The Steubenville Youth Conference 2023

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Blue Knights

This program is focused on the virtues, characteristics and qualities of a true young man of God. There is a focus on the lives of particular male Saints and how they used their faith and love for God to overcome obstacles and to live a life of truth.

The inspiration for this program is St. Joseph himself. We take into consideration the different ages of the boys, so the instruction and hands-on activities will differ. We are blessed to have two amazing Catholic men from our parish facilitate this group. 

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• Growing in virtue and the study of the Saints.

• Cool crafts and hands-on activities.

• Onsite service projects.

• Making friendships that will grow with time and grow in a sense of a true Catholic boys’ community.

• Field trips, sports, games and fun

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All boys: 1st through 5th Grade are welcome to join.

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When:

Meetings are on 2 - Sundays of each month.

(second and third)

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Time:

11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Where:

Saint Joseph Room - Parish Life Center

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Our first meeting is on September 11, 2022

You may join at any time.

Girls in 6th, 7th and 8th Grade
Sundays (second & third)
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
First Meeting: September 11, 2022

We will focus on the girl’s gifts and talents and how to recognize them. Perspective is core when we discuss the many issues of their lives and knowing they are good enough, smart enough, pretty enough, and perfect in the eyes of God their Father. 
 

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• Using the Bible

• Journaling

• Knowing how God speaks to us specifically in His Word

• Lectio Devina and journaling

• Small group discussions, games and lots of laughs

• Service projects and field trips

• Creating a community of Sisters in Christ

GIRLS WITH PURPOSE

Girls in 5th Grade
Sundays (second & third)

9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
First Meeting: September 11, 2022

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The group inspiration is St. Catherine of Sienna, who said:

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 “Be what God meant for you to be,

and you will set the world on fire.”

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Girls will learn how to overcome some of the difficult obstacles in today’s world and their friend circles at this age using their faith and God’s Word to make it happen. 

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• Study of Saints, reflection, application

• Instruction on how to apply specific virtues.

• Using the Bible

• Lectio Devina

• Journaling

• Knowing how to turn to God’s Word in all circumstances

• Small group discussions

• Faith-inspired crafts/games

• Service projects and food

THEOLOGY OF THE BODY

Students in 8th through 12th Grade are welcome.

 We will meet on Tuesday Evenings.

 From: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m

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This study is for all students in 8th through 12th grade and is one of the greatest teachings of the Catholic church inspired by the writings of Saint Pope John Paul, II. 

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• Understand the beauty of masculinity and femininity

• Come to live in authentic freedom, love and happiness

• Learn tools to navigate challenging topics including gender, pornography and same-sex marriage

• Learn what healthy relationships look like, and how to live a life to be all they were created to be

• Understand they have a purpose

• Small group discussions with no judgement
  To become secure in who they are and not influenced by the messages of the world being thrown at them all day long.

• To be able to put their relationships in the right context with God’s plan and experience the freedom and happiness that comes with that

• Being able to help navigate the difficult decisions about themselves, their self-worth and image, and the need to fit in