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The formation of parish youth ministry leadership is a major priority of the Archdiocesan Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization. Whether full-time, part-time, or volunteer the formation of individuals who work with youth is a critical component in the development of successful parish programs and safe places for young people to gather and feel welcomed.
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YOUTH MINISTRY TRAINING DAY 2026
Serving young people is a gift—let’s grow in that calling together! Co-sponsored by OACE, LifeTeen, and Adore Ministries, this event offers 8 tracks, and 21 workshops designed to help adult and youth leaders and volunteers grow in faith, develop ministry skills, and foster pastoral awareness and approaches. Spanish Workshops available. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired!
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YML Connect
Connect offers Youth Ministry and Parish Catechetical Leaders (both salaried and volunteer leaders) the chance to connect with peers from throughout the Archdiocese for prayer, discussion of ministry topics, and networking.
Connect is open to all youth ministry adult leaders and is absolutely free (lunch included for those who RSVP). Those who would like to attend need to contact the OACE administrative assistant to register at least three days before the event. Contact Jeanette if you want to meet, network, and pray with other PCLs of Youth from the Archdiocese.
Dates
September 25, 2025
November 13, 2025
March 26, 2026
May 14, 2026
Contact Jeanette Gonzalez
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SANCTUS RENOVO - YOUTH MINISTRY LEADER RETREAT
The Sanctus Renovo Retreat is a retreat for all parish catechetical leaders and volunteers within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston who work with younger and older adolescents. During these two days, the retreatants are directed by a leader from the national field of Catholic youth ministry.
January 22-23, 2026
Galveston, TX
Contact Brian Henritze
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YOUTH MINISTRY ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATE
The Youth Ministry Essentials Certificate (YMEC) is designed to provide Youth Ministry Leaders (Paid and Volunteer) with the knowledge and skills essential for effectively coordinating and implementing youth ministry in their parish. This program is required for all youth ministry leaders and must be completed in the first 2 years of being in their position. Equivalencies for courses/classes taken in other dioceses or educational institution may be requested by contacting Brian Henritze.
Details
9 courses (3 in-person, 6 on-demand)
50 total hours
$240 total cost
Download Flyer Visit Capernaum Contact Brian Henritze
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ASCEND
As professional members of a parish/school staff, it is important for us to seek out continuing formation to help us in our ministry to young people. Professional Growth Days are centered on addressing current and relevant topics relating to youth ministry. They are a time to learn from experts as well as co-workers in the field. In addition, they provide a collaborating network with other parish/school leaders and promote the sharing of best practices.
Oct 14, 2025
Part 1: From Content to Connection: Meeting the Relational Needs of Youth in Your Systematic Catechesis. Presenter - Rebecca Paradez
Part 2: Adolescent Gaming Culture. Presenter - Adam Carr
Apr 21, 2026
More information coming soon
Register Here Contact Tim Colbert
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HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT FORMATION
Creating a Sacred Space, Retreat Formation Program provides parish retreat teams, PCLs, adult volunteers, and teens with valuable tools needed to conduct retreat ministry for youth, young adults, and family programs. The program, which is required by all who conduct retreats within the Archdiocese, focuses on the components of comprehensive youth ministry to provide a framework that will meet the needs of young people in a retreat setting.
The program is open to all high school youth, youth leaders, core team members, and volunteers who want to learn more about retreat ministry. Parish, school, and deanery leaders who wish to have this formation on their sites should contact the Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization for scheduling and costs. A minimum of 20 participants is needed to host the program.
English Formation Contact Amy Ann Davila
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HUMAN SEXUALITY
Human Sexuality catechesis course is a two-hour course that encompass a basic understanding of the content of human sexuality catechesis and offers catechist skills and resources specific for the age of their learners.
We'll cover the Archdiocesan Norms, Guidelines, and Resources for Lifelong Human Sexuality Catechesis that will provide all parishes and Catholic schools with systematic formation in human sexuality for all ages from early childhood through adulthood.
Catechists teaching human sexuality are asked to attend a specifically designed catechist formation in human sexuality. This formation will consist of completing the Archdiocesan Moral Teachings course and attending an age-specific sexuality catechesis course. The combination of the two formation courses will provide the catechist with a strong foundation in understanding the Church's teachings for living the moral life as well as offering practical skills and resources needed for catechizing one's specific age group.
English Sessions Spanish Sessions Contact Amy Ann Davila
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HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION WORKSHOP
The Archbishop has established that in this Archdiocese the normative age at which those baptized as infants into the Catholic Church receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the 10th or 11th grade.
The Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization provides formation opportunities for new Confirmation coordinators, emphasizing sacramental theology, and Confirmation catechesis and program administration. Coordinator training is also available to help design and implement Confirmation retreats, develop service opportunities, form sponsors, assist Confirmation candidates with vocational discernment, and work to engage the entire faith community in Confirmation catechesis.
This formation is also offered to all catechists in ministry with Confirmation candidates. This formation offers catechists a theological basis for current Confirmation pastoral practices as well as practical catechetical methods to prepare adolescent candidates in immediate preparation for Confirmation.
Youth Confirmation Page Contact Amy Ann Davila
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STAFF & CORE FORMATION
OACE offers staff and core team workshops to enhance team dynamics and service to parishioners. These workshops cover topics such as developing emotional intelligence, exploring and applying the thresholds of faith, and the apostolate of spiritual accompaniment . We also offer "The Six Working Geniuses Model" developed by Patrick Lencioni and "The Table Group" . Training can be customized as a single workshop, a full day, or a regular scheduled series, with sessions starting at $10 per person .
Staff & Core Formation Flyer Contact Brian Henritze
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FORMATION FOR QUINCEAÑERA COORDINADORS & TEAMS
Recognizing that the Quinceañera celebration is a tradition of the Hispanic family, the parish is urged to utilize this celebration as an opportunity for welcoming and evangelizing the family toward a closer union with God and the Church. The Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization offers training for parish Quinceañera teams with this perspective in mind. The training includes information on the historical basis for the celebration, models of preparation, models for forming parish teams, music, Eucharistic celebration, and other elements related to this traditional Catholic celebration.
Fifteen Questions on Quinceañera Contact Jeanette Gonzalez
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JEREMIAH 1:7
Jeremiah 1:7 is an Archdiocesan safe environment program that provides formation for high school-age youth who assist adults in ministry to children and youth under the age of 18.
Included in this site is a training schedule and site locations for high school-age youth as well as for those qualified and approved adults wanting to be trained as program facilitators. All adult program facilitators must first be approved through the Archdiocesan approval process.
Parish Catechetical Leaders (PCL), DREs and CYMs, utilizing this program are asked to carefully read and follow the links for procedures, forms, and handouts.
Jeremiah Power Point (Editable)
Jeremiah Leader Packet Contact Tim Colbert
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ARCHDIOCESAN YOUTH MINISTRY RECOGNITION AWARDS
The Archdiocesan Youth Ministry Recognition Awards, sponsored by OACE, recognizes the significant and outstanding contributions made by men, women, and youth to the field of Catholic Youth Ministry on the archdiocesan, deanery, and parish levels in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
Learn more
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Formación en Español
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CERTIFICADO BASICO EN PASTORAL CON ADOLESCENTES
El Certificado Básico en Pastoral con Adolescentes es un programa de entrenamiento para Líderes de adolescentes que es proveído en español con el contexto de la comunidad Hispano/Latino. Esta formación es beneficial para líderes adultos que trabajan con adolescentes en la parroquia, en movimiento, en grupo de oración o cualquier grupo que forman adolescentes en la fe. La Pastoral con Adolescentes Parroquial es una colaboración de muchos grupos que funciona como pastoral de conjunto. Cada grupo es parte de la “Iglesia que es una”. El designado líder parroquial apoya a esa colaboración.
Las metas de este programa son:- Que el líder latino aprenda como dar testigo y formación de fe a adolescente.
- Que el líder latino aprenda habilidades y formación para formar adolescentes hispanos o latinos en la fe en el contexto de la cultura Hispana/Latina.
El certificado consiste de cinco días de formación en cual se ofrecen 10 temas:- Renovamos la Visión
- Entrenamiento de Retiro
- Ética y Manejo de Crisis
- Evangelización y Catequesis
- Sacramentos, Liturgia, y Oración
- Desarrollo Adolescente y Cuidado Pastoral
- Teología del Cuerpo
- Justicia Social y la Periferia
- Liderazgo
- Vocación
Ofrecimiento
Este program se ofrece una vez al año en otoño y consiste de cinco sábados (uno al mes). Los participantes se inscriben en línea por la plataforma- Capernaum. Deben de completar los 10 componentes en un año para completar el certificado.
Locación: Cancillería San Dominic (2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77021)
Tiempo: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fechas de 2025: Agosto 30, Septiembre 20, October 25, Noviembre 11, Diciembre 20
Para la inscripción o mas información
Contacta Jeanette Gonzalez Inscripción en Capernaum
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FORMACION PARA EQUIPOS DE QUINCE AÑOS
Reconociendo que la celebración de Quince Años es una tradición de la familia hispana, la parroquia es apoyada a utilizar esta celebración como una manera de dar la bienvenida e evangelizar las familias hacia una unión más profunda con Dios y la iglesia. La Oficina de Evangelización y Catequesis para Adolescentes ofrece entrenamiento a las personas que componen los Equipos de Quince Años en las parroquias. El entrenamiento incluye información sobre el contexto histórico, modelos de preparación, como formar los equipos parroquiales, música, la celebración Eucarística y otros elementos relacionados con la celebración católica de esta tradición.
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DIAS DE CRECIMIENTO PROFESIONAL
Es importante para nosotros buscar formación continua que nos ayude en nuestro ministerio a los jóvenes. Los Días de Crecimiento Profesional se centran en abordar temas actuales y relevantes relacionados con el ministerio juvenil. Son un momento para aprender de expertos, así como de colegas en el campo. Además, proporcionan una red de colaboración con otros líderes parroquiales/escolares y promueven el intercambio de mejores prácticas.
Locación: Cancillería San Dominic (2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77021)
Tiempo: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
sabado, febrero 7, 2026
sabado, mayo 16, 2026
Contacta Jeanette Gonzalez
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CURSO CATEQUETICO DE SEXUALIDAD HUMANA
- Aprende integrar los componentes de sexualidad humana como discípulo Católico
- Clarifica valores y creencias Católicas sobre sexualidad humana
- Desarrolla herramientas para catequizar edades específicos
- Desarrolla pensamiento criticó en el impacto de los medios de comunicación
Catequistas involucrados en el ministerio catequético que aborda la catequesis sobre la sexualidad. Esto puede incluir a personas en ministerios pastorales, familiares o juveniles. El curso también está abierto a padres de familia o adultos interesados en el tema.
Locación: Cancillería San Dominic (2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77021)
Tiempo: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
sabado, julio 12, 2025
sabado, octubre 4, 2025
sabado, marzo 7, 2026
Registración en Capernaum Contacta Amy Ann Davila -
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MESA CONSULTIVA PARA PASTORAL CON ADOLESCENTES
Mesa Consultiva para Pastoral con Adolescentes is an advocacy group to OACE for encouraging parish Catechetical Leaders, parents, and youth toward living their baptismal call amid the diverse expressions of culture within the Catholic Church.
Mesa Consultiva para Pastoral con Adolescentes es un grupo de apoyo para la Oficina de Evangelización y Catequesis con Adolescentes para animar a los lideres parroquiales, padres, y adolescentes a vivir su llamado bautismal, en medio de las diversas expresiones culturales en la Iglesia Católica.
Contact Jeanette Gonzalez
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Contact Us
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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
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