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Greenhouses of Faith

By | October 5, 2010

Ever wondered at a multi parish youth event why the teens from the parish across your diocese seemed so much more alive and into their faith than the teens you brought? It just might be that you are not taking advantage of the amazing greenhouses of faith that are offered for teens these days.

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Cast Out Into The Deep: 5 Ways to Reach New Depths in Prayer with Middle School Youth

By | July 12, 2010

Recently, I was struck by our 8th graders who were able to enter into Eucharistic Adoration so prayerfully during our annual 8th grade “Welcome to Life” Retreat (where our incoming seniors host a weekend retreat for our incoming freshman). It occurred to me that their prayer resembled that of an upperclassmen’s. Why did that shock me so much? Most of these kids have been at weekly Edge Nights and on Edge retreats for the last three years. It shouldn’t shock me at all that they are deeper in prayer than other middle schoolers their age. How did this happen? How do we take our Edge kids deeper?

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Learning From 25 Amazing Years of Catholic Youth Ministry – Thank You St. Timothy’s

By | April 9, 2010

This Sunday (Divine Mercy Sunday) is the 25th Anniversary of the first Life Teen Mass at St. Timothy’s Catholic Community in Mesa, Arizona – where Life Teen began. Even for most of the parishoners at St. Tim’s the significance of this amazing day may not be fully realized. Imagine if your parish had strong youth ministry for 25 years?

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What Does Archbishop Gomez’s Appointment in LA Require of You?

By | April 7, 2010

As Matt Maher and his band hit the chords of our closing song Archbishop Gomez beamed, sort of Pope John Paul II like, when he was in the presence of young people. I remember thinking – Archbishop Gomez loves teens – he truly loves them. As he was leaving that day – he told me to invite him again and shared his desire to serve.

Visit our new Edge Website: EdgeYouthMinistry.com

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The End & The Beginning: The Book of Revelation

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At this Edge Night, the middle school youth will explore the meaning of the book of Revelation and how it pertains to the Mass.

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Wisdom of the Saints: “The flesh feeds on the Body and Blood of Christ, that the soul may grow fat on God.” – Tertullian “If when He lived in this world, He healed the sick by the mere touch of His garments, what doubt is there but that He will perform miracles, since He is so intimately within us, if we have a lively faith; and that He will grant us what we ask of Him, while He is in our house?” – St. Teresa of Avila “For even though sense suggests this to you, let faith assure

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5 iPod/iPhone Apps To Help You Be A Better Catholic!

By | February 8, 2010

I confess – I am a gadget geek. I have a few close friends who are Apple fanatics and a couple of years ago they bought me a Mac laptop and a year later an iPhone. I must admit that I have had to watch the amount of time I spend on “screens” as I never want it to replace face to face or verbal communication. I may be into technology, but I still believe that relational ministry will always be what helps us form a true communion with each other. One thing I am always looking to save is time. Here are 5 iPod/iPhone applications that I use all the time that you may want to check out.

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The Feast: Book of Revelation

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Goal The goal of this Life Night is to help the teens understand that the story of Salvation ends where it began—with God in heaven. Using the book of Revelation as a basis, this night will show how the “heavenly banquet” is a vision of the earthly Mass and how they are invited to participate now in preparation for eternity. About this night This Life Night begins with a “heavenly banquet.” The teens will eat dinner and have a discussion about heaven. After the dinner, the night will move

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A Prescription for Good Core Team Health: Vitamin (Cycle) C

By | January 11, 2010

Recently during Mass my eldest daughter noticed something during the gospel proclamation – specifically, that St. Luke was not one of the original twelve apostles. I later tried to explain that St. Luke was a traveling companion of St. Paul and a convert to the faith, but not one of the original twelve men that Christ “sent forth” (apostle). “So, St. Luke didn’t really know Jesus?” my daughter insightfully asked. Little did I know that on this particular evening I would introduce my 7

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Youth-Focused Mass: Overview and Direction

By | December 20, 2009

What is a Youth-Focused Mass? A youth-focused Mass is nothing more than a vibrant liturgy that speaks to young people and challenges them to live as Disciples of Christ. It is not limited to just teenagers, people of all ages can attend youth Mass. The music, homilies and environment are set for youth and their families. The energy, reverence and prayerfulness that teens bring to the celebration that is contagious. Homily Within a youth-focused Mass, the teens are addressed directly at the homily.