Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart;
and you will find rest for yourselves.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.
This is Jesus' invitation to discipleship in Matthew 11:28-30.
Father Patrick M. Crino, Pastor
Life Teen
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LIFE TEEN IS A CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAM.
IT PROVIDES A PLACE FOR TEENS TO FIND SOLID CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, TO GET ANSWERS TO THEIR QUESTIONS ABOUT FAITH, AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, TO EXPERIENCE JESUS IN A PROFOUND AND PERSONAL WAY. -
Youth Ministry Vision
Core Values
Remain faithful to God - Respond to God’s call and his people - Boldly reveal God’s love
Core Purpose
Our youth ministry exists to make Jesus more available, in order that teens, families, and the entire parish community can become intentional disciples of Jesus.
2024/2025 Big Goal
Help teens and their families to embrace the Eucharist, to become more open to the Holy Spirit, all of which is designed for them to establish a closer relationship with Jesus.
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Mission
Life Teen is a comprehensive youth ministry program with a strong focus on the Eucharist. The goal of Life Teen is to create an environment to lead teens into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. It speaks to teens on all levels: emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual.
Life Teen is on a four-year cycle specifically to make sure all high-schoolers can attend all four years of their high-school career without hearing the same exact topics. So, whether a teen has come before or not, have their Sacraments or not, or even if they’re Catholic or not…they’re welcome to join us for Life Teen! -
Three Ways We Serve
- Life Night - Weekly we have an on-campus event called a “Life Night” open to all high-schoolers. The topics can be catechetical, issue-related, or social. The primary objective is to encourage teens to realize a deeper relationship with Christ and to challenge them to live their faith as they carry out their daily lives. Teens experience this sharing in an atmosphere of love and acceptance from their peers and the adult leaders who are there to assist them in their journey.
- XLT – Parish sponsored praise & worship event in the church that is open to everyone. There is always great worship music, an inspiring message by a great speaker, and Eucharistic Adoration. Along with Life Nights, this is a great event for teens to invite their friends to come and “check out” youth group. Check the calendar!
- Retreats - At least twice a year, Life Teen puts on weekend-long retreats for high-schoolers where we get out of town and dive deeper into our faith. These events are life-changing and highly encouraged!
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Teens and parents are encouraged to visit Youth Ministry.
Parents, Flocknote is the tool the ministry uses to send out specific emails and text notes (safe and compliant).
Additionally, social media is utilized to keep everyone updated - Instagram@staplifeteenREGISTRATION FOR LIFE TEEN IS $50 PER YEAR.
If you have any questions or need to request large family (3+ ) discouts, reach out for scholarship requests, contact Deacon Ed at 520-577-8780, extension 111, or 520-349-9395 (cell).