Seating is assigned for all main sessions in the Exhibit Hall. Please see your group leader for seating assignments. There is open seating for the men’s and women’s sessions and all workshops.
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Smoking & Alcohol Policy/ Wi-Fi Access
Smoking & Alcohol Policy
Except for designated outside areas, all conference venues are smoke-free facilities. During the conference, we ask all participants, including adult chaperones, to refrain from smoking. The consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited during the weekend.
Wi-Fi Access
There is an open Wi-Fi network available at the Convention Center. Speed will fluctuate based on the numbers of users at any given time.
Map
Session Entry
In an attempt to seat everyone fairly, we have devised a system for assigned seats during the event. Each group will be assigned to a seating section and group of seats. Your group MUST sit in their assigned seats. Please keep in mind, the entire venue is sold out; there are no open seats available.
Seating will be assigned for two periods, Friday evening through Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening through Sunday morning. Before each main session, please pay particular attention to the section and rows your group is assigned and the recommended entry door your group should use. This information will be provided to group leaders at check in on Friday.
Dress Code/Lost & Found
Dress Code
All participants, including adults, are expected to dress appropriately in modest attire. Low-cut tops, mini skirts, short shorts, or clothing with offensive language or obscene pictures are not allowed.
Lost & Found
Lost & Found is located at the Information Desk in the convention center lobby. If you realize after the conference that you lost something, call 303-715-3178 within two weeks to claim your items.
Prayer Ministry
First Line of Defense
Thank you for your yes to care for and minister to the youth at the Steubenville Youth Conference!
The group leader and adult chaperones are the primary ministers to the youth on the weekend. Please be sure to share all of this information with all adult chaperones and religious in your group.
The Team of Prayer Ministers
Prayer ministers will be wearing orange shirts and will be available on Friday and Saturday night. They may approach you to ask if you need assistance. Feel free to approach a prayer minister for help.
Role of Prayer Ministry
The role of prayer ministry is to serve and support you and your chaperones by offering spiritual assistance to the youth in your group. Prayer ministry is an extension of the ministry done by the ministry team from the stage and by you as the group leader and chaperones. They can assist you if there are several youth that need attention or if there is a particular situation that you and your chaperones are unsure how to handle.
Remaining Present
If a prayer minister does assist your youth, it is ideal to have an adult chaperone from your group present to watch over and pray with them also. It is good for the youth to have a familiar person present. In addition, it is the adult chaperone who will be going home with the youth. Therefore, he or she can continue to pray for and with the youth at home if needed. If this is not possible, know that the prayer minister will encourage the youth and let them know that group leaders and chaperones are there for them, if need be.
Mike Gormley
Michael Gormley, aka “Gomer,” is the co-host of Catching Foxes, a podcast for young adults that discusses the collision of faith and culture. Gomer has an MA in theology and Christian ministry from Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he met his wife, Shannon, the mother of his four kids. He works full time at a parish in Texas, coordinating young adult and adult evangelization, and he runs a side hustle called LayEvangelist.com.
Josh Blakesley – Worship Leader
Josh Blakesley has acknowledged a simple calling: to make music that moves people into prayer and action. Josh and his band mates have dedicated themselves to making quality music for the Church and spreading the Gospel. He has led music for 20-plus years at various events, churches, festivals, and conferences, including the Steubenville Conferences. In addition to touring, songwriting, and producing, Josh serves as the assistant music director at his home church in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Megan Mastroianni
Megan Mastroianni has spoken to people all over the country and beyond about the mercy and love of God. She is very passionate about her relationship with Christ and has a sincere desire to inspire people to deeper intimacy with him. Megan currently lives in Philadelphia and serves as the associate director of Anthem, the youth and young adult ministry for the Archdiocese.
Unity in Faith, Hope, and Love
Thursday Evening Session
In the Chapel
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Deacon Ralph Poyo
Deacon Ralph Poyo grounds his 30-year ministry in his relationship with the Lord and the power of the Holy Spirit. He founded a new Ohio-based apostolate called New Evangelization Ministries that serves pastors and parish staff, equipping them with training, resources, and strategies for evangelization. Deacon Poyo leads parish missions as well as retreats for men, women, youth, and parish staff around the country. He is extremely passionate about helping people experience the person of Christ in everyday life.
Amy McEntee
Kimberly Kay Cox
Mark Mogilka
Armando Cervantes
Anna Betancourt
Andrea Chavez-Kopp