C 13 Hands on Catechesis – Marie Slaton
You will make your lessons come alive by involving your students , their parents , and volunteers who come forward to periodically assist you . You will see various techniques demonstrated and you will go home with hands on materials that will help you in this blessed ministry .
Marie Slaton a Master Catechist , currently serves as Director of Religious Education at Our Lady of Malibu Parish .
C 14 Identity . Gender . Love . Chastity for Teen Faith Formation – Brian Butler
The world is a difficult place for teens , and it has become increasingly hard for parents and educators to help teens discover the truth about their bodies , their sexuality , and their unique call to love . In an age of “ selfies ” and egocentrism , cut through the noise to present an authentic view of the human person : unrepeatable individuals . Life is about going out of yourself to be a sincere gift for others .
Brian Butler s the co-founder and executive director of Dumb Ox Ministries , a non-profit organization that works with teens , young adults , and families , cultivating their authentic masculinity and femininity through the Theology of the Body , helping them to prepare for , discern , and pursue their unique vocations to love .
C 15 Strengthening Communities Through Parish and School Collaboration – Terry Cotting-Mogan , MSi
True collaboration is an attitude , not an event . Come discover and share simple and practical ways to support each other and your community .
Terry Cotting-Mogan , MS iCurrently the Pflaum Publishing Group ' s Western Regional Manager .
C 16 Responding to the Pastoral Challenges Within the Hispanic / Latino
Communities – Armando Cervantes and Christina Lamas
Join us for a lively and engaging conversation regarding the ever-changing Hispanic community . Leave with practical tools , ideas , and best practices regarding our multicultural Hispanic familia .
Armando M . Cervantes holds a BA in Social Sciences with an emphasis in Public and Community Service , an MA in Pastoral Theology , and just recently received his Executive Master in Business Administration from Chapman University . Christina Lamas is the new executive director for the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry ( NFCYM ). She brings more than twenty years of youth ministry experience to the NFCYM , most recently as the former associate director for the Office of Religious Education and division coordinator of Youth Ministry for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles .
C 17 All are Welcome : Catechesis and Special
Needs – Dr . Joseph White
Discover what our church teaches about inclusion of persons with disabilities and learn basic skills that catechists and catechetical leaders can use to ensure that everyone can encounter Christ in our church .
Dr . Joseph White is a child psychologist and National Catechetical Consultant for Our Sunday Visitor Publishing and Curriculum .
C 18 Holy Marriage Happy Marriage and Family
– Chris and Linda Padgett
Encountering difficulties within marriage and family are never easy , especially when you must continue to minister locally , nationally , and internationally . This workshop will address how to thrive in marriage and family instead of just survive .
Chris and Linda Padgett Together they wrote Not Ready for Marriage , Not Ready for Sex , which helps young people on their journey towards chastity . Chris is also the author of Spirituality You Can Live With , which helps lay people pursue a spirituality that resonates with them , and Wholly Mary Mother of God , which honors the Blessed Mother .
C 19 Social Media Masters Class – Michael Marchand
This workshop is designed for advanced social media users looking to go even deeper and learn more about how to incorporate the latest trends , tricks and tools for social media into their ministry .
Michael Marchand iis the co-creator of ProjectYM and the founder of ParishDesigner . Michael also emcees the popular Digital Church Conference - a one day traveling technology conference that equips parish and diocesan leaders to use new media to evangelize .
C 20 What Should You Call Us ? Understanding the Up and Coming Post-Millennial Generation of Children and Adolescents – Dr . Charlotte McCorquodale
Explore research and projections and discuss what we need to do now to prepare for their entry into our parishes , schools , and families
Dr . Charlotte McCorquodale currently chairs the National Association for Youth Ministry Leaders ( NACYML ). She is a past chair of the NFCYM Board of Directors and has served as an advisor for the USCCB Committee on Laity , Marriage , Family and Youth .
C 21 Teen to Teen : Plans , Processes & Practices for Peer Ministry – John Smestad , Jr .
Attendees will learn what it means for students and educators to be " digital citizens " when using technology tools . Internet safety , maintaining a positive digital footprint and online identity , and raising awareness of information ownership are some of the important topics to be addressed in this fast-paced session .
John Smestad , Jr . is the Director of Professional Development and Educational Technology Coach at Presentation High School in San Jose . He frequently speaks at conferences on digital citizenship , effective integration of technology into the classroom , and administration ' s role in technology planning .
C 22 Making the Most out of NCYC ( and any other youth event ) – Kevin Feyen
Attendees will learn what it means for students and educators to be " digital citizens " when using technology tools . Internet safety , maintaining a positive digital footprint and online identity , and raising awareness of information ownership are some of the important topics to be addressed in this fast-paced session . Participants will receive digital citizenship resources .
Kevin Feyen is the Director of Professional Development and Educational Technology Coach at Presentation High School in San Jose . He frequently speaks at conferences on digital citizenship , effective integration of technology into the classroom , and administration ' s role in technology planning .
Friday Extravaganza 8 pm - 9:30 pm
A showcase full of your favorite musicians and performers risking their very reputations to make you laugh , cry , and wonder out loud how they come up with this stuff every other year . Featuring Jesse Manibusan , Judy McDonald , Steve Angrisano , APeX , Popple , Joia Farmer , Cooper Ray , Chris Padgett , Doug Brummel , Bob Perron , Oddwalk and Bob Rice .
This Extravaganza is their way of thanking and affirming ministry leaders and volunteers for being a part of this wonderful mission in which we are graced to partake . It has become a “ can ’ t miss ” conference event . See registration form for cost and option .
For more information on the speakers and workshops , visit www . faithformationconference . com 7