Youth Day
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Youth DayYouth Day is planned by young people, for young people. Join us Thursday, February 15th for the first day of RECongresss 2024! -
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Schedule
7:30am - 3:30pm
Sacred Space
8:00am
Opening Session | Arena
10:30am
Workshop 1
11:30am
Lunch
12:45pm
Workshop 2
2:15pm
Closing Session and Eucharistic Liturgy
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About The DayYouth people attending Youth Day will enjoy a General Session in the Convention Center Arena, Keynote, 2 Workshops, Lunch, Closing Session, and Eucharistic Liturgy.
Workshops are chosen onsite. Young people must be accompanied by an adult chaperone at all times.
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Recordings
All Youth Day Workshops are recorded and will be available for purchase during and after RECongress 2024.
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Youth Day Speakers
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Author & Speaker -
Owner, Magic of Giancarlo Bernini -
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Musician & Speaker, OCP -
Director of YM, National Speaker -
Program Manager - Youth Mobilization -
President, Project YM -
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President, Catholic Family and Marriage, Inc. -
Faith Horticulturalist -
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Speaker, Workshop Facilitator -
Head of School, St. Andrew School
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Youth Day Keynote
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Illusions, Mystery, and Faith
Using illusion as illustration, Giancarlo Bernini shares how we can come to better understand our identity as children of God by pursuing truth instead of the illusions of the world, and trusting God even when it requires us to embrace mystery.
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Period 1 Workshop Options | 10:30am - 11:30am
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Gaming, God, & the Heroic Life
Presented by:
Bobby Angel
What do video games have to do with God? Can you be a disciple of Christ and love gaming? Through testimony and stories, YouTube presenter and author Bobby Angel will show you how video games echo our ache for beauty, our call to support one another in community, and God's plan for heroic greatness in our lives.
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Personal, but not Private
Presented by:
Maggie Craig
This session discusses what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus and how to confidently (yet not obnoxiously) share the Catholic faith with other people.
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New World? Same Grace! New Church?
BRAND New Hope!Presented By:
Chris Estrella
Today's Young Church isn't exactly "new". However, it is without a doubt, YOU. Don't worry. God is here. Today's world can be crazy & confusing. Have no fear. God's up in there, too. Stressed? God is here. Worried? God is here. Confused? God is here. FULL OF JOY? God is HERE. HEART ON FIRE? God is WITHIN YOU. Take Him places, people. A session full of stories & songs of hope, led by Chris Estrella, joined by messages from some faithful youth.
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Awkward - When Following God Gets
UncomfortablePresented By:
Michael Marchand
As a teenager, it can sometimes feel like your entire life is awkward. Sharing your faith with your friends just seems like yet another awkward moment to add to the list. Fortunately, God is no stranger to awkwardness, and the Bible is full of people in awkward, uncomfortable situations that go on to do extraordinary things. Together, we'll learn from their example and discover how to embrace that awkwardness for the sake of the Gospel!
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Strong in the Broken Places: Grieving the Losses in Our Lives
Presented by:
Roy Petitfils
Grief can be dealing with the physical death of a loved one. It can also be dealing with other losses, like break ups, having to change schools, moving to a new place, dealing with divorce or separation, dealing with a changing world, overcoming injuries and other setbacks, and more. In this workshop you’ll learn some practical tips for understanding and dealing with grief, change and loss.
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Realize With Your Eyes - You Were Made For This Moment
Presented By:
Rhyan Ramirez
Embracing Your Identity in Christ by living with Authenticity and fulfilling your Purpose In a world where social media and peer pressure constantly attempts to shape our sense of identity and self-worth, it's more important than ever for teens to discover and embrace their authentic selves in Christ. This inspiring and engaging session will empower teenagers to explore their unique Identity in Christ and the power of Authenticity.
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Period 2 Workshop Options | 12:45pm - 1:45pm
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It's All Food Family - The Saints and Mary: Bringing Us Closer to Jesus
Presented by:
Alex Gotay
Come laugh and learn how God has given us a supernatural family in the Church (CCC 1655). And our family has the Saints as are our brothers and sisters and Mary as our Mother. This session will allow you to unwind and learn how this family is given to us to both mirror and help us in our journey! Their stories are our family story!
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Care for Creation: A Call For Our Common HomePresented by:
Kayla Jacobs
This session will focus on Catholic Social Teaching and our call to care for God’s creation, through the lens of Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’. I will give an overview of Laudato Si’ and why Catholics care for creation. Then I will share about my work as the Program Manager of Youth Mobilization with the Catholic Climate Covenant and share stories from youth around the country who have taken leadership on creation care in their schools.
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Praiseship
Presented by:
Joe Melendrez
Embark on a epic journey into the world of prayer, praise and worship. Drift into a real relationship with God. Supercharge your prayer life with practical ways to pray everyday! Soar beyond what you thought was possible! Enter an energetic force field of hope and joy! Please arrive early for boarding instructions before lift off!
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Forgiveness
Presented by:
Chris Padgett
Why is forgiveness so hard? Why does it matter if we forgive someone or not? This presentation looks at the importance of forgiveness from a Biblical and Ecclesial stance, but it also explains why it can be so hard to forgive in the first place. With humor and practical insights this talk will make a big difference in your life and faith journey.
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What's the Point?
Presented By:
Mike Patin
The pressure to have our act together and have all the answers while we are still figuring out friends, family and school is a bit much. People ask “What are you gonna do after graduation? What kind of job do you want?” Looking ahead into an unknown future can feel overwhelming. How am I supposed to know my path? In this session, we’ll take a look at our faith and how we might be closer to finding our answers than we think.
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All New Again!
Presented by:
Doug Tooke
The Kerygma is the basics of understanding Jesus. Do you even know what the word Kerygma means? Explore the tenants of faith in a new and radical way and renew your personal relationship with Jesus by learning more about the Kerygma!
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