Youth Ministry

The Santiam Vicariate Youth Ministry works to bring youth to an encounter with Christ with the vision of empowering each individual to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ in our world today.

Welcome to the Santiam Vicariate Youth Ministry Online.

For those seeking information for Middle School Youth Group (MSYG), click here.

For those seeking information for High School Youth Group (HSYG), click here.

For those seeking information about our two-year Confirmation program, click here.

Youth Ministry plans to return in-person this fall. Our youth ministry program is an exciting outreach program that invites youth into a deeper relationship with Christ through worship, friendship, food, fellowship, powerful retreats, and more.

This year Middle School Youth Group plans to meet weekly on Wednesday nights beginning Wednesday, October 7th from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm.

High School Youth Group plans to meet most Sundays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm beginning Sunday, October 4th.

Monthly Confirmation sessions are for 2nd-year candidates only. To determine if you're in your 1st or 2nd year of Confirmation, contact Carolyn Rich.

Interested in being Confirmed?

Our Confirmation program is a two-year program.

In Year 1, interested youth must:

Attend weekly Mass at your local parish and sign in.
Attend the parent/teen informational meeting on October 4^th.
Attend at least 2 youth groups per month on Sunday nights at Regis High School from 6:30 to 8 pm (adoration and teachings) beginning Oct 4^th and ending May 2. See the calendar here.
Attend both 2 retreats: January 22^nd-24^thand March 6^th and 7^th.
Attend Day of Service on April 3^rd.
Participate in 2 community activities.

In Year 2, candidates must:

Attend weekly Mass at your local parish and sign in.
Attend all monthly sessions at the parish center at Immaculate Conception from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. The maximum of one session can be missed!
Attend at least 1 youth group per month on Sunday nights at Regis High School from 6:30 to 8pm (teachings) beginning Oct 4th and ending May 2nd.
Attend both 2 retreats in YM: January 22nd -24th and March 6th and 7th.
Attend Day of Service on April 3rd.
Participate in 2 community activities.