Holy Fire – A middle school event like no other! 

Date: February 16, 2026
To: Pastors, deacons, principals, DREs and youth ministers
From: Elaine Phillips, ministry lead, youth ministry, Office of Evangelization and Discipleship

The Archdiocese of Atlanta is privileged to host Holy Fire Atlanta, a middle school youth event, on Saturday, March 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Marist School Centennial Center. This event invites and challenges middle school Catholics to embrace their baptismal call and the powerful, relevant message of the Gospel. Through talks by dynamic speakers, witness by peers, inspirational praise and worship and rich experiences of the sacraments, Holy Fire helps young people feel seen, welcomed and invited into a life-changing commitment to Christ. 

Middle school youth groups/school groups as well as middle school youth with an accompanying parent/guardian can attend. The cost is $45/person and includes lunch and a cookie break.  

Get your group together and register soon! Register here

For questions, contact me at ephillips@archatl.com

Please also see attached flyer.