Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, California, for example, presents a dynamic program. Their goals include leadership opportunities in liturgy, retreats and Christian service. Their Confirmation program teaches students to build community as part of their individual faith journeys. Among the programs offered by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry are immersion programs for youth ministry leaders, such as the recent trips to India and El Salvador . Build community in your own school and parish by offering Christian service to those in need.
Teens often go to the mall or the movies together.
Gather your friends and classmates once a month and rotate through some of your parish Masses as a group. Go out for breakfast afterward. Build a habit of praying together that you can carry forward through your college and adult years. To support your personal development, build a habit of prayer. One useful aid is the Jesuit site that offers a daily 10-minute guided Scripture reading and meditation.