Junior Youth Groups
- Apr 6, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 17
Spiritual Empowerment for Junior Youth
Worldwide, junior youth are participating in an endeavor that strives to give them a voice in today’s society. These junior youth groups are enhancing their power of expression, sharpening their spiritual perception, and allowing them to analyze the constructive and destructive forces of society.
Who participates in a Junior Youth Group?
These groups are for young people between the ages of 12 and 15. This is a crucial period of a person's life as their consciousness is expanding and, day by day, they are becoming increasingly exposed to the forces of society.
Older youth and adults serve as mentors, or “Animators”, to the junior youth groups. Their role is to assist the junior youth in developing their capacities, encouraging them to contribute to the betterment of society as well as encouraging them to question the world around them. Most importantly, an Animator must strive to become a true friend to the junior youth. (All mentors undergo a safety background check.)
What Happens in a Junior Youth Group?
One aspect of the group is to study text which includes stories of junior youth from around the world. These are very relatable stories about actual challenges and help the junior youth apply the concepts to their own lives.
Another aspect of a junior youth group is the service component. The junior youth consult about the needs of their neighborhood and how they can help. These acts of service have a twofold moral purpose: to engage in one's own spiritual growth and to simultaneously contribute to the well-being of one's community. Depending on the group, many other activities may take place such as: sports, recreational activities and various art projects.
How Can Junior Youth Make a Difference in their Community?
Junior youth groups are actively contributing to their communities, neighborhoods, villages and even the world at large! When junior youth become spiritually empowered, they take on tremendous responsibility to contribute to the betterment of their communities. A junior youth group has the potential to change their surroundings through the service projects that they do, keeping in mind that change is most sustainable when their efforts are consistent. With countless groups around the globe, junior youth are already moving the world!
Everyone is Welcome!
The well-being and safety of junior youth is our foremost priority. Parents' approval is essential for the junior youth to participate in the program.
Come and join us!
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