YCET team 2024

YCET Team

YCET Orientation – March 8, 2024

More upcoming Events

May 1, 2024 – Baccalaureate Mass with Bishop Iffert, 5:30 p.m., at the Cathedral Basilica. High school seniors attending public schools or homeschools and their families are invited to attend a special Baccalaureate Mass. Following Mass there will be a reception in Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium. Please RSVP HERE for the reception by April 17.

May 2, 2024 – THRIVE! Youth Ministry Formation & Network Meeting, at Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, Curia, 6:00 –8:00 p.m. Equipping adults, high school, and college students for Leadership in Ministry! Be inspired. Build your ministry.  Build your team. Leave with practical takeaways. Groups and individuals are welcome! 5:30 Dinner (optional) RSVP Here.

June 10 – 14 – Mission Trip to Pikeville, KY. Sponsored by IHM. Open to diocesan youth, 8th grade and older. Contact Amy Malventano at [email protected] or visit: https://ihm-ky.org/youth-ministry.

July 12 – 14 – Diocesan High School Summer Retreat at Thomas More University. Seeking leaders and collaboration from parish groups. Contact Angie [email protected]

Totus Tuus – (Latin for “Totally Yours”) is a fun and energetic parish-based summer catechetical program for both grade school age children, middle and high.  If your parish is interested in hosting the program the 3rd week of June or during the month of July, contact Carlos Rameriz, Associate Director of Youth Programs, Archdiocese of Cincinnati. https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/totustuus.

For additional information, contact Angie Poat at [email protected]

Graduating Seniors Connect Here!

Newman Connection connects graduating seniors to the Catholic campus ministry at their chosen college before they get to campus. Keep the faith alive in college! All you need to do as a student or parent is go to https://signupnc.newmanministry.com/ and fill out the form.

Newman Connect

YCET

Youth Commission Evangelization Team

  • A high school leadership team, commissioned to serve as peer ministers within the Diocese of Covington.
  • Members give witness to the joy of the gospel in their communities and assist the Church in youth ministry.
  • Ministries include leading retreats, music, small groups, prayer services, service, large group evangelization experiences to evangelize and enhance parish, school, and community life.
  • A diverse group of high school students, from diocesan parishes and schools, who seek to develop and use their spiritual gifts as missionary disciples.
  • Potential members are to be nominated to apply by an adult mentor (ex. teacher, priest, parent, coach, youth or campus minister).
  • After receiving a nomination, the nominee is invited to apply, interview, and discern the opportunity to serve on the team.
  • Commitment to the team is for one year and is renewable.
  • Under the direction of the YCET directors, the team spends three months in training and formation, including a retreat and regular meetings, followed by a year of missionary service and ongoing formation.
  • Transformative Catholic community of peers that is joyful, faithful, and fun
  • Development of spiritual gifts, vocational awareness, and leadership skills
  • Leadership certificate and service hours
  • Angie Poat, Diocesan Youth Minister
  • Mark Johnson, Youth Minister
  • Hannah Ubelhor, Youth Minister

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YCET Co-Directors, Mark Johnson and Hannah Ubelhor

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COVINGTON YOUTH MINISTRY LEADERSHIP TEAM FORMING:

We seek prayerful and missionary-focused adults and young adults to help envision, plan or support thriving youth ministries and retreats.

If you would like more information click here:

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Read More About THRIVE!

For adult leaders (volunteers, catechists, teachers, coaches, campus ministers, youth ministers, chaperones, retreat leaders) and all who desire to serve the young church! Come hungry! Dinner and spiritual nourishment provided.

Need information? Contact Angie Poat at [email protected].

Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium Diocese of Covington Curia Office 1125 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41011

Next Meeting:
May 2, 2025 

National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)

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.

Click on the link above to learn how to implement a youth ministry program in your parish.

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. 

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