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KRISTO DOT NET Manual
KRISTO DOT NET Manual
Net Seminar 2
“The Kristo dot Net is intended as a formation tool for young people in their desire to journey
with other fellow youth toward God.
The activities are revised in such a way that it would elicit participation. The talks are meant to
give initial input to guide the participants to effectively participate. They are not meant to give
lectures. KRISTO DOT NET uses the inductive method or realization of insights through activities.
The success of KRISTO DOT NET depends a lot on the young people’s participation. It is also
depends on effective facilitation of the organizers who are also participant in a way. Thus, they
are co-discerners or people on a journey. They can join various groups and batches and still
realize a lot what it means to be a youth, a-youth-with-and-for others, and fellow-youth-with-
God.
I hope you find participating in KRISTO DOT NET very enlightening and inspiring. I too am
touched with the various and activities and sharing of young people.”
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: THE ACTIVITIES …5
Challenges …13
Objectives …13
Resource Persons …14
A. Overall Head …14
B. Associate Head …14
C. Committees …15
Roles and Responsibilities per Committee …15
a. Program and Invitation Committee …15
b. Food and Finance Committee …16
c. Secretariat and Documentation Committee …16
d. Logistics and Technical Committee …17
D. Speakers
Resource Materials …17
What Makes a Good Facilitator? …18
Facilitation Skills and Tips …18
THE ACTIVITIES
I. YOUTH START COMING IN
Objective: To give them a warm welcome by their fellow youth who already took the seminar. The young
facilitators should clarify them that they are “co-journeyers” of the new participants. They do not lord it
over them. Then they give the instruction that the success of KRISTO DOT NET depends totally on the
participation of the youth. They are not passive but active audience.
Objective: To elicit the song that becomes their theme song. They are also prepare for the Morning
prayer.
Objective: To introduce the young people to an effective prayer that is for them. It’s the young people
praying together!
Process:
2. Facilitation of the prayer leader using the ACTS prayer (Adoration, Contrition and Thanksgiving.
The Supplication comes after the reading of the Gospel for the day. )
3. Reading of the Gospel and short sharing Jn 1:35 – 42 invites us to “Come and See”. Why are we
here? What are we looking for? The apostles are confronted with the same question with Jesus
when they asked, “Where are you staying?“ there is something that they are looking for. Jesus
answered, “Come and see. “ Jesus is also inviting us to “Come and see.” Even though we still
don’t know what will happen to us this day, still we are hopeful that something good will come
out of this seminar.
4. Supplication the leader invites everyone to offer and express their expectations through prayer.
Here, we can get a clue on what they want to accomplish in this seminar.
5. Final prayer and song. It should be warm and inviting to the youth. There should be a sign of
peace to welcome all participants.
Objective: This early, the participants should memorize each names and to remove all inhibitions and
shyness.
Process:
1. Let them share in pairs their expectations. Then we list them on the board.
2. The facilitator summarizes expectations personal, interpersonal, and spiritual (self-others-God).
3. Using a projector, he then explains the role of the youth in the church, the parish vision and the
process. Only after this can they start reaching into themselves, reaching to others, and reaching
to God.
Objective: Self-understanding
Rationale: We are fond of relating with our barkadas, but we try hard to be accepted by conforming to
their “unspoken laws” But can be at home with who we are?
When we share to our barkadas, “this is how I feel?” do you think they understand us or feel with us or
simply say. “Wag mong isipin yan, Tara nood tayo ng sine?” this activity will open us sharing in the level
of the heart and being at home with this sharing. This is who we really are.
Session 1 Activities:
A. Photo Language
B. Circle of Life
C. Family Healing Prayer
A.PHOTO LANGUAGE
Instruction:
1. Get a picture that describes what you are feeling now and who you are now, share in two’s or
three’s.
2. Report to the big group. We need to hear everyone.
3. Discuss: How do you feel when you’re sharing? How do you feel when others are sharing? When
do you feel you are interested in them and not interested in them? What have you learned
about yourself? What common things do you share as young people?
B. CIRCLE OF LIFE
Instruction:
1. Now ask them. “How did you get to be this way?” Instruct the participants to write at the back
of the paper 10 things about themselves, both positively and negatively they write. “Makulit,
mabait, matalino.”
2. On the front, they will write 10 people / events that molded them into who they are today,
positively and negatively. They shall put their names in the circles; the circle is for those who
have the most impact in their lives, and the farthest, the least. They will be surprised to know
where their parents are their list, whether the closest or the farthest to the center.
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Instruction:
With the background music, they shall end with a family healing prayer. The facilitator should focus on
two things: Thanking the Lord for the people who positively influenced them in their lives; and asking for
forgiveness for the ones who caused them pain. They end with a prayer and another song.
A. LEVELS OF COMMUNICATION
We may be unaware, but there are varying levels of communication as we relate with people. These
levels are.
1. HI HELLO- mababaw or shallow, we don’t have any intention to go further in this relationship;
or it may serve to open communication.
2. LEVEL OF FACTS- How’s the weather today? Kamusta ka? And sometimes, the person asking is
not really interested, but others might use this to invite the people to be at home with him/her.
3. LEVEL OF OPINIONS- What do you think about GMA? The fiscal crisis? May exam ba? Anong
course kinuha mo? Sometimes, people end up arguing at this level, but realize this is just the
level of the head. We haven’t touched based on the level of the heart.
4. LEVEL OF FEELINGS- This is the start of real sharing, when we can share to others what we feel
and not be condemned; when the others can feel with us and say. “Don’t worry, I’m here for
you.” We are how we feel, and there’s no right or wrong with that. Once we practice empathy
(the capacity to feel with others and not be judged), then that is the sign that we have grown in
the relationship.
5. GUT LEVEL- This is the highest form of communication, when no words are uttered, when
there’s no need to explain, but the simple presence is enough, then progressed in the
relationship
REFLECTION: Which level are you in? Which level is your barkada? How can you help your fellow youth
to reach the gut level? Elicit suggestion.
B. JOHARI’S WINDOW
C. FEEDBACK GAME
1. Get a blank paper and with a tape, attach it at the back of the participants
2. Take time then to write on every person’s back. The question is in so far as you know him, how
would you describe him/her?
3. Another instruction. It also pays to write something that will inspire others, so write a positive
feedback.
4. Also, take time to write on people whom you are unfamiliar with. This opens relationship.
5. Take time to read in silence, if there’s background music, it’s ok.
6. Then with a solemn facilitation, let them read aloud the poem, “If I knew…” then ask them to
read what lines in the poem struck them. Let them read it again
7. Make a prayer that we may reach out to others with love.
8. End with final songs.
Activity:
Write these two questions on the board and let them answer with this format:
Dear Jesus….. (Letter format, the staff will give them a sheet of paper)
A. BIBLIARAZAL
Objective: To orient the youth to pray together and to reveal themselves to one another as well as to
pray for one another. (There should be a team to demonstrate the activity).
Process:
1. Instruct them that this is one of the most serious activities, they need to pray together, you are
about to talk to God. (Follow the instructions below)
2. There should be a prayer leader per group. They should start with an opening prayer.
3. They will proceed with the reading of the letter. It should start with, “Dear Jesus, I only have one
week to live, I wanted to do the following…” there should be an IT to start the ball rolling.
4. Then, starting with the group leader, he will give words of affirmation, to describe the IT until
everyone else has affirmed the IT.
5. It’s now time for the IT to speak “Salamat sa mga sinabi nyo...” “Sana ipagdasal ninyo ito...”
and reveals them the deepest hurt and problem.
6. Then the prayer leader touches the shoulder or head of the IT and says a prayer. Then the
second one will pray until everyone has said their prayers. Then, they embrace the IT. Then you
appoint the next IT who reads the circle and the letter begins exactly as the first.
7. End with a prayer and celebrate with an act of peace! Pray and remain silent while the others
finish their prayer.
Process:
Acts of peace to one another and singing of the theme song and a closing song ends the day.
ORGANIZING KRISTO.NET
Challenges
In order to make the seminar successful, it is important for the facilitators to be aware of the challenges
that they will face.
1. Many participants may go to the seminar because they were forced or pressured to. Some may think
that the seminars are dull, boring and a waste of time. This is why it is important to make a great first
impression. We might want to tell them that attending the seminar is somewhat a blessing, in which
many have been called, but only few of them were chosen—by God.
2. Never let the participants feel like getting bored. Every activity should be look sound, exciting and
interesting to sustain their attention.
3. Keep in mind that participants will be meeting new faces and it takes a while for them to warm up
and reach out with their co-journeyers. Therefore, having a warm accommodation and friendly approach
when they arrive at the venue will help them feel at ease and welcome.
4. Some participants may find a hard time taking involvement especially when it comes to sharing their
thoughts with the big group. However, it is our challenge as a facilitator to encourage them to speak,
whereas, most of the outputs of the activities should be coming from the participants.
Objectives
1. To help participants experience a journey with Jesus Crist.
3. To make the Kristo.net seminar a fun, exciting, Christ-centered, and life-giving experience to the
participants.
4. To make the Kristo dot Net the start of a life-long process of renewal and transformation in the life
among the participants.
5. To give the participants the opportunity to make new friends in a fun and wholesome environment.
6. To encourage the young participants to find joy and fulfillment in serving the Lord and journeying with
the fellow youth.
7. Hopefully, the positive experience of the Kristo dot Net will remain a special memory that the
participants may look back to and draw strength from throughout their lives.
8. To bring the participants back to the Church and for them to recognize that one of the best ways to
grow even more in their relationship with the Lord is by serving in their respective parishes.
Resource Persons
Graduates of the Kristo dot Net seminar may have the rights to become facilitator or part of the
organizing committee. The organizing body or facilitators are composed of the following:
A. Overall Head
B. Associate Head
C. Committees
D. Youth Speakers (for each activity)
A. OVERALL HEAD
The Overall Head shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
B. ASSOCIATE HEAD
The Associate Head shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
C. COMMITTEES
PROGRAM INVITATION
Pre-event: Pre-event:
Assigns “time keeper” and ensures the schedule of Submit letters with BEC coordinators of the parish
the activities are being followed. inviting youth from their Kawan.
Assign Animators and Worshipers. Submits an advertisement/video trailer as an
invitation to the youth that will present in the
Assign emcees of the program.
announcements in the mass.
Updates number of participants every meeting.
During: Organizes registration booth.
Welcome the participants and escort them to their Be responsible to keep in touch with the pre-
seats. registered youth and to confirm their attendance
on the seminar.
Discuss House Rules. Ensure that participants get to the venue on time.
Coordinate with other committees when following
the schedule is concerned.
Requests seat reservation for the youth for
attending the 6:15 PM mass.
FOOD FINANCE
Pre-event: Pre-event:
Plans menu of food for the participants and Be responsible in seeking additional funds to
facilitators. finance the program.
Assure that there are kitchen utensils to be used. Proposes budget allocation. Coordinates with the
PYM treasurer for the approval of the budget.
During: Submits budget proposal to the Parish office
Distributes food to the participants. Receives the budget upon approval of the parish
priest.
Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the Assure that the budget for the program is properly
food area/kitchen place. kept.
Post-event:
Liquidate all financial expenses. Coordinates with
the PYM treasurer for auditing.
SECRETARIAT DOCUMENTATION
Pre-event: Pre-event:
Responsible for typing/printing letters (i.e. venue Assigns member to do the minutes from planning
request, borrow items, etc.) as requested by other the seminar.
committee.
Prepare name tags/kits and materials needed for During:
the facilitators and the participants. Have a written documentation.
Provides token/certificate of appreciation for the Assigns photographer/videographer to cover the
guest speaker (if any) event.
Layout certificates of participation.
After:
During: Keep all files documented: registration, pictures,
Ensure both participants and facilitators are minutes from the planning up to the evaluation,
registered on the event. video coverage, powerpoint and other multimedia
Collect and steward cellphones, accessories and presentation, etc.
other gadgets of the participants. Return those
items to the owner afterwards.
Distribute name tags/kits to the participants
Distribute certificates and tokens
Post-event:
Distribute and collect evaluation forms.
Keep in touch with the graduates.
LOGISTICS TECHNICAL
Pre-event: Pre-event:
Borrow projector, white screen, sound system, and Prepare powerpoint and other multimedia
laptop unit. presentation.
Responsible for the physical set-up of the venue. Prepare playlist of songs.
During: During:
Be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of Operates laptop computer, projector and sound
the venue. system.
After: After:
Spearheads the cleaning of the venue. Return all borrowed items.
D. SPEAKERS
Kristo dot Net Seminar is divided into three sessions. It comprises dynamic tools that will help young
participants to interact with their “co-journeyers”. In the seminar, participants will be exposed to other
youth who will serve them as speakers and facilitators. These young speakers will take leadership and
eventually encourage the participants to make commitments in serving the Lord.
Resource Materials
1. Registration Sheets
2. Seminar Kits with the name tags
3. Facilitator’s talk outlines (for the assigned speaker and overall head)
4. Sound system
5. LCD projector
6. Projector screen
7. Laptop Unit
8. Photographs (Photo Language)
9. Vigil candles
10. Flowers
11. Cross
12. Evaluation Sheets
To facilitate is “to make easier” or “help bring about.” (Merriam Webster). Thus, facilitation in the
context of communities of practice is to help smoothly manage the flow and discussions. The facilitator
guides the dialogue and attempts to maximize member’s time and energy by keeping the event and
discussions on track – in terms of time and topic. Facilitation generally encourages all members to
participate in some way, shape or form. By recognizing and utilizing the unique and valuable
contributions of each member, an effective facilitator increases the collective value of the entire
community.
What Makes a Good Facilitator? Competent facilitators have both personal characteristics and acquired
skills that make them good at what they do. Many good facilitators make a difficult process seem very
natural and intuitive, even when lots of planning and training goes into the craft.
Good facilitators value people and their ideas - Good facilitators think quickly and logically - Good
facilitators are excellent communicators - Good facilitators are both product and process oriented.
(Credits:
www.cdc.gov
http://ctb.ku.edu
CFC-YFL Youth Camp Manual)
THEME SONG
I Will Be Here
Tomorrow morning if you wake up Bridge:
And the sun does not appear I will be true to the promise I have made
Ah ha-a-ah I, I will be here To you and to the one who gave you to me
If in the dark we lose sight of love Ooh ooh ooh
Hold my hand and have no fear Ah ha-a-ah I, I will be here
'Cause ah ha-a-ah I, I will be here
Chorus 1: Coda:
I will be here And just as sure as seasons are made for
When you feel like being quiet change
When you need to speak your mind Our lifetimes are made for years
I will listen 'Coz ah ha-a-ah I, & ha-I will be here
And I will be here We'll be together forever
When the laughter turns to crying 'Coz I will be here
Through the winning, losing and trying I will be here
We'll be together
'Cause I will be here
Chorus 2:
I will be here
You can cry on my shoulder
When the mirror tells us we're older
I will hold you
And I will be here
To watch you grow in beauty
And tell you all the things you are to me
I will be here
THE POEM
If I knew…
If I knew it would be the last time There will always be another day
that I'd see you fall asleep, to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
I would tuck you in more tightly to say our "Anything I can do?"
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.
But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
If I knew it would be the last time
I'd like to say how much I love you
that I see you walk out the door, and I hope we never forget.
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more. Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
If I knew it would be the last time you get to hold your loved one tight.
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
I would video tape each action and word,
why not do it today?
So I could play them back day after day. For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,
If I knew it would be the last time,
That you didn't take that extra time
I could spare an extra minute for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
to stop and say "I love you," And you were too busy to grant someone,
instead of assuming you would know I do. what turned out to be their one last wish.
PROGRAMME
Suggested Schedule of Activities
AM
8:00-8:30 Registration
8:30-9:15 Gathering
Animation
Gospel Reading
10:00-10:20 Introduction
Expectation-setting
NN
12:00-1:00 Lunch Break
PM
1:00-1:10 Session 2: Reaching Out
3:45-4:10 A. Scenario
4:10-5:10 B. Bibliarazal
Closing Prayer
6:10-6:20 Animation
Video Presentation
7:00-7:30 Cleanup
Offering
Awarding of Certificates
All the happenings within the seminar will remain SECRET for
“Non-Kristo.net Graduates“; lastly,
Time keeper:_______________________
CHECKLIST
Tasks and Materials per Committee
RECORD OF EXPENSES
Kristo dot Net Seminar Batch _____
Magandang Gabi po sa lahat. Aming minamahal na Kura Paroko Reverend Father Simplicio Roxas at sa
inyo pong lahat na mga kapatid sa pananampalataya kay Kristo, ikinagagalak ko pong ihandog sa inyo
ang (number of pax) _____________ kabataang matagumpay na nagsipagtapos ng Kristo.(dot)Net
Seminar Batch ___ na isinagawa ng Parish Youth Ministry ngayong (Date) _____________ sa 2nd
Floor ng ating Parish center. Sila po ay ang mga sumusunod:
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Rev. Fr. Sim, hinihiling po namin na sila’y inyong basbasan para sa patuloy na pag-alab ng paglilingkod at
pananampalataya sa kanila.
Para po sa kaalaman ng lahat, ang Kristo Dot Net Seminar ay regular na isinasagawa ng Parish Youth
Ministry. Hinihikayat po ang mga kabataang umattend ng aming regular meetings tuwing Linggo, alas
kwatro ng hapon sa 4th floor ng ating Parish Office. Sa mga interesado, mangyaring makipag ugnayan
lamang sa Parish Youth Ministry o sa Parish Office.
EVALUATION FORM
KRISTO DOT NET SEMINAR BATCH #____
NAME (OPTIONAL):_________________________________ DATE:____________________
A. Maaring pakibilugan lamang ang antas na nais ibigay mong ibigay; 1 and pinakamababa at 5 ang
pinakamataas. Pakisagutan lamang ang tanong na nararapat bigyan ng antas.
POSITIVE TO IMPROVE
C. Suggestions
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SWOT ANALYSIS
Facilitators’ Evaluation Form