Life Teen (High School)

The purpose of the Life Teen Program is to create an environment which leads high school teenagers into a relationship with God through spiritual, educational, emotional and social experience. The Life Teen Mass, Sunday night at 5 p.m., is centered on the Eucharist, with spirit-filled music, and is by teens for teens.  Immediately following, join us for Life Night.  

Life Nights

Life Teen will have in-person Life Nights on Sunday from 6:30-7:30 pm during the summer. Check the summer schedule below or the calendar on the left side for specific dates. Come when you can and bring a friend!

Life Teen will also have Tuesday night Bible Study from 7-9 pm during the summer. Check the summer schedule or calendar for specific dates. Come when you can and bring a friend!

Teen Confirmation

Teen Confirmation is open to students in 9th-12th grade. Any student wanting to be Confirmed this school year must have been in attendance in a Faith Formation program one school year prior to their Confirmation year. (Enrollment at a Catholic school fulfills this requirement.) Teens must also be currently enrolled and attending Life Nights or Bible Study. Refer to the Teen Confirmation webpage for details.

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Summer Schedule

For more information on any of our High School programs, please contact our Life Teen Coordinator, Logan Mayes, 512-258-1944 x226. We are here to assist families in the faith formation of their youth.

Experience the life-changing love of Christ and be strengthened in your journey of discipleship with thousands of Catholics from around the world.
The 2021 Steubenville Lone Star Conference in Irving, TX,  is June 25-27. We will be taking charter buses. 
 

Are you interested in attending a week-long Catholic camp, in south Texas? Life Teen Summer Camp is for you! Life Teen Summer Camp is held at Wild Sky Camp in Medina, TX, July 26-31, 2021. Cost is $600 ($300 deposit due when you register.)

Through unique and shared experiences, the campers come to see just how universal our Catholic faith really is … arriving with a parish but coming together as one Church. The friendships forged through course challenges, small group time, and prayer experiences offer a unique and unforgettable community that will last for years to come. At their summer camp “home,” everyone has a seat at the table; it’s a family meal where souls are also fed. A week at camp reminds every young soul that family means you never walk alone. For more information, go to LifeTeen Camp.

REGISTRATION FOR LIFE TEEN SUMMER CAMP IS NOW FULL.

Join us for a fun day at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in New Braunfels on July 7!  We will meet at STM at 8:45 AM, travel by bus to Schlitterbahn, and return to STM at 8:00 PM. The cost of the trip is $60 and includes transportation, Schlitterbahn admission, snacks, and water. Bring a friend! Due to park rules, we must buy tickets in advance, so the DEADLINE TO REGISTER is June 21.  If you have any questions, please contact Logan.
 

Eucharistic Spirituality

Life Teen Spirituality can best be understood through our seven Core Values. Let's start with #1, our Eucharistic Spirituality. At the Last Supper, Jesus lifted up bread and wine and proclaimed to his disciples that he was offering His Body and Blood. For over 2000 years, Catholics have continued this tradition by celebrating Mass and receiving Jesus in a unique way. We at Life Teen believe that a solid Catholic faith must be centered on the Eucharist. It is the source and summit of our faith.

Love

They'll know we're Christians by our love. This world is consumed with hate and envy. We hope that all teenagers who show up at Life Teen at our parish will know that they're loved.

Joy

Who says Catholicism has to be boring? We believe that Jesus is a reason to be joyful and excited about life. You can guarantee that everything we do will be a good time for everyone.

Affirmation

People are always telling you what you're not. But at Life Teen, our core value of Affirmation reminds us that Jesus showed us a different way. We encourage one another, support one another, and pick each other up when we get knocked down. We're in this together.

Authenticity

Tired of wearing the masks? Tired of fake people? We are too. That's why Life Teen has made it a core value to live an authentic life. We don't pretend we're perfect. We recognize that we're all sinners and we need God. This means we're able to be honest and vulnerable with one another. We want to be REAL with one another.

Evangelization

We believe that every teenager deserves a chance to have a relationship with Jesus. That's why we're not content hiding in our churches hoping for people to fill our pews. We're want to boldly enter the streets and invite everyone--young and old--to grow closer to God.

Primary Vocation

Sometimes it's easy to get distracted by all the work that needs to be done in the world. That's why the adults who are involved in Life Teen are expected to keep their vocation their #1 priority. So if you're a married youth minister, take care of your family first. If you're a priest or a religious brother or sister, don't become so consumed in youth ministry that you forget God called you first to Him, and second to serving his people.