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St. Benedict Teen Ministry

Welcome to our High School Youth Ministry! Powered by Life Teen, our mission is to lead teenagers into a transformative, lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.

High school can be a lot to navigate, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our High School Youth Ministry uses the Life Teen model to create a vibrant, safe community where every teenager is seen, heard, and valued. Through Teen Mass, Life Nights, retreats, service opportunities, and Eucharistic Adoration, we give high schoolers a space to step away from the stress of everyday life, ask real questions about faith, and encounter Jesus Christ in a personal, meaningful way.

Every Sunday our teens gather for a youth-focused Mass at 5:00 PM. Teens serve as readers, ushers and gift bearers at this Mass. Twice a month they are followed by Life Nights—dynamic evenings featuring engaging talks, small-group discussions, powerful times of prayer, and authentic community. Supported by a dedicated Core Team of adult mentors, our ministry provides high school students with a welcoming, safe space to explore their faith, ask big questions, and build lasting friendships.

What to Expect at a Life Teen Life Night:

  • Food and Hanging Out: Gatherings will include casual social time, snacks, or a meal like pizza to help teens connect.
  • Games and Icebreakers: High-energy group games or funny challenges set a relaxed and fun tone.
  • Thematic Talks: Youth ministers or trained volunteer leaders (“Core Members”) give engaging talks relating Catholic teachings, scripture, and real-life teenage struggles.
  • Small Groups: Teens break into smaller peer groups to talk about the night’s topic, ask honest questions, and share personal thoughts without judgment.
  • Prayer and Worship: Sessions always include prayer and may include contemporary Christian music.

Interested in Confirmation?

If you are interested in the sacrament of Confirmation, use the button below to navigate to our Confirmation page to explore the process and get all the information you need!

ATTENTION: Registration CLOSES Wednesday, August 26th at 5:00 PM.

Two thumbs up and beaming with pride after receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.


Life Teen

9th through 12th Grade Youth Ministry

“What is Life Teen?”
Life Teen is a community for high schoolers, 9th to 12th grade, to join and grow in faith and fellowship. It is also a place to laugh, feel safe, and know you are loved beyond measure.

For all of our High Schoolers,  9th to 12th grade, Life Night is a place to grow to know the person of Christ, grow in friendship with him, and find friends who want to do the same thing. The majority of our Life Nights will cover issues or questions of morality that teens are facing on a daily basis and guide the teens to understand the truth and wisdom that our faith reveals.

Our already confirmed high school students have a choice of attending Life Teen as a student or registering as a Core Team Member who will assist the Youth Ministry Team and have set responsibilities for each meeting as the heart and soul of the Life Teen Program!

How Can YOU Help? We are in search of dedicated adults and mature confirmed teens, from any stage of life, to give of your time journeying in faith with the youth of our parish. Will you join our team and lead the way for the next generation in faith?

Teens enjoy some time for food, fellowship and fun!

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