How do your students experience God? How does your school help students discern their vocation (religious and lay)? Come to a unique 2-day conference that brings high school students and educators together to enrich the ways Catholic high schools help their students identify and nurture their calling.

• Be inspired by keynote addresses, panel discussions and successful models from other Catholic high schools from around the country.
• Engage in our insightful workshops and goal-setting sessions.
• Partner with your students to explore ways to implement the ideas and techniques you receive to positively affect students’ experiences at your school.

For two days, 3 – 4 high school students (rising sophomores/juniors) & 1 – 2 Educators from Catholic schools across the country will come together and explore ways to support student vocation—a vital component of student success in our Catholic schools. Learn more about this unique event below and find out how your school can be a part of it.

Keynote Speaker | Featured Guest | Workshop Topics | Conference Details | Pre-registration

Dr. Michael Carotta
Dr. Michael Carotta has worked with the spirituality of adolescents for over 30 years in educational, pastoral, and clinical settings including four years working with at-risk youth at Girls and Boys town. He teaches graduate courses on adolescent spirituality at several Catholic universities and is a national consultant for Our Sunday Visitor, (formerly Harcourt Religion Publishers). His newest books include Have Faith a confirmation candidate/sponsor resource (Twenty-Third Publications) and Lincoln Park, a mystery series with spiritual insights for junior highers which he has co-authored with theologian John Shea. (Harcourt Religion). Over the last ten years, Mike’s work has expanded into the area of vocational renewal. He and his wife Catherine are authors of Sustaining The Spirit: callings, commitments, and vocational challenges published by Twenty-Third Publications and facilitate renewal seminars nationwide.

Dr. Michael Corso
Dr. Michael Corso has been an educator for over twenty years and has taught at every grade level kindergarten through graduate school. He is deeply committed to the belief that students are the agents of their own learning. Dr. Corso has worked throughout his career to improve teaching and learning through teacher training and education. His doctoral thesis grounds his work as a researcher and program developer in a contemporary philosophy of education and human knowing. In his role with the National Catholic Center for Student Aspirations at Assumption College, Dr. Corso combines research on student perceptions of their schools with educational theory and with the living, breathing practice of teachers and administrators. Dr. Corso conducts workshops throughout New England as well as nationally. During the past several years, Corso has given more than 200 performances of "St. Mark's Gospel: The Message Comes Alive!"
Visit Dr. Corso's Blog.

Paul Melley
Paul Melley is a talented singer, composer, and saxophonist who has recently released his debut album, Humbled (GIA Publications). He currently serves as Director of Liturgical Music and Assistant Chaplain at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. He performs throughout the United States, Canada and Europe, and is featured on a number of recordings from GIA and OCP. Paul had the great honor of singing his own composition at the Vigil Liturgy attended by Pope John Paul II in Toronto, Canada for World Youth Day 2002 to an audience of over half a million people. In 2008, Paul performed his music at World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia. Just back from Kenya, Paul is finishing his 2nd album, God is Love.

Conference participants are invited to attend 3 of the following workshops. All workshop are designed for students and teachers alike and will strengthen Catholic high schools' efforts in helping students discern God's call.

Aspirations Profile—Responding to the Call
How are you using your gifts to experience God's presence in your life and for those around you? Learn how you can balance your gifts with your actions to respond to God's call.

Vocations—The Religious Life
Thinking about the religious life? Know someone who is? Ask the questions you always wanted to ask about religious vocation.

Meaningful Student Involvement—The Power of Student Voice
How do students participate in the life of your school? What opportunities exist at your school for students to share their gifts? Discover how to build genuine opportunities of service, leadership and responsibility for students.

Speaking & Listening as a School Community
How do students and teachers communicate with each other and with God? Explore the similarities and differences in how we speak and listen in our learning and in our faith formation.

Religious Experience—How we relate to God
Where do you find God? How do you pray? How do you live out the teachings of Jesus? Enrich your school community by exploring the varied religious experiences students and teachers have of God.

8 Conditions That Make A Difference®
These 8 Conditions help students discover their self-worth, become more actively engaged in the classroom, and find deeper purpose in their education and faith. Learn how to optimize your experience at school in order to achieve your life-long goals and aspirations.

Location
The 2010 NCCSA High School Conference will take place on the Assumption College campus in Worcester, Massachusetts. (View Google Map).

Cost
Registration costs include all meals, room, conference materials, entertainment event, and more.
$260 per person with 2 nights on-campus accommodations.
$200 per person without overnight accommodations.

Early Registration Discount: Register by April 30th and save $100 per school ($25/person).

Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 25, 2010.

Space is limited so let us hear from you today. Begin your registration process by submitting the event pre-registration form below