Monday, September 29, 2008

DARE to Be Different

Below is a short poem given by one of our animators helping out in this program: Dare to Be Different.

Dare to be different
Dare to be you
Dare to step forward
& start something new

Dare to do right
When you know what is wrong
Dare to take flight
Don't just walk along

Dare your own self
To make a li'l difference
Don't let your worries
Become a hindrance

Dare now to rise
High up from your past
& reach for the skies
The chances are vast

Dare to begin
To open up your mind
Imagine.. examine..
& new ways you'll find

Dare to make a choice
The power is yours
Dare to raise your voice
& unlock the doors

Dare now to venture
To bring about change
Look up to adventure
Your life, re-arrange

So don't stay indifferent
T'ward all that you see
Dare to be different
BE ALL YOU CAN BE !!

DARE to be Different

The YOUTH of St. Joseph are in for a change. This year we are introducing a unique program called DARE.

DARE to be different

DARE to be Different is an orientation programme that aims to help YOU build and reinforce a sense of worth of WHO YOU ARE. Using your own skills and qualities, the program hopes to challenge YOU to see beyond your own self and to develop empathy for others, especially to those in your own community, your sectors and the society at large.

DARE to be Different, is a program designed to help you discover that “DIFFERENCE” can be a quality; that daring to stand secure in one’s own space requires self control, self reliant decision making, and the ability to harness the position that influences our unique experiences.

DARE to be You.... will aim to reinforce your self worth of who you are….

DARE to make a Choice...emphasis will be placed on building up self-esteem, assertiveness and decision making.


DARE to Move On In Life
, helps you rise up from your mistakes. Many of us find it very difficult to forgive ourselves for our past mistakes. Dare to move on in life is meant especially for YOU.

Some of the Topics are:
• Building up self esteem
• Assertiveness
• Positive self image
• Building and maintaining relationships
• The ability to say NO
• Stress
• The Ability to make independent decisions

So if YOU are interested feel free to drop in at our YOUTH meetings held every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month in the mornings after the 9:15 am mass in the Mass Hall.