Friday

Grounded in the Word of God

“Indeed, the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.” -Hebrews 4:12


Note: Times are subject to slight changes.

Conference Schedule:

  • All general sessions will be held in Finnegan Fieldhouse (FFH).
  • JCWC indicates J.C. Williams Center; CODA indicates SS. Cosmas and Damian.
  • All participant meals will be served inside and outside of Antonian Hall
    • For those without a meal plan, individual meals are available for purchase for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
      • Lunch (Saturday only) and dinners purchased outside of Antonian Hall: $10
      • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner purchased in Antonian Hall: $9.41, $12.55, and $15.69, respectively

Noon – 8:00 pm

Registration and Housing Check In
(St. Joseph Center,  Seminar Room)


1:30 pm

Doors Open  (FFH)


2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

EARLY BIRD SESSION
(Open to Applied Biblical Studies and Defending the Faith participants )

Keynote: “Reading the Bible from the Heart of the Church—Historically and Mystically” – Andrew Swafford

Keynote: The Catechism: A Systematic Presentation of Our Riches! – Jeff Cavins


4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Travelers’ Mass


4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Dinner (Antonian Hall)

    • Blue: 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
    • Red: 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

*NEW* Young Adult Social at Franciscan Square (185 Franciscan Square- outdoor space)

*Pre-registration is required; open to ages 18-30. Food and Drinks available for purchase.


5:45pm

Doors Open  (FFH)


6:45 pm – 7:00 pm

Gathering Music 


7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

EVENING SESSION

       Keynote: “Christian Realism: Scriptural Principles to Stay Grounded” –Fr. Carter Griffin

       Keynote: “Genesis: Foundational Gold Mine of Scripture” –Steve Ray


 10:00 pm – 11:15 pm

Social  (FFH Courtyard)


10:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation (JPII Library)

Saturday

6:30 am – 8:00 am

Sacrament of Reconciliation   (JPII Library)


6:30 am – 8:30 am

Breakfast  (Antonian Hall)


8:00 am – Noon

Registration Open (JCWC: Conference Information Desk)


7:00 am

Doors Open  (FFH)


7:40 am – 8:00 am

Rosary  


8:00 am – 8:15 am

Gathering Music  


8:15 am – Noon

MORNING SESSION

Keynote: “The Ark, the Barque, and the Importance of Joy” –Curtis Martin

Keynote: “Scripture and the Heart” –Shane Owens

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Fr. Carter Griffin


Noon – 2:00 pm

Lunch  (Antonian Hall)


12:15 – 1:15 pm

Pilgrimages Information Session (FFH: Aerobics Room, 2nd Floor)

*If you would like to attend this session and have a meal plan, sign up at the Pilgrimages Table to have your meal delivered to the Aerobics Room. If you do not have a meal plan, you can purchase lunch for $10


Noon – 2:00 pm

Prayer Teams Available 


12:30 pm – 1:45 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation  (JPII Library)


1:00 – 1:30 pm

Information Session: Elevated Parish Missions -Martin Watjen (FFH: Performance Room, 2nd Floor)


1:00 – 1:50 pm

“Life and Legacy Planning Seminar” -Jim Thaler (JCWC: Leo Room) 

*3/4


1:15 – 1:45 pm

Speaker Meet and Greet/Book Signing (Outside the JCWC Bookstore)


1:30 pm

Doors Open (Workshop Venues)


2:00 pm – 3:15 pm

 WORKSHOPS

    • “Meeting the Protestant Response: How to Answer Common Catholic Questions” -Karlo Broussard
      • FFH
    • “The Gospel Truth: How Can We Know What Christ Taught?” -Gary Michuta
      • FFH: Aerobics Room, 2nd Floor
    • “Abraham: Father of Faith and Works” -Steve Ray
      • CODA: Pugliese Auditorium
    • “The Bible and the Itinerary of the Christian Life” -Shane Owens
      • JCWC: Gentile Gallery

3:15 pm – 3:45 pm

Break


3:45 pm – 5:30 pm

Young Adult Social and Talk – “Discovering Your Vocation and Personal Mission” – Sarah and Andrew Swafford (FFH Courtyard and JCWC: Gentile Gallery)

*Pre-registration is required; open to ages 18-30. Drinks and snacks provided


3:45 pm – 5:00 pm

WORKSHOPS

    • “Bless the Reign Down in Africa: A New Look at the Church’s Ancient History” -Mike Aquilina
      • (FFH: Performance Room, 2nd Floor)
    • “A Biblical Worldview and a Catholic Imaginative Vision” –Curtis Martin
      • (FFH: Aerobics Room, 2nd Floor)
    • “Between Joints and Marrow: How to Talk About Difficult Teachings with Family and Friends” -Fr. Carter Griffin
      • (FFH)

4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Dinner (Antonian Hall)

    • Blue: 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
    • Red: 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

5:00 pm – 6:45 pm

Prayer Ministry Available (JCWC: Fireside Lounge)


5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation  (JPII Library)


5:45 pm

Doors Open (FFH)


6:45 pm – 7:00 pm

Gathering Music  


 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

EVENING SESSION

Praise and Worship

Keynote: “Ever Ancient, Ever New: The Beauty, Truth, and Power of God’s Word” –Dr. Scott Hahn

Eucharistic Holy Hour

*Prayer Ministry will be available during the Holy Hour


10:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation  (JPII Library)


10:00 pm – 11:15 pm 

Social (FFH Courtyard)

Sunday

6:30 am – 8:00 am 

      Sacrament of Reconciliation (JPII Library)


6:30 am – 8:30 am 

Breakfast  (Antonian Hall)


7:30 am

Doors Open (FFH)


7:55 am – 8:15 am

Rosary  


8:15 am – 8:30 am

Gathering Music  


8:30 am – Noon

MORNING SESSION

Keynote: “From Anabaptist to Catholic: My Journey Home” –Ben Reinhard

Keynote: “Making a Home for the Word” –Kimberly Hahn

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR


Noon – 2:00 pm

Lunch  (Antonian Hall)


Until 2:00 pm 

Residence Hall Checkout