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
- For those without a meal plan, individual meals are available for purchase for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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)
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- 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
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- “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
- “Meeting the Protestant Response: How to Answer Common Catholic Questions” -Karlo Broussard
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
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- “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)
- “Bless the Reign Down in Africa: A New Look at the Church’s Ancient History” -Mike Aquilina
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner (Antonian Hall)
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- 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