Thanks for visiting our website! Here's what you should know:
You are loved--
just because. You are God's unique creation.
There is a place for you here--
whether you are a teenager looking to get involved or an adult looking to volunteer.
There are ways you can get involved--
from weekly gatherings and service projects to retreats and more.
come grow with us.
Mission
High School Life Nights are held from 6-8pm on the FIRST and THIRD Sunday of the month (think: ONE God, THREE Persons in the Trinity...if that helps you remember).
Come to the youth room for games, food, activities, talks, and small group discussions. Life Nights are built around a semester theme, but they can also stand alone--so whether you come once, or you come to every single Life Night, you'll always know what's going on! And remember: friends are always welcome (whether they go to St. T's or not)!
This year's theme is WORD FOR WORD--we'll be looking at Sacred Scripture and the important role it plays in our faith.
Come hang out at the Coffee Buddha (964 Perry Hwy) every Wednesday night from 7-9pm!
This is a great time to:
-get a delicious coffee/tea/cocoa
-do a little homework
-play board games
-have great conversation
-school the youth minister at foosball
-watch a movie
-or whatever else you want to do!
We'll be there every Wednesday night, so stop by and say hello!
The Coffee Buddha on Facebook
The second and fourth Sunday of the month belong to our middle schoolers--but you can help out as an EDGE Core Team member! If you would like to help as a member of the skit crew, or by leading icebreakers, small group discussions, and other activities, then EDGE Core is for you! All 9-12th graders are welcome to be a part of the awesomeness...what about you?
The middle school group meets from 6-8pm on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. EDGE Core Team members are asked to arrive at 5:30pm to go over details for the evening's schedule.
(DON'T FORGET: This is a great opportunity to get some service hours if you need them for school!)
The 39th annual March for Life will be held in Washington, DC on Monday, January 23!
Come be a voice for the voiceless as we join hundreds of thousands of people to defend the rights of the unborn! We'll have Mass at St. T's at 5am and board the bus at 5:30, and we'll be back around midnight. Forms and money ($10) are due January 18.
***This is an excused absence from all public and private schools. Please contact Jessie in advance for the necessary paperwork AND be sure to talk to your teachers! While this is an excused absence, we HIGHLY discourage you from attending if it means you will be missing a test/midterm.
March 30 is the Friday before Holy Week--so what better way to enter into the most important part of the Church year than by coming to the St. T's LENTEN LOCK-OUT?!
We'll start by helping out at the St. T's fish fry, then we'll head out for laser tag, bowling, and more! We'll also have midnight Mass, watch movies, and have a few pauses throughout the night to reflect on what Lent is all about! The "night" will end at 7am on Saturday morning. Cost is $45. Forms and money are due Wednesday, March 21, and scholarships are available!
Come face-to-face with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration! Join us once a month in the Daily Mass Chapel at St. Teresa's from 4:30-5:00pm for a short time of prayer through praise and worship music and a group reflection. Friends and family are always invited.
Spend a little quality time with Jesus!
Spring 2012 Face-to-Face Dates:
-February 2
-March 1
-May 3
What are you doing February 17-19?
Escape with us to a cozy cabin at Hidden Valley for a weekend of skiing, fun, and faith! Friends are welcome, and space is VERY limited! Cost depends on rentals, so check out the flier (available soon) for more info!
We will leave St. T's at 6pm on Friday night and return on Sunday no later than 2pm. Forms and money ($10) are due by Monday, February 13. You will bring your rental/lift ticket money with you.
Senior High Spring 2012 Permission Form.pdf
EDGE Live is the middle school youth group! We meet on the SECOND and FOURTH Sunday of the month from 6-8pm in the youth room. (Think: TWO Testaments--Old and New--and FOUR Gospels, if that helps you remember!)
This year's theme is SEVEN. At each EDGE Live session, we'll look at a "seven" of our faith: from the seven days of creation to the seven sorrows of Mary and everything in between! What do these sevens mean for us? How can we use them to grow in our faith? Find out at EDGE Live!
The Lovewalk for the Poor is an event that takes place around Valentine's Day each year as a way to help the poor of our diocese. After celebrating Mass at Sacred Heart in Shadyside, walkers carry donations of diapers, wipes, formula, and non-perishable food items to the East End Cooperative Shelter and Pantry.
This year's Lovewalk is February 12. We'll leave St. Teresa's at 1:00pm, come back to the youth room for pizza and discussion, and we'll be done at about 6:00pm. Parents are welcome as chaperones and drivers! Be sure to dress for the weather!
Spring 2012 Permission Form.pdf
Here's what we're up to...
Click on an event in the calendar for more details!
JUNIOR HIGH (7-8th)
JULY 9-13, 2012
Rising 7-8th graders have the opportunity to be a part of this brand new junior high mission trip! We'll be doing home repairs with the Pittsburgh Project, a well-established, community-based ministry on the North Side that has been hosting service camps for the last 25 years! We'll be staying in dorms on their campus for this five-day experience, and there will be plenty of awesome service, new friends, and FUN!
JULY 15-21, 2012 (location TBA)
All rising 9-12th graders are invited to come with us for a life-changing weekend in Appalachia doing home repairs for those living in poverty. There will be an application form, payments, fundraisers, and youth ministry participation requirements in order to be a part of this experience. Get ready for an amazing opportunity to be God's hands and feet to a hurting world!
Keep checking back--more info coming soon!
Senior High (9-12th)
It takes a lot of volunteers at many different levels to make a great youth ministry program happen. Do you love spending time with teenagers? The Core Team might be for you. Do you love to bake? Try being a part of Feed My Sheep. Whatever your gifts, there's some way YOU can get involved. Check out the opportunities below!
