Leading Teens Closer to Christ.
Life Teen is a Catholic youth ministry that helps high school teens grow closer to Christ through faith, friendship, and community. Each Life Night brings teens together for a fun and welcoming experience where they can build friendships, hear the Gospel, ask questions, dive deeper into their faith, and discover how to live as disciples of Jesus.
Beyond Life Nights, teens have opportunities to put their faith into action through service events, an annual mission trip, and special nights of Adoration and testimony. These experiences give teens the opportunity to serve others, encounter Jesus in prayer, hear powerful stories of faith, and grow closer to Christ alongside their friends.
Through games, teaching, small-group discussion, Scripture, service, Adoration, and prayer, teens are encouraged to encounter Christ and grow in their relationship with Him. Life Teen is a place where teens can have fun, belong, ask honest questions, serve their community, and discover that their Catholic faith is meant to be lived.
Sunday Meetings
What does a typical Sunday look like?
GATHER: Sundays begin with time to connect, have fun, and build community. Teens can grab food, play games, catch up with friends, and feel at home with the Life Teen community.
PROCLAIM: The group comes together to hear the Gospel and a short message that connects the Catholic faith to the real lives and experiences of teens. It is a chance to encounter Christ and think about what He may be asking of them.
BREAK: Teens then head into their small groups to talk about the night's message, dive deeper into Scripture, and ask honest questions. These consistent groups help teens build friendships and grow together in faith throughout the year.
SEND: The night ends in prayer, bringing everyone back together to encounter Christ and respond to what they have heard. Through different forms of prayer, Adoration, worship, and testimony throughout the year, teens are encouraged to take what they experienced and carry it into their everyday lives.
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Josh Jones
Josh Jones serves as the Coordinator of High School Youth Ministry. Originally from Elk Grove Village, Josh attended Queen of the Rosary School and Conant High School before graduating from Miami University in Ohio with a degree in Information Systems and Business Analytics. After college, he worked as an IT consultant in Chicago before discerning a deeper call to serve the Church.
Josh entered seminary formation in 2021 and spent several years studying at Mundelein Seminary. He is passionate about helping young people encounter Christ, grow in their faith, and discover God’s call for their lives. Through Life Teen, Josh hopes to create a community where teens can have fun, ask honest questions, build meaningful friendships, and grow closer to Jesus.
