Steubenville Florida Orlando
July 19 - 21, 2019
Registration Opens Nov. 19, 2018
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This theme will speak to relationship with God as sons and daughters, with one another as brothers and sisters in Christ, with the Church and the world. Through this theme we hope to address two specific trends in youth culture today: the lack of true and authentic relationships, especially as a result of the use of social media, leading to feelings of loneliness and isolation. We want the youth to know their true identity as sons and daughters of the Other and the bond we have with one another as the Body of Christ.
The Steubenville Youth Conferences, an outreach of Franciscan University of Steubenville, are a series of 25 conferences across North America that help teens encounter the love of Christ every summer. Our mission is to build the Church by evangelizing, equipping, and empowering God’s children to become radical and joyful disciples. For more information about the Steubenville Conferences, visit steubenvilleconferences.com.
PRIEST REGISTRATION - Opens November 19th
Priest Costs:
There is no cost for priests if you help serve the youth throughout the conference.
Priest Lodging:
Complimentary if you hear early morning or late evening confessions. Housing needs are asked on the registration form and the Steubenville Florida Conference Office will make the necessary housing request for you.
Priest Service Opportunities:
Minimum of three confession times (In the past years youth have been turned away from the Sacrament of Reconciliation due to the lack of priest availability. We thank you for your priestly vocation.)
Vocation Table:
We welcome you to promote your religious community/order with the youth at the conference. If you are in need of a vocation table please indicate so on your registration form. Only one table will be provided per religious community/order.
Cancelation Policy:
If for any reason you are unable to attend the conference you must contact the Steubenville Florida Conference Office at 855-446-5261 or info@steubenvilleflorida.com 5 days prior to arrival. Failure to cancel 5 days prior to arrival the priest will be responsible for the full housing costs of $149 per night.
DEACON REGISTRATION - Opens November 19th
Deacon Costs:
There is no cost for deacons if you have serve the youth throughout the conference.
Deacon Lodging:
Complimentary if you help assist the seminarians with early morning or late evening confessional lines. Housing needs are asked on the registration form and the Steubenville Florida Conference Office will make the necessary housing request for you.
Deacon Service Opportunities:
Help assist the Prayer Ministers with prayer when necessary.
Help with the confessional line a minimum of 3 confessions times.
Speak to the youth about vocations.
Assist with Mass and/or Adoration if needed.
Vocation Table:
We welcome you to promote your religious community/order with the youth at the conference. If you are in need of a vocation table please indicate so on your registration form. Only one table will be provided per religious community/order.
Cancelation Policy:
If for any reason you are unable to attend the conference you must contact the Steubenville Florida Conference Office at 855-446-5261 or info@steubenvilleflorida.com 5 days prior to arrival. Failure to cancel 5 days prior to arrival the deacon will be responsible for the full housing costs of $149 per night.
SEMINARIAN REGISTRATION - Opens November 19th
Seminarian Costs:
There is no cost for seminarians if you help serve the youth throughout the conference. If you are attending with a youth group and acting as a chaperone you will register as a chaperone ($189) with the link provided from the group leader.
Seminarian Lodging:
$149 per night/per room, plus tax, breakfast included at the Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando (Complimentary Self-Parking)
Seminarian Service Opportunities:
Help assist the Prayer Ministers with prayer when necessary.
Help with the confessional line a minimum of 3 confessions times.
Speak to the youth about vocations.
Serve at Mass and/or Adoration if needed.
Vocation Table:
We welcome you to promote your religious community/order with the youth at the conference. If you are in need of a vocation table please indicate so on your registration form. Only one table will be provided per religious community/order.
RELIGIOUS BROTHERS AND SISTERS - Opens November 19th
Religious Brothers and Sisters Costs:
There is no cost for Religious Brothers or Sisters if you help serve the youth throughout the conference.
Religious Brothers and Sisters Lodging:
One complimentary hotel room will be provided per community/order. Housing needs are asked on the registration form and the Steubenville Florida Conference Office will make the necessary housing request for you.
If additional hotel rooms are needed the cost is $149 per night/per room, plus tax. Breakfast is included at the Rosen Shingle Creel, Orlando.
Religious Brothers and Sisters Service Opportunities:
Help assist the Prayer Ministers with prayer when necessary.
Help assist with Perpetual Adoration in the Chapel.
Speak to the youth about vocations.
Vocation Table:
We welcome you to promote your religious community/order with the youth at the conference. If you are in need of a vocation table please indicate so on your registration form. Only one table will be provided per religious community/order.
Cancelation Policy:
If for any reason you are unable to attend the conference you must contact the Steubenville Florida Conference Office at 855-446-5261 or info@steubenvilleflorida.com 5 days prior to arrival. Failure to cancel 5 days prior to arrival the religious brother or sister will be responsible for the full housing costs of $149 per night.
9939 Universal Blvd. - Orlando, Florida 32819
$149 per night/per room (room holds up to 4 people) plus tax, no resort fee, breakfast included per person
$9 per night additional for parking bus and/or car
All meals are served buffet style in the air conditioned ballroom with plenty of seating for everyone.
Reservation instructions will be provided in your confirmation email after you have registered online.
Bob Rice desires to share the love of God using every talent with which he has been blessed. He is an internationally known speaker, acclaimed musician, inspirational teacher, and innovative writer. Bob received his PhD in Evangelisation from Liverpool Hope University and currently is the director of the Master of Arts in Catechetics and Evangelization Program at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is married to Jennifer and they have seven children. You can keep up with him at bob-rice.com See more
Andrew Laubacher, aka ALOB, was raised in Ventura, California, where he attended Mass, played many sports, hung at the beach and was always into music. He attended Catholic school before switching to a public school because he was “tired of the Catholic rules." In high school, he partied hard. After a serious wake-up call, he decided to attend a Steubenville Youth Conference where he found God. That changed ALOB’s life. ALOB received degrees in theology and philosophy from Franciscan University. Today, his mission is to introduce the freedom and love of Christ through worship music and preaching to modern culture. See more
Father Joseph A. Espaillat II is a priest of the Archdiocese of New York. Growing up in Manhattan, he learned to speak three languages: English, Spanish, and Street! He loves ministering the sacraments: celebrating the holy sacrifice of the Mass, hearing confessions, and proclaiming the Word of God. He also loves working with youth and helping them encounter Christ. Father J enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as playing softball, basketball, and kickball and enjoys watching movies, writing poetry, and rapping. He is also the founder of the ministry Messengers of Christ. See more
Sister Mary Elizabeth Albers is the vocation servant for the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). As a student athlete at Benedictine College, she experienced a profound encounter with Jesus, both in the Eucharist and through solid friendships—three of her basketball teammates also became religious sisters! After graduating and spending two years as a missionary teacher in Belize, Central America, she heard the Lord calling her to be his bride and entered the SOLT Sisters in 2006. Sister Mary Elizabeth currently serves in Corpus Christi, Texas, and speaks internationally on topics of vocation, evangelization, and mission. See more
At a Steubenville conference in 2008, DJ Bernal realized his need for an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. DJ has the great privilege to minister to both middle school and high school students, as well as to young adults and adult groups. This ministry has focused on a relationship with Christ and others (Rom. 8:38-39). Standing upon the charge of the Apostle Paul to Timothy (2 Tim. 4:5), DJ has committed himself to “endure every hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill the duties of the ministry” that Jesus has given him. See more
Sarah Swafford is the founder of Emotional Virtue Ministries and author of the book Emotional Virtue: A Guide to Drama-Free Relationships. She speaks internationally to people of all ages on a variety of topics and has appeared on EWTN’s Life on the Rock, EWTN Live, and is co-host of EWTN’s At the Heart of Relationships. She contributed to Ascension Press’ confirmation program Chosen, YDisciple’s True Beauty, and is a proud team member of chastityproject.com. Sarah and her husband, Dr. Andrew Swafford, reside in Atchison, Kansas, with their four young children, Thomas, Fulton, Cate, and Kolbe. Find out more at emotionalvirtue.com. See more
See what people are saying about the Steubenville Florida experience!
"They bonded as a group and have taken on the responsibility of welcoming new teens and trying to draw in teens that tend to remain in the background. They have stepped up and come up with ideas to incorporate in our youth ministry."
"They were just shining love and so focused on the other kids. Both were able to lead small group discussions and spent some one on one time with some of our group members."
"Before the LEAD week it was always weird trying to tell someone about the faith and how God works. But through the experience with giving my testimony I realized one of the most powerful things I can do is merely tell people of how He's worked in my own life!"
"I wasn't unwilling to be a witness, it was that there was always this fear of rejection that would hold me back. But one of the most beautiful things about LEAD is that it dispels the fear and empowers you to be that witness to others."
Venue Address:
9939 Universal Blvd. - Orlando, Florida 32819
Office Address:
4521 PGA Boulevard #173, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
info@steubenvilleflorida.com
855-446-5261
Fax: 855-446-5261
E-mail: info@steubenvilleflorida.com
Phone: 855-446-5261
Fax: 855-446-5261
Office Address:
4521 PGA Boulevard #173, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Venue Address:
9939 Universal Blvd. - Orlando, Florida 32819
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