Synod in action

Implementation of Synod Values through 2003/2004 within each ZAK group

Service

• Preparing and taking care of a group is in itself a service to the Parish. Be prepared to give commitment, serving as it should be and not in a hurry to finish the job

• Animation during Mass

• Attending the Parish council meetings where suggestions can be given and also have some space dedicated to the youth

• Participation in a choir or something similar

Communion

• Being part of society is a communion in itself

• Primarily the group must have clear aims and principles. The group must work together and all must be involved. Group must work as a whole group rather than having sub-groups

• Organising activities along with the other groups in the Parish

• Good communication with the Parish, local council and other groups

• Celebrating Mass along with other groups in the Parish

• Involving ourselves in activities organised by other groups in the Parish

• Marathon involving other groups in the Parish

Dialogue

• Meetings with other groups in the Parish to see what can be organised together

• Games which are open to everyone promoting informal dialogue

• Live-ins

• Forums which can be organised on various topics

• Participation in the Parish council

• Meetings held every 2 months between the different groups to share information

• Emphases the importance of processing after activities

Solidarity

• Fund raising activities where the proceeds will be donated to those in need

• Helping with maintenance in homes

• Spending a day at an old people's home

• Working to have more solidarity in our own group

• More attention give to social activities

• Activities organised for residents of homes

• Removal of sub-groups in the group so that all can work together

Formation

• We must consider the word formation on a practical level, how I can influence others with my actions and words

• Each part of the weekly meeting is important, including the processing from where we can learn a lot

• At the beginning of the meeting we show what our aims are and how we will proceed with the meeting

• Giving importance to discussions

• Preparing an activity is just as important as the activity itself and therefore we should keep everyone involved and interested

• Leaving time for feedback after the activities

• A good conclusion for the meeting is presented right at the end

Evangelisation

• Organisation of a 'youth week'

• Spiritual exercises - not only for ZAK members but for the whole Parish

• Mass from the teenagers for the teenagers

• Evangelisation with those who are in need - explaining what our religion is to those who are not so involved

• Leaders must be the first to give good examples