1. Overview

Picture young men from your youth ministry program kneeling at their ordination. Envision dozens – perhaps hundreds – of teenagers from your parish kneeling in silent Adoration of the Lord. Consider the effects of more families and parents fully engaged in the Mass and in Catholic youth ministry. Imagine the possibilities.

These are not just dreams; they are realities in many parishes.

The Life Teen and Edge National Training Conference offers foundational and advanced training in Catholic Youth Ministry to anyone working with middle school or high school teenagers. Whether you are just considering Edge or Life Teen or are in a fully functioning program, this training conference gives you the comprehensive approach and critical tools you need to be successful in catechizing today’s Catholic teenager.

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2. Sessions

Some sessions for those new to Life Teen/Edge include:

• Youth Mystery 101: Understanding the Current Youth Culture
• Hyperactive Humanity: Keys to relational ministry (separate Life Teen and Edge tracks)
• Rock-solid Catechesis: Insuring depth without sacrificing interest (separate Life Teen and Edge tracks)
• We’re on a Mission from God: Core Recruitment and Training
• Plus training on Liturgy, Music Minister Training, Life/Edge Night Planning, Weekly Activities and so much more!

Some sessions for Life Teen/Edge veterans include:

• On the same Key? Training your musicians to be music Ministers
• The Road Less Traveled: Taking Edge kids deeper
• Dealing with drama: navigating the everyday waters of adolescents
• LOL: Incorporating more fun and more media into your youth ministries
• Timeless Classics: Introducing teens to traditional Catholic prayers
• Plus training on Pastoral Care Plans, Parent Ministry, Catechesis, Leading an XLT, Presenting/Preaching, and more!

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3. Event Details

• Date: October 10-13, 2010
• Location: *Houston Area
  St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

  7901 Bay Branch Drive

  The Woodlands, TX 77382
• Begins: Sunday, October 10
  • Registration begins at 12:00pm
  • Opening Session begins at 2:00pm
• Ends: 12:00pm on Wednesday, October 13
• Costs:
  • $350 (includes registration and materials, dinner Sunday, lunch/dinner Monday, lunch/dinner Tuesday)
  • $30 per person – Shuttles will be in the morning and evening between the hotel and the conference site.

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4. Registration

PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING:
New 2010 Life Teen Event Registration and Payment Policies
To register, follow the steps below:

1. Register Online
2. Download Info Packet
3. Download Participant Agreement

Cancellation Policy: Life Teen will retain $50 of the registration fee upon cancellation. There are no refunds given if you cancel less than 1 week prior to the event or for “no-shows”. To cancel, please call Tobi Ballentine: 480.820.7001

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5. Hotel

Conference participants must make reservations for their stay.

• Drury Hotel and Suite, 28099 I-45 N, The Woodlands, TX 77380
• Single/Double: $91.99 per night (plus tax)
• Suite: $111.99 per night (plus tax)
• Reservations may be made by calling 1-800-325-0720, reference Life Teen. Reservations must be made by September 15 to obtain room rate. After that rooms are available at the discounted price based on room availability.
• Breakfast is served at the hotel

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6. Transportation

• Fly into/out of either Houston airport (Hobby or George Bush International)
• Ground Transportation is not provided

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