Young Adults

Catholics On Call Young Adults Conferences 2010

Who: Young adults (ages 18-30) who are thinking about pursuing a life of service in the Church.  Priority consideration is given to individuals involved with one of the Catholics On Call partners, although connection with a partner is not required.

When: Thursday, June 3 - Sunday, June 6 (extended weekend program) & Sunday, August 1 - Friday, August 6 (weeklong program)

Where: Catholic Theological Union , 5401 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago

Be sure to check out our video highlighting the conferences!

Application process:
Interested young adults who would like to attend one of the conferences need to complete an application, a personal statement, and provide two letters of recommendation. Approximately 40-45 spaces are available at each conference.

The application and directions for applying:
Application (Word doc)
Application (pdf)
Directions for applying (pdf)
Reference form (separate Word doc)

Application deadlines:

WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE AUGUST CONFERENCE!!!

We still have a few places for the August conference!!! Please mail your application to the Catholics On Call office as soon as possible!!! (DEADLINE EXTENDED).

You can contact us at 773.371.5431 or catholicsoncall@ctu.edu for more information. Be sure to take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions.

These conferences are offered without charge to the participants and include room and board.  Conference participants, or their sponsoring organizations, are responsible for travel expenses.

Speakers and Topics for the June 2010 Conference:

"Biblical Foundations of Discipleship"
Sr. Barbara Reid, OP
CTU Vice-President and Academic Dean, Professor of New Testament Studies

"Dynamics of Prayer"
Robin Ryan, CP
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, CTU
Director of Catholics On Call

"Vocation Panel"
Sheila McLaughlin, Director of the Cardinal Bernardin Center, CTU
Sr. Charlene Diorka, SSJ, Associate Director of NRVC (National Religious Vocation Conference)
Sr. Lisa Buscher, RSCJ
Fr. Freddy Washington, C.S.Sp.

"What is Discernment and How Does It Happen?"
Bishop Robert Morneau
Auxiliary Bishop of Greenbay, lecturer, retreat director, author

“Healthy Human Sexuality”
Dr. Kevin McClone, M.Div., Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Addictions Counselor, Director Institute for Sexuality Studies

Speakers and Topics for August 2010 Conference:

"Biblical Foundations of Discipleship"
Donald Senior, CP
CTU President, member of the Vatican Biblical Commission, author

"Dynamics of Prayer"
Robin Ryan, CP
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, CTU
Director of Catholics On Call

“Healthy Human Sexuality”
Dr. Kevin McClone, M.Div., Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Addictions Counselor, Director Institute for Sexuality Studies

"Religious Life Today"
Sr. Charlene Diorka, SSJ, Associate Director of NRVC (National Religious Vocation Conference)
Sr. Lisa Buscher, RSCJ
Fr. Freddy Washington, C.S.Sp.

"What is Discernment and How Does It Happen?"
Bishop Robert Morneau
Auxiliary Bishop of Greenbay, lecturer, retreat director, author

"Lay Ministry in the Church"
Sheila McLaughlin, Director of the Bernardin Center, CTU
Opal Easter, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Graduate from University of
Darrell Paulsen, Assistant Director, University of Notre Dame Campus Ministry

Days of Reflection

The Days of Reflection retreat experience is designed for participants who attended the summer conferences.  Held every year in January, this overnight experience will serve as a time for the participants to reconnect with any hopes, dreams and questions that arose during the summer conference, as well as catch up with friends.

Days of Reflection 2010: "Called to Holiness - Following God's Dream for us"

Days of Reflection 2009: "Walking with Christ: The Journey Continues"

The following presentations are available as a podcast:

• Responding to God's Call - Experiences of Discipleship
  (by Birgit Oberhofer) Part 1 and Part 2
• Images of Jesus
  (by Rev. Robin Ryan, CP) Part 1 and Part 2
• Reflections on Prayer and Discernment
  (by Rev. Robin Ryan, CP) Part 1 and Part 2
   

Pastoral Ministers

Partners Conference

Every fall, Catholics On Call offers the Partners Conference.  Campus ministers, vocation directors, volunteer directors, and anyone who ministers to young adults have the opportunity to come together to learn and discuss best practices for supporting young adult men and women in their vocational discernment.  This conference is offered at a minimal charge.

2010 Conference Details

When: September 23 & 24, 2010

Where: Catholic Theological Union , 5401 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago

Keynote speaker: Dr. Christian Smith and Dr. Mary Jewell.

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*If you are not a Catholics On Call Partner, and wish to learn more about the Partners Conference and the partnership, contact us at 773.371.5431 or email the associate director, Birgit Oberhofer, at boberhofer@ctu.edu