“You are not only the future of the Church; you are the present. Your voices, your ideas, your faith matter right now. And the Church needs you. The Church needs what you have been given to share with all of us. If you want to help the Church prepare for the future, start by being involved today. Stay connected to your parish. Attend Sunday Mass, join youth activities, and say yes to opportunities; opportunities where your faith can grow.”
Pope Leo in a conversation with 16,000 young people at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis on November 21, 2025

Youth Ministry at Our Lady of Lourdes offers young people the chance to encounter Christ in a profound way. Through GIFT classes, service opportunities, retreats, and involvement in the parish, they are being apprenticed and formed as disciples.

Youth Advisory Council

Calling all youth in grades 7-12! Tanya Gross, our new director of formation ministries, wants to create a new youth advisory council that will help guide her as she plans activities, GIFT topics and lesson plans, service projects, intergenerational ministry activities, etc. If you are interested in this or want more information, contact her by email or the Parish Office at x115. There will be an initial meeting to hear what would be involved before making the commitment to be on the youth advisory council. 

Confirmation

We believe our program is an apprenticeship in the fullness of our Catholic faith. Confirmation formation sessions take place during GIFT (Generations In Faith Together), our whole community catechesis program.

Intergenerational Youth Ministry

Bringing people of all ages together to grow in faith, community, and fun.

Youth Service Opportunities

Many opportunities to serve in the parish and larger community exist for youth. Teens are presented with a booklet that outlines all of the service. Parents are asked to join us for many of these opportunities.

Youth Retreats

We all lead busy lives. Retreats provide a time out from the busyness, a chance to focus on some aspect of our faith journey at various stages of our lives. Retreat dates and locations are listed for 6th-11th graders.