10: 45 am – Noon
Workshop 5:
1. (CM) The Evangelist’s Toolbelt: Practical Skills Needed to Evangelize.
For 21st Century people, many of our ministry strategies no longer work. We aren’t reaching many fallen-away Catholics and even fewer people of no faith. This talk will focus on the practical strategies and skills you can use to reach others for Jesus. You don’t have to be someone else to be an effective evangelist. Rather, you need to be faithful to the call to evangelize and savvy in how you shift your strategy in order to reach others for Jesus and his Church.
Andre Regnier/Michael Hall/Marcel LeJeune
(JCWC: St. Leo Room)
2. (CT1) The Deposit of Faith: An Introduction to the Catechism
Most people outside the Church, and far too many inside it, don’t really understand what the Catholic Church teaches, let alone why. For this reason, and because the Church is called to make disciples of all nations, the Catechism of the Catholic Church is nothing less than a gift of Divine Providence. And yet far too few Catholics have incorporated this great gift into their life, faith and ministry. This workshop lays the groundwork for understanding and utilizing the Catechism effectively.
Steve Greene
(JCWC: Gentile Gallery)
3. (CT2) Holy Spirit in Catechesis
Mary Ann Wiesinger
(JCWC: International Lounge)
4. (CS) Inviting Students into Communion with Jesus
Why is evangelization in the classroom necessary, and what are some ways we as educators can help foster intimacy with Christ?
Katherine Finney
(Fieldhouse Aerobics Room, 2nd floor)
5. (DO) Lessons Learned in 20 Years of Diocesan Leadership: Tips and Strategies for Success
Experience is the best teacher but also the harshest because she gives the test before teaching the lesson. During this workshop we will learn from the presenter as well as each other regarding lessons from our experiences as diocesan leaders. Let’s learn from the past and envision a vibrant, effective future–together.
Ken Ogorek
(Egan Hall – Room 113)
6. (HFF)Maria, Madre de Dios en la Devoción Hispana: Mary the Mother of God in Hispanic Piety
Mary, the Mother of God is integral to Catholic worship and practice, in particular in the devotional life of the Hispanic community, and is a powerful ally in the effort of the New Evangelization.
Gigi Zapiain
(Cosmas & Damian Hall – Room 300)
7. (PCL1) Recruiting, Training, and Forming Volunteers II
This is part 2 of a two-part series. We will discuss ongoing formation of catechists, which is critical for catechists who need to continually grow in their own relationship with God as well as know how to properly catechize others. Since most catechists work with children, their formation includes how the catechists must support the parents as the child’s primary teacher of the faith. A good catechist understands that the child is not their only “student”.
Martha Drennan
(Cosmas & Damian Hall – Pugliese Auditorium)
8. (PCL2) Developing Religious Education Policies and Procedures
William O’Leary
(Cosmas & Damian Hall – Room 206)
9. (RCIA1) Catechetical Components of the Christian Initiation Process
The catechetical components of the RCIA broken down by the period of the RCIa process; Period of Evangelization, Period of the Catechumenate, Period of Purification and Enlightenment, and Mystagogy. Each period is unique in structure and the proper catechetical topics and structure is catechetical sessions will be presented. Ideal for RCIA teams, leaders, catechists and others who want to learn what should be covered and how doctrine and dogma should be incorporated into the RCIA process.
Gary Norris
(Fieldhouse Performance Room, 2nd floor)
10. (RCIA2) Catechesis in the Catechumenate: Faith, Hope, and Love
Scott Sollom
(Fieldhouse Baron Room, 2nd floor)
11. (YM 1) Partnering with Families
The family is called to Guard, Communicate and Reveal Love! John Paul II teaches that the family must return to Christ if it is going to become what it is. “For the world stands in peril unless wiser people are forthcoming” In order to help the family become all that it can be in Christ, our youth programs must reach out to parents as well. We will discuss different formats in practical ways to help families become strong in Christ!
Gina Bauer
(St. Joseph Center: Classroom A)
12. (YM 2) Counseling and Pastoral Care with Teens
Dr. Kristin Witte
(St. Joseph Center: Classroom B)
13. (OT) Challenges and Opportunities in Serving Black Catholic Families
What does it mean to be Black & Catholic? Why is it that, at times, our Black Catholic Communities feel like they are on the peripheries in a Church that their presence has been a part of since its inception? In this workshop, we will discuss the tough issues that have created this “separation” and discuss relevant solutions to create the true family that values our unique cultures and worship experiences.
Dr. Ansel Augustine
(St. Joseph Center: Totino Room)
14. (OT) Evangelizing Through Science
For several hundred years the narrative that science and faith are in conflict has reigned in Western culture leading many souls astray, especially the notion that the Catholic Church is an enemy of science. Stacy Trasancos, scientist, theologian, convert, and mother will explain how to not only turn the tables on this false narrative for good but also how to go further and lead others to Christ through science because science was born of Christianity and is the study of the handiwork of God.
Dr. Stacy Trasancos
(Finnegan Fieldhouse – Main Stage)
15. (OT) Marian Leadership: Listen Closely, Act with Courage, Form with Charity
One of the best exemplars of servant leadership in our faith tradition is none other than the Theotokos. This workshop looks to her example for timeless, practical and effective modes of leadership: listen with empathy, act courageously in difficult moments and form others with charity.
Joann Roa
(Chapel)
16. (OT) The Nature of the Holy Calling: The Inadequacy We All Experience in Teaching the Divine Mysteries
Teaching the Divine Mystery involves heavy preparation and a sense of “control” over what we do as teachers. But the real Teacher presenting the inner mystery of the Trinity is the Holy Spirit. Between what the Spirit wants to happen and what one’s own students want to happen, the classroom experience often does not go as expected. So what is required to be a partner with Christ and the Holy Spirit in this work? St. Paul asks who is sufficient (2 Cor 2:16).
Dr. Andrew Minto
(Egan Hall – Room 213)