YEAR OF THE YOUTH

• In preparation for the celebration of

the 500th Year of Christianity in the
Philippines, the CBCP has declared
2019 as the Year of the Youth. The
year-long celebration will reflect on
the theme
“Filipino Youth in Mission:
Beloved, Gifted, Empowered”.
Four objectives:
*youth in formation
*youth in community
*Church and society
*youth in mission
*youth ministry and youth ministers.
FILIPINO YOUTH IN
MISSION: BELOVED.
GIFTED. EMPOWERED
BELOVED.
• YOU ARE BELOVED: Just like John the beloved disciple,
who in his youth was called by the Lord to follow Him,
the Church loves you with special affection, and we share
with you the same call from the Lord. You are loved by
the Father as Jesus declared to His disciples, “As the
Father loves me, so I also love you” and He then invites
you to remain in His love by following His
commandments. Only then will you experience the joy
that is complete. The Church in the Philippines seeks to
show you the same love “KA-LAKBAY”, especially through
her youth ministry, whose aspiration is to raise you up
and carry you lovingly through life, with all its trials and
tribulations.
GIFTED.
• YOU ARE GIFTED: The Sacrament of Baptism you received
initiated you into the life of God and with God. Through the
Sacrament of Confirmation, you were gifted with the Holy
Spirit who inflames you with faith, passion, and courage. Your
fresh and energetic youthfulness is also a gift, enabling you to
commit yourselves in service of others, as well as renewing
the Church and the world. To the countless youth volunteers
and missionaries who share their gifts in the building up of
God’s Reign—upholding and defending life and human dignity,
the environment, justice, freedom and peace, among others—
your families, the Church and our society recognize you, and
need more of your willingness and dedication. You clearly
remind us that a life embraced and shared whole heartedly
contributes to the ongoing work of creation and glorifies God.
EMPOWERED.
• YOU ARE EMPOWERED: In the face of so many problems and
difficulties today affecting our Christian life, families, social
relationships and communities, as well as various personal and
socio-cultural concerns you raised in your letter, you are able to
exhibit the humility to seek the support that will lead you to
discover your strengths and capabilities to live meaningful lives. Like
Mary, you are humble enough to proclaim. This pleases not only the
Lord but also your elders, because you are making us an important
part of your development into mature individuals, fully aware of
being persons called by God, capable of discerning decisions that
positively impact your lives and those of others. We all long for a
better world and society, for a renewed Church, and we see you as
protagonists of this change, as the dynamic force of the Church now,
when you reach out to the peripheries to bring Jesus and His
message of salvation to the lost, the least and the last, including
other young people like you who yearn to be loved, gifted and
empowered.
.INTEGRAL YOUTH MINISTRY.
FILIPINO
YOUTH IN
MISSION
“AGTUTUBO TI SANGKA-
GIMONGAN’’
 ‘’The church is
meant to be the
sacrament of
God’s love- that
is, to teach as
Christ taught, to
YOUTH MINISTRY
• Specific branch of the Church’s
mission, directed to and involving
the young in general. Youth
ministry indeed flows from the
selfsame overall ministry of the
Church, but it is carried out as a
concrete expression addressed to
the young in their everyday
situation.
Goals:
•TO ESTABLISH AND
STRENGHTEN THE YOUTH’S
RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
•TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES
FOR PERSONAL GROWTH
•TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
Characteristics
• YOUTH MINISTRY IS CHRIST-CENTERED
• YOUTH MINISTRY IS A MINISTRY OF THE
CHURCH
• YOUTH MINISTRY IS CONCERENED WITH
THE GROWTH OF THE TOTAL PERSON
• YOUTH MINISTRY IS YOUTH-FOCUSED
• YOUTH MINISTRY IS COMMUNITARIAN
• YOUTH MINISTRY IS INTERACTIVE
• YOUTH MINISTRY IS SELF DUPLICATING
MISSION
WE, THE IYM PLAYS A SUBSTANTIAL ROLE IN OUR
JOURNEY FOR ISPIRITUAL AND MORAL
TRANSFORMSTION DO HEREBY COMMIT OURSELVES
TO:
1. EMPOWER THE YOUTH IN SUSTAINING THE
SISA.
2. FORM THE YOUTH GUIDED BY THE GOSPEL
VALUES OF TRUTH, JUSTICE, PEACE, LOVE AND
CORE VALUES OF PRAYER, COMMITMENT,
RESPONSIBILITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND;
3. AWAKEN THE YOUTH TO BECOME MORALLY
AND ISPIRITUALLY RESPONSIBLE.
VISSION
• A COMMUNITY OF YOUNG CHRISTIANS WHOSE
FAITH ARE FULLY ALIVE WORKING TOGETHER WITH
CHRIST AS THE CENTER OF OUR LIVES TOWARDS A
HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT FOCUSING ON MORAL AND
SPIRITUAL ASPECTS, EMPOWERING AND INVOLVING
THEM IN THE ATTAINMENT IN THE INVOLVEMENT OF
THE OBJECTIVES AND PASTORAL THRUST OF THE
ARCHDIOCESE THROUGH THE SISA.
HISTORY AND
OTHER FACTS
• YOUTH OF ILOCOS SUR
ENCOUNTER CHRIST (YISEC) WAS
THE FIRST NAME OF IYM
• IT WAS STARTED ON OCTOBER 29,
1983, WITH ABBOT SANTOS
RABANG AS ITS FIRST YOUTH
DIRECTOR.
HISTORY AND
OTHER FACTS
• THERE WERE THREE (3) FORMATIONS THE
YOUTH UNDERWENT DURING THAT TIME:
• 1 BIROK
• 2 SARAK
• 3 LIDER

• YISEC WAS CHANGED TO INTEGRAL YOUTH

MINISTRY (IYM) DURING THE TERM OF
REV. FR. ALBERT RABE.
HISTORY AND
OTHER FACTS
• LIST OF ARCHDIOCESAN YOUTH DIRECTOR FOR
THE PAST 31 YEARS:
• ABBOT SANTOS RABANG
• REV. FR. ALBERT RABE
• REV. FR. ANTHONY ROSARIO
• REV. FR. ALOYSIUS MALCABA
• REV. FR. RAYMOND ANCHETA
• REV. FR. ALEN VILLAREAL
• REV. FR. CRISTETO CORTEZ
• REV. FR. FELICIANO BUGTONG
HISTORY AND
OTHER FACTS
• THE ARCHDIOCESE WAS DEVIDED
INTO 5 VICARIAL TERITORIES: ST.
MARK, ST. PAUL, ST. LUCY, ST. JOSEPH,
AND ST. THERESE.
• ARCHDIOCESAN GATHERINGS
• - MARIAN YOUTH DAY (JANUARY)
• - EASTER YOUTH CAMP (MAY)
• - MISYON KABATAAN (NOVEMBER)
HISTORY AND
OTHER FACTS
• SERIES OF FORMATIONS RUNNING IN
THE ARCHDIOCESE:
• - YOUTH SEARCH FORMATION
SEMINAR
• - YOUTH ENCOUNTER
• - TUBAY/ LEADERSHIP TRAINING

• ST LORENZO RUIZ- PATRON SAINT

ARCHDIOCESAN/
VICARIAL/ PARISH
GATHERINGS:
• MARIAN YOUTH DAY (MYD)- JANUARY
• BIBLE CONGRESS- FEBRUARY
• EASTER YOUTH CAMP (EYC)- MAY
• FEAST OF SAN LORENZO RUIZ-
SEPTEMBER
• IYM ANNIV. – OCTOBER
• CHRIST THE KING- NOVEMBER
SEASONAL/
YEARLY ACT.
(PARISH)
• CHILDRENS DAY (JANUARY)
• LENTEN PRESANTATION (MAY/APRIL)
• YOUTH VIGIL (MAY/APRIL)
• SANTACRUZAN (MAY)
• GIFT-GIVING (JUNE AND DECEMBER)
• ARANAAR PARADE OF SAINTS (OCTOBER)
• LIVING ROSARY (OCTOBER)
TEAM BBUILDING/ LEADERSHIP
TRAINING(NOVEMBER)
• NATIONAL YOUTH DAY PRESENTATIOM (DECEMBER 16)
• CHRISTMAS CAROLING (DECEMBER)
HOW TO BECOME A
RESPONSIBLE YOUTH?
RESPONSIBLE YOUTH
• Youth Ministers have a responsibility to
the young people to whom they minister,
and that responsibility involves
understanding, nurturing and developing
their own relationship with the God who
loves them.
• The challenge of connection to God can be
difficult, quiet times can morph into
sermon preparation and fellowship with
other Christians.
WE SHOULD WORK WITH
GOD
• Those involved in youth ministry
should be affirmed in their calling to
work with God. They should be given
an understanding of where their
contribution fits in the wider context
of the churches mission and what
specific contribution their
volunteering makes.
BE A RESPONSIBLE YOUTH
LEADER
• Those involved in youth ministry should be equipped
to be deliberate theologians. Youth leaders who are
expected to assist in the development of faith in young
people.

• Responsible Leader is an example of being humble and

take all responsibilities of all the activities or programs.

• Being a Youth Leader is not just guiding your group but

to be a good example to them.
ENGAGE WITH ONE
ANOTHER
• Youth Leaders need to be provided with the
time and space to engage together as a group
without feeling that they are in some way
neglecting the young people they work with.
Often leaders are busy people; they give a
specific time commitment which involves
working with young.
In addition our church leaders need to show
commitment to this ongoing connection
with God. Without being over critical, often
full time employed church workers have the
luxury of time during the day to think,
reflect and pray.
BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER
• Those involved in youth ministry need to
be given opportunities to grow. It is
evident that youth leaders need to be
exposed to a variety of tools for use in
different contexts.

• An active member need to participate with

all the activities or outreach program in
the church.