Youth Corner

Community Challenges

Holiness was never meant to be a solo mission. In our Tewahedo tradition, we are one Body. When you strengthen your rhythm, you strengthen the whole Church.

Your rank

Abba / Amma

Your heart is a Sanctuary.

Total XP earned

0 challenges joined

Cloud of witnesses

7,014

youth active across all challenges

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Beginner

1,482 active

35 XP

The Morning Watch

5 Days

Protect the first fruits of the day. No phone until the Sign of the Cross is made and the Lord's Prayer is said.

Keep one protected morning prayer window (minimum 5 minutes)

The Zero-Phone Rule: No checking notifications, emails, or social media until the Sign of the Cross is made and the Lord's Prayer is said

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Beginner

1,125 active

40 XP

The Heart Tuner

7 Days

Read one assigned Psalm daily and memorize a single verse as a shield against the noise.

Read one assigned Psalm daily (marked in your prayer book)

Select one specific verse and sit with it for 3 minutes until it resonates

Memorize that one verse and use it as a shield against stress

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Intermediate

734 active

55 XP

The Guarded Gate

3 Days

A total fast of the tongue — no gossip, sarcasm that hurts, or idle venting.

The Fast of the Tongue: Total abstinence from gossip, sarcasm that hurts, and idle venting

The Three-Filter Rule: Before speaking or texting, ask: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?

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Intermediate

589 active

45 XP

The Icon Gaze

7 Days

Replace the last 15 minutes of evening phone use with a gaze at an icon of Christ or a Saint.

Replace the last 15 minutes of evening phone use with Icon Gaze

Sit in front of an icon of Christ, the Mother of God, or a Saint

Look at the face of the Saint and realize they are looking back at you

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Beginner

951 active

30 XP

Liturgical Presence

Weekly

Attend the Divine Liturgy with total attention — phone off, mind present.

Arrive at the Church before the reading of the Gospel

Focus Protocol: Phone is left in the car or turned completely OFF

Offer your attention as a serious sacrifice

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Expert

243 active

150 XP

Digital Sabbath

24 Hours

Total blackout of all digital devices for 24 hours — sunset to sunset.

Total blackout of all digital devices for 24 hours (Friday Sunset to Saturday Sunset)

Replace screen time with reading a Gadl (Saint's life) and time with family

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Intermediate

182 active

100 XP

The Night Watch

3 Nights

Wake at midnight for 15 minutes of Psalm 119 and 7 prostrations in the darkness.

Wake up at 12:00 AM (Midnight) for 15 minutes

Recite Psalm 119 (verses 1-16) in the darkness

End with 7 prostrations (Sijdet)

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Intermediate

367 active

80 XP

The Altar Bound

48 Hours

48 hours of full preparation for Holy Communion — including reconciliation with one person.

48 hours of preparation for Holy Communion (Kurban)

Reconciliation: Message or call one person you have a grudge against and settle the peace before the Altar

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Expert

215 active

120 XP

The Desert Path

1 Week

Perform one act of mercy this week in total secrecy. You are forbidden from telling anyone.

Perform an act of mercy for someone without them knowing who you are

Total Secrecy: You are forbidden from telling anyone about this act

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Beginner

402 active

50 XP

The Pilgrim Walk

5 Days

A 20-minute daily walk without headphones — recite the Jesus Prayer in time with your steps.

Go for a 20-minute walk daily without headphones

Recite the Jesus Prayer ("Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me") in time with your steps

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Intermediate

312 active

70 XP

The Fast of the Eyes

3 Days

Abstain from all entertainment video for 3 days. Only functional screens allowed.

Abstain from all entertainment video (Netflix, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)

Only Functional screen use allowed (School/Work)

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Expert

412 active

120 XP

Fasting for the Poor

Wed/Fri

Fast until 3 PM on Wed/Fri, calculate what you saved, and give it directly to someone in need.

Fast until 3 PM on Wednesday and Friday

Calculate the money saved by not buying lunch

Give that specific amount to someone in need

Progression

The Path of the Ranks

Your position in the Cloud of Witnesses. Check your Community Tab to see where you stand.

Novice

0 – 500 XP

The struggle begins.

Acolyte

500 – 1,500 XP

You have guarded the gate.

Pillar

1,500 – 3,000 XP

You are steadfast.

Hermit

3,000 – 5,000 XP

You have mastered the silence.

Apostle

5,000+ XP

You lead others.

Your rank

Abba / Amma

Final Mastery

Your heart is a Sanctuary.