Awaken

Session 6 - Saying Yes to Jesus

This session is the Catholic version of an altar call. We want to impress upon the participants that they have a choice: choose a relationship with Christ, or choose to be apart from Him. Entering into a personal relationship with Jesus must be an intentional act. The ultimate goal of this session is to facilitate a real, personal encounter with Christ for each of the participants, and help them to choose to begin (or deepen) their relationship with Him. There are two videos in this session. The first video lays the groundwork for participants, and the second video actually walks them through their “yes moment.”

Agenda

5 min - Welcome and opening prayer

25 min - [Catechesis Video] Session 6 - Saying Yes to Jesus - Part I

20 min - Testimony

10 min - Break

25 min - [Catechesis Video] Session 6 - Saying Yes to Jesus - Part II

5 min - Closing prayer and announcements

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Catechesis Videos

Session 6 - Saying Yes to Jesus - Part I - Fr. Jared Twenty

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Session 6 - Saying Yes to Jesus - Part II - Fr. Jared Twenty

Testimony Outline

  • Briefly, what was your life like before you said “yes” to Jesus?
  • When did you say “yes” to the Lord, how did that happen?
  • What was life like afterwards?
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Testimony Videos

Mark P. Testimony

Small Group Questions

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Additional Resources

Leader's Guide

Preparation tasks

  • Recruit testimony speaker.

Supplies checklist

  • Signs for directing people to the meeting location
  • Refreshments (optional)
  • Check-in list
  • Podium or music stand
  • Microphone, if needed
  • Video presentation equipment (i.e. TV or projector)
  • Announcements: next session date

Setup checklist

  • If needed, post signs to direct participants to where the session is meeting.
  • Set up refreshments (optional).
  • Put a podium or music stand up front for the witness speaker who is giving their testimony.
  • Set up a TV or projector. Test the video before the session starts so you can troubleshoot, if needed.
  • Set up chairs.
  • If you have a larger group, set up a microphone in the front of the room.
  • Meet with your volunteers shortly before the session begins. Review the agenda and pray with them.
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