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Catholics On Call Young Adult Conference 2015

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: Tuesday, August 4 - Saturday, August 8, 2015

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

Be sure to check out our video highlighting the conferences!

Click here to download the announcement or our handcard.

Application process:

Interested young adults who would like to attend the conference need to complete an application, a personal statement, and provide two letters of recommendation. Approximately 40-45 spaces are available at the conference. Please be aware that we can only accept participants who currently have their residence in the USA and Canada!!!

You can contact us at 773.371.5431 or [email protected] for more information. Be sure to take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions.

The participant fee will be $100. Please contact us if you need help with fundraising. Don't let cost get in the way!

You can apply to the conference online or download the word document. If you decide to use the Word document, we would prefer you download the document, resave it and work on it within Word. In addition to the application, a personal statement and two references are required. Application deadline is Monday, May 11, 2015.

Please email us at [email protected] if you have any questions about the process.

For online application click here:

Or download the application forms:

• Application Directions
• Application Form 2015
• Reference Form 2015

Speakers and Topics at the 2015 Conference:

"A Spirituality of Call"
Laurie Brink, O.P.
Associate Professor of New Testament Studies, CTU.

"Grace Upon Grace: A Theology of Vocation"
Steve Bevans, S.V.D.
Louis J. Luzbetak, S.V.D., Professor of Mission and Culture, CTU.
Catholics on Call Faculty Moderator.

"What is Discernment and How Does It Happen?"
Sallie Latkovich, C.S.J., DMin.
Director of Bible Study and Travel, Director of Summer Institute.
Adjunct Professor of Biblical Spirituality, CTU.

"Foundations and Dynamics of Prayer"
Robin Ryan, C.P.
Founding Director of Catholics on Call.
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, CTU.

“'Where Two or Three are Gathered': Friendship, Intimacy and Vocation”
Paul Wadell
Professor of Religious Studies, St. Norbert College.

"Vocation Panel"
Diane Mercadante, Director of Pastoral Ministry at St. Francis High School
Fr. Francis Bitterman, Vocation Director, Archdiocese of Chicago
Sr. Debbie Borneman, SS.C.M., Associate Director of Programs and Resources, National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC).