Or maybe you are a student and you're craving something more real than likes and DMs.
You want friendships that matter, ap lace where you can show up just as you are, and the freedom to explore your faith without pressure.
That's what our youth ministry is all about.
It's easy to feel disconnected.
Middle school and high school are full of change—and faith can easily get lost in the noise.
Students face pressure, questions, and a constant push to perform.
Without the right kind of community, it's easy to feel isolated...
even in church.
You don't have to walk through this alone.
At Our Lady of Peace, our youth ministry is built on something better:
belonging before anything else.
We create space for students to slow down, be themselves, and grow in their relationship with God...
one conversation...
one game night...
one small group gathering at a time.
Two Ways to Jump In
Middle School Ministry
Grade 5
5th Grade First Mondays – New this year! 3:15–5:00 PM on the first Monday of each month that school is in session, beginning October 6, 2025. (This is the only 5th grade option; all other middle school offerings are for grades 6–8.)
Grades 6-8
Weekly small groups, monthly retreat nights, and Open Youth Room every Tuesday after school. It's a safe and joy-filled space to explore faith and friendship.
Includes:
Open Youth Room
Tuesdays
Retreat Nights
Monthly
Girls' and Boy's Small Groups
5th Grade "First Mondays"
Interested in Confirmation?
Preparation for Confirmation typically takes place during 8th grade.
To learn more about what that looks like at OLP, including timelines and expectations, click below.
High School Ministry
Grades 9-12
High School Youth Group meets weekly for snacks, real talk, and prayer, plus monthly Lifeline events with hundreds of other teens.
Includes:
Weekly Wednesday Night Youth Group
Monthly Lifeline Worship Nights
Friendships Rooted in Faith
What Students Are Saying
“Open Youth Room is the best part of my week.”
— Middle school student
“I originally came to youth group because my mom made me, and for the snacks, but now I have friends here and it actually helps my faith.”
— High school student
What Happens Next?
It's simple:
1. Pick your group (Middle School or High School)
2. Show up to one of our weekly gatherings
3. Feel at home in a community that cares
Still Have Questions?
We'd love to connect!
Contact us: