Diocesan Youth Summit 2025 – ALIVE!

The Office of Youth Ministry, in collaboration with the Office of Faith Formation, was thrilled to host the 2025 Diocesan Youth Summit (DYS25)—a day filled with faith, fellowship, and fun!

This year’s Summit was not only an inspiring youth event featuring a dynamic keynote speaker, musical guests, small group discussions, games, prayer, Adoration, and Mass—it also served as a Confirmation retreat for participating parishes. Together, our offices were blessed to provide an experience where young people encountered Christ in a meaningful and transformative way.

Alive! In Him, where the broken are redeemed, our hearts beat with eternal purpose, and our souls burn with truth and grace. We are redeemed and ALIVE in Christ—He brings new life!

As Jesus told Martha:

“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.”
— John 11:25–26

The day was filled with moments of joy, prayer, and community:
✅ Keynote presentation by Kathleen Higgins
✅ Small group discussions
✅ Games and activities
✅ Live music by the Josh Blakesley Band
✅ Prayer, Adoration, and Mass

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make DYS25 such a grace-filled event—our youth ministers, volunteers, clergy, chaperones, and especially our young people who brought their energy and openness to encounter Christ.

Special thanks to our guests:
🎤 Kathleen Higgins, whose humor and heartfelt stories inspired us to live our faith with courage and joy.
🎶 The Josh Blakesley Band, who led us in powerful worship and reminded us that Christ truly makes us ALIVE!

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for this unforgettable day. May the fire of God’s love continue to burn brightly in all who attended!