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Where Catholic youth and the Holy Spirit come together! It is the third year for Youth Explosion, and we are having an extra special focus on the Holy Spirit during this all-day, faith-filled event. Youth Explosion combines concerts, fellowship, adoration, talks from national speakers, and awesome praise and worship music for the biggest Catholic event around. Youth Explosion is perfect for youth groups, confirmation retreats, and high school students.

This is an all-day event filled with fun and surprises! Click here to see the schedule.

National Catholic speakers are coming to share the thrill of worship!

YX12 is at Saint Bernard School in Uncasville. Click here to learn more.

Use our flier to promote YX12 at your parish! (Two versions to help with your ministry):

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A limited number of event tee-shirts will be ordered and will be made available to those who pre-ordered first. Remaining shirts will be sold during YX12.

Brian grew up in Steubenville, Ohio, and attended Franciscan University, where he became involved in youth ministry. Since graduating, he has worked as a youth minister and currently serves at a parish in Fairfax, Virginia. He has a passion for sharing the Gospel, and he emphasizes a message of hope in a culture that has lost its sense of purpose. Brian is so grateful for the opportunities God has given him to speak at various retreats, conferences, and events where he gets to see people experience and encounter the love of God.

From Melbourne, FL, Sarah is an exciting new Catholic singer/songwriter. She has lead Mass and youth group praise and worship for many years, and has just recently released her debut album "Your Time". We are so happy to have Sarah join Brian at Youth Explosion, and we know she will be an inspiration to holiness for all of the young ladies that come. Also, keep an ear out for when she plays with the band!

Xtreme Impact delivers the Gospel message in a whole new way - raw power and strength! With a passion to transform the lives of a lost and dying world, Xtreme Impact have traveled and ministered in over 20 different countries over the past 15 years. They are straight forward communicators who, through unique, creative, and proven techniques, connects God’s unchanging truth to the hearts of those he ministers to. They travel throughout America and the world encouraging and equipping people to make an impact in the world!

Jon Niven and the LIFT Band are based out of Boston, MA. They perform regularly for youth events held out of the Archdiocese of Boston. They are filled with the spirit and are ever-ready to rock for teens in the name of Jesus.

Jon is an extremely talented musician and songwriter who has helped usher thousands of people into the heart of Jesus with his gift for leading worship. He is currently the Music Minister for a LifeTeen program at St. Mary’s in Dedham, MA. Co-founder of LIFT Ministries, Jon has led worship for countless retreats, adoration services, healing services, Masses, etc and has played at many larger events such as Steubenville East, Proud 2B Catholic, the National Catholic Youth Conference and Soulfest