Young people, the Church asks you to go, in the power of the Holy Spirit, to those who are near and to those who are far away. St. John Paul II FOR THE YOUNG CHURCH Life Teen Every teen, near and far, is loved and desired by God. Passionately convinced of this truth, Life Teen has spent the last 33 years pursuing the hearts and minds of the young Church, helping pave the way for dynamic, life-changing Catholic . When young souls encounter Christ, the world changes: they come to new life as modern disciples, they become conduits of grace to the ends of the Earth, they become active and critical members of Christ’s Church, now.

Investing in our youth is not an option, it’s a necessity; our greatest potential moving forward is entrusted to the young. As a Eucharist- centered movement within the Roman , Life Teen leads teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. With the Blessed Virgin Mary as our intercessor and guide, Life Teen seeks to unleash the fullness of the sacramental power present within the young Church.

In the pages that follow, you’ll see just a few of the incredible events and training opportunities that exist for both the teens and adults of your to encounter Christ in bold and profound ways. FOR THE PARISH Life Support High School

Our Lord commanded us to “go and make disciples” and that is exactly what Life Teen has been doing. We joyfully respond to this evangelistic call by creating and equipping of all sizes and cultures, with the most engaging, creative, and relevant resources in Catholic youth ministry, today. Not only do parishes receive a premiere large-group catechetical model based on the bishop’s framework for catechesis, they receive far more! Retreats, small group discipleship resources, studies, catechist training, social-media-ready graphics, Spanish-speaking resource inculturation… and the list goes on! Get more information and subscribe online.

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Middle School Edge Support Middle school can be the greatest time in a pre-teen’s life; note the phrase “can be.” While junior high brings newfound freedoms and responsibilities, it also carries with it a fair share of temptation, challenge, and danger. Middle school teens need guides, community, and truth. Parents of middle school teens need more than a resource, they need support from their parish community. Through our middle school ministry we call Edge, parishes receive not only relevant and timely catechetical resources that reach today’s pre-teen but, also, a support network of youth ministry professionals dedicated to helping catechists and parents navigate the often scary and perilous waters of the teenage years. Get more information and subscribe online.

LFTN.CO/EDGESUPPORT FOR THE PARISH Something remarkable happens when you get teenagers away from their screens and out into nature. Lives change forever. Vocations are unearthed. Lifelong friendships are forged. Parishes are renewed. Families are changed for the better. Over the past 15 years, thousands of middle school and high school teens have experienced a week of Edge or Life Teen camp. These weeks have transformed entire homes and parish communities. In fact, a majority of teens come back to serve as summer missionaries during their college years. Want to transform your youth ministry and parish almost “overnight”? Come and see for yourself what can happen when teens encounter (in their words) “the greatest week of their lives.”

LFTN.CO/CAMP Life-Changing Catholic SUMMER CAMPS Wild Sky / Medina, TX Golden State / Big Bear, CA Hidden Lake / Dahlonega, GA Covecrest / Tiger, GA Restore / Various Sites STEUBENVILLE Summer Youth Conferences

Each summer, Life Teen teams up with Franciscan University of Steubenville to host six weekend youth conferences around the country. In all, these six conferences hosted by Life Teen stretch from coast to coast. Load up the van or bus and give your teens an unforgettable weekend, with the signature hospitality, fun, relevance, and quality you’ve come to expect from any Life Teen event.

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Steubenville Lone Star / June 21-23, 2019 Steubenville Atlanta / July 12-14, 2019 Steubenville East / July 12-14, 2019 Steubenville West / July 19-21, 2019 Steubenville New York / July 19-21, 2019 Steubenville NorCal / July 26-28, 2019 TRAINING Horizon Conference January 11-13, 2019, Melbourne, FL Our newest training conference, Horizon, offers training and vision not just for those in youth ministry but for the entire parish team! Bring your ministry leaders, volunteers, part-time and full-time staff to an intensive three day training in beautiful Florida. This year’s content will focus on communication both within the parish and out to the community you serve. LFTN.CO/HORIZON

Catholic Youth Ministry Training Convention June 9-12, 2019, Scottsdale, AZ Although Life Teen offers adult training conferences throughout the year in various countries and regions, our signature event, annually, is the Catholic Youth Ministry Training Convention. This summer event draws close to a thousand enthusiastic priests, youth ministers, musicians, DREs, Core Members, and other ministry leaders to Scottsdale, AZ for four days of training, prayer, laughter, and inspiration. LFTN.CO/CYMC

Life Teen Leadership Conference June 24-28, 2019, Atchison, KS This week-long leadership conference for teens is designed to immerse your high school upperclassmen in a life-changing call to discipleship. Bring a few teens from your parish and join hundreds of Catholic teens from around the country as we dive deeper into a relationship with Christ through dynamic teachings on theology and evangelization. Your parish will be renewed and transformed by the passion of the young souls who return! LFTN.CO/LTLC CONFIRMATION

Something New is Coming

The words, “full initiation into the mission of the Church” get us excited about the Sacrament of Confirmation, but teenagers are worried about more immediate questions. They ask, “Who am I? Where do I fit? What is my purpose?” The moment a teenager is confirmed into the faith is a big one, but it often gets lost in the reality of administrative work, school and sport commitments, and the busy lives of many families. We want to make Confirmation a moment of evangelization that answers the big questions teenagers have about life, their identity, and their purpose. Through innovative resources, we want to help youth ministers spend less time behind a desk more time with young people. We are about to change the way Confirmation and ministry is done forever. We are excited for you to join us. Sign up to be the first to know: LFTN.CO/CONFIRMATION Contact Us.

Find out more about how our Life Teen staff, events, and resources can help in your ongoing middle school and high school youth ministry efforts! Connect with us by phone, email, or via Live Chat on our website.

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