We’ve had an exciting year (re)launching Youth Ministry — and we’re just getting started. Whether you’re in Catholic school, public school, or homeschooled — you belong here.
This fall, we officially launch Life Teen at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, focusing on high school teens (Grades 9–12).
Life Teen is more than a program — it’s a global movement to ignite the fire of faith through authentic community, relevant teaching, Eucharistic spirituality, and a deep relationship with Jesus Christ.
🌎 What is Life Teen?
Life Teen is an international Catholic youth ministry movement present in over 2,000 parishes across 30 countries, all dedicated to helping teens encounter Christ and discover the joy of the Gospel.
At Holy Name, Life Teen will provide high school teens with real opportunities to explore their faith, connect with a vibrant community, and grow into the young men and women God created them to be.
🔥 Who We Are – Ignite the Fire at HNJ
HNJ Youth Ministry is a place where teens are seen, known, and loved — and where they can experience the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith in a way that is engaging, personal, and lasting.
Through Life Teen, we aim to help teens:
Encounter Jesus through the Eucharist
Build meaningful friendships rooted in faith
Discover their God-given purpose
Serve the parish and wider community with joy
✝️ Our Mission
To lead teens closer to Christ by creating a space where they can:
Explore their Catholic faith
Grow in prayer and worship
Build authentic community
Serve with generosity
All anchored firmly in the sacramental life of the Church and the core values of Life Teen.
🌱 Our Vision
We believe teens are not just the future of the Church — they are the now of the Church.
Through Life Nights, retreats, praise and worship, small groups, and parish involvement, we seek to ignite a lifelong journey of discipleship that will transform our teens — and through them, the world.
Stay Connected!
Life Teen at HNJ launched September 7, 2025!
Watch the parish bulletin, Flocknote, and social media for updates.
Register for Life Teen and check out our calendar: https://linktr.ee/HNJ_LT
Follow us on Instagram: hnjparishyouthministry
Join our Flocknote Group: https://holynameofjesuschurchpa.flocknote.com/youth
How You Can Help
Pray for Our Teens and Our Mission
We invite the entire parish community to pray for the youth of Holy Name, our Life Teen Core Team, and the success of this new ministry.
Please consider offering a Rosary every Thursday for our teens and for the renewal of our Church through the next generation.
Join Our Life Teen Core Team!
Do you feel called to walk with teens on their journey of faith?
We are building a team of faith-filled adults who are passionate about leading teens closer to Christ.
We are especially looking for men and women who can commit to relational ministry — sharing faith, building community, and living the Gospel by example.
You don’t need to be a theologian — just someone willing to love, serve, and accompany our high school teens as they grow in their Catholic faith.
If you’re interested in learning more about serving on our Life Teen Core Team, we’d love to talk with you!
Questions Contact Guy Starsnic, Youth Minister: hnjparishyouthministry@gmail.com
