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Steubenville Conference

Informational Packet

July 21st – 23rd 2017

What To Bring

  • You may pack one bag/suitcase and a sleeping bag/pillow. This will help limit the space needed under the bus.
  • What to pack
  • Toiletries/Towel
  • Bedding (Each dorm has 3 people so one of them needs to bring an air mattress or they will sleep on the floor.)
  • 3 days worth of clothing, Bring a sweatshirt the arena can get cold, (Everyone should have their T-Shirts for Saturday) (Modest dress – must have sleeves and shorts must pass tips of fingers)
  • Bring Flip-Flops: This will allow for something to kneel on during adoration.
  • Spending money: Food at bus stop, Lunch on Friday and Sunday, Items at the bookstore.
  • Prayer material: Rosary, Bible, Journal (optional) (Download Laudate for mobile version)

What Not To Bring

  • Do Not Bring
  • Coolers
  • Fans
  • Jewelry
  • Computers/ipads
  • Drugs/Alcohol/Weapons – If caught with any of the listed your parents/guardian will be called and you will be sent home at your expense

Behavior

  • It is important to remember that our focus for the weekend is on one’s personal relationship with Christ.
  • This is not a time to be looking for a relationship with anyone other than the Trinity
  • Be respectful for others and of the other groups at the conference
  • If your behavior isn’t well suited (bullying, sexual, profanity) it will be discussed. If changes are not made your parents will be called and you will be sent home at your family’s expense.
  • Note: If your behavior is a problem at the conference, the conference will not allow for our group to attend in the future.

Check –In

  • When we check in you will get the following
  • Lanyard: This is to remain on all weekend (You will be given a medical form that is to be kept in your lanyard at all times.)
  • Meal wristband – PUT THEM ON RIGHT AWAY! We do not get extras so they need to keep track of this.
  • Schedule for weekend
  • Dorm Key

Dorm Keys

  • Each room will only have 2 keys, so someone will not be getting a key
  • The keys cost $15-$20. If you loose the key you will be responsible to pay for them if lost before we leave the conference.

Events on the weekend

  • Everyone is expected to attend all the events of the weekend
  • We will get assigned seats in the arena for all 241 of us. If we want to sit together we will need to get to the arena early.

Check-Out Process

  • On Sunday morning, buses will arrive on campus from 6:30-8:00am for luggage loading.
  • Everyone needs to get up early, pack, and clean their rooms BEFORE BREAKFAST.
  • Once your room is clean you need to find your Chaperone to check out
  • Youth and Chaperone go to the room
  • We will check for cleanliness, anything broken or left behind
  • If satisfactory, we will then collect keys or money to hand back in.
  • Your door then will be closed and locked
  • Then you may take your luggage and belongings to the bus and then to breakfast.
  • Once the final Mass is over return to the bus ASAP for departure. You will not be allowed to go to the bookstore so make sure purchases are made before.

Bus Behavior

  • There will be no boy/girl seats.
  • We will be taking two buses
  • Buses will be assigned before departure
  • Remain Seated
  • Do not block isles
  • Keep the bus clean

Other Information

  • We will have our Steubenville kick off meeting at 6:00pm on July 20th 2017
  • All luggage needs to be brought to this meeting that will be going on the weekend
  • Be open to the Holy Spirit and allow Him to take you were He wants to take you!