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Second Sunday Of Advent

Summit reflection video for the Second Sunday Of Advent with Joel Stepanek
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Retreat at Camp Covecrest

Covecrest is more than a retreat center and summer camp. Covecrest is a community of Catholics committed to transforming teens, transforming parishes, and transforming culture. Will you join us?
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Retreat at Camp Hidden Lake

Hidden Lake is home to an incredible Catholic community, gorgeous views, welcoming meeting spaces and so much more. Dedicated to leading teens closer to Christ, we hope you'll be welcomed home to Hidden Lake soon.
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Horizon Conference
The Horizon Conference is a parish-wide training conference, with an intentionally narrow focus. This conference has been designed with your entire parish staff and volunteer team in mind, so you can return with your whole team each year for continued professional development that will enhance your ministry efforts.
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Life Teen Men's Retreat
The Men’s Retreat sponsored by Life Teen is a weekend of brotherhood, restoration, and inspiration. You can expect to hear engaging talks, to enjoy some outdoor fun in the beauty of the north Georgia mountains, and most importantly, to encounter God through the sacraments and times of prayer.
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I Choose the Sky
There are many women who are a vital part of salvation history and their stories are critical parts of Sacred Scripture. This scriptural devotion will inspire young women to raise their heads along with Mary, Martha, Lydia, and Esther and look into the eyes of Jesus, the God who loves deeply and perfectly.

True North
You are going to make thousands of decisions today and one of them might change your life. Are you confident that what you want and what God want are the same thing? Don’t leave it up to chance - leave it in the hands of the Holy Spirit.

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Fiat: A Life Night on Life Teen’s Annual Theme

We too often operate out of a limited idea of creativity, failing to recognize every person’s unique ability to reflect the creative power of God. Throughout this year, we are taking time to unpack the power of a creative word we can all speak, “Fiat.”

A New Approach to Edge Support

by Amanda Grubbs

Before they can care about what the Church teaches, youth need to know that God exists. Before we can teach them details about morality, they need to know that there is absolute truth. Before we can expect them to be excited or invested in the Mass and the sacraments, they need to know Jesus.

Quick Sheet on Lent, Triduum, and Easter Resources

Whether you are responsible for high school or middle school ministry, have a large group or small group, are looking to bring teens together for a reconciliation and adoration service or send them away with personal reflections, we have resources for you.

Lenten Short Films on our YouTube Channel

Tweet them to teens. Invite teens to engage — like, comment, share, take a poll, ask a question, and share a commitment.

Spring Calendaring

Here are two sample spring calendars for new youth ministry programs. Use these as a starting point and adapt to your unique calendar.

Advent and Christmas Resources

Looking for Edge and Life Nights for Advent and Christmas!?

Halloween Resource Recommendations

Pumpkin Spice is back, so that means questions about Halloween are on their way! Here are some blogs you can point your teens to when they ask, “is it okay to celebrate Halloween?”

Retreat Season Inspiration

Retreat season is around the corner and you might be wondering, “What should I do for retreat this year?” Here are our top three suggestions for teen retreats this Fall.

Life Teen Fall Calendars

Here are two, sample Fall Calendars for new youth ministry programs. Use these as a starting point and adapt to your unique calendar.

A Time Such as This

As leaders of teens, we must be prepared to step up and guide our younger brothers and sisters in Christ through this darkness.

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