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June 2011 Prepared by the Lasallian Youth Ministry Coordinator James Camden

June 2011 Prepared by the Lasallian Youth Ministry Coordinator James Camden. Goals of Lasallian Youth Ministry Activities Faith development: To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today Service opportunities:

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June 2011 Prepared by the Lasallian Youth Ministry Coordinator James Camden

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  1. June 2011 Prepared by the Lasallian Youth Ministry Coordinator James Camden

  2. Goals of Lasallian Youth Ministry Activities Faith development: To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today Service opportunities: To draw young people into responsible participation in the life of a Lasallian school and volunteer opportunities beyond the school Community experience: To foster the personal and spiritual growth of each young person

  3. Focus Areas of Lasallian Youth Ministry Providing opportunities for growth in: Community Life Catechesis/Evangelisation Leadership Development Justice and Service Prayer and Worship Pastoral Care

  4. Lasallian Youth Ministry Coordinator Lasallian Youth Ministers Lasallian “Share the Mission” Volunteers Lasallian Youth Leaders

  5. Lasallian Youth Ministers Lasallian Youth Ministers are part-time-paid employees of the District and are responsible for animating the faith development of young people in our Lasallian tradition. Their ministry is predominantly within their ‘base school’ but approximately 20% of their time is spent assisting in schools without a Lasallian Youth Minister or on a team initiative. Their role involves coordinating the Lasallian Youth Leaders (LYL’s) Program, school retreats and reflection days, and creating new and innovative experiences of faith, service and community for young people. They have a responsibility to engage and connect Lasallian Volunteers (former students) to assist in the ‘youth ministry life’ of their base school when possible. 13

  6. IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS

  7. Lasallian Youth Leaders (LYL’s) LYL’s are positive Christian role models in the school community in the areas of faith, service and community with a particular focus on the junior students of the school. They assist with reflection days and class visits on various topics and participate in a number of social justice activities. Their membership is by choice and they participate in a training day. These young people are the target audience of youth ministry in schools. 1200

  8. Services available to Lasallian Schools Many Lasallian schools use the services of other youth ministry organisations that are available for particular year levels. They are often over priced, difficult to book, and provide leaders and facilitators who will never again have contact with the students of our schools. Lasallian Youth Ministry offers an alternative to this by providing retreats and reflection days that use ‘Lasallian Volunteers’ – usually former students of the school. This is also a great initiative to provide Lasallian Volunteers with an opportunity to further their youth ministry skills. 1000 students 50 Lasallian Volunteers

  9. Lasallian Encounter Days/Afternoons/Weekends These are leadership days/afternoons/weekends that bring together Lasallian Youth Leaders from clusters of schools within regions. The time is spent furthering skills as leaders and adding to their knowledge of De La Salle. The students particularly hone their skills on working with junior students. Attracts approximately 60 LYL’s each event

  10. District Lasallian Leadership Seminar (Australia, New Zealand & PNG) The school leaders of each Lasallian school come together for 5 days to explore and share in their Lasallian heritage, leadership from a Lasallian and gospel perspective and to feel and develop a greater sense of Lasallian community. 70 attend from 23 schools

  11. Lasallian Youth Gatherings Young Lasallians from the District gather every 2 years for guest speakers, presentations, prayer, community activities, and an outreach project. Within the 3 separate regions smaller gatherings are held on a more regular basis. The true nature and purpose of the gathering is to share our Lasallian experiences in faith, service & community. They are held in different cities each time. Attracts approx 100 participants each event

  12. POST SCHOOL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

  13. Share the Mission ‘Share the Mission’ is a volunteer program of Lasallian Youth Ministry and the De La Salle Brothers in the District of Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. ‘Share the Mission’ provides committed and talented volunteers to Lasallian works for a period of nine months, full-time, and creatively provides an avenue for volunteers to serve, grow, change their own life, and the lives of others who are marginalised in any way. ‘Share the Mission’ is an opportunity to be formally associated for the Lasallian mission whilst connected to a Brother’s Community for inspiration and discipleship. This unique ministry is about building and strengthening Lasallian relationships in order to bring young people closer to God. 10

  14. Camp LaSalle Adelaide, Melbourne, New Zealand, Sydney, Queensland This is a camp provided to disadvantaged junior students of Lasallian schools each year. Schools are encouraged to find young people who may have struggled during the year in any way or form whether it be school, home life or socially. Lasallian Volunteers are sought from the local area to provide leadership and mentoring to the young people present. Follow up programs mean that this relationship is ongoing. Attracts 80 Lasallian Volunteers each year Attracts 120 young people each year

  15. Balgo Hills Summer Camps, Western Australia Balgo is an Aboriginal community, 900kms north-west of Alice Springs, just inside the WA boarder. The local school is conducted by the De La Salle Brothers. A 2 week program for young Lasallians runs twice a year during the Summer holidays to provide activities for the local young people. Lasallian Volunteers are sourced from Lasallian schools. Attracts approximately 20 Lasallian Volunteers each year

  16. PNG Youth Ministry Road Show This is a 12 day program where Lasallian Volunteers are challenged to serve and deliver leadership training and Lasallian formation to young people in the four schools of Port Moresby. Volunteers in the program deepen the impact of the Lasallian mission in PNG whilst developing their awareness and understanding of what it means to be Lasallian in a developing country. The Lasallian Volunteers complete the trip by facilitating the PNG Lasallian Leadership Seminar for 180 prefects in the region. Attracts approximately 6 Lasallian Volunteers each year

  17. www.lasallianyouthministry.org.au

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