SVD CHARACTERISTIC DIMENSIONS CAMP
Rationale
SVD Institution in the Philippines , lives-up the society’s mission understanding today which is “Prophetic Dialogue (General Chapter 2000).” Hand-in-hand with prophetic dialogue come the characteristic dimensions. These precisely mark the character of SVD mission today. These are Bible Apostolate, Mission Animation, Communications, and Justice, Peace, Integrity of Creation (JPIC). The fourfold characteristic dimensions can be considered “gifts” of the Holy Spirit to the Society of the Divine Word that must be shared with others. (Estioko, p.136)
The 1st ever SVD Camp experience conducted in DWCC in time of its 65th Founding Anniversary is worth sharing. The methods like exodus walk, community immersions, structured learning experiences, small group sharing, plenary discussion, and reflection sessions have been effective in promoting SVD Characteristic Dimensions to the youth and honing values and competencies such as teamwork, trust, communication, vision and collaboration.
We believe conducting SVD 4 CD Camp is a great venue for the youth leaders in SVD Institution to champion profound and sound cause for their respective community and society. The camp is our concrete way of staging youth leadership development in the context of SVD Characteristic Dimensions and in the forefront of the nation building.
SVD Institution in the Philippines , lives-up the society’s mission understanding today which is “Prophetic Dialogue (General Chapter 2000).” Hand-in-hand with prophetic dialogue come the characteristic dimensions. These precisely mark the character of SVD mission today. These are Bible Apostolate, Mission Animation, Communications, and Justice, Peace, Integrity of Creation (JPIC). The fourfold characteristic dimensions can be considered “gifts” of the Holy Spirit to the Society of the Divine Word that must be shared with others. (Estioko, p.136)
The 1st ever SVD Camp experience conducted in DWCC in time of its 65th Founding Anniversary is worth sharing. The methods like exodus walk, community immersions, structured learning experiences, small group sharing, plenary discussion, and reflection sessions have been effective in promoting SVD Characteristic Dimensions to the youth and honing values and competencies such as teamwork, trust, communication, vision and collaboration.
We believe conducting SVD 4 CD Camp is a great venue for the youth leaders in SVD Institution to champion profound and sound cause for their respective community and society. The camp is our concrete way of staging youth leadership development in the context of SVD Characteristic Dimensions and in the forefront of the nation building.
Our Dream
- Youth leaders living and spreading the SVD Characteristic Dimensions.
Our Mission
- To form youth (servant leaders) in the SVD Institutions that will continuously develop, inspire, empower. and nurture SVD Characteristic Dimensions.
Program Goals and Objectives
- Convene a group that will champion a cause of youth leadership development focus on the SVD Characteristic Dimensions
- Establish a mechanism and structure of synergy and cooperation among SVD Institutions through its youth leaders/ representatives and mentor/s
- Develop a SVD Characteristic Dimensions leadership development module to be conducted regularly in the SVD Institutions
- Develop the capabilities of SVD Institutions to facilitate and conduct SVD SVD Characteristic Dimensions inspired activities in the local community
- To establish network of youth leaders and mentors who will provide steady supply of servant leaders and mentors
Implementation Strategies and Steps
- Conduct National SVD Characteristic Dimensions Camp every month of May
- Appoint/ Select active youth leaders in the campus ministry/ parishes/ formation houses to participate in the SVD 4CD Youth Camp
- After the camp, participants from respective SVD Institutions will organize themselves to undertake program and activities anchored on the SVD Characteristic Dimensions
- Program Organizers will establish network into different communities (consortium) to implement a sustainable development program
Camp Learning Strategies
- SVD 4CD Camp anchors on the following learning format: Mind: Dimension Speaker, Conference, Workshop Sessions, and Sharing. Body and Spirit: Engaging Activities, Outdoor Challenges and Community Immersions. Heart and Spirit: Personal Reflection, Sharing, and Exodus Walk.
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