YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS for 2025
Summer 2025 Youth Ministry Internship
Make this summer count. If you’re 18–21, love your Catholic faith, and want to serve, grow, and lead—apply now for a flexible, paid internship in youth ministry. You’ll help lead retreats, support events, and grow in leadership through training and mentorship. Join a vibrant team and make a real impact in the lives of teens across the diocese.
Apply by May 27 – spots are limited!| Contact Angie Poat for more information at [email protected].
June 9-12, Youth Ministry Certification at TMU
Invest in teenagers—and yourself. YM Certification 2025 equips you for impactful youth ministry with free training, resources, and diocesan tools. Build your skills in leadership, safety, and programming while connecting with a supportive network of youth leaders across the diocese. See flyer for a list of courses or REGISTER here.
June 24, CONNECT Retreat for 6th-8th Grade at TMU
We’re thrilled to host CONNECT on June 24, a special day event designed just for middle school students to build friendships, have fun, and grow in their faith. We’d love for you to encourage your students to attend! This event will include high-energy games, meaningful discussions, and opportunities to encounter Christ in a welcoming and age-appropriate setting. Event runs 9:30am-4:30pm. | Contact Bradley Barnes for more information at [email protected]. | RSVP link to come.
July 12 & 13 – Heart and Soul High School Retreat at TMU
High School students – join us for Heart and Soul, a two-day high school retreat packed with powerful talks, prayer, small groups, and fun — all designed to help teens go deeper in their relationship with God and each other. Taking place during the day (no overnight stay), this retreat offers a meaningful break from the ordinary and a chance to reconnect with what truly matters. Event runs 9:00am – 9:00pm (July 12) and 9:00am – 5:00pm (July 13). | Contact Angie Poat for more information at [email protected]. | RSVP link to come.
Nov 20-22, NCYC in Indianapolis, IN
NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference) is a powerfully unique three-day experience of prayer, community, evangelization, catechesis, service, and empowerment for Catholic teenagers (of high school age) and their adult chaperones. Please register through the Diocese of Covington Office of Youth Ministry. Early Bird registration deadline April 15, 2025. See more details below. | PDF Flyer HERE | Group Leader Sign-Up HERE | Individuals Needing a Group HERE
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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.