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Dear young people, like the first disciples, follow Jesus! Do not be afraid to draw near to him, to cross the threshold of his dwelling, to speak with him, face to face, as you talk with a friend (cf.\u00a0Ex 33:11). Do not be afraid of the\u201dnew life\u201d he is offering. He himself makes it possible for you to receive that life and practise it, with the help of his grace and the gift of his Spirit.
\nPope St.\u00a0John Paul II<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

RNow Youth Discipleship<\/h2>\n

RNow Youth Discipleship was created to help empower the youth of our Diocese to see that they have a crucial role within their Catholic faith, that is not meant for the future but Right Now.<\/p>\n

The RNow Youth Discipleship is a training program born from the former Christian Leadership Institute (CLI). This takes the vision of the Christian Leadership Institute and discipleship training to make a year round model for post-confirmation youth, that will empower their purpose within our Catholic faith, right now. RNow is for youth in 9th-12th grade in the Diocese of Fall River, and\u00a0 designed to provide opportunities for personal spiritual growth and equip members with skills in leadership, project management, and missionary discipleship.<\/p>\n

The team is made up of youth from all five deaneries. RNow Youth Discipleship will have the opportunities throughout the year to help plan, be a sound board for research and development, facilitate events for younger students, organize peer lead ministry at the parish level, and create a service project opportunity at their schools. Taking the vision of the CLI and mission of missionary discipleship creating a merge called RNow. As the Jubilee year approaches, it is important that we reassess and reinvigorate our efforts to empower, uplift and equip the youth.<\/p>\n

Apply Here<\/h2>\n

Deadline:<\/strong> September 30, 2025<\/p>\n


\nRNOW APPLICATION
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n

What is the Diocesan Youth Discipleship Team?<\/strong>
\nThe Discipleship Team is a program for youth in 10th\u201312th grade in the Diocese of Fall River, designed to foster personal spiritual growth and equip members with skills for missionary discipleship. The team is made up of youth from across the Diocese and begins the year with a retreat together. Throughout the year, members participate in regular meetings, receive formation, build community, and take part in opportunities to serve and evangelize\u2014especially among younger students.<\/p>\n

Who can be on the Team?<\/strong>
\nThe program is for high school youth (10th\u201312th grade) from parishes and schools in the Diocese who are actively living their Catholic faith and striving to grow as Christian disciples in their parish and school communities.<\/p>\n

What is the format of the program?<\/strong>
\nThe Discipleship Team is built on four pillars: Prayer<\/strong>, Community<\/strong>, Formation<\/strong>, and Evangelization<\/strong>. Over the course of the program, members will form friendships with peers, deepen their Catholic faith, be empowered to share the Gospel, and have opportunities to encounter Jesus Christ through prayer and the Sacraments.<\/p>\n

What is required?<\/strong>
\nCommitment is essential. The program meets twice a month<\/strong> (on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday<\/strong>) for a total of 20 meetings<\/strong> per year, plus 4 regional retreats<\/strong>.
\nApplicants must be able to attend at least 15 of the 20 meetings<\/strong> and 2 of the 4 retreats<\/strong> in order to participate.<\/p>\n

How does the Discipleship Team live out the Four Pillars?<\/strong><\/p>\n