“Forming Friendships in the Faith”

High School (Grades 9-12): 3rd Wednesday of each month- 8:15-9:00 pm | The Undercroft Middle School (Grades 7-8): 4th Wednesday of each month- 8:15-9:00 pm | The Undercroft

 Wednesday |  6:45-7:25PM
September - May 

Usual Locations: Located in the undercroft in new meeting room.

Routine Activities: 
“Known. Chosen. Sent.” is a Catholic youth ministry program designed to help young people discover their true identity through a relationship with Jesus Christ. 

Grounded in the Church’s vision for youth ministry, it focuses on forming disciples, fostering spiritual growth, and encouraging active participation in parish life. 

Through scripture, prayer, and community engagement, the program equips youth to know their true identity, enabling them to live out their faith with divine purpose and confidence in today’s noisy world, when God whispers. Spirit lead hearts and minds to proactively go out and make heaven crowded! 

Meet Periodically 
September 2025 - May 2026, 
6:45 - 7:25 PM. 

Meeting Times: Happen periodically throughout the CCD year - set time scheduled by YM Leader. 

Purpose
The High School Youth Leader Program exists to form disciples who lead, not just teens who help.

HS Youth Leaders are invited to:
  • Grow personally in relationship with Christ
  • Learn how to lead peers with humility and courage
  • Practice servant leadership within the youth ministry
  • Discern how God may be calling them to lead in the Church and world
Youth Leaders is about stewardship of influence.

Leadership Model
HS Youth Leaders lead by:
  • Presence – showing up consistently
  • Example – living faith authentically
  • Service – putting others first
  • Courage – choosing what is right, even when hard
Youth leaders are not expected to be perfect. They are expected to be available, teachable, and faithful.


Events Leaders assisted in stewardship:
  • Confirmation Retreat
  • Worship Nights 
  • Small Groups within our sessions 
  • Xmas and Spring Parties
  • Activity Leadership roles in Saint Night & May Crowning 
  • Other various opportunities that arise throughout the year.

* This program is currently in the beginnings of this newly established refinement to help create more solid leader goals and involvement to build up ministry discipleship traits with-in their years in this HSYM program. 





Grades 9-12
September - April 
Look at the Calendar of Events for Date & Time

Annual Social Events within SD Church Grounds: 
  • Welcome Back Party: 
    Routine Activities:     Indoor/ outdoor games, snacks, music, prayer & fellowship!

  • Standard Session: activities (pumpkin carving, xmas prayer cards, giving tree setup, campfires) games,  topic and discussion, snacks, prayer activations, adoration & worship.

  • All Saints Day Fest: 
    • Routine Activities: prayer/rosary walk, food and social!

  • Pancake Breakfast |  2-3 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring)  
    • Routine Activities: Assist in preparing and serving breakfast after mass.
  • Christmas Party: 
    • Routine Activities: Games, Student Leader Advent talks, food & gift exchange.  

  • Spring Shindig Party:
    • Routine Activities: Indoor & outdoor sports, campfire, snacks, music, prayer & more!





Meet the 4th Wednesday of each month
September - May
8:15-9:00 pm

Usual Locations: Located in the St. Denis Church Undercroft

Routine Activities: Games, snacks, discussion, small groups, activities, and meditational prayer.

How to get involved: Everyone is encouraged and invited to attend each session!  Join us on Wednesday nights for a night of fun, friendship, and foundational activities rooted in Christ. Contact our YM or Religious Education office with questions!  

Youth Ministry Permission Form

Grades 7-8
September 2026-May 2026
Look at the Calendar of Events for Date & Time
Cost: Free
Transportation: Not Provided
Usual Locations: Place of Event

Usual Social Events: 
  • Welcome Back Party: 
    Routine Activities:     Indoor/ outdoor games, snacks, music, prayer & fellowship!
    Standard Session:     activities (pumpkin carving, xmas prayer cards, giving tree setup, campfires) games,  topic and discussion, snacks, prayer activations, adoration & worship.

  • All Saints Day Fest: 
    Routine Activities:     prayer/rosary walk, food and social!

  • Pancake Breakfast |  2-3 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring) Open for 8th Grade Students to assist High School YM in serving our Pancake Breakfast 7am-1pm Sunday work shifts. 
    • Routine Activities: Assist in preparing and serving breakfast before and after Sunday mass times. 
    • Sign Up: Sign up sheets will be available via link below the week prior to the event. 
  • Christmas Party: 
    Routine Activities:     Games, Advent discussions, food & gift exchange.  





Contact Coach .....

The Children’s Choir gives young singers the chance to share their voices at select Masses and parish celebrations. Children learn liturgical music, develop confidence, and experience the joy of contributing to the beauty of worship through song.

Meet: First Tuesday of the month from 7-8pm. 
* Easter prep: Will practice for 6 Tuesdays 7-8pm prior to Easter Sunday. Please ensure child can attend at least 4 of the 6 of these. Children will sing with adult choir for 9am Easter Sunday Mass. 

Contact 
Andrea Schmitmeyer: 937-564-8147

Assist the priest throughout the liturgy. They carry the cross, candles, and incense, hold the liturgical books, and help prepare the altar. This ministry requires training, responsibility, and provides an opportunity for spiritual growth and service.

Training for 5th and 6th grade boys will take place in December 2026.  Boys in any grade 5th and up can be an altar server!  Contact the parish office/Mike Meyer with questions!