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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 6:00-8:00 pm. Click here for a schedule for high school meeting dates. The middle school youth (7th & 8th grade) meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 pm. Click here for a schedule of Middle School meeting dates.
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!
Downloadable Youth Ministry Reg Packet 2019-2020
Downloadable Calendar for Youth Group Meeting Dates
Upcoming Events
Project YM Sunday March 29th 7:00-8:00pm Central Time
This Sunday participate in one of the Biggest Youth Nights EVER! Just click here to log on. Please have a parent email ready in order to attend the event. Afterward, we will gather as a parish youth group on ZOOM to discuss the event and catch up with one another (link above)!
If you would like to watch the broadcast with me, just log on to the ZOOM meeting at 7:00 and we will watch together and use the chat box to discuss/ask questions during the broadcast.
To get Zoom Meeting details, contact Allison Steen-Baker.
See you all Sunday!
If you get a little stir crazy…watch FORMED!
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.
2020 Dates Not yet released
Cost – $50 (due at Registration)
*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!
2019 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 2021 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 2020 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.
Champaign, IL
June 14-19th 2020
Cost – $300 (balance due May 30th)
Registration 2020 – Due: April 15th
*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.
July 6-10th
Cost is $175
Sign up by April 1st!
Only 8 spots available. 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 soon) – 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