ECYD
Louisiana
Helping adolescents encounter Christ, grow in friendship, and discover the joy of living as His apostles.
Christ at the center.
Mission in their hearts.
ECYD is the Regnum Christi charism lived by adolescents. Young people make a pledge of friendship with Christ and with one another, learning to transform the world around them through prayer, formation, community, and mission.
Ask us about ECYDUpcoming ECYD events
Explore regional retreats, camps, missions, and gatherings for boys and girls. For help choosing the right event, contact the appropriate regional coordinator below.
Fr. Jaime Lorenzo, LC
Margie Lademan
ECYD Louisiana
Conquest & Challenge clubs
Find a parish-based ECYD community near you. Conquest serves boys, while Challenge serves girls through friendship, formation, and apostolic experiences.
St. Pius X Church
Contact: James Opdenhoff
Most Blessed Sacrament Church
Contact: Eric Kehn
St. Peter Church
Contact: Laura Rotolo
Our Lady of the Lake Church
Conquest: Scott Samford — smsamford@gmail.com
Challenge: View club information
Support our youth ministries
Your generosity makes retreats, camps, formation, travel, and personal accompaniment possible for young people throughout Louisiana.
Retreats & Operations
Help provide scholarships, supplies, formation materials, camp operations, and ministry resources.
Make a donationTeam Travel Expenses
Help cover food, gas, and other practical expenses as the ECYD team serves communities across Louisiana.
Support team travelCamp Chaperones
Give your time and presence to help create safe, joyful, and transformative camp experiences.
Volunteer as a chaperoneJoin our WhatsApp group
Receive timely announcements, registration reminders, and updates about ECYD events happening across Louisiana.
Video Gallery
A little snapshot of the events we do for youth around the state of Louisiana.