• Youth Ministry

    “Those who hope in the Lord will run and not be weary.” Is 40:31

    “The Lord is opening a highway before you, and he invites you to set out on it with joy and hope.”
    -Pope Francis
    Christ is Alive, Message to Young People

    Youth Ministry

The Mission of Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Covington

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. 

“Planted in the house of the Lord we shall flourish and bear fruit.”  Ps 92:14-15 

The pillars of diocesan youth ministry are unity, sustainability, and joy. 

Upcoming Youth Ministry Events

January Revive! Event

January 16, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pmSt. Timothy Parish

CONNECT 25

February 21, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm$40 - Thomas More University

Summit 2026 Retreat (High School)

February 27, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - March 1, 2026 @ 9:00 pmTBD - Thomas More University

Scout Sunday Mass

March 15, 2026Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption

Middle School Revive! Event

March 21, 2026

Holy Week Missions

April 2, 2026 - April 4, 2026TBD

June Connect Retreat

June 27, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pmTBD - Thomas More University

High School Retreat

July 11, 2026 - July 12, 2026TBD - Thomas More University

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.

CONNECT Leader:
Bradley Barnes
[email protected]

  • SUMMIT – A Eucharistic retreat, providing joyful encounters with the Lord in music, prayer, adoration, and reflection.
  • 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.

High School/YCET Leaders:
Hannah Ubelhor & Mark Johnson
[email protected]

  • Service opportunities for young people to live the mission of the Church.
  • Holy Week Mission of Mercy, an experience of the Sacred Triduum through the prayer of the Church, service, and evangelization.

Mission/Service Leader:
Carrie O’Connor
[email protected]

Parishes and ministries are also supported through:

  • NCYC – National Catholic Youth Conference.
  • Revive – powerful Eucharistic praise and worship events open to all ages;
  • Thrive – a network for ministry leaders to connect, share, and grow together.
  • Catholic Scouting

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.

Resources:

Diocesan Youth Minister, Angie Poat at [email protected]

To join our email list click here.

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

Reminder: All adults must be VIRTUS certified to work with youth. More information can be found on the Safe Environment webpage or at virtus.org

Donate today to support the efforts of diocesan youth ministry!

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