ChrisTeen Youth Ministry (Grades 6-12)
ChrisTeen’s Mission
ChrisTeen is a comprehensive youth ministry seeking to engage the emotional, spiritual, and physical growth of our teens. Teens have a real voice at Transfiguration, where youth ministry is to youth, with youth, for youth, and by youth. Our vision of ChrisTeen at Transfiguration is to Lead with Love in order to build a strong community. We will accompany ALL the youth of the parish as they fall in love with God and with their faith.
A place for Catholic teens to deepen their Faith, Fellowship with their community, and have Fun! The teens are involved in our church and our community. From small group gatherings, service projects, and social activities, ChrisTeen actively works to “Show Our Jesus” in all we do.
We are excited about Family Faith for children in Grades K-12 with their parents. Select the time that works best for your family. Every other week, families will gather at Church, share a light meal, pray together and share the Gospel message. Children and teens will go to age level small groups, adults will have their own study groups. Catechists & Small Group Leaders will facilitate the sessions. On the weeks we do not meet at Church, materials and activities will be provided to share at home.
In the age level small groups, ChrisTeen uses lectionary based learning to engage, explore, reflect and respond to the teachings of our Catholic faith.
- Sunday 10:00 – 11:15 a.m.
- Sunday 12:35 – 1:50 p.m. (Adult Small Groups in Spanish available)
- Sunday 6:15-7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.
- Wednesday 6:15-7:30 p.m. (Adult Small Groups in Spanish available)
ChrisTeen Youth Group will meet 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the evenings we do not have Family Faith.
Please RSVP HERE so we know how much food to get!
ChrisTeen Youth Retreats
Retreats offer an opportunity to get away from the busyness of life and relax with your Church family! We all need a chance to disconnect, be still, feel God’s love, listen…and have fun!
Discovering the Real You (Grades 6, 7 & Parents)
Parents meet in the Parish Center (English – Adult Lounge; Spanish – Adult Ed).
Teens meet at the Family Life Center.
This workshop is designed to address teen sexuality, self confidence, self-esteem, stress, anxiety and depression. We ask a parent to attend the Friday evening meeting in order to encourage effective communication between you and your teen. We want you to be fully informed of everything that we are going to cover with your teen on Saturday and we encourage you to have open communication with your child about any and all of the subjects that we cover.
We will spend time focusing on positive self-image and the importance of having self confidence while making decisions. The more our teens know that they are perfectly loved by our Lord, the more they will have the confidence to follow Him in their decision making.
- January 26, 2024 7:00 – 9:00pm (Parents & Teens) and
- January 27, 2024 9:30am – 3:00pm (Teens Only)
- Includes: Snacks & Lunch, Materials, Large & Small Group Time (divided by grade), Activities, Faith Sharing, and Friends
Anchored in Christ / Who Do You Say That I Am? (Grades 8, 9)
- January 26, 2024 7:00 – 9:00pm (Parents & Teens) and
- January 27, 2024 9:30am – 3:00pm (Teens Only)
- Includes: Snacks & Lunch, Materials, Large & Small Group Time (divided by grade), Activities, Faith Sharing, and Friends
Antioch (10th Grade & Older)
Of all the retreats we offer each year, Antioch always has the most profound effect on our teens. The retreat leaders are 11th and 12th grade past retreatants who meet with adult advisors for two months of prayer and preparation. Your teens will hear deep personal talks from their peers sharing how God is working in their lives. They will also enjoy small-group sharing, food and fun. The retreat involves the commitment of the entire weekend.
- January 17-19, 2025 Required for Confirmation Preparation
- The retreat closes after 5 PM Mass on Sunday.
- Cost is included in Sacrament Preparation Fee
11th/12th Grade Retreat
Dates for 2024-25 coming soon.
No matter the obstacle or setback, no matter what our life looks like to the world, we must understand that God has claimed up as His own. We belong because of our baptism, we believe when we open our heart to allow God’s claim on us to turn into our “yes”, we behave as Catholics when we have chosen a way of life that flows from a living relationship with our loving Father who claims us proudly as a son or daughter. This retreat is a wonderful way to begin the year together focusing on Our Savior and getting to know each other as a Young Church Community!
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