September 22: Hearts Aflame Eucharistic Congress.* Shrine of North American Martyrs (Fultonville, NY). This historic event will include inspirational talks, Mass with Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, Adoration, and more! Free and open to the public. Pre-registration online encouraged and appreciated.

September 28-30: Fearless Retreat. * John A. Coleman Catholic High School (Hurley, NY). Activities include basketball, laser tag, ultimate frisbee, soccer, Mass, praise and worship, Eucharistic Adoration, and talks by Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Renewal, Sisters of Life, and other clergy and religious! Cost: $45 (teens); FREE (adult volunteers. St. Ambrose Church has reserved a limited number of spaces. For more info, contact Adam or Clare.

Summer 2019 (various dates and locations): Camp Veritas. ** Life-transforming one-week play-and-pray sleep away summer camp for teens going into 7^th to 12^th grades. For more info, contact Clare, who also serves as the Camp Veritas Enrollment Coordinator.

 July 2019: St. Isaac Jogues Youth Conference. ** Held on the beautiful grounds of the Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, the celebrations happen under a big  white tent that we will fill with loud music, crazy fun and worship!

* = If your teen is preparing for Confirmation in Spring 2019, this event will fulfill the retreat requirement.
** = If your teen is preparing for Confirmation in Spring 2020, this event will fulfill the
retreat requirement. 

    Photo Credit: Camp Veritas

Camp Veritas: A dynamic, life-transforming Catholic summer camp for 7th-12th graders with locations in Newburgh, NY and Wurtsboro, NY. Volunteers (18+) attend for free. Check out this article and video from the Knights of Columbus on Ryan and Elizabeth Young, founders of Camp Veritas.

Capital Region Frassati Chapter: Catholic young adults who meet weekly to pray and study the faith more deeply. High school seniors (18+) are welcomed to attend.

Catholic News Service: This site reviews movies from both a moral & artistic perspective.

Catholic Online: This site has ample information on Catholic saints.

Saint Isaac Jogues Youth Conference:  The Premier Catholic Youth Conference in the Northeast.

Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs: This is the place where Jesuit martyrs St. René de Goupil, St. Isaac Jogues and St. Jean de Lalande laid down their lives sharing the Gospel with the Mohawk Indians. St. Kateri was born there little more than 10 years after their deaths. 

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday Podcast: Be prepared! Listen to a reflection on the upcoming Sunday Mass readings with Mark Hart from LifeTeen.

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: The site features an online North American Bible, upcoming Mass readings/pronouciations (for lectors), and more!

Word of Fire: A media apostolate with resources about the Catholic faith.

I ask you to swim against the tide; yes, I am asking you to rebel against this culture
that sees everything as temporary and that ultimately believes you are incapable of responsibility, that believes you are incapable of true love. I have confidence in you and I pray for you. Have the courage to ‘swim against the tide’. And also have the
courage to be happy.
- POPE FRANCIS