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The goal of this Edge Night is to allow the youth to encounter Mary as a model of faith by looking at her fiat at the Annunciation. The youth will be challenged to follow Mary’s example and to learn how to say “Yes” to God in their daily lives.
When I was growing up almost every time I would whine and complain about something, my dad would simply say – “It goes with the territory” – meaning that more than likely what I was complaining about was something that went along with either the choices I had made or that it was part of being the age I was and wishing I was more grown up. The reality for us in Catholic youth ministry is that there are a lot of potentially unpleasant things we face simply because it goes with the territory. The key is not focusing on all the negatives we face but in realizing the positives that go with the territory.
Goal for the Life Night The goal of the Life Night is to help the teens see Mary as a living witness of humility and faith. They will also understand Mary’s role in the Church and how she can be our spiritual mother. About this night Mary, the Mother of God, is our mother. She is a gift to all and a perfect witness of discipleship and faith. This Life Night will help the teens understand Mary’s role in our faith and in their lives. The Life Night begins with a competition to match the Core Member
What’s your status? For a generation of teens that are more connected to the world and to each other than ever before, everything hinges on knowing and being known. Through Facebook pages, smart phones, Wikipedia, blogs and YouTube videos, the world is at their fingertips. How do we make prayer, Mary and the Saints accessible to teens who value immediate feedback and instant communication?
Goal The goal of this Life Night is to introduce Life Teen’s 2010 theme, behold the mystery. This Life Night will help the teens understand that the mysteries of our faith are not to be solved, rather treasured and lived. About this night This Life Night is an introduction to Life Teen’s 2010 theme: behold the mystery. It takes on the feel of a mystery dinner theater, but instead of solving a murder – the teens will be asked to solve the mysteries of our faith! Over a meal, groups of teens
Goal for the Life Night: The goal of this Life Night is to use the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe to teach the teens about Mary, her apparitions, and lead them to a deeper understanding and devotion to her. Life Night at a Glance: Many young people, especially in the Americas, have a deep devotion and love of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This Life Night seeks to give the teens an opportunity to learn more about who she is and the symbolism of her image. The night begins with a large family dinner inspired
Spotlight Magazine is part of Life Support that provides readers with articles, updates, issue Life Nights, social Life Nights and much more! This valuable resource helps youth ministers and Core Members stay “plugged in” to the current trends in ministry and youth culture. Below is a list of what you’ll find in this issue. Table of Contents Year for Priests Priests: Men of Mystery A-Priest-iation: A Life Night to Honor Your Priests On a Mission: 2010 Youth Minister Immersion Trip Family
Goal for the Life Night: The goal for this night is to help the teens understand God’s plan for sexuality and the need for chastity in thoughts, words and actions. This night will give the teens practical ways to be chaste and modest in all their relationships and live with purity of heart. Life Night at a Glance: This Life Night lets the teens learn and discuss how the virtues of modesty and chastity are related to each other. The night begins as a “house divided” with a battle of the sexes
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Objective: The middle school youth will pray the rosary and learn how prayer with the Virgin Mary will always point them to Christ. Overview: As Jesus was dying on the cross, He presented His mother to His disciple and to all of us by saying, “Behold your mother” (John 19:27). Today, we still view the Blessed Virgin Mary as mother to us all. As with any mother, we can turn to her for guidance and prayers and we look to her to show us the way to her son. Mary gave her consent in faith at
Spotlight Magazine is part of Life Support that provides readers with articles, updates, issue Life Nights, social Life Nights and much more! This valuable resource helps youth ministers and Core Members stay “plugged in” to the current trends in ministry and youth culture. Below is a list of what you’ll find in this issue. Table of Contents Desert Dweller: Finding Life In Lent Lent in Youth Ministry Life Night: Desert-ed Parish Spotlight: Doha, Qatar Life Teen 2008 Theme: Consumed