More upcoming Events
September 26 – THRIVE! Youth Ministry Leadership Training. For Youth Ministers, Campus Ministers, High School Chaplains, Adult Volunteers & College Students. From 6:00 to 8:00 pm (5:30 dinner optional). Located at the Diocese of Covington Curia Office (1125 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011) in Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium. RSVP here.
Nov 15-17 – SUMMIT 24. Retreat. Sponsored by the Diocese of Covington. Located at Thomas More University. More details coming soon!
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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
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.
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
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.
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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.
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.