Program Standards

Entrance standards clarify who this program is for, and Objectives describe who members are expected to become and achieve through the program.

1. Identity

Entrance Standard

Have a clear awareness of identity as a son or daughter of God, nurtured through a solid family and spiritual foundation
Have a clear awareness of what is God’s Dream.
(Note: Jr.LTF isn't a place to “find God”; it needs to happen in the home).
Seeks to deepen the relationship with Heavenly Father

Objectives on Program Standard

Deepen the vertical relationship with Heavenly Father built upon filial piety toward one's own parents.
Live as a true son/daughter of God by embodying His character of living for the greater good (culture of heart).
Committed to take responsibility in one’s providential role, aligning with the centrality of God’s providence, and advancing it through oneself and one’s family as His instrument.
e.g, Identity: I am True son/daugther of God, a member of the Blessed family who is an extended member of the True Family, I am a continuation of the Providential figures, God's work of Providence will move through my family and me, so I am the owner

Entrance Standard

Demonstrates a filial heart toward parents, expressed through respect, openness to guidance and seek to understand parents’ expectations.
Shows respect towards siblings and elders (uncles, aunts)
Desire to contribute to God's Providence:
Desires to become a true leader who could represent God
Desires to expand one's capabilities as God’s instrument.
Practice of True Love:
Practicing “living for the sake of others” at home, school and communities, uplifting others using God given strengths (e.g. serving, supporting or leading activities in their school, blessed family community or local community)

Objectives on Program Standard

Owning the motivation that grows from “inside-out”, rooted first in connecting one’s heart with Heavenly Father and their Parents, as the greatest source of motivation.
(e.g., relationships that are guided by heart rather than intellect or physical desire, cultivating a breakthrough mindset)
Deepen filial heart by establishing proper vertical order in the family, seeking parental guidance through daily practices such as reporting, reflecting on the day, and reviewing one's growth together with parents.
Living up every day to God and one’s parents’ expectations by clearly understanding God's expectations for humanity and one’s parents' expectations for them.
Embodies True Love
One’s thoughts, actions, behaviours, and attitude are grounded in the culture of the heart
Living for the greater good through selfless motivations and actions in everyday life in the home, community, and in the school, and for the society (e.g., through supporting parents, siblings, and community members without being asked, and doing public services)
Use of God-given strengths to live for the greater good (e.g., proper use of men’s strength not to show up but for those who needed, use of talent for greater purposes that benefit others)

Entrance Standard

Have basic spiritual practices established at home, such as the habit of praying/reporting to God, reflect key moments of the day, sharing it to family members, journal, and understand the importance of doing every action with jungsung.
Demonstrates a sense of integrity, expressed through honesty and right motivation.

Objectives on Program Standard

Carry out self-mastery and live with Integrity by strengthening a God-centered lifestyle through a vertical relationship with Heavenly Father and one’s Parents
Demonstrate self-mastery through honest self-reflection of having gratitude and humility before Heavenly Father.
Demonstrate God-centered lifestyle and habits in daily practices
(e.g., keeping the right motivation and honesty even when no one is watching; being responsible for their surrounding areas, keep their space, environment and clothes clean, wake up early, etc; recognize and practice HDH with family as a key component of their spiritual lifestyle; setting daily schedules (proper use of time) aligned to their goals to live with purpose and consistent growth; maintaining purity of mind and heart by preparing themselves to be best for their future spouses; being disciplined in areas such as horizontal relationships, phone use and internet use.)

Entrance Standard

Self-motivated to grow spiritually and in all dimensions—physical, mental, and emotional—beyond their comfort zone.

Objectives on Program Standard

By prioritizing spiritual excellence, one's mind, body, and actions are all built on a spiritual foundation, committing to face and overcome one’s weaknesses/improvement points (as a result, excellence is shown in academics, sports, and community activities)
(e.g., with the motivation of - to do and to be best for Heavenly Father)
Challenge one’s limitations as an opportunity to grow as filial sons/daughters of God

Entrance Standard

Practice thinking and acting beyond oneself, embracing the mindset that “It is not about me.”
Sense of responsibility towards younger siblings:
Aim to set a good example for younger siblings

Objectives on Program Standard

Stand and serve as a role model through living for the greater good with a vertical relationship with Heavenly Father and one’s parents.
Self-motivated to set the bar higher for God and His dream by living with the mindset of “It is not about me”
Takes responsibility and initiatives, and shows best exemplary practices for one's younger siblings and takes accountability for their growth. (e.g., leading the younger generation’s program: high->middle-> elementary->pre-school with responsibility and commitment)
Continuously invest in others to develop their potential to fulfill God's and parents' expectations.

Entrance Standard

Parents and family, are willing to walk together with their children through this leadership course.
Parents are focused on children’s spiritual life; in other words, a child who has strong parents’ support for becoming a public leader

Objectives on Program Standard

Parents teach and guide their children for spiritual growth by first aligning themselves to God’s Dream, Values, and Goals
Parents proactively provide feedback based on daily reports, reflect together for continuous spiritual growth, and teach them to embrace challenges (e.g., when children report their day to parents, parents shall reflect together and guide spiritually for their growth through daily activities, challenges, life habits, school activities etc.)
Parents set the examples of leadership through daily life as their main educators.