VEYM Unique Points & Educational Methods

VEYM Unique POINTS AND EDUCATIONAL METHODS

HLV TC Maria Clara Luu Ngoc

About Me

• Mother of 2
• Had 10 Hiep Si babies, 4 have graduated
• A crafter
• Work at Cal State San Marcos in the Biology Department

VEYM is full of rich history and many historical events that led up to what you see in the movement today.

VEYM Background & History

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On December 3, 1844, the feast day of St. Francis Xavier, Father Gautrelet invited his students and professors to be missionaries by simply offering to God everything they were doing; he called thispractice an “apostleship of prayer”.

Apostleship of Prayer (AP) was official established with Fr. Henri Ramiere as the director.

As a response to Pope Pius IX’s request assistance, Father Cross called on the youth to support the Pope with their prayers. These first young people were known as “Crusaders.”

Pope Pius X released the Quam Singulari decree that allowed children to receive Holy Communion at the age of reason.

Pope Leo XIII included a monthly intention for AP members during the morning offering.

More fun facts!

VEYM Background & History

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The Eucharistic Crusade (Nghĩa Binh Thánh Thể) in Vietnam was established by the Sulpicians (Society of the Priests of Saint Sulpice).

The name “Eucharistic Youth Movement” was officially recognized by the Bishops’ Conference of France.

The Eucharistic Crusade was renamed the Eucharistic Youth Movement (Phong Trào Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể) in the Bylaws signed in December 1964 and was implemented in 1965.

VEYM was officially established in the USA.

After the Fall of Saigon in 1975, many Vietnamese fled the country and immigrated to different countries, bringing the Eucharistic Youth Movement with them.

To educate and train youth in becoming complete persons as well as virtuous Christians.a. Complete person in body, mind, and spirit. b. Perfect Christian who understands catechism, practices virtues, lives the Catholic faith, and have a right conscience.

To organize and guide all youth in spreading the Gospel and to actively be involved in working for the good of society through charitable services and helping others.

VEYM Foundaton

VEYM PRINCIPLES

Love and honor Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, so that through our Mother, we receive Christ and take Him into our lives in a perfect way.

Live God's Word and unite with Jesus in the Eucharist through Prayer, Communion, Sacrifice, and Apostolic Work

Honor the Vietnamese Martyrs; follow their examples to be witnesses for the Good News of Christ.

Love and obey the representative of Christ, the Pope; pray and implement the Pope’s monthly intentions.

Improve humanity; preserve and promote the Vietnamese traditional and cultural heritage.

VEYM 10 Vows (10 Điều Tâm Niệm)

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Now you should know your 10 Điều Tâm Niệm and be able to pass your entrance exam in 2 weeks! Good luck!

Supernatural Method

The most essential component in the spiritual life of a VEYM member is to live the Eucharistic Day through the following:

• Bible sharing
• Bible timeline
• Biblical environment
• Living the Eucharistic Day
• Eucharistic Hour

natural Methods

To support and guide the supernatural method. These activities must be imbued with the spirit of the Scripture.

• Team learning
• Step-by-step
• Entering the desert (camp)
• Group activities
• Conventions and meetings

Quiz time!

Now that you know what makes VEYM so unique and different from other groups, let's play a game to see how well you remembered the lesson. Naming convention: Name_TeamNumber