1,000 students
This year’s Youth Forum will gather approximately 1,000 students for a day to be energized, hear noted speakers, participate in liturgy, and interact with peers from around the province.
When Thursday, October 23, 2025
Where Delta Marriott Toronto Airport & Convention Centre
Registration will open September 18,2025 and will close on October 10,2025
Stewards of Hope: Sharing Our Time, Talent and Treasure
The Catholic Curriculum Corporation is pleased to present its Catholic Leadership Youth Forum 2025. This forum has been very successful in the past and we hope many of our secondary schools in The Catholic Curriculum Corporation Central and Western Regions will participate again this year.
School Participants
Ideally, each Catholic Secondary School may send up to 10 participants. (9 students and 1 supervisor). The 10 delegates include the chaplain or teacher leader and any student who is taking on the role as facilitator of the small group breakout session. Schools may, of course, register additional attendees on the registration form.
Please note: names will not be required on the registration form; attendees will be noted by school and number; breakout sessions (small and large group) will be automatically assigned. Input your student names on your printed registration list - this will ensure that you can track any of your students in the event of an emergency.
Keynote Speaker: Danielle Campo McLeod
Danielle Campo McLeod
An award-winning keynote speaker, mental health expert, and coach renowned for her expertise in leadership, resilience, and fostering connections. A celebrated Paralympian and recipient of the Order of Ontario, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Terry Fox Humanitarian Award, and a Canadian National Hero Honour, Danielle brings over two decades of experience as a thought leader and resiliency expert.
Diagnosed initially with muscular dystrophy and later correctly with Spinal muscular atrophy with lower extremity predominance (SMA-LED), Danielle's personal journey fuels her advocacy for disability rights and her mission to empower individuals to discover their "gold medal moments" and uncover their strengths and achieve personal success.
With a blend of humour, profound insights, and a genuine passion for greatness, Danielle captivates audiences, leaving a lasting impression as she encourages others to embrace resilience and unlock their full potential.
Feature Speakers
Fr. Paul Magyar, OCY
Lead By The Gospel: Catholic Understanding
Large Group A
Development and Peace
Promoting justice, peace, and solidarity with the global community
Large Group B
L'Arche
Building communities of belonging with people with intellectual disabilities
Large Group C
We're looking forward to spending another wonderful day with your students. Thanks for your support of Catholic Student Leadership!
Guidelines/Expectations for Chaperones & Students
Everyone who attends Youth Forum is encouraged to participate actively and to behave appropriately so that all may enjoy this special day.
Chaperones
Chaperones are to remain on-site with students – we stress supervision and presence through the Youth Forum Day.
We ask the adults to participate in all components of the day: presentations, small group sessions, etc.
Prepare in advance for the Youth Forum by registering, preparing name tags and attending sessions on time.
Encourage students to behave appropriately.
Encourage students to attend and participate in their group sessions.
If students are loitering in hallways during presentations/group sessions, direct them to the appropriate event
Keep your eyes open to problems that could arise.
Students
Attending Youth Forum is a special privilege. We expect that all participants take advantage of the opportunities of the day and participate fully in the activities and presentations.
Students will treat other participants with respect and dignity.
Students are not permitted to leave the premises during the event.
Students will respect the hotel property, refraining from causing damage or vandalizing.