Saint Thomas the Apostle

Lenoir City, TN 37772

Youth Ministry

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Youth Ministry

Our Ministry
The first goal of our ministry is “to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.” Young people are “searching for a noble adventure,” a compelling and challenging vision of life, and a cause worth their commitment. They hunger to hear the Good News that finds response in discipleship.

Edge
Edge is a component of Life Teen and focuses on leading Middle School students closer to Christ. EDGE Nights are held on Thursdays from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Topically related games, informative talks, small group discussions, and a faith-based closing make up the evening’s format. Yearly activities include periodic social nights, participation in March for Life, retreats, our parish Living Stations, and summer camp at Camp Hidden Lake. Grades 6-8 comprise the EDGE program, and participation is part of the Confirmation program.

LifeTeen
Saint Thomas the Apostle has been a LifeTeen parish since 2015. Life Teen Nights for our high school students, meet Wednesdays from 7 p.m - 8:30 p.m. These Life Nights allow for shared companionship, faith-filled talks, small group discussions, prayer exercises, and Eucharistic Adoration. LifeTeen also provides social nights such as ice skating, bonfires, messy games, color wars, and Main Event nights. Service opportunities include clothing drives, food distribution in the homeless community, and assisted living visits. Our youth also have participated in N.C.Y.C, Steubenville/Atlanta, Catholic Heart Work Camp, LifeTeen Restore Camp, and LifeTeen Camp Covecrest. High School students preparing for Confirmation are expected to attend LifeTeen.

To register for Life Teen or Edge complete the form listed below.
LifeTeen and Edge Calendars
- Life Teen Calendar 2025-2026
- Edge Calendar 2025-2026
2025-2026 Religious Education (Grades K-5), Edge (Grades 6-8), and Life Teen (Grades 9-12) Reg. Form
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- CHILDREN INFORMATION
- HOW MANY CHILDREN ARE YOU REGISTERING? Please fill out this field.
  
  Child Information No. 1
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade in 2025-2026 REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  School Attending REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Child's Cell Phone Number (if applicable) Maximum 20 characters Please enter a phone number.
  
  Child's Email Address (if child is in Life Teen or Edge) Please enter an email address.
  
  Gender REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  What language(s) does your child speak? REQUIRED English Spanish Please fill out this field.
  
  Did your child attend Religious Education or Youth Ministry in 2024-2025 at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  What Sacraments does your child NEED? REQUIRED Baptism First Reconciliation First Communion Confirmation None Please fill out this field.
  
  What is the name of the Church with City, State and Country of Baptism (REQUIRED)? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Please include any comments or information we may need to know about your child (medications/allergies/physical restrictions/other)
  
  Child Information No. 2
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade in 2025-2026 REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  School Attending REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Child's Cell Phone Number (if applicable) Maximum 20 characters Please enter a phone number.
  
  Child's Email Address (if child is in Life Teen or Edge) Please enter an email address.
  
  Gender REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  What language(s) does your child speak? REQUIRED English Spanish Please fill out this field.
  
  Did your child attend Religious Education or Youth Ministry in 2024-2025 at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  What Sacraments does your child NEED? REQUIRED Baptism First Reconciliation First Communion Confirmation None Please fill out this field.
  
  What is the name of the Church with City, State and Country of Baptism (REQUIRED)? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Please include any comments or information we may need to know about your child (medications/allergies/physical restrictions/other)
  
  Child Information No. 3
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade in 2025-2026 REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  School Attending REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Child's Cell Phone Number (if applicable) Maximum 20 characters Please enter a phone number.
  
  Child's Email Address (if child is in Life Teen or Edge) Please enter an email address.
  
  Gender REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  What language(s) does your child speak? REQUIRED English Spanish Please fill out this field.
  
  Did your child attend Religious Education or Youth Ministry in 2024-2025 at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  What Sacraments does your child NEED? REQUIRED Baptism First Reconciliation First Communion Confirmation None Please fill out this field.
  
  What is the name of the Church with City, State and Country of Baptism (REQUIRED)? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Please include any comments or information we may need to know about your child (medications/allergies/physical restrictions/other)
  
  Child Information No. 4
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade in 2025-2026 REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  School Attending REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Child's Cell Phone Number (if applicable) Maximum 20 characters Please enter a phone number.
  
  Child's Email Address (if child is in Life Teen or Edge) Please enter an email address.
  
  Gender REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  What language(s) does your child speak? REQUIRED English Spanish Please fill out this field.
  
  Did your child attend Religious Education or Youth Ministry in 2024-2025 at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  What Sacraments does your child NEED? REQUIRED Baptism First Reconciliation First Communion Confirmation None Please fill out this field.
  
  What is the name of the Church with City, State and Country of Baptism (REQUIRED)? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Please include any comments or information we may need to know about your child (medications/allergies/physical restrictions/other)
- FAMILY INFORMATION
- Parent/Legal Guardian REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Parent or Legal Guardian No. 1
  
  Name of Parent/Legal Guardian REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Cell Phone Number REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Email Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  NOTE: FLOCKNOTE IS THE PRIMARY WAY FOR US TO NOTIFY YOU IF CLASSES ARE CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER OR ANY OTHER EMERGENCY. PLEASE PROVIDE A CELLULAR PHONE NUMBER AND/OR A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS.
  
  What language(s) does the parent/legal guardian speak? REQUIRED English Spanish Please fill out this field.
  
  Street Address Please enter valid data.
  
  City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
  
  Emergency Contact Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Emergency Contact Phone Number REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Emergency Contact Relationship to the Child REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Parent or Legal Guardian No. 2
  
  Name of Parent/Legal Guardian REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Cell Phone Number REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Email Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  NOTE: FLOCKNOTE IS THE PRIMARY WAY FOR US TO NOTIFY YOU IF CLASSES ARE CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER OR ANY OTHER EMERGENCY. PLEASE PROVIDE A CELLULAR PHONE NUMBER AND/OR A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS.
  
  What language(s) does the parent/legal guardian speak? REQUIRED English Spanish Please fill out this field.
  
  Street Address Please enter valid data.
  
  City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
  
  Emergency Contact Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Emergency Contact Phone Number REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Emergency Contact Relationship to the Child REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- I (We) would be interested in volunteering in the following areas: Teacher Assistant Core Member for Edge (middle school only) Core Member for Life Teen (high school only) Member of Youth Food Ministry Service Translate at special events
- If interested in volunteering, have you taken the required Diocesan Safe Environment training? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Name of two additional adults including phone numbers with permission to pick-up child(ren) REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- I, the undersigned, individually, on behalf of the minor child's other parent, and on behalf of the child(ren) listed on this form, hereby release, discharge, and indemnify Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic parish, its employees, agents, and all volunteer personnel from all liabilities for damage, injury, or illness to minor child(ren) during his/her participation in any activity on church property.
- I Agree REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- My child(ren) have permission to be photographed for parish and diocesan events, and those photos may be published in parish and/or diocesan publications, both in print and electronic formats. REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- SAFE ENVIRONMENT AGE-APPROPRIATE LESSON INFORMATION:
  The Safe Environment age-appropriate lessons will be offered each year in the fall during regularly scheduled class time. These lessons will address good and bad touch, respect for self and others, good and bad choices, and safe adults. The Diocese of Knoxville opt-out form and lessons are available for preview at www.dioknox.org
  
  (After carefully reading the above statement on age-appropriate lesson information, please choose one of the options below.)
- Age-Appropriate Lesson Agreement REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL WAIVER
  
  LIABILITY RELEASE: I, the undersigned, individually, on behalf of the minor child(ren)'s other parent/guardian and on behalf of the child listed above, acknowledge that participation in activities and travel off of the church property involves certain risks. I, on my behalf, hereby release, discharge, and indemnify Saint Thomas Catholic Church, its employees, agents, and all volunteer personnel from all liabilities for damage, injury, or illness to the minor child or his/her property during his/her participation in any activity or travel to or from any activity away from or off of the church property.
  
  I understand that for every activity requiring transportation from church property in any situation other than an emergency, a signed release form will be required.
- Middle School/High School Liability Waiver Agreement
- T-Shirt Size (please select a size if your child(ren) are in Edge (Grades 6-8) or Life Teen (Grades 9-12) Small Medium Large XLarge XXLarge
- INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
  Please keep in mind that it is parish policy to cancel classes whenever local schools are cancelled due to severe weather conditions. Updates will be sent out via Flocknote.
- Typing your name below acts as your signature on this document. REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Relationship to minor(s) Please enter valid data.
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For more information, contact
- Joel Studer
  
  Youth Ministry Director
  
  865-986-9885 Ext. 114
  jstudersthomaslc.com

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