The Office of Youth Ministry strives 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.
Upcoming Events
Middle School Night
Light the Hill is a FREE middle school night of celebration featuring games, food, music, a dynamic speaker, Eucharistic Adoration, and Confession! Open to current 6th–8th grade students.
🗓 Saturday, March 21 | 6:00–9:00 pm
(Check-in 5:45 pm)
📍 Newport Central Catholic High School, Newport
💲 Free (Donations accepted)
👉 Register here
♀️ Adult volunteers: Contact Mr. Bradley Barnes – bbarnes@ncchs.com.
Holy Week Missions for High School
Save the Date
- Middle School Connect Retreat – June 27 – Day retreat for incoming 6th – 8th grade students
- Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) Retreat – November 21-23 – Be a part of this national retreat movement coming to the Diocese of Covington!
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!
Parents and Young Adults – Please fill out the Youth Ministry Volunteer Interest Form.
Give
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.
- 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.
