We are in a weighty war for the minds, hearts and souls of every man, woman and child who will ever walk this creation.
At stake? Eternity.
The battlefield? Culture.
Culture—the way people think, act, talk, create, govern, educate, worship, work, spend money, form friendships and live life—can and should be rooted in the reality of the Gospel. These days, it can be tempting to feel like it never will be.
The good news is this:
together, we have the ability to transform the culture.
Join other lay Catholics from around Jacksonville for a half-day event full of the inspiration, encouragement and equipping to do just that.
Offering a varied & powerful
Schedule of Events
11:00 a.m. // Registration Opens
Check-in starts at Holy Family. Stop by for nametags and a warm welcome! Open until the first keynote at 12:30.
11:30 a.m. // Lunch
FOCUS Alumni will cater lunch for all attendees. Gluten-free and dairy-free accommodations will be provided.
12:30 p.m. // Keynote 1: Intimacy with Christ
Marie Putbrese speaks on the impact a life of prayer can have on us and the people in proximity. This content will inspire you to establish and continue a life of prayer. (Childcare begins, available until Mass.)
1:00 p.m. // Small Group Discussions
Discuss the talk content and relevant real-life examples with other attendees, sharing the trials and triumphs of your experience living a life of intimacy with Christ.
1:30 p.m. // Adoration + Confessions
Spend time before our Eucharistic Lord in individual silent prayer. Priests will be available to hear confessions.
2:45 p.m. // Keynote 2: Living Mission
Listen and learn from James Dunnigan on how the explicit sharing of Jesus' saving work is necessary for a true evangelization of culture. Building on the previous talk, this content will empower you to discern and invest in your personal mission.
3:15 p.m. // Small Group Discussions
Discuss the talk content and relevant real-life examples with other attendees, sharing the trials and triumphs of your experience living mission in your local community. (Childcare concludes after this discussion time.)
4:00 p.m. // Vigil Mass
Come celebrate an anticipatory Sunday Mass with the community at Holy Family.
5:00 p.m. // Happy Hour + Hors d'oeuvres
Enjoy drinks and appetizers as you continue to build friendships and socialize with other attendees. Sponsored by Jacksonville YCP. Event concludes at 7 p.m.