When the Holy Spirit breathed these words through the pen of St. John, we were given more than a theological truth … we were entrusted with a mission. In the beginning, God commanded “let there be light” and, ever since, an epic battle has been waged between light and darkness.
Time and time again, across human history, the darkness has encroached and — at times — even enveloped the light but has never been able to overcome it. The light of Christ cannot be stifled, trampled, suffocated, or silenced.
From generation to generation, it shines on through valiant men and women who have offered their lives to share Christ’s light into the surrounding cultures of darkness. These souls move forward in humble boldness, receiving the faith that was handed to them and courageously passing it onto the next generation.
We at Life Teen view this process of handing on the faith as our primary mission. How do we communicate the timeless truth of the Gospel in timely, relevant new ways? How do we meet modern teenagers where they are and walk them into a relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church? How do we help those entrusted with much to maximize their impact not only on the Church of today but the Church of tomorrow?
Through our Annual Appeal, we are asking those who know and love Christ and their Catholic faith to share the light, once again. To pass on what has been entrusted to them to the next generation.
We are inviting parents and grandparents, core members and youth ministers, priests and local leaders to let their lives shine brightly — bearing witness through talent and treasure — that the faith must be handed on and programs put in place that ensure young hearts will encounter Jesus Christ.
Isaiah once prophesied, “I will not keep silent … I will not rest until her vindication goes forth as brightness and her salvation as a burning torch” (Isaiah 62:1). At Life Teen, we view this as our ongoing mission. When a soul truly encounters Christ, it changes everything. We will not be silent. We will not rest. We are on a mission to lead all teens closer to Christ … to pass on the torch of faith entrusted to us, and we invite you to come alongside us as we do just that.