Youth Ministry
“I want every young person in our Diocese to discover the new life that comes from Christ and to experience the grace of belonging to His Body, the Church. We must make sure that all our young people feel at home in the Church where they are loved with Christ’s love and learn to live their faith with joy. We need our young people to be missionary disciples and to give new energy to the Church!”
-Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
EVENTS, RETREATS AND PILGRIMAGES
Check out our many local, regional, and global diocesan-sponsored events, retreats and pilgrimage opportunities.
DIOCESAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Diocesan Youth Leadership is a unique leadership, formation, and pastoral training opportunity for young people in 10th-12th grade.
Youth Ministry Forms
Access diocesan forms and resources needed for youth ministry.
Formation and Training for Ministry Leaders
Youth Ministry leaders and volunteers can find more information on upcoming retreats, trainings, and formation groups to support them in their efforts to evangelize, accompany, and support our teens.
Find a Youth Ministry
Search for a youth ministry offered near you.
Summer Camps 2025
Check out the different summer camps available in and around our Diocese for your teen this summer!
University of Saint Francis: Fort Wayne, IN
Holy Cross College: South Bend, IN
University of Notre Dame: South Bend, IN
Franciscan University: Steubenville, OH
St. Vincent De Paul Parish: Fort Wayne, IN
Totus Tuus: Around our Diocese
The Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend has Totus Tuus Missionaries who travel around the Diocese to different parishes each week!
The Evening program is for any Middle School and High School student.
Click here to view the Totus Tuus locations for Summer 2025.
University of Saint Francis Summer Camp Opportunities
- Medieval Monasticism Camp – SF Discovery Academy for 7th-10th graders, July 7 – 11. Overnight
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Visual Art Summer Studio Camp- 9th – 12th grade, July 7 – 18 from 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
- Business Leadership Camp- 8th – 12th grade, June 2 – 5 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Animation, Film, and Acting Camp- 8th – 12th grade, July 21 – 25 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saints & Scholars for High Schoolers
Notre Dame Vision for High School Students
Steubenville Conferences for High Schoolers
St. Vincent De Paul Parish in Fort Wayne host a weeklong camp for incoming 6th, 7th and 8th graders!
Mass Hysteria – Saint Vincent de Paul Parish – Fort Wayne, IN
High School Pastoral Ministry
Pastoral Ministry seeks to serve all students, faculty and staff as a beacon of hope, strength and guidance in their spiritual lives.