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Build SVDP For The Future With Young People. Annual Meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul New Orleans, Louisiana September 7-11, 2010. Design Your Plan. What kind of conference do you want?. Youth Conference under the Parish Conference Parish School Youth Group
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Build SVDP For The Future With Young People Annual Meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul New Orleans, Louisiana September 7-11, 2010
Design Your Plan What kind of conference do you want? • Youth Conference under the Parish Conference • Parish School • Youth Group • Young Adult Conference • High School or University Conference • Conference that works with a Council or District
Under a Parish Conference Parish Schools
Independent of a Parish Conference • High Schools
Display A Model Invite Young People to see Catholic, Lay Organization Service Spirituality Friendship
Begin Construction • Leader – Key The role of the leader will take on different responsibilities depending on age group Organizer Chauffeur Chaperone Delegator
Lay a Foundation Education Parish School Religious Education Program Youth Group Publicize Bulletin Displays
Frame and Insulate the Structure • Formal SVDP Youth Conference Meeting once a month Officers Service Spiritual Formation Vincentian Reflections
Complete the Interior • Formation/Spirituality • Service/Reflection • Inclusion/Change
Sold Society presence on 15 university/college campuses Five universities/colleges that work at SVDP sites Twelve high school conferences Two Council office youth ministry groups Eleven youth conferences Twelve elementary conferences Five young adult conferences
www.svdpusa.org www.svdpusa.net/youth
Holy Family SVdP Youth Conference Orlando, Florida Southeast Region
“I feel good when I help the poor. It makes me realize how fortunate I am.” Michael – Grade 8 – Holy Family School Treasurer of Conference
“Helping others makes me feel great! It makes me feel like I’ve made a difference.” Jacob -- Grade 9 Lake Highland Preparatory School
Meredith- Bishop Moore High School --“Helping the poor makes me feel awesome. I make a difference in the world today.” Jesus.” Jade- Dr. Phillips High School --“Helping the poor feels great! I am so fortunate to be able to help others because not only does it make me feel great inside, but also helps me grow as a Christian in my faith with Jesus.”
Lauren – Bishop Moore High School – “Helping the poor gives me a feeling I can’t describe. It makes me feel like I am loved by someone else each time I help out. It helps me realize that I’m a good Christian. Every time I help out I know that my work is appreciated.” Lauren – Bishop Moore High School – “When I help the poor it makes me feel good that I was able to help someone out. It makes me appreciate what I have and grow closer to God.”
“Helping out in the community makes me appreciate what I have and I am very grateful for it. It feels good to help out the needy. My experience as a member of SVdP Youth group has ultimately made me into a better person.” Erik – Bishop Moore High School