“God has written a unique and unrepeatable story for each of us, but He lets us write the ending.”

– St. Carlo Acutis

We believe God invites every young person into a story bigger than themselves: an epic story of faith, purpose, and becoming the saint they were created to be.

Our mission is to help middle school and high school students encounter Jesus Christ, build authentic friendships, and grow as disciples who know, love, and follow Him.

Through prayer, small groups, service, retreats, mission trips, and unforgettable experiences, students are invited to explore life’s big questions, deepen their faith, and discover the unique purpose God has for their lives.

Whether you’re just beginning your faith journey or looking to go deeper, there’s a place for you here.

IGNITE: Middle School Youth Group

Open to students in grades 6-8 from both our Religious Education Program and St. Anthony School, Ignite is a place where faith, friendship, and fun come together.

Through games, prayer, engaging talks, and small group conversations, students are invited to grow in their relationship with Jesus while building meaningful friendships with their peers. Whether we’re attending the Shine Youth Rally, competing in Pizza-lympics, bowling with Fr. Tony, or spending time in Adoration with praise and worship, every gathering is designed to help students encounter Christ in a real and personal way.

Ignite is a place to ask questions, make friends, have fun, and discover that following Jesus is the greatest adventure of all.

Ignite meets on Wednesday evenings from 6 – 7:30 PM.

ABLAZE: High School Small Groups

The goal of Ablaze is simple: help move teens beyond simply knowing about Jesus and begin walking with Him as His disciples. Through mission trips, service opportunities, small groups, and authentic conversations, students are invited to encounter Christ personally and discover the purpose He has for their lives. 

At the heart of Ablaze are our small groups. This is where faith moves beyond the classroom and becomes personal. Together, teens dive deeper into Scripture, ask honest questions, wrestle with real-life challenges, and learn what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life.

Ablaze meets every other Tuesday evening from 7 – 8:30 PM.

Contact:

Zaven Mouradian | Director of Youth Ministry
zmouradian@saparish.com | (616) 453-8229, ext. 106