2012 Franciscan University Youth Conference Theme: The Eighth Day


We are pleased to announce the summer 2012 theme for the Franciscan University of Steubenville High School Youth Conferences: The Eighth Day.

The eighth day. But for us a new day has dawned: the day of Christ's Resurrection. The seventh day completes the first creation. The eighth day begins the new creation. Thus, the work of creation culminates in the greater work of redemption. The first creation finds its meaning and its summit in the new creation in Christ, the splendor of which surpasses that of the first creation.
—Catechism of the Catholic Church 349

But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.”
—Isaiah 43:1

The Eighth Day begins the new creation. We are living in the Eighth Day; a phrase used to refer to God’s ongoing work of redemption through Jesus Christ in the day that knows no evening (CCC 1166). Jesus came to teach us how to live, suffered and died for our sins, and conquered death through His Resurrection.

The summer of 2012, we will journey into the reality of Christ’s redemption and what it means for our lives today! And as we enter into the many challenges we face as Christians today, Isaiah 43:1 reminds us to fear not! Our God, who created us, is calling us by name, offering us the gift of redemption, and claiming us for Himself to protect and love. Join us summer 2012 to dive deeper into this great love!   

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What People Are Saying:

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
I loved the conference! They are all life changing things and I just wish that more people knew about them! » Read More
— Teen
I didn't want to go. But after listening for about 12 hours of the conference, I realized that I had let life cover up my love for the Lord. Even though I was their as a support cast, the words washed over me and made me better! » Read More
— Adult Leader
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. I loved meeting new people from New York, Maryland, India » Read More
— Teen
I've never felt so close to God in my entire life! The music... was so fun to dance to and got you to think and really connect with God!! » Read More
— Teen
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
What I found to be the best part was the fact that the weekend wasn't just about God and me, but it was about God in everything I do. I came back home knowing there was a change in my heart. » 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
Each day for me was like God was exposing a problem in the way I was living my life, and then healing it. » Read More
— Participant