Teen Formation
Our Middle Schoolers
Ongoing Formation
Ongoing formation for our middle schoolers is focused on study of the faith. Middle school students have the option of attending The Big Picture, and/or a Catholic school.
Pilgrimages, Retreats, and Mission Trips
Experiencing Catholicism beyond the parish creates a great environment for growth and conversion. Middle school youth from the Parish participate in Love Begins Here mission trips each summer, along with other retreats and pilgrimages throughout the year.
Sacramental Formation
If your Middle School teen is in need of any Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Communion, and/or Confirmation), we are happy to accompany them on that journey and help them prepare.
LOVE BEGINS HERE!
Dates for Summer ‘27 will be available late this fall.
Love Begins Here mission trips provide middle and high school youth with an opportunity to encounter Jesus Christ in a life changing way through week long, local mission trips where they live in the Catholic community and continue his work on earth.
Middle School Monthly Youth Group
In addition to ongoing formation, we host a monthly youth group to help our middle school teens form community, while growing in the life of prayer and other foundational discipleship habits.
Email Dylann Harrington if you have a teen attending, so we can plan for dinner - we’ll feed your kids while they’re with us!
If you feel inclined, please sign up here to bring food & help feed these kiddos!
Middle School Youth Group Calendar
St. Michael’s in Dane at 6:00 - 7:15 PM
October 14, 2026
November 11, 2026
December 9, 2026
January 13, 2027
March 10, 2027
April 14, 2027
Our High Schoolers
High School Youth
All 9th-12th graders - come as you are!
This year we have TWO OPPORTUNITIES!
HIGH SCHOOL DISCIPLESHIP
11 High School Discipleship events for the ‘26 - ‘27 school year. Come for food, formation, and community! Content each night will be a mix of studying Scripture, the Saints, and talks on how to best live as lively young Catholics in this busy world! Flyer with specific dates/times on the left.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUPS
5 Youth Groups during the school year. Times TBD, you can find more info in the Flocknotes and Bulletin closer to the date!
Reach out to Dylann Harrington with any questions or to RSVP for events - dharrington@saintmax.org.
Ongoing Formation
Ongoing formation for our high schoolers is focused on study of the faith and growth in habits of discipleship. High school students have the option of attending one or more of the following: High School Discipleship, HS Youth Groups, The Big Picture, or a Catholic school.
LOVE BEGINS HERE!
Dates for Summer ‘27 will be available late this fall.
Love Begins Here mission trips provide middle and high school youth with an opportunity to encounter Jesus Christ in a life changing way through week long, local mission trips where they live in the Catholic community and continue his work on earth.
Pilgrimages, Retreats, and Mission Trips
Experiencing Catholicism beyond the parish creates a great environment for growth and conversion. Teens from the Parish participate in Love Begins Here mission trips each summer, along with other retreats and pilgrimages throughout the year.
Sacramental Formation
If your High School teen is in need of any Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Communion, and/or Confirmation), we are happy to accompany them on that journey and help them prepare.
The normative age for Confirmation in our parish, aligned with the recommendation from Bishop Hying in the Diocese of Madison is 9th grade. Visit the Confirmation page to learn more.
Adult Volunteer with our Teens
We are in need of enthusiastic, faithful adults who want to help pass on the Catholic faith to teens in our parish! If you’re interested in learning more, please reach out to Dylann Harrington.