Catechesis for Conversion:
The Kerygmatic Approach (CT1)
Marc Cardaronella
(JCWC: Gentile Gallery)
Catechesis is a moment in the overall process of evangelization. Ideally, it happens after conversion and deepens faith. But what happens when the people who show up for catechesis aren’t yet converted? You must evangelize while you catechize, not simply informational but transformational. This workshop shows you how.
2. The Church: Dispenser of the Mysteries and Guardian of the Deposit of Faith (CT2)
Fr. Drake McCalister
(Egan Hall, Room 113)
The Church is the Body of Christ and his continued history on earth. The graces entrusted to her make possible the holiness of humanity; the revelation of truth entrusted to her guarantees our access to the truth. The mission entrusted to her engages all human endeavors and transcends all human failings so that God’s Spirit can go forth to fulfill Christ’s call to “make disciples of all nations” (Matt 28:19). This workshop will focus on the nature of the Church and her sacramental mission.
3. Personality and Profile of the Successful PCL (PCL1)
Gigi Zapiain (Cosmas & Damian, Pugliese Auditorium)
Although the duties of Parish Catechetical Leaders are as unique as the parishes they serve, there are enduring qualities that every successful PCL possesses, no matter their job description. Come discover what those qualities are and how your own talents and abilities harmonize with this vital parish ministry.
4. Catechesis for Persons with Disabilities (PCL2)
Sr. M. Johanna Paruch, FSGM (Cosmas & Damian, Room 300)
Details to come
5. The Mission of Catholic Schools and the Role of Teachers (CS1)
Dr. Amy Roberts (Egan Hall, Room 213)
Pope Benedict XVI stated that “Every Catholic educational institution is a place to encounter the living God,” and Pope Francis affirmed that “Catholic schools remain essential places for the evangelization of the young.” This workshop will examine the mission and essential marks of Catholic schools, the role of teachers in carrying out this mission, and effective mission implementation for today’s students and families.
6. The Catechumenal Process: A Modern Restoration of an Ancient Practice (RCIA2) Dr. Scott Sollom (St. Joseph Center, Classroom A)
Details to come
7. Forming Souls Through Small Groups (RCIA2) Ann Lankford (St. Joseph Center Classroom B)
Joining with other Catholics for study, reflection, and prayer is exceedingly helpful to the spiritual journey of participants. This workshop will focus on how to guard the vision for and benefit small groups: to enter more deeply into relationship with Jesus Christ so that we can truly love and serve others out of our love for him.
8. The Spirituality of the Youth Minister (YM1) Dr. Bob Rice (FFH, Aerobics Room, 2nd floor)
Details to come
9. The Liturgical Nature and Sacramental Life of the Church (YM2)
Dr. James Pauley (JCWC, St. Leo Room)
Pope Pius X understood “active participation” in the liturgy to be the source of a new flourishing in the Christian life. As we consider the new ardor, methods and expressions needed in youth ministry today, the liturgy remains the high point and the source of every effort toward the evangelization of young people. In this workshop, we will explore the liturgy’s connection to evangelization and concrete ways that youth ministers can help stimulate a new flourishing in sacramental living.
10. Relational Administration and Accompaniment in Diocesan Ministry (DO) Dr. Chris Burgwald (FFH Performance Room, 2nd floor)
Accompaniment and relational ministry are demonstrably the most fruitful approach to virtually every method of formation. But what does this look like in the context of diocesan ministry? How can diocesan administration be cast in a relational, accompaniment mold? This workshop will address these and related topics, equipping participants to make relationships the heart of diocesan ministry, and in so doing bear abundant fruit.
11. Contemplative Prayer (RT)
Sr. Mary Michael Fox, OP and Teresa Hawes (FFH)
The Catechism teaches that “prayer is the encounter of God’s thirst with ours. God thirsts that we may thirst for him” (CCC 2560). Every person is called to experience the depth of God’s thirst which manifests itself in a most profound way in contemplative prayer. Contemplative prayer isn’t the extraordinary prayer of the mystic: it’s the ordinary prayer of every sinner who wishes to become one.