Join Catholic families, Regnum Christi members, and friends from across the country for a weekend full of inspiration, joy, and connection!
Last summer, 370 people gathered on the beautiful campus of Sacred Heart Apostolic School in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, for Unite the Family, Ignite the Mission!, a weekend-long event to celebrate the mission and charism of Regnum Christi.
Unite the Family, Ignite the Mission! (UFIM) provides an opportunity for Regnum Christi members, friends, and supporters to draw near to Jesus through Mass, adoration, confession, and spiritual direction. During the weekend, through talks and the witness of those around them, they are invited to be open to God’s voice, and rediscover and ignite the call to mission within themselves. Above all, it is a time to gather as a spiritual family and celebrate the joy of a shared faith and mission.
The UFIM was born from a strong desire to reconnect with Regnum Christi members across the country, and to support them in their vocation of family. Participants will enjoy:
- inspiring speakers
- prayer experiences
- engaging workshops
- catered meals
- family-friendly entertainment
- and quality time together
This gathering is an opportunity for Regnum Christi members and friends to connect, grow, and be strengthened in their mission to build Christ’s Kingdom on earth!
Go Out Boldly!—Unite the Family 2026
The second annual UFIM will be held on July 31st–August 2nd, 2026, and the keynote speaker will be Catholic psychologist and well-known speaker, Dr. Ray Guarendi!
Dr. Ray Guarendi is a Catholic father of ten adopted children, a clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and national radio and television host. With more than 40 years of clinical experience working with parents, families, educators, substance abuse programs, inpatient psychiatric centers, juvenile courts, and in private practice, his work is grounded in long-established, evidence-based principles that support healthy marriages and strong family life. As an author and speaker, he emphasizes practical, proven strategies that strengthen family life, and he will share his own testimony of how God called him into mission.
Other keynote speakers include Bishop Donald J. Hying from the diocese of Madison, Wisconsin, who will speak on living the mission boldly, and Fr. Vinh Pham, LC, who will share how living the mission with joy can yield a great harvest for Christ and the Church.
This year, the weekend will begin with a Mass and Eucharistic healing service with Fr. Jason Brooks, LC. This beautiful start will prepare the hearts of the participants to be open to the voice of the Holy Spirit through the various talks, prayer, music, entertainment, and fellowship to follow.
The event will also include breakout sessions, an apostolic fair, shared meals, beautiful liturgies, fireworks, and the UFIM Variety Show! Bishop Robert J. McClory, bishop of Gary, Indiana will be celebrating the closing Mass on Sunday, offering his wisdom on building a strong relationship with Jesus to become bold missionaries.
“Whenever we gather with Regnum Christi and friends, we encounter a new kind of energy,”
says Kathleen Conklin, long-time member of Regnum Christi and the mother of Fr. Ronald Conklin, LC, rector of Sacred Heart Apostolic School.
“Last year we experienced the Holy Spirit, alive and free! We had friends connecting from all over the country, met our Legionary candidates for the seminary in Cheshire, Connecticut, made many new friends, and everyone went home with a renewed sense of love for Jesus, our Church, and Regnum Christi. The joy and laughter were infectious!”
“This year, we hope that those who attend will experience that same joy and enthusiasm as they learn to Go Out Boldly! Unite the Family, Ignite the Mission! will help each person tap into whatever God is asking of them, and leave with the courage and resolve to live their mission boldly.”
Find out more
The event is for every age and stage of family life—come discover new friendships, a renewed sense of mission, and the joy of knowing you’re part of something far bigger than yourself!
Register today! Early bird registration ends June 1!
For more information, visit unitethefamily.com, email unitethefamily@legionofchrist.org, or contact Kathleen at 214‑732‑6063. Or follow them on Instagram.
“When you leave, every member of the family will have been inspired and motivated. There is nothing better than a joy-filled and meaningful vacation with friends!”
