ROUND C 3:15 pM – 4:30 PM , Friday
B 22 Sacraments and Parents : Opportunities for God ' s Grace – Dr . Greg " Dobie " Moser
Sacramental formation is a great opportunity to evangelize young people , parents and families . Join us to explore foundational principles , strategies , and methods to help parents and catechists discover new ways to be together and partner together to pass on our Catholic faith . Come and See ! Join us to explore foundational principles , strategies , and methods to help parents and catechists discover new ways to be together and partner together to pass on our Catholic faith . Come and See !
Dr . Greg " Dobie " Moser loves the dignity of human life , the beauty of the human family , and building strong Catholic families . He is an internationally acclaimed trainer , speaker , and author .
ROUND C 3:15 pM – 4:30 PM , Friday
C 01 The Catechist as a Missionary Disciple
– Bishop Frank Caggiano .
This workshop will explore the opportunities to re-imagine catechesis as a means of missionary discipleship and identify concrete ways by which we invite young adults to become active members of our communities of faith .
See Fri Keynote for his biography .
C 02 Intercultural Session
– Dr . Ansel Augustine
In this session we discuss the meaning behind " unity through diversity ." Our role as the universal Catholic church is to welcome all to the table . In this session we will discuss how our work with diverse populations is a gift to the church and not a challenge . Come with an open mind and an open heart ..
Dr . Ansel Augustine has worked in youth ministry for more than a decade . He is presently the director for the Office of Black Catholic Ministries in the Archdiocese of New Orleans .
C 03 Tears in Heaven : Helping Youth Grieve – Dr . Carole Goodwin
This workshop will explore some effective pastoral care techniques to help young people find God in their pain and navigate the aftermath of grief .
Dr . Carole Goodwin , director of youth and young adult ministry for the Archdiocese of Louisville , has extensive experience with adolescents and young adults .
C 04 The Gift of Cultural Hurricanes : Embracing the Transforming Forces of Post-Modern Culture
– Tim Hogan , PsyD , LP , CIRT
Using sociological research as well as his own work as a therapist and frequent workshop leader , Dr . Hogan will help us to understand this new landscape .
Tim Hogan , PsyD , LP , CIRT , is a Catholic clinical psychologist and certified Imago Relationship Therapist who directs the Grace Counseling Center in Detroit .
C 05 Empathy : The Missionary Sauce of Life
– JFr . Jeff Putthoff , SJy
Discover how to better understand the empathetic response required of all missionary disciples and how to more clearly see the daily incarnation of God moving towards us , laboring for us and leading us to mercy and healing within the Body of Christ .
Fr . Jeff Putthoff , SJ is the President of St . John ' s Jesuit in Toledo , Ohio Prior to beginning this job in the summer of 2016 , Father Jeff founded Hopeworks ‘ N Camden ..
C 06 From Here to Eternity : Purpose and Plan for Lifelong Faith Formation – Dr . Carole Eipers
Whatever the ages of those we form in faith , we always point to formation being lifelong . How does that vision impact how we evangelize and catechize ? What nourishment can we offer that creates new hungers for the Lord ?
Dr . Carole Eipers is National Catechetical Advisor for William H . Sadlier and Pastoral Associate at Queen of All Saints Parish , Chicago . She served in parish ministries for more than twenty years as a teacher , director of religious education , youth minister and pastoral associate .
C 07 Great Ideas on Engaging Parents / Families – Moderated by Diane Kledzik
Come learn more about using the parish as a family resource , prayer and worship with families , partnering with parents , equipping and mentoring parents . You will walk away with lots of great ideas to enhance the way you accompany families in faith . Panelists : Scott Anthony ( Saint Joseph Parish ), Matthew Leon ( WAL ), Sean Reynolds ( Diocese of Cincinnati ), Matt Rice ( Ablaze Ministries ), Lindsey West ( Ss . Peter and Paul Parish ) Moderated by Diane Kledzik is associate director for evangelization , small Christian communities , and adult faith formation for the Diocese of St . Petersburg .
C 08 Reinventing the Vision of Young Adult
Ministry – Doug Tooke
This workshop will ask the hard questions about challenging the modern vision for young adult ministry and seek to offer practical methods for serving the dynamic demographic that is the Catholic young adult .
Doug Tooke is the executive director of Reach Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Helena . A graduate of Carroll College in both philosophy and theology , he has twelve years of youth ministry experience . .
C 09 How NOT to Spend Your Money – Juanjose Armenta-Aguirre
This workshop will introduce some key numbers and figures to consider when creating a budget from scratch and / or amending a current one , as well as how to prepare to present this to your pastor and / or finance committee .
Juanjose Armenta-Aguirre , is an eighteen-year veteran in youth ministry . He has worked in both Texas and Wisconsin at the parish and diocesan levels .
C 10 Finding " The Light " in the Shadow of Horrendous Headlines – ValLimar Jansen
CUsing Scripture , story , music , reflection and prayer , this session will outline a number of strategies to assist us as we catechize young people to live God-centered , love-focused lives and to find peace in times of crisis .
ValLimar Jansen , blessed with an extraordinary speaking and singing voice , is a highly regarded inspirational / catechetical speaker , singer , composer , and recording artist .
C 11 Invite , Encounter , Relate : A Model of Classroom ( or anyplace ) Evangelization
– Katie Prejean .
We must think of ourselves as " classroom evangelizers " who have the chance to invite students to meet Jesus , provide opportunities for meaningful encounters with Him , and then build relationships with them as they build a relationship with Christ .
Katie Prejean is a teacher , youth minister , author and speaker . Since 2007 , Katie has been traveling across the country using her " theological comedy " with audiences . .
C 12 Faith , Food , and Fitness : Seven Scriptures to Keep Your Temple in Check – Lisa Salas
Learn seven scriptures to help focus on the care of our temples along with fitness tips , breathing techniques , stretches , strengthening exercises , and nutrition tips . Join us for a break in the day that will definitely give you some peace of mind and joy in your heart .
Lisa Salas is the Coordinator for RCIA adapted for Children at Saint William Catholic Church in Round Rock , Texas .
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