Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Thank you for visiting the website for the Office for Catechesis - Ministry to Youth and Young Adults for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.  I keep this part of the diocesan website updated with information about youth and young adult ministry in the diocese.  It is my hope that you can find what you need to be successful in your ministry as well as the latest information about direct services I offer.  A brief description of all the programs and services offered can be found in the "Directory of Services" file below.  Or feel free to call me any time at (217) 698-8500 ext. 154.

In Christ,

Kyle Holtgrave

Associate Director

We Are Catholic!!!

Summary of Activities

Monthly eNewsletter!!!

Living the Eucharist

Living the Eucharist Teen Invitation Video from Paulist Evangelization Ministr on Vimeo.

Theology on Tap

Chastity Workshops

Diocesan Youth Conference

 Scout Mass and Awards Ceremony

 Totus Tuus

 Just5Days

 Diocesan Adult Enrichment Conference

 World Youth Day 2013

National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry

 National Catholic Youth Conference 2013

Role of the Office for Catechesis - Ministry to Youth and Young Adults

The brochure below outlines the major areas of responsibility for this office:

 Directory_of_Services.pdf

Youth Minister Directory Update

Communicating with everyone is one of the biggest challenges I face in my role with the diocese.  Please help me keep my contact list up-to-date by taking a few moments to complete the form below and return to me at the address indicated.  Thanks a bunch and may God bless you now and always!

 YMContactUpdate.pdf

Catholic Pastoral Center

The Office for Catechesis is located in the Catholic Pastoral Center at 1615 W. Washington Street in Springfield, IL. (217) 698-8500 x. 154. The mailing address is P.O. Box 3187, Springfield, IL 62708-3187.  Regular business hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:15 PM.

The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is an affiliated diocese of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry	National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association	The National Association of  Catholic Youth Ministry Leaders