Wherever we are, we can and should aspire to a perfect life. Saint Francis de Sales

Wherever we are, we can and should aspire to a perfect life. Saint Francis de Sales

Welcome to YCP s Inaugural Member Conference! In the Introduction to the Devout Life, St. Francis...sets himself expressly to prove that holiness is perfectly possible in every state and condition of secular life and to show how each man can live in the world in such a manner as to save his own soul, provided only he keeps himself free from the spirit of the world. After having pointed out how we must flee sin, fight against our evil inclinations, and avoid all useless and harmful actions, he then goes on expounding the nature of those practices of piety which cause the soul to grow, as well as how it is possible for man to remain ever united to God. Following this, he shows how necessary it is to select out a special virtue for constant practice on our part until we can say that we have mastered it. He writes, too, on the individual virtues, on modesty, on moral and immoral language, on licit and dangerous amusements, on fidelity to God...Finally, he teaches us how not only to conquer dangers, temptations, and the allurements of pleasure, but how every year it is necessary for each of us to renew and to rekindle his love of God by the making of holy resolutions. May it please God that this book, the most perfect of its kind in the opinion of contemporaries of the Saint, be read now as it formerly was by practically every one. If this were done, Christian piety certainly would flourish the world over and the Church of God could rejoice in the assurance of a widespread attainment of holiness by her children. Encyclical of Pope Pius XI on St. Francis de Sales 1

Members in 30+ U.S. cities Member at a YCP St. Joseph the Worker Retreat, reflecting on YCP s patron. Truly it is a blessed thing to love on earth as we hope to love in Heaven, and to begin that friendship here which is to endure for ever there. - St. Francis de Sales Through catechesis, testimonies, and practical guidance, YCP members grow in faith and in the conviction to make Christ known in the modern metropolis (St. John Paul II) The name Young Catholic Professionals serves as a reminder that each one of us is called to master our craft for God s glory. This applies to all of us - teachers, engineers, nurses, etc. - every single one of us should aspire to higher levels of virtue in our careers and in every moment of our lives. YCP Programming: - Networking Happy Hours - Executive Speaker Series - St. Joseph Retreat - Executive Mentorship - Spiritual Direction - Career Counseling - Small Groups - National Member Conference - Upcoming: Leadership Capstone!! This is the reason for the YCP member conference! On an annual basis, YCP members from all across the nation gather for an inspirational weekend conference to grow stronger in their conviction to Work in Witness for Christ. Save the date for next year s conference on Sep 7-9, 2018! At the end of the day, this is what YCP is really all about. YCP s goal is to inspire young people to grow deeper in their faith and then empower them to act as ambassadors for Christ in all areas of their lives, including the workplace. 2

Friday, September 29th - University of Dallas Numbers Refer to the UD Map Location Confession Available: 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Vendor Fair (Braniff - #18): 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Check-In Begins for YCP Members (Cowen-Blakely Memorial Library/Braniff - #18) 4:15 p.m. St. Francis de Sales 101: Fr. Ryan Richardson, LC 5:00 p.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Fr. Ryan Richardson, LC 5:45 p.m. Refreshments 6:30 p.m. Welcome and Keynote: Faithful Friends: A Sturdy Shelter and a Treasure Jim Moroney III: CEO, A.H. Belo Corp. & Dallas Morning News Jere Thompson, Jr.: CEO, Ambit Energy 7:30 p.m. Catch A Ride With a Fellow YCP Member to Trinity Groves 3011 Gulden Ln, Dallas, TX 75212 (www.trinitygroves.com for a Full List of 14+ Restaurants and Breweries) Dinner - Trinity Groves (On Your Own) Return to Hotel (On Your Own) Saturday, September 30th - University of Dallas Numbers Refer to the UD Map Location Confession: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Vendor Fair (Braniff - #18): 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Breakfast (On Your Own) 8:00 a.m. Check-In Begins (Cowen-Blakely Memorial Library/Braniff - #18) Visit the Chapel (#13) or the Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine (#23) 9:00 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Fr. John Bartunek, LC 10:00 a.m. Welcome & Intro to the Intro 10:45 a.m Break PROGRAM SCHEDULE #YCPConference2017 #devoutlife #workinginwitness 11:00 a.m. Breakout Sessions, Round 1 (Pick 1) 3

Temptation: Rooting out the 7 Deadly Sins Fr. Joseph Aytona, CPM (SB Hall Multipurpose Room - #19) The devil has a strategy in fooling the average Catholic. Learn how to remedy the effects of our inclination to sin to grow in true beauty with essential points from the writings of St. Francis de Sales, and become aware of the nature of temptations along with the difference between mortal and venial sin. Confession: The Difference It Can Make Fr. John Bartunek, LC (Gorman Lecture Center, Room A - #14) Often we think of confession as an extraordinary sacrament, something we need to resort to when things have gone really, really wrong. St Francis de Sales explains that this sacrament is meant to be a regular staple in our spiritual diet. Why? How can we make that happen and experience its transforming effects in our daily lives? This talk will explore the four benefits of frequent confession and how we can enjoy them to the full. Excellence in Devotion Mary Therese Anton (Beatrice M. Haggerty Gallery/Auditorium - #20) St. Francis de Sales teaches that each person becomes more acceptable and fitting in his own vocation when he sets his vocation in the context of devotion. By studying virtue and the Saints, and by opening our hearts to be guided by the Holy Spirit, we can strive towards holiness and true meaning for our lives. 12-2 p.m. Lunch (Mall Near Haggar University Center - #16) 1:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Available: Fr. John Bartunek, LC 2:00 p.m. Keynote - Going to the Next Level in Prayer: Fr. John Bartunek, LC Followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:15 p.m. Break Breakout Sessions 1 3:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions, Round 2 (Pick 1) Breakout Sessions 2 Necessary, Essential, & Exciting: The Sacraments Fr. Joseph Aytona, CPM (SB Hall Multipurpose Room - #19) Did you know that the greatest and most exciting time of our lives is when we receive the Sacraments? From Baptism to Confirmation and from Matrimony to the Eucharist, the sacraments will help us not only in becoming saints, but in elevating our professional lives to a divine act of service! Learn how the strive towards an invigorating and truly joyful sacramental life toward Heaven. 4

Finding Faith in Sadness & Sorrow Haley Scott de Maria (Gorman Lecture Center, Room A - #14) January 24, 1992, marks the Feast Day of St. Francis de Sales and the day when Haley Scott DeMaria, a freshman on the Notre Dame swim team, was left paralyzed and told she would never walk again after a fatal bus accident. Haley endured 6 life-threatening surgeries, spent several months in the hospital, and struggled with faith, yet 22 months later was miraculously back on the team. Listen as she shares her story and how the life of Saint Francis de Sales helped guide her to a happy, healthy and faith-filled life as a Catholic convert. Practicing Humility in a World of Pride Dwight Riskey (Beatrice M. Haggerty Gallery/Auditorium - #20) Humility is a virtue that is key for career development and enrichment of the soul. It often seems inconsistent with the professional work environment, however, Dwight has experience and stories from his career at FritoLay and elsewhere to prove otherwise! Learn how to grow in virtue and be a humble witness for Christ! 5-7 p.m. Break Take the Shuttle Back to Your Hotel, Visit the Chapel (#13), Join the Rosary at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine (#23), or Continue a Great Discussion! 7:00 p.m. Happy Hour Begins (Mall Near Haggar University Center - #16) 7:15 p.m. Blessing & Buffet Dinner 8:00 p.m. Keynote - Get Grounded for Heaven: Gellert Dornay (Mall) 9:00 p.m. Zander Concert President & CEO, Axia Home Loans First 2 Drinks Included, then Cash Bar Sunday, October 1st - The Highlands School Breakfast (On Your Own) 8:00 a.m. Check-In Begins (Assembly Room Hall) 9:00 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Fr. Anthony Sortino, LC 10:00 a.m. Keynote - Epic Fails and the Anatomy of Courage: Joe Burke (Assembly Room) Founder, The Anatomy of YES 11:30 a.m. Blessing & Champagne Send-Off (Cafeteria) SAVE THE DATE YCP Member Conference 2018 September 7-9, 2018 5

Other Information Wifi Access: University of Dallas: Select the UD Guest wifi network. No password needed. The Highlands School: Select the highlands wifi network. Password: school1451. Open Internet Browser. Username: thsguest; Password: blazer30. Friday & Saturday Conference Location: University of Dallas 1845 E. Northgate Dr. Irving, TX 75062 Sunday Conference Location: The Highlands School 1451 E. Northgate Dr. Irving, TX 75062 Parking: You may park in any parking lot at UD or The Highlands School throughout the conference. Please pay attention to fire lanes, handicap parking spots, or any other spots with reserved parking signs. Safety: For your convenience and protection, the University of Dallas has professional safety officers on duty 24 hours per day. Telephone: (972) 721-5305 Emergency (972) 265-5911 For Emergencies: Please dial 911 and then alert a YCP or UD staff member. Transporation: Uber and Lyft are both available in Dallas (check for special promotions if you are first-time Uber or Lyft user). DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit), Dallas light rail public transportation system, is available as well. The DART runs from both Dallas airports and is a very inexpensive way to get around - UD has its own stop. To purchase tickets or to view train/bus times, please visit http://dart.org/. The Google Maps app provides great directions via car or train/dart. Aloft Las Colinas: 122 E John Carpenter Fwy Irving, TX 75062 (972) 717-6100 Hotel Shuttle: For those staying at the Aloft Las Colinas, a complimentary shuttle is provided within a 5 mile radius (which includes UD & The Highlands School). The free shuttle runs from 7:30am - 7:00pm daily. To schedule a ride, please call 972-717-6100. Questions, Comments, or Information: Janine Hogan: Director of National YCP Events Cell: 469-224-7919 (Call or Text) 6

Angelus PRAYERS V. The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary. R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary... V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord. R. Be it done unto me according to your word. Hail Mary... V. And the Word was made flesh. [Bow] R. And dwelt among us. Hail Mary... V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray: Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we to whom the incarnation of Christ, Thy Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by His passion and cross be brought to the glory of His resurrection, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Divine Mercy Chaplet 1. Sign of the Cross 2. Opening Prayer: You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. Repeat Three Times: O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You! 3. Our Father: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, Amen. 4. Hail Mary: Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen. 5. The Apostle s Creed: I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. [For Each Decade] 6. The Eternal Father (On Our Father Beads): Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. 7. On the Ten Small Beads of Each Decade: For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. 8. Conclude with Holy God (Repeat three times): Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. 9. Closing Prayer: Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. Amen 7