2025-2026 dates

October 4 Lifeline
November 1 
Lifeline
December 6
Lifeline Latinamente
January 10 
Lifeline
February 7
Lifeline
March 7
Lifeline Latinamente
April 11
Lifeline

Lifeline allows high schoolers to encounter Jesus Christ and experience true community within the Church. Each evening includes Mass, a dynamic speaker, praise and worship, and adoration. NET partners with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis to host Lifeline and Lifeline Latinamente at the NET Center in West St. Paul. For more information, check out the FAQs.

Lifeline Latinamente allows high schoolers to encounter Jesus Christ and experience true community within the Church, with an emphasis on Catholic Latino traditions and culture. Each event is bilingual and includes a dynamic speaker, small group discussions, praise and worship, adoration, and a free lunch. NET partners with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis to host Lifeline and Lifeline Latinamente at the NET Center in West St. Paul.

For more information, check out our FAQs.

LIFELINE
UPPER ROOM

Lifeline Upper Room is for high schoolers who are ready to dive deeper into being Christ’s disciples. Participants gather together before each Lifeline event for a special presentation and Q&A with the Lifeline speaker, consistent small groups led by a NET Missionary, time for worship, and the opportunity to set up for and practice evangelization during Lifeline events.

Cost: $300 (includes the cost of Upper Room Retreat registration)
Registration Deadline: September 19, 2025

2025 - 2026 Dates

Kick-off night | Sept. 27, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Lifeline Upper Room | Oct. 4, 12:00 - 9:00 PM
Lifeline Upper Room | Nov. 1, 12:00 - 9:00 PM
Lifeline Upper Room | Jan. 10, 12:00 - 9:00 PM
Lifeline Upper Room | Feb. 7, 12:00 - 9:00 PM
Upper Room Retreat | Feb. 27 - Mar. 1
Lifeline Upper Room | Apr. 11, 12:00 - 9:00 PM



NET Center in West St. Paul

UPPER ROOM Retreat

February 27 - March 1, 2026

Upper Room Retreat is designed for high schoolers who are ready to take their faith to the next level and be Christ’s disciples outside of youth group. The three-day, two-night retreat will provide opportunities to spend time with other invested Catholic teens in worship, talks, small groups, and dynamic games and activities.

Cost: $175/per person
Regristration deadline: January 31, 2026

LIFELINE FAQs

Do I need to register? And are these events free?

All Lifeline and Lifeline Latinamente one-day events are free and do not require registration. 

Registration and fees are required for Lifeline Upper Room and Upper Room Retreat.

Who can attend these events?

While events are geared towards high school students, families and parish groups of varying ages are welcome.

Do I need to come with a parish or school group?

Nope! Come solo, with a friend or two, or alongside your parish group.

What should I bring?

We recommend bringing any prayer materials you would like during adoration, a notebook or journal to take notes in, and a refillable water bottle.

Are food or drinks provided?

Lifeline events: We do not provide food or drinks at Lifeline events. There are several water bottle refilling stations, and you may bring a snack if necessary (Please note: the NET Center is a nut-free facility).

Lifeline Latinamente events:
A free lunch is provided at Lifeline Latinamente events.

How is Lifeline Latinamente different from Lifeline?

Lifeline Latinamente is an event that is designed for Latino Catholic youth with an emphasis on Catholic Latino traditions and culture. Practically, Lifeline Latinamente is at a different time of day, has a different structure (includes small groups and free lunch instead of Mass), and is a bilingual event. Most of the spoken content is in English, with some Spanish used occasionally. The music is both in Spanish and English.

Can Anglo youth attend Lifeline Latinamente?

Yes! We welcome all youth to come to this event, including any adult parents, chaperones, youth ministers, etc.

I have questions about Lifeline. Who do I contact?

You can reach out to our Minnesota Local Outreach Coordinator at lifeline@netusa.org

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Confirmation Retreats

2025 - 2026 Confirmation Retreats

Our Confirmation Retreat Weekends are two-day retreats for youth in 6th- 12th grade preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation. They provide a transformative experience with opportunities for adoration, reconciliation, and Sunday Mass, along with engaging activities like large group talks, small group discussions, games, and engaging activities. With attendees from all over the Archdiocese and neighboring dioceses, each weekend brings together 80-85 teens for an unforgettable spiritual journey.



Details


Cost is $175 per teen. This cost covers all meals, snacks, materials, and staffing for the 2-day retreat. 
Meals provided include lunch, dinner, and snacks on Saturday, as well as breakfast, lunch, and a snack on Sunday.
Retreat runs from 10 AM - 8:30 PM on Saturday and 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Sunday.
Overnight accommodations can be provided for youth coming from a greater driving distance.

Retreat dates

All retreats are in-person
Registration closes 2 weeks prior to the retreat

Throughout the weekend, you will experience:

A retreat led by NET missionaries
Talks about the Holy Spirit, Confirmation, and how we can live out our Catholic faith in today’s world
Engaging small group discussions led by a NET Missionary
Indoor and outdoor (weather permitting) games and activities
Opportunities for adoration, confession, prayer, and Sunday Mass

Parish Groups: 

If you are a part of a parish group, contact your parish for registration details.

If you'd like to reserve space for your parish group (15 or more people), please contact our Local Outreach Coordinator at crw@netusa.org.

Confirmation Retreat FAQs

Cost

Confirmation Retreat Weekends are $175 per teen. This cost covers all meals, snacks, materials, and staffing for the 2-day retreat. Meals provided include lunch, dinner, and snacks on Saturday, as well as breakfast, lunch, and a snack on Sunday.

Drop-off and Pick-up Details

Saturday
Drop-Off: 9:30-50 AM
Pick-Up: 8:30 PM

Sunday
Drop-Off: 8:40-9:00 AM
Pick-Up: 3:00 PM

You can drop off your child at the NET Center Events entrance located at 110 Crusader Ave. W, West Saint Paul, MN. Youth who are driving themselves are welcome to park in our parking lot.

Cell Phone Policy

We encourage all youth to leave their phones at home. If they bring their phones, they will be asked to check them in at drop-off and can collect them at dismissal. This allows them to fully engage in the retreat environment without distractions from friends or social media.

Rescheduling/Cancellation Policy

If a teen is unable to attend the retreat on their selected weekend and needs to reschedule, there will be a $50 rescheduling fee. If a child is feeling unwell and unable to attend his or her retreat, the $50 rescheduling fee will be waived.If a teen cannot reschedule their retreat, NET will issue a $100 refund.

Can my child leave early or come late?

Unfortunately, we do not allow youth to come and go throughout the retreat as they will miss important talks and sessions. Please see our Attendance Policy: Full retreat attendance is required. Special accommodations are only made for serious family or health-related circumstances. Please contact crw@netusa.org if you need to discuss this. Sporting events or extracurricular activities are not valid reasons for arriving late or leaving early.

What to bring?

All youth

- Water bottle
- Bible
- Journal or notebook
- Pen
- Wear casual clothes (there will be activities that include running and playing)
- On Sunday, please wear or pack dress clothes for Sunday mass

Overnight youth

- Sleeping bag & pillow
- Toiletries & towel

What NOT to bring

- For the safety of anyone with food allergies, please do not bring any food (chips, candy, soda, etc.)
- Drugs, alcohol, or tobacco (including e-cigarettes)
- Headphones or Airpods
- Cell phone (see Cell Phone Policy)

Is this retreat an overnight?

Confirmation Retreat Weekends are 2-day retreats. We can provide overnight accommodations for youth who are traveling a great distance to attend the retreat. Indicate that you will need overnight accommodations when registering. Housing is provided at no additional cost. See details below for accommodations.

Overnight Accommodations

The NET Center has both women’s and men’s dorm rooms and they are in separate hallways. Each dorm has a shower room, toilet room, two sinks, five bunk beds, and cubbies to hold clothes and bags.Youth will be assigned to dorms based on parish and grade.For security and safety purposes, we hire overnight staff to stay up throughout the night to ensure sleep and dorm safety and to be awake and alert if emergencies occur.

Allergens and Food Policy

We ask that participants not bring snacks or drinks (other than water). This is to protect other youth that have allergies. The NET Center is a nut-free facility and all our food is nut-free.Meal accommodations can be made for those with allergies to egg, dairy, gluten, and nuts and those who are vegetarian or vegan. Please indicate that you need these accommodations through the registration process.

Schedule

*This is a sample schedule and is subject to change

Saturday
10:00 AM - Opening Session
10:45 AM - Small Group 1 with a snack
11:15 AM - Large Group Activity
12:30 PM - Lunch
1:30 PM - Session 1
2:00 PM - Small Group 2
2:30 PM - Large Group Activity
3:15 PM - Session 2
3:45 PM - Small Group 3 
4:15 PM - Large Group Activity
5:15 PM - Dinner
5:45 PM - Large Group Activity
7:00 PM - Adoration and Confession
8:30 PM - Dismissal for youth not spending the night
8:45 PM - Activity for youth spending the night
10:30 PM - Lights Out

Sunday
9:00 AM - Breakfast
9:45 AM - Session 3
10:30 AM - Small Group 4
11:00 AM - Large Group Activity
12:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM - Building Clean-Up
2:00 PM - Mass
3:00 PM - Dismissal

Event waiver

Please complete and submit an Event Waiver (Spanish version) at least two weeks before your scheduled retreat. If you have any questions, please contact our Local Outreach Coordinator at 651.450.6833 x224 or crw@netusa.org

Group/Parish Reservations

Group reservations are available for 15 or more youth. For more information or to request a reservation, email crw@netusa.org.

Behavioral Policy

If a participant’s behavior becomes disruptive, inappropriate, or if they leave the retreat center without permission, we will contact their parents and request they be picked up. This will result in the retreat being incomplete.

Safe environment

NET Ministries thoroughly screens and trains every NET Missionary before their work with young people. Specifically, NET follows the recommendations of the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People,” created by the National Catholic Conference of Bishops (now USCCB) in June 2002. Per these recommendations, all of our missionaries undergo an intense, comprehensive training process to ensure their suitability for work with youth before they conduct any ministry with youth. 

1. In the initial screening and selection process, NET requires several references for each potential NET Missionary who can testify to the suitability of that potential missionary. Each reference is originally submitted in writing and then verified by our staff. This is part of the extensive application process, which includes two live interviews and a letter from their pastor stating they are in good standing with the Catholic Church.

2. NET Missionaries undergo a criminal background check specialized to accommodate their age. These checks are conducted by The McDowell Agency, the agency being utilized by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. This includes but is not limited to, a search on the National Sex Offenders Database and the USA Criminal Index (which is similar to fingerprinting) but does NOT include fingerprinting.

3. NET Missionaries are trained and certified in safe environment through the “VIRTUS–Protecting God’s Children” course by the National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. NET Missionaries are also required to successfully complete NET’s training process, which is conducted prior to and during their ministry.

During this training, the NET Missionaries receive instruction concerning:
- appropriate standards of conduct for those working with youth;
- inappropriate speech, touch, and relationships with youth;
- requirements for creating a safe environment for all retreatants;
- guidelines for ensuring their own personal safety.

4. All missionaries annually acknowledge, by their signature, that they have received, understood, and intend to conduct themselves in accordance with NET Ministries’ Personal Conduct Policies. Once the NET Missionaries are in active ministry, they continue to receive ongoing training and supervision by NET staff members, which includes weekly contact and monthly on-site visits. Personnel records, including the paperwork mentioned above, are all kept on each individual missioanry at the NET Center. A more comprehensive explanation is available if needed by contacting our Chief Operating Officer, Brenda Grubb (brendag@netusa.org, 651.450.6833 x104).

Youth Ministry

24-25 Summit details

Opening Mass at Our Lady of Peace
September 5

Summit Events at the NET Center
October 10
November 14
February 13
March 13
April 10

Retreat at Trinity Woods
May 8-9