Young people aren’t here for the Church: THEY ARE THE CHURCH – the most beautiful and dynamic part of the Church. ~ Synod on Young People
Melissa Kato
Coordinator of High School Youth Ministry
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Become a Part of Something Bigger in High School Youth Ministry
High school youth ministry at Blessed Sacrament provides diverse opportunities for students to grow in their relationship with Jesus and one another. From Sunday night programming to the outreach team mission trip, there is something for everyone at Blessed Sacrament.
Feel free to explore to learn more, or contact the Faith Formation Office.
Youth Ministry on Sunday Nights
On Sunday nights, high school students are invited to participate in one of the youth ministry’s small faith communities. Students gather at the Parish Center from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and cover a range of topics dealing with faith, doubt, love, and discipleship.
Program Description
For the 2026-27 school year, Sunday night participants will be looking at ways to let their light Shine as we explore our Catholic Faith. We hope to help students embrace their Catholic Faith and show them how their example of practicing faith can be the light for someone else.
We will again use Life Teen as our basis for topics as it consists of resources that provide solid Catholic teaching and youth ministry experiences for our high school students.
New this year: all of the Outreach opportunities will be available to every student enrolled in High School Youth Ministry.
Please join us and bring a friend!
Youth 2 Youth
Team
The Youth 2 Youth team works September-April to plan the two-day retreat. High school students develop the theme, prayer opportunities, games, witness talks, Mass, and reconciliation service. Students grow in their own faith while also learning to create an environment for others to develop and grow in their relationship with Jesus. We are looking for team members. Please join us if you participated in a Y2Y retreat in the past. Parents, please consider volunteering with your teen for Y2Y. It is an experience that encourages faith to grow for everyone involved!
Retreat
The Youth 2 Youth Weekend is a yearly retreat held in the spring at Camp Rotary. The retreat is planned and facilitated by high school students who have previously participated in the weekend. This time away helps teens recognize God’s presence in many ways through prayer, worship, witness talks, God Time, games, and much more! All high school students 9-12th grade are invited to attend!
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!
Save the 2027 Date: April 16-17
Notre Dame Vision
Notre Dame Vision is a transformative five-day summer conference held at the University of Notre Dame, designed for high school students to explore their faith and discern God’s call in their lives. Participants will engage in theological discussions, spiritual reflections, and community-building activities, all within the inspiring setting of Notre Dame’s campus.