Life Teen International

Are you or know someone you know passionate about the mission of leading teens closer to Christ? We are hiring! Work to build the Church in a unique way with us in one of our available positions: https://lnkd.in/gTDVTzwU #lifeteen #youthministry

Advent begins December 1 this year. How do you and your loved ones plan to prepare for the coming of Jesus unlike ever before? One way to interact daily with the Incarnate Word of God, Jesus, during the Advent and Christmas seasons is with our Advent Companion, which is available to order and also on Amazon Kindle! Order by 10 am EST on Friday, November 22, for guaranteed arrival before Advent begins: https://lnkd.in/gxs8BTsJ #lifeteen #Advent

"This was the best Life Teen Women's Retreat I've been on. I have heard similar praises from many of the women who attended. The design was simple yet stunning, setting the pace and tone for the rest of the retreat. Each speaker left everything on those stages. The stories of joy, deep grief, resiliency, and God's redemption made someone feel truly and intimately seen each time a speaker bared their heart. There was laughter, tears, and SO MUCH healing, and what an honor it was to witness. The Lord showed up and showed out." Pray for the sisters and mothers who attended the Women's Retreat to continue growing in the new ways that were initiated over their weekend with the Lord! #lifeteen

There is a great need for dynamic youth ministry, and we have a part to play. We estimate roughly 75% of parishes still need a youth minister. Keeping people engaged with the faith requires relational ministry. Teens especially need youth ministry where a person will walk with them and answer their questions about faith, life, and purpose. It takes a village to raise a family, and Life Teen is a vital part of that village helping families create an environment to lead teens closer to Christ. Be a part of this mission with your support and prayers: https://lnkd.in/gi8h_-wE #lifeteen #TreasureInHeaven

"Treasure in Heaven" is our phrase to remind us to slow down and re-engage in ongoing dialogue with the Lord: "Lord, everything that you have given me belongs to you. What do you want me to do with all my time, talent, and treasure you have given me?" When you and I meet the Lord at our end, Christ gives the image of the talents and asks, "What did you do with the talents I gave you?" (Matthew 25:14–30). As we are always preparing to answer this question throughout our lives, we invite you to consider choosing youth ministry as an outlet to "Build Up Your Treasure in Heaven" this giving season. Become a beacon of hope with us: https://lnkd.in/gWzGv4Ve #lifeteen #TreasureInHeaven

Engaging young Catholics is critical to rebuilding a thriving Church in the U.S., particularly as the number of young people who attend church regularly and who identify as Catholic is shrinking. A 2020 Pew Research study found that just 24% of U.S. teens identify as Catholic, and fewer than half attend Mass weekly. Fully, 47% of U.S. Catholic teens attend Mass “a few times a year or less.” To address this need, Life Teen International recently released its annual “The State of Catholic Youth in America” report, which outlines five levels of engagement that can help leaders develop programming that meets young Catholics where they are and brings them into the life of the Church. The most effective level? Engaging young people by building a strong community and leveraging strong adult mentors to help them build a relationship with God. Structured, effective mentorship to young people is made possible through a parish or faith community that has a strong foundation of co-responsible, leadership, management, and operations, driven by a clear mission. Read the full Life Teen report: https://lnkd.in/eRxg6Vwg #youngcatholics #youngadultcatholics #youngchurch

We encourage you to join us and others nationwide to gather with friends, family, and your parish community to witness a story that will uplift and inspire on November 12 with the one-night-only release of "The Michelle Duppong Story: Radiating Joy." Ten years ago, Michelle was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer while serving as the Director of Adult Faith Formation for the Diocese of Bismarck after her years as a FOCUS missionary. Now, FOCUS Catholic is the petitioner for the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Michelle Duppong. Through a documentary film, our friends at FOCUS are making the opening of Michelle's Cause known to the world and sharing her story. Get your tickets today for this unforgettable experience, just three weeks away: https://lnkd.in/gqXdDRMs #lifeteen x #focuscatholic #radiatingjoy

Father Chris Turner was ordained a priest 100 days ago. He was previously a Life Teen Full-Time Missionary, a Youth Minister, the Life Teen Events Director, and the St. Ann's Director of Youth Ministry until entering Mount St. Mary's Seminary in 2017. "What I have discovered in my first 100 days as a priest is that none of my fears have been realized. Instead, I have found that being a priest is even better than I thought it would be." Read more about Fr. Turner's first 100 days as a priest and how they've been greater than he imagined: https://lnkd.in/gEUDCYFs #lifeteen? #priesthood

Last month, the Aotearoa Leadership Convention in Wellington, New Zealand, was Life Teen's first training to have a bishop, archbishop, and papal nuncio. Participants from all six dioceses in New Zealand attended. "There is so much hope as it was culturally diverse and so multigenerational," said Randy Raus, Life Teen President and CEO. Also while at the convention, the New Zealand Life Teen Summer Camp was announced and sold out three days later. Pray for our friends in New Zealand as they go forth from the Leadership Convention and prepare for summer camp this January! #lifeteen?

We already look forward to welcoming home groups from across the country to Life Teen Summer Camp in 2025! The first step for groups coming to camp begins with Registration Requests, opening on Oct. 8 at 11:00 am ET until Oct. 10 at 11 pm ET. This is the first of two steps for youth ministers to register their group for camp. The specifics of the two steps to requesting registrations can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/gtGMh4jP #lifeteen #bestcampever