Parenting Conference
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Check out this Invitation from our Conference Emcees!
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Join us to connect with other parents and receive insights, resources, and formation as we explore the joys and challenges of parenting!
This conference is for parents of all ages and stages, and will include keynote presentations, breakout sessions, Mass, vendors, and more!
Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your domestic church!
Register by October 15th for the earlybird pricing! See the registration options below for details. Click here to view the schedule for the day.
A Kidzone will be available for children ages 1-11. Space is limited. Infants are welcome to stay with their parent(s) during the conference.
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Keynote Speakers
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Alicia and Mike Hernon
The Hernons are co-founders of the “Messy Family Project” and parents of ten and grandparents to two. They have been married for 28 years and live in Steubenville, OH. Previously, Mike served his alma mater, Franciscan University, in fundraising, media/marketing, and partnership efforts for over 10 years until he and Alicia began the full-time ministry of the “Messy Family Project”, which focuses on inspiring people with the God-given Catholic vision of marriage and family life and equipping them for the journey of family life through a blog, downloadable guides, videos, courses, a popular podcast on Catholic parenting, and more.
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Jonathan and Amanda Teixeira
The Teixeiras are cofounders of WalletWin, an organization dedicated to raising up good stewards through sound financial instruction from a Catholic perspective. Before launching WalletWin, they served nine years as staff members with Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). They are the authors of How to Attack Debt, Build Savings, and Change the World Through Generosity, which is a step-by-step guide to gaining control of money so that, as Catholics, we can live life in freedom and generosity as good stewards of what God has entrusted to us. The Teixeiras enjoy exploring the outdoors with their three daughters, Josephine, Charlotte, and Eleanor. They live in Omaha, NE.
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Emcees
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Kyle and Steph Klap
atauskasKyle and Steph live in Dubuque where they are active in their Catholic faith and are raising six kids. They create and share family-friendly comedy sketches on their YouTube channel, Done on this Side by The Dubuquers, to bring laughter, light, and joy to you and yours!
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Couples Event - Friday, October 27
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Married and engaged couples are invited to a bonus event the night prior to the Parenting Conference that includes dinner, a talk by Mike and Alicia Hernon, and time for socializing with other couples.
Register as a couple for both the Friday and Saturday events at a reduced package rate! Click on the Couples Package option below for details.A Kidzone will be available for children ages 1-11. Infants may stay with their parents at the event.
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Registration Options (click the image)
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Promotional Materials (click the image to download)
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Thank you to our generous sponsors for these events!
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Contact Us
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Joanne Pohland, M.A.j.pohlanddbqarch.orgDirector of Children and Family Formation -
Matt Selby, M.A.m.selbydbqarch.orgDirector of Adult and Marriage Formation
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