L.I.V.E. LEAD Concept and Program Details
Background and Objectives
In response to the call of the Brother Visitor of the Lasallian East Asia District (LEAD) to create a common project that will inspire all seven member countries or sectors to regularly and actively collaborate towards the renewal of the Mission, the LEAD Mission Council (LMC) proposed the L.I.V.E. LEAD (Lasallian Initiative for Volunteer Experience in LEAD), a formation and volunteer development program for young Lasallians of LEAD.
The program is a three-year plan, commencing in SY2020-21 is initially aimed at Lasallian students and learners. In succeeding years, will include a project aimed at teachers and educators.
The objectives of the inaugural project, L.I.V.E. LEAD, are to provide young Lasallians with a vehicle to deepen their understanding of their Lasallian Identity, strengthen their bond with fellow Young Lasallians, and inspire volunteerism to serve in the Mission, especially the young and those most in need.
To fulfill these desired outcomes, a Young Lasallian Congress via video conferencing is organized. This year, the theme of L.I.V.E. LEAD is "LEAD REFRESH: Young Lasallians working towards Recovery, Resilience and Renewal of the Lasallian Mission". As the District celebrates its 10th anniversary, this gathering of young Lasallians in LEAD signifies their renewal of commitment to be at the forefront of change and action towards social transformation.
Formation Program
The formation program will consist of the following topics:
1. Discovering/Deepening our Faith amidst Challenges.
- What are the ways that I can do to deepen my faith during this crisis?
- How does my faith direct us to respond to the present challenge?
- When we see sufferings and pain, how does my faith lead me to act?
- Am I open to serve in the Lasallian mission?
2. Keeping the Zeal to Serve in the time of the Pandemic.
- What ways can I strengthen my resolve to serve others?
- What are some creative ways I can help others during this pandemic?
- How have I helped during this pandemic and have I shared my experience with others?
- In what ways can I improve my service to the Lasallian mission?
3. Building a Community with a Common Vision towards Recovery.
- Have I encouraged or joined others who share a common vision?
- Have I helped build a community to help others?
- How am I enriched by my shared experiences with others in the mission?
- And how have I enriched others in the mission?
4. (Self) Appreciation of the Self: What can I do to serve the mission?
- What talents or time can I offer to help the mission?
- What am I most passionate about that moves me to act and help?
- What events led to define myself as Lasallian?
5. (Others) Appreciation of others: Building Relationships for the Mission.
- How have others defined themselves as Lasallians?
- Have I appreciated the ideas and work of others in the mission?
- Why is this mission important to me and those I meet in the Lasallian community?
6. (Work) Advancing the Lasallian Mission towards the New Normal.
- What are creative ways to advance the Lasallian Mission under the new normal?
- How can I go further in my journey with the Lasallian mission?
7. LEAD Young Lasallians are Mission-ready – Plenary ceremonial commitment sharing and presentation of the LEAD Youth Agenda.
- What commitments am I prepared to make to reinvigorate and renew the Lasallian mission?
- How can we, Young Lasallians, actively respond to the needs of the mission under the new normal?
- What have I discovered about myself that allow me to commit more deeply to this mission?
PARTICIPANTS
| Total number of participants | 70 ~ 80 pax |
| Participants per country | 8 ~10 pax |
| Age requirement | 15-18 years old |
| School/academic level | Grade 10-12 or Forms 4-6 (Junior High to Senior High) |
| Student requirement | Some knowledge of the Lasallian Mission and is willing to join all sessions. |
Sessions - Design and Content
The LIVE LEAD REFRESH will consist of six (6) weekly sessions, which will culminate in a ceremonial commitment sharing and presentation of the LEAD Youth Agenda or Declaration. Hopefully, the participants' declaration will help promote sustainability and impact beyond the Congress and just as importantly provide a continuing vehicle for collaboration among the young Lasallians.
SCHEDULE
| Sessions | Date | Sessions & Topics |
| S1 | January 23, 2021 | Overview & Orientation; Introduction of Participants; Understanding Expectations |
| S2 | January 30, 2021 | Lasallian Core Values – Faith, Service & Communion Why (Faith), What (Service), How (Communion). |
| S3 | February 6, 2021 | Knowing Myself – F. S. C. |
| S4 | February 20, 2021 | Knowing Others – F. S. C. |
| S5 | February 27, 2021 | Knowing the Work – F. S. C. |
| S6 | March 6, 2021 | Summary & Next Steps – Commitment & Commissioning |
Duration - maximum of 2.0 hours per session (with possible extension).
Starting time by participating countries:
- Myanmar 12:30PM - 2:30PM
- Thailand 1:00PM - 3:00PM
- Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines & Singapore 2:00PM - 4:00PM
- Japan 3:00PM - 5:00PM
Program Schedule
1st Week January 23, 2021
| Time | Session | Speakers & Panelists/Remarks |
| 1:30PM - 2:00PM | Opening of ZOOM Conference | Admin/host org |
| 2:00PM - 2:05PM | Opening Meditation / Prayers | |
| 2:06PM - 2:10PM | Introduction / OBB | What is LIVE LEAD |
| 2:11PM - 2:20PM | Keynote | Br. Armin Luistro, LEAD Brother Visitor. |
| 2:21PM - 2:30PM | Overview of activities for the day | Host/Assigned person |
| 2:31PM - 3:00PM | Introduction of participants or GTKY (getting to know you activity) | Host/Assigned personName Age School Favorite Food Favorite thing to do this quarantine Breakout room rules and guidelines Come up with group name/ group cheer Sharing Assigning group representative |
| 3:01PM - 3:30PM | Breakout SessionUnderstanding expectations | Facilitators |
| 3:31PM - 3:45PM | Plenary SessionSharing | Group Presentation of Cheer and Group Name Sharing of expectations |
| 3:46PM - 4:00PM | Closing of first week | Host Picture taking |
| 4:00PM | END |
2nd Week - 5th week, January 30, Feb 6, Feb 20, Feb 27, 2021
| Time | Session | Speakers & Panelists/ Remarks |
| 1:30PM - 2:00PM | Opening of ZOOM Conference | Admin/host org |
| 2:00PM - 2:05PM | Opening Meditation / Prayers | |
| 2:06PM - 2:10PM | Recap | What happened to previous week’s session via video or verbal recap ℅ host Roll call of groups w/ cheer |
| 2:11PM - 2:30PM | Icebreaker by breakout groups | Options: I spy with my eye Kahoot Bring me game Paint me a picture Guess the word |
| 2:31PM - 3:00PM | Plenary SessionLasallian Core Values – Faith, Service & CommunionWhy (Faith), What (Service), How (Communion).Knowing Myself – F.S.C.Knowing Others – F.S.C.Knowing the Work – F.S.C. | Speakers & Panelists: Br. Arian Lopez Br. Dennis Magbanua Ms. Coreen Paul Br. Rey Mejias, Mr. Damian Khoury and Mr. Keane Palatino |
| 3:16PM - 3:30PM | Breakout SessionQuestions:Please refer to the questions above. | |
| 3:30PM - 3:50PM | Plenary Session Sharing | Sharing of collective answers |
| 4:00 PM | END |
Last week- Commissioning March 6, 2021
| Time | Session | Speakers & Panelists/Remarks |
| 1:30PM - 2:00PM | Opening of ZOOM Conference | Admin/host org |
| 2:00PM - 2:05PM | Opening Meditation / Prayers | |
| 2:06PM - 2:09PM | Introduction / OBB | Recap of last weeks |
| 2:10PM - 2:29PM | Breakout Session Sharing of experience | With facilitators and host |
| 2:30PM - 2:44PM | Plenary SessionGroup sharing | One representative per group |
| 2:45PM - 3:15PM | Group planning | Project proposal making |
| 3:16PM - 3:35PM | COMMISSIONING Rites | Options:Commitment writing and reading per person Candle lighting Commitment flag, plant, tree Reading of commitment as volunteers |
| 3:36PM - 4:00PM | Plenary Sharing on the projects | Per group |
| 4:01PM - 4:20 PM | Closing remarks | Creation and sharing of Facebook group, Instagram, Telegram group, Viber group, WhatsApp group to continue discussion and networking |
| 4:25PM | END of LIVE LEAD |
