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A Conference for all adults who minister to, with, and for adolescents

Conference Location:

Intercontinental Houston
2222 West Loop South Houston, Texas, 77027 Phone: 713.627.7600
Sponsored by

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Office of Youth Ministry For More Information lguerrero@archgh.org or 713.741.8723

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Keynote speaker
Bob Rice
Bob Rice received his MA theology and Christian ministry with a specialization in catechetics from Franciscan University in 1997. Before coming to teach at Franciscan, he was a youth minister for seven years at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Latham, NY. While there he led a LIFE TEEN program (one of the nation's hub parishes), confirmation preparation, teen catechumenal preparation, and other ministries within the parish. Bob is a highly sought-after, internationally recognized speaker for youth and youth ministers, sharing the Good News to tens of thousands of people every year. He is also an accomplished musician who leads worship at the Steubenville Summer Conferences and has released many CDs (you can find out more at bob-rice.com). Bob has authored a book through Servant Publications titled Basic Spiritual Workout. He lives in Steubenville with his wife Jennifer and five young children.

Weaver and Keynote speaker


Mike Patin
Mike has been a speaker in over 115 dioceses in the U.S. and Canada, to groups ranging from 10 to 10,000, addressing youth, adult and intergenerational audiences in diocesan, regional, national and international settings. He has led youth and adult retreats, parish missions, leadership institutes, and in-services. Mike has worked in the high school setting (six years), and thirteen years in diocesan youth ministry (CYO/Youth Ministry Office for the Archdiocese New Orleans, 1990-2003). Since 2003, Mike has worked full time as a speaker and faith horticulturist. Mike holds a Masters degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University of the South in New Orleans.

Tentative Schedule
Friday, October 28, 2011 9:30am Registration Check-in Exhibitors Showcase Open 10:30am General Session Opening Prayer 11:00am Seminar 1 12:30pm Lunch 2:00pm Seminar 2 3:30pm Social/Free Time 4:30pm Networking White Paper Presentations 6:00pm Dinner 7:30pm General Session - Keynote 8:30pm Closing Prayer 9:00pm Entertainment Saturday, October 29, 2011 9:30am Registration Check-in Exhibitors Showcase Open 10:00am Opening Prayer General Session - Keynote 11:30am Seminar 3 12:30pm Lunch 2:00 pm Seminar 4 3:30pm General Session Evaluation Prayer & Praise 4:00pm Liturgy (with Cardinal DiNardo) 5:00pm Closing SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Is this For me? If youre one of the following, this conference is for YOU: Clergy Director/Coordinator of Youth Ministry Director/Coordinator of Religious Education Director of High School Campus Ministry Core Team Member Catechists Volunteers Coaches Parents Teachers ANYONE who works with 6th-12th grade students!!!

Conference Information
Conference Facts
Conference Dates:
Friday Oct 28, 2011 Saturday Oct 29, 2011

Tentative Seminar Topics:


Spiritual
Being a Minister of Prayer: Finding Jesus in the Midst of your Paperwork Finding Quiet in the Business of Ministry Spirituality: What saint speaks to your spirituality?

Registration Deadlines:
Registration: Thursday, September 22, 2011 (No registrations accepted after Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011)

Conference Location:
Intercontinental Houston Near the Galleria 2222 West Loop South Houston, Texas, 77027 Phone: 713.627.7600

Professional

Hotel Rates:
The hotel is offering a special room rate of $105.00, single or double, for reservations made no later than October 6, 2011. Must mention that you want the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Adult Conference Rate

Parking:
Day parking is $8.00 Overnight parking is $16.00 What is included in Registration: Keynote Addresses Seminars Prayer Friday: Lunch AND Dinner Saturday: Lunch Social Entertainment An opportunity to meet fellow Youth Ministers A chance to share ideas

Lection Divina and Creative ways for teens to experience Scripture Jeremiah 1:7 Creating a culture of care Pastoral Care and Protocol after disclosure Bridging Older Adolescents and a Young Adult Faith Understanding the Revised Roman Missal Making Scripture Alive for Younger Adolescents Empowering Volunteers for Success and Continuity in Youth Ministry At Risk Youth 101 Catholic Social Teachings: A focus on solidarity Vocations: Helping Teens Discern the Call Faith and Media: the how and when to effectively use media Helping teens understand Christian Moral Norms of Sexuality Current issues facing Younger Adolescents A Framework for Life-Long Catechesis Green Youtha Call to Stewardship Moral Issues of Teens in a Social Media age Rural Ministry

Personal

The Balance Act: Ministry, Family, Friends and Self How to Minister to your own teen

Conference Registration
Intercontinental Houston Near the Galleria Hotel * Oct 28-29, 2011
Please complete one registration form per person (you may copy additional forms) and return to: Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Office of Youth Ministry ATTN: Archdiocesan Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry 2403 Holcombe Blvd Houston, TX, 77021

Name: Last: Address: City: Zip: Email: Parish: Diocese: Daytime phone:

First:

State:

Regular Registration Fee (must be postmarked by Thursday September 22, 2011) Individual Rate: $115 per person Parish Rate*: $100 per person
*Parish Rate...10 or more from the same parish: all participants must register at the same time *No Parish Rates after Thursday September 22, 2011

Late Registration Fee (must be postmarked by Tuesday, October 11, 2011) Individual Rate: $125 per person
* No Refunds, substitutions allowed * No parish Rates allowed
Please make Checks Payable to Office of Youth Ministry
This conference experiences is sponsored by the Office of Youth Ministry of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and is designed to offer formation and enrichment opportunities in youth ministry in cooperation with the Diocesan Directors of Youth Ministry within the Metropolitan Province of GalvestonHouston: We warmly extend an invitation to the all Dioceses of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana to attend as well

Special Clergy Registration Offer


Friday, October 28, 2011
Cant attend the entire conference but still want to participate? The Office of Youth Ministry is offering special clergy hours on Friday from 9:00a.m. - 5:30p.m.

Cost is $50.00 and includes lunch and Both seminars for Friday. This special pricing is for all priests and deacons. Join your parish staff and volunteers as we come together to learn more about Comprehensive Youth Ministry

For more information contact The Office of Youth Ministry: 713-741-8723

Please complete one registration form per person (You may copy additional forms) and return to: Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Office of Youth Ministry ATTN: Archdiocesan Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry 2403 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, Texas 77021 Name: Last: Address: City: Daytime phone: Email: Parish: Diocese: Registration fee $50.00 (must be postmarked by Thursday, September 22, 2011) Please make checks payable to Office of Youth Ministry State: Zip: First:

This conference experiences is sponsored by the Office of Youth Ministry of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and is designed to offer formation and enrichment opportunities in youth ministry in cooperation with the Diocesan Directors of Youth Ministry within the Metropolitan Province of Galveston-Houston: We warmly extend an invitation to the all Dioceses of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana to attend as well

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Adult Medical Release and Liability Form


I, , do hereby release, hold harmless and discharge the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, the parish, its staff and volunteers from any and all liability, claim, loss, damage, cost or expense arising from my participation in this event. I waive such claims against such organization or any such person, arising directly or indirectly from or attributable in any legal way, to any action or omission to act of any such organization or person in connection with execution of this event. I authorize treatment by a licensed medical physician or licensed medical team in case of any accident or illness that may so arise, or any hospitalization necessary. Print Name: Address City Parish Home Phone (___) Physician's Name Date: Zip Work Phone (___) Phone (___)

(The following request is pertinent information if you rendered unconscious) Date of Birth (including year): Age: Date of last Tetanus shot: Please list ALL medical conditions / allergies / special health information including bouts with depression and anxiety:

Please list ANY medications (prescription or non-prescription) you would like us to be aware of:

Do you have Medical Insurance: Yes

No Insurance Company: Policy Number: Phone Number:

If Yes, Please provide the following information: Policy in the name of: Name of Emergency Contact:

In the event the participant does not have insurance, payment in full for medical care becomes the responsibility of the patient.

X Signature In signing the line above I agree to abide by any/all policies and rules established for this event/activity. Should I not be able to maintain the guidelines and expectations as a ministry leader/volunteer of the Catholic Church, I understand that there will be consequences for my actions, which could include being asked to leave the event.

Exhibitor/Vendor Information
Intercontinental Houston Near the Galleria Hotel * Oct 28-29, 2011 Exhibitor/Vendor Information

Cost for Exhibiting/Vending: Area located outside of meeting space$200 One table will be provided per exhibitor/vendor White Table Cover will be provided Free standing signs must be provided by vendor as there are no places to hang banners or signs Space is limited

Exhibitor/Vendor Participation

Exhibitor/Vendor Name: Type of Vendor (i.e. clothing, books, ministry, etc): Contact Name: Address: City: Zip: Daytime phone: State:

Alternate Phone: Email:


Please mail this form to the following:
Office of Youth Ministry Attn: ACCYM/Exhibitors 2403 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77021 Make Checks Payable to: Office of Youth Ministry

Must be postmarked by Thursday , September 22, 2011

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