Hospitality

What does this gift mean?

Hospitality is a charism for creating welcome, especially for people who feel disconnected. The Diocese of Cleveland inventory describes a culture of belonging, respect, and home, and a way of meeting Christ in the stranger. It can be as simple as learning a name, saving a seat, or noticing who is standing alone. Hospitality is not a performance. It is making room.

What might it look like in everyday life?

• Invite a new student to sit with you at lunch.
• Introduce two people who do not know anyone in the room.
• Help a guest family find the right door, seat, or person.

How can I use this gift to serve others?

This week, learn the name of someone who usually stands at the edge of the group and include them.

How might I explore this gift in VEYM?

These ideas are for the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement. Any parish youth group can use them too.

• Welcome new members and stay with them for the first meeting.
• Help shy students join a game, song, or small group.
• Greet new families at a celebration and explain what is happening.