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.

Credo: I Believe CREDO North is a Eucharist-centered 3-day retreat and discipleship experience that gives young people an opportunity to grow in their relationship with Christ and the Church, and encourages them to become active members of their parishes. June 25-27. Learn more.

Rooted in the Vine Rooted in the Vine, a social teaching retreat for high school youth, this 6-day retreat experience for high-school students is full of fun and eye-opening opportunities that will challenge your youth to see from others’ perspectives and grow in love of God and neighbor. July 14-19. Learn more.

CYSC Catholic Youth Summer Camp is a high adventure camp in Amelia, OH, that engages young people into the sacramental life, mission, and work of the Catholic Church and challenges young people to embrace their baptismal call by living lives of holiness. Aug 11-16. Learn more.

Skills Course Leadership Skills for Comprehensive Youth Ministry: One college-level course of 15 practical hands-on training sessions on the most important skills every youth minister should have, especially in the first two years. Classes are Aug. 22-Dec. 12 . More details coming soon.

NCYC The National Catholic Youth Conference is an exciting, 3-day experience for teens that includes keynotes, workshops, liturgy, prayer and worship, exhibits and special activities. With about 25,000 in attendance, it is also by far the largest Catholic youth gathering in the U.S. Learn more.

NET NET Ministries is sending a team again to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati in Oct and Nov 2013 and several weeks from Jan-March 2014. Schedule a talented and engaging NET team to lead a retreat to help your young people grow in relationship with Christ. Learn more.

Matt Maher The Northern Network of Catholic Youth Ministers of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is sponsoring an outdoor concert featuring Matt Maher and Audrey Assad on Aug. 11. at the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein Tickets are $15. Order at www.itickets.com.

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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.