Youth Life in the Spirit Seminar (YLSS) 🕊️​
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An Invitation to a Life in the ​Spirit Seminar for Youth (YLSS #29)
The Life in the Spirit Seminar gives you a fresh start—a chance to feel closer to God, with a strong desire to know, love, and serve Him. It helps you see life in a new way, opening your heart to the Holy Spirit. This new perspective fills you with peace, love, and joy, helping you focus on the things that last forever.

Open to youth ages 13 to 19 as of March 20, 2026, including those who wish to retake the seminar. ​Registration is FREE!

Schedule of Activities: 
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Friday, January 23, 2026
Welcome Ceremony ("Salubungan")
Our Lady of Lourdes
300 Central Avenue, ​Mountainside, NJ 07092

January–March
Weekly shepherding sessions

Friday, March 20, 2026
Invocation Mass
Our Lady of Lourdes
300 Central Avenue, ​Mountainside, NJ 07092

Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22, 2026
Youth Life in the Spirit Seminar Weekend
Our Lady of Lourdes
300 Central Avenue, ​Mountainside, NJ 07092
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For participants (candidate/lamb):
For volunteers (shepherd, co-shepherd, or auxie):

Youth Encounter ❤️
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What are you doing this summer?!

​Join us at the 31st Youth Encounter!

When?
July 17–19, 2026

Where?
Fellowship Deaconry Ministries
3575 Valley Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
About Youth Ministry ❤️

​BLD Newark Youth Ministry is a fun, welcoming, and faith-filled community for teens ages 13–19. Here, you’ll meet new friends, grow closer to God, and discover what it means to live your faith in real life.

Through experiences like Youth Encounter (YE) and Youth Life in the Spirit Seminar (YLSS), plus worship nights, service, and community events, we create spaces where young people can feel supported, challenged, and inspired.

Bukas-Loob sa Diyos (Open to the Spirit) is a Catholic covenant community and a Private Lay Association of the Faithful in the Archdiocese of Newark. We are a community of families and individuals who come together through an encounter with Christ and a journey of renewal, growing in faith, hope, and love.
Our Mission 🏁​
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Helping teens know Jesus, grow in faith, and joyfully live out the Gospel.

We're here to:
  • Share the Gospel and empower teens to spread God’s love
  • Remind youth they are valued, chosen, and called to live their faith now
  • Help teens grow through retreats, worship, service, leadership, and evangelization
  • Build confidence so youth can use their gifts and be a light in the world
  • Create a safe, supportive community rooted in Christian values and spiritual family
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What You'll Find Here ✨
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  • Real friendships and a community that feels like home
  • A place to ask questions and grow in faith at your own pace
  • Retreats and moments that help you experience God personally
  • Opportunities to serve, lead, and make a difference
  • Encouragement to live your faith with confidence at school, at home, and everywhere

Upcoming Events 🗓️
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Protecting God's Children

For more information about Protecting God's Children please visit ​https://rcan.org/protecting-gods-children/