Youth Ministry

The OYYAM assists parents and leaders of our parish and school faith communities in developing youth and young adults into followers of Christ who live their Catholic faith as a comprehensive way of life.

IGNITE IGNITE is a high-energy, weekend discipleship retreat for youth in grades 7-8 who demonstrate leadership capabilities.  They will experience Catholicisim as a comprehensive way of life, igniting in them the desire to live as disciples of Christ and lead their peers to live the faith in their families, parishes and schools. Ignite is March 21-23.    Learn More.

Laudate LAUDATE(lahoo-dah-teh), is a 4-day music ministry experience that features sessions in voice, organ, piano, guitar, and other instruments used in Catholic liturgy. Teens will hear inspiring keynote presentations, learn liturgy fundamentals and be mentored by adult music ministers. June 9-12. Learn more.

Rooted in the Vine Rooted in the Vine, is a dynamic service-learning retreat that infuses Catholic social teaching with hands-on service to those in need in a prayerful way. Teens will experience Cincinnati in a unique way while growing in love of God and neighbor. July 20-25. Learn more.

Matt Maher Matt Maher, contemporary Catholic-Christian music star, and Collin Raye, a popular country star from the 1990s and Catholic convert with a powerful faith story, are coming together for the first time for an unforgettable concert in Mason on March 30. Learn more.

Background Checks Background Checks: In January SELECTiON.COM® began doing all background checks for the Archdiocese. A webinar is available to explain this coming change. Register by visiting: www.catholiccincinnati.org and clicking on the “Protecting God’s Children” link at the top.

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Youth Athletics Archdiocesan Youth Athletics Task Force. Some documents on the latest work of the Archdiocesan Youth Athletics Task Force can be found here.