Fr. Augustino Torres, CFR

Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, is a priest with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and the founder of Corazón Puro. He is the author of Prepare Your Heart, and serves as a retreat guide, spiritual director, and an international youth and young adult speaker. He is the principal author of REAL Formation, an inculturated Confirmation Program designed for Gen Z that forms the catechist and the young person.
Torres hosts the EWTN TV shows ICONS and Clic con Corazon Puro (in both English and Spanish), and host of the National Eucharistic Revival podcast Revive.

El P. Agustino Torres, CFR, es sacerdote de los Frailes Franciscanos de la Renovación y fundador de Corazón Puro. Es autor de Prepara tu corazón, guía de retiros, director espiritual y conferenciante internacional para jóvenes y adultos jóvenes. Es el autor principal de REAL Formation, un Programa de Confirmación inculturado diseñado para la Generación Z que forma al catequista y al joven.

Torres es presentador de los programas ICONS y Clic con Corazón Puro de EWTN TV (en inglés y español), y presentador del podcast Revive del National Eucharistic Revival.

A01 Keynote: Hope Does Not Disappoint

Do we live today a life of hope as a disciple of Jesus? This keynote will help us discover the touchstones we desperately need as disciples today.

B01 Keynote – La Esperanza no desilusiona

¿Vivimos hoy una vida de esperanza como discípulos de Jesús? Esta conferencia nos ayudará a descubrir las claves que necesitamos desesperadamente como discípulos hoy.

C14 Inculturated Catechesis

This talk delves into the unique challenges faced in religious education, especially given that a significant 60% of Catholics under 18 identify as Hispanic. Fr. Torres will address the vital need for catechetical material and instruction that resonates with the cultural experiences and identities of young believers. Moving beyond mere translation, this discussion will highlight the necessity of an inculturated approach that honors the distinct voice and perspective of this generation of young people. He will also address the particular inculurational needs of Gen Z and the ways that technology can be incorporated into catechesis. Discover the principles that can bridge the gap between faith and cultural identity to effectively reach the diversity of the Catholic youth today.