10. STRENGTHS OF THE MODERN YOUTH
Young People
are Dynamic,
Confident
and Energetic
“I have obeyed each commandment since I
was young.” (Mk. 10:18-22)
11.
12. WEAKNESSES OF THE MODERN YOUTH
Jesus said, “Go and sell all your
belongings and give the proceeds
to the poor. Then come and follow
Me.” (Mk.10:21)
13. FLOODED WITH SO MUCH
MATERIALISM AND WORLDLINESS
“Upon hearing this, the rich
young man became sad and
went away” (Mk.10:22)
WEAKNESSES OF THE MODERN YOUTH
21. THE YOUTH IN THE HEART OF CHRIST
AND THE CHURCH
“and Jesus looked at him with love.” Mk.10:21
Jesus loved
you and gave
His life for you.
“Each of us is the result of a thought of God. Each of us is
willed. Each of us is loved. Each of us is necessary.”
― Pope Benedict XVI
22. The youth as hope
and future of the
Church
“Dear young people, let yourselves be taken over by the
light of Christ, and spread that light wherever you are.”
– Blessed John Paul II
THE YOUTH IN THE HEART OF CHRIST
AND THE CHURCH
23. The youth as new
evangelizers
“So do not keep Christ to yourselves! Share with
others the joy of your faith.” – Pope Benedict XVI
WYD ‘11
THE YOUTH IN THE HEART OF CHRIST
AND THE CHURCH
24. THE YOUTH IS THE CHURCH
THE YOUTH IN THE HEART OF CHRIST
AND THE CHURCH
25. POINTS FOR REFLECTION
1. 2. 3.
HOW DID I
CARRY OUT
MY ROLE AS
A YOUTH IN
MY PARISH?
HOW CAN I
SHARE MY
FAITH IN
JESUS TO
OTHER
PEOPLE?
WHAT CAN I
DO IN ORDER
TO LIVE A LIFE
OF SIMPLICITY
AS A
RESPONSE TO
CHRIST’S
CALL?
33. This are the sacraments where we
become members of the Christian
community
It draws us into full union with Christ
It empowers us to carry out our mission
as Christians
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
34. BAPTISM
The sacrament
when we first
receive God’s
sanctifying grace
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptize them, in the
name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
(Mt. 28:19)
35. Fruits of Baptism
We become God’s
children
We are incorporated in
the Church
New life in Christ
BAPTISM
36. MATTER OF BAPTISM: WATER
"Truly, truly,
unless one is born
of water and the
Spirit, he cannot
enter the kingdom
of God.“ (Jn.3:3)
BAPTISM
37. CONFIRMATION
through this
sacrament, the
faithful is more
perfectly bound
in the Church and
her mission,
endowed with
the strength from
the Holy Spirit
38. the sacrament
where we
receive the 7
gifts of the Holy
Spirit
“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come
upon you and you will be my witnesses.” (Acts 1:8)
CONFIRMATION
39. Acts 19:5-6 - the people of Ephesus were baptized in Christ,
but Paul laid hands on them to seal them with the Holy
Spirit.
Fruit: Strengthen and Confirm the
grace of Baptism
CONFIRMATION
40. Fruit:
Empowers the
faithful to be a
Witness of Christ
In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel
of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him
with the Holy Spirit of promise (Eph. 1:13)
CONFIRMATION
42. EUCHARIST
Instituted by
Christ during the
Last Supper
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given
thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat;
this is my body.“ (Mt. 26:26)
43. the sacrament
where we
encounter and
receive the Body
and Blood of
Jesus
Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me
will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.
(Jn. 6:35)
EUCHARIST
44. the highest form
of prayer and act
of thanksgiving
(Eucharistien)
EUCHARIST
45. BASIC DESCRIPTION OF THE EUCHARIST
Thanksgiving
Sacrifice
Real Presence of Christ
EUCHARIST
46. FRUITS:
We receive the Body and Blood of
Christ
Forgiveness of our sins and the sins of
others including the dead
We are in communion with the Church
EUCHARIST
49. Rooted in Christ’s healing ministry of
curing the sick and calling people to
repentance
SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
50. The sacrament in which the Church
continues the healing ministry of Christ
SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
51. WHAT ARE THE SACRAMENTS OF
HEALING?
The sacraments of healing are
Penance/Reconciliation and Anointing of
the Sick
52. RECONCILIATION
the sacrament where we ask for God’s
mercy and forgiveness by confessing our
sins and live a life of renewal
“Receive the Holy Spirit.
For those whose sins you
forgive are forgiven; for
those whose sins you
retain are retained.
(Jn.20:22-23)
53. FRUITS:
Remits all our sins
and gives sanctifying
grace
We are reconciled
with God and the
Church
RECONCILIATION
54. MATTER:
Confession of Sins
Absolution
(authority of the
priest to forgive
sins)
“God’s mercy is greater than any sin.” – St. Faustina
RECONCILIATION
55. ANOINTING OF THE SICK
the sacrament given to
the severely ill and the
dying to give them
healing and strength of
body and spirit during
time of illnesses
“You will lay your hands on the sick, who will recover.”
(Mk. 16:18)
56. FRUITS:
Unites the sick person with the
passion of Jesus
Gives him comfort, peace and
strength
Forgives all sins
Restores the person in good health
if it is good for his salvation
Prepares him for a peaceful death
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
60. WHAT IS VOCATION?
comes from the Latin word
“Vocare” which means
“to call”
it is also a chosen way of life
in which we commit
ourselves to God, to the
Church and the need of
others
67. HOLY MATRIMONY
is a sacrament and covenant
of love between man and
woman which models the love
between Christ and His Church
FOR THIS REASON A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER AND SHALL BE
JOINED TO HIS WIFE, AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH.
This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ and the church.
(Eph.5:31=32)
68. 3 FUNDAMENTAL PROPERTIES OF
MARRIAGE
UNITY (ONENESS OF MAN AND WOMAN)
INDISSOLUBILITY (WE CANNOT DIVORCE OUR
SPOUSE)
FECUNDITY (OPEN TO THE PROCREATION OF
CHILDREN)
“Let no man separate what God has joined.” (Mt. 19:6)
69. FRUITS OF HOLY MATRIMONY
Perpetual and
Exclusive Bond
Sacramental Grace
70. MATTER OF HOLY MATRIMONY
EXCHANGE OF
CONSENT
“For this reason, man shall leave his father and mother and be
with his wife, and the two of them shall become one flesh.
(Mt.19:5)
72. RELATION OF THE SACRAMENTS TO OUR
NATURAL GROWTH AS HUMAN PERSONS
BAPTISM
CONFIRMATION
EUCHARIST
RECONCILIATION
AND ANOINTING
MATRIMONY AND
HOLY ORDERS
PHYSICAL BIRTH
MATURITY
NOURISHMENT
PHYSICAL &
PSYCHOLOGICAL
HEALING
COMMUNITY, FAMILY
AND LEADERSHIP
73. LETS MAKE IT SIMPLE
Sacraments are rituals
instituted by Christ to
make us one in Him
Sacraments are visible
signs instituted by Christ
in order to give grace
74. Sacraments originated
from the saving actions
of Christ and in His
name, is continued by
the Church
LETS MAKE IT SIMPLE
75. •How do we live out the
effects and grace we
receive from the
Sacraments?
The
Question
is
78. A person who commits Himself to
follow Jesus
“Come
and follow
me.”
Mk. 10:21
WHO IS A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST?
79. HOW DO WE COMMIT OURSELVES TO JESUS?
know Him and
love Him more
I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that
raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his
death. Phil. 3:10
80. Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must
deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Mt. 16:24
Be selfless like
Jesus
HOW DO WE COMMIT OURSELVES TO JESUS?
81. Obey and live out His teachings
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into
practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain
came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that
house; yet it did not fall.” Mt.7:24-25
HOW DO WE COMMIT OURSELVES TO JESUS?
82. Talk to Him, PRAY
Encounter and
receive Him in
the Eucharist
HOW DO WE COMMIT OURSELVES TO JESUS?
83. WHO IS A DISCIPLE OF
CHRIST?
A PERSON WHO
BRINGS THE GOOD
NEWS AND THE LIGHT
OF CHRIST TO OTHERS
You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before
others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father
in heaven. Mt. 5:14-16