When
26-29, Sep 2024
Where
La Jolla, CA
About the conference
Learn from Me: The Parables, Sermons, and Conversations of Jesus Christ
Whether sitting down in the pew after the Sunday Gospel or committing to the daily practice of reading the Evangelists, every Christian comes up against the question, again and again, “What does Our Lord mean here?”
Getting the answer right is critical to both growth in holiness and fruitful evangelization.
Want to know Jesus better so you can introduce him to your friends? Then get serious about understanding what he said and why.
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Join some of the nation’s most brilliant, eloquent, and enjoyable Catholic speakers as they take up such questions as:
- What are some of the strangest teachings of Jesus?
- How can you deepen your understanding of familiar parables?
- What can you learn from our Lord himself on using your mind and heart to share the Faith?
- What is the true meaning behind a wildly misunderstood prophecy?
- How can studying sacred scripture encourage your own ongoing conversion?
Do you want to join us in September? Register now!
You're invited to meet your favorite apologists, listen to great talks, and more.
Our speakers
Scott Hahn
Kimberly Hahn
Fr. Sebastian Walshe
Dr. Ray Guarendi
Bill Junker
Jimmy Akin
Senior Apologist
Tim Staples
Director of Apologetics
Trent Horn
Apologist
Joe Heschmeyer
Apologist
Karlo Broussard
Apologist
FAQ
- WILL I RECEIVE TICKETS IN THE MAIL?
- No, you will not receive anything prior to the conference date. All you have to do is give your name upon arrival at the conference check-in tables.
- WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE TAKING PLACE?
- The Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine 3777 La Jolla Village Dr San Diego, CA 92122
- ARE MEALS INCLUDED?
- No, meals are not included. Coffee will be served. The Full Conference ticket includes an evening reception and a plated banquet dinner Saturday night.
- ARE REFUNDS AVAILABLE?
- All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable. If for some reason you are unable to attend the conference you may transfer your ticket to another attendee or convert it to a donation.
- I DON'T SEE MY QUESTION, HOW CAN I CONTACT YOU?
- Please email us at [email protected]
Program schedule*
*Conference schedule subject to change. Please check for updates prior to the event.
THURSDAY
REGISTRATION 2:00 PM
Get checked-in and load up with everything you need for the conference. You'll receive your name badge, conference program, and some free stuff!
LIVE BROADCAST OF CA LIVE 3:00 PM
Watch the live broadcast of Catholic Answers Live with host Cy Kellett and our apologists. Attendees may ask their questions during the live show.
VIP PRIVATE RECEPTION 3:30 PM
A special event for Catholic Answers President's Circle members. The VIP reception invitation is indicated on the back of your name badge.
Talk 1 - Cy Kellett: Teacher of Strange Things - 5:45 PM
The world would like us to believe that Jesus is just another instance of the charismatic religious founder. But, in fact, he is far too strange to be put in that box. He is a teacher of strange things, things unheard of since the founding of the world. Strangest of all? His own identity. To know him is to be given a hope the world cannot give.
Talk 2 - Joe Heschmeyer: Parable of the Talents: More than Writing Checks - 6:40 PM
It’s easy to turn the parable of the talents (Matt. 25:14-30) into a lesson on the importance of charitable giving, or of increasing your tithe, or of using your ‘gifts and talents’ around the parish more. And without denying that it can mean all of those things, this parable means a great deal more. For instance, have you ever noticed that this is the last parable Jesus offers before describing the Last Judgment? So what would it look like to take this parable seriously, as a foundation of the spiritual life?
Holy Hour - Fr. Paul Check - 8:00 PM
Exposition - Cantor Canticle High School Group
Benediction - Cantor Canticle High School Group
FRIDAY
MORNING MASS 8:00 AM
Join us for morning Mass in the Aventine Ballroom.
Talk 3 - Trent Horn: Who is The Greatest Apologist of all Time - 10:00 AM
It's no surprise our Lord and Savior, the God-man Jesus Christ perfectly demonstrates how to defend what God has revealed. In this talk Trent walks us through the debates and dialogues Jesus had with his critics and shows how we can imitate our Lord in using our minds and hearts when sharing the Faith today.
Talk 4 - Billy Junker: Jesus’ Daring and Dangerous Pedagogy: The Parable of the Prodigal Son - 11:30 AM
Jesus’ story in Luke 15 of the prodigal son, his other brother, and their loving and patient father is one of the most famous, and complex, of his parables—one in which Jesus’ daring and dangerous pedagogy is put on full display. In this talk we will examine the details of this parable to try to tease out, as much as we can, the many different layers of Jesus’ teaching.
Talk 5 - Tim Staples: The Owner of the Vineyard - 2:00 PM
Two full chapters of the Gospel of Matthew describe multiple confrontations between Our Lord and the chief priests, Pharisees, scribes and Sadducees. These confrontations lead to multiple parables, teachings, and even miracles of our Lord that seem to lead—even the miracles—to an increasing rage and hatred from those who were leaders of God’s people in the first century. When Jesus asks them what they think the owner of the vineyard will do to the men who killed his son, they unwittingly condemn themselves by saying, “He will put those wretches to a miserable death and let out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the fruits in their seasons.” A reader of the parable might ask, “Was Jesus condemning the Jews collectively?” If not, who was he condemning? What does a correct interpretation of this parable tell us about interpreting the whole of the New Testament? Who was Jesus really presenting as the antagonists in the story? The answer to that question will change both the way we read Scripture and the way we live our lives for Jesus Christ.
Talk 6 - Kimberly Hahn: Women at the Well - 4:00 PM
The Samaritan woman met Jesus at the well and she discovered both how well he knew her and how much he loved her. His mercy transformed her into a great evangelizer - and he can do this for us as well.
EVENING MIXER 5:00 PM (FULL CONFERENCE ONLY)
Casual evening under the stars with good food and great fellowship.
Society 315 Fire Side Chat - 8:00 PM
All Society 315 members are invited to join our Apologist for a Q&A panel. To learn more about our monthly giving society click here or email [email protected].
SATURDAY
SATURDAY MORNING MASS 8:00 AM
Holy Mass Saturday morning at the Catholic Answers National Conference.
Talk 7 - Jimmy Akin: The Olivet Discourse: Jesus' Misunderstood Prophecy - 10:00 AM
Besides predicting his death and resurrection, Jesus is known for issuing one major prophecy. All three synoptic Gospels devote a great deal of space to it, yet it is widely misunderstood. People assume he was talking about the end for the world, but he wasn't, and they have developed many inaccurate theories as a result. In this compelling talk, Jimmy Akin takes you through a detective story to learn about this prophecy, what it really means, and its significance--both for the early Christians and for us today.
Talk 8 - Fr. Sebastian Walshe: The Temptations in the Desert: Jesus as Victor over Sin - 11:30 AM
St. John tells us: For this purpose, the Son of God appeared, that he might destroy the works of the devil. St. Luke's account of the temptation in the desert shows us how Jesus undoes the work of Satan and offers us an example of how to confront and overcome temptation. St. Luke's account is particularly remarkable for how it reveals the role of the priesthood of Jesus Christ in the destruction of the works of the devil.
Talk 9 - Karlo Broussard: The Rich Man and Lazarus: Where Apologetics and Preaching Meet - 1:30 PM
We’re all familiar with Jesus’ parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). But do we understand it? Does the rich man go to hell or purgatory? Is “Abraham’s bosom” heaven? Which truths about the afterlife can we learn from the parable? How we answer these and other questions determines what path we might take in certain apologetical discussions and which sort of moral exhortations we take from the parable and apply to our own lives. In this talk, Karlo Broussard will answer all these questions and more, unpacking the truths embedded in a parable that serves the ministry of apologetics and provides the material for some good ol’ fashion bible preaching about the Christian life.
Talk 10 - Dr. Ray Guarendi: Jesus: The Master Psychologist - 3:00 PM
Hear how Jesus's guidance for living cooperates and collides with modern psychology.
Dinner Banquet with Keynote - Scott Hahn: Road to Emmaus - 6:45 PM
The journey on the Road to Emmaus is one of the best Bible studies ever, with Jesus Himself leading it. But it’s also a story of conversion—and it points to the importance of our own ongoing conversion. Dr. Scott Hahn’s presentation will encourage all Catholics to know the importance of studying sacred scripture and inviting them to dive deeper into the riches of our catholic faith, most especially by cultivating Eucharistic Amazement and Revival.
SUNDAY
SUNDAY MASS 8:00 AM
Join us for Mass to end the Catholic Answers Conference on a high note.
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Venue location
The Hyatt Regency La Jolla is the perfect vacation location. It is just a short drive from downtown La Jolla with world-class dining, charming shops and museums.
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
3777 La Jolla Village Dr. | San Diego, CA 92122
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Hyatt Regency La Jolla
3777 La Jolla Village Dr. | San Diego, CA 92122
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Dine deliciously during your stay in La Jolla at the hotel’s unique restaurants and eateries.
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$5,000 Sponsorship Level Receives:
A private dinner for you and a guest with the conference speakers and Catholic Answers executives
Two full conference passes, including access to a VIP reception with the conference speakers
Preferred seating at the dinner banquet on Saturday evening
Induction into the Catholic Answers President's Circle
FREE registration to our President's Circle Weekend
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Contact us
The best way to reach us is through email or phone. Our friendly conference manager, Siobhan Cruz Kelly, can answer your questions.
Make it a vacation! We hope to see you there.
Date
September 26-29, 2024
Location
La Jolla, California
Remaining
753 Tickets
Speakers
10 Top Catholic Leaders