What is LIFETEEN?

Life Teen leads teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. The High School students from St Mary’s and St Michael’s cluster parish join together on Sunday evenings (both virtually and /or in person)during the school year for a time of faith, fellowship and fun. The youth also participate in service projects, a monthly Youth Mass, retreats, mission trips, fun outings, and the Steubenville Youth Conferance..

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Contact the Youth Minister:
youthministry@saintmichaels.us
Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ SM2 Life Teen
“Remind” Text Messages: Text @SM2LT to the number 8101

Visit their Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/SM2LifeTeen/

                                   

The St Mary/St Michael Youth Ministry will be attending the March For Life Rally in January 2022.  We would like to invite all of our youth (grades 8 to 12) in the parish to join.
We will be joining with the students of our neighboring Youth Groups of St. Joseph, St. Catherine, and St. Francis Xavier and Holy Trinity.

The right to life is a human right. Our defense of that right is a joyful witness to the beauty and dignity of every human person.

The March for Life is an inspiring, peaceful, vibrant, and joy-filled rally of women, men, young people, and children from all across the country. Every year, tens of thousands of pro-lifers converge on the National Mall and march on Capitol Hill on the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling which legalized abortion in all 50 states. It’s the largest annual human rights demonstration in the world. But this is not just a protest…

TOGETHER, WE GATHER TO CELEBRATE LIFE.  We celebrate life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death, and every moment in between.

Tentative Schedule:

• Depart Thursday, Jan. 20, early evening (Time and Location TBA) – overnight travel arriving in DC Friday, Jan. 21, in morning.
• March for Life: Friday, Jan. 21:
  • 11:00 am Pre-Rally Concert
  • 12:00 pm Rally
  • 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: March for Life
  • Night tour of DC
  • Hotel on Capitol Hill
• Saturday, Jan. 22: Sightseeing - student’s choice!
  • Mass before depart DC approx. 6:00 pm for overnight travel back to Grand Rapids (between 6:00 – 8:00 am arrival)
• Cost: $295 per person (may be lower if enough people sign up to fill rooms)
  • Scholarships are available for Youth Group Members. Please contact Sue Smith for more information.
  • Rate Includes: bus transportation to/from DC, hotel, tip for driver, DC night tour
  • Permission Slips and Deposit of $50 due December 7, 2021
  • Balance due by January 2 (final balance to be determined by number of participants)
• Additional Money needed for trip:
  • Meals: plan for at least 6 meals (may bring own snacks on bus)
  • Sightseeing: most activities we’ve done in past have been free! Many options!
  • Souvenirs
• If you are interested contact Sue Smith for permission slips, make payment, or for more information. Cellphone: 616.446.6390 or Email: suesmith@altelco.net

Here is a link to the National March For Life Website.. It has more detailed information about the Rally. https://marchforlife.org/national-march-for-life/

Reminder.. Deadline to register your student is December 7.
Please contact Sue if you have any questions…

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