Tag Archives: Service

Edge Night

Breaking the Cycle: Fighting Global and Local Injustice

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Goal of this Edge Night The goal of this Edge Night is not only to teach about getting involved, but also to get the middle school youth to commit to actively living social justice for the Church. Edge Night at a Glance This Edge Night challenges the middle school youth to get involved globally and [...]

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Give It Away Now: The “Oh Baby” Edition

By | September 17, 2011

For more information, check out our page for Give It Away Now: The “Oh Baby” Edition For the past three years, the Life Teen family has come together for a global Life Night / Edge Night and Service Project. Each year we set a goal for our parishes to reach, and every year you exceed [...]

Liturgy Planning Guide

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King – 11/20/2011

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Liturgy Planning Guide

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 10/23/2011

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How to Rock the Parish Bulletin

By | March 21, 2011

I visit a lot of parishes in the course of a year and I usually will pick up a parish bulletin to see what is happening. Since my passion squarely is with parish youth ministry, I always look at how the youth leader communicates with the community via the bulletin. First of all, let me [...]

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4 Catholic Youth Ministry Trends Worth Watching!

By | February 11, 2011

A few trends I am observing in Catholic Youth Ministry – let me know in the comments section if there are any more you think should be included.

Liturgy Planning Guide

5th Sunday of Easter – 05/22/2011

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How to Overcome the All or Nothing Mindset

By | January 3, 2011

I tend to be an all or nothing person when it comes to my expectation of doing things. I know that this is a weakness for me. God has lately kept reminding me of how merciful He is to me and how much of a work in progress I am. So last year I decided to apply a new rule for getting things done within the ministry of Life Teen.

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Relational Ministry is Free

By | October 26, 2010

Sometimes when our budget is cut or we can’t afford to buy the next greatest resource or piece of modern technology aimed at reaching teens, we can get down and in a way lose focus on what our mission is. Teens, like all of us are relationship focused. At Life Teen, with a complete dependence [...]

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The Chilean Miners – What Catholic Families Can Learn

By | October 14, 2010

The past day I have watched as 33 miners were pulled from a half mile beneath the earth in a small rocket looking carrier to the surface. They spent over 2 month’s underground, with the first 17 days not knowing if anyone above ground knew they were still alive after a mine collapse. They spent more time trapped underground than anyone in history. What intrigued me most was hearing how they survived the ordeal so well.