2-12 Catholic School Leaders as Ministers of
Faith and Agents of Hope
– Dr. Brian Robert Taberski
Catholic School Leaders as Ministers of Faith and Agents
of Hope will provide a framework and points to consider as the
Catholic school and its leaders find themselves living in a world
experiencing globalization, exponential access to information, unbridled technological
advancements, a crisis in the Environment, and a Church responding to crisis.
2-15 Preparing Masses With Children, Not
For Children – Michael Ruzicki
This workshop will assist school teachers (and others) in
teaching children the language of the liturgy by including them in
the preparation of the Mass. Doing so will reinforce their Catholic
identity by breaking open the Word, selecting music, preparing
liturgical environment, and serving in liturgical ministries. Participants will gain (or
improve) the tools necessary for collaboration and communication while knowing
they are doing the “right thing” liturgically. (Worship)
2-16 How Green is Green – Father Chris Bennett
How to maintain an appropriate environment, through the use
of signs, symbols and rituals in Ordinary Time. Utilizing seasonal
traditions of the liturgical year. (Worship)
Session 300
12:15 PM–1:15 PM, FRIDAY
3-01 Introducing Build. Plant. Grow.
– Kathy Almazol
Build. Plant. Grow is a free faith formation program for schools,
parishes, and families. Engaging lesson plans pair scriptural readings
with children’s literature to promote the spiritual and character
development of children ages 5 -13. Parents are also welcomed to
learn how to incorporate this program for their family faith formation time. All three
cycles of the gospels for the liturgical seasons are available. Modifications are made
as necessary due to the movable calendar of our holy days. (Word)
3-02 Implementing Laudato Si’ in the Primary
Classroom – Laura Barker
This session will provide an overview of Pope Francis’
landmark encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si’ On Care
for Our Common Home and its implications for teaching primary
grade students in school and faith formation. The session will also
provide concrete examples and resources to incorporate into lesson plans across
multiple subjects. Finally, the session will motivate participants to be a witness and
to take a leadership position on caring for God’s creation. (Witness)
3-03 Disciple Power: Nurturing Young
Disciples to Put Their Faith into Action
– Nancy Bird
What can we do to foster the spiritual development of
adolescents? What can we do to help them develop skills,
practice habits and strengthen their faith to live as disciples of
Jesus in today’s world? Join us for a lively and practical workshop to help your
learners grow in their relationship with Jesus, accept the demands of discipleship,
and choose each day to live as disciples! (Witness)
3-04 The Art of Accompaniment
– Maria Covarrubias
The Art of Accompaniment in our faith is a sacred life-giving
dynamic where the fragrance of Christ closeness and his personal
gaze is experienced. In the road to Emmaus, Jesus teaches us
the model of accompaniment that caused for the disciples’ eyes
to be opened. Come and join in deepening the understanding of what Pope
Francis is urgently callings us in this art accompaniment and learn key aspects of
accompanying others in their faith journey. (Witness)
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3-05 The Classroom Teacher as a Missionary
Disciple – Terry Cotting-Mogan
The goal of most subjects taught by a classroom teacher is to
pass on facts. While passing on facts in your Religion class is
important the goal here is to form practicing Catholics. Come
explore practical ways that you can be a missionary disciple
helping to evangelize your students and their families. (Witness)
3-06 Adults at the Center: Understanding the
Adult Journey of Faith – Douglas Leal
Our world and our faith demand an adult Christianity. Growth
beyond a faith that may have served us well in youth is necessary
to meet the demands of adult lives and our contemporary world,
if we are to truly be disciples of Christ. Putting adults at the center
of formation requires first that we understand what an “adult growing in faith”
looks like, and how we might support that growth in ourselves as well. (Witness)
3-07 Sustaining Hope – Using reading skills to
break open scripture for students – Jordan Lewis
At the end of this workshop, Parish Catechetical Leaders and
Catechists will have seen and brainstormed strategies to ensure
that students with lower reading levels can access scripture and
participate in discussions. (Word)
3-08 Encountering Christ with Young People
in Our Parishes and Schools – Corinne Monogue
Discover how the new USCCB pastoral response to Asian and
Pacific Catholics, Encountering Christ in Harmony, can assist in your
outreach and relationship with all youth and young adults as they
face/navigate different cultural realities. This session will include
framework and ideas for leaders to use in parish and school settings. (Witness)
3-09 “Take Five”: Basic Principles for
Cultivating Catechists – Jayne Mondoy
Cultivating catechists takes so much more than holding a
series of meetings throughout the year. It is an act of stewardship
and a way of being expressed through a set of guiding principles
that speak to mission, parameters, empowerment, recognition,
and engagement. Let’s “Take Five” together! (Word)
3-11 Igniting the Hearts of a New Generation:
Engaging and Accompanying Younger
Disciples! – Maureen Provencher
Children, today, think differently. Their interests and needs
vary. They learn in a variety of different ways. Together, we’ll delve
more deeply into the mystery of understanding and embracing
this generation and their gift to us. Then, we’ll look to effective approaches that
are practical, fun, inviting, and achievable, to effectively engage them and nurture
their hearts in faith and love. (Word)
3-12 Sharing Faith in Everyday Ways
– Janèt Sullivan Whitaker
We are called to bear witness to the saving presence of Christ
in our lives. This presentation explores everyday ways in which we
can more generously share our faith with others, through Christian
hospitality, gratitude, and sincere attentiveness. (Witness)
3-15 Celebrating Children’s Liturgy of the
Word – Lesa Truxaw
How can you help children participate and understand
scripture that is proclaimed at Mass? Should you be offering
children a separate experience of the Word proclaimed at Sunday
Mass? When can you use the Children’s Lectionary? We will
explore Church Documents regarding the participation of children at Mass as well
as the pastoral implications. Come and explore best practices to breaking open
the Word with Children at Sunday Mass and at other celebrations. (Worship)
For more information on the speakers and workshops, visit www.cacmc.net