Early Registration is Open!
Online registration is now open for the 2025-2026 school year! Next year’s theme will be “Treasured.” High School Youth Ministry will be taking a “Road Trip” finding treasures along the way and within themselves. Friends are welcome at all Youth Ministry levels. ALL are welcome!
Questions? Contact Kathy Russell, Director of Youth Ministry.
Important Dates:
September 10: Last day to register for NCYC!
September 21: Youth Ministry Kickoff
November 20-23: National Catholic Youth Conference
Contact Kathy Russell for more information.
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).
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.
Questions? Please contact Kathy Russell, Director of Youth Ministry, or call the parish office at 989-631-4447.
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, and NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference)
Please contact Kathy Russell for more information on these events.
National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)
November 20-23, 2025 | Indianapolis, IN
NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference) is a powerfully unique three-day experience of prayer, community, evangelization, catechesis, service, and empowerment for Catholic teenagers of high school age. NCYC is the premier Catholic youth event on a national scale that gathers people from all across America for a life-changing encounter with Christ.
The 2025 theme, I Am | Yo Soy, will reflect on the time God appeared to Moses through the burning bush and explore how the Sacraments are the living story of God’s love, uniting us with Him through Jesus and the Church. Through the Sacraments, we encounter the fullness of salvation and the tangible presence of Emmanuel—God with us.
What teens can expect at NCYC:
JUST ANNOUNCED…Pope Leo XIV will encounter the youth through a real-time digital encounter at the NCYC general session on Friday, November 21st!
INSPIRING SPEAKERS…Some of the best speakers in the Catholic space.
MASS & ADORATION…Celebrate liturgy and the Eucharist with tens of thousands, led by our American bishops.
MUSIC & WORSHIP…Praise and entertainment led by award-winning artists.
INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS…Countless games, crafts, obstacle courses, live radio shows, challenges, and so much more.
COST $700…Family pays $350/parish pays $350 (Includes: bus transportation, registration fee, hotel, backpack, and dinner on Friday & Saturday evening.)
Limited spots available. For more information or registration forms, contact Kathy Russell at 989-631-4447 or kathyr@assumptionmidland.org
Catechesis Begins in the Home
You can best support your youth’s growth as a disciple by modeling the joy of a life rooted in Christ. Please prayerfully consider how you might incorporate the following practices into your family’s routine:
- Participate in the celebration of the Eucharist with your youth each Saturday evening or Sunday.
- Include prayer as a part of your daily routine.
- Read or pray with the Scriptures in a family setting.
- Take time for silent prayer in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
- Encourage your youth to share their gifts in the parish’s life and ministry, in keeping with their age and abilities.
- Work with your youth to identify ways to serve in the local community.
- Encourage your youth to actively participate in retreats, social events and service opportunities offered by Youth Ministry.