Ablaze

All high schoolers (grades 9-12) are welcome to join us anytime throughout the year!

When you are in high school, life is challenging. You’re expected to somehow balance school, family, friends, sports, and clubs. With such great responsibilities, where do you find God in this?

Ablaze regularly meets on Sundays from 7-9pm, unless otherwise noted. Youth nights consist of fun with friends, a hint of faith formation, and worship to build relationships with your sisters and brothers in-Christ, and with God. We also offer opportunities throughout the year for retreat, and social, and service events.

Through authentic Christian community, one finds belonging and purpose.

January 5

Potluck Semester Kickoff & Parent Meeting

5:30 - 7:30 PM | Gym

Latest Updates

  • Posted 11/21/24

    Hi all, we are looking at going to the Web on December 8th as a group. In order to make this happen, we would need a total of 4 adult chaperones and 12 Teens. Please fill out the form below if you are interested.

    https://forms.gle/UU2VjRHngDZ8y67Q6

  • Posted 11/11/24:

    Hey everyone, with the holidays approaching, we’re trying to gauge attendance so that we know who would be coming to our December 1st meeting (the weekend immediately following Thanksgiving). Please fill this out by November 22nd so that we know for our planning purposes. Thank you!

    https://forms.gle/vVZKn7pu7cVLpjGa9

  • Posted 10/29/24:

    Spring Retreat Interest Form is out. Please fill out/RSVP if you can attend our proposed date: April 25th-27th, 2025.

    https://forms.gle/2kuBpnotyT1oj97z8

  • Posted 10/4/2024:

    There is an exciting opportunity to help out with the Respect Life Ministry. They are looking for High School students especially to get involved in their bake sales at all masses the weekend of Oct. 26/27th. Please reach out to respectlife@saint-max.org to get involved.

  • Posted 9/9/2024: Registration for Fall Retreat is now open, please sign-up here with this link!

    https://forms.gle/KaHSyxKKoPYrrSjU8

  • Posted 9/8/2024: Hey, this is just a reminder that we will have Ablaze tonight from 7-9pm. See you guys in a couple of hours!

  • Posted 8/27/2024: This is a test alert per parent feedback at kick-off. Please respond back so I know you received this. Best, Kaitlyn

  • Posted 8/21/2024: Hey everyone, it's me again. Just a reminder, our kickoff for HS ministry is partnered with MS for this first week as a Potluck on Sunday from 5:00pm-7:30pm. Sign-ups have been sent to parents but are also available on the website. Please bring a swimsuit to wear under your clothes...

    DTS also starts this week on August 23rd, from 7-9pm.

    God bless, Kaitlyn

Parents

We're so glad you are here! All important information for parents can be found on this page.

Please make sure your child's medical release form for the 2024-25 is completed for school year prior to September 8, 2024. These can be turned into the front office.

This is essential for your child's safety and well-being and is required to participate in Parish activities in the future. If you are unsure if it is completed, or you are having difficulty obtaining one, please contact us.

Please sign-up to volunteer as a SafeParish volunteer! In order to ensure the safety of your child, we partake in the SafeParish program of Child Protection. We require at least one parent volunteer per youth night. However, in order to give the children the best experience possible, 2-4 adults are ideal. Please graciously consider donating your time to help the program.

Steubenville Retreat: June 27th-29th, 2025

Registration for a guaranteed spot is due by the morning of Oct. 16th. The non-refundable $50 deposit is also due by that morning and can be turned into the front office. All forms and paperwork must be turned in by May 15th, 2025.

Advent Party: Dec. 15th, 2024

White Elephant is back! Feel free to gift something from around your home or to submit something $15 or less. We will also be having Chili courtesy of Mary!

Service Opportunities

    • Can be done almost any time before November 20th.

    • Placing straw in bags - no need to bring materials. Just show up!

      If you are interested in serving our community’s Advent needs please reach out to our Assistant Liturgy Coordinator: Michelle Meyer.

  • December 7th, 11am-2:30pm in the Parish Gym.

  • It’s harvesting time and weeding season! All produce goes to the vulnerable and needy in our area to Reach Out Lakota and Community Meal Center Hamilton. If you are someone that is very hands on this is a great job for you.

    If you are interested, please reach out to Dave Ellerbrock

Questions?

Kaitlyn Briedis

Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

kbriedis@saint-max.org

513-777-4322 Ext. 118