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Pax Christi Youth Ministry Steubenville 2016 Information Packet
Pax Christi Youth Ministry Steubenville 2016 Information Packet
Theme: Thirst - July 15-17, 2016 Just before He died on the cross, Jesus said “I Thirst.” Assuming He wanted something to drink, the soldier standing guard by the cross gave Our Lord a sponge dipped in bitter wine. But Jesus wasn’t thirsting for something to drink. Instead, His statement should be interpreted as
“I thirst…for souls!”
EXPERIENCE CHRIST’S LOVE Why Steubenville?
A Steubenville Youth Conference is primarily an invitation to spiritual growth. For some this
means entering into a personal relationship with God for the first time. For others, this means
a deeper and more mature acceptance of the gospel and the Church as well as a greater zeal
to be a witness for Christ.
The conference weekend is about developing the gifts given at Baptism and sealed at
Confirmation (but you don’t have to be Confirmed to come). It’s about hearing dynamic
speakers instruct and challenge students and adult leaders in prayer, chastity, service, and the
power of the Sacraments. You will discover that Christianity is not for the weak and timid, it is
not a crutch, and it is not boring! It is about meeting hundreds of people on fire for the Lord:
laughing, crying, talking, singing, praying, dancing and being encouraged to take a stand for
Christ.
Ministry Team
Bob Rice - Host Sonar - Worship Fr. Leo (the cooking priest)
Katie Hartfiel Kyle Heimann Liz Cotrupi Pfunder
Visit http://steubenvilleconferences.com/youth/nroch/ for more information about the
Ministry Team at Steubenville Rochester.
What to Expect
A conference and retreat experience is magnified when we step out of the everyday and allow
ourselves to fully detach from the cares of the world. To help you take a step back and be
immersed fully in the retreat experience, we will be spending the nights at Pax Christi in the
Youth Center rather than commuting back home after each night. Also, a Steubenville
Conference experience is about forming close relationships with others in our group and
taking this experience back home with us when we leave. Spending the night together at Pax
Christi will allow us to process what we experienced during the day at the conference every
night and to prepare ourselves well for the next morning.
A typical Schedule for the day will look like this (subject to change…the official schedule for
Steubenville Rochester has not been released yet):
Friday, July 15 Arrive at Pax Christi Youth Center at 1:00pm
Register at Civic Center at 2:00pm
Return to Pax Christi at 10:00pm
Small Groups from 10:00 – 10:30pm
Lights out at 11:00pm
Saturday, July 16 Breakfast at 7:00am
Leave for Civic Center at 7:30am
Return to Pax Christi at 10:00pm
Small Groups from 10:00 – 10:30pm
Lights out at 11:00pm
Sunday, July 17 Breakfast at 7:00am
Conference ends at noon, pick up box lunches and leave Civic
Center to Youth Center
Pack up and debrief at Youth Center 12:30pm – 1:00pm
Please Sign Me Up!
Follow the steps below to walk through the online registration and see the attached waiver to sign for
Pax Christi.
I’m Not Sure Yet And Still Have Questions…
If you still have questions or aren’t quite sure about attending the Steubenville Rochester Conference,
please see the next page on Frequently Asked Questions, or email Dana Petricka at
How to Register
Registration for the Steubenville Rochester Conference is twofold: online through the Partnership for
Youth Website, and filling out a paper copy waiver for Pax Christi Catholic Church.
1. Online Registration
a. Go to the Partnership for Youth Website at http://www.partnershipforyouth.org/
b. Click on “Steubenville North Rochester”
c. Click on “Register Now” in the upper right corner of the page
i. Select “create new account” at the right if you do not have an account
ii. Log in to your account if you already have an account (if you have attended a
Steubenville Rochester Conference in the past, you will already have an account)
d. Once you have an account, go to the home page for registration and select “Register for an
Event,” “Steubenville Rochester,” “Pax Christi Catholic Church” and follow the prompts to
register.
e. You will be required to pay a deposit of $50 to reserve your spot online. You can either
pay this online via credit card or by check through Pax Christi. Please return all deposit
checks to Pax Christi by April 30.
2. Paper Copy Waiver
a. Please fill out the waiver attached to the back of this packet and return to Pax Christi
Catholic Church (along with your deposit of $50, if you do not pay your deposit online) by
April 30. Form may be returned to the parish office between the hours of 8:30am and
4:30pm weekdays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend the Steubenville Rochester Conference?
Incoming high school freshman through graduated high school seniors.
How much is the conference and how do I reserve my spot?
Pax Christi’s conference price is a total of $200 (includes the $50 deposit). Our cost includes the price of travel, food
before and after the conference, and the ability to help send our adult leaders to the conference. You will pay the $50
deposit and register online at the Partnership for Youth website (follow instructions from previous page) to reserve your
spot. The final $150 should be made payable to Pax Christi Catholic Church and will be due June 15.
Are their fundraising opportunities available to help pay the cost?
Yes! Please contact Zach Rawson at [email protected] asap to get involved in the Solid Foundations
fundraising campaign for youth ministry.
What should I bring?
Conference participants should bring modest clothing. All attendees are expected to dress in a fashion that represents
modesty and good taste. Clothing must cover all undergarments and midriffs. Participants may wish to bring a Bible and
a journal to use for prayer, reflection and small group sharing. Attendees may also wish to bring spending money to use
at the conference bookstore and food concessions, and a small backpack or sport-pack to carry any items that may be
needed during conference sessions.
What shouldn’t I bring?
Do not bring skateboards, iPods, laser pointers, radios, or any portable gaming devices as they distract from the purpose
of the conference. Bikini or low cut tops, mini skirts, short shorts, or other inappropriate attire are not to be worn at any
time during the conference. Clothing with vulgar or offensive language or obscene pictures will not be tolerated. Please
refer to the Modestly Policy located on the Group Leader Page.
When will we be attending Sunday Mass?
Sunday Mass typically takes place the Saturday night of the Conference at the Civic Center.
Can a family member visit the Conference?
No. Anyone who is not registered for the conference as a participant, chaperone, or volunteer will not be allowed into
any areas of the event site at any time throughout the entire weekend. This includes Masses, sorry.
What if my teen has a disability or food allergy?
No problem! We are happy to accommodate the special disability needs or dietary needs of an individual in your group.
All special needs can be noted in your online registration. Please inform the PFY office as soon as possible in order for us
to best accommodate a specific need. We will do our best to make arrangements for requests made in advance; onsite
requests may not be able to be accommodated.
*If we did not answer the question you have, please either see the FAQ website at
http://www.partnershipforyouth.org/faq/
Pax Christi Youth Ministry
Parental/Guardian Consent Form and Liability Waiver
Name of Event: Steubenville (current 8-12 grades) Location/Destination: Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN Dates & Times: July 15-17 Method of Transportation: Carpool/Bus Leader/Supervisor Dana Petricka Cost + Due Date: $200 ($50 due April 30) PARENTAL CONSENT/LIABILITY WAIVER/MEDICAL RELEASE: I,_________________________________, grant permission for _______________________________ to participate in this parish event which requires transportation to a location away from the
Parent’s or Guardian’s Name(printed) Child’s Name(printed) parish site. This activity will take place under the guidance and direction of parish employees and/or volunteers from Pax Christi Catholic Church. As parent and/or legal guardian, I remain legally responsible for any personal actions taken by the above named minor (“participant”). I agree on behalf of myself, my child named herein, or our heirs, successors, and assigns, to hold harmless and defend Pax Christi Catholic Church, its officers, directors, employees and agents, and the Diocese of Winona, its employees and agents, chaperons, or representatives associated with the event, from any claim arising from or in connection with my child attending the event or in connection with any illness or injury (including death) or cost of medical treatment in connection therewith, and I agree to compensate the parish, its officers, directors and agents, and the Diocese of Winona, its employees and agents and chaperons, or representative associated with the event for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses which may incur in any action brought against them as a result of such injury or damage, unless such claim arises from the negligence of the parish/diocese. MEDICAL MATTERS & MEDICATION INFORMATION: I hereby warrant that to the best of my knowledge, my child is in good health, and I assume all responsibility for the health of my child. Of the following statements pertaining to medical matters please initial only those that are applicable. _____ In the event of an emergency, I hereby give permission to transport my child to a hospital for emergency medical or surgical treatment. I wish to be advised prior to any further
treatment by the hospital or doctor. In the event of an emergency, if you are unable to reach me at my given numbers, contact my child’s listed emergency contact. _____ In the event it comes to the attention of the parish, its officers, directors and agents, and the Diocese of Winona, chaperones, or representatives associated with the activity, that my
child becomes ill with symptoms such as headache, vomiting, sore throat, fever, diarrhea, I want to be called. _____ No medication of any type, whether prescription or nonprescription, may be administered to my child unless the situation is life threatening and emergency treatment is required. _____ I hereby grant permission for non-prescription medication (i.e. non-aspirin products such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, throat lozenges, cough syrup) to be given to my child if
deemed appropriate. Medication(s) my child is currently taking: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My child will bring all such medications necessary, and such medications will be well-labeled. Concise directions for seeing that my child takes the above named medications, including dosage and frequency of dosage is as follows: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SPECIFIC MEDICAL INFORMATION: Pax Christi Catholic Church will take reasonable care to see that the following information will be held in confidence. □ Allergic reactions? □ Physical limitations? □ Medically prescribed diet? Date of most recent tetanus/diphtheria immunization __________________ □ Subject to chronic homesickness, emotional reactions to new situations, sleepwalking, bedwetting, fainting? □ Other _________________________________________________________ □ Has been recently exposed to contagious disease or conditions, such as: mumps; measles; chickenpox; etc… if so list date and disease/condition below. Notes about any of the checkboxes above and/or anything else you would like us to be aware of: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Family Health Plan Carrier_________________________________________________________________ Policy # __________________________________________________________________ Family Doctor ______________________________________________ Clinic _______________________________________________ Phone Number ____________________________________ PHOTO DISCLAIMER: _____ I hereby authorize and give full consent, without limitation or reservation, to Pax Christi Catholic Church to publish any photograph or video in which my student (named above)
appears while participating in any program associated with the parish.. There will be on compensation for use of any photograph or video at the time of publication or in the future. Participant Information: Name_______________________________________________ Sex Male/Female Mobile Number_____________________ (First & Last) (circle one) (Optional) Text? □ Yes □ No Graduation Year _________ Birthdate _________ Email _______________________________________________________ (Optional) Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Street) (City, State, & Zip Code) Parent/Guardian Information: Name______________________________ Relationship_____________________ Contact Number ___________________ Text? □ Yes □ No Name ______________________________ Relationship _____________________ Contact Number ___________________ (Optional) (Optional) (Optional) Text? □ Yes □ No Primary E-mail____________________________________________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact Info: Name ______________________________________ Primary # ____________________ Secondary #___________________ (In case we can’t contact a Parent/Guardian) (Optional) As a parent/guardian I agree to all the above stated considerations and conditions.
Parent/Guardian Signature:
___________________________________________________________________________Date ________________________
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