Archdiocesan events are sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization. These events are excellent opportunities for our youth to learn more about our Catholic faith, talk about the challenges they face and learn how to best deal with them, and make new friends all throughout the Archdiocese.
As soon as we receive information about upcoming JH events in the archdiocese we will post it!
Save the Date:
The Quest - Junior High Leadership Formation - October 22, 2016 St. Dominic's Archdiocesan Center Auditorium 2403 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77021
The Quest is a leadership program designed for youth in grades 6th – 8th. The program introduces youth to the Servant-Leadership model by providing them with the building blocks needed for peer ministry. Through skits, community building games, activities, workshops, and prayer, youth will discover their gifts and learn how to plan and implement Junior High activities and programs for their parish/school.
As soon as forms are available they will be posted here.
Peacemakers - November 12, 2016
The program offers Christ's models for handling these problems and provides youth with a place to openly discuss situations and solutions. Through variety of activities, community building, role play, games, presentations and discussions, participants will learn valuable skills to assist them in handling these issues. These include conflict management /resolution, peer mediation, as well as peer ministry to help them in their school, home and church life.
Peacemakers is a one-day workshop for both Early Adolescent youth (6th-8th grades) and thier leaders to discuss and explore the problems facing youth during the Junior High years. The program is designed to cover various topics over a three year period. These topics include bullying, cliques, harassment, peer pressure, gangs, drugs/alchohol, and self-esteem challenges.
Peacemakers is normally hosted in early November of each calendar year. More information will be posted on a later date when available
Archdiocesan Junior High Rally - February 2017
Forms under Junior High Rally Tab.
Transportation to and from event is included.
Typically Cost is appx. $40-regular registration or - $55 late registration Cost includes 2 meals & a t-shirt.
Keynote speaker:
Extreme Challenge - April 2017 The OACE Extreme Challenge is a day of fun and fellowship where Junior High youth in grades 6th - 8th play crazy games, dance, eat, pray, build community, and celebrate our faith in prayer and liturgy. The day also features The Lion's Den where teams compete in a quiz show atmosphere to test their knowledge of the Catholic faith. Physical condition or skill level doesn't matter; there are games for everyone. It also provides creative ideas for CYMs, core teams, and volunteers to take back to their own parish/school.