Faith Formation Conference 2026

youth Day - October 23 | Check-in starts @ 5:00PM

Pax et Bonum! Peace and All Good! ¡Paz y Bien!

 

You’re invited!


Celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis and
the 250th anniversary of San Francisco with us!

St. Francis greeted everyone he met with Pax et Bonum—“Peace and All Good.” His greeting expressed his love, humility, and readiness to share the Good News of Christ.

This year’s celebration will be filled with all that is peaceful, joyful, and good.

Join musical artist Carlos “c2six” Zamora and Brother Tony Luevano from St. Boniface Friary as they share music, personal stories, and practical ways we can live Pax et Bonum each day.

Bring your friends, meet young people from across the Archdiocese and beyond, and enjoy an evening of games, prayer, and the story of St. Francis.

Friday, October 23, 2026
5:00–9:30 p.m.
Saint Matthew Parish, San Mateo

What is Youth Day?

Youth Day provides a space for young people to encounter and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ in His church. Through inspirational talks, music, and prayer opportunities, young people can experience God and feel connected to the larger church. Here, they can feel Jesus calling them to be part of something bigger – the universal church!

The event is for youth, young adults and their families.

All the talks and experiences offered on this day are prepared with young people in mind.

Check with your principal and/or School District regarding policies for excused absences for religious retreats.

In California, a student’s attendance at a religious retreat may be counted as an excused absence for up to one school day per semester. This provision is outlined in California Education Code section 48205.

Requirements for a religious retreat excused absence

  • Written request: The student’s parent or guardian must request the absence in writing.
  • Advance approval: The school principal or a designated representative must approve the request in advance.
  • One day per semester limit: The absence for a religious retreat cannot exceed one school day per semester.
  • Retroactive change (AB 1503): This excused absence was extended to a full school day by Assembly Bill 1503, which went into effect on January 1, 2024. Before that time, the limit was only four hours.

Youth Day is open to Youth, Young Adults and their families. 

Minors (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by an adult (21+ years old) chaperone at all times.

This is NOT a drop off event.

Youth attending as part of a group will need 1 VIRTUS-compliant adult chaperone per 8 young people, with the first group of 8 requiring 2 VIRTUS-compliant chaperones. All chaperones must be Virtus compliant with Livescan fingerprinting and current with their online training.

Minors who are not attending as part of a youth group must be accompanied by an adult chaperone (21+ years old) or parent.

All youth and chaperones must be registered for the event.

For more information on chaperones, please review the guidelines set forth by the Archdiocese of San Francisco. (https://sfparishconnect.com/faith-formation-guidelines/  See section titled “Standards of conduct for those working with children and young people” which includes templates/examples of waivers and permission slips plus LiveScan fingerprinting form if needed and medical release forms for students)

If you have specific questions, contact [email protected]

Minors (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by an adult (21+ years old) chaperone at all times.

This is NOT a drop off event.

Youth attending as part of a group will need 1 VIRTUS-compliant adult chaperone per 8 young people, with the first group of 8 requiring 2 VIRTUS-compliant chaperones. 

All chaperones must be Virtus compliant with Livescan fingerprinting and current with their online training.

For more information on chaperones, please review the guidelines set forth by the Archdiocese of San Francisco. (https://sfparishconnect.com/faith-formation-guidelines/ See section titled “Standards of conduct for those working with children and young people” which includes templates/examples of waivers and permission slips plus LiveScan fingerprinting form if needed and medical release forms for students)

If you have specific questions, contact [email protected]

You will need to register as a group using the Faith Formation registration form.

During the registration process, you will be asked to register as the MAIN REGISTRANT/LEADER

You will need contact information available for each of the registrants:

  • first name
  • last name
  • email address
  • phone number
  • whether or not registrant requires special accommodations and type (audio, asl, mobility, etc.)

Do not forget to add yourself as an attendee as well.

As MAIN REGISTRANT/LEADER, you will receive a confirmation with a summary of all the information you entered for each individual form whom you registered. EACH individual registrant will receive his/her own confirmation email sent directly to the email you enter for him/her. 

Make sure you have all the proper paperwork in hand for each student and chaperone you are registering.

If you have questions or problems registering, contact [email protected] 

On Saturday, October 24, for youth leaders there is a specific leadership track YM Leadership Training for Youth and Young Adult Leaders that meets from 10:45am – 4:00pm.

If your youth are not attending the leadership track, there are a few workshops appropriate for youth to attend. 

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See you at Youth Day @ SFARCH!

Youth Day @ SFARCH - Friday, Oct 23 Schedule

5:00 PM

Check in

5:15 PM

Animation

5:30 PM

Welcome + Games

5:45 PM

c2six Concert

6:45 PM

Prayer before Meal

6:50 PM

Pizza & Exhibitors

7:30 PM

Animation + Games

7:45 PM

Brother Antonio Luevano Keynote

8:30 PM

Candlelight Procession to Church

8:45 PM

Transitus in Church with Franciscans