Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will open the conference with morning prayer and a reflection. Father Bob Lengerich, who is a regular speaker at the diocesan Conferences for Engaged Couples, will speak at the first plenary session on “What the Theology of the Body Means for Marriage.”

Franciscan Father David Mary Engo will speak at the second plenary session on “The Mission of the Christian Family.”

The conference will also feature three break out sessions, each of which will include four workshops from which to choose. Topics will include theology of the body, work and celebration in the family, parenting issues, dealing with infertility, prayer in marriage and family life, dealing with divorce, the Christian family as the church of the home and dealing with homosexuality.

Confirmed workshop speakers include Fred and Lisa Everett, John and Monica Sikorski, Dave and Suzy Younger, Cindy Black, Lisa Marino and Dr. Phil Sutton.

To register for the conference, visit ccc.nd.edu or call the Notre Dame Conference Center at (574) 631-6691 for more information. The cost for the conference, which includes continental breakfast, a boxed lunch and afternoon snacks, is $35 per person.