Who should come to a “One Bread One Cup” conference?
Parishes, schools or dioceses send teams of youth with their adult leaders. Youth should be entering their sophomore year of high school up to their freshman year of college.How long is “One Bread One Cup”?
“One Bread One Cup” is a five-day event.
How much will it cost to attend “One Bread One Cup”?
For 2008, the cost for tuition, room and board is $450 per participant. These conferences are fully subscribed and participants will have to be turned away. To secure your reservation and group enrollment, the Sponsoring Parish/High School Registration Form (Form A) and payment in full must be received by March 1. Registrations received after March 1 will incur an additional $75 processing fee. If you are unable to fulfill your registration and are unable to identify another participant to take your reservation, a refund, less $300 administrative fee per person, will be made upon request. After Form A has been received, the PHG contact person will be sent the individual youth and adult applications to be returned by May 1.
Who can apply for the Saint Meinrad College Ministerial Internship?
The internship is open to young men and women who are discerning a call to a life of ministry in the Church, be it ordained or lay. They may currently be in a formation program such as seminary, be studying ministry or similar disciplines as a college major, or simply exploring a call. All applicants must have completed high school by the start of the internship.
What happens during the internship?
During the conference weeks, the interns serve as small group leaders for the youth participants, leading prayer, discussion and learning. The other weeks are devoted to the theological and spiritual formation of the interns. They also learn youth ministry skills and knowledge that applies to both the conferences and models of parish youth ministry.
How do I apply for the Saint Meinrad College Ministerial Internship or the “One Bread One Cup” conferences?
For information about applying online, send an e-mail to vocdev@saintmeinrad.edu or call (800) 634-6723.
What do I bring to the conference?
Bed linens and towels are provided, but you’ll want to bring along toiletries and summer clothing, as well as clothes appropriate for liturgy. In southern Indiana, it can be hot and humid during the summer. All the buildings are air-conditioned, however. It’s a good idea to bring along your Bible, prayer journal or prayer book. For recreation time, you might want a deck of cards, flying disk, reading material, CD player, etc.
What do I need to know to plan my arrival and departure times?
Check-in for the conference begins at 1 p.m. on the first day. The final event is lunch on the last day of the conference.
How do you get to Saint Meinrad?
Driving directions and airport information are available at this Web link.
Can I attend by myself or do I need to attend with a group of youth?
The conference is designed for groups of youth from a parish, school or diocese to attend together. To inquire about attending on your own, contact the director at vocdev@saintmeinrad.edu or call (800) 634-6723.