We've been very blessed with a fantastic group of volunteers for the CORE team this year.  They have laid a very strong foundation for our Edge and Life Teen programs and launched both programs to a phenomenal beginning.  Did you know that many of the current Core team members spend anywhere from 3 to 15 hours PER WEEK preparing for the Life Teen Mass?  And some of these same members spend an additional 2 - 5 hours preparing for Life Nights and Edge Nights.  This doesn't even count the hours of prayer spent for the success of the programs and the teens' specific intentions.  Being on Core has been a huge commitment for these individuals but they have been loyal and devoted because they understand the importance of leading our teens closer to Christ.  We don't want these dedicated core members to burn out -- we need more help!  If more people will come forward, the load will lessen drastically for each member involved.  Please, please, prayerfully consider joining the CORE Team for Edge or Life Teen.  No training is necessary - we will train you.  You don't need to know how to pray "properly".  You don't need to know how to give talks.  Doesn't matter if you can sing or not.  It's fine if you are a parent, it's fine if you aren't.  The only requirement is that you live your life according to our Catholic faith, you love the Lord and you have a heart for teens.  We need people to help with meal planning and preparation, retreat planning, social events, prayer teams, promotions as well as hands-on ministry.  There's a place for everyone God calls.  We ask you to pray the Prayer of Vocations at Mass with specific intention.  Could God be calling you to youth ministry?