Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization

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- Middle School Ministry
- High School Ministry
- Youth Confirmation
- Adult Programs & Formation
- Resources, Handbooks, & Forms
- Archdiocesan Youth Conference 2026
  
  July 31 - Aug 1, 2026
  Hilton Americas-Houston
  
  Visit AYC Official Website
- Nominate an outstanding youth ministry leader today! The Youth Ministry Recognition Awards celebrate the exceptional youth and adults serving our parish, Deanery, and Archdiocesan communities. Recipients will be honored by Archbishop Joe S. Vásquez at AYC before Sunday Mass. Submit your nominations using our online form. You may nominate multiple people, or forward this link to a supervisor or colleague!
  
  Full Description of Awards Nomination Form
- About us
  
  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 more OACE 2026-2027 Calendar
OACE Events
- AYC
  
  July 31 - August 2, 3:00 PM
  
  The Archdiocesan Youth Conference (AYC) is an annual gathering of Catholic youth in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. AYC provides young Catholics an opportunity to encounter the Love of Jesus Christ in powerful and life changing ways through the sacraments, prayer, community, and inspiring talks from keynote speakers and workshop presenters. Friday, July 31, 2026 - Sunday, August 2, 2026 Hilton Americas-Houston
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- Youth Ministry Training Day
  
  Saturday, August 29, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  
  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
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- Human Sexuality Catechesis
  
  Saturday, October 10, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  
  Human Sexuality catechesis course is a two-hour course that encompasses a basic understanding of the content of human sexuality catechesis and offers catechist skills and resources specific for the age of their learners.
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- Curso Catequeticos de Sexualidad Humana
  
  Saturday, October 10, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  
  El curso de catequesis sobre sexualidad humana es un curso de dos horas que abarca una comprensión básica del contenido de la catequesis sobre sexualidad humana y ofrece habilidades y recursos para los catequistas específicos para la edad de sus alumnos.
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- Book a Meeting with One of the OACE Staff
- Contact Us
  
  Brian Henritze
  
  Director - Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization & Director of Capernaum
  
  713-741-8723
  bhenritzearchgh.org
  
  Jeanette Gonzalez
  
  Associate Director for Hispanic Youth Ministry
  
  713-741-8773
  jgonzalezarchgh.org
  
  Amy Ann Davila
  
  Associate Director
  
  713-741-8772
  adavilaarchgh.org
  
  Luz Guerrero
  
  Office Coordinator
  
  713-741-8723
  lguerreroarchgh.org
  
  Gabriela Martinez
  
  Administrative Assistant
  
  713-391-2677
  gmartinezarchgh.org
- Office Location:
  St. Dominic Chancery
  2403 Holcombe Blvd.
  Houston, TX 77021

Archdiocesan Youth Conference 2026

July 31 - Aug 1, 2026Hilton Americas-HoustonVisit AYC Official Website

Book a Meeting with One of the OACE Staff

July 31 - Aug 1, 2026
Hilton Americas-Houston

Visit AYC Official Website