Leading Teens into Relationship through Christ and the Church


In Touch 101

The Parish Community of St. Joseph offers a vibrant experience to the youth of Middle School age through the In Touch Program. In Touch is a comprehensive program designed to minister to Middle School teens of all faiths from a uniquely Catholic base. In Touch gatherings are the Middle School version of the LIFE TEEN High School Life Nights (Visit High School Ministry). Gatherings are held each Sunday evening for all Middle School Youth and their friends, whether they are full time students in a Catholic school or students in one of the Minnesota public school districts.

At a weekly 6:00 pm LIFE TEEN Mass, teens enter into authentic and full worship of God with a faith community of peers, families and adults. Teens experience Christ's power and love through praise, prayer and breaking open the Word of God in scripture. All are welcome as teens gather around the alter to take part in the Eucharistic meal. Following the Mass, teens meet with peers and trained CORE Team members to learn about their faith in dynamic and challenging ways through the In Touch experience.

In Touch at Saint Joseph's

In 1996, the dynamic, exciting and comprehensive ministry, LIFE TEEN program, began at St. Joseph's to foster the parish love of youth. Although specialized for High School youth the LIFE TEEN program also incorporates the Middle School In Touch program. Each is distinct in that they recognize their audience as unique and worthy of age-appropriate techniques and material. But, it doesn't stop there. In fact, everything the youth program does with young people (from retreats, BWCA trip and Mission Trips to Peer Ministry and Confirmation Preparation) falls under the umbrella of LIFE TEEN Ministry. Check out the St. Joseph's High School LIFE TEEN Ministry site for more information (Click Here).

Since 1996, the ministry has been modified, when needed, to create the best possible means of building Christian relationships with youth and teens. This year, the Middle and High School program will continue to collaborate on several projects and events, yet will focus even more on their target audiences.

Official LIFE TEEN Website

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This page was last updated on 08/29/2007