Youth Ministry

Living out our faith with joy, courage, and common purpose.

St. Michael’s Youth Ministry is a welcoming community where teens (middle school & high school) are invited to encounter Christ, build authentic friendships, and grow in faith that lasts beyond youth nights. We believe every young person should be seen, known, and loved by God and our mission is to help them live from that truth.

Through engaging Life Teen & Edge nights, service opportunities, retreats & conferences, Bible Studies, and community events, we aim to create an environment where faith comes alive in real and relatable ways. Teens are encouraged to ask questions, explore Scripture, and discover how God is present in their daily lives whether at school, with friends, and in their families.

Our ministry is more than gatherings and games (though we have plenty of those too!). It’s about walking together through the ups and downs of life, learning how to pray, serve, and lead with purpose. Whether it’s laughing over ridiculous icebreakers, diving deep into conversation during small groups, or spending quiet moments in Adoration, our goal is always the same: to elevate teens in their faith so they can make an impact on the world.

We invite all students, and their friends, to “come as you are.” Wherever you are on your faith journey, you belong here. Together, we’re discovering what it means to be disciples, rooted in prayer, strengthened by the sacraments, and sent out to share God’s love with the world.

Youth Ministry Director: 
Abbie Johnson youth@stmichaelscatholic.com

YOUR PLACE TO BELONG.

Our Youth Ministry offers a variety of opportunities to grow in faith, build community, and live out the Gospel together, including awesome yearly events like:

  • Diocesan Retreats

  • Shepherd’s Night

  • Rock the Universe

  • March for Life

  • Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC)

  • Urban Plunge

  • Steubenville Conferences hosted by Life Teen

  • Life Teen Camp Covecrest in Tiger, Georgia + Life Teen Camp Hidden Lake in Dahlonega, Georgia

  • Servant’s Heart Camp

  • National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)

  • World Youth Day

  • Life Teen Leadership Conference (LTLC) at Benedictine College

UPCOMING LIFE TEEN AND EDGE NIGHTS

UPCOMING LIFE TEEN AND EDGE NIGHTS

FOR PARENTS.

We believe parents are the primary educators of their teen’s faith, and we are here to support you. Our goal is to partner with families to help teens grow into strong, faithful young men and women.

We provide:

  • Clear communication about events and expectations

  • Safe, structured environments

  • Opportunities for your teen to grow spiritually and socially

  • Fundraising opportunities to help offset the cost of trips

  • Service opportunities to help them feed our communities in different ways

“The future starts today, not tomorrow.”
–POPE St. JOHN PAUL II