By Charles Gardner.
What should loving action toward our neighbor look like? The Catholic tradition recognizes two types of necessary responses that bishops call the Two Feet of Love in Action. Come explore and reflect upon two distinct, but complementary, ways of responding in love to the needs...

By Sammy Argumaniz.
Learn at the feet of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, as well as other profound monastics and mystics. We will explore ways to connect the practices of Desert Spirituality in our increasingly media and technology driven world.

By Megan Shepherd.
Have you ever been told: “When the time is right, you will find the person God has been preparing for you?” Focusing on growing in our relationship with God is good advice. But, when we find ourselves alone when we desire to be in a relationship; when everyone else seems to be...

By Stacey Sumereau.
What do you think God believes about you? You may be surprised to find out! Stacey suffered through teen years with poor self-image leading to an eating disorder until she understood her unconditional worth in God’s eyes. In this workshop, Stacey explores how to find your tru...

By Roy Petitfils.
Taking care of the pressing, sometimes urgent, demands of work, family, and our own personal health can feel impossible at times, leading many to neglect one of these essential areas. Join us as we identify common dynamics that lead us out of balance and explore ways to success...

By Fr. Leo Patalinghug.
Parents, how do you get your family to heaven? Families come in all varieties, and it’s easy to compare our “crazy” or “hardly-holy” family to those families that seem to have it all and have it all together. Fr. Leo uses his experience as an international speaker on fami...

By Jason Evert.
How is a parent to compete with MTV, sexting, internet porn, and all the other influences that lure young people away from a pure life? Jason offers a wealth of information, communication techniques, resources, and statistics to assist parents in their task as the primary sex edu...

By Noelle Garcia and David McHugh.
The often mundane household responsibilities that come with parenthood can seem meaningless, unappreciated, and devoid of any concrete productivity! But, our family is the group of people the Lord has specifically entrusted to our care as their first line of de...

By Brad and Joia Farmer.
"What is truth?” Pontius Pilate asked this age-old question of Jesus. Relativism, the idea that there is no central truth, has permeated our culture and confused our kids. How do we teach young people to wrestle with difficult questions? How do we train them to ask those...

By Katherine Angulo.
Every day it becomes more difficult to introduce and sustain Catholic identity in our homes. Growing numbers of family members no longer practice our faith or are living the culture of the "meh." Learn what research is saying about these new realities and explore way to brin...

By Katherine O'Brien, MA.
Preparing for college is difficult. What needs to be done and when does it need to be done? Add in the faith dimension and the challenges multiply quickly. We'll discuss what admissions is looking for, where 93% of the scholarship dollars come from, and how to position...

By Dr. Bob Rice.
The Catholic Church in United States has always been concerned with passing on the faith to her young. Youth ministry has faced many obstacles—the sexual abuse scandals of the early 21st century being only the latest. Every challenge has brought opportunity for innovation which ...

By Rich Curran.
Are you tired of plodding through the year with antiquated youth group methods that result in few kids coming, a scarcity of volunteers, and a tight budget? Then join us for a practical step-by-step, professional, and focused approach to engaging ALL youth and families. If your m...

Due to technical difficulties, unfortunately, we are not able to offer you the originally scheduled talk, but we hope you enjoy this substitution we have selected, given in 2016 by Jesse Romero at the Fullness of Truth Conference in Buda TX, entitled Similarities Between Jesus and Mary.

By Tom McCabe
Talking with teens about sexuality, desire, and gender can be a challenge. Learn important principles to consider, steps to follow, and tips to help. Using Ascension’s YOU! resource as a framework, Tom lays out a simple and effective plan for opening a dialogue with teens for livin...

By Bishop Frank Caggiano.
Following the Jubilee of Mercy, we should ask ourselves: where do we go from here? The young church has been asked by Pope Francis to go out fearlessly and evangelize the world though the works of mercy and charity. How can we empower them to meet this challenge? What w...

By Tony Vasinda.
Games. You either love them, or you hate them. Nothing is more thrilling than a good youth ministry game, and nothing feels like a bigger waste of time than a bad one. Join Tony as he practically demonstrates what makes games go well or fall flat and how they can do more than ju...

Due to technical difficulties, unfortunately, we are not able to offer you the originally scheduled talk, but we hope you enjoy this substitution we have selected, given in 2017 by Fr. Ken Geraci at the Fullness of Truth Conference in San Antonio TX, entitled How the Reform Reformed Me Hope for F...

By Frank Mercadante.
The Church is experiencing with a disconnect with our younger generations. Learn the evangelistic and pastoral challenges to reaching, retaining, and transforming today’s postmodern and digital generations. We will discuss the new epistemological realities, the “whys” and “h...

By Msgr. Ray East and ValLimar Jansen.
What do our bishops have to say regarding race relations in the US and how do the Church's teachings tell us to respond to the current sociopolitical and racial issues of our day? This will be a candid conversation with two of the most honored and recogniz...

Due to technical difficulties, unfortunately, we are not able to offer you the originally scheduled talk, but we hope you enjoy this substitution we have selected, given in 2017 by Sr. Mary Clare Mancini, OCD, at the Carmelite Congress in San Antonio TX, entitled Making Our Homes a School of Pray...

By Robert McCarty.
Saint Mary’s Press recently conducted extensive research with young Catholics who have left the Church. Learn the underlying dynamics that lead to disaffiliation, the factors that reinforce those dynamics, and the implications for parish life, liturgy, and pastoral ministry. H...

By Paul Jarzembowski.
In October 2018, Pope Francis' will convene a Synod of Bishops on "Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment." While the formal consultation process for preparation took place this past year, there is still so much to do. Let's explore ways in which local leaders ...

By Joan Weber.
Learn strategies to help young people make the connection between service and their baptismal call. We will explore ways to follow Pope Francis' challenge to get off the couch and go out to serve those most in need in the context of Scripture and Catholic social teaching.

The Originally Scheduled Talk, A17, was cancelled. We hope you enjoy this substitution we have selected, given in 2016 by Judy Klein at the Fullness of Truth Conference in Corpus Christi TX, entitled Suffering that Leads to Hope.

By Tom East.
The sacrament of confirmation strengthens youth for mission and witness. It should be beginning of something wonderful! Learn how can we support newly confirmed youth in their adventure as disciples. Explore vision, practices, and resources for following through with youth who have ...

Keynote by Chris Stefanick.
We gather tonight as one church from many places. We bring our uniqueness and diversity and stand before the cross that unites us. The cross on the main stage is modeled after the Cross of St. Benedict. As we journey together throughout NCYC, we will celebrate the mys...

Keynote by Sr. Miriam James, SOLT.
This morning we celebrate with the saints and those who are on their way to sainthood. Their response to God’s call to follow Christ inspires us to live our lives in service of our God. We will focus on Servant of God Thea Bowman, Venerable Pierre Toussant, Ble...

Keynote by Roy Petitfils.
Our session tonight focuses on how God calls us through the Word and the Eucharist. The Book of the Gospels bears the symbols of the four evangelists: lion, bull, eagle, and winged person. We will be joined by monks from St. Meinrad Archabbey for Eucharistic Adoration a...

Keynote by Brian Greenfield.
The Blessed Mother was the first disciple and serves as a model for each of us in our own journey of discipleship. While there are many images of Mary, we have chosen to use Our Lady of All Nations in our prayer today. The session concludes with the opportunity for p...

By Sammy Argumaniz.
Why does God allow tragedies to occur in our lives? What does pain and suffering have to do with my faith in Jesus? Using examples from his own life, Sammy will discuss Christian suffering and dealing with loss in light of the promise of Jesus.

By Sal Solo.
Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Walt Disney, The Beatles, and, of course, Jesus Christ. These people have changed the world. Could you be next? Before time began, God held you in the palm of His hand and called your name. You are BRIMMING with potential! It can be directed somewh...

By Doug Brummel.
Anyone can talk about the faith. The challenge is living it everyday of our lifetime. Are you "full in" for following that call? Come laugh, learn, and explore how often it's the "small things" in how we live each day that can have a huge impact on our own faith life . . . and m...

By Alli Donohue and Fr. Larry Bowers.
Society tells us to keep our faith and life separate. This leaves a lot of questions: How do I live my Catholic identity in relationships? How far is too far? Is it okay to be gay? Does God still love me if I have made mistakes? Believe it or not, a priest a...

By Dom Quaglia.
Through a combination of humor and personal testimony, Dom shares honest insights into the joys and struggles of family life to form a solid plan on how to love our families and friends better.

By Doug Tooke.
Do you want to evangelize but you don't know how?!? We don't want to preach at our friends, but we want them to know what we believe, right?! Join us for an intimate encounter with scriptural examples of Jesus evangelization tactics and the practical application of modern disciple...

By Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT.
Have you ever desired to live a life of freedom? To walk in the power of the Holy Spirit? Come encounter the healing power of the Holy Spirit as we allow ourselves to be transformed so as to live in the glorious freedom of the children of God.

By Stacey Sumereau.
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By Lisa Cotter.
We all desire authentic friendships and dating relationships, but figuring out how to create and maintain them can be one of the most confusing aspects of the human experience. In this presentation Lisa will address what's keeping us from real relationships and how to gain the fr...

By Sr. Deborah Borneman, SS.C.M.
Ever wonder why some people seem to hear God's call while others don't hear anything at all? Sisters, brothers, priests, and lay ecclesial ministers are asked frequently: "How do you know what you hear is God and not intuition?" Whether you are new to listening t...

By Mickey O'Neill McGrath, OSFS.
In this hands-on workshop we will discover how saints and angels of every color and culture can lead us from our fears and anxieties to a place of self-confidence and faith. Following a brief look at Bro. Mickey's own art and the stories behind it, we will be gui...

Due to technical difficulties, unfortunately, we are not able to offer you the originally scheduled talk, but we hope you enjoy this substitution we have selected, given in 2017 by Fr Jorge Cabrera at the Carmelite Congress in San Antonio, TX, entitled The Desire for God According to St John of t...

By Brian Greenfield.
Perception is not reality. Reality is reality. To be happy, hopeful, and at peace, we need to understand reality. To understand reality and our place in this world, we have to look at the author of reality, God. The Truth sets us free. We will focus on purifying our view of ...

By Allen Weed.
Young people LOVE music and media! They spend 9 hours everyday with it—that's almost 20,000 by 12th grade. How do you use this powerful resource to develop missionary disciples? This wide-ranging equipping seminar led by long-time student ministry and music industry veterans Allen...

By Roy Petitfils.
We all have stress, but as a teenager, it can be especially hard to manage the various expectations others have for you and you have for yourself. When we're stressed out we can get irritable, anxious, and overwhelmed. This is not the life God is calling us to! Learn some pract...

By Joe Melendrez.
One of the biggest challenges followers of Christ face is to be IN THE WORLD but not OF THE WORLD. How do we GODIFY our everyday lives, taking things that are of the world and transferring the presence of God into them? We will look at everything from media, to fashion, to shar...

By Noelle Garcia.
When we love the Lord we want others to love him too. Do you struggle with how to bring your friends to Church or worry what their behavior might lead to and how it will affect them? Noelle breaks down the seeming conflict between loving our neighbor and helping others know rig...

By Bishop Hying.
We will explore how we can know God, recognize his presence, and respond to his call.

By Josh Blakesley.
A fun and interactive workshop on what we're listening to, how we're listening to it, and what the songwriter intends for us to hear. How does the music we hear affect us spiritually? We can be more aware of what are listening to and how God can be glorified through it. Learn ...

By Angel Barrera
It’s easy to get caught up with having the newest and best material things: phones, shoes, cars, and the like. Sadly, many times these things don’t satisfy our desires. They hold us only until the next newest and best things are available. Let's take a look at the spiritual prac...

By Armando Cervantes.
The Church in the US has been working on a process called the V Encuentro. It is an evangelization plan is meant to revolutionize the way we do ministry, the way we make disciples, the way we become disciples! Come learn these powerful tools and become the missionary disci...

By Ted Miles and Leti Bueno.
Migrants and refugees are those who leave or who are forced to leave their homes for various reasons, who share a legitimate desire for home and security, and dream and desire a life of abundant joy, just like us. More people are displaced now than at any time in rec...

Due to technical difficulties, unfortunately, we are not able to offer you the originally scheduled talk, but we hope you enjoy this substitution we have selected, given in 2017 by Mary Ann Kuharski at the Fullness of Truth Conference in Corpus Christi TX, entitled The Family that Eats, Works, Pl...

By Scott Boyle.
If you like a good story, this workshop is for you! Using humor, energy and a little bit of Disney and Pixar, you are invited to remember and reflect on what God's great story means for our lives. You will be challenged to think about who we are and how God might be calling us to...

By Jon Leonetti.
You want to be a saint? Then do what they did. Join Jon as he examines the extraordinary lives of these men and women who've inspired generations with their unwavering conviction and heroic witness for God.

By Bill Lage.
We are CALLED to be saints. Is that reflected on our favorite playlist on our phone? Does God really care about what music we listen to? We will discuss in detail today's pop music and how it can help or hinder our walk as Catholics. Music is EVERYWHERE! We can't avoid it. DJ Bill ...

By Amanda Vernon, Fr. Matt Fase, CSC.
With soulful music, personal testimony, and humorous explanations of Gospel stories, Amanda and Fr. Matt invite you to ask, "Jesus, where are you in my relationships?" Discover how God wants to work everything for good in our lives, even relationships that a...

By Deacon Harold Burke‐Sivers.
Ever wonder why you should listen to a Church that makes all of these rules that inhibit your freedom to do what you want? Or question why being Catholic matters? Catholic evangelist Deacon Burke-Sivers examines the truth and beauty of Divine Revelation and shows h...

By Steve Angrisano and Cooper Ray.
Pope Francis challenges us to be "missionary disciples" and to "live courageously" so that our lives evangelize the world around us. What does this mean? It isn't something just for priests and nuns. We are all called to live our lives in a way that makes a co...

By Jackie Angel.
In a culture that teaches us to settle for love as a mere feeling, as Catholics we know we were made for authentic, life-giving love. Through humor, songs, and the teachings of St. John Paul the Great's Theology of the Body, Jackie will challenge teens to not settle for less tha...

By Mark Hart.
Are you asking: What do I do with my life? How do I know what God wants for me and from me? How do I handle this situation? What should I do about this relationship? High school and college offer countless questions—luckily, your Bible (and Mark Hart) has plenty of answers.

By John Angotti.
Racism occurs because we don't know each other. Through music and dialogue John Angotti and hip hop producer James Dukes from Unapologetic Records will use real situations of racism today and how we can learn from each other to unite and celebrate our differences.

By Matt Maher.
Possessing talent and fulfilling a calling are not the same thing. Both require great amounts of discernment, wise counsel, and patience. Matt discusses the tension between talent and vocation and provides thoughts to consider on both our personal and collective journey as the Chu...

By Jesse Manibusan.
Life is difficult. The gift of faith affords us the way to live and grow physically, emotionally, and spirituality—so that we can serve others! There are no short cuts or easy answers. The life we live in faith is the way to witness God's grace and mercy to pull us through li...

By Leah Darrow.
Conversion is not just one moment. It is meant to be lived throughout our entire lives. Join Leah as she shares the story of her conversion: what led her to become a professional fashion model, a participant on America's Next Top Model, and how she came back to Christ. Conversion...

By Mike Patin and Katie Prejean McGrady.
To be a disciple, one thing is necessary: complete surrender to Jesus. To be a disciplined disciple requires courage, honesty, self-control, and a whole host of virtues. In a world focused far too much on what we want right now, how we look, and who likes...

By Fr. Leo Patalinghug.
Do you think that church, prayer, and mass are BORING? Be educated, entertained, inspired to learn how never to be bored with church ever again. At every Mass we are being fed in body, mind, and spirit. We are being fed PB&J—Patience, Balance and Joy. Our world is influe...

By Christopher Stefanick.
"Jesus said to love other as you love yourself. He presumed we love ourselves. What does that mean? What does that look like? The biggest lie today, which underlies so many bad decisions, sins, dysfunctions, etc. is that we're only lovable IF . . . .
The Gospel shows ...

By Apex Ministries.
Fully participating in the celebration of the Mass does not end with the recessional hymn. It continues in to the way we act day to day and moment to moment. Explore what it means to be Eucharistic people and what that looks like practically.

By Jason Evert.
This presentation focuses on dating, sexuality, and building lasting relationships, regardless of the past.

By Doug Brummel.
Experience for yourself how growing in faith with your family can actually be fun! Buckle your seat-belts for a wild ride with Catholic comedian and storyteller, Doug Brummel, "the man of many faces," and be ready to see how much fun it can truly be to embrace your vocation in f...

By ValLimar Jansen and Ted Miles.
When we look around at what is happening to Earth—our common home—and to many of our sisters and brothers, it’s easy to despair. Jesus, however, offers us a way of hope to which we contribute through our actions and discipleship. Let us explore how our creator G...

By Bob Perron and Chris Padgett.
Who am I? Why am I here? What's life all about? Can the answers be found in a devotion to Mary? It is possible for us to really know and follow Mary's example of loving Jesus. Explore the beauty of Marian devotion and the impact it can have on our personal and co...

By Paul J. Kim.
As a teen, Paul went to church for two reasons: girls and donuts. Through a miraculous intervention, God revealed to him that the Catholic faith offered more than he could ever hope. Beat-boxing, comedy, and a powerful message will help you rediscover your faith, no matter where ...