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Adult leader registration at the end of the page.
Registration

Who can participate in this trip? High school freshmen through graduating seniors from Hastings St. Cecilia and the surrounding area. (currently in grades 9-12)

How do I register my teenager for the trip? To attend the trip with St. Cecilia, you must register using the link at the top of the page. This link takes you to the St Cecilia registration form. Complete the form and make a deposit. 

Which Steubenville Conference are we going to? There are 25 Steubenville youth conferences held each summer across the country. We are attending Steubenville of the Rockies on June 21-23, 2024. Location:  Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Aurora, CO

Where will we stay? Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Aurora, CO

How will we get there? We will be traveling by motorcoach and plan to pick up and drop off at Hastings St. Cecilia.

I have never been to a  Steubenville Conference, what does the weekend involve? What does the schedule look like? Steubenville Conferences have the same schedule/theme each year, no matter what location it is being held.  Basically, the weekend offers youth an opportunity to connect with other believers their age and creates an environment that helps young people be open to what God has to say to them. This is done through keynote talks, mini-sessions, the sacraments, and particularly through giving them a sense of Eucharistic amazement. 

How much do I have to pay?  The cost of Steubenville of the Rockies is $429. All registrations require a $100 non-refundable deposit. All payments are due by April 15, 2024. 

What is the refund policy for 2024? We understand that extenuating circumstances do arise and that your child may not be able to attend the youth event for which they have registered. If your child must cancel their registration, refunds will be offered within the following guidelines. Each event has a $100 non-refundable deposit; this amount cannot be refunded for any reason. All remaining fees will be refunded when cancellation is requested prior to the event registration deadline of April 15, 2024. After the registration deadline, refunds will only be given in cases of family or medical emergencies. No refund will be applied if cancellation is within 15 days of the beginning of the event.
 
Who will be leading this trip? The trip is being coordinated and led by Eric Heckman, the Grand Island Diocese Director for Youth. Eric is familiar with the conference and has experience in leading these trips.  In conjunction with Eric, Sister Xavier of Hastings St. Cecilia will lead the group traveling from Hastings St. Cecilia and the surrounding area.

Will there be adult leaders?  Yes, we will have the appropriate number of adult leaders. We have a ratio of 1:6 as our standard policy. 

Who do I contact if I need more information? If you need more information, please feel free to contact Sister Xavier, FSGM at [email protected] 

Communications 
Please note that all communications relating to this event is through email, so please provide us with a current email address you use regularly. You will receive a confirmation email upon registration for this event.  Additional communications will be sent approximately 3 weeks prior to the start of this event. Please check your email and junk mail regularly for these communications.

Steubenville Conference Leaders

Leader Role
The youth we work with are encouraged in their faith by connecting with others who also believe. They desire healthy relationships with adults who are leading them closer to Jesus and who desire to walk alongside them in that process. This type of presence-centered relational ministry requires time spent together. Youth events are an opportunity for young people and adult leaders to have a shared encounter with Jesus. In volunteering as a leader for a Diocesan youth event, you understand that it is this type of relational ministry that you are being called to with the young people attending the event.

As a leader I....

• Am a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Have a personal relationship with Jesus, with the desire to share how my relationship with Him has impacted my life.
• Adhere to and am able to articulate the central teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Demonstrate reasonable mental and emotional stability.
• (Preferred) Am currently living within the Diocese of Lincoln and am involved in my parish.
• Participate in or actively support youth ministry/religious education within my parish.
• Am physically able to be involved in both rigorous and sedentary activities.
• Demonstrate appropriate boundaries in my relationships.
• Am fully compliant with Diocesan policies including safe environment/child protection requirements.

Leaders must be at least two years out of high school.

Due to the nature of this type of ministry, the leaders must understand their role and responsibility as missionary disciples.