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chapter manual
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2011 Revised Edition
Manila, Philippines
THE YFC
CHAPTER ASSEMBLY MANUAL
The manual contains thirty-six (36) inspiring and nourishing topics that
can serve as a guide in choosing the appropriate topics for the assembly.
The manual is designed to further affirm the value of fun, friendship,
freedom and faith. It serves as a venue for nourishment and fellowship
among YFCs as they grow into the path of a good and happy Christian
life.
the yfc 7 IDs

YFC CHAPTER ASSEMBLY
a. MISSIONARY
the yfc identity

The inspiring topics in this manual are written based on the YFC Identity
(also called the YFC ID).
Our YFC Identity is our oneness and commonness as brothers and sisters
in YFC.
b. MODEL OF EXCELLENCE
c. CHAMPION OF THE POOR
d. PATRIOT
e. 100% FREE
f. SINGLE MINDED FOR GOD
g. SOURCE OF UNITY IN THE FAMILY
A. Missionary
Our uniqueness emanates from God - as individuals and as one body

anchored on His image and likeness.
- This is our distinct desire to deepen the living of our Christian

faith for the love and service for others.
Being sons and daughters of God is our true and ultimate identity.
To bring the young to Christ is our supreme goal.
- It is an expression of our great appreciation to the work of

evangelization, formation and mission of our community, taking it
in as our duty, our call and our privilege.
Our true and ultimate identity is that we are sons and daughters of God.

Our identity is the result of our innate and core values that we in
YFC want to live by. The 7 IDs is the fullness of who and what we are as a
Youth for Christ.
B. Model of Excellence
- This is our yearning for personal holiness in our walk with Christ.
- Our focus is to develop and hone our own talents and skills for
greater use and purpose for Gods glory and mission.
- Our goal is to be excellent in all our endeavors- our studies, in
our service and in our mission.
C. Champion of the Poor
- This is our desire to protect the value and dignity of the poor by
putting our faith into complete action.
-To bring out our heroism as ordinary men and women and imbibe
the value of unity and team work in order to exude love for the
poor.
- To establish caring relationships and to uphold the value of
selfless giving and sharing.
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D. Patriot
- This is our desire to cradle our love for God in active love for our
country.
- Our goal is to strengthen the value of excellence, dedication, and
total commitment by making a difference in the lives of others
and contribute greatly in making this world a better place for the
future.
E. 100% Free
- This is rooted in our desire to protect life for the continuance of
Gods work.
- To instill the Christian lifestyle in the young emphasizing on the
sacredness of life and to defend the culture of life vs. the culture
of death.
F. Single Minded for God
- This is our goal in forming men and women who will wholeheartedly minister and serve God by building the Church of the
Future.
- Our desire to uphold and appreciate the importance of loving and
following the teachings of Jesus in becoming His true followers
and disciples by understanding our call and vocation, according
to the plan and purpose of God in our lives.
G. Source of Unity in the Family
- This is our deep aspiration to uphold unity of Gods plan for the
family and for His domestic church.
- Our goal is to grow in the different facets, stages and states of
life, thus instilling the value of unconditional love and commitment
to everyone surrounding us in these times- our family, our friends,
our community, etc.
THE WHAT:
The CHAPTER ASSEMBLY is a gathering of all YFC chapter members, club
or organization members, that occurs regularly once a month.
This manual contains 36 inspiring and nourishing topics. There are 12 talks
per year that we can use for the next three years.
Note: Should you decide to use the Chapter Assembly as your collective
household for your members, please refer to the YFC Household Manual
instead.
THE PURPOSE:
This manual is designed to further affirm the value of fun, friendship,
freedom and faith. It serves as a venue for nourishment and fellowship
among YFCs as they grow into the path of a good and happy Christian life.
THE VENUE:
The venue of the chapter assembly depends on your chosen topic for the
assembly. The usual venues are clubhouses, ANCOP sites, or classrooms.
As leaders in your respective areas, you are free to choose and discern the
ideal and appropriate venue for your activity.
THE PEOPLE:
All YFC members and YFC Couple Coordinators of your chapter are invited
to attend in this regular assembly.
manual instructions
step by step topic guide

THE STEP
1. Check the Calendar

Schedule and plan your chapter assembly meeting ahead of time.
This is important so that you can provide an excellent and inspiring
gathering for all your members.
2. Discern the Topic
As Couple Coordinator and Youth leaders, you should first
know the needs of your members. Work together in asking the
household heads of the immediate needs of their members which
you can address in preparing for the topic in your next assembly.
Ask God for the gift of discernment and then decide from the
menu of topics listed in this manual.
3. Make the Choice
Once you have an idea of the needs of your members, check the
table of contents. Each chapter assembly is categorized into each
of the 7 YFC IDs, with at least 4 to 5 different topics for you to
choose from.
(See TABLE OF CONTENTS)
Title
A one-liner phrase that will give you an idea of

what the topic is all about.
YFC ID
Each topic reflects the YFC identity that you

want to strengthen and discuss.
Anchor Verse
This is the main connection of the topic to the

readings in the bible.
Objective
This is what the topic aims to achieve.
Dynamics
This is the step-by-step flow of the assembly of

your selected topic.
Talk Outline
This is the main message of the entire assembly.

This allows you to talk about the topic in a
clearer and expanded way.
Speaker/ Sharers
Profile
This is a clear description of the ideal people

who can best discuss and share about the
specific topic.
Guide Questions
These guide questions serve as a chance for

the members to talk about what they have
learned from the topic to their group.
Reflection Song/s
Through the reflection song, we allow YFCs

not only to listen and talk amongst them but
also to God.
Other Verses
These verses are suggested readings and

supporting verses to further stress points
about the topic being discussed.
4. Get Ready
Once you have made your choice, go to the page of your selected
YFC ID and topic and you will see a step-by-step instruction on
how to go about the assembly.
(See STEP-BY-STEP TOPIC GUIDE)
5. Go!
Now that youre well-guided, get your act together and move into
conquering more souls for God!
HOW TO WORK IT!
table of contents
Manual Description 3

The YFC Identity
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The 7 IDs
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General Overview 6
Manual Instructions 7

Step by Step Topic Guide
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36 CHAPTER ASSEMBLY TOPICS

Missionary
1. On Hands and Knees
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2. Kings Champion 22
3. Heart of a Winner 28

4. Burden for the Lost
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5. Mission Impossible
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6. Called to Serve
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Model of Excellence
7. Banquet of Love
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8. United in Christ
53

9. A Piece of Heaven
56

10. Stairway to Heaven
64
11. Down to Earth 66
12. Encounter to Remember 70

13. Simon Peter Says
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Champion of the Poor

14. Care Champ

81

15. A Jesus Experience
85
16. Standing in the Gap 88
Patriot
17. Keepers of Paradise
18. On Gods Side Always
19. Homeland
20. The Patriot
21. Created to Care
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109
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100% Free
22. Foundation 1: True Colors
23. Foundation 2: Boy Meets Girl
24. Is Vanity Fair?
25. Circle of Friends
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128
135
141
Single Minded for God
26. In Pursuit of the Purpose

149

27. Body Builders
158
28. A Heart Like This 162

29. Following Christ
166
30. A Special Meal 172
Being a Source of Unity to the Family

31. Family Matters
179

32. Amazing Love
185

33. Buddy Watch
190

34. Reaching Out
193

35. In the Midst of the Storm
198
36. Family Strengths 202
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topic 1
ON HANDS AND KNEES

objectives
1. To teach the value and importance of serving others
2. To learn how to serve others unconditionally and whole-heartedly
dynamics
1. Worship
2. ACTIVITY PROPER: Giving to Get
3. Prepare the following materials:

Cloth (banner size) or large sheets of paper for each group
Water based paint (Red, Blue, White, and Yellow)
Newspapers, cloth rags and tissue paper
a. Give a short introduction about the activity and give them

instructions
b. Ask them to divide themselves into their households.
c. The cloth will be distributed to all groups.
d. Other materials will be given as an exchange for something.

Paint = 2 pairs of socks/foot wears for each color
Newspapers = 1 wallet and 1 watch
Cloth rags/tissue paper = 2 mobile phones
(Note: You can have your own set of materials depending on the available resources.)
e. The group will make a design of their flag using ONLY their
hands. Tell them that no paintbrushes will be provided and
that they will not be allowed to use one.
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f. Tell them that they should draw or paint images that best
represent their household and the individuals within the
household.
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g. Encourage them to be creative.
TOPIC 1 OF THE CHAPTER ASSEMBLY

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h. The newspapers will be used on the floor to prevent any

spillage and the cloth rags/ tissue paper to wipe any stray
paint.
i.
At the end of the activity, ask each household to come forward

to present the banner to the whole assembly. Tell them to
choose a spokesperson to explain how they came up with
their work.
4. Talk Proper
5. Reflection Song
6. At the end of the prayer, you can sing Follow You to conclude
the whole activity.
anchor verse
Because of our love for you we were ready to share with you not only
the Good News from God but even our own lives... ( Thessalonians 2:8)
Because of our love for you we were ready to share with you not only the Good News
from God but even our own lives... ( Thessalonians 2:8)
I. Introduction
Jesus was great enough to command the storms to stop. He had
authority to drive out demons and to part the sea. Thousands of people
would leave behind their livelihood and treasures to follow where He is
and do what He did. However, it was in His humble service that people
were inspired to follow Him. Even when He was glorified as the King of
all kings, He would go down to their level, on His hands and knees, and
humbly serve His apostles. He even washed their feet.
II. Comfort Zones
We have heard that Christ is more than willing to go all the way for
us, to go out of His comfort zone. Unfortunately, for us, there is a great
struggle to do the same.
As the name suggests, our comfort zones are the areas where we live,
the friends we go out with, the things we do. There are times when these
hinder us from loving more people. Our comfort zones are usually based
on the lifestyle that we are comfortable with:
A. Who we are with
Sometimes, we do not want to be with people who are not familiar
with us or who are not like us. We do not want to talk to people with
whom we have a hard time relating to or to people whom we do not
like.
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B. Where we go
We want to go to places where it is convenient for us. We want to
be seen in the places where we would look cool. There are moments
when the way of getting there is also an issue for some of us.
C. What we do
We want to do the things that we love or sometimes, things that
will make us more popular. Because of this, we do not want to do the
dirty work or the simple assignments.
As we love God and the people He has blessed us with, we need
to go out of these comfort zones and go down on our hands and
knees.
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played different roles.2 Sometimes, we just have to seek ways of serving

more people. In this community, we are given many opportunities to
serve. There are more than enough for all of us to do.
C. Serve Joyfully
We can become joyful despite the dirt in our hands and knees. We
made the most of what we have. Here in YFC, this is fun in itself. Christ
never complained, thus, we do not complain. We give our all even if
we are not acknowledged or affirmed as God loves a cheerful giver.3
We gave up a lot of things yet we joyfully did what we need to do.
IV. Conclusion
III. On Hands and Knees
As Youth for Christ members, we are called to be servants. We are

blessed to know that God loves us no matter what. Knowing God and
knowing His love is what makes people happy, peaceful and alive.
Earlier, we all went down to our hands and knees to make our
household banners. We even gave up some of the things that are dear
and personal to us to make the banner. There are three attitudes that we
need to take to help us do this in our everyday lives.
We were born to make this known to everyone who doesnt. The only
way that we can make that known is by loving everyone whom God has
entrusted to us unconditionally no ifs, no buts, whenever, wherever and
however.
A. Give No Conditions
We all got dirty earlier. We all gave up some of the things personal
to us. Some of us worked without footwear. Some gave up other things.
(Note to speaker: You can cite the other things that they gave up mobile phone, etc)
Though we have limitations, we are called to give what is expected.

We gave up part of ourselves. We all did what is needed. We do not
choose our service or how much we serve. Christ never set limitations
on how much Hell love, bless or forgive us neither should we. We
need not have hesitations on what and how much we give up as God
has. He is always with us and has promised us everything.1
guide questions
1. What do you think are your comfort zones today?
2. How far are you willing to go for God and His people?
reflection song
Reflection Song: I give my All
Fast Song: Follow You
B. Take Initiative
We make do with what we have. We work together to accomplish
our tasks. Some of us lead, others painted, and others cheered. We all
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My son, the father answered, you are always here with me, and everything I have
is yours. Luke 15:31
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So we are to use our different gifts in accordance with the grace that God has
given us. If our gift is to speak Gods message, we should do it according to the faith that we
have. Romans 12: 6
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Each one should give, then, as he has decided, not with regret or with a sense of
duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly. 2 Cor 9:7
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KINGS CHAMPION
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5. Conclusion
6. Reflection Song: Song of a Servant
speakers profile
Must be a brother who:
1. Has experienced mission trips in the past
objectives
1. To instill the value of SERVANTHOOD
2. To identify characteristics of a true servant
3. To acknowledge the greatness and example of Christ as a servant
4. To know and understand how to be true champions and
advocates of Jesus
1. Worship
2. Activity: Spiritual Evangelism
The goal of this activity is for the members to learn on how to
speak Gods love to others, through words and actions.
a. Group the members by pairs.
b. Assign them to a specific place around the venue.
- Village/ANCOP site guard; tricycle driver; vendor in
the sari-sari store
- School/campus guard at the gate; janitor; teacher;
librarian

c. Give them 30 minutes to accomplish the task.
d. Choose at least two pairs to share their experience.

3. Talk Proper
4. Sharer
3. Is on a Cluster Head-level or up
4. A Champion for the Poor or100% free advocate or has served
challenging areas
sharers profile
1. A good mix of 3 YFC members and/or leaders (a combination of
brothers and sisters)
dynamics
2. Is passionate in service
2. They must be champions in these areas: FAMILY, SCHOOL,

PURITY
a. Family- has experienced division in his/her family but is still
hopeful in Gods promise; family is ok but not part of the
community - actively influences them to join cfc; initiates
family bonding, conversations with family members, or going
to mass as a family
b. School - doing well in school - example of good time
management; seeks to establish YFC in his/her school - or is
active in the YFC there; invites friends to YFC
c. Purity - 100% Free advocate; or had vices but has decided
to stop; influences others to do the same; not swayed to go
back into old lifestyle
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I. Introduction
Do you believe that we are all sons and daughters of a King? That we
come from a royalty out of this world?
For us Christians, our God is our King. We are all servants of a Master
who had truly testified to Gods love and faithfulness. Our prince is Jesus
Christ, yet He came and lived as a Servant of all. He, above all, best
exemplified dying unto Himself even with His nature as the son of a King,
to fulfill the plan of His Father.
Likewise, we too are invited to share the great feast, in this great
privilege of loving and serving our King. It is a privilege because we were
called to believe in the Kingship of God to profess our allegiance to Him,
to love, extol and follow Him, to die unto Him ourselves and for Him, and
to trust in and defend our King.
Who is a real Kings champion?

1. A Real Kings Champion BELIEVES
2. A Real Kings Champion PROFESSES ALLEGIANCE

We are to be faithful, and loyal to our God, knowing where we
are before Him. We do not abandon the King. This means loyalty and
faithfulness to God at all costs.
The Kings champion will not sacrifice his values and principles
to achieve his goals. He achieves success because he is faithful. We,
also do the same to our God. We do things that will only show our
faithfulness to Him. We place in heart and in mind that everything we
do may continue to please our God. May it always be an expression of
our love and loyalty to Him.
3. A Real Kings Champion EXTOLS
We praise, glorify and worship our King. We come into His
presence, a holy ground, beholding the majesty of God. When we
worship God, we draw ourselves closer to Him. Our worship should
be our ultimate expression of our love for God, with our desire to be
into His presence and hear His message. Not only in worship can we
express how we extol God, but also in everything we say and do. Our
whole being should always glorify Him.
4. A Real Kings Champion LOVES

Loving is denying oneself, taking up our crosses and following
Christ even all the way up to the cross. For true love means being
selfless and always ready to sacrifice for others. He is a good steward
of all the gifts and talents that God has given him. He will not do
anything that will displease God. He loves the poor and is generous in
sharing his successes with them.
5. A Real Kings Champion FOLLOWS
II. A Real Kings Champion
In order to believe in Him, we have to know our King through

prayer, scripture, teachings, and encounters. This also means we
believe not only by our minds but also by putting our belief and faith
in action. (E.g. going to mass every Sunday, attending our household
and being faithful to our prayer time.)
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Following requires believing and trusting. It takes a strong heart

to follow, heart that takes full confidence in a power greater than
his. In following Christ, we take the path where God leads us to and
not what we alone desire. Serving the Lord requires following His
commandments at all times. Young as we are, God wants us to learn
the importance of following Him, through our parents, our teachers
and to our leaders who were placed over us to guide us and take care
of us.
6. A Real Kings Champion DIES TO ONESELF
Following the King means total submission and total surrender.

No ifs, no buts. It requires self-denial.
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Dying not in its literal meaning but dying in simple things that
are asked from us by God. E.g. being willing to give up short term
pleasures like watching movies, playing video games, so we can give
priority to our studies. It is saying no to our friends when invited to
gimmicks, parties, etc., when we know we have urgent school work to
attend to. It is also being willing to give up our love interest if we know
it will interfere with our studies.
7. A Real Kings Champion is WILLING TO GO EXTRA MILE

Willing to go the extra mile means unselfishly giving with no
complaints, and demands or expectations of anything in return.
Lord Jesus, teach me to be generous;

teach me to serve You as You deserve,
to give and not to count the cost,
to fight and not to heed the wounds,
to toil and not to seek for rest,
to labor and not to seek reward,
except that of knowing that I do Your will.
Amen.
He perseveres until he completes every task he sets out to do,
whether in school, in the family or in the community. He does not easily
give up when there is a problem or when he meets strong opposition.
III. Living a Champions Life (Sharing Proper)
(Speaker may now call on the sharers)
IV. Conclusion
As YFC, our primary identity is to be the Kings champion. It may look
simple for us to identify and say but this is achallenging task for us to do.
As Youth for Christ, we are to imitate Christ and become like the Kings
Champion - like Jesus. It may not be easy, but we put our hope and trust
in the Lord. For our God is the King. And in Him nothing is impossible.
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reflection song
I Give My All
For the Sake of the Call
guide questions
1. Are you a Kings Champion?
2. What areas in your life do you still need to improve so that you
can truly be a servant of God?
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topic 3
HEART OF A WINNER
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objectives
1. To know what it takes to have a true winners heart
2. To identify ways to overcome struggles and difficulties in everyday
life and learn to rise above them as winners
dynamics
1. Registration
2. Worship
3. Talk Proper
4. Group Discussion
speakers profile
1. Any YFC Leader from any level of service could give this talk.
2. Sharers should be 1 brother and 1 sister. The focus of the sharing
will be about how they overcame their struggles by having a
winners heart.
I. Introduction
Nowadays, we see people young and old living lives of misery, living
a life of unhappiness. There are so many concerns that haunt us financial
problems, personal problems, fears and insecurities. There are so many
things in life that we cannot control. These are the things that make us
worry, and give us a losers heart. The evil one wants to make us victims,
to be losers. He will try his very best to destroy us. If you wake up every
morning and you are not excited about your day, there must be something
wrong. Stop and ask yourself, Do I have a winners heart or a losers heart.
II. Having a Losers Heart
A. A loser wears a lot of masks to hide his true situation.
1. I am holy mask
As YFC, many of us lead a double standard life. We project a
clean and holy image yet we face so many temptations and we are
too proud to acknowledge it. We dont practice what we preach.
We lose our integrity.
2. I am tough mask
Often, we experience hurts/pains, we psyche ourselves
and give ourselves pep talks about how tough we are, how the
situation did not hurt us or OK lang. If the issues are not dealt
with immediately, we could be turning our hearts into stone.
We become insensitive and unable to empathize with others.
Acknowledging our hurts will reveal the real us through Christ.
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3. Be proud of who you are. Dont aspire to become someone

you are not.
3. I can handle it all mask
Most of us are faced with situations where we need help from

our brothers and sisters. Many times, we dont bother to ask for
assistance because of pride or shyness. Sometimes, we expect too
much of ourselves.
B. A loser does not have passion for life.

Everything is a burden. We see every situation as a problem. Just
going through the day requires so much effort. There is more to life
than just problems!
C. A loser accepts defeat easily.
This is when we give up and have no conviction to fight. Frustrations

and disappointments in our service make us sigh and leave things as
they are without even trying to find a possible solution.
III. Having a Winners Heart
We are created in the image and likeness of God. Despite the feeling of
being a loser, we must bear in mind that God sees a winner in each one of
us. We can be a winner because of Gods love and Gods grace. That is why
we must believe and claim the victory that God has set for us.
How to have a winners heart:
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4. Face your problems and be humble enough to ask for help

when you need it.
5. Do not pretend that you can do everything on your own.
6. Be yourself and get rid of your masks.

B. Courage-Acknowledging and overcoming areas of weakness.
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Saul told David, you cannot fight with this Philistine for you are
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still young, whereas this man has been a warrior from his youth. But
David said, When I was tending my fathers sheep, whenever a lion or
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bear came to snatch a lamb from the flock, I would run after it, kill it
and rescue the victim from its mouth. If it would attack me, I would hold
it by its beard and slay it. 1 Samuel 17:33-35
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David went ahead of his troops and was successful each time
because Yahweh was with him. 1 Samuel 18:14

We cannot control every situation, but we can take hold of our
attitudes in dealing with it.
1. Surround yourself with things that nourish and encourage you
in faith.
(The Story of David and Goliath) 1 Samuel 17:32-47
2. Victory is contagious. Be around winners.
A. Conviction Dealing with the basic issues.
3. Cultivate a happy environment. Decide to be happy and own

the happiness.
38Saul fitted his armor on David, put a bronze helmet on his head,
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clothed him with a coat of mail. David secured his sword over the
armor but could not walk because it was his first time. So he said to
Saul, I cannot move with all these trappings on me because I am no
accustomed to wearing them. David got rid of all this armor 1 Samuel
17 38-39
1. You are a son / daughter of the Lord; therefore Satan has no
power over you.
2. You are a YFC member. Live out the covenant.
C. Commitment Going for victory.
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Yahweh will deliver you this day into my hands and I will strike
you down and cut off your head. I will give the corpses of the Philistine
army today to the birds of the sky and the wild beasts of the earth and
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all the earth shall know that there is a God of Israel. All the people
gathered here shall know that Yahweh saves not by the sword or spear;
the battle belongs to Yahweh, and He will deliver you into our hands.
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1. Even if you have all or nothing, the winner takes it all.

2. Strive for excellence in everything.
3. Every situation in your life is an opportunity to win.
4. Believe in your work.
5. Trust in the Lord He put you in the situation because He
knows you can handle it.
IV. Conclusion
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Saul asked David, who stood before him holding the head of the
Philistine, Whose son are you, young man? David answered, I am the son
of your servant, Jesse the Bethlehemite. 1 Samuel 17:58
When David overcame his giant, he added glory to his fathers name.
The way we live our lives reflect on how victorious our Father in heaven is.
We too can overcome our giants and give glory to our Fathers name. Let
us claim victory in our lives. We have a God who is everything for us. Let us
everyday live our lives with a winners heart.
guide questions
1. Which aspect of your life needs to have a posture of a winners

heart?
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topic 4
BURDEN FOR THE LOST

objectives
1. To realize and appreciate the intensity of Gods love
2. To identify the people who are in need of loving, through the
examples from the bible
3. To be inspired how to be bearers of Gods love for other people
dynamics
1. Opening Worship
2. Talk Proper
3. Group Discussion
4. Closing Prayer
speakers profile
1. A Youth for Christ leader, preferably one who has experienced
being a leader for a long time in service.
2. It is encouraged to have 2 sharers, a brother and a sister.The focus
of the sharing will be love for the people who are lost.
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I. Introduction
Its great that many of us are experiencing this feast that the Lord has
invited us to celebrate in our lives. We have danced, laughed and have met
many great friends. We have experienced much of Gods unconditional
love. He has always been there for us, even raising us up in times of
despair.
But not all feel the same way. There are still people who feel that they
are unlovable, who have not yet heard of Gods amazing love. As Youth for
Christ, and as chosen people whom God has loved first, it is our duty to let
Gods love be known to everyone.
Sometimes the people that are closest to us are those people who
havent felt Gods unconditional love. Think of your family, your friends, or
the people you encounter every day. Are they lost? Do they feel unloved?
(Allow the participants to imagine their loved ones, and the people
around them. Lead them to realize that so much more people need Gods
love).
II. The Lost
For us to be able to share this love with other people, we need to

know who these people are. Let us look at some of the characters in the
bible who were subjects of Gods unconditional love. May they allow us to
identify the people in our lives who need Gods love as well.
A. Zacchaeus (Luke 19: 1-5)

E.g. The valedictorian of the batch, the Student Council President,
the Team Captain of the varsity team, the party people, and the leaders
of gangs
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In our lives, we will meet many Zacchaeuses. These are the people,
who are popular, influential, and unreachable. These are the people
who dont get to be seriously introduced to Christ. Everyone knows
who they are, but we just never thought theyd be interested. And, like
Zacchaeus, theyve heard of Jesus. They somehow feel He might be
whats missing in their lives, but everyone just seems to be in the way.
What we need to realize is that Jesus wants to use us, if we allow

Him, to speak to this people, for them to hear Him in their hearts say,
Quick! Come down! Youre invited too! I died for you, too! I love you
as much as any other. Today I will be a guest in your house!
B. The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-24)
(E.g. Rebellious people hooked on vices; shopaholics; students
often in the discipline office)
We will also meet many prodigal sons (and daughters). Like the
prodigal son found in the gospel, these are the people being judged.
These are the people we find irresponsible and materialistic. In fact
many of them feel ashamed to attend activities that involve God, but
many of them want to return to Him but just cant seem to do so.
These prodigal children need to realize the great mercy of God.

We need to let them know that God is just waiting for their first step
home and, as in the gospel, we should run out for them and meet them
with arms wide open. But that wont happen if we arent sensitive to
recognize who they are and take time to talk to them, when they step
into our activities or meet them in our areas.
C. The Prodigal Sons Brother (Luke 15: 25-28)
Lastly, we will meet that we can refer to as the prodigal sons
brother. Like the prodigal sons brother, theyve always been there,
serving in church, or have been part of some parish organization or
maybe even YFC. Theyve been good all their lives but are nonetheless
lost, out in the dark. Theyre there as we laugh and dance at the feast
-- our camps, prayer meetings, conferences but you can see it in
their eyes, they havent met the Jesus yet. Theyre still hiding, still
afraid. If only they could hear the father plead, Theres no need to fear.
You will always be safe with me.
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III. A Burden for the Lost
Not everyone fits into these three molds, whatever other examples
you may think of, all will have one thing in common a deep need for God
and for His mercy. These people may have been sitting beside us in class
this past one, maybe two, three years yet we dont act.
What we need to have is a burden for the lost Not just a concern for
the lost, but a burden, an actual sadness for those who are far from God. It
is by His grace that God places on us, something we can even describe as
a holy burden that moves us to seek out the lost.
How to respond to Gods challenge of sharing His love with these

people:
A. Pray for them

We cant be there for the people who are lost every moment. But
in times of being away from them, we can continue to love them by
praying for them. After all, it will be God who will be there for them
every moment.
B. Feel their pain
Sympathize with them. Put yourselves in their shoes. Be reminded
that the love we share is not of our own, but that of God. Only God
can change people, and only He can really touch their lives. We will
be the instruments for this love to happen.
IV. Conclusion
Our call is important. God loved us, unconditionally, which is why we

are here and who we are today. The way God loved us and the joy that we
felt when we realized that He does is the same love that He is calling us to
share to others. It is not enough to discover Christ in us; we need to bring
Him to others.
Jesus said, Love others as I have loved you.
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guide questions
1. Who are these lost people in your life that God is asking you to
have a burden for?
2. What concrete ways can you do to share Gods love with them?
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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE
objectives
1. To develop a heart and passion for the mission
2. To develop a deep sense of passion in serving God
3. To identify ways of serving others even in the smallest ways
dynamics
1. Registration
2. Worship
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expanded outline
If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself take up his cross daily,
and follow me. (Luke 9:23)
I. Introduction
God has called us in Youth for Christ to a highly evangelistic and
missionary life. We are to make a radical response to Jesus call in Matt.
28:19 Go and make disciples of all nations. When we say, all nations,
we mean everyone. YFC is gearing both towards work with the poor and
with the rich! All also means every possible area where there are young
adults. It is our nature to bring the reality of Christ to everyone through
witnessing. We are to win the world for Christ.
3. Talk Proper
4. Reflection Song
II. The H.E.A.R.T. of a Missionary
5. Group Discussion
The call to be the new generation of missionaries means we have to

have the HEART to carry out the mission. Sometimes this would mean a
total change of our old self into a new heart for God. If you are willing
to come after me, you must deny himself (Lk 9: 23) Denying ourselves
only means acknowledging Gods presence in our lives. Having the HEART
means that we must be:
speakers profile
Any YFC Leader (Chapter Head & up)
anchor verse
If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself take up his
cross daily, and follow me. (Luke 9:23)
H Heedful
We must be in tune with God and be sensitive to where He will
lead us. We must not be stubborn to His direction, even if it comes in
conflict with what we planned (Eph 5:17).
E- Enthusiastic
We should be excited rather than burdened because God will use
us to bring His glory to others.
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A Available
I Imitate
There is no use if we are capable, but not available. It is better for

us to be available and just let God use us, for surely God equips those
who are called.
Following Christ as a model. In every circumstance in our life, let

us ask ourselves, what would Jesus do?
R Ready
We are to be mission ready; sleep with our boots on. Ready to go
anytime!
T Teachable
We must be flexible -- allowing ourselves to be led with the
guidance of the Holy Spirit.
III. Passion in Serving God
But at the true heart of the mission is our love for God and His people.
This would require a heart that has PASSION.
P Pray
More than praying to God whenever we have trials, let us pray and
communicate with Him at every moment in our lives.
A Abide
Acting in accordance to Gods will.
S Serve
We are here to serve and not to be served. Being sensitive to
the needs of others and building lasting relationships with them. E.g.
Family, friends and at school. (The speaker may cite some examples.)
S Surrender
Surrendering always to the will of the Father. Allowing the Spirit
to lead you to where you should serve. Offering your time, talent and
treasure to God.
O Obeying
Obeying God through our leaders and elders. God speaks in every
person. Seek Him. He may speak directly in your heart, through people.
or through situation. Whenever we are called to do something, do it
without delay and without excuses.
N Noble
Being a person of high moral principles; a person of integrity. Let
us seek to be truthful inside and out.
IV. The Pains and Gains of Being Sent
Having that HEART and PASSION for serving the Lord, however, doesnt
shield us from sufferings. In fact, being a missionary is not easy. Take up
his cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23 This call entails a lot of sacrifices
and sufferings just like what happened to Jesus Christ.
A. Being sent is not a bed of roses. Jesus warns us.
(Matt. 10: 16-25)
1. Family Sometimes your family will not understand the mission
that you are doing. Ex. Parents not allowing their YFC children to
attend prayer meetings because they simply do not understand.
2. Friends- Many of our friends will say that serving God through
YFC is boring and out of trend. But we have to defend our calling
and show to them that serving God is one of the greatest happiness
one can have.
3. Clergy- Sometimes the priest in our parishes will not understand
our radical way of evangelization. We have to explain it to them for
us to be able to work hand in hand in our evangelization.

Our call is an everyday decision to follow Him, even in small ways,
even in small steps. We will be hurt and humiliated for His sake but the
Lord knows our sufferings and He will not leave it at that.
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B. The Feeling of Fulfillment

What we do not know is that God is using our lives as an instrument
to change the lives of others. We may be sacrificing a lot but it may
be the reason why other people meet God. For example, our time
sacrificed for watching a movie, in exchange for having household or
one to ones, may actually result to a person believing in Gods love
for them. We feel the fulfillment of the mission when we see lives
transformed, relationships healed, and families united. We suffer and
experience hardships but in reality it only makes us lean on God more.
Thus, we have more opportunity to experience His love.
At the same time, we should not grow disappointed when we feel
as if there is no progress in our mission. Everything happens in Gods
perfect timing. What we should have is an eager heart to do His will
no matter how hard it is.
V. Conclusion
Gods call for YFC is to gather all the young that need God, to rebuild
the nation, and to be living manifestation of Gods love throughout the
world. This call is not only for the leaders in our community. Christ calls ALL
of us to go to ALL nations. He calls us to give all of our self to accomplish
the work. May our hearts be modeled to that of Jesus which is focused
on the loving Father and His children. May we heed the call to be true
missionaries.
reflection songs
1. For the Sake of the Call
2. I Give My All
guide questions
1. How do you show your passion in serving God?
2. How can you be a true missionary in your family, friends, and in
school?
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CALLED TO SERVE
objectives
1. To understand the purpose of our calling to serve others.
2. To realize the importance of this call and the members of our
community.
3. To understand and know the best way to respond to the call of
God by serving others.
dynamics
1. Registration
2. Worship
3. Talk Proper
4. Group discussion
5. Closing Prayer
speakers profile
A youth leader who has served in the community in the same service
for at least 8 months.
anchor verse
But God in His grace chose me even before I was born, and called me
to serve Him. (Galatians 1:15)
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3. Our Response
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But God in His grace chose me even before I was born, and called me to serve Him.
(Galatians 1:15)
Yet there are still others who have not yet received and experienced
Gods love. God gives us the chance/opportunity to share that love to
others, for us to be His instruments.
III.Called to Serve
S- Sharing Ones Time, Talent, and Treasure

We share time by attending meetings. Our presence leaves an
impact to other people. Let us share our talents by participating when
we are needed. (Example: music ministry, writing, being a speaker, etc.)
Let us share our treasure by giving what we can give like food, clothes,
books, especially with our less fortunate brothers and sisters.
E- Enjoying the Activity
I. Introduction:
Why are you here? During our youth camps, we were taught one
main thing- that God loves us and He is inviting us to have a personal
relationship with Him. Ever since, we have sought to attend and discover
what this relationship was. Slowly, God has shown us, in one way or another,
what it means to be loved by Him. We all know the response to this call is
to love Him back. Let us discover more about this call that He addressed
specifically to us and see what we can do about it.
II. The Call and the Privilege
A. Our Call
We should always participate, not allowing ourselves to be kill

joys. Show eagerness in all that you do. Make the most out of it.
R- Reaching out
Being out of place is a decision. Whether you are just new in
a group or have been in it for a long time, you need to make one
another feel welcome. Let us make it a habit to introduce ourselves to
the people that we do not know yet. Let us not be cliquish.
God called you first. Out of all the people in the world, He called
you first because He wants you to feel His love first. You are singled
out simply because you are special in Gods eyes. He is asking us to
follow Him and influence others to do so as well.
B. Our Privilege
V- Volunteering
Always offer to help others. Be sensitive to the needs of others.
Volunteer to be part of the communitys activities/events (example:
Serve in the youth camp, be a speaker or sharer, be part of their
committees etc.) Take the initiative.
E- Encouraging other people to join/attend
The call may seem hard but God doesnt want us to just follow
Him. The call is also an invitation to enjoy the privileges of being Gods
children. As Gods children, we enjoy peace of mind and heart because
we learn of His promises for us. We experience love through our
families, brothers and sisters, our friends, our support environment
that guides us. Through this community, He has made sure that we are
always surrounded by His love.
(Note to the speaker: Cite privileges of being part of this communityattending the ILC,
parties, a venue to discover/showcase/enhance your talents, being part of nation building.)
When you share, enjoy, reach uut and volunteer, you would really
inspire others to want to be where you are. In this way, we could
encourage others to join our community. Let us be Gods instruments
of love. Let us be His missionaries.
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Galatians 1:15: But God in His grace chose me even before I was born,
and called me to serve Him.
We are all called. It is time that we share what we have learned or
gained in this community. The love and privileges God has given us should
not stop in us. When we S-E-R-V-E, we become good witnesses, leading us
to follow Christ, thus, making us missionaries.
guide questions
1. Share how you feel knowing that you are called and privileged to
be part of the YFC community.
2. How will you respond to this call of God for you to serve in YFC?
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BANQUET OF LOVE
objectives
1. To define what the Holy Eucharist is
2. To be able to give more value and importance in participating in
the Holy Eucharist
3. To practice proper behavior, posture and attitude in attending and
receiving Christ through the Holy Eucharist
dynamics
1. Start the assembly with an opening worship.
2. The music ministry leads the group to a reflection in the middle
of the worship.
3. After the worship, the facilitator of the assembly invites some
sharers to share how they felt during the worship and the reflection.
4. He/ she should relate the experiences of the sharers to the topic of
the assembly, which is the Holy Eucharist.
5. Introduce speaker and proceed to the talk proper.
6. Using the discussion guide questions, members will be divided to
groups to share their answers and realizations with one another.
7. Assembly ends with a closing prayer and closing song.
speakers profile
1. A YFC Leader who is mature enough and is able to explain the
terms used. (e.g. Redemption, sacrifice)
2. He/ She must have a deep understanding of the Holy Eucharist
and why it is being celebrated.
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III. Bread and Wine as the Body and Blood of Christ
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I am the living bread that came down from heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he will
live forever; he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life andabides in me.
(John 6:51, 54, 56)
Every time a person gets hungry, he always has the innate reaction of
finding food immediately to satisfy his hunger. Like our hunger for Gods
presence in us, we are drawn back to the reality of finding God in our life.
A. Jesus as Bread.

satisfies hunger (John 6:35-Those who come to me will never

go hungry)
is always available (John 6:37-I will never turn away anyone

who comes to me.)
is for nourishment of our tiredness and emptiness (John

6:33-For the bread that gave life is He who comes down from
Heaven and gives life to the world.)
I. The Eucharist is an Act of Worship

The Eucharist is an act of worship by which it proclaims the word of
God. It is a way of thanksgiving to God for everything that He has given
us. Above all gifts that He has given us, it is the celebration of the sending
of His Holy Son to redeem our sins through the consecration of the bread
and wine, and participation in the celebration of receiving the body and
blood of Christ.
B. Jesus as Wine

symbolizes ultimate sacrifice of His life for mankind
is an act of redemption
Food nourishes our body, the Eucharist nourishes our soul. In receiving
the Holy Communion, we become members of Christs body.
II. The Basic Description of the Holy Eucharist
IV. The Feast
The Savior kept alive His sacrifice on the cross throughout the ages
until He comes again and entrusted to the church the Eucharist as a:
God is inviting us to a grand banquet of love, providence and

faithfulness. The Lord is inviting us to eat with Him is this big celebration
that we now call the Holy Sacrifice. Our response to the invitation depends
on how we behave during the celebration of the Eucharist:
A. Commemoration of Christs sacrifices

The Eucharist allows us to remember how Christ died for us and
how His resurrection saved us from our sins.
A. Dining with God
B. A Sacrament of Love
We are dining with God if we go to Mass and actively participate

in it. We are in tune with the Lord and understand our purpose of
attending it.
The Eucharist is a sacrament that allows us to see and realize that

love was the only reason why He sacrificed Himself for us, and paid for
the punishment we were supposed to receive.
C. A Pledge of Future Glory
Because of this sacrament, it has been an everyday assurance for
us that God will welcome us in Heaven, because someone already
paid the price of our sins for us.
B. Dining with God but in other table

We are seated on another table if we go to mass but are out of
focus. In other words, we are physically present but mentally absent.
This happens when we have wrong intentions of going to mass or
even when we are consumed by a lot of things and not being able to
concentrate and participate attentively.
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C. Not Dining with God

We are not dining with God when we really dont participate in
the Mass. This happens if we dont hear mass regularly. We disregard
the invitation of the Lord to receive the bread and wine- His body and
His blood.
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V. Conclusion
Receiving the Holy Communion and attending the Holy Eucharist
is our way of accepting Gods ultimate love for us. It is accepting Gods
covenant to receive eternal life. It is important to remember that we are
dining with God when we are in the presence of the Holy Eucharist. It is an
invitation by God to partake with Him and dine with Him at the table. Let
us make sure that we are dining with Him in the same table and with all of
our attention and all our participation.
reflection song
Great is Our God/God is My Refuge/Strong Arms
(Reflection song will be sung during the opening worship)
guide questions
1. What I did learn from todays topic about the Holy Eucharist?
2. Have you been dining with God? Do you experience His presence
when you come before God in the celebration of the Holy Mass?
3. How can you be more faithful and committed in celebrating the

Holy Eucharist regularly and seriously?
objectives
1. To see and realize the importance of Gods work
2. To be involved in the relevant issues of the bigger community
3. To learn how to relate with brothers and sisters/ other youths
outside community
dynamics
1. Opening Worship
2. Talk Proper
3. Reflection Song
4. Opening Prayer
5. Discussion Group
6. Closing Prayer
speakers profile
1. The Speaker should be a Youth for Christ leader who has developed
or initiated close relationship with other youth groups/ community
outside YFC.
2. He/she must be able to enlighten YFCs of the bigger work and
mission we have in our bigger community.
anchor verse
One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and one Father of all, who
is over all, and through all and in all. (Ephesians 4:5-6)
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C. Be aware of the current issues
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One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and one Father of all, who is over all, and
through all and in all. (Ephesians 4:5-6)
I. Introduction
The CFC- Youth for Christ is one of the many communities for the
youth that the Lord has blessed to spread the good news to the world. We
are given a great task to fight for peace and bring change in our society.
It is the desire of the Lord for all of us to work hand in hand because His
work is very vast. But we cannot do this alone. Knowing this, Satan will do
everything in his power to disunite the people of God.
Therefore, we have to be prepared. It is important for us to know how
to deal with our brothers and sisters in other communities to protect the
relationships we have with them and continue being united in our mission.
II. Ways in relating to our Brothers and Sisters outside CFC Youth
for Christ
A. Initiate friendship
We have to show them that YFCs are innately friendly. This is the
first step in proclaiming the word of God. Even Jesus built friendship
with his disciples before preaching the word to them.
B. Be ready to sympathize
We should treat them the same way we do our brothers and sisters
in YFC. Be ready and willing to help in times of need. Loving will not
make sense if we will not serve them first.
Let us read the newspapers, listen to the radio and watch the news
on television to be aware of what is happening in our society. We need
to be conscious of how our government leaders serve us.It is time to
fight for the right principles and to make sure that we have a future
to live.
D. Support upright activities of other communities
CFC-Youth for Christ is anointed by the Lord not only to spread
the word but also to live the Word. We need to work with other
communities and make a move to bring glad tidings to the poor as
Jesus did.
III. Conclusion
CFC Youth for Christ is a blessing from the Lord not only to its members
but also to other communities. He calls us to have a relationship with
them. Though from different organizations, let us join them in working
for the mission of Jesus. As it is written Eph 4:5-6 One Lord, one faith,
one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all in
all. We are united in Christ, amidst all the differences in our cultures and
way of life. God is our unifying factor. Let us resist the disunity that Satan
is bringing forth and proclaim the good news together.
prayer and reflection
(Note to Speaker: Recite this prayer after the talk.)
Lord Jesus, we thank You for this opportunity to be of service to

You and Your people through the bigger family of CFC- Youth for Christ.
Forgive us for the times that we have neglected our brothers and sisters
in other communities and for not caring about what is happening in our
society. We ask that in Your grace we may be able to build relationships
with our brothers and sisters. In doing so, be able to work hand in hand
with them in doing Your mission of bringing glad tidings to the poor. All
this we ask in Your name. Amen.
guide questions
1. How can you further involve yourselves with our brothers and
sisters in other communities?
2. How can we all work together as one?
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speakers profile
1. The speaker should be a YFC brother who can lead and inspire
everyone to worship.
2. He should be able to exhort and pray with everyone during the
worship.
3. Speaker/ worship leader should pray, fast and discern before the
date of the assembly.
objectives
1. To introduce the YFC culture of worship
2. To instill the importance of worship
3. To stress the importance of worship in all YFC assemblies,
households, and other activities of the community
dynamics
1. This is a one-hour session within WORSHIP. The worship is the
session itself with a pep talk injected into every part of the
worship.
2. Each injected part should explain the why and how of worship.
3. The Worship Leader is also the Speaker.
4. As registration is ongoing, the Music Ministry plays songs to set
an inviting mood for worship, as they gather everyone together.
It is important that they also teach new songs, especially if it will
be included in the line-up of the worship. The Music Ministry
should practice the songs at least one (1) week before the
Assembly.
Note: In selecting the songs for the worship, the WS leader should really pray and
discern for it.
THINGS TO PREPARE:

Closed-door, but well-ventilated venue
Full-band set-up or at least one (1) acoustic guitar
Visual aid for the lyrics of the songs. It can be in

PowerPoint, acetate, or any other similar materials.
4. He should also be able to practice with the band prior to giving

this session.
anchor verse
Great is the Lord! He is the most worthy of praise! (Psalm 96:4)
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1. It is but right that we start every gathering with worship. It is

the central point of our gatherings. Worship is a reminder that
we are not the center of any event or activity, but GOD.
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Great is the Lord! He is the most worthy of praise! (Psalm 96:4)
I. Introduction
Whatever circumstance we may be in, the Lord deserves nothing less
but our praises and thanksgiving to Him. This is because of His faithfulness
to us even if we are unfaithful.
One of the best gifts that any Christian community could have is the
gift of worship. In Youth for Christ, it is an honor and privilege that we are
always invited into Gods presence in and through worship. Worship is
being able to come into that loving, healing, and mighty presence of God,
and acknowledging that HE ALONE IS GOD.
II.Worship is our way of life to the Father
A. The Purpose of Exhortation
Every worship should begin with an exhortation. The exhortation
should bring people into the posture of coming before God in humility
and exaltation. It should be able to inspire everyone to come before
the Lord in jubilant praise. An exhortation need not be long, but
should be encouraging and inspirational. It can be a personal sharing
(intended NOT to praise oneself nor ones achievements, BUT GOD), a
story quoted from a book or from someone, or a Bible verse.
Note: After the leader gives the exhortation, the worship starts with the sign of the cross
and the band starts playing the first fast song
START OF THE WORSHIP PROPER

B. The Reasons for Worship
Worship simply begins with the honest desire to be in Gods
presence.
2. We worship not just to sing songs, but to listen to

Gods words and personal messages to us. Worship is a
beautifulopportunity for us to listen intently, and to connect
with Him.
3. Worship is our response to the holiness of God; therefore we
must come before Him in respect and reverence. We come
before our God in total humility and sincerity.
4. We worship to pay homage to our true King and Champion.
We acknowledge that whatever we have is His - our bodies,
minds and possessions. To come in worship before God is to
come offering ourselves as a pleasing sacrifice - all that we
are, and all that we are not.
5. We worship to sing our songs of thanksgiving. Thanking Him
for the grace, generosity, and faithfulness He has bestowed
upon us, manifested in our family, friends, school, and the
community despite of our sinfulness.
Note: The band plays the next fast song, after which, everyone says their praises to
our God.
C. The Way to Worship

There are 3 levels by which a worship goes through.
1. Speaking words of Praise - This is where we verbalize
our praises and exaltation to honor Gods greatness. (This is
usually done even before the first fast song is sung.)
2. Worship - This is when we continue to say words of honor
and praise and thanksgiving for His power and majesty in our
lives then, we may proceed to offer our testimony of faith and
love for the Lord. (Example: I belong to You, Lord. You are
enough for me...)
3. Glory - It is in this level when we come more deeply into
the Holy presence of God - where God speaks, and we listen
with our hearts. This is when we receive prophecies, visions,
realizations, and powerful messages (personal and communal)
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of Gods love and mercy. Healing may take place after --where the group may be filled with peace and oneness in God.
Note: The band plays a slow song which the group sings with. Then, the WS leader
encourages everyone to worship in tongues. After which, time is then given for prophecysharing.
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To the Worship Leader:

Do not be too conscious of the words you will use. Just pray with humility and sincerity,
and speak from the fullness of your heart. Talk to the Lord as if He is in front of you,
because He truly is. What is important is God and His message, and what HE would want
the community to hear, and NOT what you would want the group to hear. Avoid making
your prayer a well-rehearsed speech.
objectives
1. To know that holiness is Gods desire for each one of us
III.Conclusion
2. To understand what it means to be holy in our everyday lives
God has done a lot of things in our lives. That is why He is most
deserving of worship. The amazing fact is that as we thirst for Gods loving
presence, He, too, thirsts for ours. God wants His children to be near Him,
to be one with Him. We are His own, and He wants to bring us into His
presence in order for us to experience one degree of glory to the next.
This is the privilege we have --- experiencing joy and peace in worship.
Worship is Gods expression of His love to us. It is a gift, a piece of heaven
here on earth as we come before His presence in spirit and in truth. It is a
gift to be shared in unity with all the members of the Body of Christ.
3. To aspire for holiness each and every single day
END OF WORSHIP
guide questions
dynamics
1. Worship
2. Talk proper
3. End the talk with a prayer. Use the song Refiners Fire as a
reflection song within the prayer.
4. Use the guide questions below for group discussion starters after
the talk.
speakers profile
1. What was your experience during the worship?
1. Any leader can give this talk.
2. Did you feel Gods presence while worshipping God?
2. It is encouraged to have 2 sharers, a brother and a sister. The

focus of the sharing should be on ones journey towards holiness.
3. How can you further develop your expression of worship to God?
anchor verse
Be holy, because I am holy. (1 Peter 1: 16)
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Be holy, because I am holy. (1 Peter 1: 16)
I. Introduction
As sons and daughters of God, our call is to a life of holiness. Just as
Jesus is holy, so we are likewise called to be holy. This means living a life
with a great passion for love and righteousness. Thus, it is an invitation to
live a life in deep love for God and for our neighbor. Being holy may seem
like a great challenge. What we dont realize is that being holy starts in
small actions of choosing Gods way.
II.Four Kinds of Good People
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good they can, they see no need to do more than that. Going to mass,
saying standard prayers, giving alms during Mass are enough for
them. They do not feel that there is something more to be done. They
feel they have done enough.
Examples: Traditional Catholics who participate in the sacraments

but dont take it to a personal level of really living out the sacraments
in their lives physically present but mentally absent during Mass.
C. I am not evil. I am good. I have passion. I dont know about
you.
These are the people who detest and avoid wrongdoing, who
commit themselves to whatever good they can do, yet lack equal
concern for others. They fail to encourage and influence others to do
the same.
They do not feel the need to correct what is not good, most
especially those that they see in other people. They want everyone
to be on the same path with them towards doing good, but have no
concern for the people who are still lost.
Seeking to be good is a step by step climb towards heaven.It is an

everyday challenge to step up with the hopes of becoming more like Jesus.
D. Infecting others with goodness.
In this world, there are four kinds of goodness, as well as four kinds of
good people.
These are the people who avoid wrongdoing, have passion to do

what is good, and influence others to do so. They feel that the work
is not yet finished until others are also on the same path with them
towards Christ.
A. Do no evil and Do no good.

These are the people who dont harm others, but do nothing that
would give glory to God. They also live their lives without recognizing
the need for God and the desire to live a purpose-driven life.
Jesus example: Although He always had complete joy in Himself;

He was not bent on possessing glory for Himself. Rather, He humbled
Himself, taking the form of a servant, in order to lead others into glory
with Him. (Phil 2:7)
Examples: Atheists, Catholics who dont go to mass because they

dont see the blessing in doing so; teenagers who just go to school
to simply study and fulfill what is necessary but dont go beyond
this primary task; people who dont have vices but also do not pray;
Catholics by name but not by action.
Which of these are you?
Do we take a step closer to holiness as Jesus has shown us how?

Are we closer to our goal of being holy like Christ?
B. Avoid evil and do good sometimes.
III.Stepping into Holiness
There are people who refrain from evil and also devote themselves
to frequent good deeds, yet, while they do not neglect to do what
No matter what kind of person we are, all is not lost. We are all a work
in progress and there is still time to grow more in Jesus. Let us strive to:
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A. Increase in love for God

We should discover more the ways for us to grow in love with
God. We should not limit ourselves to our daily 15-minute prayer
time. There are other means by which we can learn more about God.
Examples could include watching inspirational and religious
movies (e.g. Passion of the Christ); reading Christian books that could
help us grow in our walk of faith, and exposing ourselves to praise
songs rather than those that are anti-God and anti-life.
B. Increase in love for the people in our lives
We should start creating stronger relationships with the people
that God has placed in our lives to love. Let us allow ourselves to be
used by God to be a sign of hope, mercy, and love to our friends,
neighbors, enemies, and family.
C. Increase in service for the Church
We should know more about Christ by sharing in the Celebration
of the Sacraments. We should allow ourselves to become one with all
the parts that make up the one Body of Christ, the Church. More than
being warm bodies, we should also learn to help the Church or our
own Parish in whatever way we can.
D. Increase in faithfulness to the covenant of YFC
We wont be YFC members forever. We wont remain in the
service we are handling now for long. We all grow up, and it is very
important that as we all grow up, we always live by our covenant, and
walk toward deepening, strengthening, and practicing it. Starting now
let us start our lives in YFC, living it to the fullest.
IV. Conclusion
Gods call to us is clear. He is constantly encouraging us into a life with
Him, in Him, and for Him. Let us look into where we are right now. Have we
grown in holiness? Are we growing? Do we feel the need to grow?
Being Holy may sound intimidating. As we climb our way up into
holiness, the climb gets higher and tougher. What we must remember is
that Jesus is backing us up on this 100%. He is with us in every step that
we climb closer towards Him.
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guide questions
1. Which of the four kinds of people can you best describe yourself
as?
2. What should you do to become the fourth kind of person like
Christ?
3. Give specific actions you would want to take in order to truly
become Holy as a YFC.
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objectives
1. To clearly define what humility is and how it is shown
down to earth

expanded outline
My child be humble in everything you do, and people will appreciate it more than gifts. The
greater you become, the more humble you should be; then the Lord
will be pleased with you. (Sirach 3: 17-19)
2. To appreciate that humility allows us to know God more

3. To start practicing humility in every aspect of our life
dynamics
1. Registration
2. Worship
I. Introduction
Jesus Christ has always been a true example of humility. He is God but
He became man to show this. His humility can also be witnessed by how
He cared for His disciples. He continues to reach out to all of us, whoever,
wherever we are. He constantly shows us the way to humility because this
is His desire for all of us to have.
3. Talk Proper
4. Reflection Song
5. Group Discussion
speakers profile
1. A youth leader who was humbled by God through serving his/ her
brothers and sisters in Youth for Christ.
2. A youth leader who was humbled by experiencing Gods unfailing
love in his/ her life.
anchor verse
My child be humble in everything you do, and people will appreciate it
more than gifts. The greater you become, the more humble you should be;
then the Lord will be pleased with you. (Sirach 3: 17-19)
II. How is humility shown?
(Note for the Speaker: Share personal experiences for every point)
My child be humble in everything you do (Sir 3.17) Humility can be

seen in different forms:
A. Recognition of ones sinfulness before God
We often commit sin because we choose to live by our own
choices and not of Gods. But we should not dwell on being guilty of
our sins. Instead, we are called to humble ourselves before the Lord
and to repent before Him. The Lord is good. He is a merciful God. He is
just waiting for us to come to Him. It is humility to accept our mistake
that God is well pleased.
The other one, however, rebuked him, saying, Dont you fear God?
You received the same sentence he did. Ours, however, is only right,
because we are getting what we deserve for what we did; but he has
done no wrong. (Luke 23: 40-41)
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B. Obedience to God
God gave us the freedom to choose, the freedom to decide. But
there are times that its hard for us to make a choice. And in these
times, we must not depend on our wisdom in making our decisions.
We should seek to know what God wants. God knows whats BEST for
us. Humility can be shown by remembering this and in seeking Gods
will in every decision we make.
He went a little farther on, threw himself face downward on the
ground, and prayed, My father, if it is possible, take this cup of suffering
from me! Yet not what I want, but what you want. (Matthew 26:39)
C. Submission to God
God created us in His image. We belong to Him. Humility comes
when we recognize that HE is God and we are NOT when we realize
that we need Him. We are nothing without Him. Submitting to God is
surrendering our whole lives to Him.
Jesus cried out in a loud voice. Father! In your hands I place my
spirit He said this and died. Luke 23:46
III. Blessings Promised to the Humble
and people will appreciate it more than gifts. (Sirach 3: 17) Humility
is pleasing to the Lord. And with this, God blesses us even more.
A. Wisdom
God rewards the humble of heart. When we are too proud to
acknowledge our being human, there will be times that we will lose
our way. But the Lord is gracious to the humble. God promises to give
us wisdom to know what is right through the Holy Spirit.
He leads the humble in what is right, teaching them His way. (Psalm
25:9)

B. Good Tidings
Humility opens our eyes to see how God works in our lives and
how He blesses us in so many ways.

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The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek
Gods help live in joy. Psalm 69:32
C. Honor
God honors the humble in a special way. He lifts up those who
come before Him. He exalts them and He brings them from glory to
glory.
Humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and in his good
time he will honor you. 1 Peter 5:6
These are merely narrations of the different gifts the Lord could
give us. The Lord wants all of us to receive these rewards. There is,
indeed, greater joy when we choose to act in humility, but the decision
is still up to us.
IV.Conclusion
We are called to humility. We are called to follow Jesus. Being humble
brings us closer to Him and allows us to give glory to His name. Through
humility, we make God happy and we make Him smile.
reflection song
1. Here I am to Worship
2. I Can Only Imagine
guide questions
1. Share an instance in your life when you became so proud of yourself
that you failed to recognize God as the source of everything you
have.
2. What specific steps will you do to show the Lord that youre really
surrendering everything to Him?
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b. The current problems and concerns they are encountering

at the moment
4. Let them write down their reflections.
5. Let them re-write their reflection but add the following words:
c. For the positive things in their lives, they write We praise
and we thank you for before the statement.
objectives
d. For the problems and concerns they write, were lifting

to you our concerns before the statement
1. To define what prayer really is, its parts, the manner in which we
should pray, and its importance
6. They will be in a reflective mood again and one by one, they will
recite in prayer what they have written.
2. To realize that it is through prayer that we can establish a personal

relationship with Christ
7. The household head will close the prayer.
3. To begin practicing our commitment in our daily common prayer

time
dynamics
8. The participants will answer the guide questions.
speakers profile
1. Start the assembly with an opening worship.
The speaker should be an active YFC leader, who is constantly striving

to be faithful to his/her prayer time.
2. The chapter head will introduce the speaker.
anchor verse
3. The speaker will give the talk proper.

4. The participants will be grouped into households to do the activity
and to answer the guide questions.
5. The speaker will lead the group into prayer. A reflection song can
be played during the prayer.
6. The household heads will end the discussion with a prayer.
Activity Mechanics: (After the Talk)
1. The participants should be grouped into households.
2. The speaker will lead the group into a reflective prayer. The music
ministry will play a reflection song.
3. In a reflective mood, the participants are instructed to bow down
their heads and close their eyes and think about the following:
a. The positive things/ blessings that happened in their lives
But when you pray, go to your rooms, close the door and go to your
Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what you do in private will
reward you. (Matthew 6:6)
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But when you pray, go to your rooms, close the door and go to your Father, who is
unseen. And your Father, who sees what you do in private will reward you. (Matthew 6:6)
I. Introduction
Prayer is a medium to communicate with God. It is our utmost
expression of humility and openness to God. Prayer and scripture are the
two most effective tools for our growth as Christian men and women. It is
our primary means of communicating with God. As we communicate with
Him, our relationship and love for Him deepens.
II. Two Basic Components of Prayer
a. Thanksgiving and Praise - It is a time when we thank God for all
the blessings we received. It is also a time to give our praises to our
Maker.
b. Petition and Asking for Forgiveness It is when we lift up our
concerns and ask for Gods mercy.
III. How to Begin your Prayer Time
Amidst our busy schedules, let us devote some time for prayer and
study the scriptures.
A. Bring with you your Bible and your journal.
The Lord can speak to you in many forms when you pray. He can
show you a verse or speak to your heart. This is why it is important
that you have your journal on which you can write down the things
that God has told you through your prayer. Your Bible also serves as
your personal reminder of His love for you. Keep it with you and open
it whenever you pray.
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B. Look for a place that is quiet and has no distractions.

Prayer is your instant connection with God. Since you are coming
into in His sacred presence, it is important that you are not distracted
by anything else. You cannot hear His word and He cannot touch your
heart if your mind is full of things that you need to think about after
you pray. You cannot understand His Word if there are other things
that are distract you.
C. Speak to God in the silence of your heart.
More than reciting the standard prayer, more than asking for the
things that you need, the most important thing is that you listen. God
speaks directly to your heart and it is in there that you will understand
instantly what He wants you to do. You can use the ACTS (A for
Adoration, C for contrition, T for thanksgiving, and S for supplication)
as a guide in your prayer.
IV. Conclusion
Prayer is essential in our everyday life. When you pray, think of your
heart as a room that only God can see. In the silence of your heart, you
should focus on God and fervently listen to His messages. Let us see to it
that every day, we have an encounter to remember with our loving Father.
guide question
1. How did you feel when you were thanking God for your blessings
and surrendering to Him your concerns in life?
2. What were the times in your life that made you call to God in
prayer?
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objectives
1. To learn about the life of Peter and how He followed God
I. Introduction
2. To bring out the Peter in us more, as we serve and live our lives
Speaker reads through 1 Peter 1: 1-14 as His/her resource reading in

handling this topic completely.

When God chooses people to carry out His mission, He doesnt choose
the richest, or the wisest of men. Rather, God sees the heart and chooses
persons who are available to have the heart for Him. God did the same
when Jesus chose Simon Peter.
dynamics
1. Opening Worship
2. Game: Simon Peter Says
In this game, the facilitator gives out several commands - if the
command is started with the phrase Simon Peter says, the
participants should obey. But if the command does not start with
the phrase, they should not obey it. Those who incorrectly follow
a command will be given coresponding consequences. the game
will run for 10-15 minutes.
3. Talk proper
4. Group Discussion
5. Large Group Sharing
6. Closing Prayer
Who among you here knows who SIMON PETER is? Let me tell you
who He is. Some people put a halo over him and call him St. Peter. From
history books, his Aramaic name is CEPHAS. But Jesus gave him the name
PETER, meaning THE ROCK.
II. The Man Named Peter
Peter was a pretty tough character in His younger days. His father,
Jonah, was a fisherman who lived in Galilee on the shores of the sea. Peter
had a couple of buddies, James and John; they ran a fishing business that
gave them a pretty fair living.
Peter has four (4) basic attributes or qualities:
A. Peter was a MAN OF ACTION
He never hesitated in anything he does. He always did what He
believed was right. It was this quality that made him a leader.
B. Peter was a MAN OF COMMITMENT AND LOYALTY
He showed his commitment and loyalty to God when he quickly
walked away from his net and vowed allegiance to God from Galilee.
Lord, no matter what others may do, Ill die for you.
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C. Peter was a MAN OF COURAGE
D. Man and Woman of Conviction
When temple guards seized Jesus as He prayed alone in the

garden, it was Peter who drew His sword in defense. Though at one
point he denied Christ, He was the only one of the disciples who even
tried to stay close by Jesus in His hour of trial.
We should fight for what we believe in. Have conviction and love
for the things that God is calling us to do. We should be steadfast in
faith and put all our trust in Him.
D. Peter was a MAN OF CONVICTION

In his preaching with Jesus, His famous line says I say, You are the
Son of God. It was that same conviction that, fired by the outpouring
of the Holy Spirit, caused Peter to become the early leader of the
Church. His conviction to serve and love God eventually caused His life
for the cause of Jesus Christ. Peter was crucified upside down, because
He did not deem himself worthy to die as His Lord had died.
III. Called to be Peter
Maybe you are wondering why we are talking about the life of a man
who lived and died 2000 years ago.
We are called to be like PETER of today. There is something in the
life of this man that is in all of us. Like Him, we, too, are called to be MAN
AND WOMAN OF ACTION, OF COMMITMENT AND OF LOYALTY, and OF
COURAGE AND OF CONVICTION.
A. Man and Woman of Action
We should be willing to do the things we believe is right and
pleasing to God. Never hesitate to follow God in whatever He wants
us to do.
B. Man and Woman of Commitment and Loyalty
We should be willing to serve the Lord in whatever circumstance,
comfortable or uncomfortable for us. We know how to practice loyalty
to family, to brothers and sisters in YFC and to our country.
C. Man and Woman of Courage
We should work hard to achieve all our goals and dreams in life.
Do good in our studies, serve in our community amidst difficulty and
love God amidst all our problems.
IV. Conclusion
Like Peter, our lives are not perfect. But the way God used Him amidst
his fault and failures should give us hope, for the God who changed Peters
life is the same God who is still in the business of changing imperfect
people like us.
Let us pray that as we continue to aspire to be Men and Women of
God, we can continue to strive to remember these qualities and attributes:
ACTION, COMMITMENT AND LOYALTY, and COURAGE AND CONVICTION.
guide questions
1. How can I become like Peter today?
2. How can I develop and apply the characters and qualities of Peter
in my personal life?
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objectives
1. To learn what it means to be true champions of the poor
2. To instill the importance of living life with love, humility, joy, and
compassion for others, especially for those who are in need
3. To make caring for the poor a habit and a mission in their everyday
lives
dynamics
1. Registration
2. Worship
3. Talk Proper
4. Discussion Group
5. Wrap up by speaker
6. Closing worship

(Note to the speaker: At the end of the talk, the speaker should rally everyone. He
should exhort them to be heroes for the country and to be champions for the poor.)
speakers profile

1. A YFC Leaders who has embraced a deep love and commitment

in ANCOP service
2. He/ She is a known ANCOP champion in his/her school, or in his/
her own area (sector, province, or chapter)
anchor verse
Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of
mine, you did for Me. (Matthew 25:40)
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C. Someone who believes in the mission of Jesus.
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Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine,
you did for Me. (Matthew 25:40)
Jesus came here for the poor. A CARE Champ believes that he
shares in the mission of Jesus of championing the poor. He should be
willing to give time, treasure and talent for them.
III. People We Champion
a. Hungry and Thirsty
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave
me drink... Matthew 25:35
I. Introduction
We should be conscious of those who have nothing to eat, like the

children on the streets, orphanages. and feeding homes.
As CFC-Youth for Christ, we are called to serve God. Aside from the
renewal of families, Jesus mission is to minister the poor. He did, after all,
come to this world and lived among them.
b. Stranger
... a stranger and you welcomed me...- Matthew 25:35
As Jesus partners in mission, we have been called to champion the

poor for Him. One way of serving Him is to serve the poor. We have been
blessed with a community that is geared toward building the church of the
poor. This task is the most concrete way of sharing Gods love with others.
We should have compassion for those who are in the home for the
aged, girls homes and boys homes.
c. ILL
The youth of today, with their passion and energy, have so much
to offer to the world. But sadly, their talents and resources have been
channeled in an unconstructive manner. Thus, it is our ministrys desire to
build up Care Champs for this world.
... ill and you cared for me Matthew 25:36

We should give joy to those suffering from serious illnesses such
as cancer, AIDS, leprosy and those that are physically challenged.
II. What is a Care Champ?
d. In prison
A. Someone who is an active member of Youth for Christ.
... in prison and you visited me- Matthew 25:36
A CARE Champ should attend activities of Youth for Christ regularly

so as to be nourished and reminded of the love of the Lord. This way,
he will also know how to care and love others.
B. Someone who has a heart for the poor.
Jesus has a special place in His heart for the poor. A CARE Champ
should be someone who can empathize and sympathize for them the
same way that He did.
We should visit those that are in correctional facilities/juvenile

homes, rehabilitation centers and mental institutions.
IV.
C

Being a CHAMPION of the Poor

Creating perfect and beautiful moments by sharing our
time, talents and treasure.
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Hoping and dreaming for a better future with them and

for them. We introduce them to great and new things that
will enable them to discover their passion in life.
Advocating the value of compassion by outdoing each

other in love and generosity.
Making a piece of heaven real here on earth by letting

them see and experience Jesus in them. It could be by
lending an ear to a weary heart, assisting a cripple in his
therapy, and visiting the lonely in the hospitals.
Protecting and restoring their dignity because we are all

equal in the eyes of God. We are all entitled to an equal
share of Gods blessings if only everyone would learn how
to share.
Initiating partnerships with public and private organization

and offices that may further our work with the poor.
Opening doors of opportunities for growth and healing.
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pray for themselves.
V. Conclusion
Having a family and belonging to a loving community, we are privileged
to share such great blessings to our poor brothers and sisters. We might
not realize it yet, but in the end, when we serve the poor here on earth, we
are actually serving our God in heaven.
guide questions
1. From the acronym CHAMPION, which letter do you think you need
to improve more on? Why?
2. How can you be a Champion of the poor in your own way?
3. What concrete steps are you willing to take in order to become a
CARE CHAMP?
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objectives
1. To know how to interact with our poor brothers and sisters
2. To build up the value of love by giving them an avenue to
appreciate the poor
3. To understand how to take part actively in the work of loving the
poor
dynamics
1. Registration
2. Worship
3. Activity (The activity can be shortened to 1 hour)
4. Processing and Sharing
anchor verse
The needy will never be lacking in the land; that is why I command you
to open your hand to your poor and needy brothers in the land.(Deuteronomy
15:10-11)
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The needy will never be lacking in the land; that is why I command you to open your
hand to your poor and needy brothers in the land.(Deuteronomy 15:10-11)
I. Activity
This is an experiential activity. The venue for this can be in a place like
hospices (hospital, infirmary, home for the aged,boys town, girls town,
and orphanage) or ANCOP sites in your area.
These venues are some of the choices you can select from for the
activity for this assembly so that the YFC members attending will truly
experience God in a very exciting way. This is about going out of their
comfort zones and being able to share their self to others by sharing their
time, treasure and talent.
1. Find proper venue and time for this activity. Talk to the contact
person prior to the visit and set an appointment with them to
present and explain the purpose of the activity.
2. Prior to the activity day, arrange a schedule, program and activity
to be done in the chosen venue like tutorials, teaching of songs,
story-telling, dance workshop, etc. whichever is applicable to the
place.
3. You may group them into households with 5-7 members.
4. Spend at least 2 3 hours (if time and venue permits). They will be
given time to share their talents with a certain family or they can
simply mingle with the people in the area.
5. After which, a group discussion will be done and the processing of
the activity will also be conducted.
6. Close the activity with a prayer, which may be done per group.
The poor are special in the eyes of God. Though poverty was never
part of Gods beautiful plan for us, it is real. May this be a challenge for all
of us to appreciate and be aware that there are people who are in need of
our time, talent and treasure.
Today, we had a chance to see the poor, the sick and the oppressed.
We are Gods children; they are our brothers and sisters. It is but right that
we show them love just as how we receive it.
The Lord loves the poor. Let us continue to follow Jesus example. It
will be difficult, but through Gods grace, we shall continue to learn how
to share ourselves to others. Let us live with the poor. Let us love the poor
just like Jesus loves them.
guide questions
1. What did you feel after the activity?
2. What was your Jesus experience from this activity?
3. What other things can you do to everyday experience Jesus in
your life?
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objectives
1. To realize that it is our duty to love and serve the poor
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The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has chosen me to bring good news to the
poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recover of sight to the blind, to
set free the oppressed. (Luke 4:18)
2. To further appreciate our work in ANCOP

3. To volunteer and influence others to be a part of ANCOP
dynamics
1. Worship
2. Talk proper
3. Group Sharing
speakers profile
1. It is advisable that the speaker should be a cluster head or any
leader that is actively serving in ANCOP.
2. An active YFC residing in an ANCOP Village can give the sharing.
anchor verse
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has chosen me to bring
good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives
and recover of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed. (Luke 4:18)
I. Introduction
(Read the Story of the Rich Man and Lazarus, Luke 16:19-31. The speaker
can either tell the story or ask one of the participants to tell the story.)
The story focuses on the importance of loving the poor. Like the rich
man, it can cause us our eternity. Either we go to heaven or hell because we
have or have not answered the call of God of loving them. It is a sad reality
that more of us decide not to answer the call when there are more people
who struggle to survive everyday there is so much poverty around us.
Poverty that is due to the breakdown of relationships.
II. The Rich and the Poor

This relationship happens between the rich and the poor. The rich can
afford to live luxuriously, while right in their very own neighborhood is a
swarm of poor people, only wishing to be able to eat a meal. The rich has
accepted that poverty is part of the global order.
The poor has been considered an eyesore, a big problem to the

country and other nations as well. They are seen as dirt and as unclean.
They are also perceived as menace to the society doing crimes and drugs.
III. Standing in the Gap
Note: Demonstrate visually by asking two volunteers to stand beside you, you being at the
center. The other two being the rich and the poor, and you, standing in the gap
What our world needs is love. Love can BRIDGE this gap. We have to
be that person with love that stands in the gap.
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Standing in the gap isnt at all easy:

A. It can be frustrating.
We might experience rejection in reaching out to them.

The rich thinks that the poor will be poor forever, simply
because they do not strive hard to have a better life.
(Laziness, Vices, etc.)
The poor thinks that it is hopeless; that nobody is willing

enough to help them in their situation. They think being
poor is their destiny.
B. It will require a great sacrifice.

We cant paint a picture of hope overnight. It takes time.

It is not easy to tell the poor that there is hope and life
can be better.
It is not that easy to tell the rich to share and to give.
C. We will be stretched to the limit with our abilities because it

requires our time, talent and treasure
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We are all called to stand in the gap in order to close it.
ANCOP closes the gap between the rich and the poor. We call each
other brothers and sisters. In camaraderie, no one is poor, no one is rich,
no one is a Christian, or no one is Muslim. All are equal in worth and in
dignity. This happens because of two things:
1. ANCOP as a source of unity.
It doesnt matter if you are poor or rich. This is beyond religion;
it doesnt matter if you are Muslim or Christian. All are equal in
worth and dignity. We are all united.
2. ANCOP as initiators of Justice and Peace.
When we share, we give justice to the lives of those who are
deprived. And because there is contentment in our lives, there is
peace.
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IV. Conclusion
Our love for the poor will create a generation of people who treat
each other as brothers and sisters. The spirit of the Lord is love. Thus, it
is through love that we can bring the good news to the poorproclaim
liberty to the captivesrecovery of sight to the blindfree the oppressed.
Let us bring more people to ANCOP, more heroes, who can stand in
the gap and close that gap, through the Lord, who made both the rich
and the poor.
guide questions
1. How do I see the poor right now?

2. How can I become a bridge between the rich and the poor?
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objectives
1. To develop a keen sense of stewardship through the environment
2. To know that it is our call to take care of the environment
dynamics
This talk should be done in a place where the activity can be applied.
(e.g. Tree planting in an ANCOP site, proper waste segregation in parks/
public markets, newspaper drive in their clusters, etc.)
1. Registration
2. Worship
3. Talk
4. Activity
5. Conclusion/ Wrap Up of the Speaker
6. Closing Prayer/ Worship
The Chapter Leaders can choose from any of the following activities:
A. Tree Planting
The group can buy seeds prior to activity and locate a place where
they can plant them. They should also promise to take care of the
seeds that they have planted even after the activity.
B. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
The group can locate a place where they can collect and segregate
trash.
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C. Waste Segregation
They can round up all the members to gather all newspapers,
bottles, aluminum cans, and bring it to the junk shop.
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D. Watch the movie INCONVENIENT TRUTH.
anchor verse
Then the Lord God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to cultivate it
and guard it. (Genesis 2:15)
Then the Lord God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to cultivate it
and guard it. (Genesis 2:15)
I. Introduction
In Youth for Christ, we learned about Gods love. A great manifestation
of this love is through the environment, the world we are living in, the
paradise He originally designed. He designed it to be perfect and beautiful.
God looked at everything He had made, and He found it very good.
(Gen 1:31)
But looking at the world today, it is hard to imagine that this is still
what we call Paradise. Environmental problems have caused us to doubt
the concept of Paradise. Let us recall the original plan of God about the
world we are living in.
II. The Land called Paradise
God created the universe out of love. He created it in such a way
that all kinds of living creatures and vegetation can exist side by side. He
perfectly designed it for us. More than just being a piece of Land, it was
gift from the Creator Himself given to us.
A. Paradise Given
Gods very nature is love. He created paradise as a manifestation
of His love for us. He wanted to show us how much He loved us that
He created the world and gave it to us to live in.
He gave the world to us in order for us to have everything we
need. It was Gods everyday reminder that He provides and takes care
of us. More than being a source of our needs, God entrusted us to
have dominion over His creation. (Gen. 1:28) He entrusted it to us to
cultivate, guard, and protect.
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B. Paradise Lost
We forgot that it was a gift. We forgot that it was a high privilege
for us to take care of Gods prized possessions. We got confused on
the real purpose of the gift. We got greedy to the point that instead of
cultivating it we started abusing it.
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ON GODS SIDE ALWAYS
(Note: The speaker should give examples of abusing the environment.)
Though we have abused the gift and in the end abused Gods
kindness, Gods nature does not change. Gods love still remains the
same. What happened should not hinder us from fearing God. God is
still calling us, giving us another chance to gain back the lost paradise.
C. Paradise Regained
But once more God will send us His spirit. The wasteland will
become fertile and fields will produce rich crops. (Isaiah 32:15)
There is still time to regain what we have lost. Let us give back to
the environment what it has given to us. Let us learn to plant trees. Let
us not waste precious things like electricity, water, and paper. Let us
learn how to maximize and not abuse the things that we have received.
Let us not grow tactless into thinking that these things will never run
out because in time they will.
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III. Conclusion
Our experience today is a reminder for us that there is still hope. Let
us seek to bring back what was lost. As YFC, it is one of our duties to take
care of the gifts that God has given us. After all, it is also us that will merit
the effects of our carelessness or our prudence in the end. It is more than
taking care of things. It is actually showing God how much we value the
things He has given us. Just as we care for the things precious to us, let us
also take care of the things precious to God.
objectives
1. To explain the importance of loyalty to God
2. To further explain that our loyalty to God entails loyalty to the
people He has entrusted us to take care
3. To mold each one to become more patriotic by imbibing the value
of loyalty
dynamics
1. Worship
2. Talk proper
3. End the talk with a prayer
4. Reflection
5. Group Discussion
6. Closing Prayer
speakers profile
1. Any leader could give this talk.
2. It is encouraged to have 2 sharers, a brother and a sister. The focus
of the sharing will be loyalty to God, leaders, group or principles.
anchor verse
His master replied, Well done, good and faithful servant! You have
been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come
and share your masters happiness! (Mathew 25:23)
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B. To our Leaders.
Our leaders are anointed by our God. We need to respect and
give them our loyalty, because they are the ones who will lead us
to be closer to our God as they lead us in doing His work.
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C. To our Group.
His master replied, Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a
few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your masters happiness!
(Mathew 25:23)
I. Introduction
As Gods children, we have been taught that God loves us. As YFC, we
are invited to return to that great love, and make our Father happy. We
were taught that it is not enough to just love God and our neighbor, but
to love our country. We are taught that being good citizens is one of our
ways to respond to Gods love for us.
In striving to be good citizens, one significant value we can start with
is Loyalty. Loyalty means faithfulness. A loyal person pledges allegiance
to another and promises to stand by its side for any purpose and principle.
A loyal person can be trusted, for one will fight for the other.
II. Our Subjects of Loyalty
No servant can serve two masters Luke 16:13
We should know whom to give our loyalty. We need to be careful and
seek guidance from God as we give it to people. Loyalty will be no longer
considered as loyalty if it is just given easily.
Our loyalty should be given to the following:
A. To God.
First and foremost, we are called to be loyal to our God,
to serve Him with everything that we are. Everything that is
happening to us is all from Him. He deserves our outmost love,
attention and loyalty.
God allowed us to enjoy our journey with Him. After

capturing us with His immense love, He has allowed us to serve
our community through our cluster, chapter and household. He
is calling us as well to be loyal by helping and supporting every
member of the group we belong to.
D. To our Principles.
Since He entrusted us with His work, we are called to be loyal
in what we believe in for us to follow and fulfill His purpose in our
lives. We are bound to infect other people with a life embracing
God, thus, we should be the first to stand up for these beliefs.
III. Our Acts of Loyalty:

A. To God

Living a life in accordance to His words.
Praying and reading the Bible.
Hearing mass.
Observing the Holy Sacraments.
Doing everything for Gods glory.
B. To our Leaders

Paying respect and courtesy to them always.
Obeying their directions and respecting them.
Making sure that they know everything that is happening

within your group, especially if it concerns the welfare of
each other.

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Accepting their limitations especially when they have

directions that we dont understand and those we dont
want to do.
Protecting and respecting them all the time.
Always pray for them so that they may guide and set
examples to the group.
C. To our Group

Helping them in their duties, their studies and praying for

their concerns.
Supporting them in their spiritual life. Our teachings to

others would be of no value if we cannot help our group
mates.
Avoid spreading loose talks and negative rumors. Talk

directly to the person concerned to clarify and settle
things.
Protecting them from danger especially the sisters.
Looking after the welfare of the group when it comes to

decision making.
D. To our Principles

Living out our principles.
Protecting and enriching it.
Practicing it at all times.
Living out our duties to God and others.
IV. Conclusion
Loyalty must be practiced at all times. It is based on how we show our
love to God and to our neighbor. It is also a way for us to show our sincerity
in the responsibilities that are given to us. The enemy is moving fast to
defeat the people who are loyal to God. They want every person to be one
of them in their kingdom in hell.
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Let us guard ourselves and one another. Let us continue to be loyal to

God and our responsibilities, as we continue to give justice in everything
that we do. In the end of all these things, we would be hearing the Lords
invitation of sharing eternal happiness with Him. (Matt. 25:23)
reflection song
Song of a Servant
guide questions
1. Are you loyal to God? To your leaders? To your group in YFC? To
your principles?
2. What steps do you need to work on to grow more in loyalty to
others?

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HOMELAND
4. Processing
1. To define the real meaning of patriotism
5. Talk Proper
2. To realize that our love for country is our deep manifestation and
response of our love for God
6. Group Discussion
3. To know how we can concretely apply the value of patriotism in

our everyday lives
dynamics
1. Registration and Teaching of Songs
2. Worship
3. Activity Proper
The participants should be grouped into a minimum of
7 members before starting the activity. In the activity proper,
the speaker will ask the groups to create a scenario depicting
patriotism by the following:
A. loving the environment,
B. giving importance to education,
After the activity, make sure that the scenarios portrayed

become the basis of discussion between the participants and
speaker. Interaction therefore is advised.
Note: The speaker should let the participants recognize that the scenarios that they
have portrayed are ordinary things happening in their everyday lives which they fail
to appreciate. Let them understand that being a patriot is an everyday decision that
they need to make.
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C. being proud to be a citizen of their country.

The groups will be given five (5) minutes to create the
scenario, after which a representative from each group will explain
the scenario his / her group have created. The group that shows
creativity and clarity of the scenario will receive a reward after the
activity.

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I. Introduction
Patriotism is our love and pride for the country, its culture and heritage.
In Youth for Christ, patriotism is our call to make a difference in the social,
political, cultural and environmental dimensions of our society. As Gods
anointed stewards of our homeland, how can we really show our love and
respect for our country?
II. Our Contribution
Loving our homeland can be shown in many ways. Here in Youth for
Christ, we have provided programs and avenue to live out patriotism such
as the different social ministries, our work in ANCOP and Pro-life. Thus,
as YFC members, we should know the concrete steps on how to value the
homeland our God has given to us.
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Loving our homeland means dreaming to be the professionals

who will bring our country out of poverty. By striving to be the best
students, we will fulfill not only the hopes of our parents, but more
importantly the hopes of our country to have the best doctors,
engineers, teachers, accountants, scientists, etc. We must recognize
that studying entails a lot of sacrifice on our part.
These are some examples:
1. Practice time management between your academic and extracurricular activities.
2. Practice a good study habit.

3. Do not give in to temptations of cheating.
4. Be a servant by sharing your knowledge to your fellow
students.
5. Finish your studies to be able to serve your countrymen.
C. We must value our citizenship
Valuing this country means being a good citizen. Practice

following our duties and responsibilities to our state.
A. We must value our Environment
1. Practice your right to vote during elections and vote wisely.
We should not contribute to make our homeland miserable.

Protect the ecosystem within or outside of our territory for this is the
basis for our survival.
2. Support your duly elected government.

3. Obey the rules of local government, City or Barangay, like
curfew and other ordinances.
4. Patronize your countrys products.
1. Join Tree Planting.
5. Respect your countrys traditions and cultural symbols like
2. Practice garbage segregation.

3. Throw your garbage in the trash bins.
4. Dont contribute to pollution. Dont smoke.
5. Conserve water.
B. We must value Education
the national flag and the national anthem.
III. Conclusion
Loving the country through valuing the environment, our education,
and our citizenship is a deep manifestation of our love for God. He has
given us our country for our homeland as a sign of His love. As Youth for
Christ members, being patriots is our decision to respect, follow and fulfill

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the promise we have with our God and our country during our Covenant
Orientation. As His anointed stewards we should do everything to protect
and enrich this country.
guide questions
1. Explain what patriotism personally means to you.
2. Do you think there is hope for our country?
3. In what ways can you be a part of giving hope and love to our
country? Give concrete examples.
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objectives
1. To appreciate that the essence of patriotism is love for God
2. To know how we can concretely and actively do something for
the nation
3. To develop a deeper love and concern for the poor and be
motivated to translate this love through actions
dynamics
1. Creative: SKIT (The King and the Generals)
Pointers to consider:
a. Make the story light.
b. It is suggested we create comedy skit.
c. Highlight the point about the reason of serving.
d. For added effect, use makeshift costume and props.
2. Talk Proper
3. Sharing
There must be 1-2 sharers who will magnify the major points of
the talk, i.e. being a patriot, provider, protector, or priest.
4. Group Discussion
5. Afterwards, the speaker will process the sharing and will segue to
the closing worship.
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SKIT- The story: The King and the generals

There was once a King with two generals, who work alternately to
ensure the safety of the fortress and accompany the King during outside
mission.
The generals were both great soldiers and leaders. They vowed to
protect the King and the kingdom with their lives. They differed only in
one thing: the reason why they serve.
The first general served because it was his sworn duty to serve the
king. He started his training since he was young. He learned to owe his
allegiance to no one else but the king.
The second general, on the other hand, served because he loved the
king with his heart. You see, the second general and the king grew up
together and were friends since they were small. Many times did the king
saved the generals life from the wild animals when they were kids. He
happily served as a general because this was his way of returning the love
and kindness that the king has given him.
The Skit:
The story focuses on the reasons of the generals translated in the
performance of their responsibilities. The first general, because he saw
his service as an obligation, soon get overworked and burnt out with
everything that he was doing.
The second general, on the other hand, had a deeper reason, which
was love. Love enabled him to endure the difficulties that go with being
a general.
Morale:
In serving, we must have a deeper reason than it is my responsibility
or because I am obliged. Because if it is our only reason, when things
become too demanding, we get easily disheartened and tired. Our reason
for serving others and doing our responsibilities should be LOVE. Love
pushes us to endure.
anchor verse
My children, our love should not be just in words and talk; it must be
true love which shows itself in action. (1 John 3:18)
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My children, our love should not be just in words and talk; it must be true love which shows
itself in action. (1 John 3:18)
I. Introduction
This country is Gods gift to us and we are born and raised here for
a greater purpose. We wouldnt be who we are if we are not born in this
country. We wouldnt think the same way, talk the same way, and act the
same way. We are where we are right now because God designed us to
be here.
However, we are not here just to fill in a space. We are here for a deeper
purpose and that purpose is either incidentally or ultimately connected to
our motherland.
II. The Patriot
A true patriot is someone who is passionate for the country and
for his countrymen. He is someone who takes his responsibility and
accountability seriously. He holds nothing back, realizing that all he has is
given for a purpose. He does this not because he is obliged to do it. He
does it because he is pushed by a greater purpose; and that purpose is
LOVE.
our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love which
shows itself in action. 1 John 3:18

A true patriot loves God. And his love for God pushes him to translate
this love to the people around him, especially those who need it the most.
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III. Our Call

As Gods followers, we are called to be patriots. We are called to
translate our passion for God into concrete actions.We are to be:
A. Stewards of Gods gifts
As patriots, we are to be passionate in sharing. We are called to
be good stewards of Gods providence. We share what we have to
others but most especially to those who lack. Patriots give their all in
excellence, be it time, talent or treasure.
1. Take time to listen to other people who need someone to talk
to, to play with the kids, or to visit regularly the sick and the
needy.
2. Tutor the kids and youth in ANCOP sites or in the depressed
areas or teach them skills such as singing and dancing, physical
health and hygiene.
3. Share whatever we have with others. Celebrate birthdays in
ANCOP sites, be advocate of our work with the poor and
social justice.
B. Source of encouragement
We take courage to guide the youth. We aim to inspire and build
up their spirits. We motivate the young people in ANCOP sites to
study. We focus on their talents and skills. We should be generous to
them with our compliments and praise.
C. Vessel of hope
We ourselves believe that they can rise above poverty. We
entertain and encourage their big dreams, like becoming engineers or
public accountants or businessmen. We dream with them, we support
them as they aim to fulfill their dreams.
D. Champion of the poor
Knowing is one thing, loving is another. When we call ourselves
champions, it only means that we have decided to love. We are proud
of being connected to ANCOP. We talk about working with the poor to
our friends, family and relatives, not really boasting about what we do,
but simply sharing the joy we have.
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As patriots, we are called to be passionate in caring. God has

lovingly shared with all of us His divinity by creating us in His image and
likeness. Thus, we are capable of things of the Spiritcare, sacrifice,
and heroism. All these are within our capacity to give. We can go
beyond ourselves, dying a little if we must, to sacrifice, to forego our
selfish tendencies so that others may simply live.
We are all called to be patriots, to love God above all else and let
this love radiates from us to others.
IV. Conclusion
Being a patriot is living life to the fullest; living life with a deep sense of
purpose. It is knowing that we are where we are because God intends us
to be there. This is our inheritance and we are called to be stewards of this.
Our love for God pushes us to answer this call. Our love for God pushes
us to be more than just citizens; our love for God pushes us to be patriots.
guide questions
1. How can you be a patriot of the poor in your everyday life?
2. In your own little ways, how can you show that you are a steward
of Gods gifts, source of encouragement, vessel of hope and
champion of the poor?
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objectives
1. To appreciate the meaning of accountability and stewardship
2. To realize the importance of YFC in transforming individuals into
becoming productive and fruitful citizen
3. To practice accountability and stewardship through volunteering
in ANCOP
dynamics
1. The suggested venue for this assembly maybe an ANCOP site, a
Youth Center or an Orphanage that has been adopted by a chapter,
high school, or campus.
2. Activity: Pay it forward
A. Group the chapter into pairs (YFC and ANCOP youth pair
if the venue is done in an ANCOP site, or YFC and another
youth from the area).
B. Each person in the pair will teach his/her partner a skill
that the other doesnt know. (E.g. teach a song or dance
step, etc.)
C. After 15 minutes of teaching, each pair will present the
skill they learned to the group.
3. Talk Proper
4. Divide the assembly into households.
5. Group Discussion.
anchor verse
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards
of Gods varied grace. (1 Peter 4:10)
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As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of
Gods varied grace. (1 Peter 4:10)
I. Introduction
The youth of today are full of potential. They can do a lot of great
things. It could be for themselves or for the people around them. But when
you look at the youth today, this is not what is happening. Most fail to see
what the Lord has given them and use it for a greater purpose.
Their hands are used for hurting people. Their minds are left unused
for the good of others, often times, brainwashed with selfishness. Instead
of a generation full of vibrancy, productive hands, and creative minds, we
have become a generation of youth lacking in potential, disheartened,
and negative in thinking. We have a band of youth with idle hands and
dangerous minds.
II. Idle Hands and Dangerous Minds
Idle hands and dangerous minds cause poverty to yourself and

poverty to your nation. The devil deceives us that having idle time may
seem harmless. The youth dont know that the more they are idle, the
more the devil is able to work in them. When we allow the poor to do
nothing, they are slowly led into a life of:
A. Mediocrity
They settle for less. Poverty is heightened because they do not
seek to improve. They result to wasting their time doing crime, forming
gangs, and doing drugs. We have youth that instead of striving to be
excellent, they settle for the average or less.
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B. Loser
Their minds are conditioned to think that they are useless. They
get easily discouraged with their failures and thus have no urgency to
succeed. They dont have the desire to study, or to work. They have
lost their ability to dream for themselves.
C. Sin
With the idle time that they have, they allow the devil to feed
their minds with negative things. They try to commit suicide, abuse
themselves, and seek to hurt others. Slowly, their thoughts are brought
out into actions, actions into habit, and from habit into lifestyle.
We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of

the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor
for his good, to build him up. Romans 15: 1-2
We, too, can grow idle if we let other youth do the same. We,
too, can become victims of these things if we remain blind to what is
happening to the world around us. It is our responsibility to use what
God has given us to help other people.
III.Productive Hands and Creative Minds
As YFC, we now have a chance to change all these things. God gave us
the capability to uplift life and hopefully, uplift our nation. Let us not put
it to waste.
Our response is to live a life that is productive and creative, in turn
teaching others to do the same. We need to teach them how to:
A. Live a life of excellence
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We should use our time, talent, and treasure to uplift them. We

should use these so that they can discover and use what God has
given them.
B. Live a life of a winner
We should spend time with them so that we can inspire them. As
we spend our time with them, we share of our lives, and thus motivate
them to dream for themselves.
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C. Live a life of righteousness

We reveal Christ to them. We make them busy in the Lords work
by involving them in the youth camps, ANCOP activities, put them into
households, etc. We live our lives as an example of righteousness to
them.
IV. Conclusion
We are created for a purpose. We are not meant to stay idle and let
other peoples lives be the same. The Lord has given us time, talent, and
treasure not to hide but to share. The Lord has blessed us with gifts so
that we could reach out to our brothers and sisters, to love and to care.
Therefore, let us become blessings to others.
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards
of Gods varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10

Let us be passionate and be active in bringing the poor out of that idle
state. Let us inspire them to dream.
guide questions
1. What did God give you that you think you can use to help others?
2. How can you lead others to lead a life of excellence, a life of a
winner and a life of righteousness?
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FOUNDATION 1: TRUE COLORS

(Overview: This talk is the first of a series in the first module of the 100% Free Advocacy. It is
a prerequisite to the succeeding sessions as it sets the tone and outlines the need for such a
program particularly among the youth today.)
objectives
1. To realize that it is because of God and in His unconditional love
for all of us that we are created this way
2. To reflect on the person that God created us to be and appreciate
our being unique and special
3. To live out our identity and purpose: to love and express this love
to the fullest
dynamics
1. Registration
2. Worship
3. First Activity: My Self-Portrait
4. Talk Proper
5. Second Activity: Circle of Love
First Activity: My Self-Portrait
1. Group the participants into pairs of the same sex.
2. Give each participant a sheet of paper with a picture of a blank
face on it.
3. Ask the participants to draw their self-portrait as an answer to the
question: How do you see yourself?

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table. The first column will be labeled as WHATS HOT? and the
second column will be labeled WHATS NOT? In the first column,
the participant will answer: What do I like about myself? In
the second column, the participant will answer: What do I not
like about myself? Ask the participants to share with their partner
what they drew and wrote, and how they feel about it.
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I. Introduction
We all have a perception of ourselves. There are things we like and
we dont like about in ourselves. We measure ourselves against certain
standards - our own, of the significant people in our lives, the worlds, and
Gods.
Unfortunately, the desire to live up to the worlds standards has
caused a lot of the youth today to be in a constant seeking of love and
appreciation in the wrong places. No matter how they try to get what they
want, they mostly end up wanting more or even more confused about
their own desires. Clouded with worldly desires and fleeting happiness,
many youth have forgotten who they really are. They have forgotten that
they are Gods precious handiworks, who need not submit to standards of
the world.
II. True Values
A. Our Human Nature (Mans dignity as a person)
Even while each one of us is unique, there is something common
in all of us. We are human in nature, but, regardless of color and
status, we were all created in the image and likeness of a divine God, a
God who is perfect. (Gen. 1:27)
Since God created us in His image and likeness, the only way to
realize our value, is to know our Creator, the Maker of all things.
We are far superior to any other creature in the world for we are
created with our intellect and will.
Being made in the image of God, our dignity is of and from God.
He created us to have power over the fish, the birds, and all animals
- domestic and wild. (Gen 1:26)

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B. Our True Worth

We are not valuable because of the things we own or even the
talents and skills we have.
Sadly, not all of us realize our worth. We have failed to see that in
Gods eyes, every person is valuable and special, thus equally entitled
to our love and acceptance.
However, this does not mean that we should condone or approve
of everything that we find in our neighbor. We value other people
because of how God originally created them.
God gave us our capabilities, strengths and talents to have
power and responsibility over and for His creations. We were given
the privilege to think, take charge, take care, and make use of all the
things that God has created.
III. True Calling
A. Our Call to Love
God is love, and He created us out of love. Hence, our dignity as
human beings leads us to find fulfillment through love.
Made out of love, we too have the capacity to love, as well as
invite others to love.
B. What is love?
The world has a thousand or more definitions of love (ex. Love is
Blind, Love is a thousand mysteries etc.).
Sadly, media today has created a whole new meaning of word
Love. Love in the movies, romantic novels, television series, and even
reality TV shows have tarnished the real meaning and beauty of love.
C. The Many Facets of Love
There are three terms that Greek use for love from which we may
learn:
1. Philia or Brotherly Love
This is the love that is evident in brother-sister relationships
and friendships. Its the kind of love that doesnt exactly have
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that thrill factor but is still love because it produces/brings about

trust, joy, and respect for another person. In the gospel of John, it
is used to express the relationship between Jesus and His disciples.
2. Eros or the Cloud-9 Feeling
This is the kind of love that is usually seen in romantic movies.
It is mostly manifested through a state of being-on-top-of-theworld, that feeling of being so high in love. Most often, this is the
kind of love that has no solid foundation because it is based on
fickle emotions, and changing circumstances.
3. Agape or Christian Love
By contrast, agape moves beyond the selfish pleasure-seeking
characteristic of Eros. This kind of love manifests genuine concern
and care for the other. To love with an agape love is to go beyond
the feeling of being in love; it is choosing and deciding to love with
a commitment in spite of shortcomings and failures. It decides to
love through and through no matter what.
4. Love of God and Love of Neighbor
Every person is made to be loved. He experiences this love
when he is in communion with other people (who carry Gods
image). No one has seen God. Yet if we love one another, God
dwells in us and His love is brought to perfection. (1 John 4:12)
In our human nature, God gives us the invitation to love with
great measures. He loved us first even in our own weaknesses and
frailties. Realizing and accepting this great privilege of how God
loves us unconditionally can allow an overflow of love in us. Such
that we would be able to move toward reaching fulfillment of
loving Him in return and others as well.
Our love for God should translate to love for neighbor. If
anyone says, My love is fixed on God, yet hates his brother, he is a
liar. One who has no love for the brother he has seen cannot love
the God he has not seen. (1 John 4:20)
Thus it is mans call to live in communion with others. We are
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5. Celibacy or Marriage
In Catholic tradition, communion with other people is
characterized by the total gift of ones self. This gift of self can take
two forms celibacy or marriage. This also a kind of unconditional
love of giving ourselves to God or to another person in marriage
by deciding to give a life-long commitment to love.
IV. Conclusion
We are created in the image and likeness of a God who is perfect. We
may not be perfect by worldly standards, but we carry Gods perfect image
in us. God wants us to realize our worth that even at the point when we
feel most unloved; it is when Hell love us the most, because we are His
priceless possessions.
We must realize, believe, and take confidence in His love in order to
free us from the bondage of the standards of this world. We must be free
in experiencing the unconditional love of God for us to share with those
who do not know Gods love yet. We are made essentially for this purpose:
to love.
The world today may hinder us from using our capacity to love not
only others, but maybe even ourselves. The challenge today is to continue
to know our Creator, seek to love Him every day, and to continue to decide
to love others with a commitment that goes beyond emotion, instinct, and
fleeting circumstances. Let us love in a way that is pleasing to God.
We were made OUT OF love, made BECAUSE OF love, and made IN
ORDER TO love. LOVE is our true value, our true nature, our true worth, our
true calling, our very essence, our true color!
Second Activity: Circle of Love
1. Ask the participants to form groups of 5-7 members each and to
form a small circle as a group.
2. Provide each participant with a sheet of paper, and some coloring
and writing materials.
3. Instruct the participants to write their name at the top of the paper,
leaving plenty of space for writing. They can decorate the paper,
and be creative as possible.
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4. The object of the activity is to express love for each other by

acknowledging the image of God in the other person. The
participants will write something good or positive about each
of their group mates as the papers are being passed around. A
signal will be given for them to pass the paper to their right. They
take time to write something good about the person whose paper
theyre currently holding before passing it on to the next person
on the next signal.
5. Allotted time for writing on the paper in each turn is 30 seconds
to a minute.
6. The passing and writing will end once the participants receive his/
her own paper.
7. Activity will end with a closing prayer. The prayer should focus on
being thankful to the gift of life and love God has blessed each
and every person in the group.

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FOUNDATION 2: BOY MEETS GIRL

(Note: The talk The Foundation: True Colors is a prerequisite for this assembly)
3. Talk Proper
The talk proper can be done in a more creative manner there
will be two speakers, preferably a male and female leader who are
partners in service to explain how they are a brother and sister to
one another.
4. Second Activity
5. Closing Prayer
objectives
1. To have a deeper understanding of the complementary
relationships of the two sexes
2. To accept and appreciate the natural differences between man
and woman
3. To live out our roles as man and woman of God
dynamics
1. Worship
2. First Activity: Hands Up, Masks Down
a. Gather ather all the male participants in one group and all
the female participants in another group. Do this activity

separately in different session rooms, with a facilitator
for the male group and a facilitator for the female group.
b. Post the tally board for everyone in the group to see.

c. Ask the participants for a show of hands to signify their
choice per item. Tell the participants to answer each question
honestly, and that there are no correct or wrong answers.
d. Make a tally per choice and write the number on the tally
board.
e. When both groups are done, gather as one big group and
post both tally boards.
f.
The speaker will compare the responses of the two groups,

and then will segue to the talk proper.
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The Differences of
Male and Female
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Men
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Women
Regarding Speech
Pattern
Men dont talk too

much.
Women on the other

hand talk a lot.
Regarding
Relationships
Men want respect and

trust.
Women want love

and care.
I. Introduction
Regarding the Mind
Men are analytical and

think in abstract.
The activity showed us that there are things that males are more prone
to do than females, and vice versa. There are things that characterize a
man, and things that characterize a woman. Can you imagine a world with
only men? Or just women?
Women are intuitive

and they think
concretely and in
detail.
Regarding Problems
Men are secretive.
Women are vocal.
Regarding Outlook
in Life
Men look at the larger

picture.
Women are more

into details.
Regarding Personal
Traits
Men are focused on

one task at a time.
Women can do
multiple tasks.

expanded outline
In the beginning of creation, only man was there. He was expected

to love. As a person, he had to love and he needed to be loved. So God
created a woman, and upon seeing her, the man exclaimed excitedly: This
one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh: This one shall be
called woman, for out of man this one has been taken. (Gen. 2:23)
II. Gods Intent
A. Man and woman are equal in worth and dignity. This is because
God created both in His image and out of love. (Gen. 2:21-23)
B. God designed man and woman to be different from each other,
in order to carry out a partnership that is complementary and
interdependent. This partnership is not just about a romantic
relationship but in any situation this partnership can grow into,
since God gave both of them the commission to subdue the earth
and have dominion over all of creation.
But before one can fully understand what it is to complement and to
be interdependent with the other, we must understand the differences in
the way God designed the two sexes to be.
Complementary and Interdependent Relationship of Men and Women

Men
Women
Servant King: leader, provider
Encouragement to the men: we

support them
Tender Warrior: protector
Add exceedingly to their strength
Wise Mentor: pastor (steward of

right and wrong)
Provide indispensable affirmation
Faithful Friend: good companion
Help them connect: given the

gift of relationships, we initiate
building friendships for them;
serve, nurture and protect life
Precious: they are to be taken cared
of; in a romantic relationship, they
are the ones sought after
Human sexuality encompasses the whole being of a person the

physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual all intertwined in one
totality.
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III. Misconceptions on Human Sexuality

The world has confused man and woman regarding their roles and
because of this, it has caused a misunderstanding on the meaning of being
a real man and woman.
Ever since our first parents fell into sin, the world has taken control
of our sexuality. The modern world has distorted the beautiful plan that
God has intended for every man and woman He created. It has threatened
the very core of a persons identity. Since that day, man and woman have
engaged themselves to an endless pursuit of impossibility where man
wants to be woman and woman wants to be a man.
A. Homosexuality
Some believe that they have been born as a person with a heart of
what is opposite to his or her gender. Some quote them as saying that
they have a womans heart but trapped in a mans body or vice versa.
God made woman in such a way that she is different from a man. What
only exists is human sexuality that is composed of being a man or a
woman, any other desire or attraction other than that is a distortion of
our real sexuality. You are created as who you are today. There is no
mistake on how God made you as a person.
B. Romantically In Love with the Same Sex
There is absolutely nothing wrong with loving a person but this
love must conform to Gods design otherwise it is simply not love.
Showing love and concern to the same sex is normal, but once it
elevates itself romantically then it doesnt become love anymore. 1
Cor 13:4-7 tells us what romantic love truly is and if we are to live out
this definition then falling in love with the same sex cannot be LOVE.
The sad reality is that more and more people fall into these lies
simply because our generation has given up and started accepting all
of these as the truth. What we should realize is that our attractions and
emotions must not define who we are as a person.
IV. Conclusion
Men and women are in themselves complete, at the same time,
complementary. Individually, they have the capacity to be the best. When
they bring out their natural geniuses and go hand in hand together, they
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create something bigger for this world. They both have to realize that they
need the help of one another to fully allow them to live out Gods unique
purpose in them.
When men and women work together, it leads to the fulfillment of our
human sexuality. We began to realize earlier that we are made out of love
and we are to love. Then God further made us man and woman. This is
what allows us to live out our basic call to love.
A part of this plan is for a man and a woman to fall in love with each
other. The love that God planted in this design is meant for the greater
plan of allowing his creation to go forth and multiply (Jeremiah 29:6). So
great is the love that it can further create another person, when they enter
marriage. But before this happens, what is important first is that each
person should understand and fully live out what he or she is made of.
That would further allow one to take part in fulfilling the greater plan of
God.
guide questions
1. How can knowledge about the differences of male and female
help you in your relationships with the opposite sex?
2. What is your response to the expected roles of a man/woman?
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attachment Hands Up, Masks Down tally board

Item
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Man
Woman
IS VANITY FAIR?
Easily cries when watching dramas, soap operas

Talks with a lot of details
Has 50% more physical strength than the other
sex
Tends to express hostility physically rather than
verbally
objectives
1. To have a positive perspective regarding the human body
Interested in sports
2. To aim for a balance on the attention they give to inner and outer
beauty
Is stimulated more by sight rather than by

romance
3. To live out ways of caring for our body and soul
Tends to be more personal rather than practical

Feel free to change the items. You can change some items that make
it harder to distinguish men and women (e.g. Expressing anger silently or
out loud; has a huge appetite, etc.)
dynamics
1. Registration
2. Worship
3. Video Showing
Video Profile: It illustrates vanity.
(E.g. Devil wears Prada, Legally Blonde, Mean girls, and others)
4. Talk Proper
5. Vanity Challenge Fun Test (attached below)
6. Group Discussion
anchor verse
Do you realize that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you,
whom you have from God and that you are not your own? For you have
been purchased at a price. Therefore, glorify God in your body. (1Corinthians
6:19-20)
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III. Guidelines on living life beautifully
is vanity fair?

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Do you realize that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have
from God and that you are not your own? For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore,
glorify God in your body. (1Corinthians 6:19-20)
I. Introduction
Attitudes about the body and the way we look differ from person to
person. We could go from totally not caring for our physical well-being
and the way we look to being almost obsessed with it. We could either eat
or do anything that gives us pleasure or we could go on a diet and count
every calorie intake. We could do away with cosmetic or spend thousands
on making ourselves beautiful/ handsome. But what is the right attitude
to take?
II. Injustice of Vanity
Unfortunately, a lot of things that we do nowadays are harmful to our
bodies. Some of these are smoking, drinking, drug abuse, unhealthy eating,
violence and pre-marital sex. They destroy the very beauty that God has
designed. We resort to these things now because of our discontentment
with what we have. We have come to a point where the approval of society
has become very crucial to our life.
We have come to feed ourselves with mere vanity. Vanity is a want of
a substance, of something not absolutely relevant to life so as to satisfy
an individuals desire for such. It is empty pleasure, pride, conceit and
unsubstantial enjoyment. Vanity removes the value that God has placed in
our bodies. It has brought us to the point where we hunger so much for
the approval of others on how we look that we forget how perfectly God
has made us. We fail to remember that the standard that we ought to look
at is not of the world but of God. We try to please other people so much
we forget that it is only God, who made us and that it is only Him that we
ought to please.

We have to come to feed ourselves with things that are nothing but
temporary happiness and absolute emptiness. Let us try to please God
by not neglecting the inner beauty that would anyway radiate and do
wonders for our outer beauty. What we should do is to:
(Note: Hopefully, the speaker could cite some scenes from the movie
to illustrate each point)
A. Take care of your Body
We mean here basic things like eating the right food, getting
enough sleep and rest, practicing personal hygiene and good grooming.
Many times, we tend to overlook these things and go at once for the
extras like frequent visits to the beauty parlor or undergoing expensive
procedures like nose lift, Botox injection, etc.
B. Have the Right Attitude
Let us always remind ourselves everyday that we are Gods child.
We are special in Gods eyes; its as if we are His only one. We are
perfect as we are because we are created by a perfect God.
C. Develop your own Conviction
Our personal conviction is our personal affirmation of the things
that we believe in. It drives and keeps us focused on the goal that
we want to achieve, that no matter what other people say, it is the
conviction that we will always look back on to keep us going.
D. Make yourself Attractive
God made us all handsome and beautiful. Anything that will hide
our true beauty should be avoided and anything that will enhance it
(with proper stewardship of resources) will give glory to God. (e.g. Find
ways to keep ourselves clean, good-smelling and well presentable.)
E. Try not to compare yourself with others
Comparison is neither our way of letting ourselves feel confident
nor inferior. God did not make us less or more than the others. He
made us equal and perfect in His eyes.
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F. Be contented. Be happy!
THE VANITY CHALLENGE FUN TEST
Every day, try not to count the troubles you have. Instead, thank
God for the blessings He continues to give you. Then, we will realize
that God has provided more than our basic needs and He will continue
to provide for us. He has His own time, means and ways in granting
our wishes.
God wants to make us better than who we are. His greatest desire
is always the best for us. Let us do our part in developing what God
has started. Always strive to be better in everything you do.
IV. Positive Perspective
The Holy Scripture is very clear on this. Do you realize that your body
is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God and that
you are not your own? For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore,
glorify God in your body. (1Corinthians 6:19-20)
God made us in His own image and likeness and Jesus redeemed
us when we fell to sin. That alone is reason for us to feel good about
ourselves. That should make us feel proud about who we are. And God
being in us should also be a reason for us to take care of our body. Imagine
Him being in us! As temples of God, our bodies therefore are made sacred.
We have to make sure that nothing, unnatural and against His will, can ruin
the body that He has given us.
When we analyze our bodies and the way its parts function, we realize
how great God is to be able to create a body so perfectly designed that
every single cell of the different systems in our body work together for a
specific purpose. God has made our body beautifully. This body is a gift to
us. Not just a gift but a gift from our God. Because of this, we should feel
honored and happy to receive such gift and do our best to take care of it.
V. Conclusion
We ought to take care of our bodies because it is the temple of the
Holy Spirit and a gift of God. There are bad things we ought to avoid and
good practices we ought to do without going beyond the necessary. But
most of all let us care for the inner beauty because our soul is eternal while
our bodies will decay when we die.
When the time comes that we come face to face with God and give an
accounting of how we lived our life, we have to make sure that we present
our body and soul in the way He expects it to be, pure and unblemished in
His eyes. Beautiful in and out, just like how He created it to be.
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1. Distribute the Vanity Challenge Test

2. Have them answer it and add their scores
3. Read the Interpretation of their scores
A. Are you constantly comparing your appearance to other people?
B. Are other peoples opinions on how you look more important
than your own?
C. Are you uncomfortable when you go out and not have the
perfect hair or put on makeup?
D. Do you spend more than one hour getting ready to go out?
E. Does the way you look in the morning determine your mood for
the day?
F. Has a bad hair/skin/body day kept you from going to school?
G. Do you believe that maintaining your looks is essential to
maintain the friendships/relationships that you have?
H. Is gaining twenty pounds more frightening than failing an exam?
I.
Do you always want to buy the new fashion today?

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Interpretation based on the number of Yes answers:

No. of YES
answers
Interpretation
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You are extremely comfortable in your own skin.

You have confidence in yourself and dont let
your appearance ruin your life.
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You do worry about how other people think of

your appearance but it doesnt consume your
thoughts. Remind yourself daily that the inside
matters more than the outside.
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You are consumed by your physical appearance.

You need to get in touch with what qualities are
truly important in life.
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CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
objectives
1. To understand the true meaning of friendship
2. To develop openness in relationships and to value accountability
in relationships
dynamics
1. Worship
1. How did you score in the vanity test?
2. Activity Proper
2. What do you need to do with regard to living life and keeping a

balance of attention for inner and outer beauty?
3. Divide them into two groups, all male and all female.
4. Ask the female group and the male group to form two circles each,
one inside the other. Instruct those in the inner circle to face those
in the outer circle.
5. The speaker will be asking personal questions to the participants.
They must share their answers only to the person in front of them
in one minute.
Finding Friends (Sample Questions):
a. What are your simple joys?
b. Who are the two persons who know you the most?
c. What is your dream vacation?
d. What makes you laugh?
e. When was the last time you cried?
f. What are your fears?
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h. Where do you spend your weekends?

i.
If you have a million dollars, what will you do with it?
j.
To whom do you look up to the most?
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Materials: Stopwatch
Guide Questions
6. After every minute, the outer circle moves clockwise and the inner
circle, counter clockwise. The activity is done when the circle is
finished.
7. Talk Proper
8. After the talk, lead them to reflection and prayer
speakers profile
It is advisable that the cluster head or any other leader from the cluster
level and up gives the talk.
anchor verse
The greatest love a person can have for his friends is to give his life for
them. (John 15: 13)
The greatest love a person can have for his friends is to give
his life for them. (John 15: 13)
I. Introduction
Here in YFC, we are all friends. We are one family. Through the activity
we did, we opened a window of our lives and started to develop friendships.
We shared something with someone and listened to something that
someone shared with us.
II. Altered Circles
Some, if not all, of us might have experienced losing friends. This can
be for many different reasons but primarily miscommunication. This
miscommunication leads to unresolved hurts and pains. This experience
makes building friendship harder, the blessings that we get from being
friends and having friends cannot be discounted.
Having friends that we can talk to helps us in becoming happy, healthy
and holy:
A. Healthy and holy because someone is guarding us from the things
that we can do if no one knows or if no one is watching.
B. Happy because we get to share our burdens and joys.
III. Forming the Circle
There is a need for all of us to be part of a circle, to belong to a group,
to be a friend and to have a friend. The only way that we can build true
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1. Openness
IV. Conclusion
By sharing the little things about us, we open opportunities to

share big things. This opens our life to another person and this also
allows the other person to share his/her life with us. Openness allows
others to help us and lets us help others as well. There are three things
that make openness easy for all of us respect, acceptance and trust.
True friendships are blessings from God. When we have even at least
one true friend, then we are truly blessed. True friendship doesnt grow
overnight. We have to be patient and just treat our friends with love the
same way Jesus treated His friends. Treat them how we want to be treated
and slowly a true friendship will blossom.
2. Respect and Acceptance
The challenge right now is for us to be and seek Christ in our friends.
We seek Christ in our friendships and realize that the first true friend weve
ever had is in Him.
This means sincerely listening to the things that are being said and
accepting the opinions shared. Respect allows us to be comfortable in
what we will listen to and what we will tell because we treat each other
as equals.
3. Trust
This is the foundation of real and sincere friendship. Being
trustworthy is being available for the other person to the best of our
ability. Trust allows us to rely on one another and be there for one
another whatever the circumstance maybe.
4. Accountability
We all are a work in progress. Through accountability, we take on
the responsibility on knowing the progress that our friends are going
through. If they fall, we are the first one to understand and encourage
them. We remind them and correct them of the faults and mistakes
that they have done. Faith, hope and love make accountability happen.
(The speaker could then encourage the group to find an accountability

partner. Make sure that the partnership is not between opposite sex. Once
everyone has a partner, the speaker will lead them into a prayer. The prayer
can be about seeing Jesus as a friend and how we are fortunate to have a
friend in Youth for Christ. Give time to listen to the reflection song. After,
encourage the partners to pray for one another, allowing them to entrust
themselves to one another.)
reflection song
The reflection can be any song on friendship that emphasizes the
value of openness and being accountable to one another. (e.g. Thats What
Friends Are For, Count on Me, Youve Got a Friend)
guide question
FAITH: Faith makes all things possible. Through faith, we hold on to the
truth that anything is possible, that God can make things happen; thus, we
do not give up on them.
1. How do you value your friendships?
HOPE: Hope makes all things work. Through hope, we continue to see
that there are greater things ahead for all of us. Thus, hope lets us seek for
any change that can happen.
3. How can you gain more friendships in YFC, in school, etc?
LOVE: Love makes all things beautiful. Love makes everything worth it
and it is love that changes everything. It is only Gods love that can make
the change happen and last within the person.
2. Here in YFC, in your school, etc., how do you think you can sustain
and strengthen your friendships with them?
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IN PURSUIT OF THE PURPOSE

objectives
1. To understand our purpose why we are created by God
2. To realize that everyone has the ability to pursue ones purpose
in life
dynamics
Note: For this assembly, choose a venue that is conducive for reflection and prayer.
1. Registration
2. Worship
3. Start the assembly with video clips / excerpts from the movie
CLICK.
(Note to YCOM: Read the talk outline first, then, choose movie clips or dialogues
that are relevant to the talk)
In the event of the unavailability of resource/s, prepare a comical skit instead based
on the Ship and Lighthouse story found in the talk outline.
(Note to the script-writer: READ OUTLINE FIRST)
4. Talk proper
5. A reflection song (I Give You My Heart by The Katinas).
6. The speaker should lead them to a minute or two of silence giving
them this point to ponder: Living with purpose is the only way
to really live for their reflection. Then guide questions will be
spoken after the reflection.
7. After which, the speaker may be assisted to hand out 2 small pieces
of paper to each member. He/she then leads them to writing
down their personal purpose on both pieces of paper. They (the
members) get to keep one copy of it, and the other they have to
give to someone whom they have chosen to be accountable for
them on this area and vice versa.

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8. As a token, distribute wallet-sized copies of the poem below by

Russell Kelfer. (Purpose Driven Life, p.25-26)
9. Below is the poem you will use:
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YOU ARE WHO YOU ARE FOR A REASON

You are who you are for a reason.
Youre part of an intricate plan.
Youre a precious and perfect unique design,
Called Gods special woman or man.
You look like you look for a reason.
Our God made no mistake.
He knit you together within the womb,
Youre just what he wanted to make.
The parents you had were the ones he chose,
And no matter how you may feel,
They were custom-designed with Gods plan in mind,
And they bear the Masters seal.
No, that trauma you faced was not easy.
And God wept that it hurt you so;
But it was allowed to shape your heart
So that into His likeness youd grow.
You are who you are for a reason,
Youve been formed by the Masters rod.
You are who you are, beloved,
Because there is a God!

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Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I
appointed you as a prophet to the nations (Jeremiah 1:5)
I. Introduction
If I have a hundred reasons to die, I have a thousand reasons to live.
What on earth am I here for? The purpose of your life is far greater than
your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness.
It is far greater than your family, your service, or even your wildest dreams
and ambitions. If you want to know why you are placed on this planet, you
must begin with God. You were born by His purpose and for His purpose.
(The Purpose Driven Life, p.17)
But focusing on ourselves will never reveal our lifes purpose. The Bible
says, It is God who directs the lives of His creatures; everyones life is in His
power. (The Purpose Driven Life, pp.17-18)
II. Plotting Your Course
anchor verse
What is our purpose for being in YFC?
Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, before you were born I
set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. (Jeremiah 1:5)
It doesnt matter how long we have been in YFC. It is still possible that
we do not know why we were called here. The Bible says that even before
we were born God already knew us and has set us apart for a purpose.
(Jer.1:5) Over time, we may have learned how God loves us, but we need to
remember that this love was not given for us to keep we need to grow
in His love. We need to share this love. We have to follow Gods purpose
for us. YFC has helped showing us how and still continues to show it to
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A. Personal Holiness
We have to be proud of our identity as being FOR CHRIST.
We should strive to be closer to God and to become holy. We can do
this by:

Having a regular and intimate prayer time (accompanied with

reading the Bible and devotionals like In His Steps everyday).
Bringing Christ in everything that we do at all times (even with

as simple as praying before eating, or before playing a game, or
being on the road on your way to school, etc.).
Resisting temptations to sin (Like cheating, lying, 100% Free

issues, etc).
B. Brotherhood and Sisterhood

In joining YFC, we became a part of a bigger family. They help us
reach our goal toward personal holiness. These are our YFC brothers
and sisters, as well as our Couple Coordinators. We should strive to
grow in relationship with them. In so doing, we must:

Remember its not just you. It was never just about you. (We all
have our brothers and sisters who will support us in everything
that we do.)
Recognize that we are not alone in this journey. Therefore,

we must always show love and respect to them in everything
we do. Even simple yet significant as honoring other peoples
time (We should always be on time, and respect other peoples
time).
Get to know our brothers and sisters more closely/personally

(By knowing things as simple as their favorite colors, simple
joys, etc.)
C. The YFC Vision

We are part of a big Christian community, who believes in the
vision of Families in the Holy Spirit Renewing the Face of the Earth.
This is a vision that we should all come to share as part of that one big
family.
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Lets encourage our family members and friends to join and

actively participate in the community (Our non-CFC parents,
our inactive YFC siblings).
Invite others to participate in our work with the poor through

ANCOP (By bringing them to your visits in ANCOP sites, or
inviting them to ANCOP events, or helping out our ANCOP
Scholars)
D. The Fullness of Life

Being in YFC, we are privileged to have opportunities to hopefully
enjoy the fullness of life because it provides us the kind of environment
that would bring us closer to God. We have brothers and sisters who
will help us live our lives for a purpose - Gods purpose - for a full life
in Him.
The greatest tragedy is not death, but life without a purpose.

LIVE FOR GOD. (We werent put on Earth to be remembered but we

were put here to prepare for eternity. What ultimately matters most
will not be what others say about your life but what God says.)
LIVE LIFE. SHARE LIFE. (We should share this fullness to others. We
should not be contented that we are the only ones who are happy
and experiencing Gods goodness.)
III. Going against the Tide

What slows us down in finding our purpose?
Note: Narrate the story of the Ship and the Lighthouse
There was once an oil tanker sailing back home from a long journey. It
was a dark and stormy night. He was tired and lost but he didnt want to
stop because he was genuinely looking forward to going home. Suddenly
he saw a bright flashing light straight ahead in his path. If he keeps going,
he would surely hit the source of light. But he didnt feel like moving so he
told the light, Please move, I want to stay in my course.
He kept moving forward and was getting closer to the light so the ship
said a little more loudly, Move out of my way or Ill hit you! But the light
refused to budge.

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The ship got frustrated and said, Look, Ive been traveling for days now
and Im really tired. I need to get home soon. I have other ships waiting for
me. Dont you know that Im a special ship? Please move or else
Still the light remained where he was. The ship kept moving against
the waves, blowing his little horn amidst the crying wind, expecting the
light to move away from his path. Suddenly he heard a loud, booming
voice coming from the light saying, Take heed. Shift your course to your
right. There you will find your way home. My light will show you the way.
Then the clouds shifted. The moon cast a shadow on a big white
structure standing majestic on a high hill.
And the voice continued, Trust in me. This is THE LIGHTHOUSE.
What do you think happened next?
Like the ship, we all take our own courses but sometimes, instead
of getting to our destinations faster, we get delayed because of our own
attitudes.
A. Laziness
We are sometimes too lazy to attend households, to keep our date
with the Lord during our daily prayer time, and to move and share
Gods love to the people around us. We should instead take initiative.
We should give effort and make sacrifices in our endeavor to fulfill
Gods purposes in our lives.
C. Grumbling
We like complaining about the people around us and about the
things that go wrong or against what we want. When a leader corrects
us, we protest instead of accepting our faults. We should strive to be
obedient and inspiring so that we can become an instrument of unity.
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D. Pride
We sometimes think that our own abilities are enough and that
we no longer need God. We think that some people are not capable or
good enough to do the mission. We sometimes push for what we want
instead of praying for Gods plan for our lives. Humility and trust in
the Lord should be the posture of our hearts. We dont own our lives;
we are just mere stewards of it.
A wise man once said that A man grows most tired when standing
still. When we refuse to do anything out of fear, laziness and apathy
we get closer to sinking our ships. We should instead raise our sails
of faith, hope and love and move forward in the course that God has
prepared for us. We should put our hope and trust in God. He is our
Lighthouse.
IV. Sailing On
How do we accomplish this purpose?
As we speed and continue on our journey, we see that Gods purpose
is indeed for our own good. Thus, it is important we:
A. WORK WITH THE LIGHTHOUSE. Know who were serving
with.
We work WITH God, not merely FOR God.
B. Passiveness
There are times when we choose not to do anything about the bad
things that are happening in our world today because we are afraid to
fall out of favor with our friends and other people. We should try to be
proactive. We should actively participate in bringing God to others,
no matter what the cost. We are to give back what is due Him who
lent us this life.
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God is our partner.
He is never aloof, you are not alone.
He is that silent, strong structure (i.e. the Lighthouse)

(amidst the heat, the currents, and the storm, waiting for
your safe arrival).
If you want your life to have an impact, focus it on God.
B. TUNE-UP OUR ENGINES. Discover who we are.

We are who we are according to Gods purpose. And we need
to check to make sure that we are all in tiptop shape and we get
nourishment.

We were created in the image and likeness of God

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You are Youth FOR Christ; we live in the culture of Youth for
Christ (attending assemblies, going to Mass, praying everyday)
C. STAY AFLOAT. Balance our lives.

With everything that is going on in our lives, we might lose track
of all our cargoes the different aspects of our lives. Indeed, God
wants us to devote time for Him, thud we need to remember that we
have to give what is due Him. Our life is not our own. And too much
of something is not always good.

Family (Spend time with them, get to know them, dont use YFC
as an excuse not to)
Prayer and Service (Have a regular time with God, be active in

YFC)
Personal life (Have time for reflection)
Studies / work (Be Christ-centered and excellent in all that you

do)
You were made for God, not vice versa. And life is about letting God
use you for His purposes, not you using Him for your own purpose. It is
only in God that we discover our origin, our identity, our meaning, our
purpose, our significance, and our destiny. Every other path leads to a
dead end.
V. Conclusion
You were made by God and for God and until you understand that,
life will never make sense. God is not just the starting point of your life; he
is the source of it. To discover your purpose in life you must turn to Gods
Word, not the worlds wisdom.
Living on purpose is the only way to really live. Many are the plans in a
mans heart, but it is the Lords purpose that prevails. (Proverbs 19:21)
And living a purpose-driven life includes others. For we are not only
responsible for ourselves but we are also responsible for others. Together,
we exist to fulfill Gods purpose for each one of us.
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guide questions
1. What are the things that you are going through right now that is
fulfilling Gods purpose for you as a YFC member?
2. How do you plan to sail smoothly in the way God wants you to go?

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BODY BUILDER

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But you will receive the power when the Holy Spirit comes to you, and you will be my
witnesseseven to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8)
objectives
1. To realize that we belong to a bigger family of the Catholic hurch
2. To challenge everyone into bringing back the vibrancy of Christian
community in the church
3. To realize that we too are partners of the church in bringing back
Gods people
dynamics
1. Registration
2. Worship
3. Talk Proper
4. Sharings
5. Group Discussion
I. Introduction
Many YFCs enjoy life being in the community because they feel that
Christian life is an adventure. They actively participate in the activities
of the community vibrant worships, inspiring conferences, creative
evangelizations, etc. But despite the nourishment we get from the
community, we sometimes miss out our calling as part of the bigger family
of the Catholic Church. Although we are effective in our communitys work
of evangelization, it is not enough when we fail to affect the people that
we go to mass with. When it comes to our life in the church, we are merely
Sunday Catholics.
II. Misconceptions about being Laity
We have not been that active in the church because we have some
misconceptions about being a laity:
6. Closing Prayer
A. Mass is enough
speakers profile
1. The speaker may be any YFC leader who is active in his/her parish.
2. The sharers should at least be those who have served in the
activities of the parish. Let them share the joy of serving in the
church and how that service has helped them as a parishioner or
in their Christian life.
anchor verse
But you will receive the power when the Holy Spirit comes to you, and
you will be my witnesseseven to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8)
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We are not mere audiences in the life of the Catholic Church.

Our responsibilities are not just to attend Sunday and Holy days of
obligation masses but to actively participate in the mission of Jesus
through the Catholic faith.
B. Priest or the clergies are the ones who run the show.
Although we look up to them as pastors, we too are anointed by
the Holy Spirit in our baptism. We have received the gifts of the Spirit
that we can use in the work of evangelization, thus making us partners
in the mission of the church.

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C. Too young
IV. Conclusion
The church is not just meant for old people. Witnessing does not
look on a persons age but on our desire to follow Jesus. Young as we
are, God will definitely use us in many ways. (1 Timothy 4:12)
The laity is the sleeping giant of the church. We, the laity, compose
the 99% of the church. We have been empowered by the Holy Spirit to be
used as witnesses not only where we are now but to where we will be in
the future. (Recall Acts 1:8) The church is the body of Christ. And since we
are the bigger part of the church, it is up to us if we will accept the duty of
taking care of it.
III. We are the Church
We are not just spectators and financers in the church. We are the
church. The beauty, liveliness and excitement of the church depend on us,
its body. We have an active role in its life and mission.
How can we actively participate in the church?

A. Know and appreciate the reasons behind the traditions.
The sacraments in which we participate will be more meaningful
to us if we know the heart on why it is done. In effect, masses will
cease to be dull but will instead become nourishing.
As service for the church, we can form choir groups to sing during
masses or younger YFC members to serve as Knights of the Altar,
mature YFCs to be readers / lectors and teach Catechism to children.
B. As YFC, let us extend our service in the church.
As our service for the church, we can form choir groups to sing
during masses or younger YFC member to serve as Knights of the Altar,
mature YFCs to be readers/lectors and teach Cathecism to children.
C. Be a good Catholic in your home and in school.
We, lay people, are the ones who are in the real world. Thus we are
the ones who can reach out to all. We have the capacity to spread out
the Catholic faith through the way we speak and act.
D. Promote and live out our communitys programs in the
church.
We have exciting programs in youth formation and social
involvement that will definitely attract the parish youth (e.g. ANCOP,
SPED, Prison Ministry). With proper formation of the churchs body,
we can be assured of a more lively church.
guide questions
1. How can you personally contribute to the church?
2. How can your chapter participate in building up the church? What
activities do you suggest you can be part of so that YFC in your
chapter can be actively participating in the church?
3. What activities can you suggest doing to involve your household
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objectives
1. To realize our true worth of as sons and daughters of God
Man judges by appearance, but God looks on the heart.(1 Samuel 16:7)
2. To understand our value and purpose according to Gods plan

3. To know the importance of protecting our worth by living a life of
integrity
dynamics
1. Registration
2. Worship
3. Activity: The Price is Right.
a. The group can be divided according to their households.
b. The game master will present one item at a time to the
audience. Items should vary in look, in usage, and in category.
(e.g. Trashcan, earrings, notebook)
c. Each household will choose one representative.
d. When the game master presents an item, each representative
will try to guess the right price.
e. Whoever is closest to the right price gets the point.
4. Processing
5. Talk Proper
I. Introduction
How did you determine the prices of the things that were presented to
you? Did you set the price too high or too low? Some of us judge things
based on what they look like or on what they are known for. We rarely
recognize their real value unless we know how they were made and where
they came from. Same thing with what we do with people. Same thing with
what we have experienced in our lives.
We are often misjudged by other people around us. We feel hurt

whenever people label us differently from who we really are. Because of
this, we either live up to the preconceived labels or work hard to rebel
against it. In effect, we live our lives completely different if not opposite of
who we really are. Thus, we fail to recognize our true worth.
II. Your True Worth

Jesus knew very well His true worth. He knew that He was the Prince,
the Son of Man, destined to be King. Even though people regarded Him as
a carpenters son, a crazy man, a blasphemer and a criminal, He still knew
who He was. We, too, should be the same. We too should strive to look
at our hearts and see who we really are.
We are
6. Group Discussion
A. Special because we are children of the King
7. Closing Prayer
B. Privileged because He provides for everything we need
anchor verse
Man judges by appearance, but God looks on the heart.(1 Samuel 16:7)
C. Made to be great because we are made in His image and likeness

The heart is where our true worth lies. We are special, privileged
and made to be great. Your heart will be where your treasure is.
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III. Posture of the Heart
Here in YFC, we now realized and discovered what our real worth is. All
these will replace how the world defines us, a worth not based on money,
on labels, material things, positions, status in life, etc. Therefore, we should
always see to it that our heart, which is the true measure of our worth,
maintains a certain posture at all times.
A. Joyful heart
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Have joy because you know your worth. When you know this, you
are contented in everything you are. It doesnt matter what you have
or dont have, for real happiness comes from within.
B. Prayerful heart
Be continuously dependent on God to remind us of our worthiness.

A prayerful heart allows us to be mindful of the things that can tarnish
our real value.
C. Grateful heart
Be thankful in everything and anything that is happening to us.

No matter what happens in our lives, we should always see it as a
blessing from God.
You, O Lord, know me, you see me, you have found that at heart I
am with you. Jer. 12: 3 (The New American Bible)
God sees our hearts. God knows who we really are. He sees our
value in spite of our doubts, fears, sins, and insecurities. Therefore, we
should always be confident in Him.
IV. Guard your heart
Even if you already know your worth, the evil one will always try to
deceive you. He will constantly shake the posture of our hearts. There will
come a time that he will lead us to doubt our real worth. If we give in, this
might make us compromise ourselves and allow the world to define who
we are once again.
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This is where we can use our integrity to guard our hearts, to keep our
true worth intact.
Integrity is
A. Being true to your self
You are Gods child. You bear the name of your Father, who is the
King of all kings. Therefore, you should not be ashamed of who you
really are. When you try to do good things because of the Father, it
should not stop you when people think youre weird or different.
B. Being true to others
What you say, you do. Dont pretend to be something else just
to satisfy other people, or just to fit in. Fulfill your promises to the
people around you. Be honest at all times.
We need to be true at all times. This allows us to protect our
worth from being tarnished or stained by lies. It motivates us to
constantly seek the one who gives us worth and anchor ourselves
on Him. Having integrity brings us right back to Him and keeps us
fixed on God alone.
V. Conclusion
Never forget how much God saw us worthy enough for Jesus to die
on the cross. He sees our sins and loves us despite of it. We have worth
because He made us worthy. Let us always strive to protect this worthiness.
Let us all strive to live according to how He has designed us to be.
guide questions
1. How do you see yourself right now?

2. Are you struggling to be true to yourself and others?
3. How do you value and live out your worth as a son and daughter
of God?

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6. Prayer for commitment in following Christ through the sacraments

of faith.
speakers profile
This should be given by a mature YFC leader, preferably cluster head
level and up.
objectives
1. To understand and appreciate the different sacraments of faith of
the Catholic Church
2. To appreciate the purpose of these sacraments in the lives of
Christians and members of the Church
dynamics
1. Registration
2. Worship
3. Activity Proper GUESS THAT WORD
a. Divide the group into two teams.
b. Each team will select 1 player from their team to be the
GUESSER, by placing a piece of paper in his/her forehead.
c. To guess the word, the GUESSER will ask questions answerable
ONLY by yes or no. These questions can lead the guesser into
knowing what the word is. (Ex. Is it a person? Or is it a place?)
d. The group will answer yes or no ONLY. No one may say
anything else.
e. He/ she will only have 1 min to guess the word through asking
questions. If he/she already knows the word, he/she can
immediately say the word out loud.
f. If the guess is correct they would get the point. This will also
be done alternately with both of the teams. The ones who
made the most number of points wins
4. Talk Proper
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I. Introduction
In our youth camp, we were introduced to Jesus Christ and that He is
inviting us to know Him and have a personal relationship with Him. What
we have to know is that in order to do this we need to grow in our faith.
As we do, we gain an understanding of Him. What we dont realize is that
one of the ways in which we could understand and follow Christ is through
the SACRAMENTS. Young as we are, we are called to love and do these
sacraments as our way of serving God.
II. The Sacraments
The SACRAMENTS are visible signs of Gods grace in every important
part of a persons life: Birth, maturity, festive meals, wrong doing and
forgiveness, sickness and death, accepting leadership and the beginning
of a new family.
The purpose of the sacraments is to bless the people, to build up the
body of Christ and finally to give worship to God. Because they are signs,
they also instruct. They not only lead us to faith in following Christ, but by
words and objects, they also nourish, strengthen and express it. That is why
they are called sacraments of faith.
The Church recognizes 7 Sacraments and these are as follows:
A. BAPTISM This celebrates the beginning of life in the family of
God. (This sacrament is an initiative done for us by our parents a
few months after our birth.)
Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:1)
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B. CONFIRMATION - This reminds the members of Gods family

that to belong to Church means to be open to the Holy Spirit, to
love and serve others, to take an active part of the Church, and
to share with others what we believe. (This sacrament is also an
initiative of our parents as well.)
Peter and John went down to these people and prayed that they
might receive the Holy Spirit. They imposed hands on them and
they received the Holy Spirit. (Acts 8:15-19)
C. EUCHARIST- This says that Jesus is really with His people in the
flesh, reminds the members of Gods family to give thanks to God.
Receiving the Eucharist is to tell in a public way that a person is
a part of the family. (This sacrament is our call to live out and
receive in our own free will and decision. As young believers, we
practice our faith by receiving the Eucharist every Sunday in the
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.)
Then taking bread and giving thanks, He breaks it and gives it
to them, saying: This is my body to be given for you. Do this as a
remembrance of Me. (Luke 22:19-20)
D. RECONCILIATION (also known as CONFESSION) - This is the
sacrament of forgiveness and healing. This is a reminder that God
is a loving and forgiving friend. He wants all of us to stop doing
wrong and to seek forgiveness. (At our age, we are called to perform
this sacrament out of our own free will and are challenged to do
this as regularly and as often. Sinful as we are we acknowledge our
sinfulness before Gods anointed ones in the Church. Through this
we choose to be purified and live a holy and peaceful life before
God.
Then He breathed on them and said, Receive the Holy Spirit. If you
forgive mens sins, they are forgiven; if you hold them bound, they
are held bound. (John 20:22-23)
E. ANNOINTING OF THE SICK- This is also a sacrament of healing.
It celebrates the desire of the Church to care for her sick and old
members. (In our community, we acknowledge this gift by our
culture of praying over our sick brothers and sisters)
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Is there anyone sick among you? He should ask for the priest of the
Church. They, in turn, are to pray over Him, anointing Him with oil
in the name of the Lord.
This prayer uttered in faith will reclaim the one who is ill and the
Lord will restore Him to health. (James 5:14-15)
F. HOLY ORDERS- This is called a vocation sacrament, which shows
Gods desire that His family be cared for by leaders- bishops,
priests, and deacons- who serve the needs of the members. (Young
as we are, as a vocation or path we can take, this sacrament can be
performed by our own free will and discernment as we grow older
to the life in the future that we want to have.)
G. MATRIMONY- It is also a vocation sacrament; this celebrates the
love shared by husband and wife. It shows that God wants married
people to be close to Him.
Have you not read that at the beginning, the Creator made them
male and female and declared, for this reason, a man shall leave
his father and mother and cling to his wife and the two shall become
one? Thus, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore, let no
man separate what God has joined together. (Matthew 19:4-6)
III. TO UNIFY US AND GOD
In all these sacraments, UNITY is the central theme.
A. Baptism unites us to Jesus as it initiates us into His body- the
people of God.
B. Confirmation gives us the Holy Spirit, the principle of Unity.
C. Eucharist is the food of unity- when we receive Jesus body and
blood; we are united to the Lord and to one another.
D. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) helps reunify us with
the community whom we have hurt through our sinfulness
E. The Sacrament of the Sick strengthens our bond of unity with the
Lord during the difficult time of illness or near-death.
F. The Sacrament of Marriage stresses the unity of the married
couple with the Lord.
G. The Sacrament of Ordination emphasizes the unity of the priest
with the Christian Community.
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IV. CONCLUSION
These Sacraments are gifts that give us the opportunity to give worship
to God. By doing all these, we become closely united to Jesus. We also
become signs of Gods gift of eternal life. Thus, we are assured of a share
in Gods eternal life. Through the sacraments, we continue to follow and
respond to Christ in a most visible way leading us to the path of faith and
holiness.
guide questions
1. Do we fully understand the purpose of the different sacraments
of faith?
2. What role do the sacraments play in your life?
3. Have you been faithful in performing these sacraments? If yes,
how? If No, how can you strengthen your commitment in following
Christ through the sacraments?
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expanded outline
objectives
1. To understand in a deeper level the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist
2. To appreciate the value and true essence of it
I. No Ordinary Meal
3. To learn and understand the different parts of it
Who among you here likes to eat on special occasions? (E.g. fiestas,
Christmas Day, New Years Day, or even your birthday)
dynamics
Note: The venue should be in a Church or a Chapel.
1. Registration
2. Opening Prayer
3. Orientation
a. Preferably, the Chapter Couple Coordinator or the Youth Head
explains to the members that the activity is an instructional
mass.
b. He gives a tour of the church or chapel explaining important
areas of the Church (e.g. Sacristi, Altar).
4. Session Proper
a. The session is done through an instructional mass format.
b. As the mass is celebrated, each segment is explained further.
Note: The mass celebrant (priest) should be informed about the activity beforehand.
Many of us like to celebrate special occasions by having a special meal

on our table. Aside from the food, many other things make these meals
special. We share this meal with family, while having delightful conversation
with friends, etc. These meals make ordinary occasions special for us.
But there is one meal that sets itself apart from all other meals. It is the
celebration of the Holy Eucharist. (Read Luke 22:14-20)
II. The Holy Eucharist
The Holy Eucharist is a sacrament and a sacrifice in which Jesus
Christ, His body and blood, His soul and divinity, is contained, offered and
received under the appearance of bread and wine. Eucharist is also called
the Blessed Sacrament, because it is the sacrament that gives us Jesus
Himself.
The Eucharist symbolizes the following:
1. Gods continuous love for us.
5. Group Discussion
2. The saving deed that Jesus accomplished on the cross.
6. Closing Worship
3. Unity among Catholics.
speakers profile
The session should be given by a priest who can explain the purpose
and significance of the different parts of the mass. Preferably, he is the
Parish Priest in the area.
4. Gods covenant of love and His command to us to love and

serve others.
5. The highest form of Christian Worship and the center of our
Christian life as the most important action of the Church.
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Much could be written about what takes place during the mass. For
our appreciation, here is a brief overview of the structure of the Eucharistic
Liturgy and some comments on the significance of each of the actions.
(NOTE to SPEAKER AND THE TEAM)
Presenting the Organization of the Mass can also be presented in a very creative way. While
significant actions or parts are being discussed, Music Ministry can support the presentation by
playing the appropriate song in that particular part of the mass. This is like walking them
through the entire celebration of the mass to prepare them for the main celebration after the
PART OF THE MASS
THE ACTIONS OF THE MASS
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE

ACTIONS
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THE ORGANIZATION OF THE MASS
(From: The Church and The Sacraments, 1998, Vibal Publishing House Inc.)
This is the order of the mass. Many of us may sometimes neglect to take
advantage of the opportunity to remember and receive Christ through the
Eucharist. Perhaps we are just too lazy to go to mass. Some claim they are
too busy. Others think going to mass is boring and not worth the effort.
Still others feel that their prayer at home or their service in community
is enough and is just as acceptable as the prayer in the Church.
III. Conclusion
The Lord wants us to receive Him by joining the community to praise
Him and thank Him through the celebration of the Holy Mass. We are
called to come to Mass every Sunday with the rest of the community to
worship and praise God. And we receive Jesus, Himself in return.
We live the Eucharist by living the Lords life; caring for others as He
cares for us, understanding others as He understands us, loving others as
He loves us. Our faith is credible only if the Jesus that we receive at the
Eucharist shines out for all to see through our words and deeds.
guide questions
1. Do you believe that the Mass is the highest form of worship we
can give to Christ? Why?
2. Do you participate actively in the celebration of the Mass?
3. Do you go to Sunday Mass regularly and receive Christ there?
If no, what commitment can you give before your brothers and
sisters in desiring and committing to go to mass frequently?
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objectives
1. To appreciate the importance of the family as a true blessing and
gift from God
2. To have a deeper sense of being one of our own family
3. To move into establishing or re-connecting a good and united
relationship with the family
dynamics
1. Opening Worship
2. Ask the participants to talk about their family tree.
3. Talk Proper
4. Reflection Song
5. Group Discussion
6. Closing Prayer
speakers profile
A YFC leader (sister/ brother) whose parents are active CFC leaders/
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family members is not the same as having a conversation or being

involved in the life of your family members. This is true quality time.
B. Each family member is different from each other.
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Realize that each person in your family is different. Each of them

has their own preferences and character. You cant expect them to
know what you want or to understand why you want it.
C. Each family member has individual struggles.
I. Introduction
You may be going through difficulties in school, with your friends,

with your boyfriends or girlfriends. But do you realize that your parents
have their struggles, too? And that their struggles may be much
bigger than yours? They could have trouble at work and that means
trouble providing for you and your schooling. That means problems
putting food on the table. Rather than getting angry that they dont
understand you, why not try thinking about them for a change?
We may be very different from each other. From the things we like and
do not like, to our situations and interests among others. But one thing
that we all have in common is the gift of family.
Indeed, the family has been known to make or break a person. Whether
we like it or not, the family has so much influence in our lives to the point
that the lives that are in close contact with us are affected as well.
II. The Family Situation
If we want to make our family life happy and complete, and if we want
our relationships within the family to work out, we should understand the
situations that our families are in.
A. No Quality Time
The family is pressed for time. If you live until youre 80 years
old, you would spend only about 23 to 30 years of your life with your
families. Out of those 23 to 30 years of your life, take out the time you
spend:

In school
Sleeping
out with your friends
On the phone
You see then, when you add it all up, you really dont have much
time left to start on loving and honoring the family youve got. No
better time to start doing it BUT NOW. Also, physically being with your
D. No one chose to be in their family.

We are all born into our family. We are in our family not by choice
but by the will of God. So, each time we complain about our family or
compare them with other people we tell God that He made a mistake.
As you can see, the family is in such a fragile state. There are so
many factors that can shake the foundation.
III. Importance of the Family

A society that flourishes depends on how a family is being built, after
all the family is the basic unit of society. We should strive to have families
that teach and provide warm and loving environment. The future of this
world may well depend on how a man and woman is being molded in
terms of:
A. Character

It teaches us good behavior both inside and outside.
B. Morality

It teaches us the sense of right and wrong.
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C. Leadership

It teaches us to lead with integrity and responsibility in

everything that we do.
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It keeps us grounded spiritually, keeping us always focused on

what is good in the standard of Christ.
The importance then, goes even beyond the family itself, because a
well molded person in body, spirit and soul can truly make a difference in
the world.
IV. The Key
Heres a story that can make the points clearer.
There was once a family taking a trip to mountainous. They had an
accident and no one survived except their pet monkey. At the scene of the
accident the police were conducting an investigation. They were interrogating
the only witness - the monkey.
They asked the monkey, What were the children doing right before the
accident? The monkey made signs and gestures that they were fighting.
Then they asked What was the mother doing? In signs and gestures again
the monkey answered that she was nagging. They asked again, And what
was the father doing? The monkey gestured that he was drinking. Lastly
they asked, So, what were you doing?
The monkey said he was driving.
To tell you the truth, if monkeys like us drive our families we are bound
for disaster. Many families are broken because troubled, imperfect, weak,
and often selfish people took it upon themselves to drive.

As we discussed earlier, with all the differences and individual struggles
each family member has, all this makes the family so volatile, so easy to
break.
We have to give God the wheel. He has to be real enough to us, so
much so that we trust Him with our families. He has to be real more than
just the guy in our textbooks who parted the sea. He is so much than that.
He is real. He is our Savior. Let him take control.
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A. Protect the Unity

When our parents made a promise to be there for better or for
worse, we were part of that promise. We should commit to be there for
our parents and siblings, not just when things are good but especially
when things go bad.
Christ alone can unite us like this because He loves us even with
our shortcomings. Pray hard for the strength and the love to love your
family unconditionally.
B. Trade everything for the joy of the Lord
Trade your anger. Trade your jealousy. Trade your complaints
and hurts. You and your familys imperfections can be made perfect
through the love of Christ.
C. Lead other families to Christ
You should take it upon yourselves to lead other families to Christ.
Even if you are going though difficulties with your family, you can be
a source of inspiration to other people.
Dont be a bad influence on your friends when they tell you about
their problems with their parents. Instead of helping them indulge in
their anger or resentment, pray for them and be there for them as
strength.
V. Conclusion
Realizing these things brings us to awareness that the family is really
part of Gods plan. He has designed and instituted the family so that it
brings life, love, and order into the world that He has created for us.
The family is Gods gift to us. It is beautiful and relevant. And God has
a beautiful plan for our family. We, as one family, should begin to stand up
for what is right. Let us take on the challenge to be witnesses of God and
decide to be great as a family.

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guide questions
1. Where are you at in your family right now? What are your families
realities?
2. How can you be an instrument of peace, love, and unity in your
family?
3. How do you intend to be Gods instruments in fulfilling our vision
of Families in the Holy Spirit renewing the face of the earth?
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objectives
1. To instill the importance of being a source of unity in the family
through love
2. To provide an opportunity to show concrete love for self, family
and the community
3. To develop the value of goodness channeled through ones own
self, family and the community
dynamics
1. Registration
2. Opening Worship
3. Activity Do You Love Your Neighbor?
a. The group forms a big circle seated.
b. Someone plays the it and stands in the center of the circle
and goes around asking Do you love your neighbor?
c. If the person asked says yes, everyone moves out of their
chairs and find another seat.
d. If the person answers no, he states his reason, because I love
persons who...(e.g. who wear green shirt) They fill in the blank
with anything pertaining to one or more players.
e. Persons pertained should move out of their seats, shuffle and
find new ones.
4. Session Proper
5. Reflection
6. Group Discussion
7. Closing Worship

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speakers profile
A YFC leader (brother/sister) who remains to love his family
unconditionally regardless of the situation he is in. He has a deep love
and concern for his family being their source of unity.
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expanded outline
anchor verse
Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; love
is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a record of
wrongs; love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth. Love never
gives up; and its faith, hope and patience never fail. (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; love is not ill-mannered
or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs; love is not happy with evil, but is
happy with the truth. Love never gives up; and its faith, hope and patience never fail.
(1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
I. Introduction
To love and to be loved is one of the greatest gifts that God has given
us. God is love and He is the only source of love that we need. Jesus was
the best expression of His love for us.
As Youth for Christ, we must also express this love. But for us to do this,
we must first acknowledge His love for us. This is manifested by allowing
ourselves to use this gift in our lives as an individual, as a part of a family
and of a community.
II. How do we love?
The best example of loving is Jesus. He loved unconditionally. He

forgave even if He was hurt. He went out of His way to tell the people of
His Fathers love for them. He was gentle to the afflicted and He mourned
with the sinners. He ate and lived with the people who were rejected. He
loved everyone equally, just like His Father did.
This is our challenge as Youth for Christ.
We can start loving thru the people closest to us:
A. Our family
1. Parents (is patient, kind and not rude)

Respecting them (e.g. asking for blessing, doing house

chores, addressing them in a respectful manner)

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Obeying them for they know what is best for you (e.g.
not engaging in early relationships, waiting for the
right time to court and be courted)
2. Brothers and Sisters (is not ill-mannered, selfish or irritable);

(does not brood over injury)
Respecting them
Helping them in their certain needs (homeworkor

exam preparations)
Being a brothers keeper
Giving simple things can even make siblings closer
Ensuring quality time is spent regularly
B. Studies
1. It is our priority among the many service that we have as YFC
(Rejoices with the truth and is not self seeking)

Excelling academically
Ensuring balance between co-curricular and extracurricular activities
Respecting authorities in the school like administrators,

faculty and staff (even the school janitors and guards
should be called Sir or Maam)
2. Our parents worked hard to send us to good and reputable

schools (Does not rejoice over wrongdoing)

We dishonor our parents if we cheat in our studies
C. Community (YFC Household) (love never gives up; its faith,

hope, and patience never fail.)
1. The YFC Household is where Christian environment can be
built, nourished, sustained and empowered.

Regularly attending households
Sharing experiences
Giving comfort to fellow members of the household
Listening and Learning from experiences of others
2. The YFC Household is a venue to express and experience the

love of God
Honoring them all the time (e.g. Anniversaries or

Birthdays)
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Caring for one another
Sharing in times of need
Being brothers keepers (accountability as a household)
Expressing love brings out the good in us. We also bring out the
goodness in others. Together, we build a culture of goodness.
III. Conclusion
The only way to live is to love. The only way to love is to live like Christ!
We may be imperfect but His perfect love will be shown in us if we just
decide each day to follow and imitate Him.
(At this time, the speaker asks the participants to read 1 Cor 13:47 replacing the word love with their names, their parents names, their
siblings names, their fellow members of the household)
reflection song
You are My King / Amazing Love

Note: After the reflection song, the speaker leads everyone into prayer. It is suggested that
the prayer should be about thanking God for the gift of love, asking Him to guide us in
expressing this love and to challenge everyone.
guide questions
What are the three loving actions that God is asking you to do in the
following areas:
1. In your family
2. In school
3. In your YFC Household

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expanded outline
objectives
1. To establish importance of accountability between brothers and
sisters, allowing them to grow as sons and daughters of God
2. To exercise their ability to take care and handle people
3. To give them a sense of belongingness at the start of their YFC
life.
(Note: for club meetings that are 1 hour only, the speaker can give just one guide question
to talk about for the EMMAUS WALK)
dynamics
1. After the Opening worship, the facilitator will start the activity
with an Orientation of whats going to happen for the morning.
2. The facilitator will then announce the assigned Buddy for each
participant.
3. Introduce the main activity: EMMAUS WALK and will give
instructions on how it should be done.
4. Activity Proper should be at least 30 minutes.
5. Processing of the activity by the facilitator. Voluntary sharing of
their EMMAUS WALK experience to the big group.
I. Orientation
After our Youth Camps, we have learned a lot of things about who Jesus
is, His plan for us, and how we can grow more into a deeper relationship
with Him. Our spirits are so high that we think we can do anything.
However, this is not always the situation. There will be times when we feel
down and low, losing the fire in our hearts. This usually happens when we
are by ourselves and we are alone.
Thus, God wants to remind us that we cannot do this on our own. We
need FRIENDS to lift us up, to encourage us, to pray for us and to be with
us in the most trying times of our life.
(Note: The Facilitator should then announce the Buddy System, after which he/she will explain
the main activity: EMMAUS WALK)
II. Activity Proper: Emmaus Walk

EMMAUS WALK is taken from the Bible where in two strangers were
talking to each other while walking without realizing that Jesus is walking
with them.
(Note: Write the whole story of the Emmaus Walk.)
This is the chance for you and your Buddy to have a heart to heart
talk and have an in depth knowledge about each other.
REMINDERS ON EMMAUS WALK
P Pray.
A Affirm.

Begin and end with a prayer.

Being buddies, we need to affirm each other to
show that we care.

R Respect.
You are accountable to your Buddy. Whatever you

have talked about should be kept between you
and your buddy.
T Trust.
Since the Lord has given you your buddy, you

must learn to trust him/her with all your heart.
N Nurture.

Commit yourselves to take care of the friendship

that God has given you.
E - Enjoy.
Have fun and enjoy the moment being with a
new found friend.
R- Radiate.
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Let God be radiated in the friendship that you

have. Let other people see Christ in that friendship.
III. Sharing Proper

IV. Processing
Our friends, our buddies, are Gods gift to us. God uses them to bring
His messages of love to us. Today was an opportunity for us to strengthen
or start a friendship with one another. Our buddies are given to us so that
we always have an assurance of someone that we can trust.
During our life in the community, God will continue to reveal things
to us through our partners. He will continue to give us buddies who can
journey with us in our walk with God. We may have not been able to share
everything now, but we can trust in Gods gift to us. Slowly, our friendship
with each other will grow.
V. Closing
Invite everyone into a prayer. Pray that their friendship in YFC continue
to grow, pray that trust, respect, and love will always be present in the
relationships they will gain in YFC.
During the prayer, ask each person to pray for one another.
End the prayer with a worship song.
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REACHING OUT
objectives
1. To appreciate Christian relationships and to experience the joy and
excitement that comes with it
2. To imitate Jesus example in expressing affection, verbally and
physically, to our brothers and sisters
dynamics
1. Registration
2. Worship
3. Talk Proper
4. Reflection Song
5. Group Discussion
speakers profile
1. Any YFC Leader (Chapter level and up)
2. Sharers should be committed household heads who will share
about the joy of serving God and His people and a YFC member
who enjoys having regular family time
anchor verse
Do nothing out of selfishness; rather humbly regard others as more
important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interest but
everyone for those of others. (Philippians 2:3-4)

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C. The Influence of Media
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Do nothing out of selfishness; rather humbly regard others as more important than
yourselves, each looking out not for his own interest but everyone for those of others.
(Philippians 2:3-4)
Some wrong values on how people relate with one another are
already being dictated by media. i.e. unstable relationships of celebrities
and what we see in television become our basis on how we deal with
our own personal relationships; contraceptives are being openly
advertised indirectly promoting irresponsible sexual intercourse.
These things influence our own personal life and how we deal with
our relationships.
II. Aspects of our personal life and relationships that are being
affected.
I. Introduction
A. Feelings
The Lord intends for His people to have a relationship with each other
that is caring, giving, having much respect and love. This was evident
during the early Christian communities.
Feelings are too often allowed to determine how people relate to

one another. Behaviour of people nowadays are based more on how
real their feelings are rather than it being right or wrong, thus easily
giving in to the temptation of being angry, moody and other negative
emotions.
The community of believers was of one heart and mind. And no one
claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in
common. With great power, the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of
the Lord Jesus, and great favour was accorded them all. There was no needy
person among them, for those who owned property or houses would sell
them, bring the proceeds of the sale, and put them at the feet of the apostles
and they were distributed according to need. (Acts 4: 32-35)
Unfortunately, with the rapid change in society, worldly values have
now caused relationships to suffer, thus weakening the bonds that tie a
person to his family and community. We have to go back and remember
what the Lord desires for us.
A. Distorted relationships
The relationship of people towards one another these days, are
being dictated by the world.
B. Technology
The development of technology, truly, has made life a bit easier for
everyone, but it has also been a source of strain for some relationships
that have forgotten what it means to be personally there for one
another.
On the other hand, some relationships these days lack expressions

of affection and personal support.
B. Commitment
In an age of uncertainty, people fear commitment and prefer
keeping their options open, and thus are prone to throwing and
destroying relationships as often as they like. (i.e., afraid of being open
to the household; flirting and having romantic relationships without
commitments; couples that live together without the sanctity of
marriage.)
(The speaker should cite more examples if possible.)
C. Self-esteem
Society values people according to the worlds standards such as
physical beauty, intelligence and material success. These give people,
who dont measure up with the standards, a poor sense of self-worth
and low self esteem and thus are fearful of relating to others who they
believe are higher than they are.

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III. Christian Relationship

Jesus taught us that we are all brothers and sisters. He showed us ways
on how to relate with one another.
Do nothing out of selfishness; rather humbly regard others as more
important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interest but
everyone for those of others. (Philippians 2:3-4)
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reflection song
Your Love is Extravagant/ All for Love
(any song that talks about love, friendship and service)
guide questions
1. How is your relationship with your household, family and friends?
A. Commit to one another
2. In what way can we show our affection to our brothers and sisters?
In John 15:12-13, Jesus shows us that our commitment to one

another goes beyond death. We should live out our covenant in YFC.
3. In what aspect of our personal life and relationships do we need

to improve on? Why?
B. Serve one another

Jesus washed the feet of his apostles showing us that the best way
to love is to serve. (John 13:1-20) This is why our leaders serve us.
C. Be Honest to one another
We must be willing to let our brothers and sisters know what is
going on inside us. We should be willing to discuss our struggles so
that they can support us. (John 3:19-21)
D. Be Affectionate to one another
We should express affection in our relationships both verbally and
physically. Personal greetings, warm smiles, nice words, handshakes,
brotherly hugs and sisterly kisses would be a good way to show how
much we love and care for each other.
E. Love one another
In 1 Corinthians 13: 1-3, the Lord tells us, that above all else is love.
IV. Conclusion
As the Lord intended for our relationships, we as Youth for Christ should
be conscious of not allowing worldly values to ruin our relationships with
one another. We should be confident in the Lord and follow the Jesus
example of loving one another. Our relationships should build us up and
make us grow more in love with Christ.

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IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM

objectives
1. To realize the crucial role of YFC members as instruments of unity
in the family.
2. To understand the importance of living in a family that is united
with love, respect, and confidence with one another.
dynamics
1. Registration
2. Worship
3. Teaching of Songs
4. Talk Proper
5. Closing Prayer
speakers profile
1. The Speaker may be any YFC Leader (chapter level and up) who
has experienced a storm in the family and has been instrument to
keep his family united in the midst of it.
2. The sharer can be a member or a household member, who may
be experiencing storms but sees to it that he/she is putting faith,
hope, and love in his/her family.
anchor verse
By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear
built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and
became heirs of righteousness that comes by faith. (Hebrew 11:17)
in the midst of the storm

expanded outline
By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to
save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heirs of righteousness that
comes by faith. (Hebrew 11:17)
I. Introduction
Since God created Adam and Eve and placed them in the Garden of
Eden, the family has been the basic unit of society a father, a mother and
children are Gods plan for a family. Because of the importance God has
placed in the family, it is constantly under attack by the devil. This is why
we have family problems, age gaps, disagreements or broken families.
As YFC, our role is to keep our family united in God, especially during
times that our families are tested. Noah kept his family safe and united by
building an ark in preparation for a great storm. Let us learn how we can
be Noahs of our own family by striving to build an ark of love, faith, and
hope in the midst of the storms in our lives.
II. The Storm That Ruins
Our families today are subject to a lot of things. Although we do not
realize it, our families are slowly being brought to the midst of a great
storm.
(Note: speaker should share own experiences within the family)
A. The Storm of Disagreements

Were used to having petty arguments, with our parents, with
our siblings. These may seem all petty at first but even these petty
fights may all roll into one big argument of pain and hurt. It could
cause siblings to grow apart from another, and cause children to have
hidden resentment against their parents.

B. The Storm or Sickness and Financial Trials

These things we can never avoid and some may not be our own
fault. Although this is so, it could cause the family to be disheartened,
failing to see God in each other. This can also be a source of arguments
as to who is to be blamed for all these things.
C. The Storm of Our Own lives

We may not realize it but most of the time we are focused on our
lives. We are focused on our studies, our friends, our own problems
that sometimes we fail to interact with our family members. Some of
us may have been branded as a dormer by our own parents, always
out of the house and only comes back when its time to sleep. There
are times that we dont share problems with our families. As a result,
we grow distant to one another.
III. The Ark that Saves

Even though we feel that our families can be drowned in the midst of
these storms, God gives us the grace and the ability to save our own family
from sinking. Just like how He instructed Noah, He is also instructing us to
make an ark that will save our family.
A. An Ark of Faith Heb 11:6-7
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Faith is confidence and trust based upon evidence that is seen,

heard and experienced in the family. (Heb 11:6-7) Our families are
subjected to a lot of crisis and most of the time; it is when our faith is
tested. We have tendencies to respond to these trials with rebellion,
depression, anger, and bitterness.
God is asking us to build an ark of faith and influence our whole
family to place our trust in God and His promise. With faith and Christs
presence in the home, our Biblical response to crisis should include
family prayer time, perhaps fasting always and attendance at worship
to give praise to God.
B. An Ark of Common goals Gen 6:13-14
Although we have our own lives to live, we should remember that
we are in living in the midst of our families. It is our goal to live in
harmony with the rest of them. Our parents maybe setting goals for
the childrens education, to own ones own home, an exciting vacation,
a common time spend for Sunday mass, etc.
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As YFC we need to respect and honor our parents for keeping goals for
the family to grow in a loving relationship with one another. At the same
time, we are called to set spiritual goals within the family as well.
C. An Ark of Unity Gen 2:24
Things may be getting hard and trials can cause us to walk out
on our own families. What we should always remember is our families
are gifts from God. There may be a lot of things to turn to but our
families will always be there for us. Though imperfect, though slightly
dysfunctional, it is given to us by God and we should do all things to
keep it united.
We should:

Accept whatever happens, the good and the bad and

keep on loving still.
Accept that you have your own responsibilities within the

family.
IV. Conclusion
God has told us that another disaster awaits this world, our family may
not be spared from this, and you need to be prepared like Noah prepared
for the flood. We must always invest on love and unity in our families so
that when storm comes, we are strong and we are intact.

As YFC, we need to realize that no matter what, our families will always
be Gods gift to us. We always need to be an instrument of love, joy, peace
and unity in our homes. If we do this, God is pleased, because, if there is
love, joy, peace and unity in our families, God is there.
guide questions
1. What are the storms in your family right now?
2. How can you be a true instrument of unity in your family? What
kind of ark does your family need?
3. What kind of goals do you feel need to be set for your family?

[ f amily s t r engt hs
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family strengths
FAMILY STRENGTHS
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expanded outline
For this is the message you have heard from the beginning, we should love one
another. (1 John 3:11)
1. To identify and acknowledge the strengths of our own family

2. To help discover the uniqueness of every family
3. To be thankful and consider the family as a gift and a blessing
from God
dynamics
1. Opening Worship
2. Talk
3. Activity Proper
4. Group Sharing (by Household)
5. Prayer for Family
6. Closing Worship
anchor verse
For this is the message you have heard from the beginning, we should
love one another. (1 John 3:11)
I. Introduction
Our families are blessings to us. No matter what situation our families
are in, we are all our blessed with the gift of a mother and father, and
brothers and sisters.
In the same way, All families have strengths. In this activity, we will all
discover our own Family Strength. As we identify our strengths as a family,
we will be able to recognize the important areas we also want to grown in
terms of building strength for our families.
II. Activity Dynamics
1. Distribute the Discovering our Family Strengths Chart. Ask
the participants to individually fill up the chart as honestly and as
sincerely as possible.
2. Next, explain the Goal Setting Worksheet. Ask the participants
to also fill up the worksheet by choosing activities that continue to
build at least one of their areas of strength. In addition, choose one
or two areas that they feel needs improvement. List the activities
you will do and when.
3. Group them according to household, to discuss and share their
realizations and discoveries about their families.
4. After everyone has shared, they will end their group discussion
with a Family Prayer. Each member of the group will be asked to
pray for his/her family. The facilitator will close the prayer after
everyone has prayed for their own respective families.

(2 0 11 e d itio n )
guide questions
1. Share about your chart and your worksheet.
2. What have you learned and discovered about your family?
3. What is your personal action plans in improving your familys
weaknesses?
Discovering Our Family Strengths Chart
Strength Area
Very Strong
Some Growth
Needed
Much
Growth
Needed
Caring and Appreciation

Time Together
Encouragement
Commitment
Communication
Adaptive Ability
Spirituality
Community and Family Ties
Clear Responsibilities
Goal Setting Worksheet
Strength Area
Caring and Appreciation

Time Together
Encouragement
Commitment
Communication
Adaptive Ability
Spirituality
Community and Family Ties
Clear Responsibilities
Our Goals
Activities We
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Members Activity Tracks

the yfc 7 IDs

the yfc identity

Our uniqueness emanates from God - as individuals and as one body

- This is our distinct desire to deepen the living of our Christian

- It is an expression of our great appreciation to the work of

step by step topic guide

1. Check the Calendar

A one-liner phrase that will give you an idea of

Each topic reflects the YFC identity that you

This is the main connection of the topic to the

This is what the topic aims to achieve.

This is the step-by-step flow of the assembly of

This is the main message of the entire assembly.

This is a clear description of the ideal people

These guide questions serve as a chance for

Through the reflection song, we allow YFCs

These verses are suggested readings and

HOW TO WORK IT!

2011 Revised Edition

36 CHAPTER ASSEMBLY TOPICS

Champion of the Poor

14. Care Champ

Single Minded for God

26. In Pursuit of the Purpose

Being a Source of Unity to the Family

[ on hands and k nees

ON HANDS AND KNEES

Cloth (banner size) or large sheets of paper for each group

Water based paint (Red, Blue, White, and Yellow)

Newspapers, cloth rags and tissue paper

a. Give a short introduction about the activity and give them

Paint = 2 pairs of socks/foot wears for each color

Newspapers = 1 wallet and 1 watch

Cloth rags/tissue paper = 2 mobile phones

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[ on hands and k nees

on hands and knees

g. Encourage them to be creative.

TOPIC 1 OF THE CHAPTER ASSEMBLY

h. The newspapers will be used on the floor to prevent any

At the end of the activity, ask each household to come forward

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played different roles.2 Sometimes, we just have to seek ways of serving

III. On Hands and Knees

As Youth for Christ members, we are called to be servants. We are

Though we have limitations, we are called to give what is expected.

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c. Give them 30 minutes to accomplish the task.

d. Choose at least two pairs to share their experience.

2. They must be champions in these areas: FAMILY, SCHOOL,

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TOPIC 2 OF THE CHAPTER ASSEMBLY

Who is a real Kings champion?

2. A Real Kings Champion PROFESSES ALLEGIANCE

4. A Real Kings Champion LOVES

II. A Real Kings Champion

In order to believe in Him, we have to know our King through

Following requires believing and trusting. It takes a strong heart

6. A Real Kings Champion DIES TO ONESELF

Following the King means total submission and total surrender.

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