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"Ask Jesus what He wants from you and be brave"
Pope Francis

Life Teen Calendar

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Add our Google Calendar to your calendar here: 

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=c3Bpcml0b2ZjaHJpc3Qub3JnXzFzaGptYzI0cm5qM3BpOHB1c3EwaTNtczJjQGdyb3VwLmNhbGVuZGFyLmdvb2dsZS5jb20

Covid Policy


I am so excited that youth ministries are starting up again!  It's been so long since we've met in-person for youth group!  

This year, there is going to be a little bit of extra paperwork than normal because of the obvious risks involved in meeting in-person during the Pandemic.  We want to assure that everyone follows proper Covid protocol in order to keep everyone safe and healthy, and that everyone is aware of the risks.

What are we doing to ensure the safety of everyone involved?
  • Temperatures will be taken for all volunteers and participants before the event begins.  Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 or higher will be asked to stay home.
  • Social distancing will take place
  • Masks are required by all throughout the duration of their time in the building.
  • Hand sanitizer will be provided and everyone will be asked to use it upon entry and at various times throughout the event.
  • All surfaces a person may come in contact with (including but not limited to chairs, tables, doors, pens, etc.) will be sanitized both before and after the event.
  • Handouts will be minimal and only as-needed
  • No food or drink will be shared

The forms below only need to be filled out once for recurring events, such as Life Teen and Edge.  However, you may be asked to fill it out again for special events, such as off-campus activities (like retreats or field trips) or special gatherings/meetings.  Please make sure you bring this along with you to the first event you attend.

COVID-19-Arch-of-Den-and-Parishes-Navigating-Ministry-Events-08-2020-ver-2-English-1.pdf

COVID19 Risk Acknowledgement Form.pdf

Sign Up for Life Teen Here!

Life Teen is a drop-in program.  We do not take attendance or require that anyone attends.  There are NO registration fees.  However, we do need teen and parent contact information, both for logistical reasons (communicating about important events), but for safety reasons as well.  Please take a few moments to fill out the contact information form below.  Thank you!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1d-J91Ph4cBtgTVrP3J45C9JjGzlbnsJ_0jN07PKgLZ4/viewform 

Sign Up for our LIFE TEEN Email/Text Message List!

It's fast to sign up.  It's private (your phone number is not shared with anyone, not even SOC staff).  Stay up-to-date with information about the Life Teen Ministry!   Visit www.flocknote.com/spiritofchrist to sign up or text SOC to 84576. 

Life Teen on Social Media

Check out our various social media accounts JUST for YOU!
Facebook
​SpiritOfChristYouthMinistry/ 
Twitter
@soclifeteen_con
Instagram
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Meet the Core Team

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Meet Richard Deanda.  Richard is the Director of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries at Spirit of Christ Catholic Community, and has been since 2000.  Richard has been a parishioner of Spirit of Christ for most of his adult life.  He has his master's degree in Theology from Ave Maria's Institute for Pastoral Theology.  He loves Star Wars, words, sword fights, philosophy and martial arts.  Two of Richard's favorite Saints are Saint Augustine and Pope Saint John Paul II.  If you hang around Richard enough, you might hear him say, "The world rises and falls on definitions."  Come to Life Teen on Sunday nights after the 5:00 pm Life Teen Mass to get to know him better!

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 Meet Krissy Jensen.  Krissy is the Director of Youth Ministry at Spirit of Christ and has been working in the Youth Ministry here since 2007.  Krissy has been a part of the Spirit of Christ Community her entire faith life.  Krissy's favorite Saints are Saint Terese of Lisieux and Pope Saint John Paul II.  Krissy graduated from CU Boulder with a degree in English and has her Certificate in Youth Ministry from the Franciscan University of Steubenville through the Augustine Institute.  She loves to run, she loves her dog, and she loves Nutella and bacon!  Come to Life Teen on Sunday nights to get to know her better!  Click here to read her Catholic blog:  http://krissykandid.blogspot.com/

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Meet Mary Ann Mahoney.  Mary Ann has been part of the Core Team since 2001.  She has been at Spirit of Christ since the 1980's, until Fr. Ken convinced her to go to China.  Two of her favorite Saints are St. Augustine and St. Hilarius (for who her car is named).  After six years in China and a journey back to SOC, she became involved with youth ministry and can't seem to leave because spending time with amazing teens and watching them grow closer to Jesus is the best way to start a new week.  During the week, Mary Ann teaches first grade and manages data and assessment at a school in Denver.  Whenever possible, she spends time with her nieces and nephews.  She loves laughing, traveling, cupcakes, things that are pink and/or sparkly and all forms of chocolate (FYI - white chocolate is not chocolate).  Her special skills are dish washing, dessert making and fun fonts.  Come to Life Teen to meet Mary Ann!

Meet Joe O'Hayre.  Joe has been a member of the Life Teen Core Team since
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Meet Kat O'Hayre. Kat has been a member of the Life Teen Core Team since 2013.  Before she was on the Core Team, though, Kat was a member of the Edge junior high program’s “J-Core Team,” while also participating in the Life Teen program as a high school student.  Kat is a proud Standley Lake Gator, Life Teen grad, and CU Buff!  Kat believes that “Life is funny and full of surprises. If you give God all of it – your time, your heart, your life – all of it will multiply.  Life Teen and youth ministry have been huge examples of this in my life thus far.  Live with zeal in God’s love.”  Kat loves God, family, friends, sunshine, dancing, tennis, sci-fi, and candy.  Her favorite Saints are Saint Philomena and Saint Padre Pio.  She wants you to remember that “Not all of us can do great things.  But we can do small things with great love” – Mother Teresa.  She also believes that “To live would be awfully big adventure” – Peter Pan.  Come to Life Teen and meet Kat! 


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Meet Katie Siems.  Katie has been a member of the Life Teen Core Team since 2017. While in high school she was involved in SOC's confirmation and J-Core programs as a leader. She currently working as a chiropractic assistant at Lifetime Health and Wellness, and loves to help people improve themselves. Additionally Katie also enjoys writing, hiking (especially with her dog Rocket), anything considered nerdy so basically she is a huge fan of STAR WARS. Her favorite color is orange which is proof by her orange car. Her favorite saints are St. Therese of Lisiuex, St. Anne, St. Joseph, St. Michael the Arc Angel, and St. Anthony. Come to Life Teen after the 5:00pm mass and get to know Katie!
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Meet Vic Whisenant.  Vic has been a member of the Core Team since 2017!  She attended high school at Jefferson Academy and graduated 2016.  Today she is studying at the University of Colorado-Denver to earn her undergraduate degree in Film and Television Production.  When she's not in class, Vic works as an Assistant Kindergarten teacher, and she really enjoys going on outdoor adventures with her camera or writing fiction stories.  Her favorite Saints are Saint Michael the Archangel and Therese of Lisiuex!  on Life Nights you'll see Vic running around with her camera, but don't be shy! She loves to capture the moment. Come to Life Teen to meet Vic!
Meet Rachel Wright.  Rachel has been a member of the Spirit of Christ Life Teen Core Team since

Check out amazing videos of Life Teen at Spirit of Christ!

"Standing in the Gap" Life Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8CR1DgDwzU&index=12&list=PLWd6zeLcE6MycH6JGmyUQR80YJvVa6UwH&t=0s

"Spring Kick Off" 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA2fEdh-YAI&index=10&list=PLWd6zeLcE6MycH6JGmyUQR80YJvVa6UwH

"Christmas Social" Life Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Y0UezK7d8&index=10&list=PLWd6zeLcE6MycH6JGmyUQR80YJvVa6UwH&t=0s

"Call Me Mom" Life Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsF-w7tDriQ&index=9&list=PLWd6zeLcE6MycH6JGmyUQR80YJvVa6UwH&t=0s

"Do You Trust Me?" Life Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STQjZ0_gwns&index=8&list=PLWd6zeLcE6MycH6JGmyUQR80YJvVa6UwH&t=0s

"Chaos Retreat"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQt2H2-y3Uk&index=7&list=PLWd6zeLcE6MycH6JGmyUQR80YJvVa6UwH&t=0s 

"You're In My House" Life Night 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUJNpTQtQkE&index=5&list=PLWd6zeLcE6MycH6JGmyUQR80YJvVa6UwH&t=8s 

"Secret Handshake" Life Night Oct 8, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hacOco-lTfA&t=3s

"You Bet" Life Night Oct 1, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEuWeWufOuY&t=4s

"Fight" Life Night Sept 24, 2017
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S5F3jR5BBI

"Forge: Kick Off" Life Night September 17, 2017
​www.youtube.com/watch?v=39n6V2ejHTI

Life Teen Promo Video 2017-2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8SZsFNDqiM&t=3s

Contact Us

Richard Deanda
Director of Youth Ministry
Richard@spiritofchrist.org

Krissy Jensen
Assistant Director of Youth Ministry
krissy@spiritofchrist.org

Spirit of Christ Catholic Community
7400 W. 80th Ave
Arvada, CO 80003

Phone:  303-422-9174
Fax:  303-422-8251


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