Everett Fritz Session 2 SR Diocese Youth Leader
Channel: Director Youth Ministry
Date: 2020-09-22

Intro: Joe Madden clip on changing culture
3min-- Prayer from Novena to St. Josemaria Escriva
4min—Everett: Measure success “create life-long disciples of Jesus Christ” (most effectively done thru small groups led by adult mentors.
5min—Why small groups work: “5 Needs of Human Person”  (1) Being Understood (2) Sense of Belonging (3) Transparent, real conversations about things happening in their life b/c we all carry crosses  (4) Critical Thinking**  (5) Guidance & Mentorship
**Note (12:50min quote): “We do a bad job on answering questions students have and instead answer questions they don’t have”
15min—“Success bench mark” if student claims practicing Catholic in their 20’s: (1) had an adult mentor them (2) had friends they walked with. All our retreats, conferences, mission trips, and events are good… but they need a few friends and solid mentoring adult.
16:15—“Win. Build. Send” main three steps of all great ministries
18:30—Scott Hahn, “pizza & beer is your best evangelization tool” & 3 Characteristics of Discipleship: (1) relationship (2) prayer (3) guidance. [note on importance of Catechesis]
22:00—PRACTICAL guide slide: “7 Best Practices for Small Group Discipleship”
28:00—Chat room discussion notes
30:00—Concluding discussion notes