We rocked out with music from John Angotti
Dazzled by the talents and ministry of Robert Feduccia.
We were spiritually lead by Bishop Michael Cote.
Received Reconciliation
Ate Pizza
Prayed with our friends
And had the time of our lives
Half concert. Half Retreat. Youth Explosion is the biggest Catholic youth conference in eastern CT. Discover the sacraments, dive deeper into your faith, make new friends and encounter Jesus in an entirely new way. YX is a perfect day-retreat for individuals, youth groups, and Religious Education programs.
Youth Explosion is not your average church retreat! With live music, engaging speakers, and even service activities; the Catholic faith is brought to life in an exciting way.
Youth teens will leave with a THIRST FOR CHRIST and a desire to put faith into action. They will return to youth parish with a new spiritual drive!
$25 Per Person. Individual and Group registration available.
Each group must also submit the included Adult Verification forms to the office of Safe Environments.
Download your registration and waivers here:
Contact Liza Roach (860)848-2237 x305 or at lroach@norwichdiocese.net
Cooper is quickly becoming one of today’s more popular and sought after speakers, worship leaders and retreat facilitators. He is a dynamic & light-hearted speaker and musician who shares his faith with honesty and passion. Through music, story, humor, and audience participation, Cooper leads groups of all ages to a greater awareness of who they are as Catholic Christians and how to recognize God’s presence in their lives. His relevant message and crowd interaction can reach a teen all the way in the back row. Cooper has worked on the road speaking around the world, in Diocesan Ministry, and now coordinates middle school ministry at St. Ann in Texas.
Worship music is praise! As they say, ”When we sing, it is like praying twice.” The songs we sing at Youth Explosion are not your grandmother’s church hymns; these songs are contemporary Christian music that you can hear every day on I-heart radio! Come sing with us and pray with us.
Fr. Mark is a talented priest in the Diocese of Providence. He has worked in youth ministry for countless years and was a campus minister for a Catholic High Schools in Pawtucket for . One of his favorite past times is cooking, especially the Italian meals he grew up on. You can often catch Fr. Mark for Confession when he is out walking his Great Dane, Mendel. Currently, Fr. Mark is the pastor of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Pawtucket, RI.
We don’t believe in retreats that have teens spending all day passively sitting. There are always surprises at YX!
One of the most important Sacraments, especially for teens. Confession will be available for everyone at YX.
Many different diocese and churches come to YX. It’s amazing to meet new friends alive in the faith!
There will be about 20 priests available at the last part of Youth Explosion
to provide the Sacrament of Penance. We hope you will take part in this
healing and loving gift from God.
Last year we had over 600 participants at Youth Explosion. Because the Sacraments are such a focus, we need your help. Every year, we have very long lines of teens wanting to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Please consider joining us to offer this important sacrament.
