Franciscan University of Steubenville (FUS) is hosting 19 High School Youth Conferences this summer.  At the first session, held on the FUS campus, youth groups from 20 different states and Canada were in attendance.  The conference attendees “heard inspiring talks, attended Mass and confession, and worshipped God in song and prayer.  Students learned to remain close to the sacraments in order to keep God at the center of their lives.”  Eucharistic adoration was a central component of the weekend retreat.  “It’s amazing to see the youth respond to eucharistic adoration.  We bring out the Eucharist and Jesus does the rest,” said Fr. Rick Martignetti, OFM, the director of the FUS Pre-Theologate Program.  A teenager in attendance said of the adoration, “It was definitely my favorite part of the weekend.  I could feel the presence of God.”  The youth attended workshops including “Making Godly Decisions,” “Living in Justice—Living Mercy,” “Mary and the Saints,” “Vocations: The Path to Holiness,” “The Mass: The Power and Presence of Christ,” and “Exposing Lies.”  Source: Franciscan University of Steubenville