Bachelor of Arts in Theology

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    Affirmative Thought and Action as a Key To Youth Ministry
    (Tangaza University College, 2002-02-07) Projectus, Rutasitara
    To begin with. I think these words are proper to serve as an orienting spirit of our work in looking at the general scene of young people and the faith I am obliged to think that we now have a new situation. It is not just a question of' young people going through a phase as they always did; new approaches have to be found' These are the words of a keen observer in the youth ministry who declined to have his name mentioned. I may as well say that, they echo my sentiments and concern in regard to their needs of love and understanding In my ministry I have always been honoured to have an opportunity to be with the youth It is this kind of contact which enabled me to develop an interest in them, to get to know them and share in their interests, happiness, worries and concerns. The young people are active and have got a lot of energy in them ready to unleash it for the common good of the society and the Church. But they need guidance, proper care to steer them away safely through this transitional, turmoil period of adolescence. Indeed, it is true that the society's values do not render the same support towards unlocking fully their potentialities; and promoting their positive growth as people of balanced personality and informed conscience. We all know the problem of modernity with its impact of materialism and secularism on youth. We are as well aware of the new mentality present among these young people. This situation poses a challenge We need to equip ourselves with new approaches, in order to Ike and dialogue with the youth in their situation. Youth are in search for their identity and proper place in the Church and State It is possible to touch their hearts and guide them to fulfill their desires and dreams for creativity, recognition, justice, freedom and truth. It is possible to achieve this if we can employ consciously affirmative thought and action as a style in youth ministry care