More upcoming Events for 2024-2025
Nov 15 -17, SUMMIT 24 – High School Eucharistic Retreat
High School Retreat “Pilgrims of Hope” will be held at Thomas More University. (Not an overnight retreat). Early bird registration $40 by Oct. 31; $50 starting Nov 1. Pre-register by Nov 12. For more information and to pre-register, click below.
Dec 5, THRIVE! Ministry Leaders Dinner at the Diocesan Curia
The Diocese of Covington Office of Youth Ministry invites youth ministry leaders for dinner, Advent prayer, and collaboration. Event will be held at the Diocesan Curia at 1125 Madison Ave, Covington, Located in Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium (BHMA), from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Contact Angie Poat, Diocesan Youth Minister, for more information at [email protected].
Dec 8, Advent REVIVE! at Bishop Brossart HS
Bishop Brossart High School invites youth, families, and friends to an encounter with Jesus and others through music, witness, adoration, and confession. Event will be held at Bishop Brossart HS, 4 Grove St, Alexandria. Located in Munninghoff Theater, from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Contact Abby Hensley, Campus Minister, for information at [email protected].
Jan 12, REVIVE! at TMU
Thomas More University invites the local community to an encounter with Jesus and others through music and confession, followed by mass. Event will be held at TMU, 333 Thomas More Pkwy, Crestview Hills. Located in Mary Seat of Wisdom Chapel, from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (mass at 8 pm). Contact Josh Osertag, Campus Minister, for information at [email protected].
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Contact Us
Diocesan Youth Minister, Angie Poat at [email protected]
Forms for Youth Ministers and Event Organizers
If you are a youth minister, please download forms here to be used for events hosted at your parish by you.
Other Youth Friendly Events
Do you have a youth event that you would like to share?
Please contact Angie Poat for details.
Fully Alive! High School Retreat
Incoming High School Students attending our Fully Alive Retreat at Thomas More University on July 13 &14, 2024. Lead by our YCET members in High School along with College leaders from both TMU and NKU, the retreatants lived putting their trust in God through games and worship all to become Fully Alive in Christ.
“This retreat expanded my love for God and his people. I was surrounded by inspiring people that helped strengthen my trust in God.” – Anonymous
“This was an awesome retreat! Coming into it, I was a wee bit nervous because I’ve never led a retreat before. I was very blessed to be able to give a witness and share my story and how Christ has worked in my life.” – YCET Member
Junior High CONNECT DAY
Incoming Jr High Students attending our first summer CONNECT Day at St. Barbara Parish on June 18, 2024. Lead by High School and College leaders, the day was packed with both indoor and outdoor games and concluded with a Eucharistic procession into the church.
Baccalaureate Mass with Bishop Iffert
High school seniors who attend public schools or homeschools, along with their families, were the guests of honor at a Baccalaureate Mass with Bishop John Iffert at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption on May 1. Following Mass there was a reception in Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium. Congratulations, seniors!!!
YCET
Youth Commissioning and Evangelization Team
YCET Co-Directors, Mark Johnson and Hannah Ubelhor
YCET Orientation – March 8, 2024
YCET Team
National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)
National Catholic Youth Conference
National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is a unique three-day experience of prayer, community, evangelization, catechesis, service, and empowerment for Catholic teens and their adult chaperones.
The next NCYC will be in Indianapolis, Nov. 20-22, 2025.
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.