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