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Christus Vivit? Flashcards

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Title of Chapter 1?

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What does the Word of God have to say about young people?

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Examples of young people in the Old Testament?

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Joseph, Gideon, Samuel, David, Jeremiah, Solomon, Servant Girl of Naaman, Ruth

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Example of youth in the New Testament

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Prodigal Son: the young are naturally ready to change, turn back;
Teachings of Jesus: young hearts are loving hearts; being young doesnt imply lesser dignity

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New Testament teachings on the youth

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They are meant to dream, hope.
They are to accept authority, wisdom from the old.
Spend the present doing good.
The youth seeks new horizons and great challenges (cf. Rich young man)
Warns about distractions (cf. Foolish virgins)
Jesus encourages us: Young man, I say to you, Arise.”

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Title of Chapter 2?

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Jesus, Ever Young

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Describe the stage of being young

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It is an original and stimulating stage of life.

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Describe the youth of Jesus.

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It was precious preparation for his work of redemption, a time of growth and preparation and training. He spent those years in ordinary living.

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How did Jesus grow as a young person?

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Grew in relationship with the Father and grew in relationship with other people

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For the Church, what does being young mean?

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It is a state of mind, not just a period of time.

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What does “youth being a state of mind” imply for the Church?

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She can constantly renew herself. She must always be attentive to the signs of the times.

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The Church being a museum. Elaborate and explain the proper attitude.

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It means having no humility and a Church that no longer listens. It is always on the defensive. She ask no questions. Being a musuem means STAGNATION
It is a challenge to for CONSTANT GROWTH of her grasp of that inexhaustible treasure.

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Example of Mary’s youthfulness.

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Her “Yes” stems from her being committed, being ready to take risks, full of energy, strength and having the light of hope.

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Example of young saints. Briefly describe their lives.

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St. Sebastian. +
St. Francis of Assisi.
Joan of Arc. +
Andrew Phu Yen. +
Kateri Tekakwitha.
Dominic Savio.
Therese of the Child Jesus.
Ceferino Namancuria.
Isidore Bakanja. +
Pier Giorgio Frassati
Marcel Callo +
Chiara Badano.

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Title of Chapter 3.

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You are the “now” of God

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There are many ways of being young. How so?

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Diversity of ethnicities.
Different histories and cultures.

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Experiences of young people, mindful of the fact that “youth” does not exist but only young people.

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Victims of crises: war, violence, rape, etc.
Victimes of ideologies: ideological colonization, throwaway culture
Victims of discrimination
Family problems: mutual estrangement, generationala conflict.

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How do we respond to the difficult situations of the youth today?

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Weep, so that we can be more of a mother. It is an expression of mercy and compassion. It must not be some self-centered whining. We must anesthetize it with other messages and distractions. The gift of tears is a GRACE from God.

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What are the desires, hurts, longings of young people? (8)

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Sexualitty
Body and science.
Traumas.
Desire for God.
Fraternity.
DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT
MIGRATION.
ABUSES.

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Positive side of the digital world. Negative side of it.

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(+)
Opportunity for dialogue, encounter, ease of access to information
social and political engagement
forum for reaching out

(-)
loneliness, manipulation, exploitation, violence
loss of contact with concrete reality, interpersonal relationships
new forms of violence
channels of addiction and exploitation.
Fake news, which foments prejudice and hate
digital migration
Challenging transition from personal to global culture

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Theology of being migrants.

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We are strangers and exiles on earth. (Heb 11:13)

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Dangers of migrants.

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Vulnerability in new environment
Xenophobia.
Isolation from origin, cultural and religious uprooting

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Kinds of abuses done to the youth.

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Power.
Conscience.
Sexual.
Financial.

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How does clericalism view “ministry”?

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As power to be exercised, rather than a free and generous service.

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Title of Chapter 4?

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A Great Message for all young people

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What are the three great messages of Christus Vivit to young people?

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God loves you.
Christ saves you.
Christ is alive.

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Describe the “memory” of God.

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It is not like a hard disk that saves and archives. It is like a heart full of compassion.

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Title of Chapter 5?

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Paths of Youth. (What can I do with my youth)

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What are some paths for the youth?

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Time of dreams and decisions.
Thirst for life and experience.
In friendship with Christ
Growth in maturity.
Paths of fraternity.
Young and committed
Courageous Missionaries.

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Title of Chapter 6?

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Young People with Roots

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What does the Cult of Youth mean?

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It praises appearances above all else. It contempts not being young as outmoded.

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Relationship of ideologies and being rooted in history.

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These ideologies reject history in order to reign unopposed. So it seeks to distort history and our roots.

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Some dangerous ideologies

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Cult of youth
Spirituality without God
Cultural colonization
Uniformity of people

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Why is it important to have a collective memory from intergenerational relationships?

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It forms frames of reference for our society to grow. It is where we learn from the wisdom and experience of the elderly.

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Imagery of Church as a canoe. Describe and explain.

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Canoe where there are two people, a young rower and an elderly who steers. It is the elderly who dreams and guides for the young while the youth uses his/her energy to move forward.

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Relationship between the old and young.

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The old has knowledge while the youth has strength. They compliment each other.

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Title of Chapter 7?

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Youth Ministry

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Two important considerations for Youth ministry

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The whole community is involved in evangelizing the youth.
Urgent requirement in pastoral outreach.

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Meaning of a Pastoral care for the youth that is synodal.

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The young themselves are agents of youth ministry.
There must be flexibility of style, approaches and strategy.
It values charisms of each one in a process of co-responsibility.

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How to proceed with Youth Ministry?

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Two basic movements: Outreach and Growth.
Outreach: to use appealing ways for the young, using language of closeness and love
Growth: development of kerygma (primary) and growth in fraternal love, communion, service.

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How environments for youth ministry should be? How should it not be?

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They must be welcoming, like creating a home for a family where it is safe.
It must not be an experience of orphanhood.

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Style of Youth Ministry?

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It must be POPULAR, meaning being inclusive, accompanying, encouraging. It makes the Gospel attractive again.

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What was Jesus’ style that can be an inspiration for youth ministy?

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He recognized their experience.
He interpreted it in light of Scriptures.
He chose to be with them.

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Title of Chapter 8?

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Vocation

44
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What is the call of Jesus to every young person?

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He wants to be a friend with them.

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What does vocation mean in CV?

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It means service because “I am a mission on this earth.” Your abilities will be used by God in service of that vocation. It is a recognition of what God planned for you. It means bringing out the best in yourself for the glory of God and the good of others.

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Two worrying issues for the youth concerning vocation.

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Love and Family.
Work.

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Relate culture of the ephemeral with the family.

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The culture of the ephemeral believes only on what is present, the temporality of things. It believes that is is not worth making a life-long commitment and making a definitive decision.
The family, however, is not based on temporality

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Requirements for forming families.

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Preparation, including growth in self-knowledge, growth in virtues.
Maturing in own sexuality so that you may be a gift to others and not use others for yourself.

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Why is work important for us?

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It is has meaning. It is an expression of human dignity and a path of development and social inclusion. It allows our needs to be met, defines identity and relationships, dictates use of time, your power of buying.

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Problems related to word

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Unemployment.
Lack of adequate skills.
Job insecurity.

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Title of Chapter 9?

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Discernment.

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What is the culture of zapping? Relate it to discernment.

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It means being prey to every passing trend. There is no permanent choice here.
Discernment means choosing a form of life based on the meaning of my life which the Father has given to me.

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What is that important element for discernment?

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Formation of conscience, to learn the very sentiments of Jesus. It means forming habits of doing good, to recognize God’s work in our daily life, growth in the virtue of prudence.

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What are the two things you need in order to discern?

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Solitude and Silence accompanied with listening.

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Starting point of discerning your vocation?

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Knowing yourself, your life in relation to others. From “Who am I?” to “For whom am I?”

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What is this important consideration for discerning your vocation?

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To do what makes Jesus happy. It is because vocation is friendship with Jesus. It may be demanding but He will give the grace that perfectly fits you.

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Three sensitivities in helping others to discern their vocation

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Sensitivity to the individual.
Sensitivity to spirits (like the discernment of spirits)
Sensitivity to what is driving the other person, looking at their ultimate intention.

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