Salesian Youth Ministry

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Salesian Youth Ministry
A Spirituality
A Method
That brings the Youth Minister and the Youth to
Jesus.
That is an Educational and Ministerial approach.
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Salesian Youth Ministry The Oratory Model
The Oratory is a physical place
A School, Parish, Youth Center, Summer Camp, a
Classroom, a gathering place Where ever young
people gather.
The Oratory is an Attitude
Where young people and adults form a loving
family where all find encouragement to grow in
Christ.
The Oratory is a Method
Used by educators and youth ministers to
effectively lead youth to develop as good
Christians and good citizens.
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Salesian Youth Ministry The Oratory Model
Home
School
Home
Playground
Church
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Salesian Youth Ministry The Oratory Model
THE ORATORY IS A HOME welcoming, safe, peaceful.
An experience of family where relationships
grow. Where all gather in the presence of Jesus
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Salesian Youth Ministry The Oratory Model
THE ORATORY IS A SCHOOL where young people learn
lessons for life, citizenship, religion, and
faith. Here they gain the skills of good
citizenship, productivity and Christian life.
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Salesian Youth Ministry The Oratory Model
THE ORATORY IS A CHURCH A place and experience
of Prayer, Eucharist, Faith, Celebration, Hope, Co
mmunity, Love.
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Salesian Youth Ministry The Oratory Model
THE ORATORY IS A PLAYGROUND A place and
experience of Joy, Laughter, Fun, Enthusiasm, Free
dom.
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The Oratory Model and Planning When used as
a planning device the oratory model can transform
any program or event even a classroom lesson into
an exciting and rich experience for both the
young people and the leader.
Oratory Model Planning Process
1. What is the goal for this event?
2. HOME What makes this event welcoming?
3. SCHOOL What will be learned?
4. CHURCH What is the element of prayer,
inspiration, faith?
5. PLAYGROUND What is interesting or fun in the
activity?