Each year, the Diocese of Green Bay pilgrimages with nearly 200 students to a Steubenville Youth Conference to encounter the love and peace of Christ, our Savior and Our King. This year, we are offering two pilgrimages--one weekend trip and one extended 7-day! Look below for more FAQ concerning Steubenville:
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2020 REgistration opening Soon! Final payments due by July 1st.
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Mini Pilgrimage
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Extended Pilgrimage
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Important Dates for group Leaders:
April 3: Scholarship Applications due to the St. Paul Conference (Mini trip ONLY--no Diocesan scholarships available)
May 1: 1. Diocesan Registrations & Deposits are due + Cancellation policy goes into effect
2. Down payments due to Diocese: $100 per person - once a person completes the diocesan liability form, they are
required to pay the down payment as stated in the registration. Parish groups should collect individual deposits and send in one large check to the Diocese. Deposits are non-refundable & non-transferable.
**If anyone cancels from May 1st-31st, he or she or their parish, is responsible for 50% of the trip cost **
June 15: 1. Conference Online Liability Form for St. Paul due - to be completed by each individual
2. Conference Online Liability Form for St. Louis due - to be completed by each individual
June to July: If anyone cancels during this time, he or she, or their parish leader, is responsible for 100% of the trip cost
July 1: Remaining Money to Diocese Due! Groups should collect payment from individual students
and send one check to the Diocese
May 1: 1. Diocesan Registrations & Deposits are due + Cancellation policy goes into effect
2. Down payments due to Diocese: $100 per person - once a person completes the diocesan liability form, they are
required to pay the down payment as stated in the registration. Parish groups should collect individual deposits and send in one large check to the Diocese. Deposits are non-refundable & non-transferable.
**If anyone cancels from May 1st-31st, he or she or their parish, is responsible for 50% of the trip cost **
June 15: 1. Conference Online Liability Form for St. Paul due - to be completed by each individual
2. Conference Online Liability Form for St. Louis due - to be completed by each individual
June to July: If anyone cancels during this time, he or she, or their parish leader, is responsible for 100% of the trip cost
July 1: Remaining Money to Diocese Due! Groups should collect payment from individual students
and send one check to the Diocese
FAQ about a Steubenville Youth Conference
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What is a Steubenville Youth Conference?
For the past 40 years, high school youth from across the United States have had their faith awakened and their hearts set on a fire through a personal encounter with Jesus at a Steubenville Conference. This summer, over 54,000 teens and their leaders will be a part of this movement of grace at one of our 25 conferences. (Steubenvilleconferences.com) What is the difference between the two pilgrimages (mini and extended) if they are going to the same place? Each year, we try to provide a variety of experiences for teens. A shorter pilgrimage allows teens to experience the conference in a weekend's time where the longer pilgrimage allows for an extended time before and after the conference to bond, digest the encounter, and learn how to grow in their faith life as they head home. Both of the groups will meet up at the same conference (starting on Friday night going until Sunday mid-day) which is on the campus of the University of St. Thomas in MN. Why is it called Steubenville? Steubenville is a city in Ohio. This city is the home to Franciscan University of Steubenville who started these conferences on their campus 40 years ago. They now sponsor satellite conferences around the nation. Can students come if their parish isn't coming as a group? Yes; however, we HIGHLY encourage parishes to come as groups because in those parish groups, communities of disciples can more readily form. We do allow students to come without a parish or, as we call you "Lost Sheep," and are encouraged to register with an adult parent or guardian. |
Who can attend a Steubenville Conference?
The Steubenville Youth Conferences serve high school students, those entering 9th- 12th grades or who will have just graduated from high school. To be eligible to attend, teens must have at least completed 8th grade Who are the chaperones? Each parish who brings students are asked to provide chaperones from their parish. We believe strongly that relationships are central to the faith growth of anyone, so we strongly encourage parishes bring parents, adults or young adults from their parish, youth minsters, religious education coordinators and directors, and pastors on this pilgrimage. Each group must provide their own adult chaperones. Our safe environment policy requires one adult chaperone (21 and over) per eight minors. Minimally, there shall be one adult chaperone for any male minors and one female adult chaperone for any female minors. All chaperones must be VIRTUS trained and pass a background check through your parish or school group. Are there requirements for chaperones? - VIRTUS trained, background check, at least 21 years old - Love Jesus + be a Catholic Christian witness to the teens - Talk with teens, learn about them, and get to know more about them as the pilgrimage progresses - Serve as a small group leader with another chaperone, high school leadership team member (don't worry - we will provide training!) - Be a joyful presence to the teens! Testimonials Extended Trip video from last year! Mini Trip video from last year! |
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Parish Planning Materials
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