Why do we do what we do? Are our actions based in having a goal and racing toward it, or are we merely responding to a fear or anxiety that is propelling us in a direction that is basically running away from something? The answer to this question is vital for those of us in Catholic youth ministry. That’s why I love the Life Teen goal of Leading Teens Closer to Christ! It is easy for us to decide what we need to do because we are constantly evaluating our actions by holding them up to that goal.