2026 Diocesan Youth Summit Jr. High School Retreat (DYS26)

2026 Diocesan Youth Summit Jr. High School Retreat (DYS26)

Event Details

Who: Youth of the Diocese of Shreveport, Grades 6-8
What: 2026 Diocesan Youth Summit
When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Where: St. Jude Parish, 4700 Palmetto Rd, Benton, LA

Theme: Diocesan Youth Summit 2026 –We Are ONE

In Him, we are One.
One family. One mission. One Body. One Church in Christ.

Join us for a day filled with faith, fellowship, and an encounter with Christ at the Diocesan Youth Summit 2026! Eucharistic Adoration will be available, and the event will close with Mass. DYS 2026, We are ONE promises to be a spiritually enriching experience, offering everyone an opportunity to deepen their connection with Christ

Join us for a day of:

Dynamic talks
Inspiring music
Small group discussions
Games & fellowship
Adoration & prayer
Celebration of Mass

Keynote Speaker-Braden Johnson

We are excited to announce our special guest speaker, Braden Johnson, who is dedicated to helping individuals discover the abundant life that Jesus offers. Braden inspires us to be challenged, encouraged, and inspired to boldly embrace our faith.

Musical Guests-The Scally Brothers

Guiding us in song will be the Scally Brothers, whose high-energy praise music brings hope and comfort, reminding us that we are never alone—even in our darkest moments.

We look forward to seeing you there, joining together as One in Him!