Youth Ministry
Welcome to Immaculate Conception’s Youth Ministry!
The Youth Ministry journeys with our young people as they come to know, love, and live the Good News of Jesus in their lives. This ministry has a four pillared approach: catechesis, spiritual formation, outreach, and social interaction. Our activities include meetings, fellowship, service opportunities, retreats, and summer programs. All are welcome. Come and join us!
Mission Statement
We the youth of Immaculate Conception Parish and St. Jude Mission Church, while being the vibrant church of today, fuel the church of tomorrow by effectively unifying the youth of our community in the love of Jesus.
We aim to create an environment where we can be active through service to the community, through prayer and worship, and through education to further our Catholic faith. We do this while upholding the mission of our parish and trusting in the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Welcome Mare Draper!
Youth Group (grades 9-12)
ICC/SJ Youth Group meets in the youth room
in the Parish Center on Wednesday and Sunday evenings.
If you would like to join the youth group, contact Mare Draper - 410-392-3560 or [email protected]
Registrations for 2023-24 sessions is available online!
Check out the various activities and service opportunities available:
Summer Schedule:
Coffee Cafe Fundraiser at the Flea Market!
Come help us serve our very own coffee at the Outdoor Markets Flea Market on Saturday, June 10th from 9-12noon! We will have our delicious "Immaculate Blend" on the baseball field - rain or shine - in our very own HIP tent! Come enjoy the morning with us! Space is limited! Great service opp!
Vacation BIble School Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer to help bring the light of Jesus to our children of the parish. Launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun.
Bootcamp is the new workcamp!
A week filled with great service projects in our parish community! This year we are going to Holy Family in Newark, DE to help them set up their annual Summerfest! Yes, it's sweaty, hot, and grimy, projects- BUT...it is so worth it! Great service hours opportunity! Awesome way to meet up with friends and/or make new ones --all while helping the community (in more ways than you can imagine!)
No job is too small for our BOOTCAMP!!! Did I mention great food???? Games??? FANTASTIC TIME???
Week starts on Monday, July 10 and runs thru Wednesday July 12 from 8:45am until 3pm at Holy Family church.
Peer Leadership Training
The peer Leadership team is for all those in high school who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and who are interested in continuing ministry in a leadership role. Training is provided and required for all. Great opportunity for service hours and learn more about yourself in the process. AND...great friendships.
Adult Volunteer Opportunities
Adult volunteers are always a welcomed addition to our programs and events. Donating your time and talent costs $0, and the outcomes are PRICELESS! Whether it is one event or a whole season (prep, etc.) we welcome the opportunity to sit down with you! YOU CAN MAKE SUCH AN IMPACT IN THE LIFE OF A YOUNG PERSON!
Father Mike Schmitz
Chaplain, Newman Catholic Campus Ministry
Father Mike Schmitz is the chaplain for Newman Catholic Campus Ministries at the University of Minnesota Duluth. He also serves as the Director of the Office of Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth.
Fr. Schmitz is known for his Internet presence, especially his YouTube videos. He has been a speaker at many Catholic events and conferences.
Since 2015, Fr. Schmitz has been the primary person involved in Ascension Presents, with free videos offering Catholic perspectives on cultural societal issues. Fr. Schmitz's videos have covered topics from mixed martial arts to Batman vs. Superman. Beginning in 2017, these talks have also been offered as podcasts.
Click here to see Fr. Mike's podcasts and videos
Take a peek at prior events photos: Youth Group Photo Gallery
Phone: 410-392-3560
Email: [email protected]
Youth ministry is more than programs and events!
It is “the response of the Christian community to the needs of young people, and the sharing of the unique gifts of youth with the larger community”.
(A Vision of Youth Ministry)