High School (Grades 9-12)

Theme for 2025: Radiant Hope

The Life Teen program at St. Rose exists to lead high school teens and their families into a life-changing encounter with the living Christ. This year’s theme, Radiant Hope, invites our teens to discover the unwavering light of Christ amid the darkness of the world—and to become that light for others.

Christ is our radiant hope—unchanging, unfailing, and always present.

What Is Life Teen?

Life Teen is more than a class—it’s a movement of young people who desire to live out their Catholic faith with joy, courage, and purpose. Our mission is to accompany teens as they grow in faith, identity, and mission, helping them:

• Encounter Christ in the Eucharist, prayer, and the sacraments
• Grow in understanding and love of the Catholic faith
• Build authentic friendships rooted in Christ
• Discover their worth and purpose as sons and daughters of God
• Live out their faith in their families, schools, and the world

What We Do

Life Teen offers a full year of spiritual formation, joyful community, and powerful experiences. Our teens journey together through:

• Life Nights – Sundays at 2:00 PM (before the 4:00 PM Youth Mass)
• Youth Mass – Teen-led liturgy each Sunday at 4:00 PM
• Retreats – Parish weekends, Life Teen Summer Camp, or Steubenville West
• XLT Adoration Nights – Praise & worship nights with other parishes
• Mission Trips – Faith in action through service and witness
• Fundraisers – Fun and impactful ways to support retreat costs
• Small Groups – Real conversations, mentorship, and spiritual growth
• Service Projects – Bring hope to our community by serving others

This year, we’ll focus on how Christ’s radiant hope brings light to every part of life—and how teens are called to reflect that light into the world.

Why Life Teen?

High school is a time of searching, growing, and choosing who we want to be. Life Teen offers teens a place to belong, be heard, and be formed in truth and love.

We’ve seen teens encounter Christ and go on to transform families, schools, and communities. Their passion and purpose make them powerful witnesses to the world.

How to Register

Registration forms are available below or at the parish office.

REGISTRATION FORM

Contact Chris Bosn, our Youth Minister, at chrisbosn@stroseanthem.com or call the parish office for more information.

Join the Mission – Get Involved

We are always looking for faithful adults who want to help form the next generation of disciples. There are many ways to serve:

Core Team Members
Walk with teens through small groups, prayer, and discussions. Build relationships that foster faith and trust.

Core Team Assistants
Support the team behind the scenes—set up, check in, fill in when needed, and help keep things running smoothly.

Retreat Chaperones
Accompany teens on retreats where they build community, grow in faith, and encounter Christ in a powerful way.

Retreat Assistants
Help with logistics—cooking, setup, takedown, check-in, liturgy support—so the team can focus on ministering to the teens.

Guest Speakers
Share your story of how Christ brought light into your life. Teens are deeply moved by honest, real testimonies.

Retreats, Mission Trips, and Events

This year is full of amazing opportunities for spiritual growth, community, and fun:

• Parish Retreats – Encounter Christ in a deeper way
• Life Teen Summer Camp or Steubenville Conference
• XLT Adoration Nights with other parishes
• Mission Trips – Serve the poor, grow in discipleship
• Service Projects – Live the Gospel in action

Fundraising Opportunities

We have several fundraisers planned throughout the year to help make retreats and trips affordable.

To qualify for retreat discounts, teens must:

• Be registered in the Life Teen/Edge program
• Serve at the Youth Mass at least once a month
• Attend at least 50% of Life Teen sessions throughout the year

Youth Mass – Sundays at 4:00pm

The 4:00pm Youth Mass is the spiritual heartbeat of our ministry. Teens are invited to serve as lectors, altar servers, musicians, greeters, and more. Active participation in the liturgy helps teens take ownership of their faith.

Questions?

Please contact Chris Bosn at the parish office or email chrisbosn@stroseanthem.com.