Youth Ministry
MinistriesSt. Joseph’s Youth Ministry helps teens better know, love, and serve God. Faith life doesn’t stop after Confirmation. God calls each of us to a lifelong, authentic relationship with Him. By encouraging teens to know and love God and giving them opportunities to serve, we hope to revolutionize teen culture and form young disciples. Confirmed teens in 8th grade and older are invited to join any of our scheduled activities! Follow our group on Remind.com/join/stjpcyg
Service Saturday- Living the Corporal Works for Mercy
Service Saturday encourages kids to take time to learn and live out the Corporal Works of Mercy. The Corporal Works of Mercy are found in the teachings of Jesus and model how we treat all others as if they were Jesus in disguise. (Matthew 25:31-46)
Sunday Youth Group - Info + Calendar
The St. Joseph youth group meets on Sunday nights from 7-8pm at the PAC for fun, snacks, prayer, and thought-provoking discussion. It's a space where young people can come together and both be their authentic selves while deepening their own understanding of the faith and its role in their lives. Normal nights have a theme for the discussion and activities, while some nights on the schedule are marked as Ignite. Ignite nights are designed to embody the concept of holy leisure by allowing the youths to have an stress-free night of fun. Friends are encouraged to join for any meeting, but especially so for Ignite nights!
Spring 2026 Calendar
Jan 25 - Catechism Q&A
Feb 1 - Ignite - Craft night
Feb 8 - Love and Relationships
Feb 15 - Off
Feb 22 - Saint Night
Feb 28 - Day retreat (10am-4pm, location TBA, followed by 4:30pm Mass at the church)
Mar 1 - Off
Mar 8 - Ignite - Nerf War
Mar 15 - Lent and penance
Mar 22 - Human dignity
Mar 29 - Off
Apr 5 - Off (Happy Easter!)
Apr 12 - Holy leisure
Apr 19 - Adding variety to your prayer life
Apr 26 - Catechism Q&A, again!
May 3 - Ignite - Welcome party for all the newly confirmed (7-8:30)
May 10 - Transitions
May 17 - Summer Send off! (7-8:30)
May 24 - Off
May 31 - Escape Room (time TBD)
Ignite Night
St. Ignatius of Loyola said, “Laugh and grow strong." Ignite Night is a party full of controlled chaos and laughter, where kids can enjoy time with friends. During the night we share the message of God’s love for them and encourage them to be who God meant them to be. As St. Catherine of Siena said, “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” Every evening ends with a challenge for students to dive deeper into their faith by reading Scripture and participating in the Sacraments.
Blest Day Ever
Blest Day Ever is a party with a purpose for kids in grades 5th-8th. Held twice a year, these nights are packed full of crazy games, great speakers, amazing food, worship music, and the beauty of the Sacraments.
Blest Week Ever
Blest Week Ever continues the fun of Blest Day Ever for a whole week. During the week we focus on serving our family, community, and world. All while having a crazy good time!
Steubenville Conference for HS
Steubenville Conference is a MUST for any High School Catholic. This weekend experience of nationally known musicians and speakers will inspire teens to deepen their relationship with Christ and see the beauty of Catholicism.
Catholic Youth Summer Camp for HS + MS
Catholic Summer Youth Camp will push you to your limits of courage, strength, and adventure. 471 acres of adventure activities and nightly club that will move your heart and soul. This camp is for middle school and high school students and will quickly become one of the best weeks of your life!
Youth Conference
The 2022 Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference dates are to be determined. For more information, visit: https://columbuscatholic.org/dcyc
Life Teen
Life Teen is a movement within the Roman Catholic Church, Life Teen leads teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. Find resources to help with that on their website.
Adult Volunteers
Please review and fill out the Adult Volunteer information found on our Religious Education page.