To be Jesus-Centred is to be committed to living for Jesus. What does this mean? 

For our leaders, it means trying to live out the Christian life as authentically as possible. What the youth leaders are inviting the young people to know about the Christian life, they are trying to live out as well. 

For our young people, it means having an openness and readiness to encounter Jesus in the youth group. It also means encouraging others to be open too and being courageous in sharing Jesus with other people in the youth group. If you’ve heard an encouraging word in a time of prayer, share it with others. 

A French Philosopher once said that “joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God.” 

To be Joy-Filled is to receive the joy that comes from a life with Christ in every moment and to lead others to that same joy.

So, come to our Youth Group with joy, and share that joy with the leaders, with the people at the Church, and with each other. We want to see the joy of the faith. 

“Rejoice in the Lord always: Again, I say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4

We often get asked how does God speak to us? One of the ways that the voice of God can be heard is through the wisdom and guidance given by those in leadership. Our leaders are amazing people and they are bringing so much to the Youth Group. They are like you, only a little further along in their journey of faith.

This pillar is all about recognising that the Lord speaks through others to draw us closer to Sainthood. So, listen to the youth leaders and speak up as well, because the Lord can speak through you too. Be eager to share your thoughts in the small groups and allow others to share as well.

Alright, so we are not going to ask our young people to plunge toilets, but this pillar means diving into the mess. It means getting stuck in. Whether it is a physical mess, a hard conversation, or a scary situation, we are called to bring the light of Christ into every place. 

So throw yourself into the activities, immerse yourself in the times of prayer, allow others to do the same and encourage them to do so. Willingly and readily serve serve and serve. 

Let’s strive to do more. If you’re a musician, join the music ministry. Don’t feel like serving the Mass, do it anyway and give it 100% effort. We need everyone to throw themselves into the new and the strange, the fun and the serious, the games and the pryers, everything! 

What other pillars do we need? Your youth leaders will be asking you for your insights. What do we need as a pillar to make the youth group the best experience it can be for everyone?