Making Connections: Youth Convention 2024

Young people in grades 8-12 are invited to Making Connections: A Day for Catholic Teens on Sun., Apr. 28^th from 12-5pm at Villa Maria College in Buffalo!

Gather with teenagers from across the Diocese of Buffalo for an interactive day with national speaker and musician ValLimar Jansen! ValLimar’s unique blend of proclamation, reflection, storytelling, music, movement, insights and wisdom propels faith to new heights. The day concludes with Mass with Bishop Michael Fisher.

Teens have the choice of different breakout topics and service activities during the event. The cost is $20 and includes lunch. For more information or to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/makingconnections716

Schedule for the event:

12:00-12:15pm Gather in Auditorium – Praise and Worship

12:15-12:30pm Welcome & Opening Prayer

12:30-1:30pm Keynote Address: ValLimar Jansen

1:30-2:00pm Lunch (pizza) and Service Project/Activities

2:00-2:45pm Breakouts

2:45-3:15pm Q & A Panel

3:15-3:45pm Keynote 2: ValLimar Jansen

4:00-5:00pm Mass with Bishop Michael Fisher