When
Monday evenings
7:00–8:30 PM
On scheduled dates. Drop-off begins at 6:45 PM; pickup is at 8:30 PM.
Duc In Altum · Grades 5–8
Put out into the deep.
Friendship. Adventure. A faith that becomes your own. Discover a place to bring your questions, find your people, and grow in a living friendship with Jesus.
2026–2027 · Middle school youth ministry
Make room for Monday.
Where
Saunders Hall
14865 East Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Enter through Door E or O. Pickup: grades 5–6 at E; grades 7–8 at O. Siblings use the eldest child’s door.
DirectionsJoin the group
Grades 5–8
Register and find the consent forms on the parish’s program page.
Registration & formsBring a Bible if you have one, a notebook, and a pen. Dress casually. Phones are held by the team during the session and returned afterward.
St. Bartholomew + Holy Family
A place to meet Him.
Duc In Altum takes its name from Jesus’ invitation to Simon Peter in Luke 5:4: put out into the deep.
Fr. Patrick and Fr. David invite young people into the beauty of Catholic life through encounter, community, and prayer.
In the parish video, students describe belonging, joyful friendships, and growing closer to God. The team’s hope is that knowing Jesus will shape the choices young people make and the lives they build.
Students from both parishes are welcome, whichever school they attend.
Hear from the team & students
Bring your questions.
Listen, discover, and grow in faith together.
Make time for Jesus.
Encounter him in Eucharistic adoration.
Games & friendship
Room for a little joy.
Sack races, silly challenges, and plenty of laughter. Start the evening with games that help everyone feel welcome and make new friends.
Jump right in.
Team games bring everyone into the fun.
Share a laugh.
A little silliness makes room for lasting friendships.
A typical Monday
Come for the friendship. Make room for faith.
01
Friendship & games
The evening opens with sports, music, laughter, and a group game. Young people can be themselves, meet friends, and have fun alongside the team.
02
A message that connects
A talk introduces the Gospel and Catholic faith in ways that connect with the questions and experiences of middle school life.
03
Small groups, honest questions
Young adult mentors help students reflect, ask questions, and make sense of what they have heard. Faith grows through relationships and conversation.
04
Time with Jesus
Eucharistic adoration gives the night its center: space to learn to pray, open the heart, and encounter Christ. The leaders pray with the young people.
Meet the people behind the ministry
Hear the invitation for yourself.
Fr. Patrick, Fr. David, leaders, and students introduce this shared youth ministry.
Middle School Youth Formation
A joint effort of St. Bartholomew and Holy Family parishes.
Watch on YouTubeGrowing toward Confirmation
A journey with the parish.
Grade 7 begins preparation; grade 8 includes a dedicated Confirmation track from January. Younger students participate in the shared ministry.
The published attendance guidance is at least half of sessions in grade 7 and two-thirds of spring Mondays in grade 8. Discuss conflicts with the team.
The grade 8 Confirmation rehearsal is May 10, 2027 at Holy Family, with time to be announced. Confirmation is May 17 at 7:00 PM, also at Holy Family.
About ConfirmationPlan ahead
Gathering dates.
Remaining dates in the parish’s published 2026–2027 schedule.
Fall 2026
Nov 16 · Nov 30 · Dec 7 · Dec 14 · Dec 21
Spring 2027
Jan 11 · Jan 18 · Jan 25 · Feb 1 · Feb 8 · Feb 22 · Mar 1 · Mar 8 · Mar 15 · Apr 5 · Apr 12 · Apr 19 · Apr 26
Details from the parish program page and ministry video. Check program announcements for changes.