Youth Day
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Youth DayYouth Day is planned by young people, for young people. Join us Thursday, February 20th for the first day of RECongresss 2025! -
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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
Most Youth Day Workshops will be recorded and will be available for purchase during and after RECongress 2025.
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Youth Day Speakers
- Keynote
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CEO - Workshop Speakers
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Owners/Operators of The Doug and Dave Show -
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Senior Project Manager, NFCYM
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Youth Day Keynote
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To Him You Are Enough
In this inspiring talk, Jessica Cox, the world’s first armless pilot, shares a message about finding your worth and embracing the gifts that make you unique. Drawing from her journey of overcoming challenges, Jessica shows how everyone is created with a special purpose. Her story encourages celebrating individuality and using talents to make a difference. This talk is a reminder that you are enough—just as you are, with gifts meant to be shared.
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Period 1 Workshop Options | 10:30am - 11:30am
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"I am with you always" - Yes, in the Highs, the Lows, and the In-Betweens!
Presented by:
Fr. Tommy Green
The last words of Jesus to his disciples in the Gospel of Matthew is a promise. He tells them, “I am with you always.” This is a promise to us as well. Jesus is with us every day and in everything. Not just in the highs and lows but even in the in-betweens. The great temptation is to believe that we are alone, we are not worth God’s loving presence, and that our life is meaningless. And that could not be farther from the truth.An audio recording of this session will be available for purchase.
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The Face Of Jesus - Who Is He To You?
Presented by:
Chris Estrella
It can be difficult to see God in everything. Even more difficult to see Him in everyONE. Remember that we were all created BY greatness, FOR greatness, and holiness walks beside me. When I can't see Him, may He open my eyes. He reaches to us, even if we don't reach back. Sometimes, this is through beautiful miracles and His natural world. And also, often He reveals Himself to us through people He has placed around us. Stories, Prayers & Songs.An audio recording of this session will be available for purchase.
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Finding Peace In The Storm: Embracing Your Overwhelming Emotions With Confidence And Joy
Presented By:
Rhyan Ramirez
In a world of emotional highs and lows, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, which can sometimes lead to hurtful behavior. This workshop offers practical strategies for managing intense feelings in healthy ways. Embrace your emotions to enhance self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and deepen your sense of belonging. Remember, you are enough, and your emotions matter—join us to navigate this journey together!An audio recording of this session will be available for purchase.
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Prayer: I Know Why But Not How
Presented By:
Noelle Garcia McHugh
If prayer has always been a struggle for you, or you feel like you don’t know how to connect with God, this workshop is for you. Through funny stories and practical tips, Noelle will teach you how to take your relationship to the next level with God through prayer and the unique way He speaks to each one of His children.An audio recording of this session will be available for purchase.
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Go Make A MessPresented by:
Father Agustino Torres
Pope Francis has asked young people repeatedly to “go make a mess/ hagan un lío”because you don’t need permission to follow the Gospel. This talk will focus on how young people will go into the world in many ways with the joyful news that Christus Vivit, Christ is alive!
An audio recording of this session will be available for purchase.
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Mission Impossible
Presented By:
Michael Marchand
What do you do when God is calling you to do something that seems scary, overwhelming, even IMPOSSIBLE?
An audio recording of this session will be available for purchase.
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True Friendship
Presented by:
Maggie Craig
God’s first assessments of human nature is that “it’s not good for man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18). Forming relationships isn’t optional; it’s essential for the Christian and a practical way to share faith. This talk discusses how to ground relationships in Christ and how true friendship leads to deeper intimacy with God.An audio recording of this session will be available for purchase.
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Period 2 Workshop Options | 12:45pm - 1:45pm
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Go Make A Mess
Presented by:
Father Agustino Torres
Pope Francis has asked young people repeatedly to “go make a mess/ hagan un lío” because you don’t need permission to follow the Gospel. This talk will focus on how young people will go into the world in many ways with the joyful news that Christus Vivit, Christ is alive!
An audio recording of this session will be available for purchase.
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Mission Impossible
Presented By:
Michael Marchand
What do you do when God is calling you to do something that seems scary, overwhelming, even IMPOSSIBLE?
An audio recording of this session will be available for purchase.
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True Friendship
Presented by:
Maggie Craig
God’s first assessments of human nature is that “it’s not good for man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18). Forming relationships isn’t optional; it’s essential for the Christian and a practical way to share faith. This talk discusses how to ground relationships in Christ and how true friendship leads to deeper intimacy with God.
An audio recording of this session will be available for purchase.
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OVERCOME: Breakthrough Your Biggest Tests and TrialsPresented by:
Joe Melendrez
In the talk "OVERCOME” inspired by John 16:33, Joe addresses the common struggles of fear, worry, doubt, and anxiety. This workshop provides practical and spiritual strategies to help teens conquer these challenges and find peace and strength in difficult times. Participants will be equipped with tools to overcome and energized by the power of the Son to live with greater confidence, faith and resilience.
An audio recording of this session will be available for purchase.
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A Generation of Hope
Presented By:
Fr. David Michael Moses
Fr. David Michael will break the ice in this break-out with some break dancing (and some rap). Then Father will use humor, storytelling and tradition, to convey the deep significance of the role we each play in the Kingdom of God.
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We Walk Together
Presented by:
Doug Brummel and Dave Wilson
Ever feel alone? Ever feel like you are the only one who is trying to figure out your purpose in life? Jesus sent his disciples out two by two for a reason. Join Catholic entertainers and creative evangelists Doug and Dave in exploring what working with others can do to spread the Gospel Message. We are not meant to be alone. We walk together!An audio recording of this session will be available for purchase.
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Celebrating Diversity Through Critical Conversations
Presented By:
Darius VillalobosThe focus of this session will be to equip young people to have conversations around cultural awareness to help create unity in the church. Young people will hear practical examples of how they can be a part of and lead these conversations while understanding how diversity is important for our church.
An audio recording of this session will be available for purchase.
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