Youth Ministry

Fireside - Middle School Youth Group

The Middle School youth group you know and love is back! And with a new name! "Fireside" - Middle School youth group kicks off Sunday, September 8th from 6:30-8:00pm in Cain Hall; check-in starts at 6:15pm. All 6th - 8th grade students are invited to join and invite a friend!

Parents/guardians are required to complete the waiver form for their participating child(ren). 

Summer Opportunity - Steubenville of Rochester

High School (Incoming 9th - 12th graders)

STEUBENVILLE 2025 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Wondering what to get your teen for Christmas this year? Get them the life-changing gift of attending the Steubenville Youth Conference. This year we are heading back to Rochester, MN the weekend of July 11th-13th. Spots are limited!

Witness Wednesdays - High School Youth Group

Alongside teens from both St. Wenceslaus and St. Stephen the Martyr, we will spend time together learning from powerful witnesses to our faith, diving into the Bible, exploring how to live our faith in the world, and spending time in front of the Blessed Sacrament allowing God to love us and answer that love with praise & worship. 

Witness Wednesdays are 8-9:30 PM and the location rotates between St. Stephen the Martyr and St. Wenceslaus. Snacks and drinks are provided, except on Adoration evenings.

Witness Wednesdays gives you four unique experiences of our Catholic faith each month:

  • 1st Wednesdays - Scripture Study Nights: Dive into Scripture and discover your place in His Word. (St. Wenceslaus)

  • 2nd Wednesdays - Testimony Nights: Hear from a witness of the faith to learn how to align your life with God’s will. (St. Stephen the Martyr)

  • 3rd Wednesdays - Eucharistic Adoration Night: Witness the real presence of Jesus as we pray in our hearts and praise with our voices together in worship. (St. Wenceslaus)

  • 4th Wednesdays - Be Real Nights: Explore Catholic Social Teaching and other relevant topics to help us become witnesses of Christ’s love to our wider community and each other. (St. Stephen the Martyr)

  • 5th Wednesdays: If there is a 5th Wednesday in the month, it will be a social evening gathering. The location will be announced that month.

Upcoming Schedule & Topics

December 18th: Eucharistic Adoration Night (St. Wenceslaus | St. Elizabeth Room/Chapel)
December 25th: No meeting - Christmas Day

January 1st: No meeting - Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God
January 8th: Scripture Study Night ft. Fr. Tobias (St. Wenceslaus)
January 15th: Testimony Night ft. Madi Koperski (St. Stephen the Martyr | Gonderinger Parish Center)
January 22nd: Eucharistic Adoration Night (St. Wenceslaus | St. Elizabeth Room/Chapel)
January 29th: Be Real Night ft. the Culture Project Missionaries on Pro-Life Issues (St. Stephen the Martyr | Gonderinger Parish Center)

Volunteer Opportunities

ENGAGE

Connect with the youth of our parish by having authentic and genuine conversations with them to lead them to the heart of Christ.

SERVE

Take time to give back and help form our youth to living in the virtues of the Catholic faith by leading small groups or donating food for gatherings.

GROW

Watch your own faith deepen and strengthen as you pour out the Lord’s love into His children.

Questions or want to volunteer? Contact Johnny Murray, Director of Youth Ministry | (531) 283-5129 | murrayj@stwenceslaus.org