Conduct an Exhibition
Everything you need to set up, run, and recover from the Until We Bloom — from first-timer nerves to station nine.
The Until We Bloom is a nine-station walkthrough that presents the Catholic vision of human love to one visitor or a small group at a time. This training guide was written by someone who has run this booth — and it will prepare you to do the same.
Before You Begin
5 min readWhat the exhibition is, the two editions, what success looks like, and what you are not here to do.
What You Need
8 min readPanels, booklets, books and merchandise, space and placement, volunteer roles, and day-of checklist.
About Project Lily
5 min readOur vision, mission, and the four dimensions of Project Lily — plus why the name and a word about our patron, St. John Paul II.
The Nine Stations
20 min readFacilitator guide for all nine stations — key ideas, talking points, objection handling, and what to point to.
Running the Booth
10 min readApproaching visitors, batch explaining, pacing the arc, reading the room, sound and positioning, energy management.
Taking Care of Yourself
7 min readHydration, rotation, using idle time for intercession, and the emotional cost of difficult conversations.
Handling Difficult Moments
10 min readPersonal disclosures, hostile visitors, distressed visitors, unanswerable questions, and Station 5 specific scenarios.
Downloads & Resources
3 min readBooklet downloads, recommended reading per station, online resources, and contact and support.
“You plant. God waters. Be faithful with your part.”
— Until we bloom
Become a Volunteer
Sign up to join the Proclamation team. Register below and we'll walk you through the exhibition training.