Middle & High School Youth Ministry
St. Mary of the Lake Youth Ministry provides students in grades 6–12 a fun and welcoming place to belong, ask questions, and encounter Jesus. With caring adult mentors and in partnership with parents, we create a community where young people can grow in faith, build meaningful relationships, and discover the love of Christ through friendship, faith, and the Sacraments—helping them Know, Follow, and Share Jesus.
High School Youth Ministry
High School Service & Socials
Faith, friends & fun through service, adventures, and social activities throughout the year. Click to see the monthly calendar and RSVP/registration links.
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November 7 | Youth Service Day: Cemetery Clean-Up & Caribou
Open to 8th–12th Grade Youth | 1:00–3:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon of service as we care for St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery during November, when our Catholic faith calls us to remember and pray for the faithful departed.
After helping with some light outdoor clean-up, we’ll head to Caribou Coffee to warm up with hot chocolate and enjoy some time together.
Register in two easy steps:
1. Complete the Annual Off-Site Permission Form: Each youth needs their own form on file once per program year. (If you’ve already submitted this form for your child for 2026–2027 there is no need to do it again!) 2. Submit the Event Registration: Complete this RSVP to register your child for this specific event. You may include multiple children on one RSVP submission. The permission form is completed once per child per year, while the event RSVP is completed for specific off-site events your child(ren) plan to attend. |
High School Small Groups
Discipleship small groups are a place to belong, build real friendships, ask honest questions, pray, and grow closer to Jesus alongside other teens and trusted adult mentors. You’ll have some food and fun, dialogue about the faith, and form the community that is essential to being a disciple of Jesus.
Click the image to register and share your availability to find the best group.
Middle School Youth Ministry
Edge Middle School Youth Group
Edge is a Catholic middle school youth ministry that provides a safe and fun place for youth to find solid Catholic community, to get answers to their questions about faith, and, most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. Every night features time for snacks, games, brief talks and testimonies, small group discussions, and time for prayer.
Edge is open to all 6th-8th graders and meets approximately every other Tuesday from 6:00-7:30 PM in Kohler Hall at the Parish Life Center. It’s free to attend and friends are welcome!
Who: 6th-8th Graders
Time: 6-7:30 PM
Location: Kohler Hall, PLC
2026-2027 Edge Calendar
Sept. 29 – Kickoff Social Night
Oct. 13, Oct. 27, Nov. 10, Dec. 8*, Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 9, Feb. 23, Mar. 16, Mar. 30, Apr. 13, Apr. 27, May 11, May 25
*Dec. 8 – Special Time/Location- Immaculate Conception – Holy Day of Obligation: Meet at the Church to attend parish Mass from 5:30-6:30. After Mass, we will walk to the PLC for Edge from 6:30-7:30 PM.
*Edge is provided by Life Teen, an acclaimed Catholic youth ministry resource used by parishes around the world to help lead teens closer to Christ.*
Stay Connected!
Volunteer With Youth Ministry
Join Core Team Here!
A Core Team is a group of volunteer adults who care about teens and are committed to being mentors and examples. Core Team members are committed disciples of Jesus living an authentically Catholic life and willing to build intentional Christ-centered relationships with teenagers. Core Team consists of members in many different roles, all working to serve middle and high school youth.
Questions about youth ministry? Please contact Manager of Youth Discipleship (Grades 6-8), Michelle Boris at [email protected] or (651) 429-7771, Option 1.
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