• Youth Group/GIFT Registration & Release

  • Parents, this form is required for all children and teens who would like to participate in our youth programs at Bellarmine Chapel. (Note: this form will allow you to add up to five children. If you would like to submit this form for six or more children, please contact Michelle at youthministry@bellarminechapel.org before beginning the form.)

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  • Pre-K - Grade 6 Programs

    (Pre-K - Grade 6 children's faith formation at Bellarmine Chapel offers the following programs.)
  •  Grades PreK-6, Program #1:

    Parish Bellarmine Chapel
    Program GIFT (Growing in Faith Together)
    Starting Date September
    Ending Date April
    Suggested Fee $100 first child, $80 additional children*
    Usual Location Xavier University Campus - Hailstones Hall
    Usual Day/Time 10:15-11:15 am
    Routine Activities Sacramental Preparation, Prayer, Crafts
    Group Leader Phone 513-745-3377
    Other Information  
  •  Grades 2-4, Program #2:

    Parish Bellarmine Chapel
    Program First Communion
    Starting Date February
    Ending Date May
    Suggested Fee $40 suggested donation
    Usual Location Xavier University Campus - Hailstones Hall
    Usual Day/Time Sundays 10:15-11:15 a.m.
    Routine Activities Sacramental preparation for parents and children
    Group Leader Phone 513-745-3377
    Other Information  
  •  Grades PreK-6, Program #3:

    Parish Bellarmine Chapel
    Program Reconciliation
    Starting Date November 
    Ending Date December
    Registration Fee $30
    Usual Location Hailstones Hall
    Usual Day/Time Sundays 10:15-11:15 am
    Routine Activities Sacramental preparation for parents and children
    Group Leader Phone 513-745-3377
    Other Information  
  •  Grades PreK-6, Program #4:

    Parish Bellarmine Chapel
    Program Daring Disciples Camp
    Starting Date July 24, 2023
    Ending Date July 28, 2023
    Registration Fee $35 first child, $25 additional children*
    Usual Location Xavier University Campus - Conaton Learning Center
    Usual Day/Time Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon
    Routine Activities Activities, Crafts, Music, Prayer
    Group Leader Phone 513-745-3377
    Other Information  
  •  Grade 6, Program #5:

    Parish Bellarmine Chapel
    Program 6th Grade Preview
    Starting Date March
    Ending Date May
    Registration Fee A $20 donation to attend the junior high retreat
    Usual Location Xavier University Campus
    Usual Day/Time Various
    Routine Activities Activities, Crafts, Music, Prayer
    Group Leader Phone 513-268-7105
    Other Information Toward the end of the school year, 6th graders will be invited to various youth group events to prepare them for the upcoming year. This may include youth group gatherings, fun nights, service days, and even the junior high retreat!
  • Youth Group Programs

    (Bellarmine Chapel's youth group offers the following programs.)
  • Program #1:

    Parish Bellarmine Chapel
    Program Youth Group
    Starting Date 09/10/2023
    Ending Date 05/05/2024
    Suggested Fee $100 first child, $80 additional children*
    Usual Location Xavier University Campus - Alter Hall
    Usual Day/Time Sundays from 4:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
    Routine Activities Teaching Nights, Fun Nights, Service Days, Other Additional Programs
    Group Leader Phone 513-268-7105
    Other Information Service Days will be off campus and will require parental transportation. Fun Nights and Teaching Nights will typically be on campus.  
  • Program #1a:

    Parish Bellarmine Chapel
    Program Confirmation Prep
    Starting Date 09/11/2022
    Ending Date 06/30/2023
    Suggested Fee $50 suggested donation for the retreat
    Usual Location Xavier University Campus - Alter Hall
    Usual Day/Time Third Thursday of the Month from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Routine Activities Catechesis, activities, small groups, icebreakers
    Group Leader Phone 513-268-7105
    Other Information

    Note: We will be asking Confirmation candidates to participate in Bellarmine's Youth Group (BYG). If you are interested in Confirmation, please also indicate that you are interested in Bellarmine's Youth Group above.

    There will also be a Confirmation retreat that should be attended by all Confirmation candidates.

  • Program #2:

    Parish Bellarmine Chapel
    Program The FEST
    Starting Date 08/06/2023
    Ending Date 08/06/2023
    Suggested Fee None
    Usual Location Center for Pastoral Leadership, Wickliffe OH
    Usual Day/Time 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Routine Activities Music, Games, Prayer, Meals, Mass, Fireworks
    Group Leader Phone 513-268-7105
    Other Information This is a family fun festival in the diocese of Cleveland with famous Christian musicians and much more. (https://thefest.us/)
  • Program #3:

    Parish Bellarmine Chapel
    Program Ignatian Family Teach in For Justice (IFTJ)
    Starting Date 10/28/2023
    Ending Date 10/30/2023
    Registration Fee TBD
    Usual Location Washington DC
    Usual Day/Time 3-day Overnight Program
    Routine Activities Prayer, Discussion, Advocacy
    Group Leader Phone 513-268-7105
    Eligible High School Teens
    Other Information Requires Travel by Plane to Washington DC (https://ignatiansolidarity.net/iftj/)
    Deadline to Register TBD
  • Program #4:

    Parish Bellarmine Chapel
    Program National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)
    Starting Date 11/16/2023
    Ending Date 11/18/2023
    Suggested Fee TBD (through the Archdiocese)
    Usual Location Indianapolis, IN
    Usual Day/Time 3-day Overnight Program
    Routine Activities Prayer, Community, Evangelization, Catechesis, Service, and Empowerment
    Group Leader Phone 513-268-7105
    Eligible High School Teens
    Other Information  Travel by car, van, or bus (https://ncyc.us/about/)
    Deadline to Register TBD
  • Program #5:

    Parish Bellarmine Chapel
    Program High School Retreat
    Starting Date 01/27/2023
    Ending Date 01/28/2023
    Suggested Fee $50 suggested donation
    Usual Location Higher Ground, Indiana
    Usual Day/Time Saturday Morning through Sunday Afternoon
    Routine Activities Prayer, Activities, Discussion, Personal Reflection
    Group Leader Phone 513-268-7105
    Other Information  Parents drop off teens at retreat center (https://hgcrc.org/)
  • Program #6:

    Parish Bellarmine Chapel
    Program Arrupe Leaders Summit
    Starting Date February or March 2023
    Ending Date February or March 2023
    Registration Fee TBD
    Usual Location Parma, Ohio
    Usual Day/Time 3-day Overnight Program
    Routine Activities Prayer, Discussion, Leadership
    Group Leader Phone 513-268-7105
    Eligible High School Teens
    Other Information Transportation by van (https://ignatiansolidarity.net/program/arrupe-leaders-summit/)
  • Program #7:

    Parish Bellarmine Chapel
    Program Junior High Retreat
    Starting Date 04/14/2023
    Ending Date 04/14/2023
    Suggested Fee $20 suggested donation
    Usual Location Xavier University Campus - Gallagher Student Center
    Usual Day/Time 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Routine Activities Prayer, Activities, Crafts
    Group Leader Phone 513-268-7105
    Other Information  Ends with 7:00 PM Mass
  • Program #8:

    Parish Bellarmine Chapel
    Program Summer Programming
    Starting Date 05/06/2024
    Ending Date 09/09/2024
    Suggested Fee None
    Usual Location Xavier University Campus - Parish Center
    Usual Day/Time 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
    Routine Activities Fun and Games
    Group Leader Phone 513-268-7105
    Other Information Summer programming may also include field trips to Kings Island, kayaking, picnics, etc.
  • Program #9:

    Parish Bellarmine Chapel
    Program Notre Dame Vision
    Starting Date June or July 2024
    Ending Date June or July 2024
    Registration Fee $450 - $500*
    Usual Location University of Notre Dame
    Usual Day/Time Week Long Overnight Program
    Routine Activities Prayer, Discussion, Leadership
    Group Leader Phone 513-268-7105
    Other Information This summer program invites rising 9th graders through graduating seniors and requires travel as a group by car. (https://mcgrath.nd.edu/conferences/summer-institute/vision-youth-conference/)
  • Program #10:

    Parish Bellarmine Chapel
    Program Immersion Experience
    Starting Date June or July 2024
    Ending Date June or July 2024
    Registration Fee $400 - $500*
    Usual Location Off Campus Program (7 hour drive or less)
    Usual Day/Time Week Long Overnight Program
    Routine Activities Prayer, Discussion, Immersion
    Group Leader Phone 513-268-7105
    Other Information This summer program invites rising 9th graders through graduating seniors and requires travel as a group by car.
  • * Do not let any suggested fees or registration fees stop you from indicating interest. Suggested fees are not required. Scholarships may be available for registration fees.

  • Parent/Guardian Info

    There will be an option to add an additional parent at the bottom of the page.
  • Additional Parent/Guardian Info

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  • Archdiocesan Policy for Youth Activities

    This waiver is a form required by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. It will be required for all Bellarmine Youth Events.
  • 1. I, the custodial parent/legal guardian of __________________________________________ (the “Child”), give permission for my Child to participate in the activity described on the Activity Information Form (the “Activity”) and release from all liability, indemnify, and hold harmless St. Robert Bellarmine Parish (aka Bellarmine Chapel) (“Parish and School”), the Archdiocese of Cincinnati (the “Archdiocese”), the Archbishop of Cincinnati (the “Archbishop”), both individually and as trustee for the Archdiocese, all parishes and schools within the Archdiocese, and all of their agents, representatives, volunteers, and employees from any and all liability, claims, judgments, damages, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of any injury, illness, infectious and/or communicable disease (such as MRSA, influenza, or COVID-19), or death, (including any injury, illness, infectious and/or communicable disease, or death caused by the negligence of Parish and School, the Archbishop, the Archdiocese, any parish or school within the Archdiocese, or any of their agents, representatives, volunteers, or employees) incurred by my Child while participating in the Activity, traveling to or from the Activity, or while using the facilities and equipment of the Parish and School. I further agree not to bring or prosecute or allow to be brought or prosecuted (including, but not limited to, prosecution through subrogation) in my name, or on behalf of my Child, any claims, lawsuits, or actions against Parish and School, the Archbishop, the Archdiocese, all parishes and schools within the Archdiocese, or their agents, representatives, volunteers, and employees.

  • 2. I understand that my Child’s participation in the Activity is purely voluntary and is a privilege and not a right, and that my Child, and I on behalf of my Child, agree to my Child’s participation in the Activity in spite of the risks of injury, illness, infectious and/or communicable disease (such as MRSA, influenza, or COVID-19), and death. I agree that if my Child has underlying heath concerns which may place him/her at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 or that would possibly increase the severity of illness if COVID-19 is contracted, then my Child and I will consult with a health care professional before participating in the Activity.

  • 3. I agree to instruct my Child to cooperate with the agents of Parish and School and/or the Archdiocese who are in charge of the Activity.

  • 4. I authorize the agents of Parish and School and/or the Archdiocese who are acting as leaders of the Activity to seek medical treatment for my Child in the event of any injury, illness, or medical emergency during the Activity or related travel. I understand that the agents of Parish and School and/or the Archdiocese will make a reasonable attempt to contact me as soon as possible in the event of a medical emergency involving my Child.

  • 5. Please indicate. "I agree" or "I do not agree" that Parish and School and/or the Archdiocese may use my Child’s portrait or photograph for promotional purposes, website, and office functions.

  • 6. Please indicate, "I agree" or "I do not agree" that Parish and School and/or the Archdiocese may use social media and technology to communicate with my Child regarding parish/school related ministry activities.

  • 7. This Permission, Release, and Authorization is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of the State of Ohio, and if any portion hereof is declared invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. This Permission, Release, and Authorization shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, excluding, and irrespective of, any choice of law principles to the contrary.

  • 8. Parish and School, the Archdiocese, the Archbishop and their agents, employees, and volunteers shall have no liability whatsoever in the event the Activity is cancelled due, in whole or in part, to any present or future pandemic, epidemic, widespread disease or illness, public health concern, or circumstances arising therefrom, or from actions taken by any governmental or municipal authority to prevent, avoid, or mitigate the impacts thereof.

  • I have carefully read and understand and accept the terms and conditions stated herein and I acknowledge and agree that this Permission, Release, and Authorization to Seek Medical Treatment shall be effective and binding upon me, my Child, and our personal representatives, estates, assigns, heirs, and next of kin. I have signed below of my own free will.

  • By selecting 'I AGREE' above and signing your name here, this counts as a legal signature and acknowledges agreement to the aforementioned terms.

  • By signing and dating below, I affirm that I have reviewed and updated the information above for my child for the 2022-2023 school year.

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  • By signing and dating below, I affirm that I have reviewed and updated the information above for my child, and that this permission form is effective from the date I sign this form until the end of summer 2024.

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