august 30, 2026 | christ cathedral
Fr. Pierre Toussaint is a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Raised in Long Island, he attended Ave Maria University, graduated in 2008, and entered formation with the Friars of the Renewal in September of 2008. He made his final vows in July of 2013 and was ordained in May of 2018. He currently serves as the director of the St. Francis Youth Center in the South Bronx and is a local superior within the Friars.
- Maggie Craig | Catholic evangelist
- Andrew Laubacher | Executive Director of Humanality
- Eddie Huber | Seminarian for the Diocese of Orange
- Fortune Guzman | Coordinator of Parish Evangelization for Diocese of Orange
- Xochilth Lopez | Founder of the Orange chapter of Corazon Puro
- Matt Zemanek | Former youth minister, Life Teen Area Contact for Orange
How much does TLS cost?
- $45 per person
- $35 per person for a team of 7 or more
Registration includes: morning hospitality, lunch, swag, journals, and more!
Payment options:
- Online registration with a credit card
- Pay at the door with a cash or check
- Invoice the parish (only Diocese of Orange)
Financial assistance available – Message our YYA Office
Yes! This will be the first year that we are opening this event up to those outside the Orange Diocese. For this year only, we will be offering the same price regardless of diocese. That may change next year, so join us this year!
– $45 per person
– $30 per person for a team of 7 or more
Registration includes: morning hospitality, lunch, swag, journals, and more!
Payment options:
– Online registration with a credit card
– Pay at the door with a cash or check
– Invoice the parish (only Diocese of Orange)
Financial assistance available – Message our YYA Office
If you’re having trouble affording the cost, please let us know.
We want EVERY teen there; don’t let cost keep anyone away!
This is an Orange Diocese only offer.
All teens must have appropriate supervision for the day with a 1 to 8 chaperone ratio. Teens may not attend this event without a suitable and cleared adult chaperone from the parish. If you’re having trouble getting chaperones, please let us know.
The group leader is responsible for collecting and maintaining permission slips for all youth participants during the day.
Saturday is geared towards adult volunteers in Youth Ministry. This day is all about helping our young people become amazing leaders!
We are asking for all our attendees to be fully committed as leaders after receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Send an email to the Youth Ministry Coordinator, Laura ([email protected]) with your details including your name, your usual parish, and where you were confirmed. We’ll then see if there is a team that can take you. We want YOU there, no matter the parish!
We are asking for all our attendees to be fully committed as leaders after receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Your group leader is responsible for you for the day. Please communicate this to your group leader and see if they are okay with it. Try to come for the whole experience!