Mass, Prayer, Bible Study, Catechesis, LIFE Nights, Social Activities, Sports, and spending time in the prescence of our Savior!
Music
Matt Maher, Tom Booth, David Crowder, Chris Tomlin, Robbie Seay Band, and much much more...
Movies
The Passion of Christ, and way more than I could ever list
Television
TV is from the devil! lol
Books
Bible, Catechism, and more
Heroes
Our Heroes
The Trinity (God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit), The Pope, our Bishops and Cardinals, Fr Kieran, Fr Raphael, All Priests, Deacon Chuck, Deacon Milford, All Deacons, Our Parish Staff, Our CORE Team, and
About me: What is LIFE Teen?
LIFE Teen is a Catholic-centered program open to teens (grades 9-12) of all faiths. It is a total youth ministry package. Translation: it takes care of your spiritual, social, educational, and emotional needs. Come join the largest and most dynamic Catholic youth program in the country! Over 100,000 teens make the LIFE Teen Program their home on Sunday nights. LIFE meets every Sunday night, starting with the 5pm Teen Mass and followed by the LIFE Teen Program. Bring yourself and your friends! For more information, email the youth minister, Brandon Eckerson, at beckerson@stacc.net or call him at the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish office: (623) 935.2151. What exactly happens at LIFE Teen?
Every Sunday night after the 5 pm Teen Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas, the teens gather at the YMCA from 6:30-8:30 pm. There we'll be having either an educational, issue, or social night. At an educational night, a Church teaching is explained, such as Mary's role in the Church. An issue night focuses on an issue in teens' lives, such as stress, alcohol, or peer pressure. The third type of night that could be going on is a social night, where we all just hang out and have fun. Some past social events have included broomball ice hockey, bowling, and at least three times a year we have a giant party where there's food, music, and games such as bungee trampoline's, joust, G-Force tumbler, basketball, and lots of people. Regardless of what type of night it is, you're sure to meet people, learn something, and definitely have a good time. What is Core?
While the youth minister works hard every day of the week with the teens of our parish, there is no way that he can do it all by himself. The Core team is a group of volunteers that plan LIFE nights, organize retreats, get to know all of the teens that are involved in the program, and invite more teens to join. Almost all of the Core members started as teens in the program who wanted to stay involved after they left high school. In addition, some Core members also sing in the choir, edit LIFE videos, and take pictures for the website.
Who I'd like to meet: When is LIFE Teen? The LIFE Teen Mass is celebrated every Sunday night at 5:00pm so come join us and bring a friend. All High school teens are welcome to join us for LIFE TEEN afterward!
The Eucharist is...
"The Source and Summit of our Faith..."
Thank you so much, I really really need them. Things are so crazy nowadays!
I'll hopefully be back down in a few more weeks. I'm starting a new job, so when I know what the scheduling is like I'll have a more accurate guesstimate.
ohh awesome! yeaah I really wanna go bc it will be my last retreat. will you be in the office this week, cuz I wanna come get one of those forms. thx for the info!
Hey brandon! I hope all is well 4 u an ur fam. I miss u all at mass. I wantd to know when the next spring retreat will be. Well get bak at me if u can. Much praises~jax
WE ARE BLESSED WITH YOUR FRIENDSHIP. SENDING YOU MUCH LOVE! XOXO – Jacqueline Stevens & Peter Chandler, Co-founders Cherubs 4 Children ;-)
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. ” (John 13:34,35)
LOVE IS ALL WE NEED!
JACQUELINE STEVENS & JR ROCKEFELLER ARE PLANNING AN INSPIRATIONAL MUSICAL EVENT WITH CHERUBS 4 CHILDREN! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! MUSICIANS AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING, PLEASE CONTACT US!
Thank you for your friendship & support. TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE! - Jacqueline Stevens & Peter Chandler, Co-founders Cherubs 4 Children ;-)
I am doing great down here! I love it;) I am hanging out with all the Theater,Music, and Art kids. I have written two articles so far and they should be up at azstarnet. com. I did Catalina Foothills vs. Flowing Wells and Tucson High vs. North Canyon
I understand. I was watching Fox at the time, which usually puts me on the defensive, especially Hanity.
But Georgetown is really great. It's challenged me and introduced me to a lot of new things. DC is a whole different atmosphere then Tempe, and I never wanna leave. I've definitely caught the political fever. I'm trying to get an internship on Capital Hill or the White House this summer.
How is everything going back there? How's your family and life teen?
You may be surprised to know, but a lot has changed since Lincoln was around. We have a few more states and slavery is now condemned by all Americans, for examole. Not to mention republicans 100 years ago are extremely different then republicans today. And, I vote for who I think is better for this country and not for a specific party. I'm independent, but the race this year my change that.
hmm... is bible study at 7 on thurs? also greg said he would go on the trip but umm were coming late because i have that show with jojo and the chior that night. so well leave like right after the show is over i begged him to go late because last years retreate helped me so much brandon, you have no idia it was right at the time when i needed it and when i was stuck in a huge mess you through god helped me see through that and get passed it so i really wanted to go.
B-ran, Ahhhhhhhhhh i'm so freakin sadd...but i have to say before i go Thank you, for having faith in me always. Thank you for picking me to go to N.D that trip not only changed my life, but i'm very sure thats how me and Nick became such great friends. Thank you for going to my Plays and Dance show :D it ment alot to see you and lisa there :). Thank you for just being apart of my life. I'm glad i've made you proud, but i'll make you prouder.... [if thats a word] and i know its lame i'm myspacing you a huge thank you but we both know that i'd just cry if i did it in person... i mean i'm balling my eyes out now. Dont forget about me now that you have like a billion new teens. This new youth group is going to be amazing, Tonight was WOW so it must get way better :)
Remember, I'm your Favorite :) hahaha justkidding.
oh and also just know that i'm going to tell everyone i meet how fun being apart of a youth group was, some how i'm going to introduce faith to someone just by the memories and friends i've made while apart of lifeteen. Loveyou, TrishaRose
so i dont know if you know this or not but almost every other week i say im going to go to bible study but i never fall through with it but tomorrow im most def going to go.
Oh sounds exciting! Tell me how it goes. College is alright. Studying,football games, meeting new people, and working at a newspaper. Everything that could be expected of a college student I guess.
What are you doing up so late mister?!
Thank you so much, I really really need them. Things are so crazy nowadays!
I'll hopefully be back down in a few more weeks. I'm starting a new job, so when I know what the scheduling is like I'll have a more accurate guesstimate.
I am fully clothed!!
hahahaha.
he probably will say something when he see's the pictures though
haha
You:Take it easy
BCFLS: you sound white
You: you barely got the tip?
BCFLS:uhhhh whhhaaaat? What does that mean?
who? hahah ok, well i already asked him and he said he totally would but hes like amazing.
and im pretty sure he does christian music too. his name is carson parks.
www.myspace.com/carsonparksmusic
brandon!!! i have the perfect singer for retreat if you dont have one already! hit me up!
ohh awesome! yeaah I really wanna go bc it will be my last retreat. will you be in the office this week, cuz I wanna come get one of those forms. thx for the info!
Hey brandon! I hope all is well 4 u an ur fam. I miss u all at mass. I wantd to know when the next spring retreat will be. Well get bak at me if u can. Much praises~jax
i was going to put the one where you had me in like a head lock grip but i look stupid. hahaha
i'm glad i made your day :D
Go look at my heros :)
just thought id say hey there!
how was your christmas? and new years lol?!
i hope it was good.
anything new and exciting happening at STA?or with you and the fam? or just same old same old?
hey
WE ARE BLESSED WITH YOUR FRIENDSHIP.
SENDING YOU MUCH LOVE! XOXO – Jacqueline Stevens & Peter Chandler, Co-founders Cherubs 4 Children ;-)
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” (John 13:34,35)
LOVE IS ALL WE NEED!
JACQUELINE STEVENS & JR ROCKEFELLER ARE PLANNING AN INSPIRATIONAL MUSICAL EVENT WITH CHERUBS 4 CHILDREN! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! MUSICIANS AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING, PLEASE CONTACT US!
Thank you for your friendship & support. TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE! - Jacqueline Stevens & Peter Chandler, Co-founders Cherubs 4 Children ;-)
SENDING YOU MUCH LOVE! XOXO
WHAHAHA!!
I CAN DO ANYTHING I WANT BC IM DAVE LIEBERMAN!!!
somewhere it was supposed to say, that I cried when I found out who was elected. haha.
Man my mind is off right now .
Ugh. Is it sad when I found out who was elected?
I am doing great down here! I love it;) I am hanging out with all the Theater,Music, and Art kids. I have written two articles so far and they should be up at azstarnet. com. I did Catalina Foothills vs. Flowing Wells and Tucson High vs. North Canyon
Hey B-RAN
How are you doing?
You should get stuff to do this! Pretty crazy! I want to do it.
I understand. I was watching Fox at the time, which usually puts me on the defensive, especially Hanity.
But Georgetown is really great. It's challenged me and introduced me to a lot of new things. DC is a whole different atmosphere then Tempe, and I never wanna leave. I've definitely caught the political fever. I'm trying to get an internship on Capital Hill or the White House this summer.
How is everything going back there? How's your family and life teen?
You may be surprised to know, but a lot has changed since Lincoln was around. We have a few more states and slavery is now condemned by all Americans, for examole. Not to mention republicans 100 years ago are extremely different then republicans today. And, I vote for who I think is better for this country and not for a specific party. I'm independent, but the race this year my change that.
hmm... is bible study at 7 on thurs?
also greg said he would go on the trip but umm were coming late because i have that show with jojo and the chior that night.
so well leave like right after the show is over i begged him to go late because last years retreate helped me so much brandon, you have no idia it was right at the time when i needed it and when i was stuck in a huge mess you through god helped me see through that and get passed it so i really wanted to go.
B-ran,
Ahhhhhhhhhh i'm so freakin sadd...but i have to say before i go Thank you, for having faith in me always. Thank you for picking me to go to N.D that trip not only changed my life, but i'm very sure thats how me and Nick became such great friends. Thank you for going to my Plays and Dance show :D it ment alot to see you and lisa there :). Thank you for just being apart of my life.
I'm glad i've made you proud, but i'll make you prouder.... [if thats a word] and i know its lame i'm myspacing you a huge thank you but we both know that i'd just cry if i did it in person... i mean i'm balling my eyes out now.
Dont forget about me now that you have like a billion new teens. This new youth group is going to be amazing, Tonight was WOW so it must get way better :)
Remember, I'm your Favorite :)
hahaha justkidding.
oh and also just know that i'm going to tell everyone i meet how fun being apart of a youth group was, some how i'm going to introduce faith to someone just by the memories and friends i've made while apart of lifeteen.
Loveyou,
TrishaRose
so i dont know if you know this or not but almost every other week i say im going to go to bible study but i never fall through with it but tomorrow im most def going to go.
and i hope tonight went great!
Oh sounds exciting! Tell me how it goes. College is alright. Studying,football games, meeting new people, and working at a newspaper. Everything that could be expected of a college student I guess.