Bienvenidos a nuestro mundo Welcome to Our World

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Bienvenidos a nuestro mundo Welcome to Our World
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In the year 2000, the population of the U. S. was
274 million. How many were Hispanics?a. 35.3
millionb. 55 millionc. 27 milliond. 12
million
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35.3 millions Hispanics 27 million of white non-
Hispanics12 million of Hispanics younger than 18
years old55 million of Hispanic projected for
the year 2020
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Hispanics are close to 13 of the total
population of the U.S.
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This represents a growth of 142 in 20
years (1980-2000)
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What is the second largest Hispanic center in the
world?________________
Los Angeles, California
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Hispanics represent ____different countries.
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The three predominant sub-groups of Hispanics in
the United States are___________________.
MEXICANS, CUBANS, and PUERTO RICANS
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All Hispanics speak Spanish. _________
NO
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All Hispanics come to the United States for
economic reasons. _________________
NOSome come because of political situations,
war, religious persecution, famine, and disasters.
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• Ministry to Hispanic Youth
• Challenges and Opportunities

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CultureA system of meanings and values that
shapes ones behavior.
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Objective Culture Visible part of culture
easily recognized and easily changed.
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Subjective Culture Part of the culture that
motivates the visible consists of motivation,
beliefs and worldview.
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Factors that affect the degree and speed of
change in an individuals objective culture.
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Age2. Community3. Religion/Faith4.
Education5. Employment6. English
proficiency7. Reason for coming to the US8.
Intent to stay in the US
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Cultural Lenses We must understand SIX (6)
aspects of our culture and in the ones in which
we will get in contact with.
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1st Cultural LensContextWhere are we?
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Context includesenvironmentprocessbody
language, tone of voice, facial expressions
appearance
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High contextvs.Low context
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Low
Say what you mean Very direct Say what you
are going to say
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High
Hispanics are indirect please, never embarrass
me Non-verbal clues Face saving
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2nd Cultural LensHistoric orientationWhere are
we looking?
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Pastvs.Future
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3rd Cultural LensThe influence of authorityWho
is in charge?
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Egalitarian/informalvs.Hierarchical/formal
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To determine degree of hierarchy, askWho is
able to be in leadership positions within your
culture?Who is entitled to have authority over
us?
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Informal casualness to society as a whole
reflected in the acceptance of diverse ways of
dressing, behaving, freedom to relate to others
and express oneself.
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4th Cultural LensThe Source of IdentityWho am
I?
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Collectivevs.Individual
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Losing face
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5th Cultural LensOur Sense of TimeWhen do we
start?
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Limited and Evolving vs.Abundant and Historical
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6th Cultural Lens Difference in Worldview What
is really real?
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• Secular vs Spiritual

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Spiritual
Oh well, It was meant to be... Determined by
other things Ay Bendito...pobrecito Dios lo
quiso así (It was Gods will)

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7th Cultural Lens Rule of Law vs. Situational
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Ask yourself...

• What are my feelings toward Hispanics?
• Do these come from stereotypes?
• What are my expectations in providing the
  ministry?

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Keep in mind...

• Ministry cannot be geared toward youth only.
• Must understand the Catholic mindset
• Easy to make a decision for Christ, hard to
  disciple.
• Growth cannot be measured in terms of baptisms

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• Be ready to face the language barrier.
• Invest! Developing relationships is of utmost
  importance.
• Social and economical differences
• Impact of budget.
• Legal situation of some

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• Be open
• Environment
• Learn from culture
• Be a liaison between the church and your ministry
• Develop youth leadership

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• Be aware of prejudices/first impressions
• Mentor a Hispanic youth worker

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• When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on
  them, because they were harassed and helpless,
  like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to
  his disciples, The harvest is plentiful but the
  workers are few. Matthew 936-37

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• When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had
  compassion on them, because they were like sheep
  without a shepherd. So he began teaching them
  many things. Mark 634

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