Marycrest
Youth Day 2026
Aug 1, 2026 @ Marycrest, Monroe, NY / Time Left
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Encounter Jesus
Meet Jesus in Scripture, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, prayer, and in others.
Meet Friends and Sisters
Meet high school youth from other places and share faith and friendship together. Meet Religious Sisters who love Jesus and want to spend time with you.
Go forth as missionary disciples
Be commissioned to go out to the world as missionary-disciples of Jesus Christ. In imitation of Mary, go out so others can encounter Jesus in you.
MARYCREST YOUTH DAY 2026
Dear Youth Leader,
We are very happy to announce that in conjunction with the Youth Days celebrated locally in Diocese around the world, the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate are hosting a one-day event called “Marycrest Youth Day 2026”, based on the theme given by our Holy Father “You also are my witnesses, because you have been with me” (John 15:27). This event will take place at our motherhouse, “Marycrest” in Monroe, New York August 1, 2026.
“Marycrest Youth Day 2026” is for teens who are interested in deepening their love for Jesus and our Catholic faith. They will share in various events including: catechesis, worship, music and fun.
The cost of “Marycrest Youth Day 2026″ is $50.00 per participant (youth or adult). All fees are non-refundable. Included in the fee: two meals (lunch and dinner), snacks, T-shirt, religious articles, and the conference.
MORE ABOUT THE THEME
- A firsthand account: Jesus spoke these words to his disciples, who had been with him since the beginning of his ministry. Their credibility as witnesses comes from this intimate, personal experience. Their testimony was based on what they had personally seen and heard.
- Empowered by the Holy Spirit: The disciples’ testimony is not given in their own strength alone. Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit, who will also bear witness to him and empower the disciples to carry on their mission. This divine power enables them to give their testimony with boldness.
- The content of the testimony: The disciples were charged to bear witness to “all these things” concerning Jesus, which includes his death, resurrection, and exaltation. For modern Christians, witnessing involves sharing what Jesus has done for the world, informed by their own personal experience of his transformative power.
- Witnessing as a way of life: As Jesus’s followers, people are called to be a living testament through their lives and actions. The fruit of behavior—love, forgiveness, and service—will demonstrate the reality of God and authenticate the message.
- The risk of being a witness: In the biblical context, the word for “witness,” martus, is the root of the word “martyr”. The disciples were warned that their witness would bring persecution, just as it had for Jesus. Standing firm in one’s faith, even at personal cost, is part of being a true witness.
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GETTING READY
We will accept registration for youth accompanied by adult chaperones. We are also able to register youth who are willing to be chaperoned by our own safe-environment approved chaperones (our Sisters or adults from other parishes).
There must be a minimum of 1 adult chaperone for every 8 youth. If you are short a chaperone, let us know and we can probably help.
- Adult Chaperone: someone attending the conference to chaperone youth. Must be 21 years of age or older and compliant with New York Archdiocese Safe Environment policies. This includes a Virtus© or Safer Spaces workshop and background check.
- Youth: the participants in the conference must be entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades in the fall of 2025 or be a 2025 high school graduate. (Exceptions can be made for incoming 8th graders who are mature or who are siblings of high school participants.)
- Submitted Registration Form reserves your spot.
Because of space constraints at Marycrest, the number of youth participants cannot exceed ninety. We will therefore accept registrations on a “first come, first served” basis.
REGISTRATION FORM
- scan to marycrestYD@gmail.com OR
- mail to Marycrest Youth Day PO Box 658, Monroe, NY 10949
PAYMENT
Checks should be made out to: Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate and mailed to: Marycrest Youth Day, PO Box 658, Monroe, NY 10949
REFUND POLICY
Due to the limited space at Marycrest, we require a definite commitment from participants. For this reason, all payments are non-refundable. Please pay in full by July 15, 2026.
We look forward to welcoming you to Marycrest August 1, 2026!
