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Saturday | NorCal

6:30- 8:30am

Breakfast
(On Your Own)

6:30-8:00am

Reconciliation
(Mercy Lane)

Marketplace Open
(Lobby)

8:00am

Main Doors Open
(Ballroom)

8:30-10:45am

Morning Session

Celebration of Holy Mass

11:00am-Noon

Women’s Session
Belong Together:
Authentic Friendship
(Ballroom)

Men’s Lunch
(Patio)

Noon-1:00pm

Women’s Lunch
(Patio)

Men’s Reconciliation
(Mercy Lane)

         Small Groups

1:00-2:00pm

Men’s Session
Belong Together:
Authentic Friendship
(Ballroom)

Women’s Reconciliation
(Mercy Lane)

2:00pm

Main Doors Open
(Ballroom)

2:15-3:00pm

General Session
Belong Together:
Family Ties

3:15-4:15pm

Open Time: Recharge

Reconciliation
(Mercy Lane)

Small Groups

Marketplace Open

4:15-5:00pm

Round of Workshops:

Dating 101
(Ballroom)

Eternity 101: Heaven, Hell,
and Purgatory
(Contra Costa Salon)

5:15-7:00pm

Dinner
(Patio)

Reconciliation
(Mercy Lane)

Marketplace Open

6:45pm

Main Doors Open
(Ballroom)

7:15-10:00pm

Evening Session
Belonging to Christ Our Hope

Eucharistic Holy Hour and Procession

10:00-11:00pm

Reconciliation
(Mercy Lane)

Small Groups

Marketplace Open

11:30pm

All Youth in Sleeping Areas

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Saturday | 2:42

6:30-8:00pm

Breakfast
(Dorms at UCSD)

8:30-8:50am

Morning Rosary
(Founder’s Chapel)

9:00am

Main Doors Open
(Shiley Theater)

9:10-12:30pm

Morning Session
Keynote: Light in the Darkness

Community Groups

Celebration of Holy Mass

12:30-1:15pm

Lunch
(Founder’s Patio)

1:20pm

Main Doors Open
(Shiley Theater)

1:30-5:15pm

General Session
Keynote: The Comforter and Healer

Community Groups

5:15-6:15pm

Dinner
(Founder’s Patio)

6:30pm

Main Doors Open
(Shiley Theater)

6:30-10:00pm

Evening Session
Keynote: Redeemed

Eucharistic Adoration

10:00-11:00pm

Ice Cream Social
(Founder’s Patio)

10:30-11:30pm

Reconciliation
(Immaculata)

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Smoking Policy

The University of San Diego is a smoke free campus.  Smoking is allowed on the city sidewalk of Linda Vista Road. During the sessions we ask all participants, including adult chaperones, to refrain from smoking. 

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Lost & Found

This is located at the Information Desk outside of the Jenny Craig Pavilion.  If you realize after the conference that you lost something, call 740-317-5299 within 2 weeks to claim your items.

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Information & Questions

If you need any help during the conference weekend, you may speak to any of our volunteers, they are happy to help you!

You may also visit or call the Conference Information Desk, located outside the Jenny Craig Pavilion (740-317-5299).

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Dress Code | Wristbands

Dress Code

All guests, including adults, are expected to dress appropriately in modest attire. Low-cut tops, miniskirts, short shorts, or clothing with offensive language or obscene pictures are not permitted.

Wristbands

Always wear your conference wristbands on your wrist. They are your admission to all sessions and meals and are needed for security/emergency purposes. If you lose or break your wristband(s), go to the Information Desk, located in the plaza of the JCP, with a chaperone. There is a $5 replacement fee per wristband.

 

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Chapel

The Eucharistic Chapel is open during conference hours and closes at 10pm.  It is located on the 2nd floor of the Jenny Craig Pavilion.

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Marketplace

The Marketplace is located on the plaza in front of the Jenny Craig Pavilion.

Hours of Operation

Friday
1:00 – 6:00pm
9:15 – 11:00pm

Saturday
7:00 – 8:0am
11:00 – 2:00pm
3:15 – 4:15pm
5:15 – 7:00pm

Sunday
7:30 – 8:30am
12:00-2:00pm

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Emergency Contact | First Aid

Emergency Contact

For emergencies 24 hours a day, call Public Safety at 619-260-2222. They will call 911. For less urgent matters, needing Public Safety call 619-260-7777 or call 740-317-5299 to reach the Christian Outreach Office staff. Families may leave messages by calling 740-317-5299.

First Aid

For all non-emergency first-aid needs, please go to the First Aid Station located in the Jenny Craig Pavilion. Hours are during conference sessions.  Youth requiring first-aid must be accompanied by an adult. 

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Msgr. Charles Pope

Msgr. Charles Pope, a native of Chicago, Illinois, was ordained a priest in 1989 and currently is pastor of Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Parish in Washington, D.C. He is a well-known blogger and columnist for the National Catholic Register and Our Sunday Visitor. He is also the author of two books, The Ten Commandments and Catholic and Curious. He has preached at retreats for priests in numerous dioceses and has given many talks at parishes and national gatherings.

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Ryan Anderson

Dr. Ryan T. Anderson is the William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation and the founder and editor of Public Discourse, the online journal of the Witherspoon Institute of Princeton, New Jersey. He is the author of When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment and Truth Overruled: The Future of Marriage and Religious Freedom and co-author of What Is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense and Debating Religious Liberty and Discrimination. Dr. Anderson received his bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and his doctorate in political philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. His research has been cited by Supreme Court justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, and his work has appeared in many publications, including The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy, and The Weekly Standard.

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Fr. Sean Kilcawley

Father Sean Kilcawley is a nationally recognized speaker on Theology of the Body, human love, and pornography addiction. He currently serves the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, as the director of the Office for Family Life and as theological advisor for Integrity Restored, a nonprofit agency that provides education, training, and resources to assist the Church in bringing hope and healing to individuals, spouses, parents, and clergy who have been affected by pornography. His speaking engagements have included: Mount 2000 Youth Conference (2016), the Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation (2015), the Global Set Free Summit (2016), The National Safe Environment/Child Protection conference (2016), and the International Theology of the Body Congress (2016).

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Rules & Regulations | Dress Code

The San Ramon Marriott hours of operation are 24 hours, however, Steubenville hotel conference areas hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Groups will not be allowed in these areas except during those hours. All participants are to vacate the Steubenville hotel conference premises by 11:00 p.m. Thank you for your cooperation. 

Another event will start taking place during Steubenville NorCal in nearby conference rooms on Sunday, July 28th. Participants are not encouraged to attend the other events taking place as other guests will not be joining the Steubenville Conference either.

DRESS CODE

All participants, including adults, are expected to dress appropriately in modest attire. Low-cut tops, miniskirts, short shorts, or clothing with offensive language or obscene pictures are not allowed.

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Retail Hours of Operations

Visit our vendors and Marketplace to learn about ministry and buy cool swag to grow your Catholic faith. Please follow all signage as to the hours of operation for our vendors:

Friday:
4:30pm to 6:30pm
9:15pm to 10:30pm

Saturday:
7:30am to 8am
3:15pm to 4:15pm
5:15pm to 7:00pm
10:00pm to 10:30pm

Sunday:
7:30am to 8:15am

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Smoking Policy | Evacuation Plan

SMOKING POLICY

Please comply with all state, county, and San Ramon City Laws, and Marriott Policies.  Minors (anyone under the age of 18) are not permitted to smoke via vaping, marijuana, e-cigarettes, pipes, cigars, or cigarettes. Failure to comply may result in removal from the conference. Adults must use the designated smoking areas at all times. 

EVACUATION PLAN

While we do not anticipate an emergency, in case of one, please follow all properly marked signage and exit the indoor facilities to the main parking lot.

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First Aid | Emergency Contact

FIRST AID

For all medical needs, please go to the First-Aid Station located in the San Ramon Boardroom or call Mary Delahunty at 415-497-6874. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Youth requiring first aid must be accompanied by an adult. Medication requiring refrigeration should be checked in with the nursing staff.

EMERGENCY CONTACT

In case of an emergency, dial 911. For non-emergencies 24 hours a day, call Luis at 925-325-0415. Families may leave messages by calling their youth minister/group leaders.

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Wristbands | Chaperone Responsibilities

WRISTBANDS

Every participant will be given a wristband upon registration. This wristband is to be worn at all times, as it marks who is with our conference. Each group will have the opportunity for “premiere” seating throughout the weekend. Please check at Registration to determine which colored wristband receives which seating assignment at the designated time. You will not be admitted into the auditorium or receive your meals without a wristband. If you lose or damage your wristband, please bring a chaperone with you to the Registration Table found in the Contra Costa Patio.

CHAPERONE RESPONSIBILITIES

Please ensure the safety and participation of your teenagers throughout this weekend. You are the first point of contact for your teenagers, and we are here to help you in becoming the best minister to them. More details of the group leaders responsibilities will be emailed a few weeks before the conference and discussed at the Group Leader Meeting on Friday of the conference.

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Chapel

The Chapel is located in Contra Costa/Salon 2 which is to the left of the main entrance of the main auditorium. We invite you to visit the Blessed Sacrament Chapel during its open hours to reflect, rest, and be restored. We ask all to refrain from talking in the chapel.

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Oakland Diocese Vocations

Oakland Diocese Vocations
Website

Who has a Vocation?
All the baptized have a vocation – a Call from God. Your vocation has two aspects: First, you have a call to holiness; to become a saint; to engage the Holy Spirit in a lifelong journey of conversion to Jesus Christ. Second, your call is to a particular ‘way of life’ in the Church: as a married person, as an unmarried (single) person, as a priest, or a deacon or a member of a religious congregation.

Why so many Vocations?
The Church needs good and holy priests, it needs good and holy religious, it needs good and holy married couples and all the other vocations mentioned above. Why? The different vocations complement each other and build upon each other. They make for a vibrant Church built of ‘living stones’ to carry the message of God’s love in Jesus to others.

How do I know my Vocation?
The process of coming to know your vocation is called discernment. It is a committed prayerful interaction with Jesus himself who invites you to, “Come, follow me.” It begins by getting to know Jesus personally; in the Bible, in prayer and in the sacraments of the Church. Jesus cannot lead us to our vocation unless we begin by ‘taking up our cross and following him.’

Consider Jesus’ action after he was baptized by John in the Jordan River. The Spirit led Jesus to the desert where he fasted and prayed for 40 days. This was the place where Jesus discerned his Father’s will. In a sense, we must spend our time in the desert too before God can reveal our particular vocation. This ‘desert’ is where we turn to God in prayer, where we ‘fast’ from distractions and temptations that draw us away from God, where we encounter God in quiet moments of peace.

God will use people in your life to help you discern your vocation. You may hear a comment like, “You would make a good priest” or “Have you ever thought about being a sister?” Pay attention to what others observe about you. It could be the Holy Spirit speaking through them.

Over and over Jesus said to his followers, “Do not be afraid.” He tells you that now. Don’t be afraid to turn to him. He wants only the best for you.

Why is my Vocation Important?
God created you to be joy-filled and to share your gifts and talents in order to be the light of Christ for others. This is the true meaning of life, its destiny and your opportunity to join Christ for eternity in heaven. God needs you! He has a plan to use your gifts and talents for His glory. So engage discernment of your vocation! It is a journey that leads you to your truest self – the self that God sees when He sees you.

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Sacramento State Newman

Sacramento State Newman
Website

Mission Statement
​The Newman Catholic Centers empower college students to form authentic Christian community, celebrate the diverse expressions of the Catholic faith, and discern their vocation as disciples of Jesus for the Church and for the world.

Vision
We envision the Newman Catholic Centers in the Diocese of Sacramento to be places where all young adult college students are invited to encounter Jesus Christ.  Through a relationship with Jesus they learn more about themselves and their call to build up the Church on campus, in their parish, and in the world.  The Newman Centers will proclaim the Catholic faith in both words and deeds, encouraging contemplation and action in the lives of students. Vocational discernment will be actively encouraged in order to develop passionate, life-long disciples of Jesus Christ.

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Mission Youth

Mission Youth
Website

Mission Statement
Mission Youth, engaging young people, adults and families, exists to spread Christ’s love through missions in the US and abroad serving communities in their specific needs. The encounter with Christ, others, and ourselves transforms and empowers us and those we serve.

Core Values
Courage
MY Missionaries leave their comfort zone and joyfully embrace the extreme conditions and sacrifice that the mission entails.
Passion
MY Missionaries are aware of their mission to spread the fire of Christ’s love by all of their words and actions.
Joy
MY Missionaries bring Christ’s message of salvation by their own joy and enthusiasm while on mission.
Respect
MY Missionaries embrace each person and culture, showing respect in their interactions with all the people they encounter on the mission trip.
Unity
MY Missionaries know that united with the team of missionaries, they will make a greater impact than what they could do alone.
Guiding Principles
Evangelization
MY missionaries bring the love of Christ on mission by bringing people to the sacraments, witnessing to the Gospel and engaging in humanitarian work.
Service
MY missionaries respond to the real needs of the communities Mission Youth serves.
Encounter
MY missionaries know that the mission brings together different people and cultures; being open to those relationships allows mutual enrichment and growth.
Catholic
MY missionaries are aware that Mission Youth is a Catholic organization that offers moments of prayer and access to the sacraments while on mission.
Challenging
MY missionaries are invited to take up the challenge of the mission to give the best of themselves and open their horizons.
Safety
MY missionaries should be aware of their surroundings and make decisions to ensure the safety of themselves and others while on mission.

Mission Youth and Regnum Christi
Mission Youth is a pastoral program directed by Regnum Christi, an apostolic movement recognized by the Universal Church.

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Haiti Mission Booth

Haiti Mission Booth
Website

Life Teen’s mission is universal: lead teens closer to Christ. The Great Commission’s call is distinct: “Go and make disciples of all nations.”
Together, these two charges have led us to the beautiful nation of Haiti. Will you join us?

THE CALL
On January 12, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck just 16 miles west of Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. The earthquake leveled the beautiful country, and left more than 1.5 million people homeless, 316,000 dead and devastation across the land.  Life Teen sent multiple mission trips to the country to aid in the rebuilding efforts, and one fact quickly became clear: the people of Haiti, especially the teens, were hungry for Jesus Christ.  No Catholic Youth Ministry existed in Haiti, but after an earnest appeal from the Bishop of Haiti, the St. John Paul II Center for the New Evangelization was founded in Madian, Haiti.

THE MISSION
Just as St. Paul writes “I have become all things to all, to save at least some” in 1 Corinthians 9:22, so too does the Life Teen base and missionaries in Haiti impact and interact with the community.  With multiple families and full-time Life Teen missionaries, both Haitian and American, living on the base, a full Catholic School welcoming students, and mission trip groups regularly visiting the base, the JP2 Center for the New Evangelization is a living, breathing part of the Haitian community.  No two days look the same in Haiti, but the mission always remains constant: lead teens closer to Christ. Sometimes it’s through renting a tanker truck to provide clean water to all in need after a hurricane, weekly Bible studies, hosting Life Teen Haiti Summer Camp, walking with teens to school, or even just providing a quiet place to pray. God has called Life Teen to Haiti and we’ve been blessed by the abundant blessings & glory He has shown in this mission!