A middle school event like no other!
Hosted by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
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Join Our Mailing ListAt Holy Fire, middle school Catholics are invited and challenged to embrace their baptismal call and the powerful, relevant gospel of Jesus. Through talks by dynamic speakers, witness by peers, inspirational praise and worship, and rich experiences of the Sacraments, Holy Fire helps young people feel seen, welcomed, and invited into a life changing commitment to Christ.
Hosted by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and brought to you by the producers of NCYC, the nation’s largest Catholic youth event: the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, in partnership with Equipping the Saints, a division of Declan Weir Productions, Inc.
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Most Reverend Albert M. Bahhuth
Bishop Bahhuth was born in Beirut, Lebanon, but immigrated to the U.S. at 20 to study chemical engineering at the University of Missouri. After receiving a Ph.D. from the University of Mississippi, he taught chemical engineering at the University of Wyoming before moving in 1984 to Los Angeles, where he sought out other business opportunities including the purchase of two franchise ventures. During these years Bishop Bahhuth’s faith grew in strength and devotion.
He entered St. John’s Seminary in 1991 as he discerned the call to the priesthood. He was ordained in 1996 and served in several parishes in the Archdiocese, including St. Finbar in Burbank (2002-2013) and St. Kateri Tekakwitha in Santa Clarita (2013-2015). He was named Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia by Archbishop Gomez in 2015, a post in which he served until 2020. He has served as Pastor at Holy Family since 2021. Archbishop Gomez appointed him as Episcopal Vicar for the San Fernando Pastoral Region on September 26, 2023 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
Giancarlo Bernini
Using the art of illusion, Giancarlo shares a unique perspective on faith and what it means to seek Truth. His Catholic faith, BA in Religious Studies, and love of apologetics have allowed him to create a program tailored to Catholic audiences.
Attentive to the needs of the Church today, Giancarlo has crafted a show designed to entertain audiences while inspiring them to seek God through the sacraments of the Church and to wholeheartedly pursue their call to sainthood.
Maggie Craig
Full-time Catholic speaker Maggie Craig was born in New Jersey, raised in Ohio, and currently resides in Southern California. Equipped with an M.A. in Theology, a B.A. in Catechetics, and a gift for humor and storytelling, Maggie travels the world as a speaker and retreat leader. She enjoys watching NBA basketball, climbing mountains, and consuming breakfast burritos.
Noelle Garcia
Noelle Garcia is the Director of Programs for EQSaints. She is also a nationally known Catholic recording artist and speaker. Noelle has four talks on formed.org and has been part of several Augustine Institute projects including the new Symbolon Refresh. She has spoken at Holy Fire, NCYC, and Steubenville Youth Conferences among many other local and National events. Noelle and her husband homeschool their six kids and live in Oklahoma City.
Thomas Muglia
Thomas is a singer/songwriter and worship leader from Glendale, Arizona, inspired by the story of humanity, God’s redemption, and the ability to create new things.
Under his dad’s leadership in the church, he began making music from a young age. Thomas graduated from Arizona State University, where he spent most of his time at ASU’s Catholic Newman Center, leading students in music at Masses, worship nights, and community outreach events. Through his time in campus ministry, he's discovered a passion for honest songwriting and music that speaks to the heart. Thomas continues to write and release music while working as the Director of the Young Adult and Youth Ministry at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.