Lost & Found
If you have lost an item anywhere in the hotel, please check with our Info Desk located on the 4th floor and then contact the hotel’s Loss Prevention department at the front desk or by calling 713-654-1777
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Meals
Included in your conference registration are 3 meals. Conference wristbands must be worn by adults to receive meal. Children must be accompanied by wristband wearing parent to receive meal.
Friday Dinner (6:00pm – 7:00pm)
Saturday Lunch (11:00pm – 12:30pm)
Saturday Dinner (5:00pm – 7:00pm)
All meals will be served across the street from Discovery Green on the Lindsey Waterside Landing and Garden (link to Discovery Green Map). Friday Dinner will coincide with our Friday Family Festival located on the lawn over in front of the Anheuser-Busch Stage (link to Discovery Green Map).
If you’d rather take advantage of being downtown and all the good eats of Houston, here’s a Downtown Houston Dining Guide.
Want a little more adventure? Check out this guide to the Historic District and Market Square Park just down the road from the conference
Rules and Regulations
You are an adult. We don’t need to tell you how to be respectful of others and the hotel facilities. Use your common sense. Don’t try to impress that cute girl in a way that could get you or someone else injured. Don’t forget to pick up your kids from childcare on time. Don’t do anything illegal. Be loving to those in your ten-foot radius including the hotel worker who may not have a good attitude because they don’t get to attend the conference.
Wristbands
Wristbands
Conference wristbands provided at check in are required to enter all and any conference sessions for adults. Kids do not need conference wristbands, but MUST be accompanied by an adult.
The hotel will provide a different wristband for the Pool Deck upon check in. Commuters DO NOT have access to hotel amenities such as the Pool Deck and gym. Only those registered to stay at the hotel will have access to these areas.
Emergency Contact/ First Aid
Emergency Contact
(832) 209-2190 ext. 4
First Aid
First aid is located on the 3rd floor in “Westchase”
Chapel
The Conference Chapel is located on the 4th floor in Salon E and available for quiet prayer all day Saturday. The chapel will be open TIMES TBD. If you would like to sign up for a Holy Hour, please click here.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available in Salon E of the Texan Ballroom on the 4th floor during the following hours on Saturday:
9am-12pm
5pm-7pm
Gratia Plena Counseling
Ever wanted to speak to a counselor? What about a Catholic counselor?
Meet Gratia Plena, a nonprofit Catholic counseling agency that offers counseling and spiritual guidance faithful to the teachings, values and traditions of the Catholic Church.
During Encounter, our licensed therapists will be providing Mental Health First-Aid (mental health consultations) during lunch and dinner breaks. If you are interest in this free, confidential service, click the link below to sign up for a complimentary 15-minute visit with a licensed counselor this weekend.
You can also stop by the Gratia Plena table for more information on services provided around the Houston area.
Gratia Plena is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which opened in early 2012 for mental health and addictions counseling, designed especially for service to the Catholic community.
Ladies Lounge
You don’t need to go to the bathroom in groups to get a moment of girls’ only time this weekend. Pop into the Ladies Lounge located in the David Mitzner room on the 4th floor any time from 8:30 am to 10 pm on Saturday to visit, nurse, or craft. Supplies for DIY earrings, watercolor, metal stamping and even a Bedazzler will be waiting for you…not to mention our foot massager.
Don’t feel like you have to bring your “playful” kids out of Mass on Sunday morning, but if you do, the Lounge will be open with a live stream of Sunday sessions.
Join us for Mary, Martha, and Mimosa
Saturday Morning 9am – 10am
Do you identify with one (or more) of these words? Then join us in the Ladies Lounge for free mimosas and morning reflection by Katie Hartfiel (of Woman in Love). Mimosas are first come first serve and for 21+. Bring a journal and a friend!
7-17 Year Olds
Adore Ministries is excited to have our mission partner, The Pines Catholic Camp, here again for their legendary one day summer camp experience for your elementary – high schoolers. The Pines Missionary Counselors have got all sorts of camp games, swimming, and fun so you can rest assured your kids are engaged and having a blast during your time at the sessions on Saturday!
3-6 Year Olds
Kidventure was such a hit last year, we are excited to bring them back for the second year in a row for a one day summer camp experience to the Marriott for your preschool – kindergarteners. Get ready for loads of fun with costumes, make believe play and even an indoor Gaga pit!
Amy McEntee
Kimberly Kay Cox
Mark Mogilka
Armando Cervantes
Anna Betancourt
Andrea Chavez-Kopp