INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE . . .

Formulated at Notre Dame University by Rev. Thomas Chambers, the International Student Leadership Institute (ISLI) program is designed to identify and respond to the current needs of young people. It is open to all high school age young people who wish to learn about leadership and improve their already existing decision-making and problem solving skills through the teachings of the Catholic faith. To deal effectively with people is one of the most important skills a young person will acquire. It is believed that leadership can be learned and will enhance a student's education and life by improving his or her interpersonal relationships. The facilitation of the ISLI Program is supported by the Bishop of Scranton, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, who recently put forth his pastoral vision for the Church of Scranton ... a vision focused on servant-leadership. The intent of our Diocesan supported ISLI program is to gather young people from across the eleven counties of the Diocese for a faith-filled experience that enhances leadership skills and promotes learning, sharing and prayer. Through the ISLI Program, the Diocese desires also to foster servant-leadership and to nurture the continued development of value-based, Christian decision-making. ISLI is peer facilitated by individuals from the Diocese of Scranton, including extensively trained peer facilitators as well as adult input in the development of the following in the young people who participate. Beginning with charity through faith and hope the young people build on these to discover...

SUPPORT THROUGH GROUP PROCESS

AWARENESS THROUGH COMMUNICATION

SELF-CONFIDENCE THROUGH MOTIVATION

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POSITIVE THINKING THROUGH CHANGE

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VALUES THROUGH LEADERSHIP

Challenges Facing Todays Youth Who seek to Live out their Faith
Peer Pressure...... Drugs...... Alcohol....... Violence......Bullying....... Teen Suicide....... Single-Parent Families......Parent/Teen Communications....... Abuse of the Environment.......Teen Pregnancy....... Apathy....... Stress to Succeed in Athletics/Academics.......

Quotes from past participants:

Im so glad that I came...it made me realize a whole other side to me. Overall, a great experience...more kids should do this! What I truly ended up loving about this experience was that it challenged me to become a better leader. ISLI is a good place to come, be with new people and have a new experience. Showed me that I can do whatever I want - thank you for helping me realize this! My favorite part was that we first became a group and now we have become a family! I learned about others and while it seems like people are so different, but we have so many similarities. I absolutely love spending time with people who share my faith and love of God.

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ISLI LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Reservation Form

Name______________________________________________________________Gender: M____ F____ Grade___________ Address________________________________________City______________________State_______ Zip Code____________ Telephone #________________________________ (Make checks payable to: Diocese of Scranton) ______$75.00 Deposit Enclosed Send to: Sarah Mountain, Director of Youth & Young Adults (non-refundable) 1000 Seminary Road, Dalton, PA 18414 Upon receipt of this Reservation Form and Deposit, a confirmation letter and information packet will be mailed to each participant. Name of Person who invited me to attend this weekend_____________________________________ I am a high school age student and want to learn leadership skills. Please check: ____1st time attendee (participant) Shirt Size (S,M,L,XL)______________ ____2nd time trainee

Pertinent Information
Date: Arrival Time: Departure Time: Where: Who: Cost: Friday, June 22, 2012 through Sunday, June 24, 2012 Registration - 2:00 P.M. Sunday after 6:00 P.M. Closing Mass Fatima Center, 1000 Seminary Road, Dalton, PA 9th - 12th Grade Students Participants - $145.00 Trainees - $155.00

Fee covers program materials, meals and room. A $75.00 non-refundable deposit and reservation are required by Monday, June 11, 2012 Checks must be made payable to: Diocese of Scranton and mailed to:

Sarah Mountain, Director of Youth & Young Adults, 1000 Seminary Road, Dalton, PA 18414.
For further information, please call Sarah (570) 563-8510.

Diocese of Scranton Office for Parish Life Fatima Renewal Center 1000 Seminary Road Dalton, PA 18414

Non Profit Organization U. S. Postaage PAID Scranton, PA Permit No. 423

Diocese of Scranton Office for Parish Life/Fatima Renewal Center 1000 Seminary Road, Dalton, PA 18414

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

JUNE 22-24, 2012 FATIMA CENTER, DALTON

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