Thank you for taking the time to read our monthly newsletter! As we are now in September and a new school year, many of you will be receiving this for the first time. Please know that in this hectic and stressful season, we are praying for you and your son/daughter as they begin life in high school!

This newsletter is for ALL parents of high school students. Each month we strive to provide you with relevant and interesting resources for Catholic parents, a recap of what is going on in HTYM (Holy Trinity Youth Ministry), and anything else we feel might bless your month. 

Please enjoy and share this newsletter! And as always, thank you for your continued support, prayers, and participation in our ministry.

Does it seem like your teenager is always on their phone?! But aren't some adults just as guilty of this habit? In the article below Susan Brinkmann, author and award winning journalist is a member of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites, discusses a relationship study that showed almost half of participants had been "phubbed" by their partner.

Phubbing: How Cell Phones Cause Relationship Problems

Phubbing is the newest phenomena of the cell phone culture and it refers to the bad habit of checking your cell phone when you’re supposed to be fully present to your significant other. A new study says this could be hazardous to your relationship! To read more click here

We have our Bible Study for High School students, but Holy Trinity now has a new study program for Adults! "Called to Kingship" is a great way to deepen your faith and spend time with your church community. Watch the video below for more information!

These are challenging and troubling times for the Catholic Church. Since the release of the Pennsylvania Report, the horrific extent of the sex abuse scandal has been making the news daily. The following two videos from Fr Mike Schmitz and Bishop Robert Barron are helpful resources for your own questions and those your children might have.

Friends, in light of the recent scandals, I know many people are wondering whether they should remain in the Catholic Church. And I totally get that; the outrage is warranted. But in this time of crisis, I beg you not to flee, but to fight--not violently, with the weapons of the world, but with the weapons of the Spirit. We need you.

- Bishop Robert Barron

Currently #1 on the Christian Billboard is Lauren Daigle's new single "You Say". The song is both emotional and uplifting, a reminder to look inward to find strength in difficult times...

You say I am loved When I can’t feel a thing You say I am strong When I think I am weak You say I am held When I am falling short When I don’t belong You say I am Yours And I believe I believe What You say of me I believe

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