Thank you for registering for Empower. The registrations are now closed.
Meet our International Keynote Speakers
ABOUT KELLY
Kelly Simpson is the Vice President of Program Development for Life Teen. She attended the University of Alabama for two years and finished her undergrad at Georgia State with a B.A. in Psychology. She received her Master’s of Catechsis Certification through the University of Dayton. Upon graduation, she joined a local Core team.There she fell in love with Christ and Youth Ministry. She was the Youth Minister at St. Ann’s in Marietta, GA for twelve years. She is the recipient of the The Companions on the Journey Award which is the highest recognition from the NFCYM for a diocese to confer. In her free time, you can find her cheering on the Crimson Tide, drinking from her emotional support water bottle, and sipping coffee.
ABOUT CHRISTEN
Christen Aquino has served in parish and diocesan ministry for over 15 year, working with teenagers, young adults, and adults. She graduated from the University of Dayton in 2018 with a Masters in Theology. She presently serves as the Managing Director of Evangelization for Our Lady of Light Family of Parishes in Dayton, OH and an Area Contact for Life Teen for central and western Ohio.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the conference.
WHAT TO BRING
Please remember to pack the following:
- Single fitted sheet and bedding
- Pillow
- Toiletries
- Towel
- Comfortable clothing for 2 days
- Jacket
- Comfortable shoes for activities
- Swimwear (If you’d like to go into the beach)
- Notepad/ journal and pen
- Rosary
GETTING THERE
The following link can be used for directions to the venue. Participants are encouraged to arrange their own transport to the venue and back, ideally as a parish group/ with neighboring parishes.
Alternatively, we will have a bus available leaving from and returning to a central point in Cape Town. Please indicate your preference in the registration form.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FLraAeuihsog7MKL7
QUESTIONS / CONTACT
Please contact Dominique at 072 650 2119 for anything further.