2013 Conference Information

Steubenville Atlantic
Conference Theme
Speaking Team
Costs
Conference Location
The Town of Antigonish
Conference Schedule
Register A Group
Youth Registration
Chaperone/Group Leader Registration
Volunteer Registration
Clergy Registration
Franciscan L.E.A.D.
Group Management

The Steubenville Youth Conferences, an outreach of Franciscan University of Steubenville, are a series of 18 conferences across North America that bring 40,000 teens and their leaders closer to Christ ever summer. Our mission is to build the Church by evangelizing youth and their leaders and invite them to embrace the heart and mission of the Catholic Church.

Steubenville Atlantic, Canada's only Steubenville Youth Conference, is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth and held annually at St. Francis Xavier Univeristy in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The 2013 conference dates are August 2-4, 2013.

This page is for registration and information. For videos, media, talks, and other interactive features be sure to check out our conference page at:

www.steubenville.org
Love is the strongest force in the world. It is unconditional. It never fails. And, at its centre, love is a choice. This summer, we will explore that our ability to love is only because God first loved us (1 John 4:19). He chose us. God's greatest desire is to be with us; not because of anything we can do for Him, but simply because He loves us. You are invited to experience a love that has no limits, no end, no strings attached. Come join us as we discover the reality that nothing can separate us from this love. We are CHOSEN.
Bob Lesnefsky (Righteous B): Host & Speaker
Bob Lesnefsky serves as the president of Dirty Vagabond Ministries. He has over 14 years of hands-on experience in youth ministry, serving as a youth minister in both urban and suburban churches. Bob is also an award-winning Christian hip hop artist and speaker, travelling to over 100 venues each year using rap music as an engaging outreach to teens. Bob and his wife, Kate, both Franciscan University alumni, live in Steubenville, Ohio, with their seven children.

Popple: Speakers & Entertainment

Kyle and Dan make up the Catholic Acoustic-Humor-Rock band "Popple." They travel around North America playing music and telling mildly funny jokes about being Catholic. Dan has two very differently sized feet, Kyle has a son named Sebastian (but you can call him Gizmo). They are both married and live in northern Indiana.
Conference fee includes 6 meals (Friday Supper-Sunday Lunch), on campus accommodations (single or double occupancy), access to all conference events, lanyard and water bottle. The fee does not include transportation to and from St. Francis Xaiver University. Many parishes and church groups are very generous in supporting our young people to attend. If the costs is an issue please let us know.

Early Registration: Register before March 31, 2013 to receive an early registration fee of $200. Deposit only. Full payment due June 30, 2013.

Regular Registration: Register before June 30, 2013 to receive regular registration fee of $225. Full payment due June 30, 2013.

Please note all registration is done on-line.
Welcome to Steubenville Atlantic held at Antigonish, Nova Scotia!

The Steubenville Atlantic Conference is for 600 - 800 Catholic high school youth to go to Antigonish to get closer to God; to enjoy fellowship with one another; to learn more about our religion; and to bring the joy back home! Each summer it is held at the St. Francis Xavier University campus on the long weekend that has the first Monday in August.

The participants live in the STFX University residences and have their meals in the university cafeteria.

Click for a view of the beautiful campus.
Click for a map with the names of the buildings on campus
"The Town of Antigonish was incorporated in 1889. Like many other communities in Nova Scotia, Antigonish Town prides itself on being able to offer a good standard of living and a unique quality of life to its citizens. Much of our history confirms our recognition of the importance of individuals, family, and the value of community."
- Visit Town of Antigonish Website

The university campus is a ten minute walk from a number of fast food outlets to the west, some with WiFi access, a twenty minute walk to the east to a grocery store and shopping mall, and to the north is downtown Antigonish with other restaurants and facilities. The St. Martha's Regional Hospital is at 25 Bay Street, Antigonish going up the hill on the north east side of town. This road becomes Route 337.
Here are some highlights to help plan your arrival on Friday August 2, 2013:
- Check-in begins at 1:00 p.m.
- Traveller's Mass (optional) at 3:00 p.m. in St. Ninian's Cathedral
- Supper is from 4:00 6:00 p.m.
- Doors Open in the Main Arena at 6:00 p.m.
To help plan your departure on Sunday August 4, 2013:
- Closing Mass is at 10:00 a.m. in the Main Arena
- Box lunches can be picked up in the Bloomfield Centre immediately after mass
In order to avoid any confusion we ask you to take a moment to review the highlights of our registration process. If you haven't done so already, please review our full registration policy here.
- Cost is $200 before March 31, 2013 and $225 thereafter (Registration for a Clergy with a group is $175).
- Deposit of $50 per person is required secure your spots at the conference. Deposits are to be sent within 10 business days of registration.
- The balance of your account is due June 30, 2013.
- You can cancel spots up to May 31, 2013 and only forefit your deposits. After this time you are responislbe for the entire balance.
- Due to our high volume of transactions we ask for one payment for each group transaction
- All chaperones and group leaders will need to complete the Responsible Ministry & Safe Environment policy of their home diocese. All documents are to be submitted by June 30, 2013. You can review exactly what we require here.
Click to register your group
In order to avoid any confusion we ask you to take a moment to review the highlights of our registration process.

Groups Only. When you complete your participant registration form you will be asked to select your group from the drop-down menu. If you are not part of a parish group or don't know your group name please contact your group leader.

One payment. Due to our high volume of transactions we ask for one payment for each group transaction. Group leaders collect the money from participants and forward it in one payment to the conference. Please refrain from sending partial and individual payment directly to us. Please pay any money (deposits, full payments, etc.) to your group leader.

T-Shirts. If you pre-order a t-shirt please send the payment to us within 30 days of your order. Orders can be picked up at the Steubenville Atlantic book store during the conference weekend.

Click here to register with your group
If you haven't done so already please read through our chaperone expectations and chaperone requirements.

Age Requirements. All chaperones are asked to be aged 21 years of age and older.

Safe Environment Policy. All chaperones need to comply with the Responsible Ministry & Safe Environment policy of their home diocese. All documents are to be submitted, via your group leader, by June 30, 2013. View requirements here.

Click here to register as a chaperone or group leader
In order to avoid any confusion we ask you to take a moment to review the highlights of registrering as a volunteer. Please read through our volunteer job descriptions.

Residence Fee. It is free to volunteer. Meals, volunteer t-shirts (different from conference shirts for sale), water bottles, and conference access are provided for all volunteers. However, if you require a room on STFX campus we do ask for a payment of $75 to help cover the cost of the room. If you already have a place to stay select "I will make my own arrangements" on the registration form.

Payment Due Date. If you book a room or order a t-shirt all payments are due June 30, 2013.

Safe Environment Policy. All volunteers need to comply with the Responsible Ministry & Safe Environment policy of the Archdiocese of Halifax. All documents are to be submitted by June 30, 2013. View all documentation requirements here.

Click here to register as a volunteer
Clergy are an important part of our conference experience. The celebration of the Eucharist, the Proclaimation of the Word, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are key moments in the conference experience. Priests and Deacons are always welcome to join their group at the conference or come for all or part of the conference as a guest. Like chaperones all visiting clergy (those from outside the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth) are asked to provide a "Certificate of Approval" from their local Chancery Office.

Note: Clergy are housed in Governor's Hall, a seperate on-campus residence with private rooms and individual washrooms. Seminarians are asked to register as chaperones with their groups.

Click here for clergy registration
Franciscan LEAD is a five-day, Christ-centered, sacrament-soaked, prayer-fueled immersion in Catholic teachings on leadership, evangelization, and discipleship inspired by the life and witness of St. Francis of Assisi. Our leadership philosophy is based on the foundation that youth leadership flows from a personal relationship with Christ. Therefore, we first give teens the tools to grow closer in their relationship with Jesus and then give them the essentials for servant leadership and evangelization. Franciscan LEAD is held the week before each Steubenville Youth Conference; beginning Monday and ending Friday afternoon when the participant will join their group for the weekend youth conference.
The application details for Franciscan LEAD are available at www.steubenville.org/lead.
Group leaders have the ability to login and view who has registered as part of your group, see payments made and balance owing. You username and password was sent with your original confirmation e-mail. If you forget your password pelase e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so we can reset it for you.

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Steubenville Atlantic 2013 – Chosen!

Steub13 FacebookTimeline One of the most important elements in the transmission of our faith is the evangelization and pastoral care of adolescents. Young people give the Church enthusiasm and zeal in the present while offering hope for our future. Our annual adolescent youth conference, Steubenville Atlantic, is an important opportunity for young people to experience the call to discipleship, the witness of their peers, and to encounter Christ in the sacraments so they can be transformed for the renewal of our Church and our world. Invite a young person (aged 14-18) from your family or community to register today. It can be a life changing experience. www.steubenville.ca

Steubenville Atlantic 2013

Steub13 FacebookTimeline Our annual youth conference for adolescents supports the faith formation of teenagers, particularly the values of life and family, by inviting adolescents (aged 14-18) to discover their faith identity as Catholics; to grow as disciples and witnesses of Jesus Christ; to become visible members and vigorous participants in the community of faith and to encounter Christ in the sacraments. It is a call to become "a church that is poor and for the poor" (Pope Francis). We already have 300 registrations from across Atlantic Canada. We encourage all families in the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth to promote the gathering and help as many of our youth as possible to participate. For more information and to register visit www.steubenville.ca.

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Steubenville Atlantic

Steubenville Atlantic is Canada's only Steuben-ville Youth Conference. It is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth and held annually at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, NS—this year's dates are August2-4, 2013.

DON'T FORGET! The early registration deadline is March 31st! To register visit www.steubenville.ca

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Don't Forget!

The early registration deadline for Steubenville Atlantic is March 31st! To register click here.

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Steubenville Atlantic 2013: "Chosen"

Steub13 FacebookTimeline The Steubenville Youth Conferences, an outreach of Franciscan University of Steubenville, are a series of 18 summer conferences across North America that bring 40,000 teens and their leaders closer to Christ. Steubenville Atlantic, Canada's only Steubenville Youth Conference, is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth and held annually at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The 2013 conference dates are August 2-4.

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Guidelines for Group Leaders & Chapeones

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Steubenville Atlantic 2013 Registration Policy

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Steubenville Atlantic Contacts

Pastoral Life and New Evangelization office:

John Stevens - Halifax                                   Aurea Sadi - Halifax
(902) 429-9800 ext. 331                               (902) 429-9800 ext. 310
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Sr. Bernadette Cool, foh - Halifax                 Christine Salterio - Halifax
(902) 429-9800 ext. 322                               (902) 429-9800 ext. 324
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Liz (Elizabeth) Steele - Halifax
(902) 429-9800 ext. 311
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