Programs
Overview
The following programs are offered by the diocesan Youth Ministry Office. When available, links to information and registration packets appear here.
To see the schedule of upcoming programs, view the Youth Ministry calendar. You may also download a printable version of the calendar (PDF).
- Sample Permission Form For Use in Parishes: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
Middle School
- Challenge Retreat
Parish packet (PDF) | Youth packet (PDF)
Challenge is a Friday-Saturday overnight retreat for grades 6-8. The retreat focuses on community building, self-esteem, scripture, and relationships with friends, family, and Jesus. We will be offering this retreat at multiple sites on two different weekends this year.
- FaithTrax
Parish packet (PDF) | Youth packet (PDF)
FaithTrax is a diocesan sponsored day-long program of fun and faith formation for middle school youth (6th-8th graders), their parents and adults who work with them.
- Jamboree!
Parish packet (PDF)
This high energy Saturday event is for youth grades 6-8 to gather for social action activities, outdoor liturgy, picnic, keynote speaker, community building and lots of fun!
- JustServe
- How to Seminars
High School
- Youth Convention
Parish packet (PDF)
Convention is a diocesan-wide gathering for grades 9-12 in a weekend celebration. The weekend will offer a carnival, keynoter, workshops, prayer, activities, dance, talent show, liturgy, Youth Board elections, awards and lots more.
- National Catholic Youth Convention
Parish packet (PDF)
This is the biennial high school conference which gathers an estimated 20,000+ Catholic youth from all across the country to worship, learn, and celebrate together. There will be keynote speakers, musical performances, daily liturgy and prayer experiences and as always, lots of surprises!
- Back to Earth
Parish packet (PDF) | Youth packet (PDF)
This diocesan wide camp-out is for youth in grades 9-12. Included are an outdoor liturgy, games, dance, movie, a keynote speaker, and camping fun with youth. Justice and service are usual themes of this event.
- Faithful Servant Leadership Institute
Parish packet (PDF)
Learn to serve as Jesus did. This program is for youth (9-12 grade) who want to develop and use their leadership skills, and for the adults who work with them. Learn valuable tools for your parish and for life! This event is jointly sponsored by the Dioceses of Charlotte and Raleigh and this year will be hosted by the Diocese of Raleigh.
- Search for Christian Maturity Retreat
Parish packet (PDF) | Youth packet (PDF)
Search is a weekend retreat for 11th – 12th grade youth. Activities encourage self-discovery and reflections on relationships with others and with God. Retreat team is made up of past Searchers who model leadership, faith sharing, and ministry with their peers. Adults in youth ministry also attend and participate in Search. Searches usually fill up quickly, so sign-up for the earliest date possible to ensure yourself a space.
- Connections Retreat
Parish packet (PDF) | Youth packet (PDF)
Connections is a weekend retreat for 9th – 10th grade youth. The retreat focuses on community building, spiritual growth, self-esteem, and relationships with family, friends, and God. This retreat involves low ropes courses and other physical challenge type activities.
- Search Registration Form for Adults (PDF)
- JustServe
- Encuentro Diocesano de Pastoral Juvenil, "Ven y Sígueme"
- How to Seminars
Adults
Scholarship Information