High School Youth Ministry

About Our Program

High School Youth Ministry for Grades 9-12 builds on the personal and spiritual growth of each young person, leading them into a deeper knowledge of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We provide opportunities to build community through fellowship, service, prayer, music and study of our Catholic faith. Students also have the opportunity to participate in both local and national events (see below for more details).

Schedule & Communication

Meetings are held on Sunday evenings from 6:00–8:00 pm at Blessed Sacrament Parish. All Youth Ministry news and events are communicated through Flocknote and the bulletin. Flocknote emails are sent on a weekly basis.

Youth 2 Youth Retreat for High Schoolers

Saturday, April 18 – Sunday, April 19, 2026 | Camp Rotary, Clare, MI | Cost: $70

Join us at Camp Rotary for an unforgettable weekend retreat designed by high school students, for high school students! Leave behind the stresses of daily life and dive into a weekend of self discovery, faith, and meaningful connections. Participate in thought-provoking discussions led by inspiring mentors who will challenge and broaden your perspective. Experience the joy of community as you share stories, laugh, play games, and sing together around a crackling bonfire under a star filled sky. Don’t miss this chance to grow, connect, and create memories that will last a lifetime! Join us for a weekend of fun, friends and fellowship!!

Questions?? Contact Kathy Russell

Notre Dame Vision

June 22-26 & July 6-10, 2026

Notre Dame Vision is a 5-day experience on the Notre Dame campus designed to help high school students discover and renew God’s call in their lives. Connect with hundreds of other students as you learn from the witness of the saints and develop practices to live your faith. Sharpen your spiritual vision to recognize God’s grace at work in your life and immerse yourself in the Notre Dame campus. Sleep in the dorms, eat in the dining hall, and pray at the numerous sacred spaces across campus. Notre Dame Vision combines the theologically- rich experience of hearing nationally-known keynote speakers with the mentorship of college students. From large group sessions to small faith-sharing groups comprised of your peers, Notre Dame Vision gives you the space and the community to ask big questions about how God is calling you to use your talents in service to the Church and world.

Cost: $465 (family pays $265, parish pays $200)

For more information, click the button below or contact Kathy Russell

World Youth Day 2027

Join one million young Catholics on pilgrimage from August 1–9, 2027 in Seoul, South Korea, along with Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope. Young adults, parish leaders, and 16+ high school juniors and seniors with a parent/guardian are invited. The cost is $4,699 (paid in installments). Registration deadline is April 15, 2026.

For questions, contact Taylor Piotrzkowski, Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, at tpiotrzkowski@diosag.org or call 989.797.6639.

Other Youth Events

Assumption Parish:

• Mardi Gras
• Stations of the Cross
• Serving as catechist aides
• Participating in liturgical ministries 

Midland Area Catholic Community:

• Outreach
• Youth2Youth
• Adoration and socials

Diocese of Saginaw:

• Y.E.S. (Youth Encounter Service)

National Events:

• ND Vision
• March for Life
• NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference)