PRAYER + ONLINE ACTIVITIES + AND MORE!

SPIRITUAL WORKOUT

FOR YOUTH GROUPS

"I CAN DO ALL THIS THROUGH HIM WHO GIVES ME STRENGTH." 

PHILIPPIANS 4:13

1. Daily prayer – Rosary, Lectio Divina, Divine Mercy Chaplet etc.

2. Tune into an online Mass together
3. Join other online prayer groups
4. Do some spiritual reading as a youth group

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 WHERE TO GET MY

DAILY BREAD

YOUR ONLINE SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT

ALL IS NOT LOST. YOU CAN FIND SOME GREAT SPACES FOR
COMMUNITY PRAYER ONLINE.
CHECK OUT THESE GREAT INITIATIVES!

LIVE STREAMED MASS

Archdiocese of Perth
1. Archdiocese Website – [click here]
2. Archdiocese Facebook - [click here]
3. The Record YouTube - [click here]

Daily Mass live with Pope Francis - [click here]

Mass with Fr Rob Galea with music by Gary & Natasha Pinto

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UNFORTUNATELY WE ARE NOT ABLE TO RECEIVE THE

PHYSICAL BODY OF CHRIST DURING THIS TIME, HOWEVER

WE ARE STILL ENCOURAGED TO RECEIVE HIM SPIRITUALLY.

AN ACT OF

SPIRITUAL COMMUNION

My Jesus,
I believe that You are present
in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive
You sacramentally, come at least
spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already
there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

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 CYM STAFF

SUGGESTED READINGS

33 Days to Morning Glory The Return of The Consecration to St

by Michael E. Gaitley Prodigal Son by Henri Joseph by Donald H.
Nouwen Calloway, MIC

The Discernment of Why We're Catholic by Rome Sweet Home by

Spirits by Timothy M. Trent Horn Scott & Kimberly Hahn
Gallagher

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 MANAGING STRESS
IN TIMES OF

UNCERTAINTY

UNDERSTAND THAT FEELING KEEP A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

STRESSED IS NORMAL Continue to exercise (with

These are unprecedented social distancing) & have a
times and our life will healthy diet.
probably look very different
from what we are used to. KEEP TO YOUR ROUTINE AS

START JOURNALING
MUCH AS POSSIBLE YOU
It helps when we pen down
our worries and set a time to
If you are working or studying
from home, try to wake up ARE
and sleep at the same time,
take them to prayer,
reflection and active
get out of your pyjamas and NOT
get dressed properly and
ALONE.
surrender to God
make sure you stick to your
meals. (Don’t snack on junk
STAY AWAY FROM THE NEWS food throughout the day)

Stay away from excessively

reading the news. This can SPARE SOME TIME TO PRAY

increase stress and anxiety.

Keep up with your prayer life,
For example, say the Rosary,
GET CREATIVE IN CREATING Lectio Divina, sing a
A COMMUNITY & KEEP
song of praise, etc.

MOTIVATING EACH OTHER!

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 HOW TO PRAY A

LECTIO DIVINA
FIVE EASY STEPS TO GUIDE YOU

LECTIO DIVINA IS A PRACTICE OF SCRIPTURAL

READING. IT INVOLVES MEDITATING ON A
PASSAGE OF THE BIBLE, PREFERABLY THE
GOSPEL OF THE DAY.

STEP ONE: INVOKE

Invite the Holy Spirit to

guide the reading of the
scripture.

STEP TWO: READ

Ask yourself: What is this

passage saying? If you can,
use a Bible commentary.

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 STEP THREE: MEDITATE

In the moment of silence,

try to listen to the voice of
God

STEP FOUR: PRAY

Begin to dialogue with the

Lord and open yourself to
His will.

STEP FIVE: CONTEMPLATE

Listen closely with your heart

and put into practice what
He has told you.

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 DIVING INTO

LECTIO DIVINA
Suggested time: 30 minutes

Prepare a space that is free from distraction. 

Light a candle (if this will help you
with getting focused)
Find a comfortable space to focus, read & reflect

LECTIO (READ) MEDITATIO

Lectio simply means 'read.' Start In the meditatio (meditation) step,
somewhere familiar, like one of the often, you can re-read a few verses so
Gospels, and read a section. Before you you can carefully reflect on where God
start, ask the Holy Spirit, the author of is nudging you. Ask God to make His
Sacred Scripture, to come open your focus clear. Allow yourself to enter into
heart and to guide your mind. the passage you just read.

When you begin reading, read through Perhaps you are one of the disciples or
the passage slowly and attentively. simply someone in the crowd. Use your
When you finish, read through the imagination and bring the scene to life.
passage again and take notice of any Also, think about the words that stuck
words that stand out to you as you read. out as you read and wrestle with why
they were highlighted as you read.

ORATIO (PRAY) CONTEMPLATIO

At this point, you move from the head The last thing to do is contemplation.
and go to the heart. In the Oratio phase, Essentially, it's time to take it all in. Rest
you turn over everything that was in in what God has spoken to you in His
Meditatio to God in prayer. Word. Simply just sit and be with the
God who loves you.
Ask him why the words stuck out, why
the passage unfolded like it did in your
meditation. Be sure to also listen to
what the Lord has to say to you because
He wants to speak to you.

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CONTEMPLATIO

SUGGESTED BIBLE STORIES TO

START WITH:

Luke 10 : 38 – 42 (Mary & Martha)

Matthew 5 : 14 – 16 (You are the light of the world)
Matthew 5 : 19 – 21 (Treasures in Heaven)
Luke 13 : 18 – 19 (The parable of the mustard seed)
Matthew 6 : 25 – 34 (Do not worry)
Acts 2 : 1 – 13 (Pentecost)

Matthew 14 : 13 – 21 (5 Loaves & 2 Fishes)

Matthew 3 : 13 – 17 (The Baptism of Jesus)
Luke 1 : 16 – 28 (The Annunciation)
Luke 1 : 39 – 45 (Mary Visits Elizabeth)
John 2 : 1 – 12 (The Wedding in Cana)

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Vol. 3 Issue 7 2020

SOCIAL MEDIA

AND

THE INTERNET

Safeguarding guidelines 11

Online Privacy 12

Video Conferencing and Message Boards 13

Online Activities 14

Games
Live Streams

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 Safeguarding guidelines
Before we share some possible online platforms for your youth group, please take a
moment and read the guidelines for social media and the internet according to the
Archdiocesan Safeguarding Guidelines on page 15. It is available on our website:
https://cym.com.au/guidelines-for-working-with-young-people/

groups
When a youth leader engages with young people
(under 18s) on social media, ensure that it is done via
a group page or group profile managed by multiple
leaders who over the age of 18.

Private correspondence
Your youth leaders should avoid having private conversations with young people on social media.
Public posting on walls, or via a shared group profile, which can be seen and
accessed by others is acceptable.

Leaders Check protocol

All adult leaders who are over the age of For more information on the social
18 who regularly run youth activities networking protocol of the Catholic
with young people who are under the Church in Australia see
age of 18 are required to have a Working http://mediablog.catholic.org.au/?p=335
With Children Check (WWCC).

For further information, see the Safeguarding Project on the Perth Archdiocese Website
http://perthcatholic.org.au/Organisations_and_Services-Safeguarding.htm

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apps for online groups
When video conferencing, we encourage you to create private
groups accessible only to youth leaders and your youth group.
This is to keep a safe space, which is away from the public.
Ensure that the Safeguarding Guidelines are followed.

MEssenger apps
Messenger apps are useful for group chats and video
calls and are widely used by people.
Facebook Messenger
WhatsApp
Viber

ZOOM - https://zoom.us/
Video and web conferencing
Invite only access via link
Available via app and browser

Discord - https://discordapp.com/
Modern voice and text chat app with screen sharing
Invite only and private chat groups for communities
Available via app and browser

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 Privacy Settings
To provide a safe online meetings for youth groups, please carefully choose
your privacy setting and limit the access to leaders and its members.

Facebook PRIVACY SEtting

Specific Friends - post your live video only to
users in specific networks, such as a college or
association you belong to.
Read more about Facebook Audience 
https://www.facebook.com/help/211513702214269

YOUTUBE Video privacy

Private videos and playlists can only be seen by
you and the users that you choose.
Unlisted videos and playlists can be seen and
shared by anyone with the link.
Read more about Youtube Video Privacy Settings

ZOOM Rooms
Private Meetings
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-
us/articles/115001051063-Zoom-Rooms-Private-
Meetings

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games for Online Video Conferencing
An important aspect of running a youth group is to have fun!
If you are unable to meet in person, here are some games you can
play while on a video conference call with your youth group.

Two truths and a lie

Members can take turns in sharing their two truths and one lie.
Then everyone in the chat can vote which is the lie.

Mad Libs - madlibs.com

Mad libs is a phrasal template word game
where one player prompts others for a list of
words to substitute for blanks in a story before
reading the (often comical or nonsensical)
story aloud. Game rules:
https://www.looneylabs.com/lit/rules/mad-libs-
game-rules

HOUSe Scavenger hunt

Create a list of items for the young people to
find at home. You can also search for a list of
items on google, or be creative and come up
with your own list.

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 ONLINE Games for youth groups
When playing games online with your youth group, we encourage
you to create private groups accessible only to youth leaders and
your youth group. This is to keep a safe space, which is away from
the public. Ensure that the Safeguarding Guidelines are followed.

Draw Something Know your friends

Ask your friends to guess what you draw! Create a quiz and your friends will have to
guess your answers

Other online games

Create your own private room outside of messenger apps.
Boardgames arena https://en.boardgamearena.com/
Jackbox via google hangout - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjYNtZ4x72g

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 STREAM Prayers ONLINE
Pray together with the group via private live stream on YouTube
and Facebook. Young people can interact via the comments and
chat box real time. Encourage them to send their prayer request
and ask everyone to pray together for each other.

How to LIVE STREAM

Youtube Live stream - Create a live stream via webcam
Facebook Live – Set up a live video post

recommended live streams

Lectio Live by LifeTeen 
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvF-WtcOYfUM74K2Qsf1oA
Project YM Live
- https://projectym.com/live/
"Mass For You At Home" - 6:00am, Sundays, Channel 10.
Mass with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB - Live streamed 11 am Sundays
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFFqA8iYLlIVIb72LXMYFQ/live
Mass on Demand - CathNews, Australia
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYRq7AjVimr-hcHFJD_HVaQ
Mass with Pope Francis
- https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=pope+Francis+Mass
Mass with Bishop Robert Barron
- https://www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass/
Mass at EWTN
- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98FC02E5AA17A7C8
Prayer of Spiritual Communion
- https://padrepiodevotions.org/a-spiritual-communion/

Reference: https://www.immaculateheartofmary.com.au/coronavirus-updates

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