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Aware of the contemporary challenges facing the laity, Jesus Youth aims to promote an active Christian way of life. Members seek to grow as faithful disciples of Christ, through the six pillars of the Jesus Youth movement. The six pillars of Jesus Youth:
1. Daily Prayer: A daily 'quiet time' with the Lord is fundamental in the life of every member of Jesus Youth. The personal prayer leads to an experience of loving friendship with Jesus, fostering a joyful attitude and creative approach to daily life.
2. Word of God: A regular time for a meditative reading of the Sacred Scripture helps to shape one’s life according to God’s will. In this way the person acquires the ability to seek God’s guidance through the continuous study of the Word of God.
3. Sacraments: Frequent and active participation in the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation contributes to a life of wholeness and strength, and aims at growth in holiness so as to fulfill the mission. 4. Fellowship: Christian life is a call to live the life of the Trinity in communion with one’s brothers and sisters in Christ through mutual support, encouragement and gentle correction. Cells, prayer groups, vocational groups and various Service Teams (ST), and friendship circles help to make Jesus Youth a family. 5. Service: A willingness to serve those in need and a preferential option for the poor are the signs of a true disciple of Jesus Christ. Following the footsteps of the Master, who brought the Good News to the poor, Jesus Youth stretches out a helping hand to those burdened with poverty and deprivation.
6. Evangelization: Personal renewal in Jesus leads to a commitment to share the person and message of Jesus with others. This commitment to evangelization is central to the life of every member of Jesus Youth. These sis pillars receive special attention in the Jesus Youth Movement, fostering a genuine growth in the life of the Spirit. Individual spiritual direction further assists the growth in holiness. The various Jesus Youth Formation Programmes, Cells, Prayer Groups and Personal Guidance sessions also contribute to more faithful discipleship and growth in holiness.
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