Ablaze Junior High Youth Ministry program for all students in 6th-8th grade.
Ablaze is a community for middle school students and their families to personally know Jesus and to grow as missionary disciples.
Ablaze Youth Ministry is designed with you in mind, offering a dynamic and welcoming environment for middle school students like yourself to grow in faith, build lasting friendships, and make a positive impact on our community. Whether you’re looking to deepen your spiritual connection, engage in fun and meaningful activities, or simply connect with other like-minded teens, we have something special to offer you.
CONTACT: Caitlin Arbogast, Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator | CArbogast@StAmbrose.us
Ablaze Core Team
Do you feel called to help middle school students grow in their love of Jesus? As an Ablaze Core Team member, you will guide our students in discussions or activities (with plenty of directions to guide you), get to know these students and really pour into their hearts!
Interested in learning more about the Ablaze Core Team? Email Caitlin Arbogast: CArbogast@StAmbrose.us
Ablaze Discipleship Team
The Ablaze Discipleship Team is a group of junior high teens who are committed to growing in their relationship with Christ and learning to follow Him more closely while inviting others to join them in that adventure. The team meets once a month to pray together, grow in faith and fellowship, grow in leadership skills, and take part in planning and input for various Ablaze events.
Interested in joining the Ablaze Discipleship Team? Reach out to Jillian Langley: JLangley@STAmbrose.us
Kitchen Crew
Parents, we need your help to help prepare and serve food at our Ablaze Nights. All ingredients and supplies will be provided (this will be super easy–mostly warming things and serving). If everyone signed up for just one Ablaze Night, we would easily have every night covered. Thank you so much for supporting our ministry – please see the sign-up below to pick a night to help!
ABLAZE Emergency Medical Form
An Emergency Medical form is needed on-file for your child for the duration of the school year (August 2025-July 2026) for your child to participate in Ablaze Youth Ministry events.
Sign-Up for Upcoming ABLAZE Events
Ablaze Overnight Retreat
All middle school students in grades 6-8 are invited to join us for our overnight Ablaze retreat!
When: Saturday February 14 at 11:00 am until Sunday February 15 at 2:00 pm
Where: Saint Leonard Retreat Center (4076 Case Road Avon, OH 44011)
Cost: $35 per student
Questions? Contact Caitlin at 330.460.7387 or CArbogast@StAmbrose.us
Ablaze Service Opportunities
We have a variety of ways our junior high teens can serve throughout the year. From liturgical ministries to community day and soup suppers, there is something for everyone! Details can be found on the service sign-up form linked below.
Please fill out this form below to sign up!
Blaze Belong
Blaze Belong, a Walking with Purpose Program, will help girls in grades 4th-8th to unlock their spiritual potential through a deeper relationship with Christ. Through BLAZE Belong, girls will receive practical teaching to help them navigate social media, identity issues, and the drama of friendships.
