Morning arrivals peruse the exhibitors in Patiot Hall.

Choir, led by Linda Lebo.

Chris Weber meets with the Jacksons, from St. Peter, Libertytown.

Keynoter, Ed Gordon compares notes with Presider, Bishop Francis Malooley before the prayer service begins.

Students from St. Maria Goretti High School in Hagerstown helped out, greeting people, answering questions, running errands - always with a smile!

Arriving for the opening prayer service and keynote, in Knott Auditorium.

Bishop Malooly chats with St. Maria Goretti High students.

Participants join in the opening song.

Ed Gordon, delivering his keynote, "The Way Forward for Catechesis."

Bishop Malooly shares his thoughts and prayers.

Big ball of guilt gets passed among the audience.

Workshop sessions were held in the Academic Center, where participants were welcomed by more St. Maria Goretti High students!

Fr. Vincent O'Malley welcomes participants to his workshop, "Saints for the Future."

Scott Miller, "The Way Forward: Discipleship."

Renée Bhatia, "Conversion & Christology in St. Augustine's Confessions.

Renée Bhatia

Rev. Gerard Francik, "How to Foster Vocations."

Volunteer Anne Mason helps someone locate her workshop.

Rainy weather did not dampen our spirits!

Volunteer Jim Schrader points the way.

Ed Gordon conducts his workshop, "The Way Forward: A Conversation with Leaders."

Paricipants enjoy Barbara Kyle's workshop, "Creating Costumes from Everyday Things."

A delicious lunch, prepared by Mount St. Mary's catering, was enjoyed by all.

Greg Loss, from St. Timothy's parish in Walkersville, peruses the Daughters of St. Paul exhibit.

"Handcrafted Pens," by creator Mark Sullivan were among the exhibits.

Participants locate their afternoon workshops.

Tom Booth, "The Way Forward for Liturgical Music."

Marissa Alspaugh and Teens, "What do we need from the Church? What can we bring to the Church?"

Marissa Alspaugh, Youth Minister, St. Timothy, Walkersville.

Barbara Kyle's "Paper Bag Puppetry" workshop amused as wel as taught!

Fr. Jim Donohue, "Care for the Sick and Dying."

A workshop for young musicans was led by Matt Maher.

Member of Matt Maher's band prepare their exhibit of t-shirts before their concert.

Matt Maher in concert, Knott Auditorium.

Fr. Jim Donohue