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Upcoming Youth Ministry Events

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Connect26 Middle School Retreat

For students in 6th-8th grades. February 21, 9:30-4:30 at Thomas More University. An inspirational day of faith, friendship, and fun. The retreat theme is TAKE HEART. Registration deadline is Feb 9. Cost is $40. Connect Registration Form

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Summit 2026 High School Retreat

For students in 9th-12th grade. February 27 – March1 at Thomas More University. Providing joyful encounters with the Lord in music, prayer, Adoration, and reflection. Not an overnight retreat. Friday evening, all day Saturday, and Sunday morning. Cost is $60 before February 14th – $75 after. Summit Registration Form

Save the Date

  • Scout Sunday Mass – March 15 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
  • Middle School REVIVE! evening – March 21 – Games, Music, and Adoration for 6th – 8th grade students
  • Holy Week Missions – April 2-4 – Missionary experience for high school students and their families.
  • Middle School Connect Retreat – June 27 – Day retreat for incoming 6th – 8th grade students
  • High School Summer Retreat – July 11-12 – For incoming 9th-12th grade students. Not an overnight retreat
  • Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) Retreat – November 21-23 – Be a part of this national retreat movement coming to the Diocese of Covington!
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Volunteer Opportunities

If you are passionate about youth ministry, we would love for you to join us in our mission. There is something for everyone!

Please fill out the Youth Ministry Volunteer Interest Form.

Donations

Donate today through our Give Central site to support the efforts of diocesan youth ministry! Your assistance can help provide a scholarship so someone can attend a retreat that wouldn’t otherwise be able to.

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Who We Are

Angie Poat

Director of Youth Ministry

Jenny Yuskewich

Youth Ministry Assistant

Bradley Barnes

Middle School Team Leader

Mark Johnson

YCET Team Leader

Carrie O’Conner

Holy Week Missions Team Leader

Hannah Ubelhor

YCET Team Leader

Mission: to build and support widespread youth ministry across the diocese to, with, by, and for teens, providing an intentional place for teens to thrive in the life, mission, and ministry of the Church. The pillars of diocesan youth ministry are unity, sustainability, and joy.

Middle School Ministry

  • CONNECT retreats – Offer 6th – 8th grade students a dynamic day away to encounter God through games, music, small groups, and powerful talks—all designed to help them connect with God, connect with each other, and connect with their purpose.
  • REVIVE! – Shorter events of 2-3 hours with Adoration, confession, praise & worship, and fellowship. Hosted by various parishes or schools.
  • Middle school ministry leader: Bradley Barnes (youthministry@covdio.net)

High School Ministry

  • SUMMIT – A Eucharistic retreat, providing joyful encounters with the Lord in music, prayer, adoration, and reflection.
  • Holy Week Mission of Mercy – Living Holy Week with a missionary heart, accompanying Christ and serving others
  • Summer Retreat – A fun mix of community, faith, and fellowship rooted in the source of our faith, scripture and tradition
  • Youth Commission Evangelization Team (YCET), offering students opportunities to grow as disciples and serve as faith-filled leaders in parishes and beyond. Learn more – What is YCET? High School/YCET Leaders: Hannah Ubelhor & Mark Johnson – ycet@covdio.net
  • National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) – Occurs every other year in November in Indianapolis
  • Revive! – 2-3 hour events hosted by various parishes or schools. Include Adoration, confession, Mass, praise & worship, fellowship, and often a talk.

Ministry Partners

The Diocese of Covington partners with the following organizations in supporting youth ministry:

Forms

If you are a youth minister, please download these forms to be used for youth events hosted at your parish.

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Safe Environment

Anyone over the age of 18 must be VIRTUS certified to work with youth. More information can be found on the Safe Environment webpage or at virtus.org