CFCYOUTHFORCHRIST

3YearPastoralFormationTrack
Year3

CHURCHAND
SACRAMENTS

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YFCChurchandSacraments
TABLEOFCONTENTS

Chapter1:THECHURCHANDSACRAMENTS,GUIDELINES,ANDDYNAMICS
A. Rationale
B. Overview
C. Objectives
D. SuggestedSchedule
E. GuidelinesandRemindersinConductingtheActivity
GeneralGuidelines
Description/RolesofServiceTeam
MaterialsandProgramNeeds
F. SpeakersProfile

Chapter2:THESESSIONS
A. Talk1ChurchandSacraments
B. Talk1.A.TheSacramentofReconciliation
C. Talk1.B.TheSacramentoftheHolyEucharist
D. Talk2YFCandtheChurch

APPENDICES
A. SampleGames(BeforeFirstTalk)
B. GuidetoaGoodConfession
C. AnAidtoanExaminationofConscience

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CHAPTER1

THECHURCHANDSACRAMENTS,GUIDELINESANDDYNAMICS

A. RATIONALE

CFCYouthforChristisayoungcommunityofbelievers,aministryofCouplesfor
Christ,filledwiththevibrancyandconvictionoftheSpirit,eagertobesenttodoone
thingSpreadtheLoveofChrist.

Thus, we create a venue for the young to learn and enrich their faith. One of
which is the YFC Youth Camp wherein we value the teachings of the Church life of
Christ,thesacramentsandthebasicteachingsoftheCatholicfaith.

As we journey in YFC, we continue to deepen and nurture our faith. We

acknowledgetheChurchasagreatblessingtoourcommunity.Thus,wecontinuetobe
one in fulfilling Christs great commission proclaiming the good news to the whole
world.

B. OVERVIEW

InYFC,wehaveour3YearPastoralFormationTracktonourishandtosustain
our members. It is divided into 4 areas of growth (self, family, community life and
societal).PartofthecommunitylifeformationistheCovenantOrientationand100%
FREE,andonthethirdyear,theChurchandSacraments.

YFC believes that our members should understand and appreciate the church,
the basic teachings and our life as Catholics, as well as living out our faith through
serviceinthebiggercommunityCHURCH.

TheChurchandSacramentsisanactivitythatdeepensourunderstandingofthe
Churchanditsteachingsandallowsustoexperiencethesacraments.Italsohelpsus
appreciatethelifeandmissionofourlocalparish.Thismodulefeaturesexcitinggames
andactivitiesfortheyouthtobetterappreciatetheChurchandthesacraments.

The Church and Sacraments is given on the third year of the youths YFC
membership.Itisconductedonaclusterlevel(forCommunityBased)andsectorlevel
(for Campus and High School Based). It is initiated by theCouple Coordinators of the
areatogetherwiththeiryouthheads.

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C. OBJECTIVES

Attheendoftheactivity,theYFCmemberswillbeableto:

1. UnderstandandappreciateourbeingpartoftheCHURCH;
2. HaveadeeperunderstandingoftheSACRAMENTSandliveoutourfaiththrough
theSacramentofReconciliationandHolyEucharist;
3. ShareourfaithbylivingoutandenrichingourrolesintheCHURCH.

D. SCHEDULEOFACTIVITIES

The Church and Sacraments is a wholeday activity; below is the suggested

schedule:

09:00am
Arrival&Registration
09:30
TeachingofSongs
09:45
OpeningWorship
10:00
IceBreaker
10:30
Session1:OverviewoftheChurchandSacraments
11:00
Session1A:SacramentofReconciliation

Activity:EXAMEN
12:00
LUNCH
01:00pm
Session2:YFCandtheCHURCH
02:00
FieldTrip

02:30
Session2B:SacramentoftheHolyEucharist
03:00
CelebrationoftheHolyEucharist

04:00
HomeSweetHome

E. GUIDELINESANDREMINDERSINCONDUCTINGTHEACTIVITY

1. GENERALGUIDELINES
1. ThisisawholedayactivityconductedtoYouthforChristmembersontheir
thirdyearasYFC.
2. Itisconductedonaclusterlevel(forCommunityBased)andsectorlevel(for
CampusandHighSchoolBased).ItisinitiatedbytheCoupleCoordinatorsof
theareatogetherwiththeiryouthheads.
3. Preparations should be made at least 3 months before the activity. The
cluster couple coordinator as the church liaison should coordinate with the
priest for the activity and should set an appointment to discuss the main
pointsofthesessionbeforetheactivity.

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4. Attheendoftheactivity,astipendand/orthankyoucardortokenshouldbe
giventothepriestasasignofgratitude.

2. DESCRIPTION/ROLESOFTHESERVICETEAM
a. TeamHead
Preferablythemaleclustercouplecoordinatorandyouthhead(brother)
who lead will the whole activity. They attend to the logistical
preparations,program,andcoordinationwiththewholeteam.
b. AssistantTeamHead
Preferablythefemaleclustercouplecoordinatorandyouthhead(sister)
who leads the administration and coordination together with the team
headfortheactivity.
c. MusicMinistry
Prepares the musical instruments, songs for the worship and reflection
fortheactivity.

d. RegistrationTeam
Provide registration and the materials that will be used for the
participantsfortheactivity.
e. WorshipLeader

3. MATERIALS&PROGRAMNEEDS
a.
b.
c.
d.
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f.
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Venuechurchandthechurchhall/anyroomavailable
PASystem
Tables&Chairs
BandSetUp
RegistrationSheets
HandoutsonGuidelinestoaGoodConfessions(seeAppendix)
StipendforPriest

F. SPEAKERSPROFILE

ForSessions1,1.A,and2
1. He / She must be a Youth Head (Sector Head, Core Group, Top Area Leaders,
ProvincialYouthHead,ProgramHeads)withadeepunderstandingandpassion
abouttheCatholicChurch.
2. He/ShemustbeactivelyparticipatingandlivingouttheCatholicfaith.

ForSessions2.B(TheSacramentoftheHolyEucharist)
1. PreferablygivenbytheParishPriest
2. Inhisabsence,theTeamleadershallgivethissession

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CHURCHANDSACRAMENTS
TALKONEOFTHEYFCCHURCHANDSACRAMENTS
SESSIONDYNAMICSANDTALKOUTLINE

OBJECTIVES
AttheendofthesessiontheYFCmemberswillbeableto:
1. UnderstandandappreciateourbeingpartoftheCHURCH;
2. Have a deeper understanding of the SACRAMENTS and live out our faith through the
SacramentofReconciliationandHolyEucharist.

DYNAMICS
1. Thetalkwillstartwithanicebreakeroragame,tosettleeveryonedown
2. SuggestedGamesareRolePlayingorABCD(seeAppendix)
3. Afterthegame,thesessionproperwillstart,tobefollowedbyadeepertalkaboutthe
SacramentofReconciliation
4. Afterthat,therewillbeanEXAMENactivity
5. SuggestedScheduleisasfollow:

00:0000:30 Game:RolePlaying

00:3001:00 Session1:OverviewoftheCHURCHand7SACRAMENTS

01:0001:30Session1.a:SacramentofReconciliation

01:3002:00 EXAMEN

6. Theactivityisfurtherexplainedinthesucceedingpartofthetalkoutline

SPEAKERSPROFILE
1. He/ShemustbeaYouthHead(SectorYouthHead/PYH/MV/FTW.AreaHeads)witha
deepunderstandingandpassionabouttheCatholicChurch.
2. He/ShemustbeactivelyparticipatingandlivingouttheCatholicfaith.

TALKOUTLINE

I. INTRODUCTION

As part of Couples for Christs (expanded) vision statement as one with the
Catholic Church,1 we have to work hand in hand with the church. We should be a
blessingtothechurchasthechurchisablessingtoourcommunity.

AsYFC,weprofessourloveforGODasbeingpartoftheCHURCH.Wearetolive
outourfaiththroughtheSACRAMENTS.
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CFC Expanded Vision Statement: Moved by the Holy Spirit, one with the Catholic Church, blessed to witness
to Christ love and service, Couples for Christ is a united global community of family evangelizers that sets the world
on fire with the fullness of Christs transforming love.

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II. WHATISTHECHURCH?

youaremyrock,andonthisrockfoundationIwillbuildmychurch,andnoteven
death willeverbeabletoovercomeit(Matthew16:1819)

TheChurchstartedwithtwelvedisciplesledbyPeterwhowasthefirstPopeof
theCatholicChurch2.Astheyearspassed,itexpandedandgrowncoveringthewhole
worldthroughmissionariesspreadingthegoodnews.

As the scripture says, I tell you, Peter: you are my rock, and on this rock
foundationIwillbuildmychurch,andnotevendeathwilleverbeabletoovercomeit
(Matthew 16:1819), Peter, together with other disciples built the first church as a
sacredplaceofworship.Itstartedasahousechurchwhere,afterJesusresurrected,
smallgroupsofpeoplebegantomeetinanupperroomtopray(Acts1:1213).Asthey
grew in number, Christians became a threat to the government leaders and were
treated badly. But it didnt stop them from worshipping Jesus and encouraging one
anothertocontinuetospreadthegoodnews.Aswecontinuetogrow,thereisaneed
toestablishbiggerchurches.Thesearethestructuresweseeindifferentplaceswhere
Christiansgathertopray.

Morethanthechurchbeingastructure,aspeopleofGod,weourselvesarethe
church. We are a community of those who, led by the priest, gather around the Holy
EucharistandworshipGod.Asbelievers,webecomethebodyofChristaswetakepart
inthecalltobebearersofthegoodnews.

III. SIGNSOFGRACE(SACRAMENTS)3

AswetakepartinthebodyofChrist,GodfulfillsHispromisetousthroughthe
sacramentsassignsofgrace.ThewordsacramentcomesfromtheGreekwordsacros
meaningsacred.Thesearethesignsofgrace.

7SACRAMENTS(reiteratethedefinitionforrecall)

a. Baptism
We were baptized in order to be saved. (John 3:5). The original sin is forgiven.
WebecomechildrenofGodandmembersofthechurch.

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b. Reconciliation
(John20:2223)Allofusneedthesacramentofpenance,becauseallofusare
sinners.(1John1:89).Wecannotsaythatthereisnoneedtoconfessoursinsto
the priest, and that we can confess our sins straight to God (Matthew 16:19).
Penanceremitsallsins,andgivesusthesanctifyinggrace.

c. HolyEucharist
(Mark14:2224)WereceivethebodyandbloodofChrist.Weareincommunion
withtheChurchandwereceiveeternallife.

d. Confirmation
(Acts 2:14 and Acts 19:6) We receive the Holy Spirit and become soldier of
Christ.

e. Marriage
(Matthew19:5)Covenantoflovebetweenamanandawoman.

f. HolyOrder
(Luke22:1920)WhenwereceivethevocationfromtheLordweshouldhavethe
couragetoabandoneverythingandfollowhim

g. Anointingonthesick
Theywilllaytheirhandsonthesick,whowillrecover(Mark16:18).Itconfers
thesacramentalgraceonthesickperson.

Among the 7 sacraments, we will focus on two sacraments, the sacrament of

ReconciliationandthesacramentoftheHolyEucharist.AsYFC,thesesacramentsplaya
vitalroleinourspirituallife,anditisacallforustoliveitout.Aswegrowinourfaith,
letuscontinuetodeepenourunderstandingofthetwosacraments.

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THESACRAMENTOFRECONCILIATION
TALKONE(A)OFTHEYFCCHURCHANDSACRAMENTS
TALKOUTLINE

I. OVERVIEWOFTHESACRAMENTOFRECONCILIATION

This sacrament is known by many names like sacrament of forgiveness, the

sacramentofConfession,andthesacramentofConversion.

(John20:2223)Allofusneedthesacramentofpenance,becauseallofusare
sinners. (1John1:89). We cannot say that there is no need to confess our sins to the
priest, and that we can confess our sins straight to God (Matthew 16:19). Penance
remitsallsins,andgivesusthesanctifyinggrace.

II. GUIDEFORAGOODCONFESSION(basedonthewww.catholic.org)
1. A basic requirement for a good confession is to have the intention of returning to
God like the prodigal son (Luke 15:1131) and acknowledging our sins with true
sorrowbeforehisrepresentative,thepriest.

2. REMEMBER, if you need helpespecially if you have been away for some time
simply ask the priest and he will help you by "walking" you through the steps to
makeagoodconfession.

3. BEFORECONFESSION,letusbetrulysorryforoursins.TheessentialactofPenance,
on the part of the penitent, is contrition, a clear and decisive rejection of the sin
committed,together with a resolution not to commit it again, out of the love one
has for God. The resolution to avoid committing these sins in the future
(amendment)isasuresignthatoursorrowisgenuineandauthentic.Thisdoesnot
meanthatapromisenevertofallagainintosinisnecessary.Aresolutiontotryto
avoid the near occasions of sin suffices for true repentance. God's grace in
cooperationwiththeintentiontocorrectourlifewillgiveusthestrengthtoresist
andovercometemptationinthefuture.

4. EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE, recall your sins. Calmly ask yourself what have
done with full knowledge and full consent against Gods commandments (Ten
Commandments). When was my last good confession? (Refer to the Guide for a
GoodConfessionBookletSeeAppendix)

5. AFTERCONFESSION,givethankstoGodforforgivingyouagain.Ifyourecallsome
serioussinyouforgottotell,restassuredthatithasbeenforgivenwiththeothers,
butbesuretoconfessitinyournextConfession.

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6. DOYOURASSIGNEDPENANCE

Resolve to return to the Sacrament of Reconciliation often. We Catholics are

fortunatetohavetheSacramentofReconciliation.Itistheordinarywayforustohave
oursinsforgiven.Thissacramentisapowerfulhelptogetridofourweaknesses,grow
inholiness,andleadabalancedandhonestlife.

III. EXAMENPRAYER

A. Sensitivitytothe5moments(basedFromtheJesuitsWayofPrayer)

DotheExaminationofConsciousnessbyslowlygoingthroughthefivesteps
below. Spend more time on the steps and points below that addressyour present
needsandconcerns.

1. MomentsofGracePerspective
BegardentlyforthegraceofGod.
Saythisprayer:MyLordJesus,IbegthatImaymoreandmoreseemyself,know
myself,andunderstandmyselfasyourveryownspiritseesme,knowsme,and
understandsme.

2. MomentsofThanksgiving
Lookbackandreviewyourentireday(orhalfday),countingthemanyblessings
received.TaketimetothanktheLordfromtheHeart.
As you do this, listen intently to Him telling you repeatedly You are most
precioustome.Youaremine.Iloveyouverymuch!

3. MomentsofDiscernment
Examine and name your feelings (Are you in a moment of consolation or
desolation?)

Consolationrelief,comfort,console

Desolationdistress,unhappiness,senseofloss,emptiness
Herearesomeguidequestionsasyougothroughthisperiod:
HaveIbeenproudorhumble;selfseekingorgenerous?
HaveIbeenthankful,atpeace,hopeful,loving,andtrusting?
OrhaveIbeenafraid,angry,sad,hurt,judgmental,discouragedanddown?
Itisveryimportantthatyoudonotdenyanyofthesefeelings,butsimplyown
themandrelishthemandevenlookforfeelingpatternthatmaybepresent.
Dothesefeelingpatternsrevealanythingaboutyou?
Do they reveal anything about your present relationship with yourself, with
others,andwiththeLord?
WhatdoyoufeelistheLordsayingtoyouandwhereisHeleadingyounow?

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4. MomentsofHealing
Seek the Lords gift of reconciliation by asking for his loving mercy and
forgiveness
InwhatareasinyourlifedoyouneedtoexperienceGodshealingtouch?
Nameandclarifytheseareas.
Whenready,presentthemtotheLordandbeghimtohealyou.
TaketimetofeelmuchtheLordshealingandreconcilingtouch

5. MomentsofMission
Lookaheadandanticipatethecomingeventsandactivitiesfortheday.
End by asking that you be more sensitive and present to the Lord and to the
experiencesthatareabouttounfold,respondingtoHimandtothosewhomyou
willmeetwithahumbleandgenerousheart.

B. ShortenedEXAMEN

WemakeEXAMENahabitbydoingthisshortenedtypeeveryday.Wecanspend
35minutesinthisprayer.Thiswillhelpustomakeourprayershortandsweetyet
showing our gratitude to the Lord for our daily blessings and graces, asking for mercy
andallowingtheSpirittostrengthenusinoureverydayendeavors.

1. Father,Ithankyou(atleast3things)
2. Jesus,Imsorry(atleast3things)
3. HolySpirit,Ihope(atleast3things)

ACTIVITYDYNAMICS:(EXAMEN)
1. TheSpeakerleadsthegroupintoareflectiveprayer
2. Playareflectionsong.
ProfileofSong:AboutGodknowingusandeverythingaboutus.
Suggestedsongs:
YouKnowBetterthanI(fromtheMotionPictureJosephtheDreamer
WhoIam?
3. TheSpeakerwillguidethemthroughtheexaminationofconscienceasstatedinthetalk
outline.(ReferalsototheAppendixAnAidtoanExaminationofConscience)
4. Thisactivitywilllastfor1015minutes.
5. AftertheEXAMEN,theSpeakerencouragestheparticipantstogototheSacramentof
Reconciliationintheirowntime.

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THESACRAMENTOFTHEHOLYEUCHARIST
TALKONE(B)OFTHEYFCCHURCHANDSACRAMENTS
SESSIONDYNAMICSANDTALKOUTLINE

DYNAMICS:
1. FieldTripinandoutoftheChurch
2. TalkProper

SEQUENCEOFTHETOURintheCHURCH

1. Theparticipantswillgotothechurchgrounds.
2. Thepriestwillgiveabriefhistoryoftheparish.
3. Thepriestthewillexplaineverystructureinsidethechurch(baptismalarea,confession
box,etc.)
4. The priest will then bring them to the sacristi and give a brief orientation on things/
symbols we use in the Holy Eucharist. (chalice, etc). The aim of this is for the
participantstoknowmorethingsaboutthesacramentandthechurch,thingsthatthey
dontnormallylearnoutside.
5. GivetheOverviewoftheSacramentoftheHolyEucharist.(itcanbegivenbythePriest
ortheTeamLeader)
6. EndwiththeCelebrationoftheHolyEucharist.

I. OVERVIEWOFTHESACRAMENTOFTHEHOLYEUCHARIST

A. What is the Holy Eucharist? (according to Cathecism for Filipino Catholics,

p.481)

TheHolyEucharistisinstitutedbyChrist.Hepreparedforitinthemany
fellowshipmealshesharedduringHislifehereonearth,establishedduringthe
lastsupper,andconfirmeditastheRisenChristinHisEastermealappearances
toHisdisciples.

ItisacelebrationwithChristbyus,thewholeChristiancommunity.Itis
both a sacrifice and sacred meal. Christ himself is really present in the
celebration,mostespeciallyunderthesignsofbreadandwine.Itisaforetaste
ofheaven.

B. TwomainpartsoftheHolyEucharist

1. LiturgyoftheWord
Togetherasonewiththechurch,wecomeasafamilytohearthe
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a great crowd of His disciples and a great multitude of people, who

cametohearHimandtobehealedoftheirdiseases.(Luke6:1718)We
livenotonbreadalonebutalsoonthelifeandwordsofGod,throughHis
Son, Jesus Christ. (Mt 4:4) Thus, all of those words spoken to us by the
Lordareourspiritandlife.(Jn6:63)

2. LiturgyoftheEucharist
WecelebratethepassionanddeathofourLordJesus,bywhom
we are saved, through the miracle of bread and wine turning into His
bodyandblood.ThemiraclethatisJesusChrist.Thisisourresponseto
Gods word. To be one with Him and the church, in celebration and
communion.

C. FourSectionsoftheHolyEucharist
Note: The priest can give this in the instructional mass as we go through
celebrationoftheHolyEucharist

TheMasscanberoughlydividedinto4sectionswhichcanbesummedup
inonewordeach:

1. ComeWecometogetherinMassasoneBody,gatheringbeforeour

Lord
Entrance Procession, Entrance Hymn/Song or Gathering Hymn,
VenerationoftheAltar,Greetingofthepriest,PenitentialRite,
GloriaOpeningPrayer

2. ListenListeningtotheBiblereadings,theWordofourLordandHomily
LiturgyoftheWord,ResponsorialPsalm,Alleluia,Homily

3. DoPrayingandparticipatingintheEucharist,becomingOnewithHim
Profession of Faith, General Intercessions, Liturgy of the
Eucharist, Preparation of the Gifts, Offertory Hymn/Song,
Washing of Hands, Prayer Over the Gifts, Preface Dialogue,
Eucharistic Prayer, Consecration, Memorial Acclamation,
Intercessions, Final Doxology, Amen, The Lord 's Prayer,
Doxology, Sign of Peace, Breaking of the Bread, Lamb of God,
HolyCommunion,CommunionSong,PrayerAfterCommunion

4. GoThesendoffwherewebringthismessagetoalltheworld
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TALKOUTLINE

I. INTRODUCTION

We have heard a lot about the importance of the Church and the Sacraments.
Wealsohaveseeninadifferentlightthesignificanceofparticipatinginthecelebration
oftheHolyEucharistandhumblycomingtoReconciliation.Now,itistimetorealizeour
partontheParish.

II. PARISHTOYFC
TheParishisablessingtousbecauseit

a. Symbolizes Gods great love for us. In spite our sinfulness and rebelliousness,
GodstillgiveusaplacewherewecandwellinHispresenceandaplacewhere
wecanalwaysbegobackandbewithHim.

b. Gives us pastoral nourishment. The Parish Church is the highest source of

pastoralnourishment.Itisaplacewherewecanhearandunderstandthegood
newsoftheLord.

c. Gives usopportunity to receive the sacraments. The Parish Church is the only
venue where we can receive the sacraments. This is gives us a deeper
appreciationoftheimportanceofthe7sacraments.

d. Makes us aware of the wider church. It helps us grow in fellowship with the
otheryouthministries.Itmakesusrealizethatwecanalsoservewithyouthin
theothercommunities.Italsohelpsusnurturerelationshipwiththepriest.

III. YFCTOPARISH

TheLordblessedussomuchbygivingusHisChurch.Itisalsoablessingthatthe
LordcalledusinservingtheChurch.Wehavetorespondtothatcalling.AsPhilippians
4:9says,Keepondoingwhatyouhavelearnedandreceivedandheardandseeninme.
ThentheGodofpeacebewithyou.

Wehavetoservetheparishchurch

A. Asanindividual
I have called you by name.. Isaiah 45:4. The Lord called each and
everyoneofusbyourname.Ourcallingisindividual.Wecanserveindividually
byactivelyparticipatinginthefollowingactivities:

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ParishDayCelebrations
Holyweek/Advent(DawnMass)
ChurchAnniversaries
Feasts/HolidayofObligation

B. AsaYFCCommunity(asawholebodyofYFC)

Though our calling is individual, we can also serve the Lord as a whole
community.AsGalatians6:10says,Whilewehavetheopportunity,weshould
dogoodtoallWecanserveasawholebodyofYFCbyservinginthefollowing
activities:

1. YFCChoir
2. AdoptaParish(perchapter)givingandpaintingthechurch,etc
3. Sponsorayouthmass
4. Participate actively in church activities; interact with other youth
communitiesandorganizations

*Note:Toinitiatetheparishlinkage,theclustercouplecoordinatorshouldidentifythe
needsoftheparishandtakepartinwhatevertheycanbeofhelp

IV. PARISHANDYFC

CouplesforChristsvisionstatesthatweareonewiththeCatholicChurchWe
havetoworkhandinhandwithourparish.Weshouldbecomeablessingasthechurch
isablessingtoourYFCcommunity.Wearetotakeanactivepartintheactivitiesaswell
astothedifferentprogramsofthechurch.

1. WEINVOLVEandCOLLABORATE
a. Wedontjustattendactivitiesbutweinvolveourselvesintheprogramthatwe
canbeofhelptoothersespeciallythosewhoareinneed
Participate in outreach programs of the church (e.g. sponsorship
programs,homefortheaged,visitthesick,feedingprograms,etc).
Regularparishschedules(Holyweek,DawnMass(MisadeGallo),etc.)
b. Wecollaboratewiththeotheryouthorganizations
Working together on international/national level activities of the
parish/diocese/church

2. WEINITIATEandBUILD
a. WebridgetheParishtoYFCactivities/advocacies
100%FREE
WorkwiththePoor

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ConferencesandFormation/LeadershipTrainings
b. WebuildanddeepenourrelationshipwiththeClergy.

V. CONCLUSION

MovedbytheSpirit,onewiththeCatholicChurch.Weacknowledgethecall
oftheLordtoworktogetherinHismissiontobewitnessesoftheGoodnews.Wemay
have different charismas, and different ways of fulfilling it, but we have one Spirit
guidingandblessingusinreachingourgoal.

Let us appreciate and actively participate in the activities of the Church.

Practicing by heart the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist will surely
deepenourfaithandstrengthenourrelationshiptooneanotherandtoGod.Aswego
backtoourmissionareas,letuscontinuetosharethegoodnewsandbewitnessesof
Christtoothers.

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APPENDIXA

SUGGESTEDGAMES(BEFOREFIRSTTALK)

GAME:RolePlaying(option1)
1. Thegamemasterwilldividetheparticipantsinsmallgroups
2. Thegamemasterwillthenassigneachgroup1sacrament
3. Eachteamwillthenbetaskedtointerpretthesacramentthroughashortskit/play

GAME:ABCD(option2)
1. Allparticipantswillparticipateinthegame
2. Thegamemasterwillgiveaquestion(repeatittwicebeforetheplayerscangotothe
options)
3. Theparticipantswillgototheletter/answeroftheirchoice
4. Theparticipantwhogetsthemostcorrectanswerswin

SampleQuestions:
1. ____________aresignsofgraceinstitutedbyChrist.(Answer:A)
a) Sacraments
b) Crucifixion
c) Salvation
2. ____________ is the entry rite into Christianity. The first sacrament we receive in
whichouroriginalsinisremoved.(Answer:A)
a) Baptism
b) Appointing
c) Forgiveness
3. ____________This sacrament can give increase and deepening of baptismal grace.
(Answer:A)
a) Confirmation
b) Affirmation
c) Reformation
4. ____________Itisthehighestformofworship.(AnswerA)
a) HolyEucharist
b) HolyPlace
c) HolyBible
5. ____________InthisSacramentoursinsafterbaptismareforgiven.(AnswerA)
a) ReconciliationorPenance
b) Guiltfeeling
c) MakingUp
6. ____________It is where a special grace is conferred during illness or old age.
(Answer:A)
a) Anointingofthesick
b) Anointingofthesadpeople

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c) Anointingofthehappy

7. ___________it is the sacrament we receive if we enter into religious life like

priesthood.(Answer:A)
a) HolyOrder
b) Assumption
c) Resurrection
8. ___________Alsoknownasmarriage.(Answer:A)
a) HolyMatrimony
b) EngagementParty
c) Courtship

9. IntheHolyEucharist,oneispreservedfrom_______sins(Answer:A)
a) Grave
b) Venial
c) Bad

10. The Sacrament of Penance or Reconciliation reconcile us with ______& ________

(Answer:C)
a) Familyandfriends
b) MeandYou
c) GodandChurch

Note:theServiceteamcanalsouseothertriviaquestionsabouttheParish

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APPENDIXB

GUIDEFORAGOODCONFESSION
ThebasicrequirementforagoodconfessionistohavetheintentionofreturningtoGodlikethe
"prodigal son" and to acknowledge our sins with true sorrow before the priest.
(www.catholic.org)

FiveStepstoMakingaGoodConfession(www.internetpadre.com)
1. A good confession will always begin by a thorough and sincere examination of
conscience. Pray to God the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth, for His light and grace to
assistyoutorecallyoursins.

2. Besorryforyoursins.Friendslovewhattheirfriendslove.IfIamafriendofGod,Iwill
lovewhatGodloves(virtueandgrace),andavoidwhatGoddetests(sin).Makeafirm
resolutionnottosinagainandtoavoidthatwhichcausesyoutocommitsin.

3. Entertheconfessionalandbeginwiththewords,"Blessme,Father,forIhavesinned,it
hasbeen(statehowlongithasbeensinceyourlastconfession).Thesearemysins"
Tellallyoursinstothepriestaccordingtotheirkindaswellasthenumberoftimesyou
canrecallcommittingeachofthem(thisappliesespeciallytotheconfessionofmortal
sins).Agoodconfessionwillbeintegral(itmustincludeallgravesinscommittedsince
oneslastconfession);itmustbeclear(theremustbenodisguisingofsinsbutanhonest
recountingof ones sins); andit must be truthful (we have aChristian duty to make a
justappraisalofourmoralsituationasitstandsobjectivelybeforeGod).Whenyouhave
finishedtellingyoursinstothepriest,indicatethisbysaying,"Fortheseandallmysins,I
amsorry."

4. Listentothespiritualadviceofthepriest.Donottakeoffenseifthepriestofferswords
of counsel. One of the functions of the priest in the confessional is that of spiritual
director.Thepriestmayofferwordsofcounseltohelpyouovercomethesinsyouhave
committed.Acceptthepenanceimposedbytheconfessor.Thispenance,whichusually
takestheformofprayersoractsofcharity,isasignofyourwillingnesstomakeupto
God for the sins you have committed, and will assist you to discover the remedy to
beginanewlife.

5. ThepriestwillaskthatyoureciteanActofContrition.Thisbeautifulprayerexpresses
whatshouldbeinthemindandheartofanauthenticpenitent:sorrowforonessins,a
firmpurposeofamendment,andthepromisetoavoidsininthefuture.Thepenitents
properdispositionnowsecured,thepriestpronouncesGodsjudgmentofmercy:"God
theFatherofmercies,throughthedeathandresurrectionofHisSon,hasreconciledthe
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theministryoftheChurch,mayGodgrantyoupardonandpeace,andIabsolveyoufrom
yoursins:IntheNameoftheFather+andoftheSon+andoftheHolySpirit.Amen."The
penitentnowleavestheconfessional,hissinscompletelyforgiven,withtheopportunity
to begin anew on his pilgrimage of faith. Through the Sacrament of Penance, Jesus
Christ,theGoodShepherd,hasmadeHisappearance,restoringbacktoHisflock,that
whichwaslost.

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APPENDIXC

ANAIDTOANEXAMINATIONOFCONSCIENCE

Whentheexaminationofconscienceismadeasanimmediatepreparationforthereceptionof
the Sacrament of Penance, it is especially important that the penitent search his own heart
regardingthefollowingpoints:

1. WhatismyattitudetotheSacramentofPenance?DoIsincerelywanttobesetfreefrom
sin,toturnagaintoGod,tobeginanewlife,andtoenteradeeperfriendshipwithGod?Did
Iforgettomentionordeliberatelyconcealanygravesinsinpastconfessions?Didasenseof
shameorembarrassmentmotivatemetomakeabadconfession?

2. Is my heart set on God, so that I really love Him above all things and am faithful to His
commandments? Or am I m ore concerned about the things of this world? Have I a right
intentioninwhatIdo?

3. God spoke to us in His Son. Is my faith in God firm and secure? Am I wholehearted in
accepting the Churchs teaching? Have I been careful to grow in my understanding of the
faith, to hear Gods word, to listen to instructions on the faith, to avoiddangers to faith?
HaveIpracticedanyformofsuperstitioninaseriousmanner?

4. Have I prayed morning and evening? When I pray, do I really raise my mind and heart to
Godorisitamatterofwordsonly?DoIofferGodmydifficulties,myjoys,andmysorrows?
Do I turn to God in time of temptation? Have I love and reverence for Gods holy Name?
Have I offended Him in blasphemy, swearing falsely, or taking His Name in vain? Have I
shown disrespect for the Blessed Virgin Mary and the saints? Have I acted in a reverent
mannerintheHouseofGod?

5. DoIkeepSundaysandfeastdaysholybytakingafullpart,withattention,reverence,and
devotion, in the liturgy, and especially in the Mass? Have I fulfilled the precept of annual
confession and of Communion during the Easter season? Have I ever received Holy
Communionknowinglyinastateofmortalsin?HaveIabusedtheSacramentofPenanceby
neglect?HaveIbeenlazyinthefulfillmentofmyspiritualduties,orbyafailuretousethe
meansJesusChristinstitutedformysalvation?HaveIagenuineloveformyneighbors?Or
doIusethemformyownends,ordotothemwhatIwouldnotwantdonetomyself?Have
Igivengravescandalbywordsoractions?

6. Inmyfamilylife,haveIcontributedtothewellbeingandhappinessoftherestoffamilyby
patienceandgenuinelove?HaveIbeenobedienttoparents,showingthemproperrespect
andgivingthemhelpintheirspiritualandmaterialneeds?

7. Do I share my possessions with the less fortunate? Or do I look down on my neighbor,

especiallythepoor,thesick,theelderly,andpeopleofotherraces?

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8. DoesmylifereflectthemissionIreceivedinConfirmation?DoIshareintheapostolicand
charitable works of the Church and in the life of my parish? Have I done my duty as a
citizen?HaveIpaidmytaxes?DoIsharetothebestofmyabilityintheworkofpromoting
justice,morality,andharmonyinhumanrelations?

9. In my work or profession, am I just, hardworking, honest, serving society out of love for
others?HaveIbeenfaithfultomypromisesandcontracts?

10. HaveIobeyedlegitimateauthorityandgivenitduerespect?HaveIbeentruthfulandfair,
or have I injured others by deceit, calumny, detraction, rash judgment, or violation of a
secret? Have I done violence to others by damage to life, reputation, honor or material
possessions?HaveIbeenresponsibleforadvisinganabortionorprocuringone?HaveIkept
uphatredforothers?AmIestrangedfromothersthroughquarrels,enmity,insults,anger?

11. HaveIstolenthepropertyofothers?HaveIdesireditunjustly?HaveIdamagedit?HaveI
made restitution of other peoples property and made good their loss? If I have been
injured,haveIbeenreadytomakepeacefortheloveofChristandtoforgive,ordoIharbor
hatredandthedesireforrevenge?

12. Whereismylifereallyleadingme?Isthehopeofeternallifemyinspiration?HaveItriedto
growinthelifeoftheHolySpiritthroughprayer,readingtheWordofGodandmeditating
onit?DoIfrequenttheSacramentsandpracticeselfdenial?HaveIbeenanxioustocontrol
myvices,mybadinclinationsandpassions?HaveIbeenproudandboastful,thinkingmyself
better in the sight of God and despising others as less important than myself? Have I
imposedmyownwillonotherswithoutrespectingtheirfreedomandright?

13. What use have I made of time, health, and strength, of the gifts God has given me to be
usedlikethetalentsintheGospel?DoIusethemtobecomemoreperfecteveryday?Or
have I been lazy and too much given to leisure? Have I been patient in accepting the
sorrowsanddisappointmentsoflife?HaveIkeptthepreceptsoffastingandabstinence?

14. HaveIkeptmysensesandmywholebodypureandchasteasatempleoftheHolySpirit
consecrated for resurrection and glory? Have I dishonored my body by fornication (pre
maritalsex),homosexualacts,impuritywithself(masturbation),unworthyconversationor
thoughts,evildesires,andactions?HaveIabusedmyselfthroughdrugsandalcohol?HaveI
indulged in reading, conversation, and entertainments that offend against Christian and
humandecency?

15. Ismyheartfirmlysetonthetruetreasuresofheavenandthepursuitofauthenticholiness?
AmIlivingmylifeeachdayasacommittedRomanCatholic?

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