The Office for Youth & Young Adult Ministry is one of the MANY Archdiocesan programs and ministries that benefit from the Annual Appeal.  The 2021 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal looks to carry on our Catholic mission in our four counties of the Archdiocese – namely to proclaim the gospel, to pass on the faith to future generations, particularly through the celebration of the sacraments, and to care for the poor and those on the margins.   Learn more about the Annual Appeal on the 2021 Annual Appeal Webpage

As we continue on this Covid-19 pandemic journey through the upcoming Winter months, we invite all Youth Leaders - Youth Ministers, PCLs, Youth Ministry Volunteers, Clergy and more to join us once a month for our virtual Youth Ministry Leader Formation Series being held via Zoom.  Click to learn more and register.

We continue to monitor the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the hopeful reality of Summer Camp 2021 taking place.

Our plans as of now are to not make any decisions until MID APRIL.  At that point Parents that rolled their children's fees to the 2021 season would be contacted on our plans and next steps.  

Following that if in fact we can accomodate any additional children information would be posted here on our website.   We appreciate your understanding, and we pray you all remain healthy and safe!

To help the parishes and schools that serve the young church of the Archdiocese of Newark, we have developed four interactive virtual retreats that can be held via Zoom.   These are meant for students grades 7 to 12.   Learn more about this new opportunity by visting our Virtual Retreat Page

In an effort to help our parishes navigate Youth Ministry in this ongoing Covid-19 pandemic we have assembled "Accompanying Young People During Covid-19",   a resource guide for parishes carrying out Youth Ministry for the Fall of 2020.

Click here to access your of the Booklet

Click here to access our Resource Page and the documents from the Booklet

Office for Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Saint John Paul II
Youth Retreat Center