WHAT ’ S NEW THIS YEAR
SPONSORS
CONFERENCE APP – MyParish App
FRIDAY KEYNOTE & SESSIONS
Session 200 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM , FRIDAY
WHAT ’ S NEW THIS YEAR
Partnership with Leadership Roundtable
SPONSORS
The 2017 Santa Clara Faith Formation Conference
The Dioceses of Monterey and San Jose are happy to join together to sponsor the 2017 SCFFC in partnership with the Leadership Roundtable . The sponsors invited dioceses and diocesan offices in the Bay Area to collaborate in making this Conference the best yet ! We are grateful to the following ( Arch ) diocesan offices :
Archdiocese of San Francisco Department of Catholic Schools Office of Faith Formation Office of Worship
Diocese of Oakland School of Applied Theology
Diocese of Stockton Office of Catholic Schools Office of Hispanic Ministry Office for Priests Office of Religious Education Office for Worship and Christian Initiation
Core Team Sr . Celeste Arbuckle , SSS – Director of Faith Formation Office – Archdiocese of San Francisco Steve Do – Director of Youth and Young Adult Office – Diocese of San Jose Father John Hurley , CSP – Vicar for Evangelization – Diocese of San Jose Tish Scargill – Director of Catechetical Ministries – Diocese of Monterey Liz Sullivan – Director of Communications – Diocese of San Jose
Administrative Assistant – Adriana Valenzuela – Diocese of San Jose
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FRIDAY KEYNOTE & SESSIONS
9:00 AM Morning Prayer
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM FRIDAY KEYNOTE – Evangelization Through the Arts & the Beauty of the Word of God - ValLimar Jansen
Using her unique style of storytelling , music and inspirational message , ValLimar Jansen will lead participants through a journey in which they meet people of Scripture and Roman Catholic tradition who encountered Jesus at pivotal moments in their lives .
Session 200 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM , FRIDAY
2-01 Best Practices in Diocesan
Administration – Michael Brough and Jim Lundholm-Eades ( Invitation Only )
The four purposes of best practice diocesan offices , asking the Bishop ’ s question , How to impact parishes .
2-02 Will You Marry Me ? How we Must ‘ Engage ’ Young Adults in Parish Life Through Marriage Preparation – Andrew Brown
Imagine if Pope Francis were leading the parish Marriage prep Ministry . What would it look like ? What would he say ? In Amoris Laetitia ( Joy of Love ) the Holy Father gives specific & descriptive ways to evangelize couples preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony . Here ’ s the conclusion : It begins at birth and it doesn ’ t end on the wedding day ! See how the ‘ visible sign ’ of marriage points to an ‘ invisible reality ’ God ’ s perfect love . ( Witness )
2-03 Bringing Scripture to Life for Young Catholics – Paul Canavese and Ann Naffziger
The Bible is of course core to who we are as Catholic Christians , but many children and teens find it boring or difficult to understand . Learn some practical ways to help the young ( and young at heart ) experience Scripture more as living , dynamic stories that were told in early Christian communities . ( Word )
2-04 Following Mary into Missionary
Discipleship – Dr . Leonard J . DeLorenzo
Mary gave the perfect response to the Word of God . She is both the model of disciples and the mother of all the saints . If we pay attention to all of the hidden activity of her apparently simple and seemingly passive “ Yes ,” we will discover how all of us — and all those we educate and form — are meant to listen to the Word of God and act on it . In this session , the Annunciation narrative will become both a spiritual meditation and a practical guide to growing in holiness and forming others in the freedom and courage of faith . ( Witness )
2-05 End of Life Decisions – A Catholic
Perspective – Father Barry Eneh
Choices at the end of life present unique challenges , particularly within a complex and technologically advanced society . Physical death is perceived within modern society as the ultimate human tragedy . This presentation will explore end-of-life choices within the context of faith in Jesus and the moral tradition of the church . ( Witness )
2-06 The Liturgical Choir Rehearsal : What ’ s Your Plan ?
– Dr . Scot Hanna-Weir and Christopher Wemp
Would you like your choir rehearsals to be more effective , engaging , and precise ? Come learn practical tips and strategies for how to enhance your musical leadership , incorporate even stronger faith formation elements into rehearsal , and cultivate a space ripe for creativity and growth . ( Worship )
2 For more information on the speakers and workshops , visit www . scffc . org