Dress Code
All participants, including adults, are expected to dress appropriately in modest attire. Low-cut tops, miniskirts, short shorts, and clothing with offensive language or obscene pictures are not permitted. Shoes must be worn at all times.
Buses / Parking
Car/Van Parking
All vehicles carrying 15 or fewer passengers will park at the Banknorth Lot, 230 Dwight St. It is about a one-block walk from the lot to the MassMutual Center. The best pedestrian route to walk from the Banknorth Lot to the MassMutual Center is via Market St. Parking is free in this lot for the weekend except on Friday afternoon. Any vehicle that leaves the lot before 6:00pm on Friday will be charged a $5/vehicle fee. The gate will remain open after 6:00pm on Friday throughout the rest of the weekend with no fees charged.
To avoid the Friday afternoon $5 parking fee, there are two options:
1. It is strongly encouraged that you check in at your hotel first before coming to the MassMutual Center so that once you have parked you can remain parked for the rest of the evening.
2. For those who are unable to do so, we have arranged a temporary parking area on Main St. near the main entrance of the MassMutual Center. Group leaders may temporarily park personal vehicles there only while checking in. These spaces are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Bus Staging
Your driver can stage the bus for loading no earlier than 30 minutes prior to dismissal. Your driver needs to stay with the bus while waiting. The bus can be staged in the loading/unloading area on Dwight Street. Please note that Dwight Street is a one-way street that runs West to East.
Bus Identification
Group leaders should have the driver’s contact information and place a sign in the front window of the bus identifying the group leader’s name and parish for arrival and departure. Ex. Mary Smith, St. Paul, Waterford, CT.
Bus Parking
Parking for buses is not available at the MassMutual Center. Bus drivers should park at the hotel or find a different location to park the bus.
Pedestrian Safety
The only hotel we recommend groups walk back and forth from is the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place. All other hotels are not comfortable walking distance or well-lit secure routes, so should be driven to and from. Please use sidewalks and crosswalks, especially the crosswalks leading to the MassMutual Center. It is not safe to cross outside of a crosswalk. Our conference volunteers will not be helping people cross the street. Be sure your teens are together with chaperones.
Youth Minister Coffee House
Coffee is available for youth ministers at the Coffee House, located on the Upper Level of the MassMutual Center in the Glass Alcove.
Youth ministers are invited to come together for a time of restoration and ministry at the Youth Minister Gathering on Saturday from 1:30-2:15pm in Ballroom C.
Marketplace
The Marketplace is located on the Lower Level of the MassMutual Center. You will find T-shirts, books, and other religious items for sale here. The sale and distribution of any items without prior permission is strictly prohibited.
The Marketplace hours are as follows:
Friday
4:30 pm -6:00pm
9:30 pm -11:00pm
Saturday
8:00 am – 8:45am
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
5:15 pm -7:00pm
9:45 pm – 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00-8:45am
Guest Services
Hospitality is important to us! If you have any questions or needs that arise, please stop by the Guest Services Desk located at the entrance of the MassMutual Center and let us know how we can help you.
Chapel
The chapel is located on the Lower Level of the MassMutual Center (the side facing Main Street) and is open during conference hours. Prayer ministers are available for assistance during the conference. They are wearing red shirts.
Lost and Found
We maintain a Lost and Found at the Guest Services Desk located at the entrance of the MassMutual Center. If you realize after the conference you lost something, contact Lisa Saloio at lsaloio@lifeteen.com. Any collected item not claimed in two weeks will be donated. Participants are responsible for shipping costs.
Conference Identification / Wristbands
Conference wristbands identify you as a participant of the Steubenville East Conference. Wristbands are to be worn at all times. The wristbands are given to the group leader upon check in and are to be distributed to all chaperones and teens. If a wristband breaks, please bring the wristband with you to the Guest Services Desk, located at the entrance of the MassMutual Center. The broken wristband will be exchanged for a new one.
First Aid / Emergencies
First Aid
For all medical needs, please go to the First-Aid Station during conference hours. It is located on the Upper Concourse of the arena behind Section 27. Youth requiring first-aid care must be accompanied by an adult. Medication requiring refrigeration should be checked in with the first-aid staff.
Emergencies
For extreme emergencies during conference hours, call Jill Patten at 413-459-7435. For less urgent matters, please visit the Guest Services Desk located near the entrance of the MassMutual Center.
Seating
To seat everyone fairly, we rotate seating sections throughout the weekend. Seating assignments are listed in the Assignments section of the app. Ushers will be able to assist you to your section. This will give every group the opportunity to sit in the “choice seats.” Seating is open for the Men’s & Women’s Sessions.
Seat Assignment De-Coder
Example Assignments:
Friday Evening
F61-E 1-15
Saturday Morning & Afternoon
A1-E 1-12; A1-F 1-3
Saturday Evening
C2-C 1-12; C2-D 1-3
Sunday Morning
A30-F 6-10; A30-G 1-10
Key:
Level / Section / Row / Seats
F61-E 1-15 = Floor Level / Section 61 / Row E /Seats 1-15
Levels:
F = Floor Level
C = Court (Middle Level)
A = Arena (Top Level)
Arrival / Check-In
Check in will take place from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. on the Upper Level of the MassMutual Center, 1277 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103. Only the group leader plus one additional chaperone (if necessary) and priest (if applicable) should go to check in and pick up all registration materials. Please be sure to have all digital paperwork submitted prior to arrival and bring a copy of your signed Safe Environment Form with you to check in. If possible, it is advised that you send the rest of your chaperones and teens to the hotel to check in. If this is not possible, the group should wait on the bus/personal vehicle with remaining chaperones until you have completed conference check in.
The Group Leader Information Packet will be provided on Friday at check in.
Please see the Buses/Parking section for information on loading, unloading, and parking.
Meals / Concessions
Meals will be served in Exhibit Halls A & B, which are on the opposite side of the entrance to the MassMutual Center. All dining is open with no color rotations.
Meals this year will be buffet style whereby participants are able to choose their own meal with a variety of options.
Please follow the lines and directions of the volunteers for a smooth meal flow. Once you have picked up your meal, you can eat it at the tables nearby or anywhere around the Convention Center.
Participants with food allergies or dietary restrictions that were submitted via digital paperwork before the deadline will receive tickets at check-in to redeem at the dietary restrictions table where they will receive their modified meal.
Concessions will be open in the Exhibit Hall with food available for purchase on Friday evening from 9:30-11:00pm and on Saturday from 3:30-5:15pm and 9:30-11pm. Groups who pre-ordered pizzas for Friday and/or Saturday night can pick them up in the Exhibit Hall when the evening session ends.
Reconciliation
The sacrament of reconciliation is offered on the Lower Level of the MassMutual Center at select times throughout the weekend.
Reconciliation will be offered at the following times:
Friday
9:30-11:00pm
Saturday
8:00-8:45am
11:00am-4:00pm
5:15-7:00pm
9:45-11:00pm
Sunday
8:00-8:45am
Cafe, Pub & Shopping Hours | Main Campus
Clear Creek Coffee
Located on the 2nd floor of the J.C. Williams Center
- Friday
- 2:00 PM– 10:30PM
- Saturday
- 6:00–10:30pm
- Sunday
- 6:00am-2:00pm
Pub
Located on the 2nd floor of the J.C. Williams Center
- Friday
- 6:00 PM– 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 1:00pm-4:00pm (+ Hot Food)
- 9:00pm–11:00pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Steubenville Conference Marketplace, operated by Catholic to the Max
Located in the Fieldhouse Lobby
- Friday:
- 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- 9:00 pm to Midnight
- Saturday:
- 7:00 am to 9:00 am
- 10:30 am to 4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm to Midnight
- Sunday:
- 7:00 am to 9:00 am
- 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Franciscan University Campus Store
Located on the lower level of the J.C. Williams Center
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday
- 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Sunday
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Seating Assignments
Group Leader: Aldas, Juan Camilo
Parish: Our Lady of the Rosary, Land O Lakes, FL
Total (with priests): 35
Seating Assignment: Red, 373, 407
Group Leader: Ann Rivera, Laura
Parish: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Spring Hill, FL
Total (with priests): 5
Seating Assignment: Red, 117, 121
Group Leader: Bermond, Bridgett
Parish: St. James, Gulfport, MS
Total (with priests): 59
Seating Assignment: Green, 409, 467
Group Leader: Blair, Kristina
Parish: St. Mary Magdalen, Altamonte Springs, FL
Total (with priests): 8
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 293, 300
Group Leader: Caldwell, Danielle
Parish: Sacred Heart, Jacksonville, FL
Total (with priests): 16
Seating Assignment: Blue, 348, 363
Group Leader: Carr, Richard
Parish: St. Monica, Palatka, FL
Total (with priests): 27
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 73, 99
Group Leader: Collins, Jane
Parish: Holy Spirit, Jacksonville, FL
Total (with priests): 20
Seating Assignment: Blue, 455, 474
Group Leader: Craig, Ryan
Parish: Nativity, Brandon, FL
Total (with priests): 11
Seating Assignment: Green, 272, 282
Group Leader: Davis, Kim
Parish: St. Stephen, Riverview, FL
Total (with priests): 12
Seating Assignment: Blue, 193, 204
Group Leader: Delac, Ellona
Parish: Holy Family, Orlando, FL
Total (with priests): 23
Seating Assignment: Red, 350, 372
Group Leader: deLeon, Noel
Parish: Blessed Trinity, Jacksonville, FL
Total (with priests): 21
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 184, 204
Group Leader: Devine, Kate
Parish: St. Paul of the Cross, North Palm Beach, FL
Total (with priests): 5
Seating Assignment: Red, 332, 336
Group Leader: Elie, Daniel
Parish: Our Lady of Lourdes, Miami, FL
Total (with priests): 11
Seating Assignment: Green, 313, 323
Group Leader: Giuliano, Cara
Parish: Ascension, Melbourne, FL
Total (with priests): 51
Seating Assignment: Red, 145, 195
Group Leader: Green, Matthew
Parish: Cathedral of St. Augustine, Saint Augustine, FL
Total (with priests): 13
Seating Assignment: Red, 318, 330
Group Leader: Hayes, Nathan
Parish: St. Joseph, Winter Haven, FL
Total (with priests): 40
Seating Assignment: Green, 205, 244
Group Leader: Hernandez, Donna
Parish: St. Andrew, Stuart, FL
Total (with priests): 34
Seating Assignment: Green, 171, 204
Group Leader: Jesclard, Mia
Parish: Our Lady Queen of Angels, Opelousas, LA
Total (with priests): 20
Seating Assignment: Green, 337, 356
Group Leader: Klemm, Mary
Parish: St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Cloud, FL
Total (with priests): 22
Seating Assignment: Red, 51, 72
Group Leader: Kuhlman, Peyton
Parish: St. Margaret Mary, Winter Park, FL
Total (with priests): 42
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 439, 480
Group Leader: Lasso, Juan Carlos
Parish: Holy Cross, Indiantown, FL
Total (with priests): 29
Seating Assignment: Blue, 250, 278
Group Leader: Lovelock, Nancy
Parish: St. Joan of Arc, Spring Hill, FL
Total (with priests): 12
Seating Assignment: Blue, 133, 144
Group Leader: Macdonald, Christine
Parish: St. Peter, Jupiter, FL
Total (with priests): 12
Seating Assignment: Green, 301, 312
Group Leader: Mansingh, Jenny
Parish: St. Peter, DeLand, FL
Total (with priests): 34
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 337, 370
Group Leader: Martinez, Carmen
Parish: Holy Cross, Palmetto, FL
Total (with priests): 21
Seating Assignment: Red, 95, 115
Group Leader: Menner, Kaitlin
Parish: Blessed Sacrament, Clermont, FL
Total (with priests): 11
Seating Assignment: Green, 470, 480
Group Leader: Miller, Delanie
Parish: St. John the Baptist, Jacksonville, FL
Total (with priests): 17
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 409, 425
Group Leader: Pekarek, Rebecca
Parish: St. Paul, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Total (with priests): 10
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 427, 436
Group Leader: Perry, Marjorie
Parish: St. Michael, Cary, NC
Total (with priests): 5
Seating Assignment: Blue, 476, 480
Group Leader: Ridder, Deborah
Parish: St. Paul, Pensacola, FL
Total (with priests): 19
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 318, 336
Group Leader: Rodriguez, Schonda
Parish: St. John the Evangelist, Viera, FL
Total (with priests): 13
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 60, 72
Group Leader: Roth, Cody
Parish: Holy Family, Pass Christian, MS
Total (with priests): 25
Seating Assignment: Blue, 384, 408
Group Leader: Santagato, Michele
Parish: St. Ambrose, Elkton, FL
Total (with priests): 16
Seating Assignment: Red, 301, 316
Group Leader: Sapp, Ethan
Parish: Our Lady Star of the Sea, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Total (with priests): 8
Seating Assignment: Blue, 65, 72
Group Leader: Schneider, Meagan
Parish: Ave Maria, Ave Maria, FL
Total (with priests): 6
Seating Assignment: Blue, 58, 63
Group Leader: Stone, Amber
Parish: St. Anne Marianna, Marianna, FL
Total (with priests): 16
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 301, 316
Group Leader: Toohey, Sarah
Parish: Our Lady of Mercy, Deerfield Beach, FL
Total (with priests): 10
Seating Assignment: Blue, 337, 346
Group Leader: Vazquez, Jenni
Parish: St. Ann, Clayton, NC
Total (with priests): 55
Seating Assignment: Blue, 1, 55
Group Leader: Vest, Jeremy
Parish: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Palm Coast, FL
Total (with priests): 11
Seating Assignment: Red, 133, 143
Group Leader: Wisniewski, Gina
Parish: St. Joseph, Port St. Joe, FL
Total (with priests): 9
Seating Assignment: Green, 393, 401
Group Leader: Yglesias, Alexa
Parish: St. John Neumann, Miami, FL
Total (with priests): 14
Seating Assignment: Green, 59, 72
Youth Minister Coffee House
Coffee is available for youth ministers at the Coffee House, located in Room 203 on the Upper/Main Level.
Youth ministers are invited to come together for a time of restoration and ministry at the Youth Minister Gathering on Saturday from 1:30-2:15 pm at the Coffee House in Room 203.
Rules and Regulations
Life Teen is committed to creating an unforgettable and life-changing experience for the youth we serve at Steubenville Conferences, and effective relational ministry is key to creating this experience.
All participants are expected to maintain a Christ-centered atmosphere and treat others with respect and kindness.
Safe Environment Guidelines
All adults attending a Steubenville Conference hosted by Life Teen are responsible for setting and maintaining clear, appropriate boundaries in all ministry relationships, following the Safe Environment Guidelines laid out here. In addition to those safe environment standards, all groups should adhere to the policies defined by their home diocese. Any suspected inappropriate behavior should be reported to a member of the event staff.
Chaperone Supervision
Adult chaperones must be with youth at all times during the conference. Youth should not wander around the facility without a chaperone present. It is the chaperone’s responsibility to keep the youth safe and supervised at all times throughout the weekend.
Please be sure to always maintain groups of three of more. An adult and a teen should never be alone without another person present. If, for pastoral purposes, an adult needs to have a private conversation with a minor, this must be done in the line of sight of others.
Teens are expected to remain present for every session. If it becomes necessary to leave, teens must be accompanied by an adult chaperone and at least one other individual.
Smoking/Alcohol/Weapons
Participants will not possess or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Except for designated outside areas, all conference venues are smoke-free facilities. Group leaders and chaperones will not smoke or use tobacco products, including vaping, or use profanity in the presence of teens. Weapons are not permitted at the event.
Reconciliation
The sacrament of reconciliation is offered in the Turquoise Ballroom at select times throughout the weekend.
Reconciliation will be offered at the following times:
Friday
9:30-11:00pm
Saturday
7:30-8:15am
11:00am-4:00pm
5:15-7:00pm
10:00-11:00pm
Sunday
8:00-8:30am
Marketplace
The Marketplace is located in the Crystal Ballroom. You’ll find t-shirts, books, and other religious items for sale here. The sale and distribution of any items without prior permission is strictly prohibited.
The Marketplace hours are as follows:
Friday
4:30-6:00pm
9:30-11:00pm
Saturday
7:30-8:15am
11:00am-4:00pm
5:15-7:00pm
10:00-11:00pm
Sunday
8:00-8:30am
Lost and Found
We maintain a Lost and Found at the Guest Services Desk located in the Grand Lobby. All items need to be picked up by Sunday, no later than 12:30 p.m. Any items left after 12:30 p.m. can be obtained by contacting Lisa Stevens at lstevens@lifeteen.com. All items will be discarded two weeks after the conference.
Guest Services
Hospitality is important to us! If you have any questions or needs that arise, please stop by the Guest Services Table located in the Grand Lobby and let us know how we can help you.
First Aid / Emergencies
First Aid
First Aid is located in the Onyx Room (across from the Grand Lobby). Youth requiring first aid care must be accompanied by an adult. Medication requiring refrigeration should be checked in with the first-aid staff. Please drink plenty of water throughout the entire weekend!
Emergencies
In case of an emergency, please contact:
Lisa Stevens at 860-916-5421 Conference Coordinator
Donna Rivera at 847-542-9834 Head Nurse
If necessary, dial 911. For less urgent matters, please visit the Guest Services Desk located in the Grand Lobby.
Dress Code
All participants, including adults, are expected to dress appropriately in modest attire. Low-cut tops, miniskirts, short shorts, and clothing with offensive language or obscene pictures are not permitted. Shoes must be worn at all times.
Conference Identification / Wristbands
Conference wristbands identify you as a participant of the Steubenville West Conference. Wristbands are to be worn at all times while at the conference. The wristbands are given to the group leader upon check in and are to be distributed to all chaperones and teens.
If a wristband breaks, please bring the wristband with you to the Guest Services Table located in the Grand Lobby. The broken wristband will be exchanged for a new one.