Messengers of hope
Dear young friends:
I pray that your faith in Christ
will always be lively and strong.
In this way, you will always be ready to tell others the reason for your hope; you will be messengers of hope for the world.
St. John Paul ll
What You Can Expect
Mass &
Adoration
Connection &
Community
Dynamic
Speakers
Inspiration
& Tools
keynote
joel stepanek
Joel Stepanek is chief mission officer for the National Eucharist Congress. He has more than fifteen years of experience in ministry and previously served as vice president of parish services at Life Teen International. Stepanek is the author or coauthor of a number of books.
Stepanek earned a master’s degree in religious education with an emphasis in youth and young adult ministry from Fordham University and a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Colorado State University. He has served as an adjunct faculty member at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
He and his wife, Colleen, live in Gilbert, Arizona, with their children.
"First Timers" in
Youth Ministry Track
Led By Matt Zemanek
We all know how intimidating it can be to start off in youth ministry. Let us help you be equipped for the year with this SPECIALIZED track!
Whether you're a new Confirmation Catechists, a volunteer just starting out in Middle School Ministry or High School Ministry, the fundamentals of quality ministry to young people remain the same. This afternoon specialized track will cover all the important basics such as the vision of ministry, leading a small group, relating to teens and more!
Young Adult Workshop
Presenters
“The workshop was absolutely phenomenal.
I am still being rocked by the truth that was spoken here and found it to be the most impactful workshop of the entire day.”
Joel Stepanek
rebecca freeman
Chief Mission Officer
National Echaristic Congress
Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator
Office for Family Life
Developing Leaders for
Young Adult Ministry
Mental Health for
Young Adults
lunch ‘n learn
SOCIAL MEDIA EDITION
with noah fonacier
Grab lunch and then head to the 3rd Floor to learn from our team’s Digital Media Strategist! Noah is such a talented addition to our team and we’ve had the privilege of witnessing him shine on so many projects, most notably, EAEN24 and Iron Sharpens Iron.
He’ll be sharing his knowledge on how to best engage your communities in our digital age.
LOCATION
- Christ Cathedral Campus in Garden Grove
- Check in and hospitality at the Cultural Center
SCHEDULE - SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
- 8:30 am - Doors open for check in & morning hospitality
- 9:00 am - Welcome!
Keynote, adoration & confession, Mass, lunch,
two workshop sessions & sending forth prayer
- 4:30 pm - Convocation Ends
Cost
- $45 per person
- $30 per person for a team of 5 or more
Payment options include:
- Online registration with credit card
- Pay at the door with cash or check
- Invoice sent to your parish
DETAILS
Financial assistance available
FAQS
Will Confession be offered? YES! We will have a few priests available for Confession during our Holy Hour in the morning. Or you can join the parish confessions by coming to Christ Cathedral at 8:30 am.
Who should come to this "first timer" Track? Anyone who feels they still are lacking in their basics of youth ministry or Confirmation prep! Probably in your first 1-3 years of ministry.
Can you accommodate a dietary restriction? We'll work with you! Just notify us of your restriction upon online registration and we’ll take care of it.
When is the last day to register? We will be closing registration on Monday, August 12th at noon for our own sanity. Help us out by registering FAR EARLIER than that! (Don't be like our teens and young adults who make us guess our numbers!)
Who's the Priest for Mass? We will be blessed to have Bishop Freyer join us for our morning Mass.
I'm concerned about the fee. If you’re not ready to pay now, need a payment plan/scholarship, or are just unsure of how to best pay, you can mark, “Pay at the door” or “Invoice my parish”. Don’t let finances keep you away from joining us!
