All posts by Susie Boone

Joe Melendrez

June 17, 2017UncategorizedSusie Boone

Saturday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Will be at the Middle School Track

Joe Melendrez is a professional youth minister, inspirational speaker, and Catholic performer who welcomes new opportunities to bring forth the Kingdom of God. Since 2008, he has dedicated his life to helping others, especially youth, grow deeper in prayer and stronger in faith. Joe travels across the country and around the world, speaking and performing at churches and schools. (He even had the opportunity to perform for Pope Benedict XVI at World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain!)

Joe’s music covers a wide variety of faith focused topics, from Understanding the Sacraments, to Preparing for Heaven. It is not uncommon to see enthusiastic participants of all ages, from middle schoolers to senior citizens, pumping their fists in the air, while praising God, during one of Joe’s high energy concerts.

Joe specializes in innovative forms of evangelization, such as God Swagg Apparel, a cutting edge, faith-based clothing line designed to help you, REP WHAT YOU BELIEVE!

Joe’s BA in Religious Studies, allows him to produce truly transformative retreats that are engaging and rich in spiritual content, resulting in an always exciting faith-filled experience!

11:00 am Saturday | Jimmy Mitchell

June 17, 2017Middle School TrackSusie Boone

GICC International Ballrooms

Jimmy Mitchell is a speaker and musician in Nashville, Tennessee who believes that beauty will change the world. He’s the founder and chief curator of Love Good, a media discovery platform and crowdfunding initiative that accompanies young people and artists who are transforming culture with beauty.

He frequently travels the world with the mission of helping others fall in love with God and realize their capacity for holiness. Mitchell’s original piano compositions can be found on iTunes, Spotify and radio formats across America.

His voice and heart can also be heard regularly as the host of The Love Good Podcast. Like most people who live in Nashville, he loves good music, old books, local coffee, craft beer and big families.

1:55 pm Saturday | Fernanda Gómez

June 17, 2017UncategorizedSusie Boone

Exhibit Hall A, B

Fernanda Gómez posee una licenciatura en ciencias de la educación de la Universidad Anáhuac de México y una maestría en dirección y administración de capital humano de la Universidad Panamericana de Guadalajara. Adicionalmente, Fernanda tiene estudios de teología del cuerpo los cuales realizó en el instituto Theology of the Body en Philadelphia. Actualmente es instructora del método de planificación familiar natural “Creighton Model Fertility Care” y ofrece orientación a jóvenes en el campo del amor y la sexualidad.

Fernanda Gómez holds a bachelor’s degree in education sciences from The Anahuac University, Mexico, and a master’s degree in human resources management from the Pan-American University of Guadalajara. She also has a degree in theology of the body from the Theology of the Body Institute in Philadelphia. Currently, Gómez is an instructor in the natural family planning method, “Creighton Model Fertility Care,” and offers guidance in the field of love and sexuality to young people.

3:15 pm Saturday | Fr. Larry Richards

June 17, 2017UncategorizedSusie Boone

Exhibit Hall C, D

Fr. Larry Richards was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ordained to the priesthood in 1989 for the Diocese of Erie, he serves as pastor of St. Joseph Church/Bread of Life Community in Erie. Fr. Richards is the founder and president of The Reason for Our Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading the Good News by educating others about Jesus Christ and the Catholic faith through CDs, DVDs and books. He is also the author of several books and a host of several radio shows