Evangelium Conference 2010

Explaining the Catholic Faith in the Modern World

6th – 8th August 2010, The Reading Oratory School

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Young adults (18 to 35) are invited to attend the third Evangelium weekend residential conference on ways of explaining the Catholic faith in the modern world. The Conference is organised by the Evangelium Project and is being sponsored by the Catholic Truth Society.

• dynamic talks by excellent speakers
• mix with other young people who share your faith
• discuss and talk informally with our speakers
• daily Mass and eucharistic adoration
• opportunities for confession
• relax in the beautiful grounds
• opportunities for sport and evening entertainment

Confirmed speakers to date:

• Prof. Roy Schoeman - convert, author of 'Salvation is from the Jews'; formerly on the faculty of Harvard Business School
• Fr Joseph Carola - professor of patristics at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome
• Joanna Bogle - broadcaster, writer, author of Feasts and Seasons
• Fr Thomas Crean OP - author of A Catholic Replies to Professor Dawkins
• Dr James Bogle - barrister, vice-chairman of the Catholic Union
• Fr Andrew Pinsent - Oxford University Theology Faculty, former particle physicist at CERN

The Reading Oratory School was founded under the supervision of John Henry, later Cardinal Newman, in 1859, and is today one of the top independent boys' schools in the United Kingdom.

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Praise for the second EVANGELIUM Weekend Conference, 7th-9th August 2009

• Inspiring talks, very inspirational homilies! A wonderful blend of the head and heart – talks and workshops that are intellectually challenging as well as being focused on prayer and the sacraments…It was so wonderful to meet so many good people – it gives me lots of hope for the future!
• The most important aspect for me was meeting like minded young and professional Catholics and hearing material from professional speakers. It has given me a boost to evangelise and try to live a faithful Catholic life!
• It was spiritually uplifting to mix with Catholics who are so devoted to Christ and His Church. It was also a great opportunity to hear of other apostolates and to network…Wonderful all round.
• The conferences were really excellent. I enjoyed gaining an appreciation of the philosophical richness of our faith.
• The three days have been fantastic - well-organised and full of inspiring priests and other great witnesses.
• What I did know was confirmed, what I did not know or understand I am now inspired to learn.

Praise for the first EVANGELIUM Weekend Conference - held summer 2008

• The best weekend of my life. It was really an answer to prayer. Before I could say, “Lord, I love you and accept the Church,” now I can say, “Lord I love you and I love your Church.”
• All of our talks, discussions etc. were permeated by prayer. I'm leaving here rejuvenated both in my own faith and feel more equipped in sharing the riches of the Catholic faith. Please hold another conference next year!
• Thank you very, very much - it has been priceless - I would love to come again! God bless you for organising this!
• The high point for me was the way Holy Mass was celebrated. So much love and reverence.
• Very high quality of speakers - fluent, full of interest and humour, and orthodox. A fine mix of people, all from different background but with an implicit unity of approach to their faith. Very encouraging and inspiring.
• It gave me the inspiration and encouragement to challenge myself more, to dive deeper in searching my vocation and courage to be more outward about defending my faith.