When we minister with young disciples seeking to bring them into the communal nature of our faith and church, we are encouraging them, in their maturing faith, to make their lives a confession of faith. Dorothy, in engaging in her own journey, found herself to be an active player in her own story. While the other characters had perceived missing parts, Dorothy had always had the power to fulfill what she herself was missing- Dorothy wanted a home. The journey had assisted to define her, it had given her identity. Addressing the communion aspects of the lives of young disciples is helping them determine where their feet (who to be) are planted and/or to where they will go; it addressed the spiritual dimension of their person.

As young disciples enter fully into communion with God and their community, they are  developing habits which will sustain their faith throughout their lives. This spiritual training could include:

> A commitment to grow in maturity in their personal faith. This includes a conscious choice to deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, study, and reflection.
> An active participation in the sacramental life of the Church.
> A desire to actively participate in the life and ministries of the Church. This, of course, is first formed by their own understanding of this life and ministry as lived with their own domestic church, that of their family and parents.

Our young people need fully integrated into the full life of their homes – our faith communities. They need mentoring as they serve as apprentices in church ministries and discipleship, as well.