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9-12th grade
Let’s give high schoolers the opportunity to encounter Christ and experience a life of community in the Church. We are excited to offer Lifeline at St. John the Evangelist in West Chester, OH!
Lifeline allows young people to encounter Christ through prayer, Sacraments, and community. Offering the Eucharist during a Vigil Mass, inspiration through a dynamic speaker, and a chance for encounter through adoration with praise and worship guarantees a great night for young people in our community.
Lifeline Dates
October 24, 2026
November 21, 2026
February 27, 2027
March 20, 2027
Sister Rosaria Bermejo, O.P.
Sister Rosaria was born in the Philippines and raised in Canada. Sister Rosaria entered the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia (commonly known as the Nashville Dominicans) in 2016. Having heard the call of God to be set apart for Him alone at the age of 14, Sister Rosaria has been a Bride of Christ since her First Profession in 2018 and her Perpetual Profession in 2023. She has taught in schools in Nashville, Tennessee, and Stillwater, Minnesota, and has been serving as a 2nd Grade Teacher and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Catechist at St. Gertrude School since 2025. She has a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies for Elementary Education from Aquinas College, Nashville, and is a candidate for a Master of Arts in Theology with a Concentration in Thomas Aquinas Studies from Providence College, Rhode Island.
Rick Grinstead
Rick Grinstead helps run Alpha Youth Catholic across the country, which means he spends his time figuring out how to help teenagers actually encounter God instead of just hearing about him. He's been doing youth ministry for 35 years, so he has seen a lot, and he still believes the best part of faith is the part you experience for yourself. He and his wife Stephanie have eight kids, so he is comfortable in loud rooms full of teenagers.
Joan Watson
Joan Watson is a Catholic speaker and author who loves to make Scripture, theology, liturgy, and history accessible and applicable. She currently works as Pilgrim Formation Manager for Verso Ministries, a Catholic company that aims to facilitate encounters with Jesus Christ through pilgrimage. Propelled by Luke 12:48, Joan has worked in the Church and various religious apostolates for twenty years. She is passionate about helping others encounter Christ and enter into friendship with Him through the daily circumstances of life. Joan earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Christendom College and a master’s degree in theology and Christian ministry from Franciscan University of Steubenville. She is the founder of Living 1 John 1, an online community dedicated to helping Catholics pray and love Scripture. Her work can be found at joanwatson.faith.
BRADLEY BARNES
Bradley Barnes serves as Director of Evangelization at Riverview Catholic Parish Family in Cincinnati. Previously, he served as a Campus Minister and Theology Teacher at Newport Central Catholic High School. Before stepping into this role, he spent more than a decade in parish and diocesan youth ministry, walking with young people and helping them encounter Christ. Drawing from years of pastoral experience, Bradley brings a passion for discipleship, prayer, and authenticity. He is honored to speak at Lifeline through NET Ministries, inspiring youth to deepen their relationship with God and live out their faith with courage and joy.
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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: $50 (if accepted to Lifeline Upper Room)
Participants gather together before each Lifeline event for:
Lifeline Upper Room | October 24, 2026
Lifeline Upper Room | November 21, 2026
Lifeline Upper Room | February 27, 2027
Lifeline Upper Room | March 20, 2027
These events are designed for youth ministers to network, collaborate, and build community. They occur year-round on the third Monday of each month at St. John the Evangelist in West Chester. They run from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and lunch is provided. If you're interested, please send an email to ohioevents@netusa.org.