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Paul J. Kim
Paul J. Kim is one of the most sought-after Catholic speakers in America. The way he presents is a rare gift to witness and has impacted people of all ages in 48 states and in 16 countries over the past decade. Moving his audiences from laughter in one moment, to deep reflection and prayer in another; Paul utilizes his many talents (i.e. music – beatboxing, comedy, inspirational talks) to communicate the Gospel message of Christ to people in a way that is engaging, entertaining, and altogether life-changing.

Joshua Broome
Joshua Broome is the founder of Finding Hope, Inc. He is passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus and leading people to step into their God given purpose. He has 10 years of experience leading in the fitness industry and all of that experience helped him as he transitioned into ministry. He is capable of training leaders, developing leaders, setting and maintaining budgets, being creative, casting vision, goal setting and cultivating a healthy culture in the workplace.

Discernment 101
Gineal Schrunk
Come hear about Ms. Schrunk's adventures in discerning religious life. You will learn some principles about how to discern God's will and be able to ask questions about the basics of living life as a Religious Brother / Sister.

Trusting in God    
Angela Olson
When things begin to go sideways in life, when we look toward an uncer­tain future, our instinct is not always to trust in God. How, then, do we learn to trust God in the face of life’s uncertainties?

Ask Me Anything (AMA)
Father Richmond
Burning questions in life? Come visit Father Richmond to get the answers to ALL the questions. 

It's a miracle we are alive!
Michele Gelaude
Almost any discussion about life and death choices in today's society depends on a person's concept of the human being and the human relationship to God. This session discusses God’s love for life from the womb to natural death and how we can live out our vocational calling. 

Hide and Seek: How do we find Him?
Mary Harken
Jesus is willing, ready, and able to seek and find those who are waiting in the darkness to be found. Are we willing to seek back? This session will discuss how we can search for Jesus and ways to find Him. 

Miracles and Snake Oil
Fr. Aaron Junge
In a world where almost everything can be faked by the magic of digital editing, and where anyone can get a hearing on social media, how do we determine what is, and is not real when it comes into the miraculous? The Church has, for centuries, had ways of discerning what truly is miraculous and what is fraudulent and dangerous to our spiritual lives. This talk will help to determine what to believe in a world of extraordinary claims, crazy videos, and superstitions.

Just when you thought it was safe...    
Officer Rob Kasper
What does your social media say about you? Come hear first-hand the ins and outs of the legal side of your online presence and what you can do to stay safe. 

Mixing Faith and Politics
Mike Goldsmith
What is the role of the Catholic Church in today's political world? Active participant or neutral bystander? We will look at this topic by examining the relationship between Church and State in America.  Opinions welcome; rationale required.

Either Science OR Faith?
We will investigate three different models for understanding the relationship between science and faith. Model 1 completely separates faith and science. Model 2 makes all knowledge reducible to reason and thus eliminates theology as a legitimate way of knowing. Model 3 makes a formal distinction between science and theology, but does not separate them. Model three will be defended against the other two.

More than a Game    
Matt Svare
In "More than a Game" we will dive into the body, the mind, and the spirit (the 3 Dimensions) of activities and how our faith is part of the mix. We will discuss benefits of being involved and part of a team, program, or activity. 

Where is God in the suffering?
Stacy Mickelson
The world is full of terrible things happening to people everyday. We all will experience something awful in our lifetime. This session discusses why bad things happen to good people. 

Chillin' with the Counselors    
Adam Winterhof+ Katie Hamilton
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, spiritual and social well-being. Come learn how mindful meditation can help us maintain a calmer more balanced life. 

Give your Faith a Workout
Reggie Schulte
Taking a more respectful approach to the way we refer to each other, talk to each other and share info about each other. Discipline on the field is the same as discipline in your faith. This session will include ways to incorporate your faith into your active life.  

The Search for Joy in Relationships    
Sam Meyers+ Madeline Ludwig
Catholic + Christian teens have so much pressure today, whether it be with friendships, school, self-confidence, dating, mental health, and so much more. This talk gives both female and male perspective of relationships and how to search for joy.

Fitness and Faith
Austin Filer/Ashlee Fandel
Fitness and faith may seem a strange match. But for many people, spiritual motivations bring deeper meaning to their health and fitness pursuits, and prove to be a positive, pivotal factor in supporting them.

God is Talking, Are You Listening?     
Chris McCarville
With social media, school and activities, it is so easy to miss God's intense desire to have a deep and meaningful relationship with you. This session will feature strategies which can be used to increase that relationship with God, as well as being able to live more in peace despite the stresses of life. 

Meditative Artwork    
Anessa Jordan/Denise Venteicher
The nonverbal medium of art is a powerful tool that we can use to draw deeper into our relationship with God. Learn how you can add art into your prayer life regardless of artistic skill level.

Journal with Purpose    
Micalea Andrews
Ultimately, journaling benefits our relationship with God. This involves hearing from Him in His Word and responding in prayer.

The Amazing Rosary    
Isabelle Werner
This session discusses the Rosary and understanding the power of prayer. Participants will create a Rosary to take with them at the end of the session. 

What the Worship?    
Zach Gignac
The word Worship is used a lot these days, but what does it really mean? Why does it matter, and what does that look like in our everyday lives? Join in discussion as well as praise and worship music.

Fuel your body with food and God: Session on Nutrition
Nicole Johnson
Adopting a healthy lifestyle requires discipline, moderation and self-control, character traits which are supported throughout scripture. Setting goals and staying focused are the keys to improving health. It is important to honor God by taking care of your body.

Weight on God    
Tom Ekland
Everyday grow Physically, Mentally & Spiritually

A Life Worth Thinking About    
Fr. Conway
We are bombarded every day with music, movies, pictures, and entertainment. Some of it touches our heart in good ways and bad, but how often do we really reflect on it. "Why?" can be the most important question we ask. Fr. Conway will discuss how to think about these things we encounter to make them more meaningful and our lives more complete. 

Feminine Genius (Female Only)
Tommi Hutchins
The wisdom of our bodies can help us decide how to live our lives. This session will discuss how we can work within God's design to stay healthy, active, and fulfilled. Topics include; hormones, contraception, NFP, health and wellness. 

Masculine Wisdom (Mens Only)    
Dr. Beer
What is God's plan for your masculinity? This session will discuss how we can work within God's design to stay healthy, active and fulfilled physically, mentally, and spiritually. Topics include; self-discipline, testosterone, dopamine, and impulse control. 

The Chosen   
Danielle Lee
Come watch part of the first multi-season series about the life of Christ and the highest crowdfunded TV series or film project of all time. "The Chosen" portrays Jesus through the eyes of those who met him. This session will include viewing part of the series followed up by discussion of what was watched. 

Living your Namesake    
Fr. Miller                
What's the meaning of your name? Fr. Miller will discuss the namesake of our school, St. Francis Xavier, and ways in which we can carry out his mission.

Adoration
We adore God when we worship Him in His Real Presence in the Eucharist. In this session you can spend time in His presence through mental prayer, journaling, or just sitting in His presence and being in awe of who He is.

Deeper Dive with Paul J Kim    
Paul J. Kim
Q&A with Paul J Kim. Start with music and then discussion on questions students are curious about...could be developing gifts, faith, life, morality etc. The floor will be open.

The Devil is in the Noise    
Chuckie Geilenfeld
Award winning author C.S. Lewis writes in his book The Screwtape Letters, "the safest road to Hell is the gradual one." Lewis paints the picture that by creating so much noise in people lives they gradually pull away from the Light and into the Nothing. The question I want to ask you is, what is your noise?

Exodus 90 (male only)    
Chad Allard
Exodus 90 is a ninety-day spiritual exercise for men based on three pillars: prayer, asceticism, and fraternity. Come see why so many are jumping on board with this program! 

Who is that Girl in the Mirror? (female only)    
Erica Ireland
This session that takes a deep dive into beauty, style and how these things make us feel about ourselves and who we are created to be.