October 11-17, 2020

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This is Why We Are Catholic

- Mission Statement:
  To invigorate the Catholics of Western Massachusetts and New England using a Catholic conference that will nourish families and parishes with the beauty of the Catholic Faith by proclaiming, “This is Why We Are Catholic.”
  
  Vision Statement:
  Drawing upon the faith of our Catholic parishes and our Catholic heritage in Western Massachusetts, the Catholic Life Conference offers a feast for Catholics who desire the love of God. As a Church we are nourished by Divine Revelation, Sacred Scripture, and Sacred Tradition; the Catholic Life Conference will display “All Things Catholic,” bringing to mind what we love about our faith. A full day of speakers, presentations, and the sacraments will remind us that we are part of a Church much bigger than it may seem in our busy lives and separate parishes. In the face of discouragement and past hurts, this is a day of hope. The Catholic Life Conference intends to motivate us to live and love our faith so that the Church will sustain its truth, beauty, and integrity for generations to come. This is why we are Catholic.
- A CONFERENCE FOR EVERYONE
  
  The Catholic Life Conference invites men, women, children, teens, young adults, and seniors, to come together as a diocese and as a church. This is one big day for everyone. Together we will receive inspiration and food for the journey ahead so that we—each one of us—can say, “This is Why I am Catholic!”
- Our Logo
  
  This logo design began with the image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in mind. The Sacred Heart is among the most familiar and moving of Catholic devotional images making it quickly and easily recognizable. And it is a powerful image because of what it represents - Christ’s burning love for us.
  
  In this logo design, the flames traditionally seen above the heart are transformed to incorporate a dove, representing the gift of the Holy Spirit. The blue and red rays eminating from the pierced heart represent the blood and water that gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us. They are meant to remind us of God’s Divine Mercy, a devotion promoted locally at The National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA.
  
  The combination of elements from the Sacred Heart and image of Divine Mercy bring together the power of God’s love and mercy.
- This Catholic Life Conference will focus on how important it is to be Catholic and the treasure in which we all share, The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. I’m also extremely pleased to let you know that the keynote speakers for the event will be none other than Scott Hahn from the Saint Paul Center of Biblical Theology in Steubenville Ohio. Scott and Kimberly are dynamic speakers and really capture the true meaning of Sacred Scripture and Catholic Tradition.
  
  -Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski
Patron Saints of the Conference
- St. Joseph
  
  Patron Saint of our Universal Church
- St. Michael the Archangel
  
  Patron Saint of the Springfield Diocese
- Our Lady of Guadalupe
  
  Patron Saint of the Americas
Hardworking Committee to get a Conference to you!
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why did CLC decide not to host the conference in person in October 2020?
  
  When we considered the combination of the risk of gathering 1400 people inside a building, the mask requirements, the social distancing regulations especially with the children's program, limited numbers of people in spaces, immunocompromised individuals, and elderly vulnerability to the virus,
  plus the 14 -day self-quarantine required either in Massachusetts OR in their own home state OR country for all our speakers, country -wide registrants, vendors and volunteers, i n addition, the ever-changing statewide restrictions on group activities, we felt that it was not responsible for our organization to host the conference this Fall in-person and face-to-face.
  
  Can I enjoy this At-Home Conference all on one day or do I have to watch over a week's time?
  
  Since this conference is now at home it is designed to be user friendly. On the week of Oct 11-17 you will have access to the videos so that you can enjoy them slowly and watch them at your own leisure. Once the videos are released onto the website you may still enjoy the videos for some time.
  
  On October 17, 2020 we will be having a LIVE Q&A which we hope to have recorded but if you would like to participate in real time you must be on our website at the times indicated for each speaker.
  
  The questions will be submitted through the week so be sure to submit any questions by calling 413-779-2575 in order for us to submit them to each speaker. Call the number and Press 1 for Scott Hahn, 2 for Trish Short, 3 for Hudson Byblow and 4 for Popple. Record your question!
  
  What is this "At Home Conference" and what will is cost?
  
  The Catholic Life Conference is NOW hosting the same conference but this time...IT'S FOR FREE thanks to our generous SPONSORS!!!
  AND we are bringing it right to YOU in your home!
  No strings attached.
  
  How can I access the Talks?
  
  All our speakers have provided us with pre-recorded talks personalized for our Catholic Life Conference and to OUR diocese! These talks can and will be accessed Right Here on our website starting October 11, 2020,
  
  You can request a DVD or CD on either registration page.
  
  How can I participate more fully in this conference besides listening to the talks?
  
  In addition to the FREE talks, Catholic Life Conference is giving everyone the option to participate more fully and use SOME of your registration fee TOWARDS conference bags
  
  We highly recommend you take advantage of these At-home Conference tools
  
  Just go to the Previously Registered or the New Registrations tab and you will be able to see ALL the exciting options we have offered!
  
  What if I do not want a bag? How can I get a full refund?
  
  If you are not interested in the bags that we are offering just fill out the form in the Previously Regestered page and indicate that you would like a full refund where it asks you how you would like to use your credit? Once we verify how you paid we will be able to get that refund right out to you. We will refund the credit card you paid with or send a check if that is how you paid.
  
  How can I watch the LIVE Q&A?
  
  October 17, 2020 is when we will be STREAMING LIVE with all four speakers!
  
  Online - you will be able to go right onto our website and watch each of the speaker
  
  Live events- We do have hopes we will be able to host a few live events throughout the diocese
  
  If you are interested in hosting please contact us here
  
  Submit your questions by calling 413-779-2575 in order for us to get them to each speaker. Call the number and Press 1 for Scott Hahn, 2 for Trish Short, 3 for Hudson Byblow and 4 for Popple. Record your question, your name (first is ok) and where you are from!
  
  What about the Children's program? Our family was so looking forward to that.
  YES! They are the future of this church and need to be invested in. We have worked tirelessly to bring a doable At-Home Catholic Conference JUST for the kids. The child will be provided with a pilgrimage map in their At- home conference bags (that need to be purchased ahead of time) which will walk you and them step by step through a journey to become a saint! It is easily accessible, self-guided and can be child- led however it is fun for the WHOLE family.
  Check out the Family Pilgrimage tab to see all the exciting activities and videos.
  Still Popple. Still Crafts. Still community! And FUN!
  
  Is there any hope for LIVE events?
  
  We are able to meet in person at St. Michaels Cathedral in Springfield Ma. for an in person adoration from 12-3pm and 7-9 pm will be live praise and worship music with Vic Bergeron. Please join us if you can.
  
  There will be a limited amount of people allowed so please reserve HERE or go to the Live Events page
  
  If you are unable to join us for this in person adoration but would still like to particpate please go onto our website to view the adoration via Live Streaming right on the conference website page.
  
  Also, we would LOVE to have kick-off events the night before the live Q&A and/or play the at-home conference throughout the diocese! Again, only if restrictions allow.
  
  If your parish would like to be involved please CONTACT US HERE
  and we will set you up with all that you need.
  
  Please check back on the website with updates.
  Please note: This conference is 100% volunteer-based in order to make this day a reality.