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. The middle school youth (7th & 8th grade) meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:30 pm.

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 Reg Pkt 2022-23

High School Youth Ministry Schedule

Middle School Youth Ministry Schedule

Recent / Upcoming Events

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.

2023 trip – Nov 18-19

Cost – $45 (due at Registration, deadline 11.10.22)

Required forms: Form-C, Form A, Form D3–

ODYC Webpage

Brochure & Schedule 2020

Parent Forms: Form-B, Form-D4,Click here to sign up for your timeslot!

*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!

Gasper River Website

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 2023 – Dates not yet released

Cost – $50 (due at registration)

Registration form (To Come), 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.

Youth 2000 Webpage

March 2023 – Dates not yet released

Cost – $120 (full/partial scholarships available)

Youth 2000 Registration form (To Come), 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.

CHWC Website

2023 trip – dates not yet released

Cost – TBD (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.

OBOC Website

2023 trip – TBD

Cost is TBD

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.

NCYC Website

November 2024

Cost – $500 ($50 pre-registration due **, remaining balance due **)

Pre-Registration Form 2019 – Due: **

Downloadable Registration Packet (available closer to date) – Due: **