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.
This training is aimed at helping youth ministry leaders and volunteers gain an understanding of the theology behind retreats and the best practices for leading retreats in a youth ministry setting. The goal of this training is to help you develop a holistic view of how to care for adolescents on retreat. Specific to the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston we will explore the policies for organizing and leading retreats with adolescents in our local church.
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.