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What does a "Life Night" look like?
Every Sunday before mass we will be gathering in the Venetian, each night is divided in 4 different phases: we gather, proclaim, break and are Send. During the Proclaim and the break sessions, we will learn about a topic or the teaching for the night, and after that we will Break into groups for Family Group discussion where teens discuss how the topic of the night applies to their lives. Lastly, we gather together to close the night in prayer and go to mass together.
How much of a time commitment is it to be a Core member?
As a Life Teen Core member, you are committing to Sundays from 3:00pm to 6:30pm every week. We gather in the Lobby of the Venetian to welcome teens as they arrive, the Life Night session will be at the Venetian from 3:15pm to 5:15pm and then we will attend 5:30pm mass together.
Do I teach or write lesson plans?
No, the talks are given by the Youth Ministers or a guest speaker. Your responsibility is to guide conversation afterward in your Family Group. All small group questions are provided ahead of time. Actually the whole plan for the night is provided ahead of time, so there will be enough time to prepare.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes, in order to volunteer as a Core member you must be 21 years old.
Do I need to have a background check?
Yes. We will need to comply with all the safe environment, finger priniting and background check required by the Diocese of St Petersburg. Please contact Deacon Hector for more information.
How long is the commitment?
We ask all of our Core members to commit to the entire School Year to help maintain a level of consistency. That said, you can join later on in the year as long as you can commit to the remainder of the year!
How much do I need to know in the way of Scripture, theology, etc.?
You don't need to come in with any prior knowledge. We will teach you everything that you need to know. Actually all the materials are provided by Lifeteen, including the trainings to guide the sessions.
If you're interested in volunteering for middle school or high school youth ministry programs, please email: [email protected]