About
Holy Spirit Catholic Church Youth Ministry is comprised of a couple of different programs and a variety of paths to getting youth involved in the parish community. The goal of the HSCC Youth Ministry is to help our young people to become rooted in their faith and identity in Christ and to develop skills and practices for lifelong discipleship.
Youth Group Program
The most well-known of our programs is our Youth Group program. Youth Group is a place for teenagers to learn about and grow in their faith and community with one another. The High School youth (9th-12th grade) meet on Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:30 pm. Click here for High School Youth Group Fall 2020 Schedule The middle school youth (7th & 8th grade) meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:30 pm. Click here for Middle School Youth Group Fall 2020 Schedule
Please contact Allison Steen-Baker (via email: allison@holyspiritcatholic.org) if you would like to get involved in our Youth Ministry or simply fill out our Registration Packet to sign up!
Youth Ministry Registration Packet 2020-2021
Downloadable Calendar of Meeting Dates for Fall 2020
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Due to the Coronavirus, we have new protocols for the health and safety of all participating in gathered activities at Holy Spirit Parish. Please read them carefully before attending any gathering at the parish.
- Parents must sign a Health Check-In Form each time their child attends a gathering at Holy Spirit. You may download the form here and fill it out at home, or simply come to the Youth Room door to fill out a form as your child enters the building. Forms and a thermometer will be located just inside the door. Your child will not be allowed to enter their gathering/classroom without this form completed. Note: The adult chaperones are permitted to check temperatures of attendees upon arrival; anyone with a temperature reading above 100.4 will be refused entry and sent home.
- All persons entering the building (over the age of 2) must wear a mask (covering the nose and mouth) at all times. Persons without a mask will not be permitted to enter the building.
- Social distancing of 6ft (or more) should be observed at all times between attendees of different households.
- Participants are required to follow all health and safety protocols posted in the building (e.g., restroom protocols, floor tape for social distancing, etc.)
Recent / Upcoming Events
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Retreats, Mission Trips & Youth Conferences
Each year our parish attends a number of National and Diocesan youth events (held outside of the Holy Spirit campus). Below are descriptions and general information for each. Dates will be posted as they are released by the organization responsible for the event.
Owensboro Diocesan Youth Conference (ODYC)
This gathering is all of the Fun and Faith of the big bi-annual conference but without the travel, cost and crowds. This event gets bigger and better every time and will be attended by over 500 youth from all over the Diocese. In 2020 it will be held in Bowling Green, KY at the Knicely Convention Center. This event is for 7th – 12th graders.
*If you have filled out the Form A & Form D3 for the current academic year, you do not need to do so again.*
Christmas Camp – Gasper River Catholic Retreat Center
Every December 29th to January 1st, current 8th graders and high schoolers are invited to attend Christmas/New Year’s Camp. It’s a great way for 8th graders to meet kids they’ll be going to Camp Life with next summer, and for High School Campers to reconnect with old friends. This camp is much more laid back than summer camp; campers still do all the activities, celebrate the Sacraments, and have Adoration, but with a more relaxed atmosphere. This is a great way to end one year, and begin the next! There are still spots available, so please register ASAP!
2021 – Dates not yet released
Cost – $50
Diocesan Youth Retreat (new) – The Lazarus Retreat
The Lazarus Retreat is a brand new experience for our Diocese. It is a short weekend designed to inspire discipleship and ignite one’s own faith! There are only 5 spots available for our parish and it will be held at Gasper River Catholic Retreat Center. This event is for highschool students; preference will be given to seniors.
Diocesan Youth Retreat Webpage
February 2022 – Dates not yet released
Cost – $50 (due at registration)
Lazarus-Retreat-Registration-Form , Form A , Form D3 – Due:
*If you have filled out the Form A & Form D3 for the current academic year, you do not need to do so again.*
Youth 2000
Youth 2000 is a yearly conference sponsored by the Marian Shrine Committee. This is held on the campus of Brescia University in Owensboro, Ky. This has been a long standing and very popular weekend excursion into an intimate weekend with Christ and his sacraments. This is a great local and inexpensive conference to attend. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Accommodations will be in a local hotel. This event is for people age 13 and older. Parents attend at a discounted rate ($60). Youth 2000 Info/Schedule of Events.
March 2022 – Dates not yet released
Cost – $120 (full/partial scholarships available)
Youth 2000 -Registration-Form 2019, FORM C, Form A, Form D3 – Due:
Catholic Heart Workcamp
Catholic Heart Workcamp is a mission camp designed to give teens an opportunity to encounter Jesus through service. It is a fun week of hard work and prayer. Days begin & end with program and for the majority of the day teams travel out to the surrounding area to help with refurbishing homes and working with the disadvantaged. The week ends with a fun day at a local attraction or amusement park. Pre-Registration is required for this event. Fundraising & Scholarships available. This event is for 9th graders (as of fall 2019) & older.
2022 trip – dates not yet released
Cost – $300 (balance due **)
Registration 2020 – Due:
*Only 20 youth slots available so contact me ASAP!*
One Bread One Cup
This conference is a special and unique conference presenting topics and tracts focus on liturgical arts and liturgical ministries. This is the perfect conference for those who are interested in Liturgical Ministries or who are musically inclined. This conference is for high school students rising sophomores and up as of fall 2020.
2021 trip – July 6 -10th
Cost is $175
Sign up by the end of Jan 2021!
Typically we have only 8 spots available…but for Summer 2021, we would love to take more! Contact me with questions or if you are interested! Registration is online through St. Meinrad (available by invitation email only)
If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please contact Allison (allison@holyspiritcatholic.org)
National Catholic Youth Conference
This conference is a HUGE event that happens every other year (odd number years) usually in Indianapolis, IN during the month of November. This experience is unique and well-known for providing Nationally known speakers and performers and a inspiring experience of 20,000 members of the young church gathered as one for Mass, Adoration, and prayer. This conference is for high school students.
November 2022
Cost – $500 ($50 pre-registration due **, remaining balance due **)
Pre-Registration Form 2019 – Due: **
Downloadable Registration Packet (available closer to date) – Due: **
Forms & Documents
General Forms for Youth up to age 18
General Info Form – Youth Ministry Reg Form 2019-2020
Form A – Youth Health Form
Form D-3 – Youth Code of Conduct
Safe Environment Permission – SE Form
General Forms for Adults & Youth over age 18
Form B Medical Release for Adults
Form D-4 Supervisory Adult Code of Conduct