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Build SVDP For The Future With Young
PeopleAnnual Meeting of the
Society of St. Vincent de PaulNew Orleans, LouisianaSeptember 7-11, 2010
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
Under a Parish Conference
Parish Schools
• Youth Group
• Young Adult Conference
• Associate Members
•High Schools
Independent of a Parish Conference
• College/University
Under a Council
Display A Model
Invite Young People to seeCatholic, Lay
OrganizationServiceSpiritualityFriendship
• Leader – Key The role of the leader will take on different responsibilities depending on
age group
OrganizerChauffeurChaperoneDelegator
Begin Construction
EducationParish School
Religious Education ProgramYouth Group
PublicizeBulletinDisplays
Lay a Foundation
• Formal SVDP Youth Conference
Meeting once a monthOfficersServiceSpiritual Formation
Vincentian Reflections
Frame and Insulate the Structure
Formation/SpiritualityService/Reflection
*Inclusion/Change
Complete the Interior
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
Sold
www.svdpusa.orgwww.svdpusa.net/youth
Holy Family SVdP Youth Conference
Orlando, FloridaSoutheast Region
How does it feel when you help the less
fortunate?
“I feel good when I help the poor. It makes me realize how fortunate I am.”Michael – Grade 8 – Holy Family
SchoolTreasurer of Conference
“Helping others makes me feel great! It makes me feel like I’ve made a difference.”
Jacob -- Grade 9 Lake Highland Preparatory
School
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.”
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.”
Erik – Bishop Moore High School
“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.”