Youth Empowerment

Oblate Youth Philippines

The Oblate Youth Philippines was founded in 2015 by its first director, Fr. Irvin Morastil, OMI, with a team of other young Oblate priests and youth leaders from different parishes. The OYP is the national organization of youth groups from parishes and schools administered by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. The OYP is now animated by the Youth & Family Center with focus on delivering leadership training and formation programs that youth leaders can use in their local organizations as they serve their fellow youth in parishes and schools.

Youth Retreats and Interfaith Formation Programs

Youth associations and organizations from schools, parishes, local government units, and those funded by non-government organizations may avail of retreats and interfaith formation programs that are customized by the Youth & Family Center based on their needs, objectives, and goals.

Leadership Training Programs

Dynamic, updated, relevant, and fun-filled leadership training programs are offered by the Youth & Family Center to youth groups and organizations. The content and process of the program is customized based on the needs, objectives, and goals of the organizations.

Youth Accompaniment and Counseling

Recognizing the need of many young people for somebody that they can share their life stories with trust and confidence, the Youth & Family Center offers free accompaniment with the youth through various approaches including individual consultation, guidance, spiritual direction, and counseling.

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