High School Youth Ministry

LifeTeen at St. Joseph Odenton

Life Teen is an international Catholic organization dedicated to leading teens closer to Christ through community. Our St. Joseph Odenton Life Teen program is filled with incredible Masses, retreats, mission trips, Bible studies, Life Nights, and more!

Upcoming Events

Car Wash Fundraiser

Join us for our Car Wash Fundraiser—come get your car sparkling clean while helping our teens raise funds for upcoming retreats, service projects, and faith-filled events. Every donation makes a difference!

Sunday, June 1, 8am-1pm |

Youth Center

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Lake Trip & BBQ

Get ready for a day of sun, water, and fun! Join us for our trip to Guppy Gulch—complete with inflatables, zip lines, swimming, and a delicious BBQ. Don’t miss this awesome summer adventure! Transportation is provided.

Thursday, July 10 8:30am – 4:30pm |Guppy Gulch (Delta, PA)

Youth Center Clean Up & Pizza Party

Let’s roll up our sleeves and show some love to our youth center! We’ll clean, organize, and then celebrate with a well-earned pizza party. Community service has never been so tasty!

Sunday, August 3 12:30pm – 3:30pm |

Youth Center

UNLEASHED Small Groups

Small groups, big vibes! High schoolers are invited to gather at the park for meaningful conversation, games, and time to grow in faith and friendship.

Thursday’s, July 31, Aug 7 & 14 – 5:00pm |

GORC Park

Hike & Pray

Step into nature and connect with God on the trail. Our Hike & Pray is a peaceful outdoor journey filled with reflection, prayer, and fresh air. Lace up and join us!

Sunday, August 10 – 4:00pm |

Patapsco State Park

Service Opportunities

Be a Lector or Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist

Train to read or distribute Communion on Saturday (5:00pm) or Sunday (9:00am, 11:15am, occasional 5:30pm LifeTeen Mass). Must be confirmed. Contact Simone.

Help in the Life Teen Office

Assist with tasks like organizing, prepping supplies, and more. Contact Simone.

Why Life Teen?

Interested in what goes on in Life Teen?

Check out this awesome video with Life Teen’s highlights!

Forms and Resources

Other Summer Trips

2025-2026 Life Teen Registration Portal

2025- 2026 Life Night Calendar

Parent Life

Latest from the Life Teen Blog

Jesus Dropped His Cross Too

Imagine for a minute that you are on a mountain with Jesus. You’re both having a great time, our Lord is telling hilarious jokes, the view is magnificent…

Where is God?

The worst things will happen. So when you see them, encounter them, feel them, or have them happen to you, know that this is not a reason to dismiss God. He is there.

“Thou Shalt Not Have Fun,” Said God Never

I keep an ever-growing list of jokes on my phone. Whenever I hear a good one, I write it down and keep it for later. You never know when you’ll need a good joke!