Empowering Faith: Join our vibrant Youth Group Ministry
Our Youth Group Ministry at St. Mary’s Parish is a vibrant community where young people come together to grow in faith, build lasting friendships, and make a positive impact. Through engaging activities, meaningful discussions, and service projects, we empower our youth to live out their faith in everyday life. Join us for a journey of spiritual growth.
Middle School Youth Group is open to students in 6th through 8th grade who have completed their sacraments. This program provides a fun and engaging environment where young teens can deepen their faith through fellowship, service, prayer, and activities designed specifically for their age group.
High School Youth Group is open to students in 9th through 12th grade. High school youth are invited to explore their faith more deeply, develop leadership skills, serve others, and build lasting friendships while navigating the challenges and opportunities of their teenage years.
Youth Group Meeting Times: Experience Faith, Fun, and Fellowship Every Week
Join us each week for an exciting opportunity to grow in faith, build meaningful friendships, and have fun in a welcoming Catholic community. Our Youth Group gatherings are designed to help middle and high school students strengthen their relationship with Christ through engaging discussions, small groups, prayer, games, service opportunities, and fellowship. Whether you're new to the parish or have been involved for years, you'll find a place where you belong. Come discover how faith can be lived out in a fun, supportive, and inspiring environment alongside other young people your age!
REGISTRATION:
Middle School & High School Youth Group Registration - Click HERE
Our Youth Group is open to all parish students in grades 6-12, including those who attend St. Mary's Catholic School, Oak Ridge Middle Schools, Oak Ridge High School, homeschool programs, and other public or private schools. If you have questions about Youth Group or would like more information, please contact Margaret Merrill at youth@stmarysoakridge.org.
Get Involved: Support and Make a Differance
Volunteer
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Join our team of dedicated volunteers and help build a vibrant, faith-filled community where youth can grow in their relationship with Christ and one another. Whether you can serve a few hours each week, month, or throughout the year, your time, talents, and presence can have a lasting impact.
Volunteers are at the heart of our Youth Ministry. By sharing their gifts, energy, and faith, they help create a welcoming, engaging, and supportive environment for youth gatherings, retreats, service projects, special events, and faith formation activities. From mentoring and hospitality to organizing activities and chaperoning events, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
Come be part of a ministry that inspires, encourages, and guides the next generation in their journey of faith!
Note: All volunteers are required to complete Safe Environment Training to ensure the safety and well-being of our youth.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Small Group Leaders
- Chaperones
- Service Project Leaders/Chaperones
- Provide Snacks
- Monetary Donations
- Youth Advisory Board: Next Meeting – TBD
Wish List
Looking for an easy way to support our Youth Ministry? Our Amazon Wish List helps provide the supplies, materials, games, snacks, and resources that make our youth gatherings, retreats, service projects, and special events possible. Every item purchased directly benefits our middle and high school students and helps create a welcoming, engaging, and faith-filled environment where they can grow in their relationship with Christ and one another.
Your generosity, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our youth. Thank you for partnering with us in this important ministry and investing in the faith of the next generation!
Margaret Merrill
Questions? We're Here to Help
Youth Minister
Youth@stmarysoakridge.org
(865) 482-2875