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HG Week 1 : May 30 - June 4, 2027
HG Week 2: June 6 - June 11, 2027HGXF: July 5- 9, 2027
Steubenville of the Rockies: July 9-11, 2027NOTE: Higher Ground weeks include a day of training for leader the day prior to the start of each retreat.
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Each year, it takes approximately 30-50 volunteers to staff each of the different Diocesan youth events. Because of the dedication of these volunteers, we continue to inspire and be inspired by the young members of our parishes .
Leader Role
The youth we work with are encouraged in their faith by connecting with others who also believe. They desire healthy relationships with adults who are leading them closer to Jesus and who desire to walk alongside them in that process. This type of presence-centered relational ministry requires time spent together. Youth events are an opportunity for young people and adult leaders to have a shared encounter with Jesus. In volunteering as a leader for a Diocesan youth event, you understand that it is this type of relational ministry that you are being called to with the young people attending the event.
As a leader I....- Am a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church.
- Have a personal relationship with Jesus, with the desire to share how my relationship with Him has impacted my life.
- Adhere to and am able to articulate the central teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Demonstrate reasonable mental and emotional stability.
- (Preferred) Am currently living within the Diocese of Grand Island and am involved in my parish.
- Participate in or actively support youth ministry/religious education within my parish.
- Am physically able to be involved in both rigorous and sedentary activities.
- Demonstrate appropriate boundaries in my relationships.
- Am fully compliant with Diocesan policies including safe environment/child protection requirements. NOTE: Safe environment training must be completed every 5 years to be an eligible leader for the youth programs.
Leaders must be at least two years out of high school to apply.
(Note there is a student leader role for HGXF midle school camp. See details below.) NEW LEADERS
Youth leaders that have never been part of Diocesan Youth event/activity and are interested in being part of this team, please complete the Leader Application by clicking on the button. Due to the nature of this type of ministry, it is important that the leaders chosen understand their role and responsibility as missionary disciples.
Need for camp leaders is based on a leader-student ratio and the demographics of participants. The Diocese Coordinator for the Office of Youth Ministry will contact new leader applicants to spend time getting to know you and to spend time talking about the responsibility of being called as a missionary disciple. You will be informed when a final decision is made for camp leaders.W e encourage high school students to apply as a student leader for HGXF. Applicants must be 17 years old by June 1 the year HGXF is being held. If you feel you meet the qualifications for a youth leader, p lease complete the following student leader application. DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GOOD YOUTH LEADER? LET US KNOW WHO AND WE WILL CONTACT THEM.