Teen Formation
Our Mission
Through our weekly programs and additional opportunities, to help parents in forming young people to be holy warriors in the Catholic faith and in their communities. We accomplish this through exemplary programming in the areas of human, spiritual, intellectual, and leadership formation.
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 2026)
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 2025!
Annual Winter Retreat for HS (Dec 6-7, 2025)
Overnight Winter Retreat led by our youth team. Past locations include Camp Kern & Bergamo.
BOLD Leadership Camp (early June, 2026)
Weeklong camp from 9:00-3:00 pm at OLGH. 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 2025 - 26 school year will open soon! For Summer youth group registration click the link below! Any questions please contact Jeffrey Kremer at jkremer@stjohnpaulii.org
Youth Program Victories
100+ participants during 2024-25 school year
90 teens involved in leadership activities (cooking, prepping games, leading discussions, etc)
35 teens engaged in Missionary Leadership (leading retreats, giving testimonies, etc).
25 Participants at our HS Winter Retreat, 2024
18 Camp Leaders & Assistant for our Totally Yours Camp, 2025
16 campers at BOLD Leadership Camp, 2025.
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Schools represented:
Springboro, Miamisburg, Franklin, Carlisle, West Carrollton, Bishop Leibold, and homeschool.
Top Five Meeting space in our archdiocese. Includes comfortable spaces, beautiful grounds, and easy access to our church.
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