Fr. Antoine has been a speaker at many Youth 2000
retreats throughout the United States, as well as seminars
and retreats for seminarians, and to active and contemplative sisters. He has
formed a children's
Eucharistic Adoration program known as Children of Hope which is being
implemented in parishes
around the world.
Fr.
Antoine has been a familiar face on EWTN these past few years. He has filmed
several series for them,
as well as appearing on "Life on the Rock", Mother Angelica Live,
and other shows..
Father
Antoine has led children in Adoration all around the world. He has
personally taken this program
to Australia, Mexico, Canada, Nicaragua, and Romania. He has led in
parishes, Catholic Schools,
Family Conferences, and Cathedrals around the world. In each place the
message is the same,
"To bring children close to the Heart of Jesus and to gaze upon Him in
Adoration." He
was invited to speak at the Eucharistic Congresses in Guadalajara, St Paul,
Minnesota, at the Eucharistic
Congress in Canada.
In
2005 he also led over 1800 children to adore Jesus in the Basilica of the
Immaculate Conception, and
to others all around the world as it was broadcast by EWTN on this special day
of Worldwide Prayer
of Children.
Fr. Antoine was ordained in 1992. After six years as
chaplain of a large Catholic school in Paris, he was
the prior of the new foundation of his community in Peoria, Illinois for six
years. He was also the
chaplain to the Bradley University students for 9 years. He now resides
at the US Novitiate (House
of formation) St Joseph's Priory in Princeville, Illinois, near Peoria. www.communityofstjohn.com
Fr. Antoine will lead the Friday evening Eucharistic Holy Hour and Healing Service. In addition, he will speak about the Eucharist on Saturday morning.
Deacon Bill Johnson Campus Minister and Conference Emcee
Bill Johnson is a Youth Consultant and guest speaker for a variety of youth groups and organizations in the Chicagoland and Wisconsin areas. He has spent over 25 years working with teens and families in such areas as the Big Brother/Big Sister program, juvenile corrections, and Youth and Family Ministry. Bill is an ordained Deacon and has worked as a Pastoral Associate. Bill has developed and presented educational programs for parents, teachers, and teens and has given countless presentations at area Youth and Adult Retreats, Youth Workshops, and Rallies. He is presently serving as Director of Campus Ministry and Theology Teacher at Marmion Academy in Aurora, Illinois. Bill is married and has two adult children.
Chris Padgett Speaker and Musician
Chris Padgett will open your eyes, make you laugh and have you thinking in a new way about your life as a Catholic Christian. Chris has been part of the HERE I AM LORD Conference for 8 of the past 9 years and will be our featured speaker on Thursday evening. Using his experiences as a husband and a father, Chris will address the virtue of Chastity as it applies to our lives and God's plan for us.
To find out more about Chris Padgett, please visit his website
Doug Brummel Catholic Entertainer
Doug Brummel is a nationally-known Faith and Family Comedian and
Storyteller. He travels the United States entertaining and evangelizing
to people of all ages through his “Lighten Up!” Parish Family
Missions/Renewals, Whole Community Theatre Events, and Keynote
Presentations at regional and national conferences.
Doug’s captivating style stirs the hearts, minds, and souls of all who
attend his presentations. His multi-generational style emphasizes
life-long conversion. The joy and richness of our faith heritage shines
through the many stories which are shared by Doug’s characters. They
help us lighten up, laugh, and learn about our faith...all at the same
time!
Doug will be presenting 'Lighten Up' on Friday evening from 6:47 -8:47 prior to the evenings Eucharistic Holy Hour and Healing Service
Check out Doug's website to find out more about this extraordinary entertainer
Bob Rice Professor, Evangelist, Speaker and Musician
Bob Rice returns, after being part of the 2004 HERE I AM LORD Conference, to close the Friday Grade School Workshop with a special one hour concert as well as being a featured speaker at the Faith Enrichment Day on Saturday. A professor at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, Bob is also a talented musician and speaker and will headline our Saturday evening program with a talk and concert.
Check out Bob's website to find out more about him
RbG Music Ministry Conference Music Ministers
RbG is the Music Ministry arm of ROCKED BY GOD Retreat Ministry, an important component of the Youth Ministry program at St. Patrick parish in St. Charles. RbG provides music at various retreats, rallys, days of reflection, summer camp and conferences throughout the year. RbG also provides the choir for Vacation Bible School and the C.Y.A.H. Masses held during the year at St. Patrick.
RbG were the music ministers at Youth 2000 at Sacred Heart parish in Lombard in 2009 and 2010. This year, RbG is pleased to once again be providing the Music Ministry for the HERE I AM LORD Weekend at their home parish. RbG is well equipped to engage all ages in Praise and Worship music. Most importantly they seek to provide a prayerful backdrop to the weekend events, especially the Eucharistic Holy Hour and various prayer opportunities.
The ensemble for the 10/11 year consists of Ryan Penman, Shannon Doherty, Jessica Rassmussen, Emily Gibson, Sean Topacio, Andy Louis, Ben de Garcia and Joe Rogers. RbG is led by Mike Zak, Director of Youth Ministry at St. Patrick parish.
