Emmaus Retreat 101
AUGUST 21-23, 2026
General Information
Emmaus Retreat 101 is the introductory retreat experience and foundational program of the Emmaus Young Adults Ministry — created to help young people encounter Christ, discover their identity and purpose, and begin a lifelong journey of discipleship and servant leadership.
Theme
The retreat explores themes of identity in Christ, purpose and vocation, faith in daily life, healing and hope, prayer and worship, servant leadership, community and friendship, missionary discipleship, and being sent forth.
Location
📍 Camp Kappe
7738 Camp Kappe Rd.
Plantersville, TX 77363
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Diocesean Events
The Archdiocesan Youth Conference
(AYC)
Friday, July 31, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026
General Information
The Archdiocesan Youth Conference (AYC) is an annual gathering of Catholic youth in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. AYC provides young Catholics an opportunity to encounter the Love of Jesus Christ in powerful and life changing ways through the sacraments, prayer, community, and inspiring talks from keynote speakers and workshop presenters.
2026 Theme
Peace Be with You All
(Urbi et Orbi, Pope Leo XIV, May 8, 2025 – First words of Pope Leo XIV)
Peace be with you all!
Dear brothers and sisters, these are the first words spoken by the risen Christ, the Good Shepherd who laid down his life for God’s flock. I would like this greeting of peace to resound in your hearts, in your families, among all people, wherever they may be, in every nation and throughout the world. Peace be with you!
Location
Hilton Americas-Houston1600 Lamar St. Houston, TX 77010
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The Archdiocese Youth Ministry Training Day
Saturday, August 29, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
General Information
Our Youth Ministry Training Day is filled with prayer, workshops, and formation for adults and youth serving in a parish youth ministry. There are over a dozen unique workshops available. The event is fully bilingual tracks in English and Spanish
Registration will open on July 1, 2026
Location
St. Dominic Chancery Campus
2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77021
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Eucharistic Adoration for Young Adults
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
General Information
All young adults are invited to Heart-to-Heart adoration nights held on the last Tuesday of the month at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 7-8:15 pm. Heart-to-Heart offers Eucharistic adoration, confession, gifted prayer teams, and praise and worship music. Come to listen to the heart of Jesus! After prayer, join young adults at a nearby bar for drinks and socializing.
Repeats every fourth Tuesday of the month until December 29, 2026
Location
St. Joseph Catholic Church
1505 Kane St, Houston, TX 77007
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