The Life Teen and Edge National Training Conference offers foundational and advanced training in Catholic Youth Ministry to anyone working with middle school or high school teenagers. Whether you are just considering Edge or Life Teen or are in a fully functioning program, this training conference gives you the comprehensive approach and critical tools you need to be successful in catechizing today’s Catholic teenager.
Some sessions for those new to Life Teen/Edge include:
Youth Mystery 101: Understanding the Current Youth Culture
Hyperactive Humanity: Keys to relational ministry (separate Life Teen and Edge tracks)
Rock-solid Catechesis: Insuring depth without sacrificing interest (separate Life Teen and Edge tracks)
We’re on a Mission from God: Core Recruitment and Training
Plus training on Liturgy, Music Minister Training, Life/Edge Night Planning, Weekly Activities and so much more!
Some sessions for Life Teen/Edge veterans include:
On the same Key? Training your musicians to be music Ministers
The Road Less Traveled: Taking Edge kids deeper
Dealing with drama: navigating the everyday waters of adolescents
LOL: Incorporating more fun and more media into your youth ministries
Timeless Classics: Introducing teens to traditional Catholic prayers
Plus training on Pastoral Care Plans, Parent Ministry, Catechesis, Leading an XLT, Presenting/Preaching, and more!
If you are interested in attending please contact the Youth Office.