This week at LifeTeen and Edge

The Return... A LifeTeen Night on the Sacrament of Reconciliation 
"Do I REALLY need to confess to a priest to have my sins forgiven? I mean, why can't I just tell my sins to God directly?" "What is a mortal sin anyway?" "I am too afraid/ashamed/embarrassed/shy to go to Confession..." "I am a good person so I don't really need to go to Confession!" "How do I make a proper Confession?"

If you have ever had any of these or similar thoughts, or if you have any questions regarding the Sacrament of Reconciliation, make sure to join us for LifeTeen this week! Raymond will be sh

aring with us about the meaning and importance of this wonderful Sacrament which can bring us incredible joy, relief, and freedom!

Remember, tokens are given for attendance, participation and bringing new friends. Collect them and you can exchange them for cool items, and you can also win big prizes at the end of the year! (Last year we gave out an iPod!)

Who: High school students
When: Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 from 7:00pm to 10:10pm
Where: Merciful Redeemer Parish, 2775 Erin Centre Blvd., Mississauga, ON

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/486787734685077/

See you on Saturday!!

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Not by Bread Alone... An Edge Night on the Eucharist
 Sometimes Mass may seem boring, so why is it so important to go to Mass every Sunday? What is the big deal if I skip Mass? Is the bread we receive REALLY Jesus present, or just a symbol?

Are you in grade 7 or 8 and wondering these or any other questions regarding the Eucharist? Then make sure you don't miss our next Edge Night! :D

When: Friday, November 16, 2012 @ 6:45pm until 9:00pm

Where: Merciful Redeemer Parish, 2775 Erin Centre Blvd., Missisauga
Who: All grade 7 and 8 students

Remember, tokens are given for attendance, participation and bringing new friends. Collect them and you can exchange them for cool items, and you can also win big prizes at the end of the year! (Last year we gave out an iPod!)

Bonus: If you bring a picture of your First Communion, you will get an extra 3 tokens! :D 

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/444810588910888/

See you all on Friday!!
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And don't forget,  ON THE WAY TO BETHLEHEM IS COMING SOON! See previous post (below) for details! :)

On the Way to Bethlehem Form

“On the Way to Bethlehem” is an outdoor Christmas Nativity Pageant. We will travel the road to Bethlehem with a “guide” and during our outdoor journey, we will witness King Herod’s court, interact with Roman soldiers, shepherds, magi, innkeepers and fellow travelers to reveal the Christmas story.  At the end of our journey, we will have our "passports" stamped, and then enjoy a warm refreshment.

This is primarily an outdoor experience so it is important to dress warmly and wear comfortable walking shoes or boots.

Cost: 
Registered Edgers (grade 7 and 8)
Everyone else: $10 to cover bus and entrance fee
(There are only 50 seats available and 25 are already taken, so register soon!)

We meet at 5:30 pm to take attendance and pray. We leave at 5:45pm SHARP. The time for return may vary depending on traffic and length of the trip (approximately 9:00pm). Teens will be able to call home from the bus to notify parents of the time they should be picked up at the Church.

Registration form: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4bagRRsnuxmZ3U4bVVuNUw1eDQ

For more information, please visit:
http://www.onthewaytobethlehem.ca/

Please RSVP on facebook if possible: https://www.facebook.com/events/438988516139910/

LifeTeen Plus+! How to defend your Faith: Apologetics 101

The most common charge non-Catholic Christians make against the Catholic Church is that the tenets of Catholicism are man-made and unbiblical. Those are serious charges, for sure. But can you refute them? Join us for our first session of LifeTeen Plus+ and learn more about how to defend your faith!!

 ~ When? - November 10, 2012

~ What time? - 7:00pm Mass, then LifeTeen Plus+

~ Where? - Merciful Redeemer Parish, 2775 Erin Centre Blvd., Mississauga, ON L5M 5W2

~ Who is it for? All high school students (grades 9-12) and young adults (18-30 yrs old) are invited - REGISTRATION REQUIRED at the door

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/432044556857170/

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More information:

~ What is LifeTeen Plus??
It is still LifeTeen, but it is geared as a Special Catechesis Series on the Year of Faith! Moreover, it is open not only to high school youth, but also to young adults (ages 18-30)

~ Why LifeTeen Plus??
Are you seeking greater depth in your relationship with Christ? As a response to Pope Benedict XVI’s declaration of the Year of Faith, LifeTeen will present a special Catechesis series which will go even deeper into the mysteries and teachings of the Church.

~ What does LifeTeen Plus consist of?
We will explore various topics on theology, spirituality, apologetics, biblical studies and the lives of the saints, through guest speakers, video and audio talks, movies, documentaries and etc. Teaching will be followed by discussion, prayer and Adoration (separate discussion groups for teens and young adults)

This week at LifeTeen: October Baby!

October Baby Movie Screening!

In case you haven't heard... THERE IS LIFETEEN on November 3rd after all!! And it is not just ANY LifeNight! It is a movie social where we will be watching October Baby! It is REALLY worth watching! Here's the trailer...



The Core and I have decided to come back for LifeTeen, even after a long day of training, just because we love you guys that much! :)

So... KICK those No-Retreat and Post-Retreat Blues away and join us for a fantastic movie!! :)

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/241512695974522/

See you all on Saturday!!