Ignite
Ignite is Holy Family’s junior high faith formation experience for students in grades 6 through 8. Teens are invited to grow in Catholic identity through prayer, community, service, and meaningful conversations about faith and daily life.
Registration will be open June 19 through September 1 for the 2026-2027 school year.
Ignite for 2026-2027
A refreshed format focused on faith in action, stronger community, and meaningful experiences for junior high teens and their families.
Grades 6-8
Ignite is designed for junior high students who are ready to grow in faith, friendship, prayer, and service.
5:15-6:45 pm
(unless otherwise noted)
Registration Note
A Holy Family Realm account is required to register for faith classes. It’s free and easy to set up.
Faith that moves beyond the classroom
Middle school is a pivotal season. Ignite gives teens a place to ask questions, build friendships, and begin to see how their Catholic faith connects to everyday life.
Through prayer, conversation, service, and shared experiences, teens are invited not only to learn about faith, but to live it. Our goal is to help them discover that God is present in their story and that the Church is a place where they belong.
A more relational and service-focused Ignite experience
We’re kicking off a fresh year of Ignite with an updated format that brings more meaning, connection, and action. Teens will still experience large and small group time, now paired with an even stronger emphasis on service and shared faith experiences.
This year also includes parent-teen gatherings, service projects, and Teen Masses that help our junior high students grow in community and put their faith into practice. Ignite is designed to be engaging, welcoming, and rooted in real discipleship.
Program calendar
Fall Semester
- September 13Parent-Teen Night
- September 27Class
- October 4Service Project (9am-12pm)
- October 18Class
- October 25Teen Mass
- November 8Class
- November 29Class
- December 6Class (Tree Lighting)
- December 13Service Project
Winter & Spring Semester
- January 10Class
- January 31Service Project
- February 21Class
- February 28Teen Mass
- March 14Class
- April 4Service Project
- April 17GLOW Retreat
Please note: Calendar dates are tentative and may be adjusted if needed due to weather, scheduling conflicts, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Do you have a Holy Family Realm account?
A Realm account is required to register for Faith Classes at Holy Family. It’s free and easy to set up, and once your account is ready you can log in and register with ease.
I already have a Realm account
You can go straight to the Ignite registration page.
I need to create a Realm account
Visit the Realm account page first, then return to register for Ignite.