Listen, Teach, Send Regional Workshops
Coordinated by the USCCB with generous support from the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS)
How can we implement Listen, Teach, Send?
The USCCB, with the generous support of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS), is hosting several regional workshops in (arch)dioceses across the country to unpack Listen, Teach, Send: A National Pastoral Framework for Ministries with Youth and with Young Adults.
Find out below when we are coming to your region.
Upcoming Workshops
September 15, 2025: Online Webinar
Practical strategies for encountering, accompanying, and engaging young adults (or “young people”) are only effective if they are built on a strong theological foundation. Recently, the Catholic bishops of the United States sought to do just that with the release of a new national pastoral framework for the Church’s ministries with youth and young adults entitled Listen, Teach, Send. This webinar will explore this new foundational document, how it complements past efforts, and how concrete measures can flow from this vision statement.
When: 1:00 pm Monday, September 15, 2025
Where: Online with Catholic Apostolate Center
Cost: Free
Register for this webinar at https://app.livestorm.co/catholic-apostolate-center/listen-teach-send-the-us-bishops-renewed-strategy-for-engaging-young-adults/live?s=25d37bc0-9445-4dda-bfc3-1907889095d5#/ .
September 23, 2025: Archdiocese of Washington
Join Maria Parker and Dominic Lombardi for a workshop that invites pastoral leaders and families, in their engagement with young people, to imitate Jesus who listens attentively, teaches from the heart, and sends disciples into the world. This free workshop is made possible by the generous support of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting.
Open To All Region 4 Youth Ministry Leaders • Free Lunch
When: 10:00 am-3:00 pm Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Where: Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Cost: Free
Register for this workshop at https://adwyouth.org/listen-teach-send-workshop.
October 4, 2025: Diocese of Sacramento
Hosted at the Newman Catholic Center in Sacramento, CA, this workshop includes Mass, a discussion of best practices, and Q&A.
When: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Saturday, October 4, 2025
Where: Newman Catholic Center
Cost: $20, which includes breakfast and lunch
Register for this workshop at https://newmancatholiccenter.org/.
October 9 & 10, 2025: Archdiocese of Los Angeles
This Regional Formation Event is for a variety of adults who minister to young people in different capacities.
minister to youth (middle school & high school)
minister to young adults
serve in marriage preparation
Serve in OCIA
Serve in Family Ministry
Parents of youth and young adults
Priests & Deacons
This event is hosted by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Youth Ministry Division with a cost: $70 (for both days – lunch is included)
When: 9:30 am-4:00 pm Thursday, October 9, and Friday, October 10, 2025
Where: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Cost: $70 (for both days – lunch is included)
Register for this workshop at https://lacatholics.org/listen-teach-send/.
October 10-12, 2025: Archdiocese of Atlanta
The audience for this retreat and workshop includes local parish leaders working with youth, collegians, and young adults, as well as those at the diocesan level, in religious communities, and within Catholic schools, institutions, and organizations.
Thanks to the generosity of Life Teen, this weekend will only cost $30 per person.
When: 6:00 pm October 10-12:00 pm October 12, 2025
Where: LifeTeen Camp Covecrest, Tiger, GA
Cost: $30/person
Register for this regional workshop at https://archatl.com/events/listen-teach-send-workshop/.
October 24 & 25, 2025: Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Taking place on October 24 & 25, 2025, this gathering centers around the theme Empowering Gen Now, emphasizing the urgent call to equip, inspire, and uplift today’s young people in their faith journey. Through dynamic discussions, interactive workshops, and collaborative networking, participants will explore practical strategies to engage youth and young adults, helping them grow spiritually and lead with confidence in their communities.
Whether you are a parish catechetical leader, educator, family ministry leader, or actively involved in youth ministry, this conference invites you to be part of a national movement that listens, teaches, and sends forth young disciples with renewed purpose.
When: 5:30 pm Friday, October 24-5:30 pm Saturday, October 25, 2025
Where: Cardinal O’Hara High School
Cost: $80/person and $40 for priests, deacons, and religious.
The fee includes materials, access to all the presentations, snacks, meals for both days (Friday night dinner. Saturday continental breakfast and lunch), and the Friday night Networking Reception.
Register for this workshop at https://offyya.org/event/conference-for-pastoral-leaders/.
About the National Catholic Committee on Scouting
The National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) is an organization officially related to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). It serves as an advisory committee to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
NCCS provides guidance and structure for the integration of Catholic teaching into BSA programs at parishes and Catholic schools nationwide, recognizing that Catholic Scouting is a form of Youth Ministry. Guided by the USCCB’s Secretariat on the Laity and Family Life, it works closely with Catholic organizations, such as the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), to provide faithful and useful Church-sanctioned programming and guidance to Catholic Scouting units.
Information and text taken from https://nccs-bsa.org/about/. For more information, please visit NCCS's website at https://nccs-bsa.org.
Interested in hosting a regional workshop in your diocese?
Contact the USCCB Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth at laity@usccb.org.
Want to learn more about the Listen, Teach, Send national framework?
Find the framework and explore our other resources at https://www.usccb.org/listen-teach-send.