STA Youth Newsletter - Friday, May 5th, 2017
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May 5, 2017STAY Youth Ministry and Confirmation 2016-2017 Year
Dear Teens and Parents,
Happy Easter (Still)!! Please take a moment to check out the latest announcements. You won't regret it!- 1-2 MORE YOUTH Requested to help serve lemonade tomorrow (Saturday, May 6), 10am-12pm for the annual May Day Parade. Please Sign up if you are available and/or let Chris know ASAP. Thanks!
- Exciting new CATHOLIC PARENT and SPONSOR RESOURCES from Life Teen available to you! Instructions to access website below.
- More Event photos have been uploaded to our Facebook page albums. Check out our trip to Six Flags, December and March eXaLT events!
- Confirmation Session 12 for students this Saturday. See you tomorrow!
- Snack support for tomorrow's Confirmation Session and Sunday's EDGE and Life Teen Sessions would be greatly appreciated. - Please consider Signing up :)
- DYR Registration is NOW SOLD OUT, 3 Spots remain for Life Teen Summer Camp, & Steubenville Youth Conference Registration deadline is June 1st. Scroll down to learn more.
In Christ,
Chris Mardesich
Youth Minister
COME VOLUNTEER!
Hey Teens! We are in need of a few more youth to help serve lemonade in front of St. Thomas Aquinas Church Tomorrow from 10am-12pm! The community needs your help! Sign up to serve and find out more by clicking on this link.
As part of our Catholic community, we are pleased to announce that you have access to Parent Life at ltparentlife.com. This domain is an avenue of encouragement and inspiration to all parents of teens at subscribing Life Teen and Edge parishes. We don’t claim to have all the answers, but we can promise that as a parent, you will find the support, helpful tips, and encouragement you need as you journey with your children through their teenage years.
To register and gain access to these amazing Catholic resources, simply email Chris Mardesich to request our Parish Access Code.
Create an account now and begin growing in the faith together as a family! Having problems creating an account? Just ask Chris.
Did you know?
The following STAY event photos are available to check out on our FB Page:- Six Flags Magic Mountain Trip
- December eXaLT Family Event
- March eXaLT Family Event
Check out our page here:CONFIRMATION STUDENT SESSION 12 TOMORROW:
This is our LAST session before the BIG DAY Next weekend. See you then!
Don't forget rehearsals with your SPONSOR are scheduled for Friday (May 12th) from 7pm-8:30pm at SAG. More details, including seating chart, dress code, etc. to be sent next week.
Mark your calendars for Life Teen Inspiration! (7th Grade-12th Grade)
It's never too early to plan ahead! If your teen might be interested and/or you might be interested in chaperoning as a parent, send us a heads up! Check out photos of our last trip on our Facebook page. 
SNACK SUPPORT NEEDED FOR UPCOMING GATHERINGS
Dear Parents, please consider volunteering to provide food and snacks for one of our upcoming Confirmation, Edge, or Life Teen Sessions. Click Here to go directly to our sign-up spreadsheet! Your support is greatly appreciated!DIOCESAN YOUTH RETREATJune 11-16, 2017
Zephyr Point Conference Center
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
UPDATE: Registration for the 2017 Diocesan Youth Retreat is now filled to capacity. If your child is still interested in attending, follow the directions to register below and you will be added to the waitlist. You will be notified should space become available.
St. Thomas Aquinas Youth Will be joining hundreds of Teenagers from all over the San Jose Diocese (Graduating 8th graders through graduating Seniors) to participate in the Diocese' largest high school youth ministry event of the year--DYR!We are pleased to announce that the Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR) registration is officially open! Please follow the link below:
· Please note that the registration this year is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Click on the green ‘Tickets’ button on the upper right corner to register your teen. Parents with multiple teens will have to submit a separate registration for each teen.
· For financial assistance, please contact your Parish Youth Ministry Coordinator / Parish Leader first. Limited scholarships are available through the Diocese. Scholarships will be granted based on need.
Check out some footage from last year's amazing week! LIFE TEEN SUMMER CAMPJune 26-July 1, 2017
Big Bear Lake, CA
Register before space fills up! Segmented payment plans available.
We are created for great things. We are meant to live with a joy that penetrates the darkness of this world. We desire more from our relationships and experiences. We want to live a bold life. We crave a love that will never leave us. We are meant to experience life.Summer Camp with Life Teen is an incredible opportunity to bring your teens into an incredible experience of life. For over 10 years, Life Teen has provided experiences at summer camp where your middle school youth and high school teens are able to able to be free and confident in themselves, develop new friendships with other teens from your parish, and encounter God working in their lives. This is the summer that you begin to experience a bigger and better life than you ever thought possible.
Summer Camp Registration is now ready! Reserve a spot for your teen by filling out this form and turning in your deposit ASAP.
Space is limited (Last year we had a waitlist).
Life Teen Summer Camp Promo Video STEUBENVILLE NOR CAL YOUTH CONFERENCEJuly 28-July 30, 2017
CSU East Bay // Hayward, CA
DEADLINE to Register; June 1st, 2017. Contact Chris for Registration Info. Scholarships or personalized payment plans may be available.
Each summer, Life Teen hosts six different Steubenville Youth Conferences (East, West, NYC, Atlanta, Lone Star, and NorCal) with the hopes of strengthening and inspiring teens and youth groups in their collective journeys to Christ. Evangelistic in nature, these weekend conferences are both a great “introduction” to the Gospel message for new or younger teens, while offering deep and moving experiences of prayer and fellowship for even your Youth Group regulars.
Cost: $350, including transportation, onsite housing, and t-shirt. Email Chris to register for this event, a first-ever in our area! 
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CONFIRMATION, EDGE AND LIFE TEEN FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR WINTER/SPRING CALENDARS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:EDGE, Confirmation, & Life Teen Calendars
LIFE TEEN SUMMER CAMP
Big Bear, CA
June 26-July 1, 2017
Transformation happens here. Powerful Catholic sessions and prayer experiences, combined with ropes courses, kayaking, and nighttime activities will leave you with a Christ-filled experience that you will never forget. BIBLES AND BURRITOS
Select Wednesdays, 4-5pm dates TBD pending interest.
STAY Dermody
Do you own a Bible that's collecting dust because you aren't sure how to use it? Join us after school and we'll show you how to listen to God speaking to you through Scripture! Yes, the Bible is more than just "relevant," it's the Living Word. EDGE OVERNIGHT LOCK-IN
St. Thomas Aquinas
Date TBD, 7pm-9am
Lock-ins are fun, messy, and a great way to invite your friends to church! Bring your sleeping bags, pillows, and get your game on for games that will last through the night. OFFSITE DAYS AWAY
Various Locations
Check the semester calendar (soon to be uploaded on our website) for offsite social events that happen periodically throughout the year. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Throughout the year
Check future newsletters for opportunities and sign-ups for youth to give back to our communities! DIOCESAN YOUTH RETREAT
Zephyr, Lake Tahoe
June 11-16, 2017
In the beautiful setting of South Lake Tahoe, these five days away will leave you with faith-filled talks, activities, and no doubt that God is at work in your life. DYR is one of the largest collaborative events put together for the teens of our Diocese. STEUBENVILLE CONFERENCE
CSU Eastbay, Hayward, CA
July 28-30
Have you ever felt the energy of thousands of teens in the same room, on fire for their faith? Just recently, it was announced that a Steubenville Conference would be hosted in our area! Join us for a weekend trip to Hayward, where you'll hear some amazing talks, celebrate Mass, play frisbee with nuns, and grow closer to your faith.
