The purpose is to prepare students for effective ministry to middle high, senior high, or college students and their families within the context of our local church-MINISTERS' FELLOWSHIP (MF). Training young people to lead the cause of Christ, and apply Christianity to every area of life is what "ALAB KABATAAN" is all about. It is every effort of MF leaders to reachout to the youth with the love o
f God as revealed to us in Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. It is a means for junior high, high school & college students to grow as individuals while exploring ideas, values, and faith within the context of a supportive community of peers and adults. ALAB KABATAAN is a church-wide ministry which strives to provide a variety of opportunities and experiences to draw teens into active, responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the faith community and the greater church. It is designed to help spiritually train and equip teens in a fun and Godly atmosphere to the Glory of God. It is an umbrella term that describes the systematic attention the faith community gives to young people which enables them to reach their full God created potential. That is, everything the faith community is involved in that promotes both healthy development and faith growth in adolescents. It works to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person and seeks to draw young people into responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the faith community. It is the Church in its pastoral concern, reaching out to young people to embrace their gifts and to walk with them in their process of becoming all they can be. It is the response of the Church to the needs of young people, fostering their faith in Jesus Christ and their communion with the Blessed Trinity, and drawing them into responsible participation in the life, mission and ministry of the Church. It seeks to help youth share their gifts, grow in life skills, develop a positive self-image, overcome prejudices, develop respect for differences, serve those in need, and foster social change, participate in the sacraments, develop a personal spirituality and prayer life, apply faith to daily life, integrate christian values, participate in the Church, and develop a personal relationship with Jesus. It is fun, faith, and friends, usually with a little food added to keep our engines going! It is a series of programs and activities to give young people a chance to participate in Church life, develop their own faith and spirituality, and discover new friendships.
