LIFE TEEN is an international Catholic movement that serves the Church by providing resources and faith experiences that help lead teens closer to Christ. This is accomplished through a vibrant Eucharistic spirituality and by creating opportunities for teens to grow in their faith.
Life Teen began in 1985 as a single-parish program in Mesa, Arizona. As it grew in popularity with the teens, people around the country began to take notice. The simple model of a Mass focused on teens and their families, followed by a catechetical session called a “Life Night,” remains effective to this day.
In the past two decades, Life Teen has grown into one of the most prolific Catholic youth ministry programs in the world. Currently, more than 1,050 parishes in 22 countries implement the Life Teen model.
Because of our deep Eucharistic devotion, Life Teen has developed a spirituality that is:
100% Catholic
Obedient to the Magisterium
Centered on the Eucharist
Scriptural
Liturgical
Catechetical
Sacramental
on social justice
Comprehensive
Our spirituality guides us in everything we do. Life Teen models seven Core Values, prompted by the Holy Spirit, that illustrate our spirituality, ministry model and movement:
Eucharistic spirituality
Love
Joy
Affirmation
Authenticity
Evangelization
Primary vocation
It is through Christ, with Christ and in Christ that we do all things and give all glory to God. As a movement in the Church, we are guided by the teachings of Christ, His holy Word and His precious Body and Blood. Our entire ministry is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary so that we may be led to the feet of her son with the obedience she exemplified.
Taken from www.lifeteen.com