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What People Are Saying

This conference was AMAZING! It changed my life. The priests were awesome along with all of the leaders and entertainment. I especially enjoyed Eucharistic Adoration! It was so powerful and moving. » Read More
— Teen
I felt so relieved and free from all my sin. I felt like the weight of the world was lifted off of my shoulders. I felt the Holy Spirit in my soul. It was something I had never felt before in my life. » Read More
— Teen
I loved the conference! They are all life changing things and I just wish that more people knew about them! » Read More
— Teen
The speakers and workshops were great, but the best part of the trip was definitely adoration. The music was better than I expected; so much that I can't stop singing them. » Read More
— Teen
I was a priest who attended this conference. The content was solid, orthodox and dynamic! » Read More
— Priest
Once again I saw s break down their barriers and be open to Christ. I greatly appreciated the extra focus on confession throughout the weekend. Several of my teens were able to feel they have started on a new path. » Read More
— Youth Minister
The talks were engaging, relevant, and my youth really enjoyed them. Steubenville is an example of what's right with the Church. The Sacraments are central and it really showed at this conference. » Read More
— Youth Minister
All I wanted was for God to show me that He loved me and He did, very clearly, at Saturday night Adoration during the procession. It was one of the most beautiful things I've ever experienced and I can't wait to become "Rooted in Christ" next year! » Read More
— Teen
I had an amazing experience with God and he completely changed my outlook on how I was living my life. I think adoration on Saturday night is the most beautiful and probably intense thing I have ever experienced. – I thought everything was amazing!! Bei » Read More
— Teen
This conference was awesome! It helped me open my eyes up to God more & now I want him in my life SO MUCH MORE!!! » Read More
— Teen

Frequently Asked Questions

What are High School Youth Conferences?
These conferences are specialized to address the resources and needs of today’s Catholic youth, organized on a regional level. With an exciting lineup of speakers, musicians, and presenters, the High School Youth Conferences will challenge Catholic youth to stand firm in their faith, rely upon the awesome power of Jesus Christ who is their guide, friend, and Savior, and to show that faith to the world.

The Sacraments are the highlight of the weekend. Teens will join in two dynamic Eucharistic Liturgies during the weekend and will be given numerous opportunities to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. There are also powerful times of Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration. Many youth have come to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit through this weekend.

If your teens are beginning their walk with Christ, needing strength to continue the journey, or just ready to rejoice in the many blessings He has given, then this is the conference for you!

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Where will the participants join their group on Friday?
Franciscan LEAD staff will provide transportation to the conference site on Friday for all Franciscan LEAD participants, so they will be at the youth conference location upon your arrival at the conference on Friday afternoon. They must join their group by dinner on Friday because their meal plan begins with their group for the weekend conference. 
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Who should apply for Franciscan LEAD?
Franciscan LEAD is for youth who are passionate about their Catholic faith, active in their youth group, and ready to step up to the next level of leadership through evangelization and discipleship training. 
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What is Franciscan LEAD?
Franciscan LEAD is a five-day, Christ-centered, sacrament-soaked, prayer-fueled immersion in Catholic teachings on Leadership, Evangelization, And Discipleship inspired by the life and witness of St. Francis of Assisi. The philosophy of Franciscan LEAD is to teach authentic, lasting leadership that flows from intimacy with Christ, so we first seek to engage youth in a personal relationship with Christ and then give them the tools to share their faith with others.  
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What is the Franciscan LEAD acceptance process?
After the application has been reviewed, the conference office will send the youth and the referral person an email detailing whether or not the youth is accepted. No payment for Franciscan LEAD is received until after the applicant is accepted. Once the applicant is accepted, all travel and payment information will be emailed to both the youth and referral person. 
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Can youth be considered for Franciscan LEAD if they have never attended a Franciscan University of Steubenville Youth Conference?
Yes. Applicants do not need to have attended a Steubenville Youth Conference to apply for Franciscan LEAD. 
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When does Franciscan LEAD take place?
Franciscan LEAD is offered the week before all of our 18 youth conferences. The training begins on the Monday evening before the Steubenville Youth Conference weekend and runs through Friday afternoon.  On Friday afternoon, Franciscan LEAD participants join their youth group when they arrive on site for the weekend conference. Therefore, each Franciscan LEAD applicant must be a registered conference participant with their group for the weekend.
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What is the age requirement for applying?
Youth can apply for Franciscan LEAD for the summer after their freshman year in high school through the summer after their senior year in high school. 
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Will youth be considered if they apply for Franciscan LEAD a second year?
Yes, however youth must go through the entire application process again and priority will be given to new applicants.  Previous participation in Franciscan LEAD does not guarantee acceptance.
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How are travel arrangements made?
Once the participant is accepted to the program, they are responsible for arranging their own travel to the site on Monday and notifying the Steubenville Youth Conference registration office of their travel plans after acceptance. Please do not make travel arrangements until after the applicant is accepted. If a participant will be flying into the local airport on Monday, we will arrange pickup for the youth. We will not arrange transportation back to the airport on Sunday following the conference weekend. 
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Steubenville Main Campus

Eucharistic Procession at the Steubenville Catholic Youth Conference

In the summer of 1976, the Steubenville Youth Conferences began at Franciscan University’s campus in Steubenville, Ohio. While the youth conferences have spread to 13 additional locations across the nation, Franciscan University’s campus continues to host 4 youth conferences each summer. With the campus’s rich spiritual environment, Franciscan University provides a setting to guide youth into a deeper relationship with Jesus through a weekend conference centered on Eucharistic Adoration and the sacrament of reconciliation.

2011 Main Campus Dates

  • Steubenville Main Campus 1- June 15-17, 2012
  • Steubenville Main Campus 2- June 22-24, 2012
  • Steubenville Main Campus 3- June 29-July 1, 2012
  • Steubenville Main Campus 4- July 13-15, 2012

Steubenville Main Campus 1

June 15-17, 2012

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Steubenville Main Campus 2

June 22-24, 2012

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Steubenville Main Campus 3

June 29, 2012-July 1, 2012

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Steubenville Main Campus 4

July 13-15, 2012

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Pricing: $175 On-Campus, and $150 Off-Campus

More Information about Steubenville Main Campus

Registration Information

Form Packet

Packing, Planning, and Arrival

Attendee Information

Housing and Meals

Child Protection Policy

On-Campus Terms and Conditions

  

Questions about Steubenville Main Campus

Phone: 1-800-437-8368
Main Campus Youth Conference Fax: 740-284-5494
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