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Mark Hart

Mark Hart is the Executive Vice President of Life Teen. He has been working in youth ministry since 1991, starting full-time youth ministry in 1995. Mark has a B.A. in Communications from the University of Notre Dame. A perpetual student, Mark continues to study theology, philosophy, ecclesiology, ministry and catechetics. Mark’s main focus, however, is his primary vocation. He loves spending time with his family. Date nights with his wife, Melanie, and tea parties with his three daughters keep Mark healthy, happy and humble.

“…I have a true love for the authenticity and honesty of teenagers. It is one of the greatest joys in the world to see them ‘get it’ and to witness their transformation when they come to believe in God’s love for them.”

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Sunday Sunday Sunday Podcast – Third Sunday of Lent 2010

by Mark Hart on March 1, 2010
Readings for the Third Sunday of Lent (Year C): Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15; Psalm 103: 1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11; 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12; Luke 13:1-9.
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Sunday Sunday Sunday Podcast – Second Sunday of Lent 2010

by Mark Hart on February 24, 2010
Turning the Lights On. Second Sunday of Lent (Year C): Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Psalm 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14; Philipians 3:17—4:1 or 3:20—4:1; Luke 9:28b-36.
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The Nominees for Outstanding Performance in a Catholic Youth Ministry Setting are…

by Mark Hart on February 17, 2010
The Oscars are right around the corner. Hollywood’s best and brightest will hoist their little gold trophies and celebrate the highest award their craft has to offer. The earth will applaud, but will heaven?
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Sunday Sunday Sunday Podcast – First Sunday of Lent 2010

by Mark Hart on February 16, 2010
Fat Chance? Slim Chance?. Readings for the First Sunday of Lent (Year C): Deuteronomy 26:4-10; Psalm 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15; Romans 10:8-13; Luke 4:1-13.
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Teens bored by the Bible? 10 questions to ask yourself

by Mark Hart on February 12, 2010
Over the past almost 20 years I’ve had enjoyed countless glorious failures (and some graced successes) when opening God’s Word with young people and the one thing I know for a fact is this: teens do care about the Bible. Teens actually love the Scriptures when they are unpacked and taught well.
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Sunday, Sunday, Sunday – 02/14/2010

by Mark Hart on February 8, 2010
Fat Chance? Slim Chance?. Readings for the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Jeremiah 17:5-8; Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20; Luke 6:17, 20-26. Host: Mark Hart Producer: Greg Iwinski Theme Music: Ryan Brehm Hear the Podcast [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Subscribe to the Podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes. [RSS MP3] Add the [...]
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Do you really want to change a teen’s life?

by Mark Hart on February 2, 2010
If you want to change a teenager’s life than don’t just pray for them…pray with them.
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A Prescription for Good Core Team Health: Vitamin (Cycle) C

by Mark Hart on January 11, 2010
Recently during Mass my eldest daughter noticed something during the gospel proclamation – specifically, that St. Luke was not one of the original twelve apostles. I later tried to explain that St. Luke was a traveling companion of St. Paul and a convert to the faith, but not one of the original twelve men that [...]
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Life Teen’s 2010 Theme: “Behold the Mystery”

by Mark Hart on December 22, 2009
The Acts of the Apostles is one of the great gems of the Bible. Nestled – almost hidden – between the Gospels and St. Paul’s “guide to Christian living” (the epistles), St. Luke’s Acts not only offers insights into where the Church came from, but often where She is going. One particular scene in the Acts [...]
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Christmas for Your Core Team

by Mark Hart on November 10, 2009
It is that time of year again… lists, shopping, wrapping, trying to figure out the perfect gift for every person in your life. For youth ministers, here’s the million-dollar question: What do you get the most dedicated Core Team on the planet on a youth ministry budget? How do you honor those who give [...]
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