CYX '08 - JULY 18-20

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A Sneak Peak at CYX 08 Speakers,
Entertainers, & Celebrants...

Bishop Dale J. Melczek Bishop of Gary (website) In addition to shepherding the Church of Gary, Bishop Melczek also serves as episcopal liaison to the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, and as chair of the USCCB Committee on the Laity. Bishop Melczek has long been a supporter of Catholic youth ministry. Bishop Melczek will preside at the CYX Closing Mass Sunday.	Alfredo "Pepe" Flores-Carillo Emcee “PEPE!” Back by popular demand, Pepe serves as conference emcee. Pepe is a veteran of diocesan youth ministry, having served at previous TAPTs, etc. Pepe's life was touched by Christ as a teen and he continues his faith journey as a young adult, leading the young adult Effeta ministry at St. Casimir in Hammond, and as the co-chair of the Diocese of Gary Young Adult Council.
Jim Kerwin and The Average Church Band, St. Edward, Lowell (website) You know Jim from his music ministry at such diocesan events as TAPT (06 & 07), Zusammen! (05), and CYX (06 & 07). At various times throughout the weekend, Jim will lead us in praise and worship. accompanied by the talented performers of TACB.	Father Kevin McCarthy CYX Chaplain Fr. Kevin M. is the Chaplain of St. Teresa, our host for the weekend: CYX couldn’t happen without St. T, so thank him! Fr. Kevin will also preside over an unforgettable Candlelight World Youth Day service.
Sal Solo ACTS Evangelism & Worship (website) Sal Solo is MTV meets Jesus! That’s how some might describe what this former British rock star brings to youth rallies all across America and in thirty-six other nations. Stunning videos, power rock and techno beats, action, and interaction, all designed to knock your socks off in the one and only EVANG-A-GANZA! A multimedia feast with Christ at the center: guaranteed unforgettable!	Kendall Ciesemier Kids Caring 4 Kids (website) After viewing an Oprah Winfrey special about kids caring for kids in the winter of 2004, Kendall decided that she had to do something to help the 12 million AIDS orphans of Africa. She began by adopting a child through World Vision with her own annual contribution of $360. In June 2004, as Kendall faced an upcoming liver transplant, she organized "Kids Caring 4 Kids." She was recently named to the 2007 Chicagoans of the Year list by Chicago Magazine. (read more / view video)
Fr. Kevin Huber Diocese of Gary Vocations Director Fr. Kevin H. currently serves as the Diocesan Coordinator of Vocations. Fr. Kevin will be present throughout CYX. If you think God is calling you to something special or have any questions about religious vocations, he'd love to speak to you!	Diocesan Youth Council A number of conference elements are made possible by the hard work of the Diocesan Youth Council, including part of the Opening Session, activities, and much of the behind-the-scenes work! The Diocesan Youth Council is a body of teens that gather monthly to serve as a liaison between parish and diocesan youth ministry efforts. THE DYC IS HERE TO SERVE YOU!
Effeta Young Adult Ministry St. Casimir, Hammond EFFETA stands for Eucharist, Faith, Formation, Evangelization, Traditions, Amistad. EFFETA seeks to find Christ, love Christ, and along the way get to know each other, have fun, and serve the community of Saint Casimir, keeping alive the traditions of our homelands, and starting new ones. EFFETA will lead us in a powerful Via Crucis on Saturday night.	St. Martin de Porres Youth Group Ss. Monica & Luke, Gary Worship in the African-American tradition includes a variety of expressions of praise: through song, speech, dance, and other ways of experiencing God's Presence. Young people from the St. Martin de Porres Youth Group will lead CYX participants in an engaging prayer service that embodies praise dancing and music.
Jordan Fetcko St. Mary, Crown Point & Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, Winona, MN (website) Jordan is a former CYX participant that heard God calling him! He recently completed his first year at Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary. Jordan thinks young people should not be so quick to ask themselves, "What do I want to be when I grow up?" but rather, "What does GOD want me to be?" He will serve as a CYX Staffer throughout CYX and share his journey with us on Sunday morning.