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– Traditions
This can be done as part of a meeting or the group can plan to do a holy hour once a week or once a month. Oftentimes small groups will [...]
Choose a patron saint for your group and allow that saint to develop the personality, activities, and spirituality of your group. You can do this by invoking the saint often [...]
Make time at the end of each meeting to close in prayer and invite members to share their intentions. After an intention the person can say “we pray to the [...]
In order to serve most freely we must understand the boundaries in place that are there to protect and guide us and the young people involved. Every parish and/or diocese [...]
Inviting parents into your thoughts and planning for your group is a great way to engage them in considering what their child needs in regard to formation. Being transparent will [...]
Make a plan from the beginning of how you intend to communicate with parents. Whatever you do from the start will be considered the norm.
It is very important to remember that your role as a small group leaders is primarily about assisting the parents in their role. No matter where you are at in [...]
Set up a group text message (for youth, include the parents) and send a simple inspiration each day to the group. Consider having a member of the group take it [...]
Determine what you will do every time a member of your group has a birthday. See ideas for Birthday Traditions.
Begin each meeting by having everyone share something that they’ve recently noticed in their life as a blessing from God as well as something that is more of challenge.
