebedee,andbegantobesorrowfulandvery
heavy.Thensaithheuntothem:"Mysoulisexceedingsorrowful,evenunto
death:tarryyehere,andwatchwithme".Andhewentalittlefarther,and
fellonhisface,andprayed,saying:"OmyFather,ifitbepossible,letthis
cuppassfromme:neverthelessnotasIwill,butasthouwilt".(Mat26,36
39).Andbeinginanagonyheprayedmoreearnestly:andhissweatwasas
itweregreatdropsofbloodfallingdowntotheground.(Luk22,44)
In the forsaking prayer to the Father, Jesus found strength, trust, and an angel was sent to
comfortHim.SoJesuswillbeourcomfortingangel.It'sasHesaidtous:"Whydoyouworryin
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yourdifficulties?Bestronginme;looktoyourGodinyourmosttroubledhour,andyouwillbe
triumphant."LetusasktoforsakeourselvestoGod,toalwaysdoHiswill.
2ndThescourgingofJesusatthepillar
Whenthemorningwascome,allthechiefpriestsandeldersofthepeople
tookcounselagainstJesustoputhimtodeath.Andwhentheyhadbound
him,theyledhimaway,anddeliveredhimtoPontiusPilatethegovernor.
AndJesusstoodbeforethegovernor:andthegovernoraskedhim,saying:
"Art thou the King of the Jews?" And Jesus said unto him: "Thou sayest".
And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered
nothing.ThensaidPilateuntohim:"Hearestthounothowmanythingsthey
witness against thee?" And he answered him to never a word Pilate saith
untothem:"WhatshallIdothenwithJesuswhichiscalledChrist?"Theyall
sayuntohim:"Lethimbecrucified!"Andthegovernorsaid:"Why,whatevilhathhedone?"
Buttheycriedoutthemore,saying:"Lethimbecrucified!"(Mat27).AndsoPilate,willingto
contentthepeople,releasedBarabbasuntothem,anddeliveredJesus,whenhehadscourged
him,tobecrucified.(Mar15,15)
Howmanypains,howmanytorments,andhowmanywoundsonthebodyofJesus?Howmuch
bloodfallstotheground,whileHistormenterslaugh,insulthim,andgathertheirstrengthtohit
theinnocentbodyofJesusagain?LetusasktoaccepteveryinsultfortheloveofourLord,and
alsoatrueregretforoursins.
3rdTheCrowningwithThorns
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and
gathereduntohimthewholebandofsoldiers.Andtheystrippedhim,and
put on him a scarlet robe. And when they had platted a crown of thorns,
theyputituponhishead,andareedinhisrighthand:andtheybowedthe
knee before him, and mocked him, saying:" Hail, King of the Jews!" And
they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head. And
afterthattheyhadmockedhim,theytooktherobeofffromhim,andput
hisownraimentonhim,andledhimawaytocrucifyhim.(Mat27,2731)
Think of the indignity, outrage, pain, and humiliation that Jesus suffered.
TheystrippedHimofeverydignity;Hewastreatedastheguiltofourworstsins.Heseemsto
saytous:"Whydoyoudespairwhenyousuffer?Isthatthewayyouloveme?Meditateabout
my passions and find in them great riches." Let us ask the gift of patience to accept all
humiliations,thinkingofhowJesussufferedforus.
4thTheCarryingoftheCross
And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian,
coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might
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bearitafterJesus.Andtherefollowedhimagreatcompanyofpeople,andofwomen,which
alsobewailedandlamentedhim.ButJesusturninguntothemsaid:"DaughtersofJerusalem,
weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. For, behold, the days are
coming,inwhichtheyshallsay,blessedarethebarren,andthewombsthatneverbare,and
thepapswhichnevergavesuck"....Andtherewerealsotwoother,malefactors,ledwithhim
tobeputtodeath..(Luk23,2632)
EvenifHehadsufferedjustforyou,Jesuswouldhaveacceptedsuchpains;greatisHislovefor
you.AlongtheroadtoCalvaryJesusseesMary,HisMother.Canweimaginethemomentwhen
theireyesmet?OhhowHerHeartmusthaveached.LetuspraytoMaryforthegracetoalways
acceptourcross,sothatsheandJesusmaybearit.
5thThecrucifixionanddeathofJesus
NowtherestoodbythecrossofJesushismother,andhismother'ssister,
Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore
sawhismother,andthedisciplestandingby,whomheloved,hesaithunto
his mother:" Woman, behold thy son!" Then saith he to the disciple:
"Behold thy mother!" And from that hour that disciple took her unto his
ownhome.(John19,2527)
JesuswishestoseeusclosetoHisMother;Hewishesthat,likechildren,we
keep our hand in the hand of Mary. That is what He wants. He asks us to
looktotheheavenlyMotherthatisdependingonher.HeasksthatweacceptOurLadyasour
trueMother,whowilligniteinusaferventloveofHerSon.Mary,wetrustinYou,takeusand
putusintherefugeofYourImmaculateHeart,healwithYourhumilityourpride,thatsooften
takesusfarfromGod.
Wednesday
and
Sunday
1stTheResurrectionofJesusChrist
IntheendoftheSabbath,asitbegantodawntowardthefirstdayofthe
week,cameMaryMagdaleneandtheotherMarytoseethesepulcher.And,
behold,therewasagreatearthquake:fortheangeloftheLorddescended
from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat
upon it. And the angel answered and said unto the women: "Fear not ye!
ForIknowthatyeseekJesus,whichwascrucified.Heisnothere.Forheis
risen,ashesaid".(Mat28,16)
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TherisenJesushasprovedthatman,togetherwithHim,canhavepoweroversinandtherefore
death. Jesus, help raiseus, deliver us from sin, from evil, give us Your light, gives us Yourjoy.
Rekindleinsideusthelove,thefaith,thehopefulness,andthegiftofprayer.LetusaskMaryfor
thegiftofanunshakeablefaith.
2ndTheAscensionofJesustoHeaven
Andastheyarespeakingthesethings,Jesushimselfstoodinthemidstof
them, and saith to them, "Peace to you"; being amazed, and becoming
affrighted; they were thinking themselves to see a spirit. And he said to
them, "Why are ye troubled? And wherefore do reasonings come up in
yourhearts?Seemyhandsandmyfeet,thatIamhe;handlemeandsee,
becauseaspirithathnotfleshandbones,asyeseemehaving."Andhaving
saidthis,heshowedtothemthehandsandthefeet...."And,lo,Idosend
the promise of my Father upon you, but ye abide ye in the city of
Jerusalem till ye be clothed with power from on high." And he led them
forthwithoutuntoBethany,andhavinglifteduphishandshedidblessthem,anditcameto
pass, in his blessing them, he was parted from them, and was borne up to the heaven. (Luk
24,3651)
Jesus,YouhavenotdesertedYourapostlesinanguish,buthavegiventhemthejoyofknowing
Jesus"glorified"over40days.AfterYourAscension,YougrantedtoallthosewhoseekYouthe
gift of recieving You inthe Eucharist. ThroughMary we trust in you.Mary, giveus thegift of
hope.
3rdTheDescentoftheHolyGhost
And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one
accordinoneplace.Andsuddenlytherecameasoundfromheavenasofa
rushingmightywind,anditfilledallthehousewheretheyweresitting.And
there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon
each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to
speakwithothertongues,astheSpiritgavethemutterance.(Act2,14)
Jesus, infuse us with the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, enlighten us with the
lightofYourSpirit,withHisstrengthenterinthedeepestpartsofourhearts
andhealus.Deliverus;fillupourheartswithYourlove.MakeusapostlesofYours,dearLord.
Let us ask Mary the gift of true love, the gift of prayer from the heart.
"Come Holy Spirit, come by means of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of
Mary,YourwellbelovedSpouse."
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4thTheAssumptionoftheBlessedVirginMaryintoHeaven
BlessedartthouofthemosthighGodaboveallthewomenupontheearth;
and blessed be the Lord God, which hath created the heavens and the
earth,whichhathdirectedtheetothecuttingoffoftheheadofthechiefof
our enemies. ... Thou hast done all these things by thine hand: thou hast
donemuchgoodtoIsrael,andGodispleasedtherewith:blessedbethouof
theAlmightyLordforevermore.Andallthepeoplesaid,sobeit.(Jdt13,18
20;15,10)
NowthatMaryisraisedintoheaven,shepraysforhersonsanddaughters,
thosesonsanddaughtersJesusleftherwhenHewasonthecross.Mary,prayforus,Youknow
ourfears,takeusintoYourHeart,theHeartofaMother.Helpusnowandinthetimeofour
deathtobewithYouinHeaven.WeaskofyouadevotiontoYourImmaculateHeart,wherewe
maytakerefugeintimesoftrouble.
5thTheCoronationoftheBlessedVirginMary,QueenofHeavenandEarth
Thereappearedagreatsigninheaven:awomanclothedwiththesun,with
themoonunderherfeet,andonherheadacrownoftwelvestars.(Rev12,
1)
LetustrustinMary,LetuscalltoHer,letusloveher,andletusconfidein
her,becauseshegivesheralltous.WehaveaMotherinHeavenwhoisalso
aQueen;thusweneedtoturntoherwithfullfaithandhopefulness.Ifwe
askforsomethingwhileprayingtheHolyRosary,itwillbegrantedtous.Ask
herforthegiftofprayer,aprayeroftheheart,saidonlyforlove,alovefor
herandJesus.Letusalsoaskforaconsistencyofprayer,toalwaysbejoinedtoHerHeart,and
thereforetotheHeartofJesus.
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Thursday
1stTheBaptismofJesus
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But
Johntriedtodeterhim,saying,"Ineedtobebaptizedbyyou,anddoyou
come
to
me?"
Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all
righteousness."
Then
John
consented.
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that
momentheavenwasopened,andhesawtheSpiritofGoddescendinglike
adoveandlightingonhim.Andavoicefromheavensaid,"ThisismySon,
whomIlove;withhimIamwellpleased.(Mt3,1317)
The Baptism in the Jordan is first of all a mystery of light. Here, as Christ descends into the
waters,theinnocentonewhobecamesinforoursake(cf.2Cor5:21),theheavensopenwide
andthevoiceoftheFatherdeclareshimthebelovedSon(cf.Mt3:17andparallels),whilethe
Spiritdescendsonhimtoinvesthimwiththemissionwhichheistocarryout.
2ndTheweddingofCana
On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother
wasthere,andJesusandhisdiscipleshadalsobeeninvitedtothewedding.
Whenthewinewasgone,Jesus'mothersaidtohim,"Theyhavenomore
wine."
"Dear woman, why do you involve me?" Jesus replied, "My time has not
yet
come."
Hismothersaidtotheservants,"Dowhateverhetellsyou."Nearbystood
six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing,
eachholdingfromtwentytothirtygallons.Jesussaidtotheservants,"Fill
thejarswithwater";sotheyfilledthemtothebrim.Thenhetoldthem,"Nowdrawsomeout
andtakeittothemasterofthebanquet."Theydidso,andthemasterofthebanquettasted
thewaterthathadbeenturnedintowine.Hedidnotrealizewhereithadcomefrom,though
the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside and said,
"Everyonebringsoutthechoicewinefirstandthenthecheaperwineaftertheguestshavehad
too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now."
This,thefirstofhismiraculoussigns,JesusperformedinCanaofGalilee.Hethusrevealedhis
glory,andhisdisciplesputtheirfaithinhim.(Jn2,112)
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Another mystery of light is the first of the signs, given at Cana (cf. Jn 2:1 12), when Christ
changes water into wine and opens the hearts of the disciples to faith, thanks to the
interventionofMary,thefirstamongbelievers.
3rdTheproclamationoftheKingdomofGod
"Thetimehascome,"hesaid."ThekingdomofGodisnear.Repentand
believethegoodnews!"(Mk1,15)
The preaching by which Jesus proclaims the coming of the Kingdom of
God,callstoconversion(cf.Mk1:15)andforgivesthesinsofallwhodraw
neartohiminhumbletrust(cf.Mk2:313;Lk7:4748):theinauguration
ofthatministryofmercywhichhe continuestoexerciseuntiltheendof
theworld,particularlythroughtheSacramentofReconciliationwhichhe
hasentrustedtohisChurch(cf.Jn20:2223).
4thTheTransfiguration
About eight days after Jesus said this; he took Peter, John and James
withhimandwentupontoamountaintopray.Ashewaspraying,the
appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a
flash of lightning. Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious
splendor, talking with Jesus. They spoke about his departure, which he
wasabouttobringtofulfillmentatJerusalem.Peterandhiscompanions
wereverysleepy,butwhentheybecamefullyawake,theysawhisglory
and the two men standing with him. As the men were leaving Jesus,
Peter said to him, "Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up
threesheltersoneforyou,oneforMosesandoneforElijah."(Hedidnotknowwhathewas
saying.)
While he was speaking, a cloud appearedand enveloped them, and they were afraid as they
enteredthecloud.Avoicecamefromthecloud,saying,"ThisismySon,whomIhavechosen;
listentohim."Whenthevoicehadspoken,theyfoundthatJesuswasalone.Thediscipleskept
thistothemselves,andtoldnooneatthattimewhattheyhadseen.(Luk9,2835)
The mystery of light par excellence is the Transfiguration, traditionallybelieved to have taken
place on Mount Tabor. The glory of the Godhead shines forth from the face of Christ as the
FathercommandstheastonishedApostlestolistentohim(cf.Lk9:35andparallels)andto
preparetoexperiencewithhimtheagonyofthePassion,soastocomewithhimtothejoyof
theResurrectionandalifetransfiguredbytheHolySpirit.
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5thTheinstitutionoftheEucharist
While they wereeating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it,
and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take it; this is my body."
Thenhetookthecup,gavethanksandofferedittothem,andtheyall
drank
from
it.
"Thisismybloodofthecovenant,whichispouredoutformany,"he
saidtothem."Itellyouthetruth;Iwillnotdrinkagainofthefruitof
the vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God."
(Mk14,2225)
A final mystery of light is the institution of the Eucharist, in which Christ offers his body and
bloodasfoodunderthesignsofbreadandwine,andtestifiestotheendhisloveforhumanity
(Jn13:1),forwhosesalvationhewillofferhimselfinsacrifice.
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