You can now get your ticket for the 2026 YAG. The YAG is open to single sedevacantist Catholics ages 18-35 (inclusive) and runs from Friday, July 10 until either Sunday, July 12, or Monday, July 13, depending on what works for your shcedule.
It costs $155 to attend Friday night—Saturday—Sunday afternoon (the traditional schedule), and $205 if you want to stay Sunday night into Monday morning (a new option). The price covers food, lodging, and activities for the duration of the official programming.
Monday is new territory for us, and it hasn’t been programmed in a detailed way yet. 4-day participants can expect Sunday dinner, an extra Sunday activity, Monday breakfast or brunch, and an additional activity on Monday, likely winding down by midday, letting people self-organize for a pay-as-you-go lunch. But if funding allows, perhaps we’ll be able to cover Monday lunch as well. No promises. We’ll push updates before the end of March with additional details as we work them out.
Tickets are refundable until the close of registration the night of June 27, 2026.
This year’s exact timings and activities are still being worked out, but here’s a basic overview of what to expect so you know what you’re getting into:
Friday People filter into St. Gertrude’s all afternoon (or earlier), getting a head start on socializing and helping with the last bit of setup. Official “start” is at 4pm — don’t miss it! This is followed by Mass, and then by dinner. We drive to the retreat center, say the Rosary, and finish the night by the campfire.
Saturday We drive to St. Gertrude’s for Mass in the morning, followed by a lighter breakfast. We have a talk at the retreat center followed by real lunch. Then we have some programmed fun activities. Last year you could pick between a relaxed Sip n’ Paint or a less-relaxed Nerf War, and both were very popular and very enjoyable. We may repeat these or we may shake things up — stay tuned! These are followed by dinner, the rosary, and finally by square dancing and waltzing until 10pm or so, when we eat ice cream and head to bed.
Sunday We start with High Mass at St. Gertrude’s, of course, then have a few donuts before going back to the retreat center for our real meal and another talk. Last year, from then until 3pm or so was free time to socialize, pack up, and say goodbye. This will likely continue to be the case for those who aren’t staying the extra day. It is likely then that we will have another activity between then and dinner, and then likely some more dancing after dinner before going to bed (but not before the Rosary). This is still speculative though.
Monday The morning will be quieter, likely starting with Rosary before breakfast. More likely than not, we will do our final packing up and cleaning out before leaving the retreat center for good and doing another activity (bowling? a museum visit? a park? historic churches? axe throwing? stay tuned!) in another location. Depending on how our activity budget looks, we will either feed you again and then let you go, or let you go so you can feed yourself again.
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out. And don’t forget to check back for updates by Easter time to get a more definite view of what to expect!
See you there!
Code of Conduct
This is a Catholic event with a capital “C.” We expect all participants to mind their manners, language, and behavior and to set a good example for others.
Dress Code
Women: Dresses or skirts are required at all times. No pants or shorts. Skirts must be long enough to generouslycover, not merely skim or come halfway over, the knees both while standing and while sitting down. This means that you need not-see-through fabric coming down uniformly below your knees. No slits. Longer is better, ladies! If a skirt needs leggings underneath to make it decent, it’s way too short. Quickest way to check length is to kneel down – if it puddles a few inches on the floor all the way around, that’s good.
Skin-tight, clingy, or see-through clothing is prohibited. Tops must have at least 1/4 length sleeves and must not be low-cut in the front or in the back. No cleavage, or even the suggestion of it, should be visible at any time. Sandals are permitted, but nothing that looks like sloppy flip-flops is allowed in the church. A head covering (hat or veil) must be worn at Mass.
Men: Polo or button-front shirts and slacks are preferred for the daily Masses. No tight shirts or pants (no skinny jeans!). No white undershirts worn as T-shirts. No shorts on church premises. No flip-flops or sandals in the church (although you may wear them outside on Saturday). No earrings at any time. A suit and a tie are required for Sunday Mass.
For Both: Sleepwear should be approximately as modest as daily wear.
Release of Liability
By registering through the link below, you release St. Gertrude the Great Catholic Church and all sponsors and organizers of this event from any and all liability in case of injury or illness while attending this event.
Special Requirements
To avoid a repetition of past problems between potential spouses, the late Fr. Anthony Cekada laid down the following requirements for participation:
You are a sedevacantist.
You will not participate in Masses that are offered “in union with” Francis or where his name is inserted into the Canon of the Mass.
You reject in principle and practice the SSPV policy of (a) refusing communion with the clergy of St. Gertrude the Great Church and its affiliates and of (b) denying sacraments to laymen who receive sacraments from said clergy.
You believe that Baptism of Desire and Baptism of Blood are possible means of salvation for persons who die without Baptism of Water, provided they meet the other criteria set by the Church.
Failing to meet one of these criteria is not, on its own, grounds for losing your status as a Person We Like Having Around. But it is grounds for not coming to this specific Young Adult Get-Together.
A: There always was a payment processing fee, but YAG admin paid it out of registration fees. Now you pay it. We hope it’s manageable. It’s a big number in aggregate.
Q: Can I register without paying, and pay later?
A: No, not any more. But you can cancel up to two weeks ahead of time with a refund, if you absolutely must.
Q: Can I still pay in cash or check?
A: If you’re registering from Iran, yes (email us). Other extenuating circumstances… email us. Generally, though, no, please.
