Steubenville Conferences are specialized to address the needs of today's Catholic youth. With an exciting lineup of speakers, musicians and presenters, the High School Youth Conferences challenge Catholic youth to stand firm in their faith, to rely upon the awesome power of Jesus Christ as their guide, friend and Savior, and to show them that faith to the world. This is a high-energy youth conference where thousands of teens are invited to encounter Jesus Christ through dynamic speakers, engaging music, the Sacraments, small group discussions, and fellowship with other teens.
In addition to three days of amazing speakers, teens will have opportunities for worship, adoration, and confession, while enjoying fellowship with hundreds of other teens who share the same Catholic faith.
COMMUNITY
Every teen wants to belong, yet lies fill their heads convincing them that they don’t. The pace of life, the pressure of society, and the digital landscape are constantly reminding them of how they fail to measure up, and all of those things can add up to a sense of unworthiness. So, how do you counter this rising tide of isolation? Imagine a teen, regardless of sin or doubt, finding themselves among a sea of thousands of their peers. Beyond performance, they slowly find the freedom to breathe, experiencing that they are actually loved as they are, where they are. At home among the broken, they begin to taste the hope that fills the room as music and the message break out. Apprehension begins to fade, something shifts in the heart when they realize the hope that they hear is Christ – and the home that they see is His Church – and that this is where they belong.
ENCOUNTER
Belonging leads to encounter. That’s why we take every step we can think of to create a welcoming environment and sense of community at every Life Teen hosted Steubenville Conference. Our hope – and your investment – lies in the model Jesus left us, that belief grows out of belonging. Jesus welcomed the outcast, the doubter, and the sinner and it was through that welcoming that they encountered the Savior, and faith was born.
Our goal is to set the stage for a life-changing encounter with Christ through an authentic environment of community. We want to work alongside your parish to make sure that every teen knows that they are not only wanted, but are an irreplaceable part of these events. We trust that through this sense of belonging, grace will be allowed to move and faith will begin to grow.
This year's conference is Friday, June 27th through Sunday, June 29th, 2025 at the Rosen Shingle Hotel in Orlando, Florida.
We will leave OLGC at approximately 12:00pm on Friday the 27th. We will leave Orlando at approximately 1:00pm on Sunday and stop for lunch, arriving back at OLGC at approximately 4:00pm.
Teens who are currently in 8th grade through teens currently in 12th grade can attend the Steubenville, Florida conference!
$400 per person. Includes conference, hotel, transportation, all meals, and t-shirt.
To register, visit: https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=6e1c848b-c9ea-4cc8-998c-23a96832fa41.
$100 deposit is required to reserve your spot and all final balances are due by May 1st."This conference was a big game-changer for me, for my whole life - everything, really. My Mom signed me up without me knowing, and then dropped me off as the bus was leaving. I was so mad at her. The last thing I wanted to do was to go on some 'religious retreat'. 48 hours later, after coming home off the bus after the Conference, there was nothing I could've done for or said to my Mom to express how grateful I was for having gone on this trip. I know Jesus Christ now, I know His love for me, I know how much I'm worth to Him. I honestly can't wait to go back next year." -Youth Conference Participant
"The Conference allowed me to experience Christ for the first time. Throughout the weekend I experienced Him, and all the love and grace He has for me and for everyone else. Because of the conference I have become more devoted to Christ and fallen deeper in love with my faith." -Youth Conference Participant