Conference for Pastoral Leaders – EMPOWEING GEN NOW
A transformative regional conference on Listen, Teach, Send: A National Pastoral Framework for Ministries with Youth and Young Adults, the United States Bishops’ guide for families and pastoral ministers in the accompaniment and evangelization of youth and young adults in their journey to and with Jesus Christ. This conference is hosted by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in partnership with the Office for Faith Formation with Youth and Young Adults of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Taking place on October 24 & 25, 2025, this gathering centers around the theme Empowering Gen Now, emphasizing the urgent call to equip, inspire, and uplift today’s young people in their faith journey. Through dynamic discussions, interactive workshops, and collaborative networking, participants will explore practical strategies to engage youth and young adults, helping them grow spiritually and lead with confidence in their communities.
Whether you are a parish catechetical leader, educator, family ministry leader, or actively involved in youth ministry, this conference invites you to be part of a national movement that listens, teaches, and sends forth young disciples with renewed purpose.
- To read the Listen, Teach, Send: A National Pastoral Framework for Ministries with Youth and Young Adults, click here: ENGLISH | SPANISH
- To order a hard copy bilingual version of Listen, Teach, Send | Escucha, Enseña, Envía is now available.
PLEASE NOTE that our webpage will continue to be updated as details are confirmed.
Conference Details
- Dates: Friday, October 24, 2025 and Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Location: Cardinal O’Hara High School, 1701 Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064
- Conference fee: TBD
- The fee will include meals for both days (Friday night dinner. Saturday continental breakfast and lunch) and the Friday night Welcome Reception.
- Times, speakers, and additional details coming soon!
Who can attend?
- Ministers with Youth
- Young Adult Leaders
- Catechetical Leaders and Teachers
- Leaders in Family and Parent Ministry
- Scout leaders
- Adults serving in CYO sports
What will I experience at the conference?
- Dynamic presentations from national speakers all experts in the field of accompanying young people and the disciplines of listening, teaching, and sending them forth.
- Opportunities for practice and conversation with other pastoral leaders from a variety of ministries with young people.
- Prayer in community with others who journey with the young Church.
Q&A
- During the conference, will we go through the document itself? No. The conference will instead focus on unpacking the document through reflection, practice, and conversation.
- Do I need to have read Listen, Teach, Send to participate in the conference? No, although it is highly encouraged!
- I am traveling from outside the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Where can I stay overnight? The OFFYYA will work with a hotel to reserve a block of rooms at a discounted rate for guests traveling longer distances.
This conference is done as a partnership of the Office of Faith Formation with Youth and Young Adults (OFFYYA) and the Office for Life and Family with the USCCB and the National Catholic Committee on Scouting.