The Rise Middle School Youth Ministry program meets regularly through the school year on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:30.

The Ignite High School Youth Ministry program meets regularly through the school year on Sunday nights.  We start with the 4:30 pm Youth Mass and Ignite program is from 5:45-7:45 pm.

Middle and High School youth receiving sacraments will have additional Sacramental Prep meetings and formation.  You can learn more about the Sacramental Preparation program here, including a list of all mandatory meetings and retreat dates. If you are registering your youth for Sacramental prep, you may need to provide a baptismal certificate and birth certificate below.

Sacramental Preparation

Sacramental Preparation follow the "Restored Order" according to the Archdiocese of Denver.  This means that children recieve their sacraments in 2nd and 3rd grade in the Archdiocese of Denver.

If your youth has not yet recieved sacraments of baptism, first communion, or confirmation, they will prepare and recieve these sacraments at either the Easter Vigil (for un-baptized), or a special Sacrament Mass at the end of April (Confirmation and First Communion). They will be part of a special process called OCIT- the Order of Christian Initiation for Teens.   

In addition to regular Rise Middle School Ministry or Ignite High School Ministry attendance, there will be approximately twice a month required additional Sacramental prep meetings on Monday evenings throughout the school year. Also, we will have a retreat day for the youth before the Sacraments are received. More information to come!

Attendance for Youth in Sacramental Preparation: There is a three-absence policy. This policy includes the regular Rise Middle School Ministry or Ignite High School Ministry evening classes, and the addtitional  Monday night sacramental prep classes.  In addition, the retreat held in the spring is mandatory.  Students who miss more than 3 classes may delay the reception of sacraments to ensure proper faith formation.

Required Parent Meeting: There is a mandatory parent meeting on September 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm. Is at least one parent able to attend this meeting? (This meeting is for parents only. Please do not bring your student with you).

Fee: The sacramental preparation program has a $50 fee. This includes a Bible, Catechism, and supplies.

Sacramental Preparation

Sacramental Preparation follow the "Restored Order" according to the Archdiocese of Denver.  This means that children recieve their sacraments in 2nd and 3rd grade in the Archdiocese of Denver.

If your youth has not yet recieved sacraments of baptism, first communion, or confirmation, they will prepare and recieve these sacraments at either the Easter Vigil (for un-baptized), or a special Sacrament Mass at the end of April (Confirmation and First Communion). They will be part of a special process called OCIT- the Order of Christian Initiation for Teens.   

In addition to regular Rise Middle School Ministry or Ignite High School Ministry attendance, there will be approximately twice a month required additional Sacramental prep meetings on Monday evenings throughout the school year. Also, we will have a retreat day for the youth before the Sacraments are received. More information to come!

Attendance for Youth in Sacramental Preparation: There is a three-absence policy. This policy includes the regular Rise Middle School Ministry or Ignite High School Ministry evening classes, and the addtitional  Monday night sacramental prep classes.  In addition, the retreat held in the spring is mandatory.  Students who miss more than 3 classes may delay the reception of sacraments to ensure proper faith formation.

Required Parent Meeting: There is a mandatory parent meeting on September 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm. Is at least one parent able to attend this meeting? (This meeting is for parents only. Please do not bring your student with you).

Fee: The sacramental preparation program has a $50 fee. This includes a Bible, Catechism, and supplies.

Sacramental Preparation

Sacramental Preparation follow the "Restored Order" according to the Archdiocese of Denver.  This means that children recieve their sacraments in 2nd and 3rd grade in the Archdiocese of Denver.

If your youth has not yet recieved sacraments of baptism, first communion, or confirmation, they will prepare and recieve these sacraments at either the Easter Vigil (for un-baptized), or a special Sacrament Mass at the end of April (Confirmation and First Communion). They will be part of a special process called OCIT- the Order of Christian Initiation for Teens.   

In addition to regular Rise Middle School Ministry or Ignite High School Ministry attendance, there will be approximately twice a month required additional Sacramental prep meetings on Monday evenings throughout the school year. Also, we will have a retreat day for the youth before the Sacraments are received. More information to come!

Attendance for Youth in Sacramental Preparation: There is a three-absence policy. This policy includes the regular Rise Middle School Ministry or Ignite High School Ministry evening classes, and the addtitional  Monday night sacramental prep classes.  In addition, the retreat held in the spring is mandatory.  Students who miss more than 3 classes may delay the reception of sacraments to ensure proper faith formation.

Required Parent Meeting: There is a mandatory parent meeting on September 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm. Is at least one parent able to attend this meeting? (This meeting is for parents only. Please do not bring your student with you).

Fee: The sacramental preparation program has a $50 fee. This includes a Bible, Catechism, and supplies.

Sacramental Preparation

Sacramental Preparation follow the "Restored Order" according to the Archdiocese of Denver.  This means that children recieve their sacraments in 2nd and 3rd grade in the Archdiocese of Denver.

If your youth has not yet recieved sacraments of baptism, first communion, or confirmation, they will prepare and recieve these sacraments at either the Easter Vigil (for un-baptized), or a special Sacrament Mass at the end of April (Confirmation and First Communion). They will be part of a special process called OCIT- the Order of Christian Initiation for Teens.   

In addition to regular Rise Middle School Ministry or Ignite High School Ministry attendance, there will be approximately twice a month required additional Sacramental prep meetings on Monday evenings throughout the school year. Also, we will have a retreat day for the youth before the Sacraments are received. More information to come!

Attendance for Youth in Sacramental Preparation: There is a three-absence policy. This policy includes the regular Rise Middle School Ministry or Ignite High School Ministry evening classes, and the addtitional  Monday night sacramental prep classes.  In addition, the retreat held in the spring is mandatory.  Students who miss more than 3 classes may delay the reception of sacraments to ensure proper faith formation.

Required Parent Meeting: There is a mandatory parent meeting on September 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm. Is at least one parent able to attend this meeting? (This meeting is for parents only. Please do not bring your student with you).

Fee: The sacramental preparation program has a $50 fee. This includes a Bible, Catechism, and supplies.

Youth Ministry Mentors and Catechists

We need several adult mentors and catechists to serve in the Youth Ministry programs.  These Catechists work in teams to spread out the lesson planning and give our students a dynamic experience. Parents are always welcome, and we especially invite young adults, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and those without children in the program to consider serving.  No experience needed—just a love for Christ and a willingness to help.

If you or someone you know is interested in serving and sharing their faith in this way, please let us know!

Youth Ministry Parent/Guardian Responsibilities In addition to being the primary educators in the faith, parents by their registration in the Youth Ministry programs at Spirit of Chrsit agree to support the process in the following ways:  

Domestic Church: It is important to recognize that the Rise Middle School Ministry and Ignite High School Ministry mentors and catechists assist the domestic church (your household) in training the children in the faith; they cannot replace you, nor is the Youth Ministry Program sufficient to fully pass on the faith to the children.  Please walk with your child every step of the way and be sure to share the beauty of the faith with them on a daily basis.  

FEES

The Youth Ministry Programs at Spirit of Christ are free. Please ensure your regular offering reflects your support and gratitude for the parish programs that serve and form our young people in faith.  There are fees for special events, retreats and activites that your student chooses to participate in.

The sacramental preparation program has a $50 fee.  This includes a Bible, Catechism, and supplies.

Youth Ministry Code of Conduct

1. Dress must be appropriate at all times. No tank tops, no tummies showing, no unholy images/phrases/logos, shorts and skirts must be a respectful/modest length)
2. Participants must stay with the group the entire time. Participants must be within seeing/hearing distance of adult chaperones.
3. Participants are not allowed to leave and come back from the ministry. Once the participant leaves, the leaders are no longer responsible for them. If a participant needs to leave early, a parent must notify the leaders that they have permission to leave early.
4. No swearing, crude jokes, name calling, or gossip.
5. Cell phones are not permitted during programming, unless permission is given by the leaders. Cell phones will be taken away from anyone who is using them, and returned at the end of the programming for the day.
6. Be respectful in language and behavior. Respect is due to the people and the property.
7. No PDA. Brief hugs are acceptable with the person's consent, but otherwise, this is a place to focus on your relationship with God and to build the community as a whole. Romantic and flirtations behavior is not appropriate during youth ministry events.
8. Be respectful during talks, prayer, skits, etc. Do not distract others while a talk is being given. Do not interrupt, talk to neighbors, or make unnecessary noise. This shows respect to the person in front as well as the other participants.
9. During small group discussions, stay focused on what is being shared and presented. Listen to the questions. Listen to what others have to say. Do not make fun of others. Do not share private things another says in small group. Do not distract others from the conversation.
10. Clean up after yourself. Throw away trash (including soda cans). Push in chairs. If you spill, clean up your spill.

Media Release

There may be times when photos or videos of your family may be taken and possibly used for promoting the youth ministries through the church or on social media during the year. I hereby give my permission for Spirit of Christ and the Anchor Program, throught the Archdiocese of Denver, and/or its representatives to use photographs, or video of my child or myself. I understand these may be used to inform families, volunteers, media, and the general public about Spirit of Christ and its programs, services, or events. I gladly give this authorization to support the efforts of Spirit of Christ and the Anchor Program.

This is in accordance with the Publicity Release for Adults and Minors for the Archdiocese of Denver.

ACTIVITY RELEASE FOR MINOR PARTICIPANT

I {motherName} {fatherName}, grant permission for my child(ren), {youth1}, {teen2336}, {teen3496}, {teen4520}, to participate in the Rise/Ignite Youth Ministry Programs for the 2025-2026 school year.

As parent and/or legal guardian, I remain legally responsible for any personal actions taken by the above-named minor participant(s).

I agree on behalf of myself, my child named as minor participant herein, or our heirs, successors, and assigns, to hold harmless and defend Spirit of Christ Catholic Community its officers, directors, employees and agents, and the Archdiocese of Denver, its employees and agents, chaperones, or representatives associated with the activities, from any claim arising from or in connection with my child participating in the activities, or in connection with any illness or injury (including death) or cost of medical treatment in connection therewith, and I agree to compensate Spirit of Christ Catholic Community its officers, directors and agents, and the Archdiocese of Denver, its employees and agents and chaperones, or representative associated with the activities for reasonable attorney's fees and expenses which they may incur in any action brought against them as a result of such injury or damage, unless such claim arises from the negligence ofSpirit of Christ Catholic Community or the Archdiocese of Denver.

With the exception of the above listed restrictions and/or allergies, I hereby warrant that to the best of my knowledge, my child is in good health, and I assume all responsibility for the health of my child.

Thank your for completing your 2025-2026 Youth Ministry Registration.  We will be in touch soon with more information.  Should you have any questions, please contact Krissy Jensen at Krissy@spiritofchrist.org or by phone at (303) 422-9173.

Upon Submitting this form, you will be redirected to the Spirit of Christ Payment page.  If you have sacramental fees due, you can pay them there, otherwise, you may make a donation or close the page.  A confirmation email will be sent with your registration information.