This mission is accomplished by providing community, faith experiences and resources that help lead parents and families closer to Christ. Not only does Parent Life address the realities and issues that affect parents and their teens, but also the relationship the parents have with God. Teens, parents, the Life Teen program and the parish at large benefit greatly from this ministry.

Parent Life seeks to lead parents and their families closer to Christ by:

• Providing parents of teens opportunities to support and assist the local Life Teen and Edge programs

• Offering parents an opportunity to support their teens and youth ministry program through intercessory prayer

• Providing an opportunity for parents to build community with other parents and families through Parent Life Gatherings

• Providing practical resources to help parents grow in their faith and spirituality and assist them in leading their teens closer to Christ

• Providing retreat opportunities for parents and families

• Assisting parents in understanding the cultural dynamics of their teen’s world so they can parent more effectively

By offering parents opportunities to serve and to grow spiritually, the ministry allows parents to model a vibrant Catholic faith for their teens. Statistics show that families that pray, attend Mass and serve together are happier, more connected and can have a major impact on the parish community. In the following chapters, you will learn about the structure of the Parent Life ministry as well as how to get this ministry started in your parish.

Parent Life Resources

Family Events

Lunches are needed for 15-20 people on a Saturday and occassionally during the week. Baked goods are needed for special events as well.

• Volunteer on Construction Site:
A Habitat home is on average 3 bedroooms and 1,200 square feet. From foundation to dedication, it takes about 4 months working 2 days a week with 15 volunteers working at a time to complete one home.

Construction experience is not required. If you don't want to build but enjoy being on the construction site, a volunteer is needed. This person would help to make sure all volunteers are signed in and generally help the site supervisor.

All construction volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

Thanksgiving Basket Project
This is held the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving weekend at an area participating church. This includes a prayer service, loading family meal groceries, and driving with your family to drop off all the trimmings for a thanksgiving meal to a family in need.

Special Olympics Mid-Winter Classic
Saturday in late Feb. or early March at the Citadel
Hundreds of athletes from around the state will be competing in many events, including power lifting, basketball skills, team handball, bowling, badminton, and table tennis. Officials with the games structure volunteer assignments for the day of the event and both middle and high school students are encouraged to volunteer with theri families. This makes an excellent service project for confirmation candidates, so mark it on your calendars.

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