High School - Youth of Ascension
Youth of Ascension (YOA)
All High School youth (9th-12th grade) are invited to join in the fun!
Sunday Night Meetings
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Every Sunday night, we meet to socialize, dive deeper into our faith, and build healthy relationships. The evening is a mix of games, prayer, food, friends, and learning how our faith remains relevant today. Bring a friend; all are welcome!
Confirmation Preparation
The sacrament of Confirmation is offered to youth currently enrolled in at least the 10th grade and at least 15 years old. YOA Registration is required for Confirmation candidates.
Please visit our Confirmation preparation page for more details.
For further information,
email Travis Rogers or call 757-495-1886 x 425.
Registration Fees:
Our fee is based on the number of children per family being registered in all of our PK-HS programs:
- One child: $65
- Two children: $90 total
- Three or more children: $115 total
- Child preparing for Confirmation: No additional charge
If, for whatever reason, you are unable to afford the fee, please email Janet Jones or call 757-495-1886 x 423
- Select "Church of the Ascension"
- Select "One-time" payment and "Religious Formation"
Thank you!
Learn about our Faith Formation programs:
New to Ascension's Faith Formation?
Download our fact sheet for more information.
Travis Rogers - Youth Minister
Cindy Laufer - Assistant Youth Minister
Adult volunteers:
Ellie Steffens
Angela Christabel
YOA Golf Tournament
JOIN US for the 22nd YOA Golf Classic!
Friday, May 9
Heron Ridge Golf Club
12:00pm
Show your support for our youth: register as a golfer, become a sponsor, or make a donation.
All proceeds from the YOA Golf Classic subsidize youth programs, including regional and national conference registrations, and provide funding for events like Ascension's "Running with Jesus" retreat, encouraging our youth to grow in their faith and strengthen relationships with Jesus, each other, and our community.