OACE - Archgh

Office of Adolescent Catechesis & Evangelization of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

07/10/2026

Every teenager deserves someone who simply shows up.

Join us at Youth Ministry Training Day as we grow together in serving the next generation.

🔗 Click here to learn more and register: https://archgh.swoogo.com/ymtd26/?i=-Z9BGdVoy4eZDeplzAtvIWospBXLps41

07/06/2026

Huge congratulations to Brian Henritze! ❤️‍🔥✨️

We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate him taking on the role of Director of OACE, while continuing his incredible leadership as Director of Capernaum. Please keep Brian in your prayers as he steps into this new season. We are so excited to see his heart for ministry in action!

06/10/2026

Do you know someone making a difference in Youth Ministry? Now is the time to honor them!

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Youth Ministry Recognition Awards are officially open for nominations. Sponsored by OACE, these awards celebrate the outstanding adults and youth who pour their hearts into Youth Ministry across our Archdiocesan, Deanery, and parish communities. With several categories available, we need your help to highlight those who truly shine.

These recognition awards will be presented to the recipients by Archbishop Joe S. Vásquez at a ceremony just before Sunday Mass at the Archdiocesan Youth Conference (AYC)!

How to Nominate:
🕊️ Use our quick online form to nominate as many people as you’d like.
🕊️ While you can’t nominate yourself, feel free to pass this post along to a supervisor, pastor, or ministry friend!

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