More upcoming Events

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.

June 18 – CONNECT! Junior High Day at St. Barbara Church – Sterling Event Center from 9:30 -4:30pm. Cost is $25 per child. Register by June 4th here. Download permission form here. Payment details coming soon!

July 13 – 14 – Diocesan High School Summer Retreat at Thomas More University. Seeking leaders and collaboration from parish groups. Contact Angie [email protected]

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

To download permission forms for Youth Ministry events click 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

Graduating Seniors Connect Here!

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!!!

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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:

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.