Teen Track
October Week 4
Theme: Saints & Holiness
Focus: The Solemnity of All Saints — celebrating the great multitude in heaven and remembering that sainthood is our vocation too.
Audience: Teens (13–18) – Faith Formation / Confirmation Prep
Weekly Goal
To help teens see that sainthood is not distant or impossible. The Solemnity of All Saints celebrates ordinary men and women who lived extraordinary holiness, reminding us that we are called to join them.
What You’ll Need
This sheet
Bible
Journal or notes app
Opening Prayer (Daily)
Lord Jesus,
Thank You for the saints who ran the race before us.
Help me to see that holiness is possible in my life,
and give me courage to follow You without fear.
Amen.
Day 1 – A Great Multitude in Heaven
Teaching:
All Saints’ Day reminds us that heaven is full — not just of “famous” saints but countless unknown men and women who lived for Christ.
�� Revelation 7:9 – “A great multitude… from every nation, standing before the throne.”
��️ Reflection:
Holiness is not rare. God’s grace has raised up saints in every age and culture.
Ask yourself:
Do I see heaven as empty or full?
Do I believe God wants me there?
Day 2 – Saints Were Ordinary People
Teaching:
Saints were students, workers, parents, teenagers, and rulers. They lived in the real world, with struggles like ours.
�� Hebrews 12:1 – “We are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses.”
��️ Reflection:
The saints show us that holiness is possible in every walk of life.
Ask yourself:
Who inspires me more — ancient saints or modern ones? Why?
Which saint’s story feels closest to my life?
Day 3 – Saints Pray for Us
Teaching:
The saints are alive with Christ. Just as we ask friends to pray for us, we can ask the saints to intercede.
�� Revelation 5:8 – The saints in heaven offer our prayers before God.
��️ Reflection:
The saints are not dead role models — they are living friends, cheering us on.
Ask yourself:
Do I ever ask a saint to pray for me?
Which saint could I “adopt” this year as a friend and guide?
Day 4 – We Are Called to Be Saints
Teaching:
The Church teaches that holiness is not optional. Sainthood is our true vocation.
�� Matthew 5:48 – “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
�� CCC 2013 – “All Christians… are called to the fullness of Christian life and the perfection of charity.”
��️ Reflection:
The saints are not spectators. They are reminders of our destiny.
Ask yourself:
Do I take seriously the call to be a saint?
What step toward holiness can I take this week?
Day 5 – The Communion of Saints
Teaching:
All Saints’ Day reminds us of the communion of saints — the unity of God’s people in heaven, on earth, and in purgatory.
�� Ephesians 2:19 – “You are no longer strangers… but fellow citizens with the saints.”
��️ Reflection:
The saints are not just examples — they are family. We belong to the same household of God.
Ask yourself:
How does it change my faith to know I am part of a worldwide, eternal family?
Weekend Wrap-Up – Lessons from All Saints
Heaven is full of saints.
Saints were ordinary people like us.
They pray for us and cheer us on.
Holiness is not optional — it is our vocation.
The communion of saints means we belong to God’s family.
Reflection prompts:
Who is one saint I will learn more about this month?
What change in my life will help me move toward holiness?
Journal Prompts
“The saint who inspires me most is…”
“If sainthood is my vocation, I want to…”
“My first step toward holiness is…”
Apologetics for Teens
“Saints are just dead people.”
→ No. Jesus said, “He is not God of the dead, but of the living” (Mk 12:27). Saints are alive in Him.
“Only special people can be saints.”
→ Wrong. Saints came from every background: children, students, workers, rulers, martyrs, missionaries.
“Faith is private.”
→ Saints lived their faith publicly, often at great cost. Their witness shows Catholic faith is meant to shine.
Catechism Extension
CCC 946–962 – The communion of saints.
CCC 957 – Saints intercede for us.
CCC 2013–2015 – Universal call to holiness.
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