SATURDAY SESSIONS
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM, Eucharistic Liturgy
KEYNOTE: ENGLISH 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
6-01 The Mission of Listening – Christina Lamas
Did you know that conversations with young people have
the potential to shape how the Church ministers to them now
and in the future? Come learn more about how you can be a
part of the mission of listening. Come discover the power of
engaging young people in conversation. Young people will enrich this keynote
with their presence and witness. (Witness)
Session 600
10:45 AM–11:45 AM, SATURDAY
6-15 Preparing Confirmation Liturgies
– Laura Bertone
How can we make Confirmation Liturgies encourage the full,
active and conscious participation of all involved – but especially the
confirmands? We will discuss the new Ritual and areas within the
Mass that allow for creativity and interaction with the confirmands,
their sponsors and families so that it is a ritual mass and not a Graduation from
Church. (Worship)
6-16 Is Your Liturgical Environment Alive or is it
on Life Support – Father Chris Bennett
In every Church building, art and architecture become the joint
work of the Holy Spirit and the local community. They come together
in order to prepare a place to receive God’s word in Scripture and
Eucharist. Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture, and Worship.
Changing the liturgical environment for the Advent/Christmas/Epiphany, Lent/
Triduum/Easter seasons the goal is to create an environment in the church that
enhances prayer and worship according to the liturgical times and seasons, and in
harmony with Church guidelines. (Worship)
Session 700
1:00 PM–2:00 PM, SATURDAY
7-01 This Is Our Faith, This Is the Faith of the
Church, This is Our Hope – Hosffman Ospino
Christian discipleship is grounded in the encounter with Jesus
Christ, sustained by specific convictions that countless believers
have shared for centuries from one generation to the next. It is
our turn to share that faith. However, what should we share? How
to share it in a way that engenders hope? These questions are often in the minds
of parents and catechists, particularly at a time when little seems to stick and
everything is up for questioning. Let us discern our calling to be a community of
believers that lives and celebrates its faith with hope. (Witness)
7-02 Faith Nurtured Early Lasts a Lifetime:
Introduction to Early Childhood Faith Formation
– Kathryn Bojczyk, Ph.D.
Through early childhood faith formation, young children (ages
3-5) develop in their awareness of God and lay the foundation for
a loving, personal relationship with God. Contrary to popular belief,
early childhood faith formation is much more than just “fun and games” but involves
a process of inviting children to experience God in concrete, age-appropriate ways.
In this presentation, Dr. Kathryn Bojzcyk will take catechists inside the minds and
hearts of children ages 3-5, will introduce basic principles of early childhood faith
formation, and will identify strategies for effective learning at the early childhood
level in order to nurture a faith that will last a lifetime. (Word)
7-03 Stop the Stampede: How Engaging
Parents Can Keep Kids in the Church
– Paul Canavese
Do you have fewer families than you used to? How many do
you still see at Mass after baptism, first Eucharist or confirmation?
Learn how to speak their language, harness their motivations, and
coach them to share faith with their children. Gain strategies and tools for attracting
and influencing parents – especially around the touch point of First Eucharist – so
Christ and the church can make a real difference in their lives. (Word & Witness)
7-04 The Spirit of a Missionary Disciple
– Terry Cotting-Mogan
A Missionary Disciple evangelizes in order to form practicing
Catholics. This is the goal of all ministries. Come explore practical
ways that you can embody the spirit of a missionary disciple in your
role as a catechist. (Word & Witness)
7-05 Compassionate Christ, Compassionate
People: Exploring the Spirituality of the
Liturgy – Bob Hurd
At every celebration of the Eucharist, the compassionate
Christ gathers us to himself through the bread of the Word and the
bread of the Eucharist. All this, so that we can become and enact
his compassionate presence in our world today. Bob’s presentation shows how
this spirituality shapes the liturgy and explores how our various ministries—music-
making, presiding, proclamation of the scriptures—can better serve it. (Worship)
7-06 The Mission of Listening (Part 2)
– Christina Lamas
This workshop will build upon the English morning keynote.
Practical tools will be shared and explored so you too can be part
of Pope Francis’ invitation to listen to our young people. There will
be time for questions and answers. (Witness)
7-07 Stop Reading and Start Proclaiming!
Bringing Scripture to Life – Douglas Leal
Those who think scripture is “boring” have likely never heard it
really proclaimed. This workshop will introduce practical techniques,
borrowed from the time-tested work of professional actors, to turn
any reader into a vibrant proclaimer (but not a performer). Anyone
who proclaims scripture to others—catechists, lectors, presiders, deacons, ministry
leaders, cantors—will benefit from learning how to make scripture really soar, so
your community can be inspired to Grow in Faith and Live in Hope! (Worship)
7-08 Encountering Christ in Harmony (Part
One): Celebrating the New U.S. Bishops’
– Father Ricky Manalo, CSP
There is cause for rejoicing: the USCCB recently issued a
new pastoral response, Encountering Christ in Harmony, which
weaves together the rich tapestry of Asian and Pacific Island
(API) communities, cultures, and faith practices. Join us for a dynamic overview
full of pastoral suggestions, as we celebrate this important moment in U.S.
Catholic history. (Witness)
7-09 The Mysticism of Marriage – Tim O’Malley
It took well into the 20th century for Catholicism to develop
a robust theology and spirituality of marriage. But this doesn’t
mean that there wasn’t a mysticism related to God’s love earlier
in the Church. In this workshop, we’ll explore insights about
the mysticism of marriage from Hildegard of Bingen, Bernard
of Clairvaux, Hugh of St. Victor, Catherine of Siena, and John of the Cross.
Participants will walk away with rich resources for forming couples in a spiritual of
marriage connected to the life of the Church. (Witness)
For more information on the speakers and workshops, visit www.cacmc.net
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