The Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization (OACE) serves the Catholic youth ministry in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston! Our mission is simple yet powerful: to form adolescents into lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.
We provide parishes with everything they need – leadership formation, transformative programs, and essential resources – to create engaging environments where teens can deepen their faith.
Learn to integrate the components of human sexuality as a Catholic disciple, clarify values and beliefs, and develop critical thinking about the impact of the media.
Our Youth Ministry Training Day is filled with prayer, workshops, and formation for adults and youth serving in a parish youth ministry. There are over a dozen unique workshops available. The event is fully bilingual tracks in English and Spanish.
Registration opens July 1, 2026