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CELLPADDING="4" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="569" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 40 WIDTH="272"><div> <B>Vision and Support:</B></div> <div> <B>The Picture and Framework</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="272"><div> <B>Programs and Strategies:</B></div> <div> <B>The Pieces of the Puzzle</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="272"><div> Clarify and share the vision: create understanding and investment</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="272"><div> Identify and assess what exists</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="272"><div> Establish a system or structure for coordinating efforts</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="272"><div> Expand by building on strengths</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="272"><div> Invite participation</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="272"><div> Adapt current offerings</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="272"><div> Develop leadership</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="272"><div> Create new offerings</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="272"><div> Nurture support</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="272"><div> Access and network with existing programs and organizations</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="272"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="272" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Value variety and honor limitations</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>Developing a Vision</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">What do we wish for youth and their families?</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">What vision does the church provide as a guide for us?</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">What is it like to stand in the shoes of adolescents and families today and understand their needs and dreams, concerns and challenges gifts and goals, strengths and stresses?</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">How might we <I>respond</I> to the needs and <I>include</I> the gifts of youth in the mission and ministries of our church?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Questions to Guide the Development Process</B></div> <div> <B>What if we could?</B></div> <div> Consider the possibilities.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Why not try?</B></div> <div> Challenge the obstacles and create opportunities.</div> <bR> <div> <B>What might we learn?</B></div> <div> Seek and document the learnings: provide recommendations for the future.</div> <bR> <div> <B>How might people contribute?</B></div> <div> Clarify roles and opportunities for leadership, involvement and support.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Who might join us?</B></div> <div> Engage and empower the community: access the resources and expertise of others within and beyond the parish.</div> <bR> <div> <B>How will we assess and celebrate our efforts?</B></div> <div> Acknowledge, affirm and appreciate the milestones on the journey.</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>