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

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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.”