A Letter from our New Director of Youth Ministry regarding Work Camp

Friday, February 06, 2026

Dear Family and Friends of OLOH,

Annually, the Diocese of Arlington encourages youth from every parish to participate at WorkCamp. WorkCamp 2026 gives teenagers the opportunity to encounter Christ through service and fellowship in a week-long overnight event. Several adolescents and young adults have described the camp as a unique experience that has helped them grow and deepen their faith in Christ. WorkCamp 2026 will take place from June 20th-June 26th in Shenandoah County, VA.

WorkCamp is such an anticipated event which means slots are filled rapidly. The chance to register for this extraordinary opportunity comes to a close on Monday, February 16th. Now is the time for those considering attending WorkCamp to sign up. Please register as soon as possible to secure a spot. Make sure to spread to word about this upcoming event to family members and friends, especially within our parish! Those interested can contact me at: eramirez@ourladyofhope.net.

I would like to invite all teenagers to sign up for this service opportunity. This event gives the chance to transform your minds and hearts to become more Christ-like in your everyday lives. Through the acts of service, prayer, confession, and Mass, this camp will bring out the person Christ and His Church want you to be! Don’t miss out on this beautiful opportunity to grow more in your faith!

In Christ,

Edwin J. Ramirez
OLOH | Director of Youth Ministry