GrACE Youth Summit – Oct. 24

About The Event:

A Bold New Chapter for Catholic Education in Alberta, NWT & Yukon

We are living in the midst of what many are calling The Quiet Revival—a powerful and unexpected movement of faith stirring in the hearts of young people across Canada and beyond.

Against all odds and prevailing cultural trends, more youth are returning to the sacraments, seeking truth, and longing for a deeper relationship with Christ.

The inaugural GrACE Youth Summit is both a response to and a celebration of this revival. It is a bold invitation for students to step into leadership, to be formed in faith, and to live with purpose as missionary disciples in their schools, parishes, and communities.

The Holy Spirit is awakening hearts—and this generation is rising: called by grace, moved by truth, and ready to lead.

With deep gratitude for your continued support and shared mission.

You Are Invited!

GrACE is delighted and excited to invite you to the inaugural GrACE Youth Summit—an Alberta, NWT, and Yukon-wide call to faith, formation, and fearless Catholic leadership.

Taking place during Catholic Education Week 2025, this full-day event is for young people who are ready to live their faith with passion, lead with courage, and witness joyfully to their love for Christ, His Church, and their Catholic schools.

This is more than an event. It is a prayerful step into what the Holy Spirit is doing in our midst—a bold awakening of faith, leadership, and mission.

The 2025 Summit is inspired by the canonization of Saint Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, whose life testifies that holiness is possible—here and now.

Carlo’s devotion to the Eucharist, his joyful evangelization, and his creative use of technology remind us that young people are not merely the future of the Church—they are her vibrant present.

In this historic year of sainthood, we gather to follow his example: to be anchored in Christ and to become beacons of hope in our schools, parishes, and communities.

🗓️ Friday, October 24, 2025
📍 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Sherwood Park, AB
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM)
🎓 For students in Grades 9–11 – Up to 400 youth from across the North invited!
🚲 Hosted by Elk Island Catholic Schools & GrACE

What’s Happening?

Highlights of the day include:
• Keynote sessions with Michael Chiasson – bold, authentic, and rooted in the Gospel
• Live worship and music led by student leaders and Catholic artists
• Testimonies from young people who have chosen faith and courage over comfort and compromise
• Pizza and fellowship that feed both body and soul
• Celebration of the Holy Mass – the heart of our Catholic life
• Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation available throughout the day
• Special keepsakes for every attendee, including blessed medals of Blessed Carlo Acutis and tiny statues of Jesus, gifted and blessed on the day as tangible reminders of God’s love and presence

Who Should Attend?

Each participating school division is encouraged to nominate students in Grades 9–11 who:

• Shine with authentic leadership potential rooted in faith, service, and integrity
• Are actively engaged in school, parish, or community life
• Are seeking more—more of Christ, deeper formation, and a stronger sense of purpose
• Are eager to be inspired, equipped, and sent forth as bold ambassadors of Catholic education
• Witness to others by living their faith joyfully, courageously, and publicly

“Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.” —1 Timothy 4:12

How to Confirm Attendance

✅ Free to Attend – Generously sponsored by the GrACE Board of Directors

🚍 Travel Arrangements – Transportation is the responsibility of each participating school division

📋 Remote Access – Zoom available for rural and remote communities

📧 Reserve Your Division’s Spots Today – This is a group-based registration. Each division must email Kate at gracedirector7@gmail.com with:
• The number of students attending
• The lead contact person
• The school(s) represented

⚠️ Limited Capacity – Space is capped at 400 total participants; spots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis

Why Now? Why You?

We are living in the midst of what many are calling The Quiet Revival—a powerful and unexpected movement of faith quietly awakening in the hearts of young people across Canada and the rest of the western world.

Against all odds and cultural trends, more youth are returning to the sacraments, seeking truth, and yearning for a deeper relationship with Christ.

This summit stands as both a response to and a celebration of that revival.

It is a bold invitation for students to step into leadership, to be formed in faith, and to live with purpose as missionary disciples in their schools, parishes, and communities. The Holy Spirit is stirring—and this generation is rising, called by grace, moved by truth.

“The Eucharist is my highway to heaven.”
– Saint Carlo Acutis

The 2025 GrACE Youth Summit is a chance to ignite young hearts, unite our Catholic family, and remind the world that Catholic education is alive, vibrant, and Spirit-led!