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  • A New Leadership Opportunity Coming Summer 2026
    SAVE THE DATE!

    • Mandatum is a 5-day, 4-night immersive experience held on the beautiful campus of Portsmouth Abbey, bringing together Catholic high school teens from across the diocese. This week provides an opportunity to form young men and women. Rooted in prayer and strengthened by the Sacraments, they will be equipped to embrace their call to holiness, mission, and responsibility in the Church and in the world. Our goal is bold and clear: to raise up a generation of saints who lead with wisdom and love, imitate Christ, and stand as a leaven of renewal and a witness to the Gospel in every sphere of society.

      June 22-26, 2026

      REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN 
      IN THE NEW YEAR!
      Save the date (PNG)
      SAVE THE DATE (PDF)
  • What Does the Week Include?
    so much to look forward to

      • Dynamic workshops and engaging breakout sessions
      • Hands-on training in leadership and evangelization
      • Lots of opportunities for prayer: Mass, Adoration, Confession, and the Liturgy of the Hours 
      • Bonfires, games, and competitions
      • Free time, sports, and use of a workout center
      • Time in nature and fellowship with other Catholic teens
  • Who is Mandatum For?

    • Mandatum is for high school students who love their Catholic faith and are ready to grow as disciples and leaders. The ideal candidate is a teen who:
      • Wants to deepen their prayer life and relationship with Jesus through the sacraments and fellowship.
      • Desires to help their peers grow in faith.
      • Seeks to hear God’s voice and remain rooted in Him.
      • Wants to embody the heart of a Catholic leader—rooted in service, humility, and courage.
      • Hopes to understand their unique God-given gifts and how to put them to use for mission.
      • Aspires to discover practical ways to walk with others in discipleship and mission.


  • What Does Mandatum Mean?
    Learn more

    • The
      Biblical Roots

      The word Mandatum comes from the Latin for Jesus’ words at the Last Supper: “Mandatum novum do vobis”, “A new commandment I give you: love one another as I have loved you” (John 13:34). This command of love is the foundation of Christian leadership. Jesus shows us that true authority is rooted not in domination, but in self-giving love.
    • The Mandatum of Service

      The term also recalls the washing of feet at the Last Supper. The Church calls Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday (from Mandatum), because Christ revealed His command of love through humble service. The pattern is clear: to lead is to serve.
    • A Call,
      A Charge,
      A Mission

      In the Church’s tradition, a mandatum is also a commissioning, a sacred charge for mission. Teachers, missionaries, parents, priests, and leaders all receive a mandate from the Church to carry out their work faithfully. For young Catholics, Mandatum is their commissioning: to be leaders of faith, character, and courage in the Church and in the world.
    • Why It Matters For Teens

      You have received a command from Christ, to love as He loves. You have received a command from Christ, to share the Gospel. You are called to serve others with humility and courage. You are entrusted with a mission to lead, witness, and renew the world in Christ. You have been given charisms and knowledge to be missionary disciples and lead others to Christ.
  • C O N T A C T   U S
    WE'RE HERE FOR YOU!

      • Hannah Kline
        Hannah Kline
        Youth & Young Adult Evangelization Consultant
        401-278-4559
        hklinedpvd.org
      • Thalia Meza
        Thalia Meza
        Missionary Discipleship Consultant
        401-278-4563
        tmezadpvd.org
      • Dennis Sousa, M.A.
        Dennis Sousa, M.A.
        Director, Office of Family, Youth, & Young Adult Evangelization
        401-278-4505
        dsousadpvd.org

Contact

Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
Chancery Office Building
One Cathedral Square
Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Office Hours

8:30-4:30 PM

Phone: 401-278-4625


Who We Are

The Secretariat for Evangelization and Pastoral Planning in the Diocese of Providence exists to support parishes and schools in engaging, equipping, and sending forth joyful disciples of Jesus Christ for the Church’s mission of evangelization.
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