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SATURDAY, MARCH 13TH, 2027

NOVI, MICHIGAN

“Who are you holding on to?”

The Anchor Conference invites middle school youth (grades 6-8) from across Michigan to experience powerful prayer, inspiring messages from nationally-renowned speaker Braden Johnson, and a life-changing encounter with Jesus in the Sacraments. Through Mass, confession, community, and time with Jesus in Adoration, this is your opportunity to anchor your heart in His love and purpose.

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EVENT DETAILS

Overview

Encounter Jesus and make the life-changing decision to follow Him at Anchor.

Join us for fun games, compelling talks, worship, Mass, Confession, and more!

See registration details below for more information.

The Basics

WHO: Middle School Youth Grades 6-8
WHEN: Saturday, March 13th, 2027 from 9:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. (includes Mass obligation)
WHERE: Detroit Catholic Central High School, 27225 Wixom Rd, Novi, MI 48374
COST: $40/person (Includes Shirt)
Lunch Available for Purchase

Schedule

09:00 AM - Doors Open & Registration
10:00 AM - Session #1
11:00 AM - Confession Begins
12:00 PM - Lunch
12:50 PM - Session #2
02:00 PM - Snack
02:30 PM - Session #3
04:00 PM - Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
05:30 PM - Conference Ends

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ARE YOU READY?

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

PRAISE &
WORSHIP

POWERFUL
TALKS

FUN
GAMES

HOLY
MASS

CONFESSION
AVAILABLE

DEEP
PRAYER

COME, HOLY SPIRIT!

REGISTRATION

    • Group Registration details will be announced by late Fall 2026

    • All registrations must go through a group leader (e.g. via a parish, school or family). Individual registrations are not allowed.

    • The person registering a group becomes the group leader (e.g. youth minister, teacher or parent).

    • Creating a group will allow the group leader to manage multiple attendees, including the purchase of general admission tickets as well as lunches and t-shirts as desired.

    • To be added to a previously registered group, please contact your parish or school.

    • Youth may NOT attend on their own without an adult.

    • Groups must maintain a ratio of two adults for every 10 youth.

    • Please ensure your registration includes the appropriate number of adult chaperones for the number of youths you have registered.

    • Lunch available for purchase (more details TBA)

    • You are welcome to bring your own lunch

    • Hotel Block will be made available, but the details are TBA

    • Consent forms and liability waivers are specific to each Diocese, parish, or school. Please contact your group leader for necessary forms.

    • All ticket, lunch and T-shirt sales are final.

    • Parking Details TBA

    • Group leaders may carry a backpack, but it will be searched upon entering the building.

    • No minors should bring a bag into the building, with the exception of medical necessity.

    • Group leaders are asked to put all lunches brought from home in a cooler with the group name on it to be stored in a designated place until the lunch break.

    • Coolers will be searched upon entry.

    • T-Shirts are provided to all who register

    • A media kit has been created to help you advertise Anchor to your parish/school

    • Visit this Google Drive Folder to access:

      • Posters

      • Bulletin Announcements

      • Social Media Posts

      • Email Template to Parents

      • Hype Video

    • This Media Kit Folder will continue to be updated leading up to the event.

  • Click HERE to access media kit.

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MARCH 13TH, 2027

THIS YEAR’S SPEAKER

Braden Johnson

Braden grew up in Kansas playing competitive basketball, performing as a semi professional singer, and creating content with well known YouTubers. During his freshman year of college, he experienced a big conversion to the faith as he discovered that the fulfillment he had been searching for could only be found in God. Since then, he has dedicated his life to helping others encounter Christ. Braden now tours around the world speaking at conferences, events, and schools. He also creates funny and relatable Catholic content that has reached millions of views on Instagram. Through both speaking and social media, his passion is awakening hearts to the joy, purpose, and fulfillment that can only be found in Jesus.