Concurrent Sessions—Round A

Friday, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

A1 Romance without Regret

GCCC: Battelle Hall

Some think that “chastity” simply means “not having sex.” But that is mere abstinence: what you can not do and can not have. Chastity is more than that; it is about what you can do and have right now: a chaste lifestyle that brings freedom, respect, peace, and romance without regret.

Speakers: Jason and Crystalina Evert
Musical Warm-up Artist: Chris Padgett

A2 You Snooze, You Lose! Wake Up To Prayer

GCCC: Hall C

Do not fall asleep to the mystery movie of your life! Open your eyes to the sacred. John Angotti and Lisa Ferlita Bagladi lead you through powerful music, dance, and drama to find out how prayer starts in your very own body and leads you to the heart of Christ. Wakefulness here will bring all the peace and joy you desire!

Speakers: John Angotti, Lisa Ferlita Bagladi
Musical Warm-up Artist: Sarah Bauer

A3 You Want Me to Love Who?

GCCC: Hall D

Jesus called us to love our enemies. What does that really mean? Join us as we explore how we are called to love God, others, and ourselves in everyday ways.

Speakers: Apex Ministries, Tammy Evevard
Musical Warm-up Artist: Vince Nims

A4 Bishop Roundtable Discussion (young people only)

GCCC: D141 through D145, D240 through D246
Spend time with bishops from throughout the United States discussing a variety of issues important to young people today. Each group will include a bishop, a facilitator, and young people for open dialogue on topics of your choosing. Do not miss this great opportunity!

Concurrent Sessions - Round B

Friday, 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

B1 The Holy Eucharist—Historically Speaking

GCCC: Battelle Hall

Why do we do what we do throughout the Mass? For everything in the liturgy there is a historical reason and that still has meaning today. From the lighted candles (needed to light those dark catacombs!) to the bows and genuflections, there is a story of how it came to be and why we still do it.

Speaker: Fr. James W. Kiernan with Who Do You Say I Am

B2 Catholics ‘R Us!

GCCC: Hall C

Get ready to laugh and learn about the gift of our Catholic heritage! Expect the unexpected with Catholic comedian and storyteller Doug Brummel and his crazy “cast of characters!” Together we will learn to connect our faith into everyday life in a way that reminds us of why we are proud to be Catholic!

Speaker: Doug Brummel
Musical Warm-up Artist: Friends of Jesus

B3 The Unfolding Story of God

GCCC: Hall D

ValLimar uses storytelling, song, and movement to trace the unfolding story of God, from creation to separation to redemption and resurrection. How does this story resonate in our lives as young Catholics? How does the continually unfolding story of God impact the daily choices we make as practicing Catholics?

Speaker: ValLimar Jansen
Musical Warm-up Artist: Sal Solo

B4 Bishop Roundtable Discussion (young people only)

GCCC: D141 through D145, D240 through D246
Spend time with bishops from throughout the United States discussing a variety of issues important to young people today. Each group will include a bishop, a facilitator, and young people for open dialogue on topics of your choosing. Do not miss this great opportunity!

Concurrent Sessions - Round C

Saturday, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

C1 Do Life

GCCC: Battelle Hall

The Gospel of Life is about true relationships, being real with ourselves and one another. We might be “plugged in,” but are we really connected? Let us do life, make it sacred and real, and face the things that zap life out of us! Jesse and Pam will remind us that, as Catholics, we must do our part to inspire others to value life as the beautiful gift God made it to be. The Gospel of Life is the message of love.

Speakers: Pam Heil, Jesse Manibusan
Musical Warm-up Artist: Josh Blakesley

C2 XLT

GCCC: Hall C

Join us for XLT, a powerful ninety minutes of preaching, praise, and worship, including time spent in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament! Catholic recording artist Matt Maher and his band will be live, leading us into worship. Life Teen’s own Mark Hart, the Bible Geek®, will be speaking, joined by special guest Bishop Sam Jacobs. Do not miss this opportunity to praise and adore our Lord Jesus Christ!

Speakers: Mark Hart, Bishop Sam Jacobs, with Matt Maher

C3 Beautiful Disaster

GCCC: Hall D

We are all awkward, lonely, and feel like we do not fit in from time to time. If you have ever felt like a freak, geek, dork, or loser this concurrent session is for you. Presented by two of the biggest freaks around, John and Bob will take an honest look at who we truly are before our heavenly Father. We will celebrate together that we are all beautiful disasters.

Speakers: John Beaulieu, Bob Perron
Musical Warm-up Artist: Joia Farmer