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How can I promote vocations among young people?

Aaron asks:

I am assistant leader in our CYM program. At our last meeting I asked the youth 3 questions (there are 29 in our group): 1. How many of you say the Rosary at least once a week? 2. How many of you read your Bible & Catechism at least once a week? 3. How many of you pray to Jesus at least once a week? 

No more than 7 hands were raised at any question. Have tried to get them interested in prayer meetings; Catholic youth evangelization; and service to no avail. Will gladly take suggestions from the youth that read this. Sometimes the prayers seem one-sided.

 

Dear Aaron:

 

My suggestion is the one-on-one approach. If you try to get the group as such to do anything you are always going to have it uphill, but if you approach the individuals, try to understand their problems and questions, etc. that might give you more to go on. I am sure also that if they get the chance to hear another voice that is not yours, one of our great and enthusiastic Catholic apologists, especially those with conversion stories, it could spark off something. Another avenue might be to get them or some of them to a 'Youth 2000' retreat. Hope that helps. I don't know if others can come in on our conversation directly, but if there is anyone with more suggestions and you have to get an answer from me in order to be posted on the site, don't worry - I will be glad to send the message on.

 

God bless.

 

 

 

 

 

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