It is an exciting time for youth ministry in the Diocese of Colorado Springs! New thoughts, ideas and visions are coming forward as we transition to meet the needs of our youth. Stay tuned for updates as we move forward with plans to lead our youth into a closer relationship with Christ as his disciples and ultimately prepare them to be missionaries for the Lord as they enter young adulthood.

• Catechist Formation and Certification
• How to Become Catholic
• Religious Education Guidelines for Youth
• Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - for RCIA Leaders
• Youth Ministry

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The history of our own diocese reflects a determination to do everything in our power to prevent exploitation of our children and youth.

• Procedures for Reporting Sexual Misconduct
• Procedures for Reporting Sexual Misconduct by a Bishop
• Safe Environment Training

The Office of Marriage and Family Life offers education programs and services to promote an authentic Catholic vision of marriage as well as coordinates  the marriage prep program for the Diocese.

• Marriage Resource Links
• Miscarriage and Infant Loss Support
• Natural Family Planning

The Permanent Diaconate was restored as an active and stable ministry in the Church by the Second Vatican Council. The deacon, by virtue of the sacrament of Holy Orders, is constituted as a sacred minister of the Church, working under the direction of the Diocesan Bishop and cooperatively with the Presbyterate of the Diocese.

The Respect Life Apostolate organizes and promotes events that foster a greater understanding of the church's teachings to respect life in all its phases.

• About Us
• Church Teachings
  • All Human Life
  • Beginning of Life
  • Death Penalty
  • End of Life
• Dobbs Decision
• Miscarriage Support Ministry
• Post Abortive Healing & Project Rachel
• Respect Life Donations
• Respect Life Grants
• United Voice of the Catholic Bishops of Colorado
• Walking with Moms in Need