Title: R.O.C.

K : Reach Out Kids to Christ

I. Rationale and Background

We inspire the kids to make a difference amidst a world of mediocrity. At a young age
we help them see how they can take part in building up a better society and bring it back to
God’s original plan. We develop in them an attitude to put their faith into action.

II. Purpose and Objectives

● To make the kids realize that Jesus is the most exciting person in our lives. That He is
God and He loves us so much.
● To have Fun activities that are enjoyable and they stimulate the child’s creativity,
perception, and sensitivity.
● To build friendships. Activities encourage the members to build strong friendships.
● To enhance the faith. Activities are geared towards strengthening their relationship
with God and understanding our Catholic Christian faith elements in a kid's language.
● To experience Freedom. It allows the kids to express themselves but with responsibility
and respect for God and for others.

III. Target Participants

Our target participants are the kids ranging from the ages of 4 to 10. The expected
participants to join the activity would be around 15 kids below.
IV. Target Area
Poblacion, Talisay Area where the activity is held in a house of one of the members of
Couples For Christ Talisay Chapter.

V. Duration
The duration of the activity is good for half a day. In this span of time the facilitators will conduct
activities that comply with such purpose and goals. The expanded outline of the activity is
displayed below. Proposed Date would be on March 15,2020

VI. Phases of Implementations.

Planning is important because If we failed to plan we are planning to fail.

1. Contact the person(s) who can help the team to gather and inform the targeted
participants and for the booking of the venue also.
2. Gathering of finance for the foods and other materials needed.
3. Assign each member of the team into committees
a. Gen serve - before care and after care
b. Documentations - to Document the activity
c. Logistics - to prepare the activity materials and sound system.
d. Facilitators - Spearhead the activity or to interact and guide the participants
4. Contact the heads of Couples for Christ and Kids for Christ Talisay Cluster for
additional support and guidance.

VII. Actual Implementation

 9:00 am - 9:10 am - Opening Prayer
9:10 am - 9:20 am - Opening Remarks
9:30 am - 10:30 am - Activity “Jesus is My Best Friend”
10:30 am - 11:00 Snacks,Closing remarks and prayer

VIII. Evaluation of the Program

Below are the checklist to determine if the activity is well implemented

● Check if the number of targeted participants met the expected figures.

● See to it that the venue was well cleaned before and after.
● Are the materials enough for the participants?
● Are the foods equally distributed?
● Are the participants experienced the 4F’s? (Fun, Friendship, Freedom and Faith).

IX. Appendix

Activity: Jesus Is My Best Friend

Goal: To introduce kids to a special friendship with Jesus.
Materials:
● “My Best Friend, Jesus” read-aloud story (see Appendix A)
● Colorful picture cards
● Elastic nylon
● Big beads

Preparation of Materials:
1. An assigned member of the service team makes the picture cards, basing them on the different
story segments.The picture cards must be big enough for all the participants to see, and must have
simple lines and vibrant colors. The story can then be copied to the backs of the picture cards.

2. The team leader, assistant team leader or assigned storyteller will have to practice reading the story
with the picture cards. He / she must be able to read it in such a way that will make the story alive to
the children (using animated tones of voice and facial expressions).

3. Elastic nylon should be pre-cut to a length that will be enough once braided and looped around the
wrist. One strand should be allotted for each child.

4. Purchase several colors of beads. Allocate 2 or more colors per kid. Allow the children to choose
what colors they want to use.

Procedure:
1. The team leader starts by teaching a song that fits the theme (e.g. Jesus Loves Me, Beautiful, Jesus
You’re My Superhero). Action songs may also be used.

2. The team leader asks the kids what they learned during the previous session. After a few answers
from the kids, he reinforces the message (and clarifies the answer) by saying something like: “We
learned that God loves us so much that He made us special. But you know what, He did even more
than that. He actually came to be with us! A long time ago, before you were even born, He sent his
Son Jesus to show us that He loves us and wants to be our best friend. Today, we will get to know
Jesus through the things that He did when He was here on earth.

3. The team leader asks the kids to sit down and gather around the storyteller (preferably on the floor
while the storyteller is seated on a chair), telling them that a story about Jesus will be read to them.

4. The storyteller reads them “My Best Friend, Jesus” , making sure that the picture cards can be seen
by all the kids, and making the story as alive to them as possible.

5. After the story, the team leader tells the kids that Jesus can be their best friend, too. He can explain
that a best friend will always be there to help them and make them feel happy. “Jesus wants us to
make him our best friend. He is always there for us. When we pray to him, he listens. We can tell him
all our secrets. Jesus will always want us to be happy. He sends us little gifts every day so that we will
feel His love for us. He can briefly share that, he also made Jesus his best friend, and because of this,
he is a lot happier than he used to be.

6. As soon as the kids are finished the team leader excites the kids about making Jesus their best
friend. The reaction of the children will depend on the enthusiasm of the team leader and the
facilitators. One way is to ask them enthusiastically, “Who wants Jesus to be their best friend?” If the
kids are not very enthusiastic, the question may be repeated again and again, each time with more
and more excitement. When the kids are ready, the team leader tells them that today they will do just
that by praying to Him.

7. The children are instructed to hold the bracelets they made in their hands, and are led into the
following prayer (the team leader asks them to sit straight, close their eyes and repeat after him):

Dear Jesus/ thank You/ for coming down to earth/ to show me/ how much You love me// Starting
today/ I want You to be/ my best friend// Please be with me/ all the time// Please be my friend/
when I’m alone/ and when I’m with other people/ when I’m happy/ and when I’m sad// I promise/
that even if I don’t see You/ I will believe/ that You love me/ and will always be with me// Help
me/ to be just like You// I love you Jesus!// Amen.

8. They are then asked to wear them around their wrists.

9. The team leader may opt to end the prayer with the song taught to them before the activity. He
should make sure to instruct the kids specifically to sing along with him.

10. After the prayer, the team leader explains that they just talked to Jesus and made him their best
friend. He tells them that the bracelets around their wrists will help to remind them that Jesus will
always be their best friend and will never leave them. He may ask the kids to repeat with him, “Jesus
is my best friend!” to reinforce the message.

11. The kids are also encouraged to pray to Jesus every day from now on (e.g. “now that Jesus is
your best friend, it would be good to talk to Him every day, the way you talk to a best friend, or your
mommy and daddy”). The team leader explains that prayer is simply talking to Jesus, and in prayer,
they can tell Him anything they want (give examples, e.g. asking for help in school, thanking Him for
a toy received, etc.).

12. The kids then commit to daily prayer (e.g. “So, are we all ready to talk to Jesus every day from
now on?”)

R.O.C.Kers(members) :
● TANO, RONEL JOHN
● MAESTRECAMPO, SERJAY
● MORALES, MERVYN
● LASTIMOSA, CHRISTIAN
● BERING, JOHN PAULO