1. The Ecclesial Method (CT1 / RCIA2) Dr. James Pauley (St. Joseph Center, Classroom B)
Catechesis is not meant to be a merely conceptual presentation of the faith, but rather, the Church intends it to be carried out in an evangelizing way, in a way that invites people into intimate communion with Jesus and a response of faith. Join us as we explore a five-step method of lesson planning focused toward kerygmatic proclamation and disciple-making, an approach pioneered here at Franciscan University. This workshop engages teaching methods and shares lots of practical teaching ideas.
2. Praying with Scripture: Lectio Divina (CT2) Teresa Hawes (Egan Hall, Room 113)
Lectio Divina, “Divine Reading” is an ancient way of praying with Scripture. It is a slow, thoughtful encounter with the living Word of God. This workshop will explore aspects of this time-honored form of prayer, and attempt to put it into practice.
3. The Essential Link Between Liturgy and Catechesis (PCL1 / CS1 / RCIA1/ CT1) William O’Leary (St. Joseph Center, Classroom A)
Catechesis should point, direct, and link those being catechized to the liturgy, especially the Eucharist. This workshop will lay the foundation of catechesis and liturgy and provide examples of how to do liturgical catechesis.
4. Developing a Missionary Mindset (YA) Marcel LeJeune (JCWC, Gentile Gallery)
Every Catholic disciple is called to be on mission to the world. But how do we break out of a culture that keeps evangelization rooted in our parish programs, classes, and events? What does personal mission look like for a Catholic who wants to become a better evangelist? This session is for the Catholic evangelists who want to learn how to have the mindset of missionary discipleship, with practical tips on what actually helps us become more fruitful.
5. Kerygmatic Accompaniment with Teenagers (YM1) Dr. Bob Rice (FFH: Aerobics Room, 2nd Floor)
Details to come
6. How to Avoid Bad Meetings (DO) Ken Ogorek (FFH: Performance Room, 2nd Floor)
As part of our ongoing series for leaders, this session reviews the principals of organizational health then presents a proven method of making meetings more productive and fulfilling rather than being the drudgery they call to mind in most staff members. If you are interested in helping leadership teams make steady progress on important goals while seeing to it that individuals are well informed and core values are reinforced, then you’ll love this session and use the resources it provides! Join us and put your last worthless meeting behind you.
7. Introduction to Educating in Christ Dr. Gerald O’Shea (Cosmas and Damian, Pugliese Auditorium)
This talk describes an adaptation of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to the specific circumstances of Catholic school classrooms. It is based on the book Educating in Christ. The method has been implemented successfully in Australian schools, including a whole diocesan school system. The adaptation includes ways in which materials can be scaled down and stored, assessment, yearly overviews, instruction booklets for teachers, doctrinal overviews, and learning journals.
8. Developing a Vision for the Domestic Church Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak (Cosmas and Damian, Room 300)
Are Catholic families called to be different from other families? If so, how? So many parents experience family life as an obstacle to spiritual growth. What does a dynamic, family-based spirituality look like? How can parents confidently raise faithful Catholic kids? The Popcaks share insights from their opening keynote at the Vatican World Meeting of Families that respond to these questions and present a newly articulated, empirically-based model of family well-being and spirituality.
9. Attachment and Morality: A Catholic View of the Human Person
Dr. Andrew Sodergren (Cosmas and Damian, Room 206)
This talk will integrate a Catholic vision of the human person and insights from modern psychology to explore how we learn how to love. We will delve into insights from attachment theory to uncover how experiences in our family of origin shape our capacity to love others, ourselves, and even God. This will lead to key insights into healing and growth as well.
10. Organizational Health and Building a Cohesive Leadership Team
Paco Gavrilides (JCWC. St. Leo Room)
The primary focus of this talk it is provide wisdom, insight, and practical understanding for building and maintaining a unified, contented, and effective leadership team for the purpose of maximum spiritual fruitfulness in service and ministry. This talk will also address some of the particular obstacles to the exercise of successful leadership.