Youth Ministry
What is the leading organization in the world for Catholic Youth Ministry?
Life Teen
What is the number one reason kids as they grow up stay connected to their faith?
Parents influence/practicing/living the faith as a family
Song 1
A dazzling place I never knew
True or false: Sharks are not born with teeth
False. They are born with teeth already grown, ready to be predators.
What is Sami's home parish?
St. Charles Hartland
Statistics have consistently shown that kids/youth thrive when they have at least __ adults invested deeply in their life other than their parents.
5 adults
You might have heard Seton is starting a new model of formation for preschool in the fall and will be opening a CGS atrium. What does CGS stand for?
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Song 2
"I'll be over at ten," you told me time and again
True or false: Newborn sea otters cannot swim
True! They start swimming at 4-8 weeks, but before that they rely on mom.
Where did Sami go to college?
UW-Madison
What percent of today's youth in the U.S. are leaving the Christian faith by the age of 18?
65-75%
__% of those who believe in Christ came to know the Lord between the ages of 4 and 14.
80-85% (will accept 75-90%)
Song 3
And if I'm flying solo, at least I am flying free
At how many months old do lion cubs start to eat meat?
3 months
What musical instrument does Sami play?
guitar
What are the 4 leading causes of anxiety in teens? (100 pts each)
Academic/performance pressure, social media, family dynamics, and peer acceptance
__% of churchgoers say children’s programs are a “very important” reason for attending a particular church.
43% - will accept 35-50% range
Song 4
Open up the gates, let heaven on in
Baby hippos are born at 4 feet, 100 lbs. Their weight increases __x in the first year of life.
10x. A hippo can be 1,000 pounds after 1 year old.
What is Sami's favorite winter outdoor activity?
snowboarding
Name 5 praise and worship artists (100 pts each)
many possible answers
Gen alpha (2010-2025 birthday) has a ___ second attention span
8 seconds
Song 5
Throw a little money in the plate at Church
What is a baby hedgehog called?
hoglet
Who was Sami's top artist on Spotify for 2025?
Justin Bieber