Welcome to Middle School Youth Ministry!
Back-to-School Bash at Valley Lanes
Hey Middle Schoolers! You’re invited to join us at our Youth Ministry Back-to-School Bash at Valley Lanes…
Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 20 from 2:25–4:30pm, invite your friends, and come join the fun! For $20, students will get one hour of bowling, pizza, and one hour to enjoy their choice of one or two attractions: mini-golf, laser tag, bumper cars, the arcade, or virtual reality games. Students are welcome to bring extra money if they’d like to play additional games. Please bring cash payment to the event. Parents, please bring your child inside the bowling alley for drop-off and come in to pick them up at 4:30. Thank you!
2026-2027 Registration
Online family registration is now open for Youth Ministry!
Middle School YM will be learning about Catholic Social Teaching and the Corporal Works of Mercy. These topics will be explored in fun and hands on ways with objective lessons, games, food and social fun!
Friends are welcome at all Youth Ministry levels… ALL are welcome!
Register now and mark your calendars for the kickoff on Sunday, September 27 at Blessed Sacrament Church.
Cost for YM will remain the same as last year:
1 child/$45; 2 children/$90; 3+ children/$120
About Our Program
Middle School Youth Ministry for Grades 6-8 focuses on fostering the personal and spiritual growth of each young person. We provide opportunities to build community through fellowship, prayer, music, celebration, and study of our Catholic faith.
This year in Middle School Youth Ministry, we will be learning about Catholic Social Teaching and the Corporal Works of Mercy.
Schedule & Communication
Meetings are held on Sunday evenings from 6:00-8:00 pm at Blessed Sacrament Parish. Youth Ministry news and events are communicated through Flocknote and the bulletin. Flocknote emails are sent on a weekly basis.
2026-2027 Schedule
Middle School Youth Ministry meets Sunday evenings, 6-8 pm @ Blessed Sacrament **unless noted on the schedule.
September 27 – YM Kickoff
October 4, 11, 18 – YM
October 25 – No YM
November 1, 8, 15, 22 – YM
November 29 – No YM
**December 6 – YM @ Assumption
December 13 – YM Christmas Party
December 20, 27 – No YM
January 3 – No YM
**January 17 – MLK Service @ Assumption
January 10, 24, 31 – YM
February 7, 28 – YM
February 14, 21 – No YM
**March 7 – YM @ Assumption
**March 13 – Anchor Retreat
March 14, 21 – YM
Questions?
Please contact Kathy Russell, Director of Youth Ministry.
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.
God is good all the time ~ All the time God is good