What is ConQuest?
ConQuest is a National network of leadership programs, clubs, and camps for boys and young men 5 - 16 years of age. ConQuest trains boys to become self-disciplined and confident young men, Catholic leaders who posses moral integrity and are committed to improving the communities in which they live.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage, Apostolic Event - Sept. 11, 2010 Join the club as we pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine in Des Plaines, IL on Saturday, September 11, 2010. We will visit the shrine, pray the Rosary and go out for pizza after Mass. Meet at the shrine at 3 p.m. or carpool from the Sutkowski home by 2 p.m. Click here for the newsletter

First Meeting & Early Bird Membership Discount Announcement Conquest Lemont Boys Club will begin weekly meetings at Everest Academy in Lemont, IL on Friday, September 17, 2010. We are looking for 100 boys who will prepare for the battle of a lifetime. There's also an early bird membership fee discount for all families who register prior to Sept. 1, 2010. Save 30% off the regular membership fees. Contact Bob or Allen for more details. Click here for the flyer

Permission to Participate Form Dear Families, Club membership will include a signed copy of the attached Permission to Participate form. Please print the form and bring an endorsed copy to the next club meeting. Thank you. Click here for the form

Home Points Worksheet ConQuest motivates boys through positive reinforcement. For example, doing acts of charity or showing self-discipline, being studious or doing his chores can be rewarded with big points for your son's ConQuest squad. Now ConQuest Lemont members can earn points for his squad at home. Print the worksheet and fill in the table to determine how many points he can bring to his next meeting. Print your own Catholic boy's worksheet:

Do you know your Catechism? Moms and Dads - Here's your chance to help your son learn his Catechism with the help of multiple choice and true/false questions that you can use to create a game of challenge. How long will it take for your son to get 20 questions right? What about 50 questions? Invite classmates and friends to compete against each other to see who can answer the questions correctly first. This can be a fun way to learn your Catholic faith with these Catechism Challenge questions. Make up your own game, it's easy to do it. Enjoy the competition, enjoy the fun. God bless you. Print these Catholic Catechism questions for your own competition:

The Better Part - Your Guide for Personal Prayer and Reflection Father John Bartunek, LC, author of the best-selling book Inside the Passion, has created a dynamic, Christ-centered resource for personal prayer. Beginning with a detailed and practical guide to Christian meditation, there are over 300 units - each consisting of a passage from the Gospels and a four-part commentary based on common themes. All four Gospels are contained and commented on in their entirety. Small enough to be portable, The Better Part is an elegant, sturdy softcover with French folds and a ribbon marker. If you purchase only one Catholic reference and meditation book this year, buy this one. Truly a book for a lifetime of spiritual enrichment and growth - order your copy today! Purchase: The Better Part - a great resource for any faithful Catholic:

Joel Stein's new music CD: Always Forward His contemporary Christian rock album excels with upbeat lyrics and catchy songs that inspire and motivate. “It’s always been a dream of mine to release a CD and share my music with others,” Joel said. “I’ve always enjoyed writing songs. And to be able to share my faith through music is a great blessing.” Songs “Thy Kingdom Come,” “Time and Eternity” and “Press On” also focus on certain aspects of the Regnum Christi charism – apostolic dynamism, the appropriate use of time, and perseverance. A favorite entitled, “Save the Family,” is a rich and profound commentary on society and the great need for strong and faithful families in our world. Always Forward's first track is the background for our local club video. Watch the video and enjoy the song. The album is available for purchase at www.JoelSteinMusic.com and offers free audio clips. Get great Catholic music:

Jay Dunlap writes Raising Kids in the Media Age What is the relationship between television and ADD/ADHD? What does hypnosis have in common with watching television? What do we miss when we don't communicate in person? Why will future generations see media such as television and the Internet as a single medium? How do we strike a healthy balance between media consumption and our needs as individuals and families? Jay Dunlap's new book Raising Kids in the Media Age answers these questions and many more with a realistic and constructive approach that parents will find enlightening, practical, and applicable. At the heart of his message, Dunlap shows that parents must understand the communications media in order to be effective educators of their children. The media are here to stay; our task is to learn how to manage this double-edged tool in a way that serves the family and doesn't rip it apart. Purchase Raising Kids in the Media Age:

ConQuest Boys Club program is inspired by Regnum Christi and founded by Brian Brisgrove in upstate New York. ConQuest Boys Clubs are an affiliate of Mission Network. Mission Network exists at the service of the Church and the people of our community. Sponsored by Regnum Christi: Love Christ, Serve People, Build the Church. © 2008, Catholic Mission Network, Inc., All Rights reserved. http://www.missionnetwork.com/