Following God's Call
Phoenix Convention Center
September 8-9, 2012
Phoenix, Arizona
It's an event you won't want to miss! EWTN's Family Celebration is back at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. This year's theme, "Following God's Call," echoes Pope Benedict's call for a new Evangelization to revitalize the faith of Catholics. On September 8th, come celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose own faithful and fervent discipleship is our greatest model.
• Special Religious Liberty Roundtable Discussion featuring The Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix, EWTN President and CEO, Michael P. Warsaw, Ronald Johnson (Executive Director of the Arizona Catholic Conference), Alan Sears (CEO, and general counsel, of the Alliance Defending Freedom) and Dr. Marci Moffit (President, Catholic Medical Association).
• Inspirational talks by four of your favorite EWTN Hosts including Raymond Arroyo, Marcus Grodi, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., and Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God, O.S.B.
(formerly Rosalind Moss)
• Attend Mass with the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word and the Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix
• Spend time in Adoration and experience God's healing touch in the Sacrament of Penance
• Be a part of a special 90-Minute Life on the Rock with Fr. Mark and Doug Barry
• LIVE Performances for Children at the EWTN Faith Factory booth featuring the "Roamin' Catholic," Rob Wahl, and "Pete the Penguin"
• Shop for holy reminders in the EWTN Religious Catalogue Shop
•Meet and greet all your favorite EWTN favorite personalities at the Family Corner and Meet the Author booth in the Exhibit Hall
• Catch a LIVE Radio broadcast with EWTN radio host Thom Price and special guests
• Meet the staff at the National Catholic Register and pick up a free copy of "America's favorite Catholic Newspaper"
It's a weekend you will never forget and best of all, it's FREE – no tickets required!
Spread The Word
Tell others about the EWTN Family Celebration. Download and distribute in your parish and community. For more information about promoting EWTN year-round, visit the EWTN Media Missionaries site.
Ballroom/Main Event
The Ballroom is the venue for all the talks, Masses and discussions
Family Corner
Meet and greet some of your favorite EWTN hosts and clergy.
Meet the Author
Watch for your favorite author in this area. You'll have the chance to meet & have your books signed by Fr. Mitch Pacwa, Raymond Arroyo, & more.
EWTN Media Missionaries
The EWTN Media Missionaries program offers you the opportunity to help build awareness of the Network in parishes and communities across the country. VIsit this booth to learn more about what you can do to help create awareness of EWTN in your area.
EWTN Information Booth
Have questions about EWTN's television, radio and internet site? The Network's staff will be on hand to show you everywhere the network can be found and help provide answers.
EWTN Radio
EWTN Radio will broadcast the event via LIVE remote from Exhibit Hall G. Come visit their booth and let others know how EWTN has blessed you and your family.
Dining and Family Lounge
In Exhibit Hall G, there will be concessions, tables and chairs for dining and socializing. TV Monitors will be set up so you can watch and listen to all the activities going on inside the Ballroom.
Eucharistic Adoration
Chapel and Confessions
Spend some quite time with Our Lord in the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel during the Family Celebration. Priests will be available for confession in at scheduled times during the event. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity while you're here.
Visit the EWTN Religious Catalogue Shoppe
We've brought EWTN Religious Catalogue along too! Inside, you will find an array of holy reminders, books, tapes and other religious articles selected from the EWTN Religious Catalogue Collection.
Meet the Staff at The
National Catholic Register
Meet the staff who keep you informed on the hottest topics and latest issues regarding your Catholic Faith. Pick up a free copy of the National Catholic Register, the "Reader's Choice" Award-winner for "Best Catholic Newspaper in America"
EWTN Faith Factory
for Kids
Meet Br. Leo, "Pete the Penguin" and the "Roamin Catholic" Rob Wahl. They will be available at scheduled times throughout the event to perform for your children, tell stories and teach them fun experiments and games. Let children browse through the EWTNkids interactive website that helps them learn their faith in a fun and interesting way. Please check the Faith Factory schedule for details.