If we were only to address the context of young people’s lives, we could easily be accused of emotional manipulation.  There is something more to faith and that is found within speaking towards the content of the lives of young disciples, which also can not be the sole dimension necessary for discipleship.

We are addressing the explicit side of their maturing faith. Dorothy, in beginning her journey to Oz, would first encounter the Scarecrow, someone to assist in processing all the many new experiences she had encountered. Addressing the content of the lives of young disciples is appealing to the head of the disciple (what to know), to the cognitive dimension of their person.

As young disciples begin to consider the content of their faith, they are completing an introduction in some areas which has engaged their interest towards a lifelong formation in faith. Young disciples embark on the  journey of faith formation with the following:
> Young Disciples are developing the skills and ability to the apply faith to their daily life experiences.
> Young Disciples are developing an appreciation for the Scriptures as well as an understanding of the Tradition of the Church.
> Young Disciples are acquiring both experiences and skills to make moral decisions. This includes, but is not limited to, making choices related to living a chaste lifestyle.

Our young people need to know what it is that we value. The Church has a message of love and truth available for young people. We should present it unabashedly. It is our intention to equip young disciples by introducing them to Jesus Christ, inviting them to experience the rich tradition of the Catholic Church as well as skills for Christian living.