JULY 4 – 6, 2014

1. JULY 4 – 6, 2014

2. In July 2014, the Archdiocese of Toronto is hosting Steubenville Toronto.It’s a two day conference that combines talks, incredible music, praise and worship, prayer and fellowship, entertainment, and liturgies. Steubenville Toronto is a weekend to get rocked by God, to get serious about life in Christ and His Church, and to learn about the Gospel.

3. Many people worry where the next generation of Catholics will come from. They already exist: our children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Steubenville Toronto offers the opportunity to encounter the love and mercy of God through the Sacraments, dynamic speaking, and powerful music. Invite someone you know to become the saints for a new generation. For more information or to register visit www.steubenvilletoronto.ca Every Generation Has Its Saints

4. Steubenville Toronto is for youth who will be in Grade 9 in Sept. 2014 up to those who will be graduating high school by the end of 2014.

5. Steubenville Conferences are widely known and bring thousands of youth together on weekend retreats, where youth can truly experience the traditions of our Catholic faith, while connecting and building a relationship with Jesus Christ and fellow Catholics.

6. people who went www.facebook.com/steubenvilleTO www.youtube.com/user/SteubenvilleYouth

7. our theme "Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the Lord God is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation." Isaiah 12:2

8. Steubenville Toronto will be held at the MattamyAthletic Centre at the Gardens (aka Maple Leaf Gardens)

9. Steubenville Toronto • Arrive Friday • EveningGet-Together • Prayer • Saturday Workshops • Music • Mass • Sunday Talks • Departure

10. Some of the best Catholic speakers & musicians in North America will be there.

11. Registration Starts January 13, 2014 • Registration costs $275 per person (Youth/Chaperone/Leader). • The registration covers entrance to the conference from July 4-6, 2014,six meals (Friday dinner to Sunday lunch) and hotel accommodations for the Friday and Saturday night in downtown Toronto. • Group Leaders are responsible for registering all youth and chaperones for their respective group. Registration will be done online at www.steubenvilletoronto.com, where a group leader will be able to register a ‘block’ of spaces and then attach names of youth/chaperones to those slots later when the information is confirmed.

12. Volunteers Are Needed Now It takes all sorts of skills to pull off this type of amazing experience. We need your help, now. Chaperones Event staff Bookstore Production Hospitality Security First Aid Check In Liturgy Prayer Ministry www.steubenvilletoronto.com/volunteers

13. Volunteer Jobs Speaker Hospitality Description: Volunteers in Speaker Hospitality are a small team of people who assist with transporting and feeding our visiting presenters and musicians. Drivers help with airport pick-ups while other volunteers providing kitchen and hospitality service to speakers for meals and receptions. Time Commitment: Drivers are needed on the Thursday prior to the conference. Others are needed throughout the conference weekend. Tasks: Provide transportation, assist in kitchen preparations, clean-up, serving and welcoming our guest speakers. Security Description: Volunteers in Security ensure that all participants, chaperones and volunteers are abiding by the conference rules including campus boundaries, residence guidelines (lights out) and assisting in keeping the conference as orderly as possible. Time Commitment: Security does not require any pre-conference time commitment, but are asked to arrive with sufficient time to familiarize themselves with the campus and specific conference duties. Security volunteers are on call throughout the conference, some early morning or late night shifts may be required (6am until lights out). Tasks: Monitoring the campus, enforcing conference rules, assisting with various duties in the conference venues.  First Aid (Assistant) Description: Volunteers in the First Aid department assist the doctors and nurses that are available throughout the conference in case of any needed medical attention. First Aid training is not required, but highly welcomed. Time Commitment: First Aid does not require any pre-conference commitment, but are asked to arrive with sufficient time to familiarize themselves with the rules and guidelines of the first aid department. Volunteering is done in 4-5 hour shifts and a schedule will be given prior to the conference. Tasks: Assisting the nurses and doctors, obtaining basic information from each patient, filing/typing appropriate information if needed. First Aid (Medical Staff) Description: Volunteer Medical Staff are Doctors, Nurses, and Paramedics and other medical personnel who help maintain the health and safety of participants during the conference. Staff work shifts in our First Aid area and coordinate with the head of first aid to ensure participants are healthy. Time Commitment: First Aid does not require any pre-conference commitment, but are asked to arrive with sufficient time to familiarize themselves with the rules and guidelines of the first aid department. Volunteering is done in 4-5 hour shifts and a schedule will be given prior to the conference. Tasks: Assessing participants, providing basic first aid or medical treatment, referring cases to the on-site doctor or local hospital. Check-In Description: Volunteers in the Check-In department help to give out lanyards, water bottles, conference itineraries, etc to chaperones as their buses/cars arrive. Check-in Volunteers should be fairly familiar with the campus as you may be the first people they talk to. Time Commitment: Check-In volunteers are asked to arrive early Friday afternoon to set up and organize the check-in table to ensure a smooth transition from group to group. Tasks: Handing out appropriate conference information, directing groups to get set up in their residence, greeting and welcoming all attendees. Once check-in has been completed Check-In volunteers become part of Participant Hospitality and usually take a shift at our participant information table. Liturgy Description: Volunteers in the Liturgy department help to ensure all things Liturgy happen smoothly and efficiently. They work closely with the liturgical coordinator in preparing the altar for mass, adoration and other liturgical events on the conference schedule. Time Commitment: Liturgy volunteers are asked to arrive Friday afternoon in sufficient time to familiarize themselves with the placement of all items needed for liturgies. Volunteers will be needed throughout the conference as the stage is transformed many times throughout. Tasks: Preparing the altar for mass and adoration, setting up chairs for priests, moving items for keynote speakers. Bookstore Description: Volunteers in the Bookstore help with the organizing and selling of religious items from entertainers from the conference (cd’s, t-shirts, promotional items, etc.) as well as other books, rosary beads, conference t-shirts and cd’s. Time Commitment: Set up is required prior to conference start time. Volunteers are needed early Friday afternoon. The Bookstore is only open during breaks and meal times. Tasks: Selling and organizing items, acting in a professional manner, welcoming conference attendees, using cash register, handling cash/debit/credit card transactions. Production Description: Volunteers in the Production department help with the audio/visual aid of the speakers, band and hosts to ensure the conference is well received without technical glitches. Volunteers also assist in rearranging of the stage prior to each session. Time Commitment: Little set up is required. Production members should arrive mid-afternoon Friday and will be on call throughout the conference. Tasks: Set-up of stage, audio/visual maintenance, assistance to the host and speakers. Prayer Ministry Description: Volunteers in the Prayer Ministry department are the spiritual fighters during the conference. They provide spiritual and emotional care through prayer ministry to conference attendees, chaperones and other volunteers when needed. This is a very important role within the conference and is to be discerned. Time Commitment: The Prayer Ministry team meets a few times leading up to the conference to build relationships with those you will be praying with, as well to pray together for the success of the conference and the openness of attendees. Prayer Ministry volunteers are on call throughout the conference. Tasks: Offering prayer to those is need, and being open to support attendees who may be struggling, helping participants prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation Participant Hospitality Description: Volunteers in Hospitality are the energizers to all attending the conference. They meet the buses of conference attendees and offer a warm welcome to each of them, and are the “go to” people during the conference. Time Commitment: Hospitality does not require any pre-conference time commitment, but are asked to arrive with sufficient time to meet your team and greet conference attendees. Participant Hospitality volunteers are on call throughout the conference. Tasks: Meet conference attendees as the buses arrive, help with luggage, provide an energetic presence throughout conference, re-arrange main arena as needed, ready to perform any task as needed!

14. leaders & chaperones Minimum Age Requirements
The minimum age for an Adult Chaperone is 21 years prior to the start of the conference. There must be one Chaperone for every 5 youth of the same gender. No more, no less. (Example: If you have 6 females and 4 males, you need 2 female Chaperones and 1 male Chaperone). Compliance with Diocesan Responsibility Ministry Protocols
All Adult Chaperones must comply with their home Diocesan Child Protection Policies. Unapproved adults will not be permitted on campus. It is the responsibility of the Group Leader to ensure all Chaperones are in compliance. The Spirituality of Chaperones
Because the conferences are very spiritual and Chaperones serve as the primary facilitators of this experience, Adult Chaperones need to be spiritually mature. The words and actions of the Adult Chaperones should reflect the values of the Catholic Church at all times. The Role of Chaperones
The Primary role of the Chaperone is to provide a safe and healthy environment for the participating youth. Full awareness and enforcement of the rules and policies governing participant behavior as set forth by Steubenville Toronto is mandatory. Adult Chaperones are the primary disciplinarians and are responsible for their youth at all times, during sessions, free time and at lights out. Chaperones need to be aware of the physical, emotional, and spiritual state of their youth during the conference. Being present and engaged with the youth during free time and designated small group time will greatly aid in this. Chaperones need to communicate any serious problems or issues to conference staff. Chaperones need to be present with their youth during all the scheduled sessions. The only exception is during the entertainment time when youth ministers and Chaperones meet. By experiencing the conference together, Chaperones and youth will be able to talk about the different topics and issues. The Chaperones will also be able to help young people with any confusion or doubt as well as pray with them. Chaperones and Group Leaders should prepare spiritually for the task of chaperoning. Group leaders may want to have a retreat, training day, a weekly prayer meeting, or something that provides support and encouragement to Chaperones. Chaperones should meet with their group at least two months before the conference so youth participants and chaperones have an opportunity to get to know each other. This will begin to build the trust and support that is needed for the weekend.

15. What do you need to do?Organize your parishRegister your Youth MinistryConsider group t-shirt purchaseFundraise

16. contacts Fr. Frank PortelliDirector 416-599-7676 Ext. 227frfrank@ocytoronto.org John MacMullen Associate Director - Youth Ministry416-599-7676 Ext. 225john@ocytoronto.org Matthew H. Sanders Special Projects Manager – Archdiocese of Toronto 416-934-3400 Ext. 640 msanders@archtoronto.org REGISTER & VOLUNTEER AT: WWW.STEUBENVILLETORONTO.COM

17. more questions?www.steubenvilletoronto.com/faqs