I.

Overview of the Senior Kids Camps

A. Description
The Senior Kids Camp is the formal entry point for kids ages 9 to 12 years old to
be members of the CFC Kids for Christ (KFC) ministry. This is a two-day live-in camp
usually conducted during summer and/or school break. It is an experience where the kids
can have fun, and at the same time hear and see the Word of God being proclaimed by the
YFC Youth for Christ (YFC) servants in ways that they can appreciate.
It is in this camp where the "Senior Kids" experience God proclaimed by their YFC
brothers and sisters who were just like them a few years ago, and who they can now
look up to as models.
In this camp, they can make friends as they play games, share experiences, and
entertain one another in a wholesome Christian environment. Here, they can discover and
be encouraged to develop their gifts and potential for leadership as they are exposed to
their peers and to the youth who are actively serving them as speakers, facilitators, games
coordinators, and others.
B. Goals
The objectives of this Camp are as follows:
1. To introduce Jesus to the kids, making them realize that God has a special place for
them in His heart, and that He loves them very much even if they are still very young.
2. To enable the kids to respond to God's love through a healthy and fun environment of
prayers, songs, activities and fellowship among peers and friends.
3. To give them a sense of identity as member of CFC Kids for Christ where they can
share and expect Christian love, unity, and support from one another.
4. To expose them to their older brothers and sisters in the YFC, joyfully using their
talents to serve them, inspiring them to look forward to joining CFC Youth for Christ
when they grow older.
II. Planning for the Senior Kids Camp
A. Participants to the Senior Kids Camp
The camp is open to kids ages 9 to 12 years old. Ideally, the maximum number of
participants is 50. It is up to the discretion of the coordinator, after considering the facilities and
the number of youth facilitators available, to decide whether to add to this number.
A. Role of the Parents in the Senior Kids Camp
The parents are vital in sustaining the spiritual growth of their kids during and
after the camp. Therefore the parents (both) are required to attend an orientation
meeting scheduled prior to the camp. Here, they will be oriented by the KFC coordinator
about the activities and let them fill up the information sheets and waiver forms needed,
(see Addendum)
B. The Service Team

The service team for the Senior Kids Camp must be composed of YFC members,
Couple Coordinators and other CFC members or parents of the participants.
The YFC Service Team is crucial to the success of the camp. Young children
are very impressionable, and learn more from what their elders do than from what
they say. It is therefore important that good role models be used to serve the
children. There should be at least 10 YFC representatives from whom the following key
position shall be delegated:

1 facilitator for every 4 - 7 kids (boys to boys, girls to girls)

Music ministry
Team leader/s (max. of 2 - 1 boy & 1 girl)
4 speakers
4 sharers
Camp servants
Documentation Team

Two CFC couple coordinators will oversee the whole camp: 1 Service Team Head and
1 Assistant Service Team Head. Other couple coordinators must be assigned to the
registration team.
Please note that the team composition, as suggested, may not be ideal or adequate to
be able to accomplish and achieve targeted goals of the camp, considering the needs for
kids' safety, security and supervision. Additional volunteer parents and/or YFC
representatives therefore, are expected to gladly assist in the administrative functions,
but are willing to be on live-out status for purposes of cost savings.
B. Suggested Venue and Facilities
The campsite must have a wide and clean environment where children can play and
walk around safely and a place where bonfire can be done. It must have separate
bedrooms for boys and girls and can accommodate the participants and service team. It
should have adequate supply of water and electricity and clean toilet and bathroom
facilities. The venue must also have canteen/mess room, recreational facilities and a
means of communication must also be available.
1. Other logistical requirements
- Sound system
- Microphones
- Whistle/bell
- OHP/LCD and computer
- Registration materials
- Pentel Pens

- Camera
- ID for the participants and
- ID for the service team
- Bond Papers
- Guitars
- Song sheets

III. The Senior Kids Camp Schedule

Day 1
8:00 a.m.

Arrival and Registration

8:45
9:00
9:15
9:45
10:15
10:45
11:00
11:30
12:00 p.m.
1:30
1:45
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:15
3:30
4:30
6:30
8:00
9:30
10:30
Day 2
6:30 a.m.
7:30
8:30
8:45
9:15
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
12:30 p.m

Gathering/Teaching of Songs
Opening Song and Short Prayer
Games
Topic 1: God Loves Me and He Wants Me to be Happy
Snacks and Group Dynamics
Gathering/Teaching of Songs
Topic 2: Jesus Will Show Me How to Love God
Group Dynamics
Lunch
Gathering/Teaching of Songs
Game
Topic 3: God Will Always Forgive Me Because He Loves Me
Group Dynamics
Snacks
Gathering/Teaching of Slow Songs
(preparation for reflection)
Reflection and Writing of Letters
Play Break/Swimming
Dinner
Bonfire and Program
Informal Fellowship/Getting Ready for Bed
Lights Out
Wake-up
Breakfast
Gathering/Teaching of Songs
Morning Praise and Common Prayer
Game
Topic 4: The Holy Spirit Will Help Me to be Good Always
Letter giving and Dialogue
Pray-over Ceremony (with parents)
Holy Mass, Dedication of KFC, Distribution of
ID/Commitment Cards and Volunteer Sharing
Lunch

Important Notes:
The schedules written in this manual are guides for the Senior Camp Service
Team. If circumstances call for a different schedule, the team should be flexible enough to
follow where the Holy Spirit leads.
For the Play Break on Day 1, be sure to provide alternative activities for children
who will not be able to participate on the major activity. For example, for children who
were not allowed by parents to swim, they can have a cooking activity or art activity, etc.
You may also ask the children to write something about the Senior Kids Camp.
Example, What is the most memorable thing that happened to me during the Kids
Camp? This may be done before the mass.
The time for dedication of KFC and the distribution of KFC lD and Commitment
cards may be done within the mass. Note that it is only in the Senior Kids Camp that the

child will be given a commitment card, as this is not given out to the participants of the
Junior Kids Day for kids ages 4 to 8 years old (See separate manual for Junior Kids Day.)
IV. Team Leader's Guide
A. The Team Leader and the Senior Kids Camp

Goals of the Kids Camp (as mentioned earlier)

1. To introduce Jesus to the kids, making them realize that God has a special place for
them in His heart, and that He loves them very much even if they are still very
young.
2. To enable the kids to respond to God's love through healthy and fun environment of
prayers, songs, activities and fellowship among peers and friends.
3. To give them a sense of identity as members of CFC Kids for Christ where they can
share and expect Christian love, unity, and support from one mother.
4. To expose them to their older brothers and sisters in YFC, joyfully using their
talents to serve them, inspiring them to look forward to joining the CFC Youth for
Christ when they grow older.

These goals are achieved through the 4 F's

1. Fun - The camp contains activities which children find exciting and enjoyable
(games, songs, bonfire, play time, etc.)
2. Friendship - The camp is an opportunity to build strong friendships with one
another. (The team is encouraged to mingle with the kids.)
3. Faith - All activities are geared towards their relationship with God.
4. Freedom- Being an overnight activity, the kids are given the opportunity to
learn to take responsibility for their things and themselves with the supervision
of the KFC Couple Coordinators and other parents.

B. Attitude of a Team Leader

1. The team leader strives to be a person of vision. He sees that the Kids Camp is not
an end in itself but rather the beginning of a process of growth.
2. The team leader is flexible. He is open to changes/modifications of any
activity/game if the children are not receptive towards it.
3. The team leader is alert. He watches the children for clues. (Children get
discouraged when the learning game seems too difficult. Children get restless and
fidgety if the games are too easy.)
4. The team leader strives for clarity.
a. He allows others to see what he sees. He makes sure that his female partner,
couple coordinator, and team have the same understanding as he does about
circumstances in the camp.
b. He finds ways to make the participants relate to the talks and sharing. These
are done through jokes, anecdotes, examples in current movie/t.v./music
trends and illustrates these in terms familiar to the participants

5. The team leader strives to have a heart for God and His people.
a. He listens to the Lord: prepares spiritually before the camp; continues to
Consult and intercede to the Lord throughout the camp.
b. He has a feel for the people: mingles and relates with the team; mingles
and relates with the participants.
c. He loves the people he serves.
C. Roles and Responsibilities of a Team Leader
1. Each Kids Camp has two team leaders; one for the boys and one for the girls.
a. The male team leader leads the sessions: leads prayers, worship; introduces
speakers and sharers; wraps up, summarizes, emphasizes points for clarity; sits in
front; listening to each talk.
b. The female team leader is there to respond to the needs of the girls and provide
input in planning and conducting the camp.
c. Both team leaders work in consultation with each other to unify and provide focus
for the team.
d. They should both be prepared to give any of t h e four ta lks.
e. They make sure that the camp schedule is followed.
2. Give input in camp decisions to the couple coordinator.
3. Lead the team.
a. Facilitates team meetings: listen to input from the team; gives instructions to
and receives instructions from the couple coordinator; lead worships.
b. Makes sure the team knows what to do and a ct u a ll y does it. Run through regular
activities with the team beforehand so they know what's happening; regularly
supports and instructs camp servants.
c. Corrects the team (individually or as a whole group). Note: The couple
coordinator should course his/her corrections through the team leader.
d. Encourages the team: exhort and take every opportunity to commend them.
e. Give advice.
D. Practical Tips for the Entire Service Team
1. Be humble. Try to answer all the questions of the children. Don't be afraid to admit to
a child that you don't know the answer to the question.
2. Be encouraging. Always focus on what they can do instead of what they can't do. Be
generous in praising them for every little good thing they do. This will give them the
courage to try harder and feel good about themselves.
3. Don't compare the children. Children are all special. Bring out the uniqueness of
each child by paying special attention to them when they participate and by
encouraging those shy ones to speak or to play with the others.
4. Enjoy serving the children. Children can easily detect negative emotions. Your
enjoyment in working together at learning new activities and games will build healthy
emotion, and can nourish the child's self-esteem. Always keep a smile on your face. It is
an honor and a privilege to be serving those closest to God's heart.
5. Be prudent with words and actions. The kids look up to you as role models.
Children are very observant. They learn things not just with you say but more
importantly with what they witness or hear from you.
E. Purpose of Some Aspect of the Camp

1. Purpose of Mingling
a. Allows you to relate to the participants/team.
b. Evangelistic.
c. Builds friendships.
2. Purpose of Seating arrangement (the ideal is U-shape)
a. It is easier to speak to the children because distance is cut.
b. Removes the formality of a classroom setting
c. Children encourage one another to be more participative
d. You become part of the group.
3. Purpose of Songs (action songs, reflection songs)
a. Teaches the children to pray and to make prayer more enjoyable
b. God gets His message through with the least resistance,
c. Energizes the sessions (wakes the children up)
d. Gathers the children to start a session.
4. Purpose of Humor
a. Makes the children listen to/enjoy the session
b. Establishes rapport with audience.
c. Makes a point easy to remember.
***Be wary with the jokes. Avoid negative humor like toilet/brown and green jokes.
5. Purpose of Games
a. Makes sessions enjoyable.
b. Makes activities participative.
c. Energizes the camp.
d. Stimulates and reinforces learning.
F. The Sessions:
There are 4 sessions namely:
a. God Loves me and He Wants Me to be Happy
i. The session inculcates to the kids how much God loves them by allowing
them to recognize the blessings (things, people and talents) he gave them
to show that love.
ii. The activity should help the kids be aware of how God has made the kids
experience His love for them.
b. Jesus will Show Me How to Love God
c. God Will Always Forgive Me Because He Loves Me
i. The session presents to the kids the reality of Gods mercy and forgiveness and
how they can be reconciled with God and to the people that loves them.
ii. In the activity, the kids will be given the opportunity to express their love for
God and to be able to ask forgiveness for the wrong that that they have done.
The kids will also have to do the same for the people closest to them-their
parents.
d. The Holy Spirit Will Help Me to be Good Always
i. Being the last session, this session helps the kids realize that God sent the Holy

Spirit to guide and help them in their walk to Jesus.

ii. Through the activity the kids will be given the opportunity to be prayed for by
their parents and to be able to share their experience with them.
The talks should be short, very simple, and informal. Visual aids - such as pictures or slide
shows may be used to sustain the interest of the children in listening to the topics
being discussed. Remember that the attention span of children is very short. The
sharing/personal testimonies must be alive and exciting.

G. TIME TABLE
3 months before the camp

The KFC Couple Coordinator in chare should start

scouting for possible venue of the kids camp,
negotiating fees and availability of the venue
requirements stated above.

2 months before the camp

The KFC couple coordinator finalize the important

details of the camp and sends out letter of
invitation. They also start forming the team that
will help them with the camp

1 month before the camp

The KFC Household follows up

determine number of participants.

parents

to

The KFC Couple Coordinator settles down

Payment with the venue to ensure the
reservation
The couple coordinator meets with the team (CFC
and YFC components) and orients the team.
During this meeting, roles and responsibilities are
assigned. A more specific timetable (deadlines,
etc.) is set. The team may also decide to have a
common prayer time (everyone prays at a certain
time daily for the intention of a successful kids
camp.
2 weeks before the camp

All materials are sourced and gathered.

Additional service meetings are scheduled as
needed.
Follow up parents for the Parents Orientation
(See Appendix B: Parents Orientation)

1 week before the camp

Final detailed walk-through of the whole kids

camp. A run-down of all materials is conducted.
Actual materials are checked and modified, if
necessary.

V. Expanded Outlines

TOPIC 1:
HAPPY

I.

GOD LOVES ME AND HE WANTS ME TO BE

Introduction
Who is God?
(Ask anyone who they think God is. They could recite it out loud or you can ask them to
try to draw a picture how they perceive God to be.)
The result would most probably describe God as:
Creator - He made everything!
Good
Loving and kind
Controls the weather or something!
After this simple activity, affirm their description about God who is powerful, wise, and
who created everything.

II.

The God who made everything loves you!

For God so loved the world He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in him
might not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)
God loves each and every one of us. He created a ll of us. Without Him, we would not
be here. He gives us beautiful things and all the things we need. (Tell them to close
their eyes and imagine the things God gave them that make them happy. After a
minute, you can ask them the things God gave them and take note of them.)
The trees
The sky
Our pets
Our parents
The air we breathe and the water we use
He gave us LIFE.
Yes, the most beautiful gift he gave us is our LIFE! He also gave others life so that we
may enjoy the things He made for us. He gave us our parents, our brothers, and
sisters. He gave us every one that we love.
God did not just give every one that we love; He also gave His most precious son,
Jesus, to show us how much He loves us and to save us.

III.

He gave us all these things so we can be happy!

For I plans know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for your
welfare not woe! plans to give you a future full of hope. (Jer. 29:11)
God loves us and wants us to be happy. Our parents are there to take care of us. Our
brothers and sisters are there to help us. Our friends are there to play with us.
God gave us gifts and talents unique to us. God also assures us that we will have
a good future ahead of us.

IV.

Conclusion
If God loves you, do you love God? How can you show you love God? Let
us pray to God. (Invite them for a short prayer. Tell them to repeat after
you).
"Lord,/ thank you for creating so many things for me./ Thank you for the
trees,/ the animals./ the mountains./ and the air./ Thank you./ for giving
me life./ Thank you/for my parents./ brothers and sisters,/ and friends. I
know/ that you love me/ and want me to be happy./ I also want to love you /
and make you happy./help me to be good/ so I can show you my love./Amen.

V.

VI.

Sharing (Introduce sharer for this topic. 5 mins. Only)

Suggested Activities:
1. Marshmallow Sculptures
Materials:

Marshmallows
Tooth picks

Dynamics:
Give each small group plenty of marshmallows and toothpicks.
Ask them to make something that God gave us using the marshmallows
and toothpick. Encourage them to work as a team.
Interview them later what arc the things that they created. After that
they can eat the marshmallow.
2. Diorama Using Junk Materials
Materials: Scissors (safe ones)
Glue/Paste
Empty cartons of the following:
soap/toothpaste, matchbox, toilet paper roll. Cloth,
yarn, wood shavings, sand, pebbles, bottle caps,
etc....
Dynamics:
Ask the children to make a mini diorama of God's creations.
Encourage them to work as a team.
3. I am Blessed!
Materials:

Pen
Paper

Dynamics:
Ask each participant to write in the paper 10 things that they
consider as Gods blessings to them. Give them 5 minutes to do
this. After that ask them to share in their group what they wrote.
Ask the children to draw the things they consider as Gods
blessings to them.

TOPIC 2:
Activity:

JESUS WILL SHOW ME HOW TO LOVE GOD

Paint Me a Picture

Materials: List of the Events in the Bible or Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
Dynamics:
1. Divide the participants to smaller groups with equal number of members.
2. The game master will say, Paint Me a Picture of (chosen mystery or event in
the bible). The groups will be given 1 minute to arrange themselves
accordingly. Then the game master will say Freeze.
3. Judges will go around and ask each group to explain their formation. The
judges will choose 1 winner.
Sample Events in the Bible:
Feeding of the Multitude
Crucifixion of Jesus
Last Supper
Jesus at the temple with the scribes and Pharisees
Wedding at Cana
I.

Who is Jesus?
(Just like the first topic, ask them who Jesus is and take note of their answers.)
Whenever we celebrate Christmas, Who's birthday is it? Yes, Jesus was born on
Christmas Day. Jesus is the Son of God. God sent Jesus to us to show us how to
love God.

II.

How did Jesus show us how to love God?

a. When he was young...
He helped his foster father Joseph
He was obedient to his mother Mary
They
prayed
as
a

family

every

night.

He loved to play with his friends and did not fight them.

b. When he was older...

He went from town to town and told people that "My Father (God) loves you
very much."
He healed the sick, the blind and the deaf.
He taught people how to pray to God.
He made the sad people happy.
III.

What did people say about Jesus

People were always following Jesus. They said that:
"Jesus is so good."

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IV.

"He is the friend of all."

"He is the Son of God."
"We love Jesus!" and "Let's follow Him!"

Let's follow Jesus!

God loves us so much that He sent us His Son Jesus. God wants us to
love others just like Jesus did when he was here on earth. Let us love God by
loving and following his Son Jesus Christ. Let us pray:
"Lord,/ help us to love Jesus./ He is good,/ obedient,/ and prayerful./
Help me/ to be like Him./ I want to be good,/ obedient,/ and prayerful./ I want
to be His friend./ I want to love others/just like He did./ Help me/ to be like
Jesus always/ so I may show you/ how I love you./ Amen.

V.

Sharing

VI.

Introduce sharer for this topic. 5 mins. only

Group Discussion
Discussion Starters:
1. Who is Jesus to me?
2. What characteristics of Jesus that I want to imitate?

TOPIC 3: GOD WILL ALWAYS FORGIVE ME BECAUSE HE LOVES ME

I.

God want us to be good.

God is good to us. But He is hurt when we do bad things. We cannot say
"I love God" if we are not good. That is why he wants us to be good boys and
girls always. If we say sorry for the wrong things we've done, God will always
forgive us.

II.

The Prodigal Son (Luke 16:11-31)

Read beforehand the story of the Prodigal Son. Then narrate the story to
the kids in an interesting way, emphasizing that God is like the father who
forgives the sin if we say sorry. Story telling with visual aids (drawing or
powerpoint presentation)

III.

We can show our love for God by turning away from sin.

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A. Some examples of sin.

answering back to our parents
not obeying our parents
lying, stealing, cheating
saying bad words, swearing
looking at bad pictures
hurting others
by being selfish, stubborn
B. How can we be sorry for these sins?
by being honest and humble to admit our mistakes
by praying to God and asking for forgiveness
by going to confession
by not doing it again
IV.

God is always merciful

Remember the Prodigal Son. No matter how big our sins are, God will
forgive us because He loves us. Jesus is always here to help us be sorry for our sins
and come before His Father. Let us be sorry for all our sins and allow Jesus to wash
us clean from all our sinfulness.

V.

VI.

Sharing (Introduce sharer for this topic. 5 mins. Only)

Activity : Letters to God and to parents

Materials :
Stationary/cards
Letter envelope Ballpens/pencil
Dynamics :
Let the children write letters to God expressing their love and asking
forgiveness for their wrongdoings. These letters are to be offered during
the Mass the following day.

After writing their letters to God, the children will write a letter to their
parents expressing their love and gratitude for them. They may include
asking for forgiveness for their mistakes or wrongdoing. These letters will
be given to their parents during the last session.

The facilitators should make sure that each child is able to write to God.

TOPIC 4: THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL HELP ME TO BE GOOD ALWAYS

I. We have a Helper!
(Ask them if they know of any super hero who "helps" people.)
Just like these super heroes, do you know that there is someone greater
than them who's always ready to help us? Do you know that there is someone who

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is always with us who helps us to be good? He is called the Holy Spirit.

II.

Who is the Holy Spirit?

Pentescost Story (Acts 2:1-5)
The Holy Spirit is God's own Spirit. God sent the Holy Spirit to guide and
help us. We cannot see Him. But He is always present. He is with us, everyday,
every hour, every minute, and every second. When we pray to Him, He gives us
the strength to be good and avoid sin and other bad things. We can also ask help
from Him when we are sad and troubled. He listens to us always. He makes us love
God even more!
Do you know that we can receive the Holy Spirit? Yes, we can. But we need
to pray with someone and ask God to fill us with His Spirit.
We will do this later after this talk.
Before we can receive the Holy Spirit, we must first show God that we love
Him and the people He gave us. As an expression of our love for God and the people
He sent us we must:
1. Pray to the Lord and tell Him:
we don't want to sin anymore
we love Jesus and want to be with Him always
we need a Helper and believe that God will give Him to us
2. Show/demonstrate our love for our parents, brothers and sisters, and
friends.
Respect our parents (asking for their blessing pagmamano, kissing
them, listening to what they tell us)
Be kind to our brothers and sisters
God will be pleased if we show our love for these people
He wants us to be obedient and loving

III.

Conclusion
God loves us. He sent Jesus to be our friend. He is now sending His Holy
Spirit to guide, strengthen us and to help us. Let us be ready to receive Him in
our lives.

Letter Giving and Dialogue

Instruct the parents to stay beside their child after this talk. The parents can
invite their kids to a place where they can start exchanging letters and having the
dialogue. (It is assumed that the parents have been oriented earlier about their letter to
their children and the dialogue that expresses love and forgiveness. They should also
encourage their children to receive the Holy Spirit and pray for their concerns during
the pray-over.)

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The Pray Over Session

Gather the participants with their parents in the session hall. Make sure that
the parents are standing beside their children.
Tell the kids to sit with their hands on their lap as a sign of receiving. After
settling down, remind the kids to be prayerful, asking God to send his Spirit to them.
Ask the music ministry to play a slow song previously taught earlier. After the song,
the parents will lay their hands over their children and pray over them. Make sure
they are oriented of the pray-over process:
1. Praising
2. Pray for the child's concerns.
3. Ask the Holy Spirit to come to their child
4. Thanksgiving prayer
5. Close with Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Worship
After everyone has been prayed-over, exhort the kids to thank God for the Holy Spirit
in them. The way to show it is through a series of songs and prayer called, a worship. The
process is as follows:
Teach them to voice their praises (Thank you Lord, I love you Lord, I praise you!)
Explain the raising of hands as a way of telling God "You are great!"
Start the worship with a fast song, then praising, then a slow song.
After the singing, lead the assembly in a simple thanksgiving prayer to God for
sending His Spirit to them.
5. Close the worship with a Glory Be. (A song is optional).
1.
2.
3.
4.

Appendix A:

Information Sheet
Hi! My name is _______________________________you can call me_______________. I was
born on _________________ which makes me ________ years old.

I live in ______________________________________________________________.
and you can call me at ______________________ or email me
through
____________________________________.

In school, I am in grade __________________, section ________________.

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My dads name is ___________________. He is a _______________ by profession and you can

reach him at _______________________.
My moms name is ___________________. She is a ______________ by profession and you can
reach her at _______________________.
They are members of Couples for Christ.
They are not members of Couples for Christ.
God has blessed me with different talents and skills. They are _____________________
__________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________.
Aside from these, my hobbies and interests include _____________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.

Appendix B:
Parents Orientation
Goals:
1. To explain to the parents the process that their children have gone through
during the Senior Kids Camp and to help the parents understand its purpose.
2. To brief the parents on their role during and after the Senior Kids Day.
3. To encourage parents to become actively involved in their areas KFC program.
Talk Outline:
Brief parents on what their kids went through
A. The gospel was introduced to your kids in ways they can understand and
appreciate.
1. God Loves Me and He Wants Me to be Happy - inculcates to the kids how
much God loves them by allowing them to recognize the blessings He gave
them to show that love.
2. Jesus Will Show Me How to Love God - allows the kids to get to know Jesus

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and His examples on how to love the Father.

3. God Will Always Forgive Me Because He Loves Me - presents to the kids the
reality of Gods mercy and forgiveness and how they can be reconciled with God
and to the people that loves them.
4. The Holy Spirit Will Help Me to be Good Always - helps the kids realize that
God sent the Holy Spirit to guide and help them in their walk to Jesus. Through
this activity the kids will be given the opportunity to be prayed for by their
parents and to be able to share their experience with them.
B. Dont expect major changes in your childs attitude
1. They are the same kids. An overnight camp of talking to them about
Jesus will not turn them into saints.
2. When they continue to exhibit the wrong behavior, dont nag them, or use
this experience against them (e.g. KFC ka pa man din, tapos ganyan
ka?); instead, encourage them to do well and praise them when they do
so.
3. Relate his everyday experiences to what was learned today
Advise parents to nurture what was started
A. It is your job as parents to bring Christ to your child.
1. KFC can only support you in this; it cannot and will not take your place.
Ultimately, you are responsible for developing your childs relationship
with Christ.
2. You are Christ to your child. He/she will know Jesus by the way you show
your love for him/her.
3. Service in community can only be real if it is real in the family stress
1Timothy 3:4-5.
B. Some practical tips in nurturing your childs relationship with Jesus
1. Show him/her Gods active role in the everyday events of his/her life. It is
important to keep communication lines open with your child, so that
he/she can wholeheartedly accept it when you point these things out to
him/her.
2. Pray daily with your child (but keep your prayers in level with his/her
age).
3. Give a blessing to your child every day before bedtime and before he/she
leaves the house. (Give a demonstration)
4. Support your childs follow-up and monthly activities in KFC.
Encourage your child to participate in the different activities, and talk
about them afterwards (how it went, if your child enjoyed them, etc.).
Encourage your childs friendships with fellow KFC members.
Volunteer your time and resources for the different activities.
Brief parents on what will happen in the last session and their role in it
A. Parent child dialogue (ask them about the letters for their kids)
B. Pray-over session
Conclusion
A. In a few minutes, your children will be welcomed into the Kids for Christ Program
1. They will officially be called members of CFC Kids for Christ.
2. Follow-up activities and monthly assemblies will be conducted in order to
help your child grow in community life.

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B. The KFC program is dependent on your support, just as your child is dependent
on you as his parent to provide for his physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
You are as much a part of KFC as your child is.
C. Welcome to the Kids for Christ Program!
At this point, direct the parents to the activity area (where the kids are), to
move on to the last session.

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