Life Teen Sessions are the catechetical, issue and social components of St. Mark's High School Faith Formation and Youth Ministry program. These sessions beginning with the 10:30 AM Mass, and continuing until 1:30 PM, present tenets of the Catholic faith in a format geared toward teens in grades 9-12. This curriculum is based on the United States Catholic Conference of Bishop’s recommendations for high school faith formation and also the Eight Components of Youth Ministry as outlined in the Bishop's Document Renewing the Vision.  
Active participation in Life Teen is mandatory for those planning to prepare for Confirmation*, though all high school parishioners (grades 9-12) are welcome!    
* Confirmation Preparation includes 2+ years of Life Teen plus Confirmation-specific preparation which begins during year two (year one may be waived for current Catholic School students) 

The program is made up of three components:                                                                              (1) LifeTeen Sessions; a (2) spiritual component that includes weekly Mass attendance with active participation in the various liturgical ministries by the teens and families; full and active participation in our Life Teen  retreat; attending the Diocesan Youth Rally at Anna Maria College in the fall; and the (3) service component which includes opportunities both here at St. Mark’s and in the greater local community, putting our Faith into Action. 

Mass and Life Teen Program Kickoff  SEPTEMBER 29, 2024  for Teens and Parents
All teens in grades 9-12 and their parents are welcome, it is must attend for ALL who are planning to prepare for Confirmation and their parents (includes those beginning their 2nd year of Life Teen and those who will begin this year).