Teen Formation
Our Vision
Joyful Catholics sharing Christ with everyone we encounter. We help young people:
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Recognize their call to holiness.
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Be attentive to the Holy Spirit in their lives.
What We Offer
Weekly Youth Groups
Offered for teens in grades 7-12 from all schools. See our meeting times and locations below.
Jr. High Retreat (Spring 2027)
Saturday retreat for Jr. High that includes dinner, Mass, witness, and fun activities.
Mission Trip
Our HS teens take regular summer mission trips with CHWC. Past trips included to Indiana, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. If interested, contact Jeffrey during Fall 2026!
Annual Winter Retreat for HS (Dec 5-6, 2026)
Overnight Winter Retreat led by our youth team. Past locations include Camp Kern & Bergamo.
BOLD Leadership Camp (early June, 2027)
Weeklong camp from 9:00-3:00 pm. Includes leadership workshops, service, sports, and a King’s Island Fun Day.
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Totally Yours Camp
In the spring, High School Teens can apply for our Totally Yours Team, which leads one of our VBS Camps in July.
Why Participate in our Programs?
We have five core values that define our culture.
1) We Are Partners - Volunteers, parents, and teens each have a role to play in building our youth program.
3) Learn By Doing - Teens help to plan activities, cook food, lead lessons, and do service.
2) Put Prayer First - Our programs are designed to help students cultivate habits of prayer and holiness.
4) Be The Best Teammate - Our programs include a focus on fun, teamwork, and building friendships.
5) Make Each Day Your Masterpiece - We strive for excellence and encourage teens to give their best.
Get Involved
Our Junior High Youth Group Meets every Wednesday from 5:15 - 6:45 PM at St. Mary of the Assumption
Our High School Youth Group meets every Sunday from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at St. Mary of the Assumption
Need to Register?
Our Youth Programs are for those from 7th - 12th Grade. Registration for the 2026 - 27 school year will open soon! Any questions please contact Jeffrey Kremer at jkremer@stjohnpaulii.org
Summer Wrap-up
The JPII Crew led our third annual Totally Yours camp, a high-energy Catholic immersion experience, for 50 campers in grades 1-8. Click the link below to watch the recap video!
Youth Program Victories
- Nearly 100 participants from Springboro, Carlisle, Bishop Leibold, CJ, Fenwick, Centerville, and more!
- Annual Retreats for High School and Jr. High, led by our teens.
- One-of-a-kind summer camp (Totally Yours) that our teens get to lead.
- Partnering with Bishop Leibold. Over this past year, we saw about 30 BLS students participate in our weekly youth group, Jr. High Retreat, or special events!​
- Top Five Meeting space in our archdiocese. Includes comfortable spaces, beautiful grounds, and easy access to our church.
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