LifeTeen 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 an overnight retreat; attending the Diocesan Youth Rally at Anna Maria College in the fall; at least one of the Diocesan praise and worship (AMPLIFY) nights; and the (3) service component which includes opportunities both here at St. Mark’s and in the greater local community, including helping with the Sutton Food Pantry, Urban Missionaries, Rhodes to Recovery in Millbury and participation in various other ministries here at St. Mark’s (Haiti, Saint Vincent de Paul, Life Teen Peer Ministry, Mentor/helper with Edge, Elementary or Children’s Liturgy programs, Eucharistic Minister or Lector –to name a few).
A minimum of two service activities are expected with an opportunity to participate in discipleship service week the week of June 27^th, 2022.

Life Teen Sessions are scheduled on Sundays beginning at 10:30 AM with the Mass, until 1:30 PM
Times for other events as noted on the schedule or via Flocknote messages
This year's theme is Life with Eucharist and includes sessions covering: Sacraments, Vocation, Morality, and Discipleship. 

Sessions will be held outdoors when weather allows, indoors otherwise (masks are required when inside the parish hall & youth room).  We will zoom only if necessary.

Mass and LifeTeen Program Kickoff  SEPTEMBER 19, 2021  for Teens and Parents
All teens in grades 9-12 and their parents are welcomed, it is must attend for ALL who are planning to prepare for Confirmation and their parents (includes those currently in Life Teen and those who will begin this year).




Life Teen Sessions are scheduled on Sundays beginning at 10:30 AM with the Mass, until 1:30 PM   Times for other events as noted below or via Flocknote messages

Sunday September 19, 2021      WELCOME BACK Mass, followed by
                                                     Life Teen Kickoff – for Teens AND Parents  
                                                     with Father Michael – CATHOLIC SPIRITUALITY
Gathering will encompass practical & informational introduction to the year, registration, and service sign-ups.