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If you have any questions, please contact:
Jackie Swinerton
Director for Teen Faith Formation
Email: smofLifeTeenOffice@gmail.com
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Life Teen Blog
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3 months agoTHE DISCOMFORT OF WAITING “Even before the light turned red, my hand was locked on my phone, thumbing its way to Instagram.” In the perfect story of life, the next line would probably read, “and...
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3 months agoIt was a Thursday night, and I remember sitting on my bathroom floor weeping, thinking to myself, “I wonder how long it will take them to notice?” I was 16, newly licensed, playing high school...
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4 months agoIt was tempting because nobody would find out. I also needed the money. And it was one paper. I remember the moment clearly, standing at my locker and contemplating the offer. $20 for a paper. My...
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Life Teen Spring Retreat
"With firm purpose you maintain peace; in peace, because of our trust in you.” Trust in the LORD forever! For the LORD is an eternal Rock." // Isaiah 26:3-4
fides: a retreat on trust
6PM Friday, March 10 - 3PM Sunday, March 12
For more info and to register, click here.
Contact Jackie Swinerton with any questions (440.235.2222 x124 // smoflifeteenoffice@gmail.com) -
Life Teen Camp Covecrest
Life Teen Camp Covecrest
July 30th-August 5thLife Teen camp is for high school teens, those teens entering 9th grade in Fall 2023 to those who will have graduated in the Spring of 2023. One of our big focuses at Life Teen Summer Camp is parish-based discipleship. We want campers to come and grow in their faith, as well as grow closer with their parish family.The Life Teen Summer Camps staff plans, prepares, and facilitates the programming, liturgies and activities for each day. Each day we’ll experience daily Mass, opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and other powerful prayer experiences. Our evening sessions, led by a dynamic speaker, will break open scriptural topics to lead your teens into a more authentic encounter with Christ. All of this alongside our exciting ropes courses, an obstacle course, messy games, plenty of free time and much more. Each day campers will enjoy three delicious meals and a night-time snack with their parish. Before your week, the group leader will receive an overview schedule of the week to help you prepare to led your teens best!
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Life Teen is an international Catholic movement that serves the Church and leads teens closer to Christ by providing resources and training that encourages vibrant Eucharistic celebrations and opportunities for teens to grow in their faith. The mission of Life Teen is accomplished by the celebration of the Eucharist, the teachings of Christ and Church, and the experience of being loved and accepted within the community.
At St. Mary of the Falls, our teens have many opportunities to grow in faith and deepen relationships in the community.
Some examples include:- 5 pm Mass every Sunday with a full contemporary music ministry
- Weekly Life Nights following the 5 pm Mass
- Retreats
- Leadership training, groups, and projects
- Social time
Life Nights are held every Sunday from 6 pm - 8 pm in the Parish Hall. We'll see you there!
