Saturday Keynote & Sessions 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Daily Mass at Basilica Cathedral of Saint Joseph
ROUND D 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM, Saturday
Saturday Keynote & Sessions 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Daily Mass at Basilica Cathedral of Saint Joseph
9:40 AM – 10:30 PM ENGLISH KEYNOTE Witness Matters: Creating an Evangelizing Parish
Culture – Mr. Chris Stefanick
Chris Stefanick is the founder and President of Real Life Catholic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reengaging a generation, VP of the Dead Theologians Society, and a regular contributor to“ YDisciple” at the Augustine Institute.
ROUND D 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM, Saturday
D 01 The Joy of Francis
– Br. Mickey McGrath( MultiCul)
Using his own paintings and the stories behind them, Bro. Mickey will focus on the joyful spirit of hope and peace which Pope Francis brings to the world. Inspired by the Pope’ s writings, tweets, and homilies.
See B 05 for his biography
Deep Track: D 02 The Joy of Adolescent Catechesis
– Miriam Hidalgo and Dr. Bob Ric( Cat)
Miriam and Dr. Bob will discuss the working document, ' The Joy of Adolescent Catechesis ', a joint statement from the Partnership for Adolescent Catechesis( PAC).
Miriam Hidalgo is the Coordinator of Catechesis with Hispanics for the Office of Education, Evangelization & Catechesis of the Archdiocese of Hartford, Connecticut.. See A 06 for his biography.
Deep Track: D 03 Living Liturgically: How to Become Stewards of the Mysteries in a Search- Engine World- Part 1 – Diana Macalintal
Part I will explore ways to prepare yourself and others to fully participate in the liturgy. These strategies will deepen not only your liturgical experience and understanding, but also your daily life of faith.
Diana Macalintal is the Director of Worship for the Diocese of San Jose in California and holds a Master of Arts in Theology from Saint John ' s University, Collegeville.
D 04 Dynamic Evangelization: The Time Is Now!
– Steve Angrisano
For young people to have faith, they have to have concrete experiences of God in their everyday life. Come discover strategies to live, teach and share authentic faith in Jesus Christ in a relevant and captivating way.
Steve Angrisano A musician, composer and speaker, Steve Angrisano has been featured at countless conferences, retreats, and concerts around the world.
D 05 Disciples Before Apostles – Mike Patin
How do we sustain our personal discipleship while being charges with leadership and service through ministry in a busy world? What can modern day discernment and focus look like in a mutli-tasking, over-committed ministry?.
See A 05 for his biography.
D 06 Beyond the Spiritual Roller Coaster: Sustaining Missionary Discipleship Through
Theology – Jeff Kaster
This workshop will present the best practices of engaging youth in theology from the thirty-seven programs in the Lilly Youth Theology Network( LYTN) and help participants develop strategies to better incorporate theology into their youth ministry.
Jeffrey Kaster, Ed. D. is the Director Youth In Theology and Ministry Program for Saint John’ s University School of Theology and Seminary and an adjunct professor of theology at Saint John’ s University and the College of Saint Benedict. He also serves as the Coordinator of Lilly Youth Theology Network.
D 07 Great Ideas in Youth Ministry – Moderated by Tony Vasinda
Come learn more about small groups, junior high ministry ideas, works of mercy, peer ministry, recruiting volunteers and involving youth in service.
Panelists: Chris Wesley( Church of the Nativity), Gwen Barlett
( St. Williams Catholic Church), Jake Treitgen( Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church), Matthew Meyers( Peer Ministry), Natalie Scott( The Ezer Project), Greg Welch( RENEW International)
See B 21 for Tony Vasinda biography.
D 08 Parents, Families and Passing on the Faith: Making the Connection
– Tom East
This workshop will explore practical ways to encourage simple, relatable, doable patterns for sharing faith, prayer, and doing service together as a family.
See B 07 for Tom East biography
D 09 The Art of Getting and Keeping Volunteers
– Ann Marie Eckert
This workshop will give participants both the tools for recruiting and the framework for understanding how we can reach potential volunteers with an inviting and inspiring invitation.
Ann Marie Eckert ihas been involved in Catholic youth ministry for more than thirty years, serving in parish and diocesan ministry, and with the Center for Ministry Development.
D 10 Suicide and Depression: Seeing the Signs and Seeking the Support to Prevent the Sorrow
– Roy Petitfils
Missionary initiation " is the sixth " task of catechesis " mentioned in Vatican ' s General Directory for Catechesis. This workshop, presented by a veteran catechist and catechetical author, will provide participants with practical ways to help kids live and share their faith, so they too can be authentic witnesses of the Christian life. See B 21 for Roy Petitfils biography.
D 11 The Joy of One Human Family
– Ted Miles and Greg Walton
Missionary initiation " is the sixth " task of catechesis " mentioned in Vatican ' s General Directory for Catechesis. This workshop, presented by a veteran catechist and catechetical author, will provide participants with practical ways to help kids live and share their faith, so they too can be authentic witnesses of the Christian life.
Ted Miles See B 09 for his biography. Greg Walton is a dynamic Catholic Speaker and Musician who integrates the sacred and secular as a means to evangelize youth, young adults and families.
D 12 Engaging the World of Generation Z
– Ela Milewska
Learn about the world of Generation Z! Things are customized to their individual needs and interests— from smartphone cases to education plans.
Ela Milewska See A 07 for her biography.
8 For more information on the speakers and workshops, visit www. faithformationconference. com