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History of OACE
The first ministry of the Archdiocese oriented toward middle school and high school-aged Catholic youth was the Catholic Youth Organization, established in 1937. In 1963, its name changed to the Office of Youth Ministry (OYM), and finally, in 2012, the Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization (OACE). OACE's name better reflects the office’s renewed commitment to effectively form adolescents into lifelong disciples in the Catholic tradition in addition to providing social, fellowship and recreational opportunities.Our VisionCatholic adolescents in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston are formed as lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.Our MissionProviding leadership, formation and resources in Comprehensive Youth Ministry for parishes to effectively form adolescents into lifelong disciples in the Catholic tradition.Our Goals- To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.
- To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community.
- To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.
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Adult Formation
- Adolescent Catechesis Coordinator and Catechist Formation
- Formation for Youth Ministry Leaders and Volunteers
- Certificado Basico para Pastoral con Adolescentes
- Confirmation Coordinator and Catechist Formation
- Connect: Gatherings of all youth ministry leaders for support and resourcing
- Sanctus Renovo Retreat
- Human Sexuality Catechesis Formation
- Quinceanera Training
- In-service on Ministry with Younger Adolescents
- Newsletter and Email Updates
- Professional Growth Days
- Parish consultation and in-service workshops upon request
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Formation & Events for Youth
- Archdiocesan Junior High Youth Rally
- The Quest (Leadership Formation Program for Younger Adolescents)
- Extreme Challenge (Junior High Field Day)
- Peacemakers (Catholic Social Teaching Program for Younger Adolescents)
- Archdiocesan Youth Council
- Archdiocesan Youth Conference (AYC)
- Creating Sacred Space: Retreat Formation
- National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)
- Youth Ministry Leadership Formation for Parish Teams
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OACE Staff
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Tim Colberttcolbertarchgh.orgDirector - Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization -
Randy Adamsradamsarchgh.orgAssociate Director OACE, Executive Director of Camp Kappe -
Brian Henritzebhenritzearchgh.orgAssociate Director OACE, Director of Capernaum -
Jeanette Gonzalezjgonzalezarchgh.orgAssociate Director for Hispanic Youth Ministry -
Amy Ann Davilaadavilaarchgh.orgAssociate Director -
Luz Guerrerolguerreroarchgh.orgAdministrative Assistant
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