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Empowering Youth Through SVDP: Designing a Future of Service and Friendship

Join the annual meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in New Orleans, Louisiana from September 7-11, 2010. Discover different conference opportunities such as Parish Schools, High School Conferences, Young Adult and Youth Group Conferences. Learn about the role of leaders in fostering spirituality, service, and inclusion. Explore the impact of SVDP's presence on campuses and communities. Visit www.svdpusa.org to get involved and make a difference today.

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Empowering Youth Through SVDP: Designing a Future of Service and Friendship

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  1. Build SVDP For The Future With Young People Annual Meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul New Orleans, Louisiana September 7-11, 2010

  2. Design Your Plan What kind of conference do you want? • Youth Conference under the Parish Conference • Parish School • Youth Group • Young Adult Conference • High School or University Conference • Conference that works with a Council or District

  3. Under a Parish Conference Parish Schools

  4. Youth Group

  5. Young Adult Conference

  6. Associate Members

  7. Independent of a Parish Conference • High Schools

  8. College/University

  9. Under a Council

  10. Display A Model Invite Young People to see Catholic, Lay Organization Service Spirituality Friendship

  11. Begin Construction • Leader – Key The role of the leader will take on different responsibilities depending on age group Organizer Chauffeur Chaperone Delegator

  12. Lay a Foundation Education Parish School Religious Education Program Youth Group Publicize Bulletin Displays

  13. Frame and Insulate the Structure • Formal SVDP Youth Conference Meeting once a month Officers Service Spiritual Formation Vincentian Reflections

  14. Complete the Interior • Formation/Spirituality • Service/Reflection • Inclusion/Change

  15. Sold Society presence on 15 university/college campuses Five universities/colleges that work at SVDP sites Twelve high school conferences Two Council office youth ministry groups Eleven youth conferences Twelve elementary conferences Five young adult conferences

  16. www.svdpusa.org www.svdpusa.net/youth

  17. Holy Family SVdP Youth Conference Orlando, Florida Southeast Region

  18. How does it feel when you help the less fortunate?

  19. “I feel good when I help the poor. It makes me realize how fortunate I am.” Michael – Grade 8 – Holy Family School Treasurer of Conference

  20. “Helping others makes me feel great! It makes me feel like I’ve made a difference.” Jacob -- Grade 9 Lake Highland Preparatory School

  21. Meredith- Bishop Moore High School --“Helping the poor makes me feel awesome. I make a difference in the world today.” Jesus.” Jade- Dr. Phillips High School --“Helping the poor feels great! I am so fortunate to be able to help others because not only does it make me feel great inside, but also helps me grow as a Christian in my faith with Jesus.”

  22. Lauren – Bishop Moore High School – “Helping the poor gives me a feeling I can’t describe. It makes me feel like I am loved by someone else each time I help out. It helps me realize that I’m a good Christian. Every time I help out I know that my work is appreciated.” Lauren – Bishop Moore High School – “When I help the poor it makes me feel good that I was able to help someone out. It makes me appreciate what I have and grow closer to God.”

  23. “Helping out in the community makes me appreciate what I have and I am very grateful for it. It feels good to help out the needy. My experience as a member of SVdP Youth group has ultimately made me into a better person.” Erik – Bishop Moore High School

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