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A Youth Minister’s Guide for Planning Truly Safe Events

The chances are you will be taking a group of teens to an event, retreat or conference in the near future. Events and retreats are a beautiful part of our ministry to youth. These events may take place in different areas of the country and may vary from one day youth rallies to weeklong conferences. Regardless of the location, length or number of youth, the one constant is the need to ensure a safe environment for everyone involved. Here is a list to help you evaluate if the youth events you are planning and attending are truly safe.

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2010 Youth Minister Retreat at Covecrest: It’s Not Too Late to Register!

Better Late Than Never… This certainly is a true statement when it comes to the 2010 Life Teen Youth Minister’s Retreat! If you were thinking about going, but just never got around t signing up, the great news is that you still have time. You can register online until Thursday, Jan 21st! Why should I [...]

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All New Registration Process for 2010 Events and Camps

As you know, 2009 is quickly coming to a close. For many of you, the signs of Fall are very apparent in the crisp cool air and the bright orange leaves, and soon we will be able to hear the echos of “ fa la la la la” as groups of children Christmas carol around [...]

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Life Teen’s 2010 (Tentative) Dates for Events, Conference, and Camps

I know we’re just barely into August of 2009, but I wanted to let you all know the tentative dates we’ve lined up for 2010: Youth Minister’s Retreat: January 26-29, 2010 (Camp Covecrest) Life Teen Spring Training: March 15 – 19, 2010 (Camp Covecrest) Women’s Retreat: April 17-19 April 9-11, 2010 (Camp Covecrest) Life Teen [...]

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We are an Easter People and Our Song is Hallelujah

I am on a plane right now on my way back home to Phoenix. I have been sitting here for the past 10 minutes trying come up with a topic to blog about. 10 minutes passed…and…nothing. I have to say this is a rare occasion. I always have something to say. The only thing that [...]

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Wedding vs. Life Teen events

Hi Friends! A few of you many know this, but I am getting married in 6 weeks (May 1st to be exact)! I could not be more excited! I do have to say though, this whole process of preparing and planning has been very interesting. I think the most common question my fiancé, Matt, and [...]

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Update on 2009′s Finest Catholic Training Events!

Well……it has been way too long…..I have not blogged in months! Forgive me! My new goal for 2009 is to blog at least every other week if not every week. Hopefully, this will give you a window into the “behind the scenes work” that goes into putting on a Life Teen event. So a side [...]

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Details on Upcoming Life Teen Conference in Houston

Many of you have been asking about the status of the Basic/EDGE conference in Houston on Oct 12-15, 2008 at St. Anthony of Padua. We apologize for the delay of information available as we were waiting for the hotels in The Woodlands (outside of Houston) to get back to us about the level of damage [...]

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Who, What, When, Where????

Hi there! Well, get out your calendars…..I have 2009 dates and locations!!!!!! This list is not complete, we still have a few dates to add. Keep your eyes on the website as we begin to put out information for 2009 events and begin to open up registration. Retreats and Training Conferences: YM Retreat: January 27-30, [...]

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A Quick Update During a Busy Summer

Good morning everyone! Here are some quick updates about what’s going on around the our websites this summer: No blog updates: You’ve probably noticed that there have not been many blog updates recently. Why? Because the summer is “conference season” for our staff when host a gazillion events in June, July, and August. Plus, most [...]