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RECongress 2018 Registration Guidebook
RECongress 2018 Registration Guidebook
OVERVIEW
THURSDAY MARCH 15, 2018
See pages 7-15 for the Youth Day schedule.
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm On-site registration
FRIDAY MARCH 16
7:00 am - 3:00 pm On-site registration
8:30 - 9:30 am Opening Ceremony
& Welcome (Arena)
10:00 - 11:30 am Period 1 Workshops
10:15 - 10:45 am Congress Chat (Hall A)
11:30 - 1:00 pm LUNCH
11:45 - 12:30 pm Music (Arena)
David Haas &
Zack Stachowski
Music (Hall B)
WAL
1:00 - 2:30 pm Period 2 Workshops
3:00 - 4:30 pm Period 3 Workshops
5:15 pm Evening Prayer & Liturgies
7:45 - 9:45 pm Film Showcase 2018 2018 THEME REFLECTION
(Convention 201) This past June I had the opportunity and pleasure to attend the season finale concert of the Los
8:00 pm Concert (Arena) Angeles Master Chorale. One of the pieces, I Fall, was a premiere work by Charles Anthony
Ivan Diaz & Friends Silvestri and Eric Whitacre that chronicles the beginning of a mans journey, a man who is
9:00 pm Compline Prayer accompanying his wife who is dying. The refrain of the piece only has four words: You rise/I
(Convention 303)
fall, but they were sung with an intensity and depth that led most of the audience, myself
SATURDAY MARCH 17 included, to tears. It was not the arrangement of the music nor the precision and skill of the choir
7:30 am - 2:30 pm On-site registration
that moved us (although both were excellent), it was the simple fact of music expressing and
7:50 am Morning Praise & Keynote
framing something that most people know in their bones: The loss of a loved one is one of the
English (Arena) few moments in life that has the potential to dismantle us ... or to open up to us a new horizon.
Dr. Carolyn Woo Your brother will rise. Jesus speaks these words to Martha not merely to console her for the
7:50 am Morning Praise & Keynote death of her brother Lazarus but to reveal Gods ultimate plan: to shatter the hold of sin and
Spanish (Hall B) death over all people. This was (and still is) a bold statement of faith to catechumens the
Maria Clara Bingemer completion of Gods saving work in Christ. It is also a call to those who are baptized: to stop
10:00 - 11:30 am Period 4 Workshops living in tombs of our own fears and anxieties; to allow Jesus to unbind us from the needless
11:30 - 1:00 pm LUNCH cares and sinful habits that keep us from completely embracing the Gospel; to give the Holy
11:45 - 12:30 pm Music (Arena) Spirit free reign in our souls.
John Angotti &
Meredith Augustin To do what? To help all those who are still entombed by sin, injustice, death to Rise Up along
Music (Hall B) with Jesus and to follow him to eternal life.
Santiago Fernandez Fr. Christopher Bazyouros
1:00 - 2:30 pm Period 5 Workshops Director, Office of Religious Education
3:00 - 4:30 pm Period 6 Workshops
5:15 pm Evening Prayer & Liturgies WHAT IS THE RECONGRESS?
8:00 pm Concert (Arena)
St. Patricks Day
The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress is the largest event of its kind in the world.
Celebration It has continued its original objective of offering in-service education and spiritual formation
8:30 pm Sacred Illuminations 2018 to those in catechetical and related ministries. Though the Religious Education Congress con-
(Convention 213) tinues to serve religious educators, today it is so much more! Congress now draws 40,000
9:00 pm Taiz Prayer participants during this internationally acclaimed four-day event and offers more than 300
(Convention 303) workshops covering a vast range of topics from spirituality, music and personal development
9:00 pm - 12 mid Young Adult Dance (Marriott) to biblical studies and catechesis.
SUNDAY MARCH 18 Register now for this spirit-filled and enriching weekend! You may register online at www.
RECongress.org by credit card, or use the Registration Form on the inside back cover to
8:00 - 11:00 am On-site registration register by check or money order through the mail.
8:00 - 9:30 am Eucharistic Liturgy (Arena)
10:00 - 11:30 am Period 7 Workshops RECONGRESS LOCATION & COST
11:30 - 1:00 pm LUNCH
RECongress is held at the Anaheim Convention Center, located at 800 West Katella Avenue in
11:45 - 12:30 pm Music (Arena)
Richard Cheri, ValLimar
Anaheim, Calif., directly south of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
Jansen, W. Clifford Petty COST: The registration fee for Congress covers admission to all events, ticketed workshops,
Music (Hall B) concerts, liturgies and exhibits (name badges required) throughout the three days. Fees for the
Anna Betancourt, Estella Congress days are:
Garcia-Lopez, Rodolfo Lopez $70 by January 26, 2018 deadline $80 after January 26, 2018
1:00 - 2:30 pm Period 8 Workshops
3:30 pm Closing Eucharistic Liturgy NOTE: If you have not mailed in your Registration Form by February 23, 2018, please register
(Arena) online or on site at the Convention Center. Online registration closes 9 am Sunday of Congress.
CONTENTS
2018 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS
General Info
sponsored by the
Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Office of Religious Education
3424 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Web www.RECongress.org
Email congress@la-archdiocese.org
Info (213) 637-7346 or (213) 637-7301
Register online by credit card at www.RECongress.org
Facebook RECongress
Youth Day
Twitter LACongress
Pinterest LACongress
Instagram LACongress
SECCIN EN ESPAOL
Conferencias..............................................................74-90
Assemblies
Eventos......................................................................68-69
Horario del Congreso.....................................................67
Indice .............................................................................73
Informacin General......................................................91
Informaciones de la Forma de Inscripcin...................100
MARCH 15, 2018 (YOUTH DAY) Mensajes del Arzobispo y del Director..........................70
& MARCH 16-18, 2018 Mensajes de las Coordinadoras de Congreso.................71
Mensaje del Coordinador de
GENERAL INFORMATION
Workshops
Ministerios Catequticos............................................71
About Congress ............................................................2-3
Archbishops Welcome.....................................................5
Asian/Pacific Events.......................................................23 EXHIBITORS/TRAVEL/HOTEL INFORMATION
Catechist Formation Coordinators Welcome................26 Airline Tickets Information............................................94
Congress Co-Coordinators Welcome..............................6 Anaheim Map.................................................................93
Congress Schedule.............................. Inside Front Cover Featured Exhibitors...................................................96-97
Convention Center Information.....................................99 Hotel & Suites Information............................................93
Directors Welcome..........................................................5 Shuttle/Transportation Information................................95
Endowment Fund Information.......................................97
Espaol
Liturgies & Prayer Services...........................................22
Ralphs Club Information...............................................97 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Speaker Categories (by topic)........................................25 Continuing Education Credit
Speaker Index (alphabetical)............................................4 Loyola Marymount University................................98
Workshop Recording Information..................................99 Deaf/Hard of Hearing/Disabled Services.......................99
Young Adult Events .......................................................24 Deaf/Hard of Hearing Request Form...........................100
Parking Information.......................................................99
Travel/Hotels
YOUTH DAY (March 15)
Registration Form................................. Inside Back Cover
Welcome from the Youth Day Coordinator......................7 Registration Form Information.....................................100
Youth Day Registration Form....................................... 15
Ticket/Program Book Pick-Up ....................................100
Youth Day Registration Information............................. 14
Youth Day Schedule..................................................... 8-9
Youth Day Workshop Information............................10-13 At Congress, be sure to pick up your RECongress
Program Book, which includes:
DAILY EVENTS / ASSEMBLIES Daily schedule, workshops and highlights
Friday, March 16 ......................................................16-17 Maps to the Anaheim Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A,
Registration
NEW ACC NORTH HALL OPENS
The expansion of the Anaheim Convention Center that began in the
LITURGIES
Congress has always offered a
summer of 2015 was unveiled at a ribbon cutting event on September variety of liturgies of different
26, 2017 and will be used as one of the venues for RECongress character. This year we present
2018! The former area of Car Park 1 (adjacent to the Arena) is the 14 Eucharistic Liturgies in-
site of their latest project. This expansion the seventh since opening cluding Care of the Earth (Filipi-
in 1967 adds 200,000 square feet of configurable meeting space no Culture); Restorative Justice;
and additional parking. RECongress will be using meeting rooms of Misa del Pueblo Inmigrante;
both floors of the building labeled the 100 level and the 200 level. and St. Patrick: The Immigrant
Saint along with morning and
evening prayer. (See page 22.)
Come enjoy our 2018 exhibit The Exhibit Hall is one of the
located in the Arena Lobby. liveliest and busiest locations
Each year Congress features a during the Religious Education
display of works of art whether Congress. You can find a variey of
by a local artist or a display to exhibit booths including depart-
bring to light some current and ments of the Los Angeles Arch-
important issues of our day. diocese. And be sure to check
(Arena Lobby) out what is going on in the ORE
Booth throughout the weekend.
(Exhibit Hall A)
SPEAKERS
Over the four days, Congress
2018 will offer 334 workshops
presented by 185 speakers, with
topics ranging from personal
growth to music to spiritual topics
in three languages: English,
Spanish and Vietnamese. And
our Keynote speakers, again in
English and Spanish, are our
events highlighted on Saturday.
General Info
The Religious Education Con Using the story of the raising of
gress starts off the long weekend Lazarus as a common thread,
on Thursday, March 15, with Sacred Space (in Convention
the high-energy, day-long event 304 and Ballroom E) will present
for high school youth. Its an inspiring and challenging stories
opportunity for students to of people who have risen above
share in a mix of workshops, their suffering, coming out of
liturgies and lively rallies and to their tombs and letting go of the
be sent out to live as missionary things that bind them.
disciples. (See pages 7-15.) (Thursday through Sunday)
PERFORMANCE STAGE
Several of the performing artists
ENTERTAINMENT
Admission to Congress includes
at Congress have scheduled free lunchtime and evening con-
time to appear at the new music certs presented by well-known
stage in Hall A. The stage and loved Congress artists
showcases 20-minute sets of ranging from contemporary
live music and is located in Christian music to the leading
the southeast area of Exhibit Latino composers and artists.
Hall A. Stop by for a listen Enjoy the variety of musical
and check the on-site schedule. styles from around the world.
(Friday through Sunday) (Friday through Sunday)
General Info
My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On behalf of the whole family of God here in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, I want to welcome you
to our 2018 Religious Education Congress!
This years Congress has the theme of Rise Up! / Levntate! / Hy ng Ln!
And this year, we want to reflect on our faith in the Resurrection. We stand this year with the figure
of Saint Martha, the sister of Mary and Lazarus.
We recall her pain and sorrow at the death of her brother. We all know the story; we hear it year
after year in the liturgy. Jesus comes to their home after Lazarus had died and he declares: I am the
resurrection and the life. And then he asks Martha: Do you believe this?
It is a powerful moment and we remember Marthas confession of faith. In fact, to my mind it sounds
very similar to the confession of faith that Saint Peter made. She says: Yes, Lord, I have come to
believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God.
In this beautiful confession of faith in the resurrection, Saint Martha shows us the purpose of our
own discipleship. We are called to bring our brothers and sisters to the knowledge that Jesus is the
Christ, the Son of God, who died and is alive for evermore. We are called to bring them to know the
Love that is stronger than death.
I pray that these will be days of grace for you in which you are able to draw closer to our Risen Lord
and that you will be renewed in your commitment to proclaim the Good News of his Resurrection.
I welcome you and entrust each of you to the maternal protection of our Blessed Mother Mary,
Queen of Angeles!
Youth Day
Our theme Dare to Believe! comes from that days readings. It is our
hope that each young person in attendance is invited to live a life of daring
faith a life in Christ and that they leave the day empowered to live as
missionary disciples. The Youth Day Coordinating Team has been working
hard to ensure a successful event. This team is comprised of young people
and their adult leaders from all five regions throughout the Archdiocese, making youth day planned
by young people, for young people.
In the pages of this Registration Guidebook, you will find more information about Youth Day includ-
ing how to register for the event and information on the workshops that are being offered. You
are encouraged to go over the options with the young people who will be attending so that your
selections best serve the needs of your group. In addition to registration information, you will find
the readings of the day, a theme reflection, our schedule, track information, a description of lunch
options, information on our official logo wear, and more. There is also information for young people
who are interested in taking part in leadership roles throughout the day.
As you continue to prepare, I invite you to dialogue with us online. Follow us across all social media
platforms @LAYouthDay. Use #LAYouthDay and #DaretoBelieve in your posts. I encourage you
to frequently visit our website www.RECongress.org/YD for special updates and the most current
information for the day.
Our team looks forward to welcoming you at Youth Day 2018: Dare to Believe!
Youth Day
people serving as
prayer leaders and
emcees.
11:15 AM LUNCH
Following the workshops, Track 2 participants will
break for lunch. Food is available for purchase inside
the Convention Center, in the Hall C food court,
and outside in the Grand Plaza. Please note: After
lunch, everyone must enter the Arena through the
main Arena glass doors near the fountains. You are
welcome to line up after or during lunch.
Keep watch on our website at RECongress.org/YD for updates about the Youth Day app. With this
Our featured keynote speaker,
app, you can stay up to date with all Youth Day speakers, musicians and performers by following
Katie Prejean McGrady, is
them over social media to help you stay connected during and after Youth Day.
known for her ability to weave
together the story of faith with the
Youth Day
For 20 years, Roy Petitfils has ministered to GOD AND BELIEF
youth and young adults in parish, diocesan Rabbi Mike Lotker discusses how his religious faith is
and school settings. Today, he is a speaker informed and strengthened by his scientific training and
and counselor in private practice. Petitfils has
presented at numerous national and regional
30-year career as a physicist. He will discuss the evidence
conferences, workshops and parish missions throughout North for Gods existence, the truth of the Bible, tackle the ques-
America. He hosts the popular podcast, Todays Teenager, is tion of how a loving God can allow evil and tragedy in the
the author of many articles and has published several books, one world, and help answer the question of why be religious.
of which shares the title of his 2016 TEDx talk, What Teens Want
You to Know (But Wont Tell You). Rabbi Michael Lotker
Rabbi Michael Lotker spent the bulk of his first
career in the alternative energy business, work-
ing in wind power, solar and geothermal energy.
E LIVING A LIFE OF MEANING: BELIEVING DEEPLY In 2003, he was ordained a rabbi at Hebrew
Im bored. I dont care. Nothing matters. I Union College in Los Angeles. He is presently the
dont matter. Faith, God and Church; I dont know Community Rabbi for the Jewish Federation of Ventura County,
what or if I believe in anything. These are not un- Calif., and was recently invited to be a Guest Chaplain at the U.S.
common thoughts and feelings. In fact, theyre pretty House of Representatives. In addition to his studies, Rabbi Lotker
has published a book entitled, A Christians Guide to Judaism.
normal and are a sign of a great hunger and thirst for
meaning and purpose. You might even say that these
thoughts are like angels trying to get our attention
that life is calling us to a deeper relationship with our-
selves, with others and with God. In a way, this is the
call to not just go to church, but be the Church!
This is a life-long process of a deepening awareness
of Gods belief in us, and our response to cultivate our
trust and belief in Gods love.
Jesse Manibusan
Evangelizer, energizer and encourager, Jesse
Manibusan has over 30 years in ministry as
a liturgical minister, youth worker, parish as-
sociate, catechist, and parish mission and re-
treat director. Based in California and founder
of Over the Fence Ministries, he has presented at conferences
worldwide, including national youth and pastoral musician con-
ferences and international World Youth Days in Denver, Toronto,
Rome, Cologne, Sydney, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro. Manibusan
has several CDs published with Oregon Catholic Press.
I SUSTAINING JOY
Quite often our joy is dependent upon retreat highs or
incredible experiences. But is there a way to carry it into
the everyday and the normal? In this workshop, we will
discuss how to carry the joy through lifes highs and lows,
challenges and difficulties.
Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR
Originally from South Texas and of Mexican
heritage, Fr. Agustino Torres has worked with
youth and young adults in different parts of the
world for almost 20 years. He joined the Fran-
ciscan Friars of the Renewal in the Bronx, and
now serves as a member of the General Council for his community.
Fr. Torres has founded or helped to establish initiatives in Hondu-
ras, New York City, and the Bronx and is founder and President of
Corazon Puro and Latinos Por La Vida.
Youth Day
plore different ways to help you invite your Catholic faith
L MARK MY WORDS to be part of your everyday life.
Words are powerful. They have the ability to build up or Katherine Angulo
tear down. Words allow us to witness and testify to what Born in Mexico and raised in Colombia, Kath-
God has done in our lives. The Word of God is our source erine Angulo is fluent in English, Spanish and
of nourishment and strength. How can we grow in under- French. She has over 18 years of experience in
standing Gods Word and let it take root in our lives? We youth ministry. Presently, she is Associate Direc-
all have access to Gods Word the truth that can sanctify, tor of Youth Ministry at the Office of Formation
and Discipleship for the Atlanta Archdiocese. Angulo is Editor of
encourage, protect us and do so much more. This work- The Mark Catholic teen magazine and Executive Producer of the vol-
shop will take all gathered on an interactive experience of unteer training program, Called to Accompany/Llamados a Acom-
Gods Word through hip hop music and dance. May we paar. She has presented at numerous diocesan and national events.
become energized, deepen our understanding of Scripture
and be ready to mark Gods Word every day!
Joe Melendrez
Catholic speaker and performer Joe Melendrez
is a religion teacher and Assistant Director of
Campus Ministry at Chaminade College Prepa-
ratory School in West Hills, Calif. His evangeli-
zation ranges from his faith-based clothing line
(God Swagg Apparel) to his retreats and hip hop concerts, with
appearances at national youth conferences and World Youth Days
(both Brazil and Spain) and the God is Good Festival in Germany.
Melendrez has three audio CDs: Rosary Rap, Fully Alive and
his latest, Kingdom Come.
M OVERCOMING OBSTACLES
After being diagnosed with scoliosis (a curvature of the
spine) at 12 years old, Brandi Milloy was fitted with a
back brace that she wore for nearly four years. Targeted
for her differences, she was bullied, ridiculed and ostra-
cized by her peers. She excelled in soccer; however, the
same month she was offered a chance to play college soc-
cer, doctors told her she would need to undergo extensive
back surgeries forfeiting her chances at being a college
athlete. Despite these obstacles, Brandi continued to pur-
sue her dream of going to college and becoming a journal-
ist. Her talk will focus on the importance of keeping the
faith, trusting in Gods plan and trusting in Gods timing.
Brandi Milloy
Brandi Milloy is host and producer for POP
SUGAR Foods shows Eat the Trend and Get
the Dish, is a regular contributor on the Cook-
ing Channels Unique Sweets, and serves as a
judge on chef Guy Fieris show, Guys Grocery
Games, on the Food Network. Milloy has also appeared on The
Oprah Winfrey Show and Access Hollywood. Off camera, her
appearances have spanned from local high school events to re-
gional and national conferences.
WHO MAY ATTEND? NOTE: There is a $50 fee for reprinting the name badges for a group
Youth Day is open to students from parishes and high schools (public attending Youth Day.
and Catholic) who are in grades 9 through 12. Students below 9th HOW DO WE REGISTER?
grade are not allowed to participate in this event and will be denied
admission. We appreciate your adherence to this guideline. Registrations can be completed online by credit card or check, or by
mailing in the Youth Day Registration Form (next page) along with a
WHAT IS THE COST? check for the proper amount. Everyone MUST be registered for the day
Registration to attend Youth Day is $30 per person. After January 26, (including chaperones and priests even if only attending at Mass).
2018, fees increase to $35 per person. Everyone in your group MUST A maximum of 10 students and one Chaperone can register per form.
be registered for Youth Day, including all priests who will be accom- Forms, information and online registration by credit card can all
panying your group or coming to concelebrate Mass. be found online at www.RECongress.org/YD.
Youth Day
PLEASE PRINT. INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL BE RETURNED.
Stamp Number
Diocese______________________________________________________
Total Registrants _____________
Parish_______________________________________________________
School/Org. ___________________________________________________ Check Number _______________
City________________________ State __________ Country __________ Total Amount _______________
CONTACT PERSON (If attending, please also include your name below as Chaperone or Registrant, whichever is applicable.)
It is the responsibility of the Contact Person to ensure that all attending adults are in compliance with their Dioceses Safe Environment policies and
procedures (fingerprinting/background checks) performed by their Diocese.
SERVICES Any special service needs? Sign Interpreter Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) Wheelchair access
Name of student/adult requiring assistance __________________________________________________________________
SELECT TRACK AND WORKSHOPS Track 1 and choose Track 2 and choose
If either track or workshop is not indicated, we Convention Workshop A-G: Convention Workshop A-G:
reserve the right to make the assignments for 1stChoice _____ 1stChoice _____
your group.
* Indicates Diocesan compliance with Safe Envi- 2ndChoice _____ 2ndChoice _____
ronment policies and procedures (fingerprinting/ Convention Workshop H-N: Convention Workshop H-N:
background checks), including compliance with
required Safe Environment Adult Training. 1stChoice _____ 1stChoice _____
2ndChoice _____ 2ndChoice _____
ADULT CHAPERONE
_________________________________________________________________________
$30 $35 Fees are an
*Compliant? First Name Last Name additional
By After $5 per person
REGISTRANTS (print clearly and check if Compliant and Adult) Jan. 26 Jan. 26
Adult? *Compliant? First Name Last Name if postmarked
_________________________________________________________________________
$60 $70 after January
_________________________________________________________________________
$90 $105 26, 2018.
_________________________________________________________________________
$120 $140 Please note: It is unaccept-
able to cater lunch at Youth
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$150 $175 Day due to a liability issue
for the Convention Cen-
_________________________________________________________________________
$180 $210 ter. There are many places
through the Convention Cen-
_________________________________________________________________________
$210 $245
ter to purchase food. People
are invited to bring individual
_________________________________________________________________________
$240 $280
lunches, but catered meals
_________________________________________________________________________
$270 $315 (by restaurants or individu-
als) will not be allowed. Con-
_________________________________________________________________________
$300 $350 vention Center staff will ask
these groups to leave the
_________________________________________________________________________
$330 $385 premises.
Mail form with check or money order to: RECONGRESS, PO BOX 761157, LOS ANGELES CA 90076-1157
you may duplicate this form
Assemblies
- Dr. Greer Gordon 2-10 Transgender in Our Schools: One Bread,
One Body (*) - Dr. Arthur Fitzmaurice Life (*) - Sr. Carol Dempsey
1-10 Soft Hearts from Hard Places (*)
& Fr. Bryan Massingale 3-10 Aligning Responses to Bullying with Catho-
- Rev. Terry Hershey lic Schools (*) - Frank DiLallo
2-11 The Eucharist as a Sacrament of Death:
1-11 How to Learn the Art of Accompaniment Repeating Baptism Until We Get It Right 3-11 Praying Our Lives: A Remedy for Restless-
(*) - Bill Huebsch (*) - Fr. Richard Fragomeni ness (*) - Becky Eldredge
1-12 Creating Peace in Times of Crisis (*) 2-12 Preaching Global Solidarity (*) 3-12 Heart, Head, Hands and Heaven: Connect-
- ValLimar Jansen - Fr. David Garcia ing Imagination and Religion (*)
- Anne Frawley-Mangan
1-13 Faith and Politics in the Hebrew Scriptures 2-13 Us vs. Them: Beyond Politics and Into Love
- Jack Jezreel (*) - Sarah Hart 3-13 By What Authority? On the Proper Use
and Abuse of Doctrine (*)
1-14 Hope Is a Choice That Matters Today (*) 2-14 The Foolishness of Christianity (*) - Dr. Richard Gaillardetz
- Sr. Lynn Levo - Fr. Daniel Horan 3-14 13 Reasons Why You Matter (*)
1-15 Rise Up and Sing! Joyful Songs of Faith for 2-15 All Are Welcome in This Place: Rise Up in - Noelle Garcia
Schools and Parishes (*) - Michael Mangan Communion (*) - Jesse Manibusan 3-15 Feeding the Hungers: Our Hope for Faith
1-16 To Redeem the Soul of America: Kings 2-16 Millennials vs. Gen Z (*) of Youth and Young Adults (*)
Vision and Challenge Today (*) - Dr. Charlotte McCorquodale - Dr. Thomas Groome
- Fr. Bryan Massingale 2-17 I Scream! Culture and the Challenge of 3-16 Your Story Matters (How to Tell Your Story)
Catechesis (*) - Mike Patin (*) - ValLimar Jansen
1-17 Ascent to Jerusalem, Ascent to Holiness
2-18 Using Empathic Evangelization to Under- 3-17 Answer: A Sense of Humor. Question: Name
(*) - Rabbi Michael Mayersohn
stand, Reach and Influence the Modern One of the Top Five Things that Will Help
1-18 Overcoming Obstacles: Trusting in Gods Family (*) - Roy Petitfils You Rise (*) - Fr. Joe Kempf
Plan - Brandi Milloy 3-18 God at the Movies - Fr. Richard Leonard
2-19 Pope Francis After Five Years
1-19 Dwell Among Them: Exploring Incar- - Fr. Thomas Reese 3-19 Rise Up! with Adolescents and Their Fami-
nation-driven Ministry (*) 2-20 First Our Parish Was Bilingual, Then We lies: The Joy of Adolescent Catechesis (*)
- Katie Prejean McGrady - Margaret Matijasevic, Michael Theisen
Are Multicultural, Now What? (*)
& Andrea Kopp
1-20 Self-Compassion in an Era of Endless Activ- - Pedro Rubalcava
ity - Joyce Rupp 3-20 Catechists and Teachers In Loco Jesu (*)
2-21 The Outlaw David ben Jesse (*) - Sr. Patricia McCormack
1-21 Praying the Mass Like Never Before (*) - Prof. Daniel Smith-Christopher
3-21 The Mother of Jesus Was There: A
- Rev. Michael Schmitz 2-22 Musical Liturgy for the Whole Child: More Scriptural Portrayal of Mary (*)
1-22 Shepherding Communities in Times of Than Hand Motions (*) - James Wahl - Fr. J. Patrick Mullen
Change (*) - Dan Schutte 2-23 Forming Fruitful Disciples: How to Un- 3-22 Sacramental Preparation: Inviting Children
1-23 Praise You, Lord! Pope Francis and the lock the Power of the Spirit in Others (*) to Encounter Mystery (*) - Joe Paprocki
- Sherry Weddell 3-23 How to Get Your Family to Heaven! (*)
Biblical Theology of Creation as a Source
of Christian Spirituality (*) 2-24 Rise Up, Young People! Raising New Dis- - Rev. Leo Patalinghug
- Fr. Donald Senior ciples in Schools and Parishes (*) 3-24 Beyond the Moon and Stars (*)
- David Wells - Dan Schutte
1-24 Forgiveness as a Path to Peace (*)
- Cardinal Luis Tagle 2-25 Games, Songs, Crafts and Object Lessons: 3-25 Turning the Rising Tide of Apathy, Agnosti-
Hands-on Activities for Early Childhood cism and Atheism: Six Catalysts to Ignite
1-25 Middle School Mayhem or Miracle! (*) Faith Formation (*) - Dr. Joseph White the Faith of Young Skeptics (*)
- Doug Tooke 2-26 God Calls Me to Dance, Even if Im Out of - Fr. Robert Spitzer
1-26 Seek the Living God Five Questions for Step (*) - Dr. Madonna Wojtaszek-Healy 3-26 Seven Steps to Implementing Change (*)
Conversion (*) - Nick Wagner 2-70 Vietnamese Workshop (Catechesis and - Fr. Michael White & Thomas Corcoran
1-27 It Takes Courage to Be a Parent Today (*) Culture: Inseparable and Indispensable) 3-27 When the Praises Go Up (*) - C. Vanessa
- Char Wenc (*) - Rev. Hy Nguyen White
3-70 Vietnamese Workshop (Lord, My God,
1-70 Vietnamese Workshop (Arise) (*) and (*) are recorded sessions. I Called to You for Help, and You Healed
- Fr. Doan Hoang Arena sessions in color. Me - Ps 30:2) (*) - Rev. Thinh Pham
Assemblies
dence, Presence of God (*) Depth (*) - Sr. Barbara Fiand
of St. Ignatius of Loyola (*)
- Fr. Timothy Gallagher - Sr. Bridget Haase 6-09 Discerning Gods Will (*) - Fr. Rob Galea
4-10 Immigration and the Love of Neighbor (*) 5-10 The Prayer of Chaos (*) - Sarah Hart 6-10 Ministry Through Vocation (*)
5-11 Rise Up from Divisions, Anger and Loss: - Noelle Garcia & David McHugh lll
- Dr. Cecilia Gonzlez Andrieu
Worship in Difficult Times - Marty Haugen 6-11 I Will Bring You Home: Songs of Prayer,
4-11 Turning to the Historical Jesus and his
5-12 Rise Up: A Christian Spirituality of Resis- Stories of Faith - David Haas
Revolution for Catechists (*)
- Dr. Thomas Groome tance (*) - Fr. Daniel Horan 6-12 Rise and Shine: Social Media and the Mis-
5-13 Minding the Gap: Ministry and Transition sionary Disciple (*) - Lisa Hendey
4-12 Pass It On: Balancing Faith in Family Life
(*) - Mark Hart from Youth to Young Adulthood (*) 6-13 Relationships Ruptured and Restored: New
- Paul Jarzembowski Insights into the Sacrament of Reconcilia-
4-13 Making a Difference: Being Not Just the tion (*) - Fr. Satish Joseph
Best IN the World but the Best FOR the 5-14 You (Yes, You) Were Made to Rise! (*)
World (*) - Rev. Terry Hershey - Fr. Joe Kempf 6-14 Accompanying Young People on the Jour-
5-15 Whats the Hurry with Conversion? (*) ney (*) - Christina Lamas
4-14 How to Recognize Grace When You See It
(*) - Bill Huebsch - Blessie La Scola 6-15 Synod 2018: Will Our Faith Have Young
5-16 Rise and Shine! Time to Exercise Our Bap- People? - Fr. Richard Leonard
4-15 Rise Up to Happiness and Joy (*)
- ValLimar Jansen tismal Priesthood (*) - Diana Macalintal 6-16 Becoming a Transforming Presence (*)
5-17 Terrific Confirmation Tuesday, But What - Sr. Lynn Levo
4-16 Faith and Politics in the Gospels
Do We Have for Them on Wednesday? 6-17 Be the I in Evangelize (*)
- Jack Jezreel
Post-Sacrament Evangelization (*) - Sr. Patricia McCormack
4-17 Sin: From Breaking Rules to Violating - Cardinal Roger Mahony 6-18 Sexuality: Celebrate the Gift and Be-
Justice (*) - Fr. Bryan Massingale
5-18 Building a Bridge: Bringing Together LGBT come Makers of Love (*)
4-18 Young People, the Faith and Vocational Catholics and the Church (*) - Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson
Discernment: A Time of Discernment and - Fr. James Martin 6-19 Legal and Free: Media-smart Youth Minis-
Action (*) - Dr. Charlotte McCorquodale ters (*) - Sr. Rose Pacatte
5-19 From Surviving to Thriving in Pastoral
4-19 At the Front Lines of the Global Refu- Ministry: The Pain and the Blessing! (*) 6-20 Rise Up: From Living by Goodwill and
gee and Migration Crisis (*) - Robert McCarty Dogged Willpower to Drawing on the Res-
- Richard Jones & Caroline Brennan urrection and Grace (*)
5-20 Teaching Like Jesus: Before the Catechism
4-20 Lift Your Eyes! Wed Like to See Jesus (*) (*) - Fr. J. Patrick Mullen - Fr. Ronald Rolheiser
- Dr. Megan McKenna 6-21 Dare to Disciple (*) - William Simon Jr.
5-21 Intercultural Approaches to Catechesis:
4-21 Bored at Mass? Never Again! (*) Considerations and Strategies (*) 6-22 Zydeco Theology and the Gumbo Bible
- Rev. Leo Patalinghug - Dr. Hosffman Ospino (*) - Prof. Daniel Smith-Christopher
4-22 Women Arising in the Gospel of Luke (*) 5-22 Family Matters: Family and Faith Dynamics 6-23 A Church Which Goes Forth: Finding the
- Sr. Barbara Reid with Youth Ministry (*) - Bob Perron Resurrected Christ in our Midst (*)
4-23 May God Love You Through Me 5-23 Freedom of Religion Under Attack Around - Sr. Maureen Sullivan
- Danielle Rose the World - Fr. Thomas Reese 6-24 RCIA That Works! (*) - Nick Wagner
4-24 Coming Out of Exile: Welcoming What Our 5-24 Technology and Social Media: A Primary 6-25 Songs of Joy and Hope for Children (*)
Spirit Is Missing - Joyce Rupp Means for Evangelization (*) - James Wahl
4-25 Anti-fragile Faith (*) - Dr. John Rinaldo 6-26 Discern or Decide: Helping Young People
- Rev. Michael Schmitz 5-25 Building a Lasting Fire: Developing Dis- Know the Difference (*) - Joan Weber
4-26 Called to be Missionary Disciples: The ciples in Your Religious Education Program 6-27 To Set the Captives Free (*)
Ministry of the Catechist (*) (*) - Julianne Stanz - C. Vanessa White
- Dr. Joseph White 5-26 Leadership in the Catholic Church is a Job 6-28 One Size Does Not Fit All: The Case for
4-27 Freedom from Useless Fear (*) for All of Us (*) - Char Wenc Adaptive Religious Education (*)
- Dr. John Yzaguirre 5-27 Healing Takes Time, Grace and Community - Dr. Madonna Wojtaszek-Healy
4-70 Vietnamese Workshop (The Vietnamese (*) - Rev. Thomas Weston 6-70 Vietnamese Workshop (The Meaning of
Couple and Our Foundation for Happiness) 5-70 Vietnamese Workshop (Pope Francis: A the Lords Prayer that Leads to Marvelous
(*) - Prof. Quyen Di Modern Catechist) (*) - Rev. Hy Nguyen Change) (*) - Fr. Doan Hoang
(Arena)
SUNDAY LUNCHTIME ENTERTAINMENT 11:45 am - 12:30 pm
10:00 - 11:30 am
Period 7 Workshops ARENA: HALL B:
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
LUNCH
ValLimar Anna Betancourt, Estela Garca-Lpez
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Jansen & & Rudy Lpez
Music (Arena) Friends
ValLimar Jansen & Friends The Lord
Rise Up in Invites Us
Music (Hall B)
Anna Betancourt, Rudy Lpez Praise Jansen
You are invited to a con-
& Estela Garca-Lpez Rise Up in Praise is more cert to celebrate the rich-
1:00 - 2:30 pm than entertainment. It is a 45- ness and treasure that is
Period 8 Workshops minute, exhilarating expe- our children with music Betancourt Garcia Lopez
3:30 pm rience of musical encour- created for these new generations. In our children, the future
Liturgy (Arena) agement and inspiration. becomes present and alive, and with music, we have a tool to
Closing Eucharistic Liturgy Come and hear the most strengthen their faith and to lead them on the path to follow
dynamic Roman Catholic our Lord. Come ready to sing. It will be fun! Let the little
Gospel performers in the children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such
Registration & Program Book
Pick-Up United States sing praise belongs the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 19:14).
8:00 - 11:00 am to God! ValLimar Jansen
(Prefunction Lobby) and her friends will inspire El Seor Nos Invita
us to lay down the many Les invitamos a un concierto para celebrar la riqueza
Exhibit Hours
burdens that can hold us de nuestro tesoro infantil con msica creada para las
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
(Hall A) captive and Rise Up in pas- nuevas generaciones. En nuestros nios el futuro se
sionate praise to our God! hace presente y con la msica tenemos una herramienta
Sacred Space
10:00 am - 1:00 pm para fortalecer la fe y ayudarles a seguir el camino
(Convention 304 & Ballroom E) del Seor. Vengan listos para cantar. Ser divertido!
Dejen que los nios vengan a m, no se lo impidan,
Speaker Signings
porque el reino de Dios pertenece a los que son como
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
(Northwest side, Hall A) ellos (Mateo 19:14).
Massage Chairs CLOSING LITURGY Arena 3:30 pm
(Hall A Prefunction Lobby)
A.A. Meeting Archbishop Jos Gomez, presider
Noon (Marriott) San Diego
As our Religious Edu
cation Congress 2018
comes to a close, we
Gomez gather to pray, to cele
brate and to give thanks for the
blessings of the weekend. May
we Rise Up to go forth, to spread
the Good News to all. Our Clos-
ing Liturgy, with Los Angeles
Archbishop Gomez,
features the 200-
plus voice Congress
Choir 2018, under
the musical direction
of John Flaherty. Flaherty
Assemblies
Students (*) - Dr. Arthur Fitzmaurice & 8-23 Rise Up, Broken People! A Revolution of
Fr. Chris Ponnet 8-10 Multi-colored Halos: Saints and Everyday Tenderness (*) - David Wells
7-10 Discerning the Will of God: An Ignatian Holiness (*) - Sr. Bridget Haase
8-24 WE are Always in Need of Reform: The
Guide to Christian Decision-making (*) 8-11 Saints-in-the-Making: Storytelling for a Western Church in the 14th Century (*)
- Fr. Timothy Gallagher New Generation of Evangelists (*) - Rev. Thomas Weston
7-11 Faithful Witness: The Church - Lisa Hendey
- Dr. Greer Gordon 8-12 Engaging the Nones: Evangelization of 8-25 Finding Courage to Embrace the New
the Inactive and Disaffected (*) Evangelization (*)
7-12 God Never Tires: Singing the Astonishing - Fr. Michael White & Thomas Corcoran
and Relentless Grace of Mercy - Paul Jarzembowski
- David Haas & Zachary Stachowski 8-13 Transforming Parishes into Communities of 8-26 Finding Courage A Way for Catholics with
7-13 Neuroscience and Well-Being: How Spiri- Disciples (*) - Fr. Satish Joseph Same-Sex Attractions (*) - Fr. Ed Benioff
tuality Affects Our Health and DNA (*) 8-14 Children of the Light: Pre-catechumenate 8-70 Vietnamese Workshop (The Pearl) (*)
- Anne Kertz Kernion Period with Children (*) - Blessie La Scola - Prof. Quyen Di
7-14 I Want to Go to THAT Church: Creating a
Parish Where Adults and Young Adults Rise and (*) are recorded sessions. Arena sessions in color.
Up! (*) - Douglas Leal
7-15 A National Perspective on the Catechetical
Imagination (*) - Margaret Matijasevic
7-16 Going, Going, Gone The Dynamics of
Disaffiliation in Young Catholics (*)
- Robert McCarty
7-17 Mysteries of the Rosary (*)
- Bro. Michael ONeil McGrath
7-18 And When I Am Lifted Up, I Will Draw
Everyone to Myself! (*)
- Dr. Megan McKenna
7-19 Encounter Your Way Toward Good Church
(*) - Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson
7-20 How Big Is Your But? (Excuse Me, Lord!)
(*) - Fr. R. Tony Ricard
7-21 Re-imagining Parish Life in the Light of
Evangelization (*) - Dr. John Rinaldo
7-22 The Vocation of Administrative Ser-
vice: Biblical Foundations (*)
- Fr. Donald Senior
7-23 Why Would an All-loving God Allow
Suffering? How to Suffer Well through
Christian Faith (*) - Fr. Robert Spitzer
7-24 Go to My Disciples ... and Tell Them!
(*) - Sr. Maureen Sullivan
7-25 No More Volunteers: Getting Parishioners
to See Themselves as Missionary Disciples
(*) - Joan Weber
7-26 Called, Gifted and Fruitful: The Transform-
ing Power of Living the Mission of Jesus
(*) - Sherry Weddell
7-70 Vietnamese Workshop (Mary in the Liturgi-
cal and Devotional Life of the Church) (*)
- Rev. Thinh Pham ORE Booth in Hall A
Assemblies
United States at the beginning of the third millennium is a teaching moment.
It is also a teaching moment because of the welcoming spirit to which we are
called in The Church in America (Ecclesia in America) and in the recent
pastoral statement Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity, Korean Community
The Church in the United States is enjoined to offer a genuine and suitable
welcome [to newcomers], to share together as brothers and sisters at the same
table, and to work side by side to improve the quality of life for societys mar-
ginalized members.
The Church is blessed with Asian and Pacific pastors, social workers, educa-
tors, diocesan directors and lay leaders who are actively and selflessly contrib-
uting to building the Kingdom of God in this country. The number of Asian and
Pacific Catholics who have been given responsibility in church structures or are
well-known in their fields of endeavor is growing.
Besides these living role models, Asian and Pacific Catholics come to the
United States with a long heritage of extraordinary witness of life and martyr-
dom. The Church recently recognized many Asian saints and martyrs; however,
the total number of saints and martyrs could fill an entire Asian and Pacific
Litany of Saints.
Japanese Community
Asian and Pacific Presence, Harmony in Faith
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Assemblies
Sacraments
8-20* Hispanic Perspective
2-11* 3-22* 5-17* 6-13* 6-28*
African American
2-08* 4-10*
Scripture
1-16* 2-08* 6-22* 8-06* HIV/AIDS
1-04* 1-13 1-17* 1-23* 2-06* 2-21*
6-03*
Asian Pacific 3-02* 3-08* 3-09* 3-12* 3-21* 4-03*
6-01* 8-06* Human Sexuality 4-15* 4-16 4-20* 4-22* 5-20* 6-05*
2-04* 2-10* 5-18* 6-03* 6-18* 7-09* 6-07* 6-22* 7-22* 8-01* 8-05* 8-16*
Catechesis
7-13* 8-17*
1-02* 1-06 1-07* 1-09 1-19* 1-25*
1-26* 2-03* 2-06* 2-12* 2-17* 2-18* Human Growth & Development Special Needs
2-25* 2-26* 3-03* 3-07* 3-12* 3-15* 1-01* 1-10* 1-14* 1-18 1-20 2-05* 2-26* 6-28*
3-17* 3-19* 3-20* 3-22* 4-01 4-05* 3-05* 3-14* 3-16* 4-14* 4-19* 4-20* Spirituality
4-06 4-07 4-11* 4-26* 5-06* 5-15* 4-24 4-25* 5-06* 5-07* 5-13* 5-26*
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1-22* 1-23* 1-24* 2-02* 2-05* 2-09*
6-05* 6-13* 6-17* 6-24* 6-28* 7-02* Interreligious Dialogue
2-14* 3-11* 3-17* 3-18 3-21* 3-24*
7-06* 7-08* 7-11 7-15* 7-20* 7-23* 1-17* 5-23 8-17*
3-27* 4-03* 4-08* 4-09* 4-13* 4-14*
8-03* 8-09* 8-11* 8-14* 8-18* 8-21* Junior High
4-20* 4-21* 4-22* 4-23 4-24 4-25*
8-24*
1-25* 2-16* 3-10* 4-27* 5-01 5-04* 5-09* 5-12* 5-14*
Christian Initiation
Justice & Peace 5-18* 5-21* 5-26* 5-27* 6-04* 6-04*
1-26* 2-11* 3-04* 5-15* 6-24* 8-14* 6-08* 6-11 6-16* 6-19* 6-20* 6-26*
1-03* 1-06 1-12* 1-13 1-16* 1-24*
Confirmation 2-12* 2-13* 2-14* 2-19 3-05* 3-10* 6-27* 7-03 7-04 7-08* 7-10* 7-12
1-02* 3-25* 7-07* 4-10* 4-16 4-19* 4-19* 5-11 5-12* 7-13* 7-18* 7-22* 7-23* 8-07* 8-10*
Early Childhood 5-23 6-03* 6-07* 6-27* 7-11 8-05* 8-19* 8-20*
8-17* 8-18* Stewardship
1-27* 2-22* 2-25* 3-06* 6-25*
Life Issues 5-19* 7-25*
Ecclesiology
1-08* 1-14* 1-18 1-20 2-10* 3-09* Technology
1-11* 1-22* 2-19 3-13* 4-11* 5-02*
3-24* 4-13* 4-24 6-09* 6-10* 6-18* 5-24* 6-12* 8-11*
5-08* 5-17* 6-01* 6-21* 6-23* 7-01*
7-09* 7-20*
7-11 7-19* 7-22* 8-13* 8-24* Theology
Ecumenical
Liturgy 1-03* 1-13 2-09* 2-10* 2-12* 2-21*
1-15* 1-21* 2-07* 2-20* 4-03* 4-05* 3-08* 3-13* 4-10* 4-16 5-16* 6-20*
5-03
4-21* 5-11 6-11 7-04 7-21* 8-08* 6-23* 7-24* 8-01* 8-22*
Elementary 8-15*
Womens Issues
1-06 1-07* 1-15* 1-27* 2-22* 3-06* Media
3-07* 3-10* 3-12* 3-20* 3-22* 4-05* 3-18 6-12* 6-19* 2-05* 3-21* 4-22* 5-07* 5-16*
5-05* 6-17* 6-25* 7-06* 7-08* 8-09* Young Adult
8-16* Morality 1-05* 1-08* 2-16* 3-15* 4-02* 4-06
1-16* 2-10* 3-23* 4-19* 8-24* 4-18* 5-03 5-13* 5-20* 6-06* 6-09*
Evangelization
1-02* 1-04* 1-05* 1-09 1-11* 1-19* Multicultural 6-15 6-26* 7-14* 7-16* 8-07*
2-01* 2-04* 2-14* 2-17* 2-19 2-23* 1-24* 2-01* 2-08* 2-15* 2-20* 2-21* 8-12*
2-24* 3-01* 3-03* 3-04* 3-08* 3-14* 5-21* 5-23 6-22* 7-17* 8-06* Youth Ministry
3-16* 3-18 3-19* 3-20* 3-25* 3-26* Music 2-16* 2-17* 2-24* 2-26* 3-14* 3-15*
4-01 4-02* 4-04* 4-07 4-12* 4-21* 1-08* 1-12* 1-15* 2-03* 2-07* 2-13* 3-16* 3-19* 3-25* 4-02* 4-12* 4-18*
4-26* 5-01 5-05* 5-06* 5-09* 5-12* 2-15* 2-22* 3-02* 3-06* 4-15* 4-23 5-22* 6-06* 6-07* 6-09* 6-15 6-19*
5-13* 5-15* 5-21* 5-24* 5-25* 6-01* 5-01 5-03 5-05* 5-10* 5-11 6-09* 6-26* 7-07* 7-16* 8-18*
Dione L. Grillo
Coordinator for Advanced Catechetical Ministries and Basic Catechist Formation (English)
1-01 RISING UP TO THE ADULT CHALLENGE WITHIN 1-02 WHAT DO TEENS DESIRE TO RECEIVE DURING
THE GOSPELS ARENA THEIR PREPARATION FOR CONFIRMATION?
We are meant to rise up daily from the many graves Quite often in our churches preparation for the sacra-
within which life buries us. We die a thousand deaths ment of confirmation focuses only on following a pro-
during the course of our lives. What are we meant to gram or a book. This makes young people only feel like
rise up to? What constitutes the mediocrity we are spectators of their faith. During this session, we are go-
asked to rise up from? What constitutes the sanctity we ing to review the invitation made by Pope Francis dur-
are asked to rise up to? What are the hallmarks of a ing the 2016 World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, to
mature discipleship? What constitutes the virtues that the youth of the world: Dear young people, we didnt
Jesus describes as being deeper than those of normal come to this world to vegetate. No, we came to leave
religious practice? Rising up to more noble lives. a mark. During this session, we will be talking about
Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI how we can take advantage of this time of preparation
to excite young people in their Catholic faith.
Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, a Roman Catholic priest
and member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Katherine Angulo
Immaculate, is President of the Oblate School Born in Mexico and raised in Colombia, Katherine
of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. His books Angulo is fluent in English, Spanish and French.
have been translated into many languages and She has over 18 years experience in youth min-
his weekly column is carried by more than 80 publications istry. Presently, she is Associate Director of Youth
worldwide. Previously, Fr. Rolheiser taught theology and Ministry at the Office of Formation and Disciple-
philosophy at Newman Theological College in Edmonton, ship for the Atlanta Archdiocese. Angulo is also Editor of THE
Alberta, Canada, and served as Provincial Superior of his MARK Catholic teen magazine and Executive Producer for the
Oblate Province and on the General Council for the Oblates volunteer training program, Called to Accompany/Llamados a
in Rome. Acompaar. She has presented at numerous diocesan and na-
tional events.
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the beginning of Holy Week. This workshop will break for Catechesis for the Chicago Archdiocese as
open the Passion narratives in the Gospels by deepen- well as President of the National Conference for Catechetical
ing our understanding of the symbols and language used Leadership. Dr. Eipers has presented nationally and inter-
in the sacred texts to communicate the faithfulness of nationally primarily on the topic of catechesis. A published
Christ and the activity of God in these powerful and pain- author, her latest book is entitled, Pep Talks for Catholic
Teachers.
ful scenes ending with the death of Jesus on the cross. If
time permits, we will end this workshop in prayer with
the Litany of the Passion, written by the great Cardinal
John Henry Newman. 1-07 FIRE EM UP FOR JESUS!
Are you looking for ways to help children get energized
Rev. John C. Cusick
about their faith? Are you ready to create a learning envi-
Fr. John Cusick, a priest of the Chicago Archdio ronment that is filled with excitement? If so, dont miss
cese, served as creator, coordinator and Direc- this workshop. We will explore creative activities and
tor of their Young Adult Ministry from 1970-
2013. He also was an adjunct faculty member in techniques that can be used in the catechetical setting
the Department of Theology at the University of with elementary children to foster joy, enthusiasm and
Notre Dame in Indiana. In February 2012, he received the faith that is on fire!
Blessed John XXIII Award from the Association of Chicago Steven Ellair
Priests for significant contributions to the life of the Church
in Chicago. He continues to speak at Church conferences Steven Ellair is a national speaker with Saint
and preach parish missions locally and nationally. Marys Press and currently Managing Editor for
Curricula and Content Engagement Specialist.
He has been involved in catechetical ministry for
25 years as a parish catechist, youth minister,
1-05 ENGAGING YOUTH IN EVANGELIZATION Catholic schoolteacher and archdiocesan educational con-
Young people live in a different world from the genera- sultant. Ellair has been involved in Catholic publishing for
tion of their parents and teachers. This workshop will over 13 years and continues to write and speak nationally
present challenges and suggestions to engage youth to on issues related to catechesis. He has presented at national
become missionary disciples. This year, Pope Francis religious education events for over 20 years.
has summoned us in a new approach through a synod
with the topic, Young People, the Faith and Vocational
Discernment, Pope Francis said that the Church has
decided to examine herself on how she can lead young
people to recognize and accept the call to the fullness
1-08 I CANT EVEN! THRIVING AND SURVIVING 1-11 HOW TO LEARN THE ART OF ACCOMPANIMENT
STRESS AND ANXIETY
Using music, story and humor, Fr. Rob Galea will offer Pope Francis has had a lot to say to the church and the
young adults some tips on how to function and thrive in world over the past few years, but there is no pastoral
spite of stress, anxiety and even depression. strategy he has emphasized more than pastoral accom-
Fr. Rob Galea paniment. In this lively workshop, Bill Huebsch will
help us consider the principles and practices of accom-
International Catholic speaker Fr. Rob Galea
serves in the Diocese of Sandhurst, Victoria,
paniment as they are presented by Pope Francis and the
Australia. In addition to his series of recordings Church. We will find that, as we learn to accompany oth-
and CD releases, the singer/songwriter has also ers, we open the door for many who felt they were edged
written a number of songs for various interna- out of church life.
tional conferences and sang on the English version of the Bill Huebsch
2016 World Youth Day song, Blessed Are The Merciful. Fr.
Galea is co-founder and Director of Stronger, a youth pro- Bill Huebsch has been a farmer, a writer, a di-
gram spreading to various dioceses that is fast-becoming one ocesan administrator, a master catechist, a col-
of Australias largest Catholic youth movements. lege professor and a spiritual director. He is on
the adjunct faculty at the Institute for Pastoral
Studies at Loyola University Chicago. Huebsch
1-09 FAITH: THE RENEWAL OF MIND AND HEART has published more than 30 booklets and books on spiritu-
At the core of Christian life is the surrendering of our ality and ministry, including The Art of Accompaniment,
How God Speaks to Us in Prayer, and several others. For
minds and hearts to God, which can only be done in and many years, he has maintained a busy international lecture
through the grace of faith. This workshop will address schedule.
the concept of faith in relationship to the Churchs the-
ology of grace, and its practical implications for daily
living.
1-12 CREATING PEACE IN TIMES OF CRISIS
Dr. Greer G. Gordon If you are here at the Los Angeles Religious Education
Dr. Greer Gordon is a Roman Catholic theolo- Congress, it is probably because you are a person who
gian and lecturer who served as diocesan di- yearns for more and more of Gods love in your heart, in
rector in Boston; Washington, D.C.; Oakland, your relationships and in this world, challenges ValLi-
Calif.; and Baton Rouge, La. She is author of mar Jansen. As we are inundated each day with so many
Symphonies of the Heart and Heritage and
Vision, the Church and Ministry video program and nu- experiences, we find that we can bump up against un-
merous articles for Give Us This Day. Dr. Gordon was one acknowledged prejudices in our own hearts and in our
of eight American women invited by the Vatican to respond communities. Once acknowledged, how do we build
to John Paul IIs encyclical on women and the first woman to bridges and create peace?
deliver the Baccalaureate Address at Boston University.
ValLimar Jansen
ValLimar Jansen is a composer, singer, story-
1-10 SOFT HEARTS FROM HARD PLACES teller, speaker and evangelizer. She received
We know that we should practice love. But heres the critical acclaim for her solo albums, You Gotta
deal: Love can only spill from a heart that has been soft- Move and Anointing, winning UNITY Awards
recognition in 2008 and 2010. Jansen was MC
ened and in most cases broken. Terry Hershey teaches for the 2011 National Catholic Youth Conference held in In-
us how to live and love from a soft heart: the permission dianapolis, and served as co-MC for the U.S. Conference of
to see the world this day through the eyes of our Catholic Bishops gatherings at the 2016 World Youth Day in
heart. It happens when we allow ourselves to feel, fully Krakow, Poland. She and her husband, Frank, performed for
and wholly, without a need to defend or explain. When over 300,000 people at the Loreto/Angora international papal
we allow ourselves to receive love and kindness without event in Italy.
suspicion. When we are free to embrace an extraordinary
core of strength and courage that resides inside of us,
and let it spill to those around us. 1-13 FAITH AND POLITICS IN THE HEBREW SCRIP-
Rev. Terry Hershey
TURES
It is often assumed that faith and politics are unrelated
Terry Hershey is an inspirational speaker, hu-
morist, author, dad, Protestant minister and
matters; however, the Hebrew Scriptures from the very
landscape designer on Vashon Island in the beginning are rooted in the assumption that faith and
Puget Sound near Seattle. The internationally politics are necessarily linked and this linkage informs
renowned speaker and retreat facilitator regu- how we are to understand our God, our faith, our respon-
larly travels throughout the United States and Canada. His sibilities and even our salvation as a Christian commu-
work has been featured on The Hallmark Channel, CNN, PBS nity. To be a holy people, it turns out, means that we
and NPR and his gardens and books have been featured in will be very interested and engaged in politics, with a
magazines and newspapers of the Pacific Northwest.
very specific political bias.
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healthy integrated sexuality, celibacy, relation- Scriptures. Rabbi Mayersohn has spoken and
ships, intimacy, mutuality in community, and emotional in- taught as a rabbi, and from 2003 until the pres-
telligence. Sr. Levo has presented at the L.A. Congress and ent, has spoken at over 20 churches in Orange County, San
annually to five Inter-Community Novitiate programs in the Diego and Arizona teaching Jewish roots of Christianity
United States. She also works with womens congregations in and Bible studies. He has presented at the Religious Educa-
France, Ireland, India and Africa. tion Congress since 2010. His latest book is entitled, I Was
There: The Jewish Olive Grower Who Knew Jesus.
Workshops
ARISE
Arise, young man! (Luke 7:14) this was Jesus com-
1-26 SEEK THE LIVING GOD FIVE QUESTIONS FOR mand to the dead young man, the only son of the widow
CONVERSION in Nairn. This call urges us daily to rise up from impair-
Do you struggle with keeping adults engaged and lead- ment and paralysis because of the desires of the flesh,
ing them to lifelong discipleship? If so, this workshop and gives us the power to be free of such temptations and
is for you. Once you discover how to utilize five simple to live life truthfully and fully, as the words of the Lord
questions, you will be able to help your seekers create keep reminding us of our own inner depth: What profit
and follow through on their own unique faith-formation is there for you to gain the whole world, and yet lose
plan. You will leave this workshop with more confidence your very self? (Luke 9:25); and I have come that you
and an effective tool for guiding people to deeper con- may have life, and have it fully (John 10:10).
version. LM Giuse-Maria Hong Tin on, SJ
Nick Wagner Hin ang l Chnh x gio x Thnh Phanx-
Nick Wagner is Director and co-founder of the ic Xavi ng thi cng l Trung Tm Cng
online resource TeamRCIA.com. He has more Gio ca ngi Nht ti Los Angeles. T nm
than 35 years experience as a leader and trainer 2003 n nm 2015 c b trn ch nh l Linh
in ministries, serving as a diocesan director of Hng Hi Tng Cu Nguyn ca Tnh Dng
worship and a parish liturgist. He was 25 years Tn California, v ca Tng Gio Phn Los Angeles c
of experience speaking at national, diocesan and parish trch hng dn cc Kha Tnh Tm v ging hun trong
training events and 20 years as an active team member with cc bui hi tho v cc kha hc hi ph bin lng Tn
the North American Forum on the Catechumenate. Wagner Sng Thnh Tm Cha Gisu, Thnh Th v Thnh L ti
is author of several publications, including Seek the Living nhiu ni trn Nc M, Canada, u Chu, Nht Bn, c
God: Five RCIA Inquiry Questions for Making Disciples. Chu v Vit Nam.
Fr. Doan Hoang, SJ, STL
Fr. Doan Hoang is Pastor at St. Francis Xavier Church at the
1-27 IT TAKES COURAGE TO BE A PARENT TODAY Japanese Catholic Center in Los Angeles. He also served the
California Province of the Society of Jesus and as Director
Parenting is both a joy and a challenge in this world. We of the Apostleship of Prayer for the Los Angeles Archdiocese.
love our children without limits. We simply do not al- Fr. Hoang has worked as a preacher, retreat master and in-
structor of parish missions, retreats, workshops and seminars
ways appreciate their choices! This interactive, positive in many parts of the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan,
session will assist us in giving encouragement success- Australia and Vietnam.
fully to build our childrens confidence. In addition, we
Steve Angrisano
2-01 HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? SEARCHING FOR THE
CHILD JESUS ARENA Veteran musician, composer and youth minister,
Steve Angrisano has presented at countless ven-
Every day we are given the chance to encounter the Lord. ues ranging from parish events to major confer-
But, I wonder how many times has Jesus Christ tried to ences around the world, including seven World
visit us and we missed seeing him for who he really was. Youth Days. He has made repeated appearances
As teachers and preachers of the faith, it is our call to at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress and Youth
search for Christ in the least expected places. This in- Day, the National Catholic Youth Conference and the Nation-
teractive presentation will focus on finding Christ in the al Pastoral Musicians Conference. His works include Lead-
world around us. From the faces of our children to the ing Us Home: Music for Prayer and Worship and the book,
Essential Songs for Youth Ministry.
faces of the marginalized, if we search for him, we will
find him! The question is: Have you seen him?
Rev. R. Tony Ricard, MTh, MDiv 2-04 THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT DESIRE, SEX AND
Fr. Tony Ricard, a priest of the New Orleans THE PATH TO FREEDOM
Archdiocese, serves as Pastor of St. Gabriel the This session will address the two hottest topics on the
Archangel Parish and as Campus Minister and
Chair of Theology for St. Augustine High School planet: sex and God. St. John Paul II marries these two
in New Orleans. He is also an instructor at the topics through his compelling vision for love and life.
Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University and Using a mix of real-life examples, theology and cultural
Director of KnightTime Ministries. Fr. Ricard has authored references, Mary Bielski will answer questions about
several books and has presented keynote addresses, retreats, our deep desires for intimacy, sex and our bodies, and
revivals and youth talks across the nation and in 22 countries. will provide a vision and path to fulfill our unique call
to greatness.
2-02 LITURGICAL DANCE: MOVEMENT THE VOICE Mary Bielski
OF THE DANCER Based in New Orleans, Mary Bielski is a youth
We will warm up with a half hour ballet class the minister, national speaker and founder of All-
foundation upon which all choreography is built. Focus 4Him Ministries. With 15 years in youth ministry
on posture, balance, extensions and grace. From there we and 12 years as a national speaker, she has pre-
sented to over 75,000 teens and adults across the
will address liturgical dance as the body at prayer and nation, from parish missions and diocesan rallies to young
the voice of the dancer. Participants will be introduced to adult retreats and national youth conferences, including the
several movement pieces that reflect the season of Lent/ Steubenville Youth Conference and the National Federation
Easter, including In the Silence of the Garden, No for Catholic Youth Ministry.
Greater Love and Rise Up with Him from the OCP
collection, Behold the Lamb. (Note: This is a move-
ment workshop, so dress comfortably to experience the 2-05 JESUS SAID, TALITHA KUM: RISING UP AS
joy of prayerful dance!) WOMEN!
Donna Anderle Jesus lifted up women in his ministry and in his personal
Donna Anderle is an accomplished dancer, life. Women in the Gospel also lifted Jesus spirit and
teacher and choreographer who is nationally comforted him. One such tender story is when Jesus
known. She is on the teaching faculty of the Cin- healed the dying daughter of Jairus, inviting her to arise,
cinnati Ballet and Ballet Theatre Midwest, and is Talitha cum (in Aramaic). We are invited to rise up as
involved in Cincy Dance, an outreach program women with each gr ace and invitation to growth. Gods
for Cincinnati inner-city schools. Anderle continues to give will is that we would be women fully alive, ever ready to
workshops, keynote presentations and dance in concerts, and
has choreographed for major national youth conferences. hear Jesus invitation to rise up! Do we hear his call to
Her work is compiled in four choreography books and a video transcend? What style or form of prayer lifts your spirit
with Oregon Catholic Press. and helps you to rise up? We also rise to action as we
help young women to rise up in their life situations.
2-03 SING TO THE LORD! MUSIC AND PRAYER IN Sr. Kathleen Bryant, RSC
TEACHING THE FAITH Sr. Kathy Bryant, a Religious Sister of Charity, is
Music is powerful. It says things to us that words alone a former teacher and missionary who now minis-
cannot express. Whether looking for creative teaching ters as a retreat facilitator, spiritual director and
workshop presenter. She has authored numerous
ideas or powerful prayer experiences competently and articles and books and has presented workshops
creatively using music and leading people in prayer is in Australia, Ireland and Africa as well as throughout the
vital in ministry. Research tells us that daily prayer is the United States. Sr. Bryants special interests are in spirituality,
single greatest indicator of whether a faithful young per- formation, womens spiritual development and the abolition
son grows into a faithful adult. This workshop is filled of human trafficking.
with great ideas for both the use of music in teaching
and the leading of music in praying with all people, es-
pecially youth and young adults.
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke are known as The Black Lives Matter movement has brought much
the synoptic Gospels. But just what makes them syn- attention to the troubled relations between police depart-
optic is not well understood. Clearly they are similar ments and the Black and Latino communities. Can some
to each other and yet the three are very different from of the same principles of the movement be applied to the
the Gospel of John. How do we explain that these three survival of our Catholic schools and parishes in black
Gospels are not exactly alike? Understanding how these and brown communities? We will look at the recent
Gospels emerged from the primitive Christian communi- Black Catholic Congress XII and the upcoming Encuen-
ties and their formation into written texts helps to pro- tro V for best practices and new possibilities. Bring your
vide some answers. This session will trace the develop- own testimonies!
ment of the three Gospels and show how they are similar Msgr. Raymond G. East
to each other and how they came to be so different than
The grandson of Baptist missionaries to South Af-
the Gospel of John.
rica, Msgr. Ray East was born in Newark, N.J.,
Fr. William L. Burton, OFM raised in San Diego, Calif., and is a priest of the
Fr. Bill Burton, a Franciscan friar of the Sacred Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., where he served
Heart Province, has taught for 20 years. He is in six local parishes before being named Pastor of
currently Professor of Scripture and Spiritual St. Teresa of Avila Church. He is former Director of the Office
Director at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Semi- of Black Catholics and Vicar for Evangelization for the Arch-
nary in Boynton Beach, Fla. Fr. Burton is also a diocese of Washington, D.C. Msgr. East is a regular speaker at
Visiting Professor at DePaul University in Chicago. Outside the Los Angeles Congress and continues to present workshops,
the classroom, he has guided hundreds of students and pil- facilitations and keynote addresses at major national events.
grims on study tours and pilgrimage travels throughout the
Holy Land, Greece and Turkey. He has several published ar-
ticles in The Bible Today as well as a DVD series. 2-09 EMBRACING SPIRITUALITY FOR THE 21ST
CENTURY
2-07 TO END THE DAY: A CONTEMPORARY RESOURCE In this session, we will reflect on the transformation that
happens to us, the change that invites itself into thinking
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FOR PREPARING NIGHT PRAYER
and into the articulation of our faith, as the events of life
In the Roman rite, the Divine Office of Compline is a
offer us the opportunity to awaken and to see anew our
distinctive and solemn prayer tradition that is said be-
connection with the Holy. We will attempt to see faith
fore going to sleep each night. Praying Compline can
as an organic evolutionary event that moves us toward a
be enriched through the singing of hymns, psalms and
holistic experience of the Divine and helps us transcend
antiphons. In this workshop, Ian Callanan addresses the
ancient boundaries that have so often divided us.
challenges of praying night prayer whether as personal
devotion or in a community setting and offers strate- Sr. Barbara Fiand, SND de N
gies, music suggestions and new resources to create a Sr. Barbara Fiand, a Sister of Notre Dame de
meaningful way to end your day in prayer. Namur, is a consultant, lecturer and author who
lives in Cincinnati. She formerly was on staff as
Ian Callanan
Adjunct Professor of Spirituality at the Institute
Ian Callanan, one of Irelands leading compos- of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chi-
ers of liturgical music, is an accomplished ar- cago, and as Professor of Spirituality at The Athenaeum of
ranger, score editor and workshop leader. His Ohio. Sr. Fiand gives retreats throughout the country and
music can be heard in the many varied languag- abroad, and has written 11 books. Her primary area of inter-
es throughout Europe, as well as on television est is the transformation of consciousness and the theological
and radio broadcasts. Callanan is Director of Music Ministry challenges that it invites us to embrace.
Together and Director of the Emmanuel and the Seinn
programs. He has presented workshops and spoken at many
events in Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
2-10 TRANSGENDER IN OUR SCHOOLS: ONE BREAD, 2-12 PREACHING GLOBAL SOLIDARITY
ONE BODY Pope Francis calls us to reject the globalization of indif-
Gender identity and transgender issues have become hot ference. This workshop explains what global solidarity
topics in politics and media, evoking challenging con- is, its scriptural and magisterial background, and how
versations for the Church and Catholic schools. How we can teach, preach and live it in our parish and our
does the Gospel teach us to serve young Catholics on ministries. We will outline a three-step method for com-
their journeys? How are we called to be loving in the municating this effectively.
midst of challenging theological questions? In this ses- Rev. David Garcia
sion, Dr. Arthur Fitzmaurice, with Fr. Bryan Massingale
Fr. David Garcia is Director of the Old Span-
and a panelist, will share experiences and offer theologi- ish Missions for the Archdiocese of San Antonio,
cal reflections to inform a pastoral approach for students Texas, as well as Administrator for Mission Con-
who question their gender identity. cepcion in San Antonio. He is also Senior Advisor
Arthur Fitzmaurice, PhD for Clergy Outreach for Catholic Relief Services.
Fr. Garcia has published numerous articles on a variety of
Freelance speaker and minister Dr. Arthur Fitz religious topics for many top publications and served as Rec-
maurice has served a decade in ministry with tor from 1995-2008 at the San Fernando Cathedral in San
LGBT Catholics. In addition to professional con- Antonio. In 2001, that parish was cited in Excellent Catholic
ferences, his appearances have included many Parishes as one of the outstanding parishes in the country.
regional and national conferences. Dr. Fitz
maurice also appears on several YouTube episodes produced
by the Ignatian News Network. He is recipient of the Los An-
geles Archdioceses Lumen Christi and the Cardinals Young 2-13 US VS. THEM: BEYOND POLITICS AND INTO
Adult in Ministry awards. LOVE
Rev. Bryan Massingale, STD Boy, that was such a fun election, said no one, ever!
Fr. Bryan Massingale, a priest of the Milwaukee
Politics is a strange thing, an expression of our values,
Archdiocese, is Professor of Theology at Ford- a long-standing institution, the reason for many a plate
ham University in New York. He has lectured of perfectly good turkey and gravy* being flung in anger
extensively on ethical and racial justice issues across the Thanksgiving table. So how do we keep the
throughout the United States and internation- ideology of us vs. them from infiltrating our church-
ally. A previous Religious Education Congress Keynoter, Fr. es, our homes, our workplaces, our hearts? With song,
Massingale is a former President of the Catholic Theological prayer, humor and Sarah Harts personal stories and dis-
Society of America and has been a leader of the Black Catho-
lic Theological Symposium. cussion, come discover practical ways to move past our
politics, and into loving each other as Christ. (*Turkey
and gravy not served.)
2-11 THE EUCHARIST AS A SACRAMENT OF DEATH: Sarah Hart
REPEATING BAPTISM UNTIL WE GET IT RIGHT Singer/songwriter Sarah Hart, a native of
Nashville, Tenn., has been a retreat author and
Why do we acclaim: When we eat this bread and drink keynote speaker for over 20 years. Her parish
missions and itinerant ministry have taken her
this cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you across the United States and abroad. Hart has
come again? Somehow, it seems from our acclamation, performed for countless conventions and events, and for Pope
that before it is a sacrament of life, the Eucharist is a Francis at St. Peters Square. The Grammy nominees songs
sacrament of death! Interested in finding out why? Dont have been recorded by numerous recording artists and have
miss this mystagogy and this heart-to-heart conversation been heard on TV and in film and commercials. Her songs can
about the wondrous repeatable sacrament of initiation: be found in hymnals across the globe.
Eucharist meal and sacrifice.
Rev. Richard Fragomeni
2-14 THE FOOLISHNESS OF CHRISTIANITY
A priest of the Diocese of Albany, N.Y., Fr. Rich-
ard Fragomeni is Associate Professor of Liturgy
St. Paul writes to the Corinthians that what we profess as
and Homiletics at Catholic Theological Union Christians appears foolish to those who operate accord-
in Chicago, where he is also Chair of the De- ing to a worldly wisdom and logic. This workshop will
partment of Word and Worship. He has written explore the radical foolishness of Christianity as a posi-
widely on liturgy, music, symbolism, the Catechumenate, the tive force for change and conversion in the face of divi-
Eucharist and liturgies with children, among other subjects. sion, discrimination and violence. Drawing on the ex-
In addition to his teaching and preaching duties, Fr. Frago- amples of St. Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis, we will
meni serves as spiritual director for the Shrine of Our Lady of
Pompeii, an Italian-American parish in Chicagos Little Italy. consider ways to overcome our tendency to domesticate
the Gospel and respond to a call to be foolish according
to the logic of the world.
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son. Since 2003, he has been a full-time faith
Evangelizer, energizer and encourager, Jesse horticulturist, addressing multi-generational
Manibusan has over 30 years in ministry as a groups across the United States and Canada as parish mis-
liturgical minister, youth worker, parish associ- sion presenter, trainer, retreat facilitator and more. Patin has
ate, catechist, parish mission and retreat direc- published two books, A Standing Invitation and This Was
tor. Based in California and founder of Over the Not in the Brochures: Lessons from Work, Life and Ministry.
Fence Ministries, he has presented at conferences worldwide,
including national pastoral musician and youth conferences
and international World Youth Days in Denver, Toronto, 2-18 USING EMPATHIC EVANGELIZATION TO UNDER-
Rome, Cologne, Sydney, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro. Manibu-
san has several CDs published with Oregon Catholic Press.
STAND, REACH AND INFLUENCE THE MODERN
FAMILY
If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck but barks like
a dog, maybe its not a duck. Often, we see families as
2-16 MILLENNIALS VS. GEN Z
lazy and apathetic with misplaced priorities. But if we
What do we need to know about these two generations invested with more energy in empathic listening, wed
that make up almost two-thirds of our church? How are discover that beneath the surface are scared, hurt, disillu-
they different and similar? This workshop will explore sioned people who feel abandoned by God. Many fami-
strategies on how to reach both Generation Z youth and lies today experience church as lacking understanding
Millennial young adults based upon their generational of their real struggles, hopes and fears. In this session,
characteristics, including recent research findings. get ready to discover whats really going on inside the
Dr. Charlotte McCorquodale minds, hearts and homes of todays families. Youll learn
Louisiana native Dr. Charlotte McCorquodale how to communicate with them in a way that helps them
has been President of Ministry Training Source integrate the Good News into their daily lives.
since 2000. Her recognitions include receiving
Roy Petitfils, MS, LPC
the 2002 National Youth Ministry Award from
the National Federation for Catholic Youth Min- For 20 years, Roy Petitfils has ministered to
istry for contributions nationally to the field of Catholic youth youth and young adults in parish, diocesan and
ministry. For three decades, Dr. McCorquodale has served school settings. Today, he is a speaker and coun-
as an international educator, researcher and consultant for selor in private practice. Petitfils has presented
the fields of lay ecclesial ministry, certification standards and at numerous national and regional conferences,
processes, youth ministry and e-learning. workshops and parish missions throughout North America.
He hosts the popular podcast, Todays Teenager, is the au-
thor of many articles and has published several books, one
of which shares the title of his 2016 TEDx talk, What Teens
Want You to Know (But Wont Tell You).
2-19 POPE FRANCIS AFTER FIVE YEARS bright, and teaching awards such as Undergraduate Theol-
In this session, Fr. Thomas Reese, a journalist and expert ogy Teacher of the Year by Augsburg/Fortress Press (2006)
and Professor of the Year in 2007 by the Associated Stu-
on the Catholic Church, will describe the first four years dents of Loyola Marymount University. Dr. Christopher has
of Pope Francis papacy and its impact on the Church published over 40 scholarly articles and 14 books.
and the world.
Rev. Thomas J. Reese, SJ
2-22 MUSICAL LITURGY FOR THE WHOLE CHILD:
Jesuit priest Fr. Thomas Reese is a columnist MORE THAN HAND MOTIONS
at the National Catholic Reporter. He formerly
was Senior Fellow at the Woodstock Theologi- The faith of young children is formed and expressed
cal Center at Georgetown University and was with the whole body: In view of the nature of the lit-
Editor of the national Catholic weekly magazine, urgy as an activity of the entire person and in view of
America (1998-2005). He is author of Inside the Vatican: the psychology of children, participation by means of
The Politics and Organization of the Catholic Church and gestures and postures should be strongly encouraged in
Archbishop: Inside the Power Structure of the American Masses with children (Directory for Masses With Chil-
Catholic Church. Fr. Reese frequently appears on television
and radio and is often quoted in the press.
dren, 33). This workshop will explore music and strate-
gies that align with the development of childrens motor,
cognitive, emotional and social skills, enabling them to
2-20 FIRST OUR PARISH WAS BILINGUAL, THEN WE more fully enter into the liturgy. Come to this workshop
ARE MULTICULTURAL, NOW WHAT? ready to rise up, singing, dancing and moving around
Many of us belong to shared parishes a community as a child of God!
of communities that presents challenges at different lev- James Wahl
els, including the way we pray together. Sharing a vision WLP composer James Wahl has been performing
of what it is to be the Body of Christ is a key factor. childrens music for nearly 20 years. The Direc-
Come and join the conversation to hear about best prac- tor of Liturgy and Music at St. Francis of Assisi
tices where various ministries of the parish can create Parish in Raleigh, N.C., he previously ministered
opportunities to form a welcoming community in which in California and was Director of Music at SS.
all experience a sense of belonging, so that our Eucha- Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix. Wahl has served as
ristic liturgies are truly the maximum expression of our musician/presenter for various diocesan youth events in
Phoenix and Raleigh over the past 10 years. His latest song-
communion. book of liturgical music for young children is entitled Sitting
Pedro Rubalcava at the Kids Table.
Pedro Rubalcava is a bilingual/bicultural com-
poser, clinician, recording artist, cantor and 2-23 FORMING FRUITFUL DISCIPLES: HOW TO UN-
pastoral minister, who is Director of Hispanic
Ministries at Oregon Catholic Press in Portland. LOCK THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT IN OTHERS
He also serves on the Executive Boards of the The churchs greatest riches are her people human be-
Instituto Nacional Hispano de Liturgia, the National Council ings consciously cooperating with the grace of God in
for Hispanic Ministry, and the Northwest Regional Office for their time and place. God is not asking us to call forth the
Hispanic Affairs. Since 1985, Rubalcava has been a frequent gifts and vocations of a minority. God is asking us to call
speaker at liturgy and other ministry conferences at the par-
ish, diocesan and national levels.
forth the gifts and vocations of millions. Our problem?
Few Catholics have reached the stage of Christian matu-
rity where charisms and vocations emerge and abundant
2-21 THE OUTLAW DAVID BEN JESSE fruit is borne. This session will offer a brief introduction
King Davids story always seems straightforward ... un- on how Catholic leaders and communities can foster the
til it isnt. The biblical view of Davids rise to kingship kind of spiritual growth out of which life-changing and
presents David as an ambiguous fellow, involved in se- world-changing discipleship flows.
rious and outrageous actions in short, as an outlaw. Sherry A. Weddell
Author Baruch Halperns recent book on David is subti- Based in Colorado, Sherry Weddell is co-founder
tled: Messiah, Murderer, Traitor, King. Whats THAT and Executive Director of the Catherine of Siena
about? The Psalms also seem fascinated with the out- Institute, which helps develop parish-centered
law years. Why might this be significant and important? evangelization. She and her team have worked
Could this be related to exilic editing of Davidic stories directly with over 500 parishes and 175 dioceses
as an ancient Robin Hood? Come and hear a whole presenting at diocesan, regional and national conferences
new (old) side of David. across North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. Weddell is
also author of Forming Intentional Disciples and Fruitful
Prof. Daniel Smith-Christopher Discipleship: Living the Mission of Jesus in the Church and
Dr. Daniel Smith-Christopher has taught at the World.
Loyola Marymount University for 29 years and
now serves as Associate Director for Graduate
Studies in Theology. He has been honored with
numerous awards for research, including a Ful-
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HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR EARLY CHILD- separable bond of catechesis and the Vietnamese lan-
HOOD FAITH FORMATION guage/culture?
Preschool and kindergarten children dont learn best Linh mc Nguyn Khc Hy, PSS
from workbooks and worksheets. They need hands-on,
active learning approaches that accommodate their en- Thuc tu hi Xun Bch tnh Hoa K, chu chc
linh mc nm 1997, tt nghip tin s Thn hc Tn
ergy levels and engage their imaginations. Presented by l ti i hc gio hong Gregory, Roma. Sau su
a child psychologist and early childhood curriculum au- nm dy hc ti St. Mary Seminary v University
thor, this session will give participants practical activi- Baltimore, Md. v s ba nm ti Oblate School
ties they can take and use with the youngest learners. of Theology San Antonio, Texas, Cha hin l ph gim c
i chng vin quc gia Theological College v gio s thn
Dr. Joseph D. White hc ti i hc Cng gio Hoa K ti Washington, D.C.
Child psychologist Dr. Joseph White is the Na-
Rev. Hy K. Nguyen, PSS
tional Catechetical Consultant for Our Sunday
Visitor Publishing and Curriculum. He has Rev. Hy Nguyen, a Sulpician priest, was ordained in 1997.
worked as a parish catechetical leader and spent After six years of teaching at St. Marys Seminary & Uni-
seven years as Director of Family Counseling versity in Baltimore and three years at the Oblate School of
and Family Life in the Diocese of Austin, Texas. He is a fre- Theology in San Antonio, Texas, he is currently serving as
quent guest on Catholic radio and TV and a keynote speaker/ Vice-Rector of the Theological College at The Catholic Uni-
workshop presenter at national and diocesan conferences. versity of America in Washington, D.C., where he is also an
Dr. White is author of numerous articles and 10 books, and Adjunct Professor.
co-authored the Allelu and Alive in Christ catechetical
2017
series.
Val MacRae, on designing the
Congress logo: I imagined the walls
2-26 GOD CALLS ME TO DANCE, EVEN IF IM OUT of the tomb being illuminated as the
OF STEP stone was rolled away; hands shield-
ing my eyes as the burial bands were
Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disor- released from my face and body, the
ders can present challenges to catechists and youth min- light of day, the light of Christs radiant
isters. Understanding the condition is important to sensi- love almost blinding. The textures and
tively interact with individuals in catechetical and other color of the stone and the weave of the burial bands
ministry settings. Dr. Madonna Wojtaszek-Healy will played against the bright light of the tombs opening.
share suggestions for including children on the spectrum There was an overwhelming sense of renewal of spirit
in parish life. and a rebirth of joy in answering Gods call to Rise Up!
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HOOD FAITH FORMATION separable bond of catechesis and the Vietnamese lan-
Preschool and kindergarten children dont learn best guage/culture?
from workbooks and worksheets. They need hands-on, Linh mc Nguyn Khc Hy, PSS
active learning approaches that accommodate their en-
ergy levels and engage their imaginations. Presented by Thuc tu hi Xun Bch tnh Hoa K, chu chc
linh mc nm 1997, tt nghip tin s Thn hc Tn
a child psychologist and early childhood curriculum au- l ti i hc gio hong Gregory, Roma. Sau su
thor, this session will give participants practical activi- nm dy hc ti St. Mary Seminary v University
ties they can take and use with the youngest learners. Baltimore, Md. v s ba nm ti Oblate School
Dr. Joseph D. White of Theology San Antonio, Texas, Cha hin l ph gim c
i chng vin quc gia Theological College v gio s thn
Child psychologist Dr. Joseph White is the Na- hc ti i hc Cng gio Hoa K ti Washington, D.C.
tional Catechetical Consultant for Our Sunday
Visitor Publishing and Curriculum. He has Rev. Hy K. Nguyen, PSS
worked as a parish catechetical leader and spent Rev. Hy Nguyen, a Sulpician priest, was ordained in 1997.
seven years as Director of Family Counseling After six years of teaching at St. Marys Seminary & Uni-
and Family Life in the Diocese of Austin, Texas. He is a fre- versity in Baltimore and three years at the Oblate School of
quent guest on Catholic radio and TV and a keynote speaker/ Theology in San Antonio, Texas, he is currently serving as
workshop presenter at national and diocesan conferences. Vice-Rector of the Theological College at The Catholic Uni-
Dr. White is author of numerous articles and 10 books, and versity of America in Washington, D.C., where he is also an
co-authored the Allelu and Alive in Christ catechetical Adjunct Professor.
series.
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gelus, 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious with our Catholic faith. This workshop is an important
Educator and To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach. update for educators to ensure meaningful and hopeful
With a background of teaching in Catholic schools, Dees has responses toward a Christ-centered school climate.
been a catechist for the past eight years and has offered work-
shops and keynote addresses at dozens of dioceses and par- Frank A. DiLallo
ishes across the country. Frank DiLallo serves 124 parishes and 75 Cath-
olic schools in the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio, as
the Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Of-
fice of Child and Youth Protection. With over 35
3-08 FOLLOWING MARY INTO MISSIONARY DISCI years of experience in education and counseling,
PLESHIP he conducts numerous educator trainings and is a frequent
Mary gave the perfect response to the Word of God. She local, state and national speaker on the topic of bullying pre-
is both the model of disciples and the mother of all the vention. DiLallos works include Peace Be With You: Christ-
saints. If we pay attention to all of the hidden activity of Centered Bullying Solution, and the forthcoming Peace Be
her apparently simple and seemingly passive yes, we With You: Building Christ-Centered School Communities.
will discover how all of us and all those we educate
and form are meant to listen to the Word of God and 3-11 PRAYING OUR LIVES: A REMEDY FOR RESTLESS-
act on it. In this session, the Annunciation narrative will NESS
become both a spiritual meditation and a practical guide Do you ever feel like something is missing in life? Do
to growing in holiness and forming others in the freedom you ever feel like you are on a hamster wheel trying to
and courage of faith. keep up with lifes rapid pace? Do you wonder how will
Leonard J. DeLorenzo, PhD I find rest in the busyness of life? Do you seek a deeper
Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo works in the McGrath meaning and purpose for your life? If so, this talk is for
Institute for Church Life in South Bend, Ind., you. Learn how God speaks to us through our restless-
and teaches theology at the University of Notre ness and yearning for more. Learn practical ways to pray
Dame. He has authored four books, the lat- your life to help calm the restlessness within and find
est (due out in 2018) is entitled, What Matters rest, love, healing, meaning and joy.
Most: Empowering Young Catholics for Lifes Big Decisions.
Dr. DeLorenzo has presented at regional and national con- Becky Eldredge
ferences including the Gulf Coast Faith Formation Confer- Becky Eldredge is an Ignatian-trained spiri-
ence and the National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry tual director, retreat facilitator and author of
with topics including the saints and the theological imagi- the book, Busy Lives & Restless Souls. With
nation. two decades of ministry experience, she has led
young adult retreats, parish missions, Ignatian
retreats, and days of reflection for adults. Eldredge has pre- 3-14 13 REASONS WHY YOU MATTER
sented at the Spiritual Directors International Conference, The World Health Organization reported that in 2015 sui-
the Ignatian Spirituality Conference, and has appeared as a
panelist at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Convo- cide was the third leading cause of death in adolescents.
cation of Catholic Leaders. As a Church, we must address the deep spiritual void that
can lead to the loneliness and burden of suffering that can
trigger someone to commit suicide. Noelle Garcia will
3-12 HEART, HEAD, HANDS AND HEAVEN: CONNECT- share her witness as someone who struggled with self-
ING IMAGINATION AND RELIGION harm, depression and suicidal thoughts as a teen and how
We, as Church, have a long and loving history of the Arts a radical encounter with God changed her life. We will
enhancing religious education and celebration. Children discuss this issue from a spiritual and pastoral perspective
especially love to be involved in creative experiences as well as have some time for prayer and support of one
that help them connect their heart, head and hands with another as we seek to bring light into the darkness.
heaven. Come and join us as we look at practical ways Noelle Garcia
that the Arts and drama in particular can help chil-
dren develop their religious imagination. There will be a Noelle Garcia is a national speaker, singer, per-
former and recording artist with World Library
focus on enhancing the experience of Scripture in school Publications. She travels speaking at parishes
and religious education programs. and conferences, leading music ministry and
Anne Frawley-Mangan sharing faith at events including World Youth
Day 2008, the National Catholic Youth Conference, the L.A.
Based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Anne Congress and has appeared on CNNs Latino in America
Frawley-Mangan is an experienced educator, documentary and EWTNs Life on the Rock. She is the wife
presenter, writer and artist, who specializes in of fellow musician and youth minister, David McHugh.
using the Arts (particularly drama) to enhance
religious education and liturgy. She presents
workshops and keynotes internationally and nationally as 3-15 FEEDING THE HUNGERS: OUR HOPE FOR FAITH
well as World Youth Days in the diocese. Frawley-Mangan OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
teaches at Holy Spirit Seminary and at Australian Catholic
University and is Creative Director of Litmus Productions, Youth and young adult catechesis in parishes and teach-
which produced Good News: Dramas from Lukes Gospel. ing theology in Catholic high schools/colleges present
unique challenges in our postmodern world yet provide
great opportunities. The key to effective education-in-
3-13 BY WHAT AUTHORITY? ON THE PROPER USE faith with this age group is to actively engage the deep
AND ABUSE OF DOCTRINE hungers of their hearts and then offer the best spiritual
Doctrine plays a fundamental role in the life of the Cath- foods of Catholic Christian faith.
olic Church, yet few Catholics have a healthy under-
Dr. Thomas Groome
standing of the proper role of doctrine. This ignorance
often leads to abuse as when people accuse those with Dr. Tom Groome is Professor of Theology and
whom they disagree of heresy. This workshop will pro- Religious Education at Boston Colleges School
of Theology and Ministry, where he also serves
vide a healthy and balanced theological framework for as Director of the Church in the 21st Century
appreciating the proper contribution and real limits of Center. The award-winning author has written
doctrine in the Catholic tradition. or edited 10 books and numerous articles and essays. Dr.
Dr. Richard Gaillardetz
Groome has made over 800 public presentations throughout
the last 42 years, nationally and internationally, including all
Dr. Richard Gaillardetz is the Joseph Professor the major North American conferences of religious educa-
of Catholic Systematic Theology at Boston Col- tors, Catholic educators and pastoral ministers.
lege, where he also serves as Chair of the The-
ology Department. The popular public speaker
served as President of the Catholic Theological 3-16 YOUR STORY MATTERS (HOW TO TELL YOUR
Society of America from 2013 to 2014. Dr. Gaillardetz has au- STORY)
thored or edited 13 books and over 100 pastoral and academ- ValLimar Jansen (bio 1-12)
ic articles. His major books include An Unfinished Council:
Vatican II and Go Into the Streets! The Welcoming Church In his Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium (The
of Pope Francis (co-edited with Fr. Thomas Rausch, SJ). Joy of the Gospel), Pope Francis writes: In virtue of
their baptism, all the members of the People of God have
become missionary disciples (cf. Mt 28:19). All the
IN 1967 with the cooperation of the dioceses of
Monterey-Fresno and San Diego, the agenda for the first
baptized, whatever their position in the Church or their
level of instruction in the faith, are agents of evangeli-
three-day Congress was set. The first Southern California zation (#120). Join ValLimar Jansen, an accomplished
Confraternity Congress was held on January 13-15 at the and acclaimed storyteller, to learn how to tell your own
LAX-area International Hotel (the property located at Sepul- story. In doing so, you will be better equipped to assist
veda and Century boulevards) with a registration fee of $5. each young person you catechize in a deeper understand-
An estimated 3,000 teachers were expected, but planners ing of why each of us telling our story is vital to becom-
were unprepared when more than 7,000 actually attended. ing a missionary disciple and an agent of evangelization.
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Many of us spend more time looking at small screens several national committees. She has made numerous pro-
than we spend looking at trees and books combined. fessional presentations at parishes as well as at the NCEA
National Convention, Mid-Atlantic Catechetical Conference,
Many of us have friends we have never even met; our big and the Early Educators Leadership Conference.
stories are often online or at the cinema multiplex. How
well do we know the culture we want to form? What
were the questions proposed to us through the movies 3-20 CATECHISTS AND TEACHERS IN LOCO JESU
from last year? What answers can we provide? It is commonly known that teachers stand in loco paren-
Rev. Richard Leonard, SJ tis (in the place of the parent). In Catholic schools and in
Jesuit priest Fr. Richard Leonard is Director religious education classes it is accurate to say that the
of the Catholic Office for Film & Broadcasting, instructor is also in loco Jesu ... in the place of Jesus!
based in Sydney, Australia. He has been a Vis- This session will focus on teacher practices that imitate
iting Professor at the Gregorian University in Jesus in crafting Christian community.
Rome and a Visiting Scholar at the University of
Dr. Patricia M. McCormack, IHM
California, Los Angeles. A popular speaker at the Religious
Education Congress, Fr. Leonard is author of 10 books, in- Dr. Patricia McCormack, a member of the Ser-
cluding his latest, What Does It All Mean? A Guide to Being vants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, is an in-
More Faithful, Hopeful and Loving. ternational formation-education consultant who
serves as Program Director of the IHM Office
of Formative Support for Parents and Teachers,
3-19 RISE UP! WITH ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR FAMI- located in Philadelphia. She has 30 years experience in both
LIES: THE JOY OF ADOLESCENT CATECHESIS the classroom and administration and is author of several
books, numerous articles and the Parent Partnership Hand-
We will examine the newly published document by book feature in Todays Catholic Teacher magazine. Sr. Mc-
the Partnership for Adolescent Catechesis, The Joy of Cormacks ministry also includes workshops and retreats.
Adolescent Catechesis, written to inspire those who
are involved in catechetical ministry with adolescents.
This interactive session will break open the content of
3-21 THE MOTHER OF JESUS WAS THERE: A
the document as well as facilitate opportunities for par-
SCRIPTURAL PORTRAYAL OF MARY
ticipants to engage in the practical applications of the
principles presented. How do we accompany young peo- The Mary of Scripture is prophetic, a model for contem-
ple on their journey in deepening their relationship with plation, the best kind of guest, and one of the last con-
the person and message of Jesus Christ? What might the cerns of Jesus before dying. Her biblical role, though,
Church look like if our young people rise up and accept can take second place to the status she has filled in Cath-
the call to be missionary disciples? olic piety due to her truly monumental role in prayer and
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3-27 WHEN THE PRAISES GO UP
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as Christians. An attitude of gratitude has been found to phc v ti Gio x Thnh Gioan Thin Cha
have a healthy impact on individuals, particularly during Norwalk. Sau bn nm phc v ti Gio x, cha
times of stress. As we journey as busy Christians, how c gi sang Roma theo hc chuyn nghnh
attentive are we to the way we pray ... and the power of phng v ti Gio Hong Hc Vin SantAnselmo. Cha
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our prayer to change our interior life as well as those cha ang lmGio s v Phng v ti i chng vin Thnh
around us? For, what we focus on ... we give power to! Gioan, Camarillo, Calif.
This workshop will look at prayer of gratitude and will
offer suggestions for those on the spiritual journey. Rev. Thinh Duc Pham
Ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2002,
Dr. C. Vanessa White
Fr. Thinh Pham served for four years as an Associate Pastor
Dr. Vanessa White is Assistant Professor of Spir- at St. John of God Church in Norwalk, Calif. Upon completing
ituality and Director of the Master of Arts in his first assignment, he was sent to pursue graduate studies
Pastoral Studies and Master of Arts in Special- at the Pontifical Institute of Liturgy in Rome. He has returned
ized Ministries degree programs at Catholic and is currently teaching Liturgy at St. Johns Seminary in
Theological Union in Chicago. She is a member Camarillo, Calif., where he is Assistant Professor of Liturgy.
4-01 EVANGELIZATION THROUGH BEAUTY ARENA 4-03 DANCING THROUGH THE HOLY LAND
In Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis recommends the Have you dreamed of going on a pilgrimage to the Holy
via pulchritudinis (the way of beauty) as a privileged Land? Come dance your way through the sacred sites of
evangelical path. The Catholic tradition is marked by a Israel. With slides and images inviting you into a prayer
reverence for the beautiful. We should be able to take of the imagination, whirl with David at the Western
advantage of this treasure trove for the propagation of Wall, gesture Marys prayer in Nazareth, sway with the
the Gospel. Babe in Bethlehem, embody the Beatitudes, step into the
story of the sisters at Bethany, pray with Jesus through
Bishop Robert Barron the Garden of Gethsemane, and rise to new life as we roll
Catholic evangelist and international speaker away the stone! All simple dances can be used in your
Bishop Robert Barron is an Auxiliary Bishop home worship setting. (Michael Mangan will provide
for the Los Angeles Archdiocese and founder of musical accompaniment.)
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. He is host of
the PBS documentary, Catholicism, and has Betsey Beckman, MM
published numerous books, essays, articles on theology and Betsey Beckman is a movement artist, teacher,
the spiritual life. Bishop Barron is a religion correspondent producer, author and founder of The Dancing
for NBC and has appeared on FOX News, CNN and EWTN. Word: Embodying the Sacred in Liturgy and
Bishop Barron has lectured widely in the United States and Life. Her ministry includes liturgical movement,
abroad and is a frequent presenter at the L.A. Congress. online prayer resources created with Abbey of
the Arts, embodied arts retreats, and spiritual direction. The
freelance choreographer presents at local classes and fes-
4-02 THE FREEDOM TO ENGAGE IN YOUTHFUL tivals to national conferences and has several DVD series.
MISSION Beckman is also Director of Movement Ministry at her home
parish of St. Patrick Church in Seattle.
One of the most remarkable qualities of Jesus of Nazareth
was his ability to engage people from different cultures Michael Mangan
and walks of life. Such a quality stems from his freedom Michael Mangan is a composer, teacher and
from prejudice and his love for all humanity. This same music liturgist from Brisbane, Queensland, Aus-
quality is also present at Pentecost, as the disciples free tralia. The former elementary school Music Spe-
cialist Teacher has over 250 compositions that
themselves from their fear, led by the Holy Spirit to the are used in parishes and schools throughout the
joyful proclamation of the Gospel. This workshop ex- United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Mangan
plores such qualities applied to ministry with the young is President of the Australian Pastoral Musicians Network,
church in parishes and in society. a member of the Australian Academy of Liturgy, and Music
Director at All Saints Catholic Parish in Brisbane. His latest
Alejandro Aguilera-Titus
music collection is entitled Let the Children Come.
Alejandro Aguilera-Titus is Assistant Direc-
tor of the Secretariat for Cultural Diversity in
the Church at the U.S. Conference of Catholic
Bishops in Washington, D.C. He has been a con- 4-04 IN THE LIKENESS: THE POWER OF EXTRAVA-
sultant to civic institutions, non-profit organi- GANT TENDERNESS
zations and corporations on multicultural issues. Aguilera- From the experience of working with gang members
Titus has 30 years of experience in ministry with a strong for 30 years, Fr. Greg Boyle will talk about what mem-
emphasis in pastoral planning, leadership development and bers of one of societys most demonized populations
formation, catechesis, and ministry with young people. He is
also a nationally known speaker and writer. have taught him about humility and fidelity, goodness
and God. The measure of our compassion lies not in our
IN 2016
service to those on the margins but only in our willing-
the Religious Education Congress celebrated ness to see ourselves in kinship with them. Fr. Boyle will
the 60th anniversary of the first CCD institute and 20 years explore the hope for those at the margins to create a
of the Congress Chat. The first (typing) chat room was held community of kinship such that God might recognize.
on Friday, February 23, 1996 on CompuServe with Cardinal Rev. Gregory J. Boyle, SJ
Roger Mahony. At Congress 2016, Archbishop Jos Gomez
has continued the tradition of (video) chats with school stu- From 1986-92, Fr. Greg Boyle served as Pastor
dents from the around the Archdiocese. of Dolores Mission in Los Angeles and, in 1988,
along with parish community members started
Homeboy Industries, now the largest gang reha-
bilitation program in the world. The author and
speaker has received the California Peace Prize and been in-
ducted into the California Hall of Fame. In 2017, Fr. Boyle re-
ceived the University of Notre Dames Laetare medal, the old-
est and most prestigious award given to American Catholics.
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those with questions about our faith. Theological Seminary in Denver. For 35 years
he has taught Ignatian spirituality at parishes, seminaries,
Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP retreat centers and conference centers both nationally and
Paulist priest Fr. Dave Dwyer is Executive Direc- internationally. Fr. Gallagher is author of digital resources
tor of Busted Halo Ministries, publisher of Bust- and eight books on Ignatian spirituality. He often appears on
edHalo.com and YoungAdultMinistrylnaBox. the Eternal Word Television Network.
com, and host of the Sacraments 101 videos
and The Busted Halo Show on Channel 129 on
SiriusXM radio. Fr. Dwyer has appeared on CNN, Fox News 4-10 IMMIGRATION AND THE LOVE OF NEIGHBOR
and NBC News as well as Entertainment Tonight and The
Daily Show. The former campus minister at the University
of Colorado and the University of Texas has been a major Red or blue, pro or against, ban or sanctuary? Does our
keynote speaker at Catholic events for the past 10 years. Christian tradition offer multiple ways to respond to the
suffering immigrant neighbor, or just one? Is the United
States a perfect land of opportunity and freedom, or is it
4-07 EVANGELIZATION: A CHURCH WHICH GOES FORTH a land that needs to examine its conscience, admit mis-
Carole Eipers, DMin (bio 1-06) takes and resolve to do better? In this session, theologian
Cecilia Gonzalez-Andrieu examines these complicated
In Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis calls us to be a
and fraught questions by the light of history and the con-
Church which goes forth. What does that mean? What
temporary situation, asking for a truly Christian response
are the simple ways that we can respond to the call to
from people of good will everywhere in the world.
evangelize and catechize others for this critical mission
of the Church? We will reflect on our successes and Dr. Cecilia Gonzalez-Andrieu
examine the potentials for serving evangelization and Cecilia Gonzalez-Andrieu is Professor of Theol-
forming evangelizers. ogy at Loyola Marymount University in Los An-
geles. She is an award-winning author of books
including Bridge to Wonder: Art as a Gospel
4-08 THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS: THE MYSTICAL of Beauty and Teaching Global Theologies:
Power and Praxis. In addition to many scholarly articles,
HEART OF CHRISTIANITY Prof. Gonzalez-Andrieu is a frequent essayist for America
Rev. Richard Fragomeni (bio 2-11) magazine and a member of the Board of the Ignatian Soli-
At times, being Catholic looks like simply going through darity Network. She teaches and presents public lectures fre-
quently both locally and nationally.
the motions of pray, pay and obey! But, we are made and
are longing for something more, something profound,
something bedazzling. And, like Dorothy at the end of
4-11 TURNING TO THE HISTORICAL JESUS AND HIS 4-15 RISE UP TO HAPPINESS AND JOY
REVOLUTION FOR CATECHISTS ValLimar Jansen (bio 1-12)
Dr. Thomas Groome (bio 3-15) According to the latest U.S. Census, statistics show there
The contemporary turn to the historical Jesus by Cath- are numerous things American women face each day that
olic Scripture scholars poses a revolution in both the can cause pessimism and despair. Nonetheless, they rise
content and process of catechesis and religious educa- up each day with a firm commitment to walk in joy and
tion. In the Jesus of history, we find the defining content create happiness. Happiness is more than something you
for what to teach and the pedagogy for how to teach it. find or controlled by the wheel of fate. Joy is fruit of the
It signals a new day for the Churchs whole catechetical Holy Spirit. There are many steps one can take each day
and evangelizing ministry. to cultivate joy. Join ValLimar Jansen and learn proven
methods to increase joy and happiness in your life. She
will use music, prayer, Sacred Scripture, secular stories
4-12 PASS IT ON: BALANCING FAITH IN FAMILY LIFE and scientific research on joy and happiness.
Mark Hart (bio 3-01)
How do we ensure the Catholic faith is being lived out in 4-16 FAITH AND POLITICS IN THE GOSPELS
our own marriage, family and home? How can we em- Jack Jezreel (bio 1-13)
power those in the parish to create domestic churches? It is not uncommon to bump into Catholic expressions
How do we help those who minister not to allow their that seem to disregard the world of political engagement
own prayer lives and families to be lost while serving the as optional or lesser or even to be avoided. However, our
greater church? How do we enliven the next generation Catholic tradition makes clear that political involvement
to carry on this gift of the Catholic faith for centuries to is both a necessary and constitutive dimension of our
come? Mark Hart will offer insights, ideas and solutions faith. Jesus himself draws his disciples into a political
to help keep your family well-balanced and holy in the vision that informs all that he does. As disciples of Jesus,
midst of stress and busyness. we have a political vision, a political dream that requires
our engagement. It brings hope and life and it is waiting
4-13 MAKING A DIFFERENCE: BEING NOT JUST THE for fulfillment! Imagine: a holy way to be political!
BEST IN THE WORLD BUT THE BEST FOR THE
WORLD
Rev. Terry Hershey (bio 1-10) 4-17 SIN: FROM BREAKING RULES TO VIOLATING
Have you ever asked: Why should I care anymore? JUSTICE
Yes, life is difficult. Yes, obstacles are real. But if we Fr. Bryan N. Massingale, STD (bio 1-16)
see it only as a struggle, our mindset is consumed by the
next bigger and badder thing. And we never arrive. Terry Sin is a word that seems to have fallen on hard times.
Hershey helps us see that we are not being asked to let Yet it is an obvious reality in contemporary life. This
go of the obstacle; we can let go of the struggle. Our let- session will look at the development of the Catholic un-
ting go is predicated on a holding onto. Meaning that this derstanding of sin as it has moved from a focus on keep-
obstacle whether pain or fear or limitation is wrapped ing rules to a summons to treat others justly. We will also
around an incredible and grace-filled gift: the sacrament examine what we mean by social sin and structures
of the present moment, an inner life fueled by a capacity of sin. The end result will be a more adult under-
to doubt, question, dare, connect, forgive, risk, receive, standing of sin.
contribute, delight and live unabashedly unafraid.
4-18 YOUNG PEOPLE, THE FAITH AND VOCATIONAL
4-14 HOW TO RECOGNIZE GRACE WHEN YOU SEE IT DISCERNMENT: A TIME OF DISCERNMENT AND
ACTION
Bill Huebsch (bio 1-11) Dr. Charlotte McCorquodale (bio 2-16)
In this exciting workshop, we will consider grace, which What will the future hold for the Churchs pastoral
is how God dwells with us in the nitty gritty of our daily ministry with youth and young adults? This is one of
lives. Gods graceful indwelling continually shapes and the primary questions reflected upon as part of the Oc-
calls us. We experience this grace in many ways, but we tober 2018 Synod of Bishops. The synod will provide
often dont recognize it, or having seen it, dont embrace the Church a unique opportunity to listen and focus our
it. Bill Huebsch offers us a practical and exciting guide attention on ministry with the younger members of our
to help us recognize grace when we see it: in our own faith communities. This workshop will suggest ways that
lives and the lives of those around us. Recognizing grace your community can be engaged with and benefit from
helps us get up and do what needs to be done! this general assembly. Topics for discussion will include
an understanding of the major themes in the preparatory
document, as well as strategies for engaging your com-
munity in dialogue and action on synod priorities.
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Communications Officer of the Global Emergen- Sr. Barbara Reid, a Dominican Sister of Grand
cy Response Team for Catholic Relief Services. Rapids, Mich., is Vice President and Academic
She has been in Jordan and Lebanon regularly Dean as well as Professor of New Testament
since 2012 to meet with Syrian refugees and has Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chi-
traveled to Iraq, Gaza, the Central Africa Republic, eastern cago, where she has served since 1988. She is
Ukraine and the Philippines. Brennan was in Nepal after the author of biblical works and presents approximately 25
devastating 2015 earthquake, and in Europe at the height of speaking engagements a year throughout the United States,
the refugee crisis. Overall, she has worked in 22 countries Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Bolivia, Peru, Thailand and
documenting peoples incredible challenges. Guatemala. Sr. Reids most recent book is entitled, Wis-
doms Feast: An Invitation to Feminist Interpretation of the
Scriptures.
4-20 LIFT YOUR EYES! WED LIKE TO SEE JESUS
What are you looking for? These are the first words
Jesus speaks in Johns Gospel. Today, the question is:
Are we still seeking him, and where are we looking for 4-23 MAY GOD LOVE YOU THROUGH ME
him? Who are we using as a go-between someone to God alone can satisfy our deepest longing to love and
get us closer to Jesus, to give us an in with him as be loved. And yet, Jesus allows the love of husband and
Philip and Andrew do with the Greeks/outsiders? Or are wife to become an incarnate witness of his spousal fi-
we now living and connecting others with Jesus, as his delity in the sacrament of marriage. Join Danielle Rose
disciples and making sure that others get to Jesus? So as she shares how the journey of discernment and for-
many are asking us: Wed like to see Jesus, can you get mation in the convent prepared her soul to discover and
us to him? Come, let us draw others to Jesus, the Son of embrace the call to holiness in the vocation of marriage.
Man. Danielle Rose
Megan McKenna At age 17, Danielle Rose traveled to India to
volunteer with Mother Teresas Missionaries of
Megan McKenna, a native of New York City who
Charity. This experience gave her a desire to
now lives in Albuquerque, N.M., is an interna-
serve the poorest of the poor as a music mis-
tional speaker, storyteller and theologian. She
sionary. Her third album, I Thirst, is a musi-
is author of 49 books, including This Will be
cal tribute to the life and work of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
Remembered of Her (which won an award in
Since 2002, Rose has travelled the globe and is now blessed to
Spirituality from the Catholic Press Association) and Like a
be a sacrament with her husband, Mitchell, and their daugh-
Hammer Shattering Rock. McKenna teachers at several uni-
ters, Agnes and Genevieve, in the mamastery of their Min-
versities, colleges and pastoral institutes around the world.
nesota home.
She is an Ambassador of Peace for Pax Christi USA and won
the Isaac Hecker Award for Justice and Peace.
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turgical composer, author, parish mission direc- Music has always been at the heart of our Catholic
tor and national speaker. Owner of Mythic Rain, prayer and celebration. It forms us and teaches the truths
she has presented parish missions, retreats, of our Catholic faith as it invites us to encounter the Liv-
concerts and seminars throughout the United
States. Cotter is a Master Teacher/Coordinator with the Na- ing God. In this workshop, John Burland, internationally
tional Association of Pastoral Musicians and a team member celebrated composer and educator, will share a variety
for the North American Forum on the Catechumenate. Her of songs connected to engaging activities that encom-
latest works include Encounter: From the Heart of Pope pass movement and prayerful gesture. These strategies
Francis and Tender Hearted with GIA Publications. address the varying learning styles of our children. They
help children learn the core beliefs of our faith as they
move deeper into understanding Gods love for them.
5-02 WHATS HOT AND WHATS NOT IN THE GLOB- Join us as we joyfully proclaim and celebrate the great
AL CHURCH: A 360-DEGREE REVIEW OF THE mysteries of our faith.
CATHOLIC LANDSCAPE
John Allen Jr. (bio 7-01) John Burland
John Allen, a veteran observer of the Vatican and the John Burland has written and recorded over 250
global Catholic scene, will trace the major news head- songs and published 14 music collections inter-
nationally. He is the Education Officer for Lit-
lines of the last year and tease out what they mean in urgy and Music for the Sydney Catholic Schools
terms of which personalities, movements and ideas in in Australia, and National Music Consultant for
Catholicism seem to be gaining traction, and which seem Bayard, Inc. During his extensive career, Burland has worked
to be falling by the wayside as the tides of history sweep in a variety of roles in school and parish communities. He is
on. Hell pay special attention to the Vatican and Pope a regular speaker at conferences and gatherings across Aus-
Francis, but will also bring other key venues and major tralia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and North America.
players into sharp focus.
5-06 ACCOMPANIMENT: SHARING FAITH WITH PEO- 5-09 WALKING THE PATH OF FAITH: POWER, PROVI-
PLE OF ALL AGES DENCE, PRESENCE OF GOD
The Emmaus journey provides a model for evangeliza- We all are on a journey of faith. In this session, we will
tion and catechesis of children, youth and adults. We ac- stroll down the footpath of Gods power within us, lean
company those who are searching: we listen; we walk on the walking staff of Gods gentle providence, and en-
with them in their questions; we lead them to encounter joy the flora of the Divine Presence ever among us.
Christ; and we empower them for mission and witness! Sr. Bridget Haase, OSU
This workshop will explore the art and process of rela-
Ursuline Sr. Bridget Haase, a former missionary
tional ministry by naming points for conversation, shared to Africa, Appalachia and Mexico, is a national
experiences and the building of covenant relationships. speaker and author of three books, a contribu-
Tom East tor to the Catholic devotional Living Faith, a
radio co-host and frequent guest on the Relevant
Based in Gig Harbor, Wash., Tom East is Director Radio Network. Sr. Haase leads parish missions, retreats and
of the Center for Ministry Development (CMD). days of prayer across the United States and is recipient of
He previously served as Director of Youth Min- several honors. She also ministers as Sister Storyteller to
istry and as Associate Director of Religious Edu- 3- and 4-year-old children.
cation for the Los Angeles Archdiocese. East is
a popular speaker at youth ministry and religious education
conferences and has presented at many national conferences 5-10 THE PRAYER OF CHAOS
including the L.A. Congress, the National Catholic Education Sarah Hart (bio 2-13)
Association, the National Conference of Catechetical Lead-
ers and CMD-sponsored conferences. The laundry is overflowing. The children are crying
over their homework. You are giving a PowerPoint pre-
sentation at church tomorrow morning and you havent
5-07 PAYING ATTENTION TO MARYS VOICE IN MY started creating it yet. And its midnight. Oh look! The
MARTHA WORLD cat just threw up on the rug. How is this holiness? With
Could you set your stress aside for an hour and feed your Sarah Harts trademark humor, singing and storytelling,
soul? In the midst of your overly busy life (and hectic come discover how even the insanity of the lives we lead
conference!), where there is always so very much to do, can be a beautiful prayer, received by a God who sees
regain some balance. This inspirational talk and Scrip- and hears beyond our chaos, and loves us, and gets it.
ture re-enactment helps you sit at the feet of Jesus so
you can keep life, prayer and duties in perspective. Dont 5-11 RISE UP FROM DIVISIONS, ANGER AND LOSS:
worry you wont leave your Martha behind, nor should WORSHIP IN DIFFICULT TIMES
you. But perhaps you can remember to choose Marys When things fall apart in our personal lives, between
better portion while still doing all your Martha things. loved ones, in our communities, in our institutions, be-
Amy Florian tween nations how do communities of faith respond?
Amy Florian is a liturgy and bereavement con- How do we work together with Gods Spirit to heal, to
sultant and CEO of Corgenius Inc., a company reconcile, to comfort and challenge, to give hope? Lets
that teaches professionals how to support clients explore together the importance of our ministry as bap-
in transition and loss. She has 30 years of parish tized Christians in difficult times, looking especially at
and conference experience, taught in the gradu- the role of our sacramental worship in helping to rise up
ate ministry department of Loyola University Chicago for 10
years, and authored over 100 articles and four books. Florian
anew.
travels the country presenting workshops, training sessions Marty Haugen
and retreats. For nearly 40 years, composer Marty Haugen
has presented workshops, concerts and pre-
sentations across North and Central America,
5-08 PRIESTHOOD: MINISTERIAL & BAPTISMAL Europe, Asia and the Pacific Rim. His music ap-
pears in hymnals for the United States, Canadian
Dr. Richard Gaillardetz (bio 3-13) and Australian Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyteri-
One of the most significant yet overlooked contributions ans and other Protestant denominations. His latest works are
of the Second Vatican Council was its teaching on both The Liturgical Ensemble and Pilgrims and Companions.
the ministerial (ordained) priesthood and the baptismal Marty and his wife, Linda, live in Minnesota.
(common) priesthood. A failure to properly grasp this
teaching and the way these two priesthoods relate to 5-12 RISE UP: A CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY OF RESIS-
one another can lead to either clericalism or anti-cler- TANCE
icalism. This workshop will offer a theology of priest- Rev. Daniel P. Horan, OFM (bio 2-14)
hood that can avoid these two dangers. In an age when Gospel values conflict with many so-
cial norms, cultural expectations and political agendas,
Christians are called to put their faith into action. But
how? This workshop will explore what it means to be
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note at several gatherings, including the Mid-At-
National Coordinator for World Youth Day for lantic Congress and the Collegeville Conference
the United States. He previously served as Executive Director on Music, Liturgy and the Arts, in addition to her
of the National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association. appearances at the L.A. Congress as prayer leader. A for-
Jarzembowski has consulted with and given presentations to mer Director of Worship for the Diocese of San Jose, Calif.,
over 250 dioceses, parishes and Catholic organizations in the Macalintal is author of several publications including Your
United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and at the Vatican. Parish IS the Curriculum: RCIA in the Midst of the Commu-
nity and the liturgical year resource, Living Liturgy.
5-14 YOU (YES, YOU) WERE MADE TO RISE!
Fr. Joe Kempf (bio 3-17) 5-17 TERRIFIC CONFIRMATION TUESDAY, BUT WHAT
Often life is difficult. Often life is funny. But God always DO WE HAVE FOR THEM ON WEDNESDAY?
wants for each of us a meaningful life of deep peace and POST-SACRAMENT EVANGELIZATION
great joy! Whatever our life situations, we do not need to Our pre-sacrament preparation is extremely good in the
get discouraged, become crabby or lose our joy, even if Los Angeles Archdiocese and elsewhere. But do we
others around us do so. How do we find for ourselves have any type of post-sacrament follow-through in our
and for the children entrusted to our care what we need parish programs? Maybe we need two teams for the sac-
to help us rise in our regular, daily living? This session raments: Team A prepares them for the sacrament; and
promises to be insightful, hopeful, practical and funny. Team B works with them to integrate them more fully
Through stories, teachings, Scripture and demonstra- into the full life of the parish community. Then, just
tions, Fr. Joe Kempf will inspire you, make you laugh, maybe, first communion is not also the last commu-
and equip you in new ways to rise up and become more nion for many years to come.
alive than when you first walked through the door. Cardinal Roger M. Mahony
Cardinal Roger Mahony was appointed to lead
5-15 WHATS THE HURRY WITH CONVERSION? the Los Angeles Archdiocese from 1985 until his
retirement in 2011. Born in Hollywood, he was
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is not about of- the first native Angelino to be elevated to the
fering in and out food. The process does not encourage position of Cardinal. Cardinal Mahony oversaw
us to rush through any preparation with the participants the design and building of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the
so they can celebrate a rite. The intention of the Rite of Angels, which was dedicated in 2002. Since his retirement, he
Initiation is to facilitate others adults, youth and chil- has devoted himself to the cause of comprehensive immigra-
dren seeking to belong to the Church toward a strong tion reform on behalf of our immigrant brothers and sisters,
as well as refugees and displaced persons around the world.
formation of faith. Are we giving them enough time to
do so? Can we do better?
5-25 BUILDING A LASTING FIRE: DEVELOPING DIS- 5-70 GH PHANXIC: MT GING VIN GIO L
CIPLES IN YOUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PRO- THI I
GRAM Linh mc Nguyn Khc Hy, PSS (tiu s 2-70)
A fire will die out or a circuit will short when it has D ch hn 4 nm ng quang, GH Phanxic chim
reached maximum overload. We as a Church have c lng khng ch kit hu m cn ton dn trn th
reached what Pope Francis calls a diagnostic overload gii, v khin th gii i t ngc nhin ny n ngc
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(Evangelii Gaudium, #50). This overload, caused by a nhin khc. Nhiu ngi xem Ngi l gng mu cho
flurry of activity coupled with dwindling personnel and mt ging vin gio l thi i ny qua con ngi v
financial resources can smother the fire of parish life, par- cung cch Ngi lm vic. Chng ta hc hi c g
ticularly in religious education. How do we move from a Ngi? u l nhng tiu chun gi tr cn thit cho mt
more administrative model of ministry to an evangelical gio l vin ngy nay?
missionary model in religious education? This workshop
will outline a number of practical ideas and the essen- POPE FRANCIS: A MODERN CATECHIST
tials for building the fire of religious education. Rev. Hy K. Nguyen, PSS (bio 2-70)
Julianne Stanz With a little more than four years in office, Pope Francis
Julianne Stanz is Director of New Evangeliza- has earned the respect and love of not only Catholics
tion for the Diocese of Green Bay, Wis., and is but people all over the world. His words, writings and
a consultant to the U.S. Conference of Catholic actions have without doubt triggered wonder and curios-
Bishops Committee on Catechesis and Evange-
lization. Born in Ireland, Stanz is a nationally ity. Many see him as an example of a modern catechist
known speaker, retreat leader and storyteller. She has ex- through his life and works. How can we, as catechists,
tensive workshop, retreat and presentation experience both learn from him? What are the essential criteria for a
locally and nationally and is author of several articles and modern catechist?
books, including the upcoming title, Understanding the Crit-
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Churchs mission in forming young people for vocation- former and recording artist with World Library
Publications. She travels around the country
al discernment in the present age, with special attention speaking at parishes and conferences, leading
given to family life. In the end, we will ask the ques- music ministry and sharing faith at events in-
tion: How do we create cultures in which it is easier for cluding World Youth Day 2008, the National Catholic Youth
young people to be Catholic? Conference, the L.A. Congress and has appeared on CNNs
Latino in America documentary and EWTNs Life on the
Rock. She is the wife of fellow musician and youth minister,
6-07 BULLYING OUT FORMATION IN David McHugh, and resides in Dodge City, Kan.
Frank A. DiLallo (bio 3-10) David McHugh III
Why does it seem that bullying is in and formation is David McHugh is Coordinator of Youth Ministry
out? Catholic formation seems impossible at times with at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in
the myriad of bullying behaviors, violence and negativ- Dodge City, Kan. He is an accomplished musi-
ity in our world. How do we effectively teach youth that cian and inventor of Percoustix, a drum trig-
ger for guitars that he uses in ministry to lead
bullying is unacceptable without shame or blame? How worship. McHugh has been leading youth and music ministry
do we help youth make a deeper connection with the vir- for 14 years. He is a presenter at youth events at his home
tuous behaviors of Jesus we know from Scripture? This parish and travels nationally presenting at conferences at
interactive session will demonstrate how to effectively parish and diocesan events as well as assisting his wife, No-
make a connection with select Scriptures to reduce the elle. Together they have a music CD, Wonderfully Made.
harm of bullying behaviors.
6-18 SEXUALITY: CELEBRATE THE GIFT AND BECOME 6-21 DARE TO DISCIPLE
MAKERS OF LOVE In working with thriving parishes across the nation, Bill
We have all been living through a rough and tragic and Simon and his team at Parish Catalyst believe that dis-
lamentable era with respect to Catholics and sexuality cipleship development of parishioners and outreach to
what with scandals, cover-ups, lawsuits, shame, pain the unchurched are critical markers for long-term parish
and victims. In the hope of redeeming our relationship vitality. In order for a parish community to develop a
with sexuality, both personally and corporately, perhaps disciple-making mindset, a cultural shift must take place
we need to return to the basics: Sexuality is a mystery. It in the whole parish. That cultural shift begins with the
is a gift. When we participate in the mystery of sexual- pastor, the staff and key volunteers. In this workshop,
ity, we become Makers of Life and Love! Appreciating, Bill will offer ideas and practices developed and used by
celebrating and participating in the mystery of sexuality parishes that have participated in Parish Catalyst Learn-
is quintessentially Catholic for everybody! ing Communities as well as ideas that emerged from re-
search for his latest book, Great Catholic Parishes.
Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson
William E. Simon Jr.
A self-described street theologian, Dr. Terry
Nelson-Johnson is Resident Theologian and Catholic author, businessman, lawyer, guber-
Animator of Faith at Old St. Patricks Church in natorial candidate and philanthropist, Bill Si-
Chicago and founder and Animating and Cre- mon has spearheaded a variety of faith-based
ative Partner of Soul Play, based in Evanston, initiatives. He is an Adjunct Assistant Professor
at the University of California, Los Angeles in
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Ill. Author and leader of the Beloved Retreat, Dr. Nelson-
Johnson travels across the country and to Europe presenting the School of Law and Department of Economics and was
at diocesan events and conferences, including Notre Dame a Senior Fellow in their School of Public Policy. In 2012, he
Universitys Vision program and the Chicago Archdioceses founded the non-profit, Parish Catalyst. The results of their
Festival of Faith and their Theology on Tap program. research is gathered in a new book, Great Catholic Par-
ishes: How Four Essential Practices Make Them Thrive.
enabled Mary to rise ... go forth ... and tell the other dis- 6-27 TO SET THE CAPTIVES FREE
ciples about the Easter event. Like Mary, we too need to Dr. C. Vanessa White (bio 3-27)
discover a new way of being missionary disciples.
As ministers and people of faith, we are called to re-
Sr. Maureen Sullivan, OP, PhD spond to our brothers and sisters and their families who
Since 1989 Sr. Maureen Sullivan, a Dominican today are incarcerated or detained (because of immigra-
Sister of Hope from New York, has taught theol- tion policies). We cannot stand idly by while the children
ogy and now serves as Professor Emerita at St. journey in despair because of the plight of their parents.
Anselm College in New Hampshire. She is also Today, the Body of Christ is incarcerated, the Body of
a religion consultant for the William H. Sadlier
Publishing Company. Sr. Sullivan has written two books on Christ is detained. As St. Paul states, If one member
Vatican II: 101 Questions and Answers on Vatican II and suffers, all the members suffer. This workshop will ad-
The Road to Vatican II: Key Changes in Theology. She re- dress how we, as ministers and disciples, are called to
mains a popular speaker at the Los Angeles Religious Educa- pastorally respond in our communities to those who are
tion Congress. incarcerated and/or detained.
6-24 RCIA THAT WORKS! 6-28 ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL: THE CASE FOR
Nick Wagner (bio 1-26) ADAPTIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Do RCIA right! Create compelling catechesis in your Madonna Wojtaszek-Healy, PhD (bio 2-26)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Remove road- In 1978, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops pub-
blocks. Build your confidence. Turn seekers into life- lished their statement calling for the full inclusion of
long disciples. Crush the 50 percent dont return myth. persons with disabilities in parish life. An area in which
Invoke the missionary option that transforms every- these individuals have been left out of parish life is
thing! And accomplish all this with the gifts and talents catechesis and sacramental preparation. Dr. Madonna
you already have. Wojtaszek-Healy will explain how catechists can adapt
their curriculum activities to accommodate children with
6-25 SONGS OF JOY AND HOPE FOR CHILDREN all kinds of special needs.
James Wahl (bio 2-22)
We pass our faith from one generation to another through 6-70 NGHA KINH LY CHA DN N CUC BIN
stories and songs of joy and hope. Bring your inner child CI K DIU
and share your joy as we explore songs and strategies LM Giuse-Maria Hong Tin on, SJ (tiu s 1-70)
that affirm young children in their baptismal call, form- Kinh Ly Cha em n s bin ci k diu gia cc
ing practices that encourage full, conscious and active cng on kit hu tin khi lan rng n s bin i x
participation. This is a workshop designed for those who hi trong th gii La Hy thi c i. S bin i y vn
teach young children and for the young at heart as well! tip tc tun trn n mi dn tc qua mi thi i nh
hng su m n suy t, nhn thc v li sng ca h.
Vn l mi khi cu nguyn vi Kinh Ly Cha, ti c
6-26 DISCERN OR DECIDE: HELPING YOUNG PEO- sn sng m lng Thn Kh Cha ku ln trong ti,
PLE KNOW THE DIFFERENCE Abba, Cha i! (Roma 8:14); (Galat 4:6) v dt du ti
In this workshop, we will survey the landscape of youth chm vo huyn nhim trong hng n cu nh Thnh
and young adults today and help examine how they Cha nh cho ti khng?
make decisions in their lives. We will explore practical
methods for accompanying them in learning the spiritual THE MEANING OF THE LORDS PRAYER THAT
practice of discernment in everyday decisions as well LEADS TO MARVELOUS CHANGE
as in figuring out Gods call for their lives. This will in- Fr. Doan Hoang, SJ, STL (bio 1-70)
clude tips for helping young people answer the question: The Lords Prayer led to miraculous conversions in the
Why did God create me? early Christian community, and then spread marvelous
Joan C. Weber social change in the Greco-Roman world. Such conver-
Based in Omaha, Neb., Joan Weber is Project sions have spilled to all peoples of all time, and have
Coordinator for Youth and Family Ministry Ser- had profound influences in their thought, perception and
vices at the Center for Ministry Development lifestyle. As a matter of fact, when I pray with the Lords
(CMD). She is Coordinator for Young Neighbors Prayer, am I ready and willing for Holy Spirit to cry out
in Action, editor of Fashioning Faith (CMDs in me, Abba, Father! (Rom 8:14), and to lead me into
subscription website for lifelong faith formation), and teaches the mystery of salvation that God has willed for me?
the Justice and Service Course in CMDs Certificate in Youth
Ministry Studies. She is a contributing author to several pub-
lications and trains parish leaders in lifelong faith formation
and young adult ministry.
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Alejandro Aguilera-Titus (bio 4-02) major Church feasts/celebrations. These easy to learn
songs are rich in Church teaching and Scripture. They
Pope Francis gives us five clues to better understand how
invite the use of prayerful movement and gesture. You
Jesus evangelizes. These five clues are the linchpin for
will leave filled with the joy of the Gospel and equipped
the spirituality and the methodology of the Fifth Nation-
to creatively share the message of Christ with your chil-
al Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry, a major initia-
dren.
tive of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Over
the next four years, it promises to generate personal and
pastoral conversion for the Church in the United States.
Discover the joy of being missionary disciples in your 7-07 MISSION AND WITNESS: PREPARING GENERA-
parish, ecclesial movement and Catholic organizations! TION Z YOUTH FOR CONFIRMATION
Tom East (bio 5-06)
7-03 BREAKING OPEN ENCOUNTER: FROM THE HEART Theres something special about the generation of youth
OF POPE FRANCIS we work with. They are open to mentors, looking for a
place to belong and are willing to share their gifts. They
Dr. Tony Alonso & Jeanne Cotter (bios 5-01)
are also in need of the Good News of our Catholic faith
Join us for reflection on the background of and inspira- as they take their place as missionary disciples. This
tion for the Saturday afternoon event, Encounter: From workshop will explore a model and process for prepar-
the Heart of Pope Francis. Discover ways to carry the ing youth for confirmation that engages youth today by
prophetic message of Pope Francis into your parish, involving families and the whole faith community.
school and your daily life through song, story and prayer.
(This continues development of Session 5-01.)
7-08 SEVEN SECRETS TO REACH THE HEARTS OF
7-04 PRAY ALWAYS & IN MANY WAYS IN THE PARISH CHILDREN
Steven Ellair (bio 1-07)
David Anderson (bio 5-03)
How can we open up the many and varied pathways to Are you ready to transform the way you approach re-
prayer in the parish? Learn to prepare different types ligious education with children? In this workshop, we
of prayer including celebrations of the Liturgy of the will look at seven keys that will help you reach beyond
Hours, communal contemplative prayer experiences, just enlivening minds and get into the ministry of touch-
and services of prayer for meetings and outreach. Ideas ing hearts. If youve ever wondered just how to begin to
and resources will be provided to enhance daily prayer build faith in a meaningful way with children, then this
and the seasons of parish life. workshop is for you!
7-09 TEACHING MERCY: ACCOMPANYING LGBT STU- 7-12 GOD NEVER TIRES: SINGING THE ASTONISHING
DENTS AND RELENTLESS GRACE OF MERCY
How can Catholic schools fulfill their Catholic mission Singing, praying and celebrating the gift of Gods mer-
and foster an environment where all are truly welcome? cy did not conclude with the end of the Year of Mercy
This workshop will explore the experiences of LGBT called for by Pope Francis. The mercy of God and our
(lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) students in pub- ongoing call to take on the way of lavish compassion
lic and Catholic high schools in light of Church teach- and forgiveness is ongoing, never ending. Let us come
ings on homosexuality. We will share concrete tools together and with the blessing of song-prayers that touch
and consider real scenarios to help educators discern a the heart of the mercy of God, inch closer to infusing our
merciful balance between teaching doctrine and offering lives and the life of the entire Church in being this wit-
pastoral care as they accompany LGBT students through ness to the world.
journeys of self-discovery and self-acceptance. David Haas
Arthur Fitzmaurice, PhD David Haas is an international conference
Freelance speaker and minister Dr. Arthur Fitz speaker, workshop and retreat leader and con-
maurice has served a decade in ministry with cert performer. He serves as Director of The
LGBT Catholics. In addition to professional con- Emmaus Center for Music, Prayer and Ministry,
ferences, his appearances have included many as well as the Animator for Cretin-Derham Hall
regional and national conferences. Dr. Fitz Taiz Prayer Community in St. Paul, Minn. He is also founder
maurice also appears on several YouTube episodes produced and Executive Director of Music and Ministry Alive! a
by the Ignatian News Network. He is recipient of the Los An- formation program for high school and college-age youth.
geles Archdioceses Lumen Christi and the Cardinals Young Haas has composed and produced over 50 collections of
Adult in Ministry awards. original liturgical music and authored more than 35 books.
Rev. Chris Ponnet Zachary Stachowski
Los Angeles-native Fr. Chris Ponnet was or- Zack Stachowski is Music Director at St. Igna-
dained for the Los Angeles Archdiocese in 1983. tius in Ijamsville, Md. A frequent GIA artist, he
Since then, he has served as Director for the has appeared as violinist and vocalist for re-
Archdiocesan Office of Catholic HIV/AIDS Min- cordings by David Haas, Lori True and Stephen
istry. He also serves as Pastor at St. Camillus Petrunak. Stachowski recently released his first
Center for Spiritual Care in Los Angeles. Fr. Ponnet has spo- collection with David Haas called God Never Tires. He co-
ken at the L.A. Congress and at the archdiocesan regional hosts the Open Your Hymnal podcast and is a chief developer
congresses for many years. He has made presentations at Pax of digital education content for the National Association of
Christi Peace and Justice conferences and at local congrega- Pastoral Musicians. He also serves as Music Director for the
tions and meetings around the county. Mid-Atlantic Congress.
7-10 DISCERNING THE WILL OF GOD: AN IGNATIAN 7-13 NEUROSCIENCE AND WELL-BEING: HOW SPIRI-
GUIDE TO CHRISTIAN DECISION-MAKING TUALITY AFFECTS OUR HEALTH AND DNA
Fr. Timothy M. Gallagher, OMV (bio 4-09) Our spiritual habits affect our physical and emotional
Faithful Christians desire to do Gods will in their lives health in a variety of ways. In this session, well explore
but often do not know how. In our Christian tradition, St. recent findings in neuroscience showing how these prac-
Ignatius of Loyola is the primary exponent of a practical tices slow aging in our cells, keep our brains healthy and
teaching on how to discern Gods will. In this workshop, nimble, reduce stress and bring more health, happiness
we will explore that teaching: discerning Gods will in and compassion into our lives. We can then rise up to
the different kinds of choices we face; the foundation use all our God-given gifts to serve and enliven our com-
of discernment; the necessary disposition; the spiritual munities, schools and churches.
means; and the three modes in which Gods will may be Anne Kertz Kernion
discerning clarity beyond doubting, an attraction of the Anne Kertz Kernion is owner and artist of Cards
heart, and a preponderance of reasons. We will examine by Anne, which are sold online and in stores
all these ways through real-life experiences. across the United States and abroad. She has
taught theology at Carlow University in Pitts-
burgh for over a decade, and teaches chemis-
7-11 FAITHFUL WITNESS: THE CHURCH try and religion courses at a local community college. Kertz
Dr. Greer G. Gordon (bio 1-09) Kernion is a public speaker, gives retreats and teaches yoga.
In a world that continues to show its lack of understand- Her latest book is entitled, A Year of Spiritual Companion-
ship.
ing and commitment to the ways of God, Christians stand
in faithful witness to the presence of Christ in its midst.
This workshop will address the theology of church: ec-
clesiology. It will offer insights into the faithful witness IN 1971 the first Youth Rally was held for students
and set the pattern for what has become Youth Day,
of the church, as evidenced by the social teachings. This
workshop is recommended for those engaged in the min- which now annually attracts about 15,000 on the
Thursday opening of the Congress event.
istries of social justice, faith formation and catechesis.
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States have been commissioned to share the faith, yet
our catechetical imagination may need to be re-invigo- as Father who will honor him. Suffering and glory all
rated. Rooted in a long history of creative thinking, the paradoxes to describe Jesus life as Son of Man and Ris-
vocation of a catechetical leader is more than numbers, en Lord. And we, as his beloved followers and friends
programs and curricula; it involves the Spirit shaking living those paradoxes now in our lives, we are Jesus
creativity that scared the first Apostles. Are you ready servants. He is our Lord and we are with him. Amazing-
to be shaken up and to imagine the impossible for the ly we are encouraged: The Father will honor whomever
sustainability of a relevant catechetical future? serves me! We are lifted up together! Rise up!
Margaret Matijasevic
7-19 ENCOUNTER YOUR WAY TOWARD GOOD CHURCH
Margaret Matijasevic is Executive Director of
the National Conference for Catechetical Lead-
ership, based in Washington, D.C. She previ- Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson (bio 6-17)
ously worked for 14 years in parish and diocesan Pope Francis encourages, cajoles and challenges us to
roles in the Los Angeles Archdiocese, focusing encounter! Encounters are not nice, tidy, seemly, proper
on leadership through collaboration and the utilization of or polite. Encounters are real, raw, intimate, vulnerable,
technology to spread the Gospel. She has presented at local,
regional and national gatherings, is published in Catechist mysterious and ... holy. Encounters awaken, provoke,
magazine, writes a column for Catechetical Leader Maga- stretch and ... heal. Encounters inform and infuse and
zine, and appears in a video series. mediate good church. Good church emerges organically
and gracefully out of encounter. So, lets risk encounter
(and encounter always involves risk). Beginning with Je-
7-16 GOING, GOING, GONE THE DYNAMICS OF sus, the Spirit, the communion of saints, each other, the
DISAFFILIATION IN YOUNG CATHOLICS earth ... lets emerge from all these encounters prepared
Robert J. McCarty, DMin (bio 5-19) and passionate to do some really good church together!
Saint Marys Press recently conducted extensive research
with young Catholics who have left the Church. This ses- 7-20 HOW BIG IS YOUR BUT? (EXCUSE ME, LORD!)
sion will identify the underlying dynamics that lead to
disaffiliation, describe the factors that reinforce those dy- Rev. R. Tony Ricard, MTh, MDiv (bio 2-01)
namics, and examine the implications for parish life, lit- Over the years, we have all discovered ways to make
urgy and pastoral ministry. We will hear about these issues excuses for why we do or why we dont do the things
from young adults in their own words and voices. And we that we know we ought to do. How often do we delay
will also propose pastoral strategies that enhance affilia- in answering Gods call because his call may cause us
tion and engagement with the faith community. discomfort or call us outside of our comfort zones? Al-
though we have all said yes to God, many of us say. others. What was that fraction of a moment like when
Yes, Lord, but This interactive workshop will help they witnessed the unimaginable? Have we experienced
examine our excuses for delaying. It will help us finally a similar unveiling of the sacred in our own lives? This
reflect on the question: How big is your but...? presentation will explore this unimaginable experi-
ence when hope is reborn, when lives are changed for-
ever. Like Mary Magdalene and the disciples on the road
7-21 RE-IMAGINING PARISH LIFE IN THE LIGHT OF that first Easter, we too are called to go and tell this great
EVANGELIZATION news to others, to be missionary disciples of the Gospel.
Dr. John M. Rinaldo, DMin (bio 5-24)
Can we just be honest for a second? Catholic minis- 7-25 NO MORE VOLUNTEERS: GETTING PARISHION
try is not forming intentional disciples in the way we
ERS TO SEE THEMSELVES AS MISSIONARY DIS-
hoped it would. More than a decade of research bares
CIPLES
this truth out. Evangelization calls us to reach out to the Joan C. Weber (bio 6-25)
unchurched and engage them in the life of Christ. Small
tweaks and changes are not enough to have the impact This workshop counters the idea of recruiting volunteers
that we are hoping for. We must reimagine and restruc- for parish ministries with the concept of parishioners liv-
ture our model of ministry. If youre ready to change the ing out their call to be, in Pope Francis words, mission-
way you do ministry, then this session is for you. ary disciples. We will look at strategies for challenging
all parishioners to get involved in at least one ministry
through the lens of stewardship. The faith community
7-22 THE VOCATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE: really does have all the gifts needed to offer all the ser-
BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS vices required from youth ministry to grief support,
Fr. Donald Senior, CP (bio 1-23) from hospitality to evangelization. We just need to in-
vite, affirm and challenge our people.
Some view the institutional dimensions of the Church as
a deviation from the spiritual ideal intended by Christ in
founding his community, and therefore, various forms 7-26 CALLED, GIFTED AND FRUITFUL: THE TRANS-
of administrative service are viewed as something of a FORMING POWER OF LIVING THE MISSION OF
necessary evil rather than Christian discipleship. This JESUS
workshop will make the case that the various tasks of Sherry A. Weddell (bio 2-23)
administrative service are, in fact, an authentic and es- As St. Pope John Paul II understood: God with his call
sential form of Christian ministry in order for the Church reaches the heart of each individual, and the Spirit, who
to thrive and carry out its mission to the world. abides deep within each disciple, gives himself to each
Christian with different charisms and special signs.
7-23 WHY WOULD AN ALL-LOVING GOD ALLOW This session is an introduction to helping each disciple
SUFFERING? HOW TO SUFFER WELL THROUGH embrace the charisms entrusted to him or her and the call
CHRISTIAN FAITH of God that comes with the gift.
Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, SJ, PhD (bio 3-25)
The problem of suffering presents a significant obstacle 7-70 M MARIA TRONG I SNG PHNG V V
to faith among many young people, because they do not SNG KNH CA GIO HI
understand why a loving God would allow it and they Linh Mc Phm c Thnh (tiu s 3-70)
do not know how to suffer well. In this session, Fr. Robert V M l M Thin Cha, c Trinh N Maria c mt v
Spitzer will explain the five steps of how to transform suf- tr c bit gia cc v thnh, v thc s, gia tt c cc
fering into faith: the Resurrection perspective; spontane- sinh vt. Bui hi tho s tm hiu v phn tch cc kinh
ous prayers; managing anxiety; optimizing the opportuni- nguyn phng v v nghi thc sung knh m Gio Hi
ties in suffering; and following the Holy Spirit. He will tn knh c Trinh N Maria trong sut hai ngn nm
then address how to help young people understand why qua; v c bit lm th no cc nghi thc o c i
God would allow suffering the conditions of human vi c M lun gip a chu1nbg ta n gn vi Tnh
freedom as well as the need for challenge, vulnerability, Yu Cu Chuc hn.
courage and self-sacrifice in human self-actualization.
MARY IN THE LITURGICAL AND DEVOTIONAL
7-24 GO TO MY DISCIPLES ... AND TELL THEM! LIFE OF THE CHURCH
Rev. Thinh Duc Pham (bio 3-70)
Sr. Maureen Sullivan, OP, PhD (bio 6-22)
As the Mother of God, the Virgin Mary has a unique po-
These are the words the Risen Christ spoke to Mary sition among the saints, indeed, among all creatures. We
Magdalene, and also to two disciples on the road to Em- will examine and analyze how throughout the centuries
maus. The Gospels relate that the initial sadness of these the Church has exalted her in liturgical and devotional
three disciples was turned into utter joy upon recogniz- practices, and how these forms of piety toward Mary
ing the Christ ... and their first act was to go and tell help bring us closer to her Son, Jesus Christ.
Workshops
rise up into a new mature religious consciousness. Per- 8-06 RISE UP, YOU TRIBES OF THE CHURCH!
haps the late-Middle Ages poet Dante has some helpful
wisdom for us to use in these uncertain times. Msgr. Raymond East (bio 2-08)
8-03 DEEPENING OUR APPRECIATION OF THE RES- 8-07 WEARY AND WAITING: NURTURING HOPE
URRECTION OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JE- DURING TRANSITIONS
SUS CHRIST Becky Eldredge (bio 3-11)
Rev. John C. Cusick (bio 1-04) Have you ever found yourself in a situation where it is
Two weeks after the Religious Education Congress ends, hard to hold onto hope? At times lifes journey feels like
we will gather in our churches to celebrate the Resurrec- stepping out into total darkness. Anyone who has faced a
tion of Christ on Easter Sunday. This workshop will take time of serious transition knows how this can feel. Hope
us through the Resurrection narratives in the Gospels is the candle of faith that scatters the darkness and sees
that we will hear at Mass. We will uncover the power us through the Paschal Mystery. Becky Eldredge, an Ig-
of the symbolic language and subtle references to the natian-trained spiritual director and retreat leader, shows
earlier life of Christ found in these narratives. Hopefully, you how to nurture hope, to explore your deepest desires
we might discover the intensity of faith found in his dis- when the way forward seems unclear so that you can
ciples and say proudly with them, We have seen the find the path you were meant to follow and become the
Lord! person you were created to be.
8-08 RISE UP! RE-THINKING PARISH BEREAVEMENT 8-12 ENGAGING THE NONES: EVANGELIZATION OF
MINISTRY FOR THE FUTURE THE INACTIVE AND DISAFFECTED
Amy Florian (bio 5-07) Paul Jarzembowski (bio 5-13)
In our death-denying society, people are increasingly The fastest growing religious groups in the United States
planning a celebration of life instead of a funeral or are the unaffiliated: the nones who do not connect with
doing away with rituals altogether. Afterward, many any faith community, closely followed by inactive and
mourners feel abandoned and alone as they struggle disaffected Catholics who have detached from the prac-
with their grief. How can our parishes do a better job of tice of the faith. But hope is not lost. There are creative
supporting our families through the experience of death? and compassionate ways to engage these men and wom-
Learn the essential elements to implement from the Or- en, many of them in the Millennial Generation. This ses-
der of Christian Funerals with ways to explain the vari- sion will give insights and tools for Catholics looking
ous rites to families. Learn an integrated model for how to reconnect the disconnected, using key learnings from
your parish bereavement ministry can serve and comfort the work of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and
people in the long term. Find out how to not only com- the upcoming synod on Young People, the Faith, and
fort those who mourn, but touch hearts and change lives. Vocational Discernment.
8-09 IMAGINE THAT! PRAYING WITH THE IMAGINA- 8-13 TRANSFORMING PARISHES INTO COMMUNI-
TION TIES OF DISCIPLES
Anne Frawley-Mangan (bio 3-12)
Fr. Satish Joseph (bio 6-13)
Albert Einstein said that imagination is more important
Midway through his seminary training, Fr. Satish Joseph
than knowledge. This is so true when it comes to prayer!
came to new realizations about discipleship. As he often
Anne Frawley-Mangan will take you on a creative jour-
says, My primary calling is not to the priesthood, but
ney through a variety of prayer styles that engage the
to be a disciple. My priesthood is an expression of my
imagination. You will learn a variety of ways of praying
discipleship. Using his pastoral experience at Our Lady
to share in your school and religious education programs.
of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Ohio, Fr. Joseph
will share insights for taking the individual call to dis-
8-10 MULTICULTURAL HALOS: SAINTS AND EVERY- cipleship and forming communities of disciples. Over
DAY HOLINESS the year, under his pastorship, the parish has developed a
Sr. Bridget Haase, OSU (bio 5-09) new consciousness of being a community of disciples. In
this session, Fr. Joseph will share step-by-step strategies
Me, a saint? Hardly! Yet, in this session, we will look
for transforming parishes into communities of disciples.
at the lives of three saints who affirm the holiness of
our own experiences. They, as we will one day, have
exchanged their crosses, challenges and longings for a 8-14 CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT: PRE-CATECHUME-
crown of glory. Come, hear what they can teach us and NATE PERIOD WITH CHILDREN
leave feeling encouraged! Blessie La Scola (bio 5-15)
Working with children in search of a relationship with
8-11 SAINTS-IN-THE-MAKING: STORYTELLING FOR A Christ and the Church is challenging. When given the
NEW GENERATION OF EVANGELISTS time for trust to develop, to form bonds within a commu-
Lisa M. Hendey (bio 6-12) nity, to have a sense of Gods presence in their lives and
How can we inspire our children and teens to not only be supported by family and members of the parish, the
know and love their Catholic faith, but to share it with children begin to have an awareness of faith. The period
others? In this session, well examine how to educate and of the Pre-catechumenate offers children a foundation to
inspire todays wired generation to look to the saints be built upon as they move into the next periods of the
as role models for the courage and mission-mindedness process. It is important that we offer the Rite of Christian
to rise up and boldly encounter a world greatly in need Initiation process within Gods time and not our own.
of their gifts. Looking at saints who made a difference,
this session will empower us and the families we serve to 8-15 LITURGICAL FLOW: UNDERSTANDING THE KEY
identify and be empowered by our spiritual gifts to serve TO EXCELLENT LITURGY
our Church, our communities and our world.
Diana Macalintal (bio 5-16)
If your Sunday liturgy is good, but you want it to be
IN 1970 the Confraternity of Catholic Doctrine Con-
gress moved to the Anaheim Convention Center. (The
great, you may need better liturgical and musical flow.
Its a concept difficult to define yet simple to implement
cities of Orange County were still part of the Los Ange- once you know what to look for. Learn how to spot the
les Archdiocese). It was only six years later that the Di- obstacles and unblock your way to excellent liturgy that
ocese of Orange was established on March 24, 1976. fully engages the assembly in word, music and action.
Workshops
Education Congress Film Showcase. Fr. Schmidt currently
strate marked concern about the state of the world and serves as Assisting Priest at both Holy Family Parish in South
are hungry for meaningful change. In this session, we Pasadena and at St. Francis de Sales in Sherman Oaks, Calif.
will explore essential strategies for tapping into the mis-
sionary zeal of todays youth. Learn how to inspire a cre-
ative leadership in young people to serve and act justly, 8-20 HOW TO BECOME A SAINT IN FIVE EASY STEPS
with great love, to help change our world for the good
of all. Discover two new programs from Catholic Relief Bob Perron (bio 5-22)
Services Pray Out Loud and Stand and Lead aimed In a culture of instant results and doing less to gain more,
at helping young people understand the global mission it is easy to let our faith fall into that trap. Growing in
of our Church and mobilize their peers for the common holiness is not a five-step process it is a relationship.
good. Growing in holiness is rooted in love and enriched
Ted Miles though prayer. In this session, we will explore together
Baltimore native Ted Miles Jesuit influence led keys to enriching our faith and sharing it with our family.
to a two-year position in Belize and Guatemala
with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. For nearly 30
years since then, he has served in parish min- 8-21 EXCELLENCE IN MINISTRY: BEST PRACTICES
istry, Catholic high school education and arch- FOR SUCCESSFUL CATECHETICAL LEADER-
diocesan leadership development. Miles has worked for
Catholic Relief Services as Relationship Manager for Youth SHIP
and Religious Education, and as coordinator of the agencys Modern parish catechetical leadership is filled with many
youth outreach in the United States for 10 years. He speaks joys and many challenges. In 2017, Tom Quinlan was
nationally and internationally on behalf of CRS. asked to write the book on what effective catecheti-
Sergio Lopez cal leadership looks like today. A diocesan director and
Musician and speaker, Sergio Lopez is a former former parish Director of Religious Education, he brings
youth minister and worship leader from the Los experience and insights to explore best practices (in ar-
Angeles Archdiocese. He has presented at the eas including marketing, administration, planning, and
Los Angeles Religious Education Congress and catechist and parent formation) to thrive in this privi-
Regional Congresses as well as at the Fresno leged ministry role. This session will emphasize evan-
Diocesan Youth Day, the Christian Leadership Institute in gelization and missionary discipleship (in the spirit of
Santa Barbara, Calif., and the Center for Ministry and De- Pope Francis). Come with your real-life questions! Open
velopment in Buffalo, N.Y. He has worked for Catholic Relief
Services since 2014 as a Relationship Manager and is based to current and aspiring parish leaders.
in Simi Valley, Calif.
8-22 THE KERYGMA ENIGMA-TRANSFORMATION- 8-26 FINDING COURAGE A WAY FOR CATHOLICS
AL MINISTRY WITH SAME-SEX ATTRACTIONS
Julianne Stanz (bio 5-25) Come and learn how Courage, the international aposto-
We are rediscovering the role of the kerygma (from the late, was created to help Catholics with same-sex attrac-
Greek, meaning preaching) in our ministry efforts. With- tions by creating a group that weaves spirituality and fel-
out the proclamation of the kerygma, our evangelization lowship that follows the 12 Step Programs for Recovery.
and discipleship efforts will not be fruitful for it is the This session will cover the basic components of Courage
kerygma that awakens the missionary disciple. But what and some of Fr. Ed Benioffs pastoral experience as Di-
is the kerygma and how does it transform us from being rector of the Los Angeles Courage Chapter.
consumers of faith to being active disciples who engage Fr. Edward Benioff
in mission? In this workshop, participants will experi-
ence the kerygma through Scripture, reflection, music Fr. Ed Benioff, a Los Angeles native, didnt enter
the priesthood until his late 30s, after a previ-
and imagery and leave with practical materials on how ous career as a teacher. Since his ordination, he
to apply the kerygma in their life and in their ministry. has served the Los Angeles Archdiocese at Holy
Trinity Church in San Pedro and as Chaplain at
Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance. Fr. Benioff most
8-23 RISE UP, BROKEN PEOPLE! A REVOLUTION OF recently left the position as Director of the Office of New Evan-
gelization for the Los Angeles Archdiocese to become Pastor at
TENDERNESS the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills, Calif.
David Wells (bio 2-24)
In his encyclicals, Pope Francis writes about the frailties
and fragility of people. He wants the Church to be care- 8-70 VIN NGC TRAI
ful with people. In his teachings, he has described what Tin S Quyn Di (tiu s 4-70)
some people have called a revolution of tenderness. Mt ht ct lt vo trong con s s gy ra mt vt thng.
In this workshop, we will consider how two principles Con s phi chu au n v mt mt thi gian di, dng
accompaniment and discernment can help us to be cht x c trong chnh mnh n bao bc ly ht ct, bin
tender in our dealings with people. In this way, we can ht ct thnh vin ngc qu. Ln ln trong mt x hi
engage with the wonderfully complicated situations a vn ho, con ci chng ta nhng ngi tr M gc
we confront. Through the pursuit of tenderness, we will Vit c th gy au kh cho chng ta. Vic hn gn vt
reconsider how we can help to revive our ministries and thng ny cn c s gng cng v thi gian lu di, t
restore the dignity of young and old alike, and together, c th a n mt kt qu tuyt vi.
to gently heal a fragile world.
THE PEARL
Professor Quyen-Di (bio 4-70)
8-24 WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF REFORM: THE
When a hard grain of sand cuts into the soft tissues of an
WESTERN CHURCH IN THE 14TH CENTURY
oyster, the oyster spends a long time building layer upon
Fr. Thomas C. Weston, SJ (bio 5-27) layer of nacre to deal with the harsh intruder, resulting
In this workshop, we will take a look at a most chaotic in a precious pearl. Growing up in multiple cultures, our
and desperate period of the life in the Western Church: children young Vietnamese Americans can leave us
violence, corruption and greed from top to bottom mark feeling hurt. Healing this wound requires much work
the long days of the 14th century. In an age of war, cli- and much time, and may produce a precious result. We
mate change and disease, women and men respond with will discuss the steps of this pearl-making, including the
hard work and prayer and sacrifice to lead the Church excruciating patience it requires.
out of the pit. We will review the papacy in France, the
Western Schism, the saints and the scholars.
Espaol
P. Christopher Bazyouros, Director, Oficina de Educacin Religiosa 1:00 - 2:30 pm 5a Sesin de Conferencias
3:00 - 4:30 pm 6a Sesin de Conferencias
QU ES EL CONGRESO DE EDUCACIN RELIGIOSA? 5:15 pm Servicios de Oracin y
El Congreso de Educacin Religiosa de Los ngeles es el evento ms grande de su clase en los Liturgias Eucarsticas
Estados Unidos. Su objetivo contina siendo el de ofrecer capacitacin y formacin espiritual a 8:00 pm Concierto (Arena)
aquellas personas involucradas en el ministerio catequtico y otros ministerios relacionados con Celebracin del Da de
la catequesis. Hoy en da, sin embargo, el Congreso va ms all de la formacin de los educadores San Patricio
religiosos. El Congreso congrega a ms de 40,000 participantes durante los cuatro das en que se 8:30 pm Iluminaciones Sagradas
celebra, ofreciendo 300 conferencias con una amplia gama de temas sobre la espiritualidad, msica (Convenciones 213)
religiosa, desarrollo personal, estudios bblicos y catequesis. 9:00 pm Oracin taiz
(Convenciones 303)
Regstrese ya a este enriquecedor fin de semana, vital para el crecimiento y formacin de ministros 9:00 pm - 12:00 Baile (Marriott)
de la iglesia. Complete el formulario de inscripcin que se encuentra en la parte interna de la con
traportada de este cuaderno. Tambin puede visitarnos en el internet en www.RECongress.org; all DOMINGO 18 DE MARZO
puede usar su tarjeta de crdito para pagar su inscripcin. 8:00 - 11:00 am Inscripcin
8:00 - 9:30 am Liturgia Eucarstica
LUGAR Y PRECIO
(Arena)
El Congreso de Educacin Religiosa se lleva a cabo en las instalaciones del Centro de Convenciones 10:00 - 11:30 am 7a Sesin de Conferencias
de Anaheim, ubicado en 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, California, al Sur de Disneyland y 11:30 - 1:00 pm ALMUERZO
Disney California Adventure. 11:45 - 12:30 pm Msica (Arena)
COSTO: $70 (antes del 26 de enero, 2018); $80 (despus del 26 de enero, 2018). El costo de ins ValLimar Jansen & amigos
cripcin cubre la admisin a todos los eventos: exposiciones, conciertos, liturgias de los tres das y Msica (Sala B)
a las conferencias (debe de presentar sus boletos de inscripcin para entrar a stas). Anna Betancourt, Rodolfo
NOTA: Si no ha enviado su formulario de inscripcin antes del 23 de febrero del 2018, inscribirse Lpez y Estela Garca-Lpez
por internet o en el Centro de Convenciones. Inscripciones por internet se cerraran a las 9 am el 1:00 - 2:30 pm 8a Sesin de Conferencias
domingo del Congreso. 3:30 pm Liturgia Eucarstica (Arena)
NUEVA SALA ACC NORTE SE ABRE
La construccin en el Centro de Convenciones de Anaheim que
LITURGIAS
El Congreso anualmente ofrece
comenz en el verano de 2015 se dio a conocer en el evento de una serie de liturgias de carcter
corte de cinta el 26 de septiembre de 2017 y ser utilizado como diferente. El Congreso 2018 of
uno de los lugares para RECongress 2018! Durante los ltimos dos rece 14 liturgias eucarsticas,
aos, el Centro de Convenciones ha experimentado otra expansin. incluso cuidado de la tierra,
La antigua zona de estacionamiento 1 (adyacente a la Arena), es el espaol, indonesio, la iglesia
sitio de su ltimo proyecto. Esta expansin el sptimo desde su en los mrgenes y la misa de la
apertura en 1967 aade 200,000 pies cuadrados de espacio de re compasin, nigeriano y vietna
unin configurable y tambin aade un estacionamiento adicional. mitas.
(Consulte la pgina 22)
CONFERENCISTAS
SAGRADAS
Una caracterstica anual en el
En colaboracin con el Cen
ter for Religion and Spiritual
ity de la universidad de Loyola
Congreso es Iluminaciones Sa- Marymount, presentamos una
gradas: Una coreografa msti- serie de ficcin, documentales
ca de luz y sonido. Aqu, Hna. y pelculas de dibujos anima
Marie Tulacz, SND, incorpora dos, cuyos elementos temticos
su ms reciente fotografa de se basa en la Doctrina Social
bellas artes y reflexin litrgica. Catlica, la espiritualidad y la
(sbado por la noche) teologa. (viernes por la tarde)
Espaol
Espaol
Hermanas y hermanos,
Qu emocin me da dirigirme a ustedes para unirme a la bienvenida de nuestro Congreso de Educacin
Religiosa 2018: Levntate! Rise Up! Hy ng Ln!
Como ya estamos acostumbrados, este magno evento nos ofrece la oportunidad de celebrar nuestra fe, de
reflexionar sobre sus misterios y de desafiar nuestra comodidad para salir a encontrarnos con el rostro de
Cristo pintado en toda la creacin. El evangelio del quinto domingo de cuaresma nos llama a levantarnos
y a salir de cualquier agujero donde sea que nos encontremos.
Me imagino a Lzaro: yerto y bien acomodado en la obscuridad de la tumba. De repente una voz fuerte
y a la vez sublime Levntate, sal de all! no solo retumbaba en las paredes de aquella fosa, sino
que actuaba como el ms avanzado desfibrilador en el corazn de aquel muerto. A tal grado, que en un
instante Lzaro retom su vida y se puso a vivirla. Ser un enorme placer volver a encontrarnos para
recibir esa sacudida en nuestro corazn para que, igual que Lzaro, vivamos nuestras vidas con sentido y
con decisin.
Hermanos y hermanas al servicio del pueblo de Dios, empecemos a prepararnos para disfrutar del
congreso, para alimentar nuestra alma con la oracin y la eucarista y para enriquecer nuestra fe con los
mltiples talleres disponibles.
En la paz de Cristo y al servicio de su pueblo,
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1-53 La escucha profunda: Como camino hacia (*) - Hna. Karla Felix-Rivera
la unin, transformacin y sanacin (*) 2-53 Seleccin de msica apropiada para la Misa 3-54 Camino del amor (*)
- Elsy Arvalo - Santiago Fernndez - Rev. Jos-Romn Flecha Andrs
1-54 Familia, t eres formadora de discpulos 2-54 Los jvenes: La vocacin y la misin del
catequista (*) - Ricardo Grzona 3-55 Importancia de tener experiencias de vol
misioneros! (*) - Mara Covarrubias untariado en la catequesis (*)
1-55 La inmigracin y el amor al prximo (*) 2-55 Movimiento de trabajo de la iglesia a - Juan Carlos Montenegro
- Dr. Cecilia Gonzlez Andrieu formando discpulos misioneros (*)
- Christina Lamas 3-56 La comunicacin como misin de la Iglesia
1-56 La espiritualidad de Francisco a la Luz de (*) - Mons. Lucio Ruiz
la Palabra (*) - Marcelo Murua 2-56 Levntate y camina (*) - Rev. Peter Neeley
2-57 La formacin de los evangelios en el impe 3-57 La familia y los sacramentos de iniciacin
1-57 La Iglesia que fund Jess (*) rio romano (*) - Mario Romero (*) - Dra. Dora Tobar Mensbrugghe
- P. Clodomiro Siller-Acua 3-58 Catlico y gay: Respuestas a las preguntas
2-58 El seor escucha al clamor de su pueblo:
1-58 Santa alegra: La espiritualidad franciscana El ecumenismo, una respuesta unida a pastorales ms bsicas (*)
de gozo (*) - P. Augustino Torres la necesidad de los marginalizados (*) - Yunuen Trujillo y P. Carlos Alarcn
1-59 Las nuevas Agar: Mujeres migrantes como - Rev. Alexia Salvatierra, Dr. Juan Mar- 3-59 Los retos de la cultura plural actual a la
sujeto de liberacin (*) - Mara Torres Perez tnez, P. Michael Gutierrez cristologa (*) - P. Gabino Uribarri Bilbao
2-59 Con Cristo vuestra tristeza se convertir en
gozo! (Jn 16,20) (*) - Lic. Juan Saju
paz (*) - Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Chvez sobre otros (*) Julia Cano Valero
7-54 Dialogo de sanacin (*) 8-54 Orando y cantando la alegra del Seor (*)
- Rita Chairez y Amalia Molina Cortina - Santiago Fernndez y Constanza
7-55 Comprometiendo jvenes en la evangeli Palomo de Fernndez
zacin (*) - Ivn Daz 8-55 El catecumenado de adultos no bautizados
principio de renovacin de la catequesis hoy
7-56 Catequesis adaptiva: Padres de familia son (*) - P. Manuel Jimnez Rodrguez
recursos indispensables! (*) 8-56 Nuevas dinmicas de migracin, refugio y
- Peter Ductrm
lo que la Iglesia esta haciendo
7-57 Un sacerdote en YouTube, experiencia de (*) Richard Jones
evangelizacin en la periferia digital (*) 8-57 Del jbilo a la contemplacin: La oracin
- Rev. Daniel Pajuelo Vzquez personal y comunitaria por medio del canto
7-58 Abogados ... en crisis! (*) - Rafael Moreno
- Abundio Parra Sanchez 8-58 Levantemos nuestra voz! (*)
7-59 Hombres y mujeres nuevas por la vida del - Mara Elena Ocegueda Jurez
Espritu (Rom 8,11-17) (*) Lic. Juan Saju 8-59 Acepta que Dios te ama: El principio de la
7-60 La riqueza de la Vigilia Pascual (*) fe y la liberacin del mal (*)
- P. Richard Vega - Dra. Dora Tobar Mensbrugghe
Espaol
Es un conferencista y escritor reconocido a nivel nal sobre la catequesis, la familia y el matrimonio. Covarrubias
nacional como telogo prctico y pastoralista en es Presidenta de la Federacin Nacional para la Catequesis con
contextos multiculturales. Actualmente, Aguilera-Titus es Direc- Hispanos. Catequista Maestra desde 1995 en los programas de
tor de la Pastoral Hispana en Estados Unidos Bajo, el Secretari- formacin bsica y avanzada de catequistas. Presentadora en
ado de la Diversidad Cultural en la Iglesia (USCCB) y Director congresos de catequesis regionales y locales.
del Quinto Encuentro Nacional de Pastoral Hispana/Latina es el
responsable nacional de la pastoral hispana bajo es Secretariado 1-55 LA INMIGRACIN Y EL AMOR AL PRXIMO
para la Diversidad Cultural en la Iglesia (USCCB). Adems, es
Profesor Adjunto en la Universidad de Dallas en Texas y es can- Rojo o azul, a favor o en contra, exclusin o santuario?
didato al Doctorado en Ministerio en la Universidad de Barry. Es posible interpretar lo que requiere la fe en relacin
al prjimo de muchas formas, o solo de una? Es los Es
tados Unidos una tierra perfecta llena de oportunidades
1-53 LA ESCUCHA PROFUNDA: COMO CAMINO y libertad, o una comunidad que tiene que examinar su
HACIA LA UNIN, TRANSFORMACIN Y SAN- conciencia y decidir ser mejor? La profesora Cecilia
ACIN Gonzalez-Andrieu presenta estas inquietudes a la luz de
La escucha profunda es esencial para descubrir nuestra la historia y la situacin actual, llamando a una respuesta
verdadera identidad y vivir en unin y armona con Dios verdaderamente cristiana de todas las personas de buena
y su creacin. El acto de vivir despiertos y atentos a la voluntad.
comunicacin de Dios nos ayuda a fundar nuestras vidas Dra. Cecilia Gonzlez-Andrieu
en la roca slida de su amor que nos sostiene en todos
La Dra. Cecilia Gonzlez-Andrieu es una profe-
momentos de nuestras vidas. Jess nos da tantos ejem sora de teologa en Loyola Marymount University
plos de la importancia de este tipo de escucha no solo en Los ngeles. Su trabajo en educacin, investig-
en su relacin con Dios, sino tambin en la manera que acin y accin comunitaria se enfoca en entrelazar
pudo escuchar y sanar durante su ministerio. Esta sesin la teologa sistemtica, la tica y justicia social, la
teologa latina y las artes. Escritora galardona, sus libros son 1-58 SANTA ALEGRA: LA ESPIRITUALIDAD FRAN-
Bridge to Wonder: Art as a Gospel of Beauty y Teaching CISCANA DE GOZO
Global Theologies: Power & Praxis, adems de muchos artcu-
los. Dra. Gonzalez-Andrieu es conocida ensayista para la revista San Francisco imparti al mundo una espiritualidad in
America y es parte de la Junta Directiva del Ignatian Solidarity olvidable. Y los santos de la Comunidad Franciscana han
Network. Ha presentado charlas en mltiples ocasiones y en todo transmitido el mismo amor hacia los pobres, una alegra
el pas. inapagable y una devocin a Cristo en los pobres. Esta
conferencia hablara un poco de esa espiritualidad.
P. Agustino Torres, CFR
1-56 LA ESPIRITUALIDAD DE FRANCISCO A LA LUZ Originalmente del sur de Texas y descendencia
DE LA PALABRA mexicana, el P. Agustino Torres es Director de
Presentacin integral de la Espiritualidad que el papa Evangelizacin de los Frailes Franciscanos de la
Francisco nos transmite con sus palabras y su vida. Ire Renovacin en el Bronx, New York, y ahora sirve
mos relacionando las enseanzas y gestos de Francisco como miembro del Consejo General para su comu-
con textos de la Biblia, descubriendo una espiritualidad nidad. P. Torres ha fundado y ayudado a establecer iniciativas
como el Hospital San Benito Jos para los Pobres en Honduras,
que nace, se nutre y vive de la Palabra de Dios. En el el Subterrneo Catlico en la Ciudad de Nueva York, el Refugio
captulo final de Evangelii Gaudium, su programa de Renovacin St. Anthony en el Bronx y es fundador y Presidente
para la Iglesia de nuestros das, Francisco comparte de Corazn Puro y Latinos por la Vida. l predica regularmente
sus reflexiones acerca del Espritu de la Nueva Evan en diferentes partes del mundo.
gelizacin. En estas enseanzas y en sus gestos de vida,
centraremos nuestra bsqueda de la Espiritualidad que
propone Francisco, para ahondar sus races en la Palabra 1-59 LAS NUEVAS AGAR: MUJERES MIGRANTES
de Dios. COMO SUJETO DE LIBERACIN
En esta conferencia, reconoceremos el protagonismo de
Marcelo A. Murua las mujeres migrantes como agentes de cambio y trans
Naci en Bariloche, Argentina, Marcelo Murua es formacin social, como sujetos de evangelizacin y no
un catequista y formador laico con 25 aos de expe- como objetos de la misma. Nos inspiraran en el taller
riencia en cursos de formacin de biblia, catequesis los relatos de algunas mujeres bblicas que conectaremos
y espiritualidad, presenciales ya distancia. Espe-
cialista en diseo de Cursos de Formacin Pastoral con las luchas, sueos, rebeldas y aportaciones de las
por internet, con ms de 25 cursos en linea. Murua es miembro de mujeres migrantes en nuestros contextos. Leer creyente
la Sociedad de Catequetas Latinoamericanos (SCALA) y Coordi- mente la historia de la liberacin de las mujeres a partir
nador Escuela Diaconado y Equipo de Animacin Bblica en la de experiencias concretas de mujeres migrantes.
Dicesis de Bariloche, Argentina. Ha publicado ms de 30 libros
para distintas editoriales de habla hispana. Mara Jos Torres Prez
Pepa Torres Prez, una religiosa de la Congregacin
Apostlicas del Corazn de Jess, es profesora en
el Instituto Superior Pastoral de Madrid, Espaa
1-57 LA IGLESIA QUE FUND JESS y Coordinadora del Seminario Interdisciplinar
Nuestra Iglesia Jess la prepar durante su ministerio, de Mujeres en dilogo. Tambin es miembro de la
Jess se hizo de un grupo de 12 discpulos. Mientras Asociacin de telogas de Espaa (ATE) y de la Asociacin de
realizaba su misin Jess iba respondiendo a las preo telogas de Europa (ESWRT). Torres recibi el premio Albacete
cupaciones de la gente que encontraba, tambin dando en el ao 2000 por el movimiento asociativo de mujeres por la
promocin de los derechos de las mujeres presas. Tambin el pre-
seales y haciendo milagros. Sus discpulos y un grupo mio Alandar en el ao 2009 por la promocin de los derechos de
de mujeres lo acompaaban y eran testigos del ministe las personas migrantes.
rio de Jess. Antes de llegar a Jerusaln, Jess dialoga
con sus discpulos, y es entonces cuando anuncia la fun
dacin de su Iglesia, le concede autoridad, y le promete
que perdurara hasta el final. EN 1983 Mons. Lloyd Torgerson (a
la derecha) se convirti en Director de la
P. Clodomiro L. Siller-Acua Oficina de Educacin Religiosa en 1983.
Nacido en Saltillo Coahuila, Mxico, el Padre En su personal se encontraba la Hna.
Clodomiro Siller es sacerdote diocesano de Tehuan- Edith Prendergast, RSC (a la izquierda),
tepec. Coordinador del rea de investigacin y Con- que fue Consultora del Ministerio de
sultora del Centro Nacional de Misiones Indgenas Jovenes y se convertira en la primera
en la Ciudad de Mxico, donde colabora desde hace
40 aos. Fue Secretario Ejecutivo de la Comisin Episcopal de
mujer nombrada como
Pastoral Indgena del Episcopado Mexicano y Director del Cen- Directora Asociada de la Oficina de Edu-
tro Nacional de Misiones Indgenas. l asesora a varias dicesis cacin Religiosa. En 1985, Mons. Torger-
de Mxico, Amrica Latina y los Estados Unidos. son contrat a Adrian Whitaker como co-
ordinadora de tiempo completo para el
evento. Whitaker fue Coordinadora del
Congreso por 18 aos y se retir despus
del Congreso de 2003.
Espaol
Dra. Mara Pilar Aquino, es profesora de teologa Cmo te llama Dios a servir hoy? Es cuando escucha
y estudios religiosos en la Universidad de San Di- mos el llamado que encontramos claridad, alegra y grat
ego, California. Ella tiene ms de 30 aos de tra- itud. Parte de discernir el llamado de Dios es entender
bajo como profesora universitaria y conferencista cmo trabajar para fomentar a discpulos misioneros, y
en prominentes foros nacionales e internacionales. eso implica dejarnos a nosotros mismos para escuchar
Actualmente presta servicios profesionales en la Academia de
Telogos Hispanos/Latinos de los Estados Unidos, en el Comit
verdaderamente, crecer en fidelidad y confiar a donde
lnternacional del Foro Mundial de Teloga y Liberacin, y es Dios nos est llamando a estar presentes para servir y
Vice-Presidenta de la Sociedad Teolgica Catlica de Amrica. ser testigos. Caminemos con el deseo de comenzar cada
da preguntando A qu me est llamando Dios a hacer
hoy? e invitar a otros a hacer lo mismo.
2-53 SELECCIN DE MSICA APROPIADA PARA LA
MISA Christina Lamas
En esta sesin, Santiago Fernndez hablara de los crite Christina Lamas entr en el campo del ministerio
de adolescentes despus de 10 aos de voluntariado
rios para la seleccin de msica litrgica apropiada, la
en su parroquia de origen. Ella ocup los puestos de
forma en la que el canto litrgico debe unificar a la par Directora Asociada y Coordinadora de Divisin de
roquia, la diferencia entre msica cristiana de alabanza la Pastoral Juvenil de la Oficina de Educacin Reli-
y msica litrgica apta para nuestra Misa catlica, el giosa de la Arquidicesis de Los ngeles. Lamas se ha presentado
repertorio musical balanceado, el uso de diferentes in a audiencias regionales, nacionales e internacionales. Con ms
strumentos y ritmos en la Misa y la participacin de la de 20 aos de experiencia en la catequesis y el ministerio juvenil,
asamblea reunida. Esta conferencia se basa en los docu ahora es Directora Ejecutiva de la Federacin Nacional de Pas-
toral Juvenil Catlica, con sede en Washington, D.C.
mentos oficiales de la Iglesia y en las experiencias de
este reconocido expositor que tiene ms de 30 aos de
trayectoria en el ministerio litrgico musical. Vengan
Espaol
Levntate! Si algo nos ensea el misterio Pascual es
que no hay comienzo nuevo, no hay vida sin primero misma igualdad que a los discpulos hombres; las hace
pasar por la oscuridad, el silencio y aun por el lecho de beneficiarias privilegiadas de sus milagros, las muestra
la muerte. La vida de oracin, base de toda espirituali como ejemplo para los otros discpulos, las incluye en
dad cristiana, requiere del saber morir a todo lo que me toda situacin. Cmo puede ello incidir hoy en la Igle
impide estar en presencia de Dios. En esta conferencia, sia, en la teologa, en la pastoral y la vida espiritual? El
vamos a reflexionar sobre la diferencia entre rezar y proyecto del Reino de Dios, del cual la Iglesia es ser
orar, entre seguir al Crucificado y vivir conscientemente vidora, es llamado a decirle a las mujeres: Levntate!
nuestro va crucis en la vida diaria, para ser verdaderos contra la violencia domestica; del desprecio de la vida
discpulos misioneros, enviados a proclamar la alegra humana; de la interiorizacin de las mujeres en la so
del Evangelio. ciedad y en la Iglesia. En la Iglesia como mayora, las
mujeres son llamadas a solidarizarse para promover su
Hna. Hilda Mateo, MGSpS, DMin
liberacin y la de los dems.
La Hna. Hilda Mateo es originaria de Miami, Flor-
ida, de padres cubanos, es bilinge, bicultural y en Mara Clara Lucchetti Bingemer
los ltimos 20 aos ha centrado su ministerio en la Mara Clara Bingemer, una teloga brasilera laica,
formacin de agentes pastorales Hispanos. La Hna. es Profesora titular del departamento de Teologa
Mateo es facilitadora de talleres y actualmente vive de la Pontificia Universidad Catlica de Rio de Ja-
en Los ngeles sirviendo desde 2010 como Directora de la Inves- neiro, Brasil, donde fue Decana del Centro de Teo-
tigacin y Difusin del Carisma Sacerdotal-Guadalupano para loga y Ciencias Humanas y Profesora asociada del
su comunidad religiosa, Misioneras Guadalupanas del Espritu departamento de Teologa. Ella da varias conferencias en todo el
Santo en la provincia de los Estados Unidos. mundo en todos los idiomas que habla: portugus, espaol, ital-
iano, francs e ingls. Es autora de Latin American Theology.
Roots and Branches y Narrativas msticas: Antologa de textos
msticos da historia do cristianismo.
3-53 ENTENDEMOS LO QUE DECIMOS AL CASAR- viertan en discpulos misioneros que vayan a transfor
NOS? mar los lugares a donde no llegamos como iglesia. Esta
Los nervios me engaaron y no s qu dije cuando me conferencia habla de la importancia de la experiencia
cas! o Ya pasaron los aos y lo que prometimos se vivencial del joven a travs de un voluntariado y como
qued en el ayer: Quin de nosotros no ha escuchado esta experiencia les cambia la vida.
estas y otras frases similares de parejas que han perdido Juan Carlos Montenegro
el sentido de su sacramento y compromiso matrimonial? Juan Carlos Montenegro empez a los 19 aos
Hoy en da urge refrescar y profundizar la teologa del como misionero en la selva Amaznica. Radica en
matrimonio. Estudiaremos el contenido del consen Bellflower, California, donde actualmente promueve
timiento matrimonial desde la exhortacin apostlica, el espritu del voluntariado misionero Salesiano a
Amoris Laetitia, del Papa Francisco. Ya que todo cate nivel mundial como Coordinador de la Pastoral
quista tiene la misin de ensear (con la vida ms que las Juvenil y Coordinador del Voluntariado Salesiano. Montenegro
palabras) la grandeza del amor de Dios que el matrimo es un conferencista internacional y actualmente est estudiante
un doctorando en sociologa con el enfoque de su estudio es so-
nio est llamado a reflejar, esta conferencia les ayudara bre como una experiencia de voluntariado cambia la vida de los
a mejor preparar a tantos jvenes que un da se casaran jvenes.
y tambin a mejor acompaar a los padres de sus estu
diantes.
3-56 LA COMUNICACIN COMO MISIN DE LA
Hna. Karla Felix-Rivera, VDMF, JCL
IGLESIA
La Hna. Karla Felix-Rivera es misionera de la Comunicar en la Iglesia no es opcional es la pro
Fraternidad Misionera Verbum Dei y lleva ms de
17 aos dedicndose a la evangelizacin, en espa-
pia misin de la Iglesia. Comunicacin no puede a tec
ol e ingls. Es canonista y ensea derecho canni- nologa, a estrategias o mtodos, fundamental
co en el programa de diaconado permanente y es mente comunicacin habla de Karigma.
defensora del vnculo matrimonial en el proceso de nulidad mat- Mons. Lucio Adrian Ruiz
rimonial en la dicesis de Sacramento, California. La Hna. Felix
ha dado conferencias sobre la teologa matrimonial en Congresos Mons. Lucio Ruiz es un sacerdote argentino experto
de Educacin Religiosa 2016-2017, e imparte conferencias en en tecnologa. Desde el 2000 realiza su servicio al
programas de liderazgo parroquiales y retiros matrimoniales en Papa en distintos Dicasterios y oficinas de la Santa
varias dicesis. Sede. El Papa Francisco lo nombr miembro de la
comisin Vatican Media Center para la reforma
de las medias de comunicacin del Vaticano y con la creacin del
3-54 CAMINO DEL AMOR nuevo Dicasterio de la Curia Romana en el ao 2015 el Santo Pa-
El amor es el gran don de Dios, que es amor. Pero ese dre lo nombr Secretario de la Secretara para la Comunicacin.
Es Profesor en la Facultad de comunicaciones en la Pontificia
don nos es entregado como una tarea y una misin que Universidad de la Santa Cruz, Roma. Fue docente invitado en La
estamos llamados a realizar. Siguiendo la exhortacin, Pontificia Universidad Gregoriana.
La alegra del amor, del papa Francisco, esta conferen
cia quiere orientarnos a descubrir, celebrar y testimoniar
el amor tanto en el noviazgo y en el matrimonio como en 3-57 LA FAMILIA Y LOS SACRAMENTOS DE INI-
la vocacin al celibato. CIACIN
Rev. Jos-Romn Flecha
El ultimo snodo sobre la familia y la carta encclica del
Papa Francisco, Amoris Laetitia (La alegra del Amor),
El Padre Jos-Romn Flecha es un sacerdote de la ve en la funcin de los padres y la relacin de los espo
Dicesis de Len, Espaa, en la que ha sido pr-
roco. Es Profesor Emrito de la Universidad Pon-
sos, un verdadero ministerio, indispensable en la evan
tificia de Salamanca en Espaa y profesor invitado gelizacin e iniciacin sacramental de los hijos as como
por varias universidades internacionales. El Padre la conformacin de la Iglesia. Eso hace de la familia la
Flecha es miembro del Comit Cientfico del Instituto Paolo VI primera estructura eclesial, y por tanto, la primera me
de Brescia, Italia; miembro de la Comisin de Estudios en la Con- diadora de gracias y salvacin. Estas declaraciones son
gregacin para la Educacin Catlica de Santa Sede; y miembro una verdadera revelacin del misterio de la familia y una
del Comit de Biotica para el Asesoramiento del Banco Nacional novedad extraordinaria para la evangelizacin de las fu
de ADN y del Comit de Biotica de la Universidad de Salaman-
ca. Trabajos apostlico en Los ngeles; Bfalo, New York; y en turas generaciones.
Panam, Costa Rica y Chile. Dra. Dora Tobar van der Mensbrugghe
Dra. Dora Tobar es Directora de la Oficina de Vida
3-55 IMPORTANCIA DE TENER EXPERIENCIAS DE Familiar y Ministerio Hispano en la Dicesis de La-
fayette, Indiana. Desde joven ha servido la Iglesia
VOLUNTARIADO EN LA CATEQUESIS en distintos ministerios y los ltimos aos ha sido na
Si queremos ayudar a que los jvenes se enamoren de conferencista y profesora invitada en muchos insti-
Dios, es importante ayudarles a que no solo conozcan las tutos de formacin pastoral, dicesis dentro de los Estados Uni-
reglas de la Iglesia catlica, sino tambin que desarrollen dos y otros pases. Desafi el programa denominado La Pareja
una relacin con Dios. Esta relacin ser la que haga que Feliz y fue redactora en jefe de la pgina web www.PortuMatri-
ellos cuando se confirmen graden de la confirmacin monio.org para las parejas hispanas de la Conferencia Episcopal
de los Estados Unidos.
sigan participando activamente en la Iglesia y se con
Espaol
2017
Espaol
LGBT. Puesto que la comunidad parroquial es como una
segunda familia, de qu manera el rechazo de parte de
los miembros de la Iglesia empeora (o no) los efectos
negativos mencionados aqu?
5-52
LEVNTATE: CONVICCIONES CRISTIANAS que, como combustible, le lleva a desafiar al mundo que
PARA SUPERAR LA VIOLENCIA CONTRA LAS margina a los ms vulnerables. Porque el catolicismo del
MUJERES pueblo cree en un Dios que no olvida a los pobres, sino
Mara Pilar Aquino (biografa 2-52) que acta a su favor. Si oramos por lo que necesitamos
Basada en una comprensin de la religin como fuerza es porque no lo tenemos: lo que tambin significa que
motivadora para el cambio social constructivo, esta cen el mundo desde el que oramos no es un mundo segn
trales que sostienen y orientan la intervencin de la co la voluntad de Dios, porque Dios no quiere ni nunca ha
munidad eclesial para cambiar los patrones sociales de querido que pasemos necesidades o sufrimientos, ni que
violencia hacia las mujeres. nos falte lo bsico para vivir. En esta sesin, reflexionar
emos sobre las relaciones y consecuencias entre la fe del
pueblo, la esperanza y el amor que realmente transforma
5-53 HACIA UNA ESPIRITUALIDAD PARA LA TRAN- la realidad.
SICIN CULTURAL Dr. Orlando Espn
Mara del Carmen Bracamontes Ayn (biografa 2-52) Dr. Orlando Espn es Profesor de Teloga en la Uni-
Se habla continuamente de que nos encontramos no en versidad de San Diego, California. Ha sido dos vec-
un tiempo de muchos cambios, sino en un cambio de es presidente de la Academia de Telogos Hispanos
Catlicos de los Estados Unidos. Espn es autor y/o
poca. Estas realidades de transformacin e innovacin editor de 10 libros y de ms de 400 artculos teo-
continuas nos invitan a desarrollar una espiritualidad lgicos en revistas especializadas de todo el mundo. Considerado
que tome en cuenta la vida integral de las personas. Una uno de los principales telogos latinos de la Estados Unidos. En
espiritualidad que se comprometa con la calidad de vida 2016, fue galardonado con el Premio John Courtney Murray,
de todas las personas, particularmente aquellas que se el premio ms prestigioso en teologa catlica.
encuentran en riesgo de ser descartadas, como afirma el
Papa Francisco. Una espiritualidad que nos lleve a salir 5-56 LEVNTATE, RESPLANDECE!
aprisa al encuentro de la vida en las Periferias Existen
A veces nos sentimos cansados, en otras ocasiones senti
ciales.
mos que nos faltan capacidades o habilidades para lograr
tal o cual propsito, en algunos momentos la relacin
con los dems se dificulta y en otros podemos experi
5-54 EL BAUTISMO Y EL SACERDOCIO COMN: mentar una sensacin de vaco interior. Te gustara vi
CONFRONTANDO EL CLERICALISMO vir con mayor plenitud? Quisieras reconciliarte contigo
El Papa Francisco ha dicho que todo est dado en el mismo, comprenderte y aceptarte? Identificar tu po
bautismo. l insiste en el papel fundamental que este tencial? Esta sesin te ofrece un espacio, a ti catequista,
sacramento juega en la vida del cristiano/catlico y de para descubrir tu positividad, y desde tu crecimiento hu
la Iglesia. En estos tiempos, la identidad evangelizadora mane resplandezca tu vida y tu ministerio. Catequista,
de la Iglesia requiere un fuerte reconocimiento del sacer has de estar seguro de que Dios te ha dotado de todo lo
docio comn y de la invitacin que todos los bautizados necesario para salir adelante!
han recibido para ser discpulos misioneros. El clerical
Mara Elena Ocegueda Jurez
ismo ese un gran obstculo para este. Cmo se entiende
el clericalismo y como se puede reducir? Mara Elena Ocegueda naci en Guadalajara,
Jalisco, Mxico. Actualmente es Secretaria Ejecu
Rev. Allan Figueroa Deck, SJ tiva de la Seccin Diocesana de Evangelizacin y
Reconocido nacional e internacionalmente como Catequesis en la Arquidicesis de Guadalajara,
experto en la pastoral hispana en los Estados Uni- Mxico. Tambin, es Coordinadora del Departa-
dos, el Padre Allan Figueroa Deck lleva casi 40 mento de Elaboracin de Materiales; Subdirectora Ejecutiva por
aos de servicio en la Iglesia como administrador el lnstituto Superior de Catequtica; y Directora de Ediciones
de una parroquia latina, director diocesano de la Casa del Catequista. Profesora de catequtica en la Escuela Di-
pastoral hispana en Orange County, California, y asesor de los ocesana de Catequesis, en la Universidad Marista de Guadala-
obispos de California y de los Estados Unidos. El P. Deck es fun- jara, en el Instituto Superior de Catequtica.
dador del lnstituto Hispano de la Escuela Jesuita de Teologa en
Berkeley, California, del lnstituto Loyola para la Espiritualidad
en Orange, California, y co-fundador de la Academia de Telogos
5-57 PRIMERO LA PARROQUIA ERA BILINGE,
Hispanos (ACHTUS). Patrocinado por Renew International, su
programa para la formacin en la fe y justicia social, La justicia LUEGO SOMOS MULTICULTURALES, QU
brota de la fe, se estrena en dicesis y parroquias a travs de los HACEMOS?
Estados Unidos. Muchas de nuestras parroquias son compartidas una
comunidad de comunidades que presentan desafos a
todos niveles, uno del cual es la forma en que oramos
5-55 DE PIE! CATOLICISMO POPULAR, REBELDA Y en conjunto. La forma en que compartimos la visin del
ESPERANZA Cuerpo de Cristo es determinante. Conversaremos sobre
Con mucha frecuencia suponemos que el catolicismo maneras en que los diferentes ministerios de la parroquia
popular se reduce a devociones. Sin embargo, lo ms pueden crear oportunidades para crear una comunidad
importante en el catolicismo popular es la esperanza acogedora a la cual todos experimentan un sentido de
Espaol
6-51 MARA MAGDALENA ... QU MUJER! SALA B 6-52 MINISTERIO: PASTORAL, POBRE Y MISIONERO
Entre los seguidores de Jess hubo mujeres. Mara Mag
dalena fue una de estas. Una tradicin antigua lleg a El Papa Francisco desea que la Iglesia sea pastoral, po
calificarla pecadora publica; y otra, moderna, ha pre bre y misionera. Si sta es la misin de la Iglesia, tam
tendido desprestigiar su presencia junto al Maestro. bin tiene que ser la fundacin de todo ministerio. Esta
Al profundizar con atencin las noticias evanglicas, sesin presentar teologas del ministerio enfocndose
podemos descubrir a una Mujer con M mayscula y en temas como pastoral, pobre y misionero. Incluiremos
aprender a reconocer el servicio que la feminidad presta temas que confrontan los ministros desde el contexto
a la Iglesia. Algo hemos logrado, pero mucho nos falta de la frontera como: posturas profticas, espiritualidad
por hacer para levantar, reforzar y reanimar a nuestras ministerial, promocin de justicia para migrantes y la
comunidades eclesiales con poblacin latina. justicia social.
Mons. Arturo J. Bauelas, STD
Abundio Parra Snchez
Mons. Arturo Bauelas es un conferencista nacional,
Tomas Parra Snchez es escritor, conferencista y
entrenador misionero, autor y activista de derechos
catedrtico. Ha sido profesor e investigador en var-
de los inmigrantes. Es originario de la Dicesis de El
ias universidades y centros teolgicos en Mxico.
Paso, Texas, donde actualmente es pastor de la par-
Ha trabajado como Asesor Bblico en distintas
roquia San Marcos. En 1988, Mons. Bauelas fundo
parroquias y dicesis de Mxico y, adems, imparte
el Instituto Tepeyac y en 1989 co-fundo la Academia de Telogos
curses de exegesis y pastoral bblica en el interior del pas. Parra
Hispanos Catlicos de los Estados Unidos, que ha ganado recono-
Snchez ha escrito ms de 30 libros y numerosos artculos. Es
cimiento internacional como voz contribuyente de la realidad de los
asesor en viajes a Tierra Santa y en parroquias. Actualmente, es
Latinos/as. En el 2015, se convirti en el Presidente fundador del
catedrtico ordinario en el Seminario de Vocaciones Adultas de
lnstituto Frontera de la Esperanza que se ocupa de las necesidades
Coatlinchn y en el Seminario Mayor de Texcoco.
sociales de la zona fronteriza.
6-53 AMORIS LAETITIA EN LA CATEQUESIS? TRES 6-56 LEVANTA LA VOZ Y PROFETIZA PUEBLO HIS-
ELEMENTOS ESENCIALES PANO
La Exhortacin Apostlica del Santo Padre, Amoris Laeti- Rev. Peter Neeley, SJ (biografa 2-56)
tia (sobre el amor en la familia), ha reacciones diversas. Debemos cuestionar al estado/el gobierno sobre su rol
El Papa Francisco nos urge a redescubrir el regalo que es con los migrantes retornados y los nios migrantes no
la familia para el mundo y nos da una nueva perspectiva acompaados. Cul es nuestra obligacin moral por
sobre como acompaar en el camino de la fe a las famil y para ellos y ellas? Es un llamamiento para que se
ias, incluso aquellas en la periferia, travs de las luchas busquen y adopten soluciones permanentes. Puesto que
difciles de lo cotidiano. En esta sesin, dialogaremos este es un fenmeno complejo, la cuestin de los emi
sobre tres elementos esenciales propuestos por el Santo grantes menores de edad se debe afrontar desde la raz.
Padre discernimiento, conciencia moral y acompaa Las guerras, la violacin de los derechos humanos, la
miento y sus implicaciones para la catequesis. pobreza y desastres ambientales son parte de las causas
Peter Joseph Ductrm del problema. Los nios son los primeros en sufrir las,
Peter Ductrm es el Director arqudiocesano para
padeciendo a veces torturas y castigos corporales, que se
la Catequesis en la Arquidicesis de Miami, Flor- unen a las de tipo moral y psquico, dejndoles a menudo
ida. Nacido en Lima, Per, sirvi en Per, Chile, huellas imborrables (Jornada Mundial del Emigrante).
Brasil y los Estados Unidos. Sirvi en la Arquidice-
sis de Chicago por aproximadamente 12 aos como
Coordinador del Ministerio Hispano, Director de Educacin Reli- 6-57 UN MENSAJE AMBIGUO: LAS MUJERES EN EL
giosa y Coordinador de Evangelizacin. Fue miembro del equipo
de redaccin de la Iniciativa Nacional para la Catequesis para
EVANGELIO DE SAN LUCAS
Adolescentes. En este momento, Ductrm sirve como co-chair del En el evangelio de San Lucas hay ms episodios con mu
comit nacional ENAVE de la Conferencia de los Obispos de Es- jeres que cualquier otro. Por eso, las primeras feministas
tados Unidos. decan que Lucas es el mejor evangelio para adelantar la
posicin de la mujer. Ms tarde, las biblistas feministas
analizaron los roles que toman las mujeres en el tercer
6-54 LOS VALORES DE MIS HIJOS CAMBIAN. QU
Evangelio y han concluido que Lucas las asigna roles
HAGO? PROPUESTA CRISTIANA
pasivas y silentes, y cuando las mujeres hablan, las cor
Ricardo Grzona (biografa 2-54) rigen o no les creen. Esta presentacin demostrara que
La familia cristiana experimenta un cambio de valores las mujeres que encuentran el sepulcro vaco emergen
en los hijos. Ya no es lo mismo que era antes ... escu como fieles oyentes y proclamadoras de la Palabra. En
chamos frecuentemente. Intentaremos dar respuestas el segundo volumen, los Hechos de los Apstoles, callen
desde la Sagrada Escritura para tomar actitudes frente a en silencio, dejndonos con un mensaje ambiguo.
las nuevas formas de sociedad en la que vivimos, y darle Hna. Barbara E. Reid, OP, PhD
el valor necesario a cada una de estas formas, educando Hna. Barbara Reid, miembro de las Hermanas
cristianamente y aprendiendo a orar en familia. Dominicas de Grand Rapids, Michigan, es vice-
presidente y Decana Acadmica y desde 1988 hasta
la fecha Profesora de Nuevo Testamento en Catho-
6-55 LA CATEQUESIS ANTE EL DESAFO DE NUE- lic Theological Union en Chicago. A travs de sus
VOS MODELOS DE VIDA FAMILIAR cursos, presentaciones y libros, inspira amor a las Sagradas Es-
Marcelo A. Murua (biografa 1-56) crituras en los predicadores, maestro/as y catequistas. Aproxima-
damente presenta 25 conferencias cada ao en los Estados Uni-
Vivimos un cambio de poca. La vida se ha hecho ms dos, Irlanda, Mxico, Tailandia, Guatemala, Bolivia, Per, Nueva
compleja, la familia adquiere rostros muy diversos y las Zelanda, Australia y Canad.
personas experimentan cambios significativos con el
paso de los aos. Necesitamos una catequesis que hable
de la vida e ilumine con esperanza las etapas existencia 6-58 DILOGO INTERRELIGIOSO
les de cada persona. Te invito a dejarnos interrogar por P. Clodomiro L. Siller-Acua (biografa 1-57)
las experiencias que atraviesan la vida concreta: pareja,
familia, salud, trabajo, ... para pensar juntos claves para Frecuentemente pensamos que nosotros tenemos la
una catequesis en salida, inclusiva y misericordiosa, que nica verdad y que los dems deben aceptarla: esto es
llegue a las periferias existenciales para llevar a todas las un monlogo impositivo, y a veces ofensivo. Dialogar
familias, sin distinciones, la alegra sanadora del encuen significa entrar en la lgica del otro y que el otro entre
tro con Jess. en mi lgica, esto con el fin de lograr un enriquecimiento
mutuo. Durante su ministerio Jess, que como Dios todo
lo saba, antes de actuar, siempre preguntaba y actua
Espaol
una Iglesia en salida; una Iglesia que derrama vino y 7-55 COMPROMETIENDO JVENES EN LA EVANGE-
ungento sobre todos los dolores; una Iglesia que va al LIZACIN
encuentro de todos no por sus mritos, sino gratuita y Nuestros jvenes viven en un mundo distinto al de la
amorosamente. generacin de sus padres y maestros. Esta conferencia
presentara retos y sugerencias para comprometer a la
nueva generacin a ser discpulos misioneros. En el ao
7-53 POR QU NUESTRO SANTO PADRE SE LLAMA 2018, el Papa Francisco nos ha convocado en un nuevo
FRANCISCO? UNA REFLEXIN CRISTIANA SO- camino sinodal sobre el tema: Los jvenes, la fe y el
BRE LA PAZ discernimiento vocacional, el Papa dijo que la Iglesia
Cardenal Gregorio Rosa Chvez (biografa 5-51) ha decidido interrogarse sobre como acompaar a los
jvenes para que reconozcan y acojan la llamada al amor
El Papa Francisco ha asumido tres caractersticas del y a la vida en plenitud, y tambin pedir a los mismos
Santo de Ass: la opcin por los pobres, la defensa de la jvenes que la ayuden a identificar las modalidades ms
creacin y la pasin por la paz. Para los cristianos, la paz eficaces de hoy para anunciar la Buena Noticia.
no es un concepto sino una persona: Cristo es nuestra
paz. Pero no hay paz si los pobres no tienen una vida Ivn Diaz
digna de un ser humano; no hay paz sin respeto a la Naci y creci en Colombia, Ivn Daz es composi-
casa de todos que es la creacin. La paz es fruto de la tor, educador y conferencista de Oregon Catholic
justicia (Pio XII). La paz es un don de Dios confiado Press (OCP) participa en convenciones diocesanas
a los hombres (Juan Pablo II). Y Francisco nos exhorta de jvenes, convenciones carismticas hispanas,
conferencias de msica y otros eventos en todo el
a ser constructores de paz, que alta donde halla odio y pas. Adems de su ocupacin como Director de Msica en la
resentimiento, pongamos amor y misericordia. Iglesia St. Francis de Sales en Miami Beach, Florida, es Director
de Coros Juveniles en Broward County Schools y sus conjuntos de
jvenes tocan constantemente en Florida. Su ltimo estreno con 7-58 ABOGADOS ... EN CRISIS!
OCP, Nuestra Alegria / Our Joy, fue elegido como la cancin
oficial de jvenes y adultos jvenes para el V Encuentro. Daz ha Abundio Parra Snchez (biografa 6-51)
aparecido en EWTN y el Jesus Christ Network. El trozo de Juan 7,53-8,11 fue colocado por los antig
uos documentos bblicos en diversos lugares. Desarrolla
7-56 CATEQUESIS ADAPTIVA: PADRES DE FAMILIA el tema de un juicio abusivo y malsano de gente piadosa
SON RECURSOS INDISPENSABLES! contra una mujer. Jess se sirve de el para garantizar la
opinin de Dios sobre las situaciones de vida: el vino
Peter Joseph Ductrm (biografa 6-53)
a ofrecer la misericordia del Padre Dios a todos y no
La catequesis adaptiva es efectiva si se aplican adapta para espiar las conductas humanas y, menos, a separar
ciones acadmicas en contenido y estructura. Pero, estas a los supuestos buenos de los considerados malos.
adaptaciones son fructferas siempre y cuando los padres Los cristianos haramos bien en imitarlo levantando a
son participes de esta. Pero cmo los invitamos a la for los dbiles y no marginndolos como equivocados, de
macin catequtica? Cmo los acompaamos, incluso sequilibrados o perversos.
a travs de los desafos de lo cotidiano? Cules son las
pautas para que sean nuestros mejores aliados? En esta
7-59 HOMBRES Y MUJERES NUEVAS POR LA VIDA
sesin, hablaremos de este acompaamiento, sus posibi
DEL ESPRITU (ROM 8,11-17)
lidades, desafos y algunas ideas concretas.
Lic. Juan Pablo Saju (biografa 2-59)
7-57 UN SACERDOTE EN YOUTUBE, EXPERIENCIA Veremos como por la fuerza del Espritus somos hom
DE EVANGELIZACIN EN LA PERIFERIA DIGI- bre y mujeres distintos. La diversidad se da en que vivi
TAL mos en una realidad de hijos de Dios, en la que todos
los dones que posee el ser humano, en el cristiano se
P. Daniel Pajuelo Vzquez (biografa 4-56)
ven aumentados por la fuerza del Espritu presente en
En su deseo de responder al llamado del papa Francisco nuestras almas. La fe se agiganta y nos hace creer que
de ir a las periferias, el Padre Daniel Pajuelo, conocido viviremos eternamente. El amor crece de tal modo que
por su inquietud misionera en las redes sociales, lleg a nos da fuerzas hasta incluso amar a nuestros enemigos.
YouTube (como smdani). En el ltimo ao, ha dedi Y la presencia del Espritu es tan real que muchas veces
cado un gran esfuerzo a comprender, y desarrollar una sana nuestras dolencias. Hagamos aflorar en nuestras vi
presencia evangelizadora en la plataforma de YouTube. das los dones del Espritus presentes en nuestras almas:
En esta sesin, el padre comparte los hitos de su aven amor, alegra, paz, paciencia, afabilidad, bondad, fideli
tura, nos retar a adentrarnos en este medio y compartir dad, modestia, dominio de s; contra tales cosas no hay
sus conocimientos, consejos e intuiciones sobre evange ley (Gal 5,22-23).
lizacin digital en YouTube.
7-60 LA RIQUEZA DE LA VIGILIA PASCUAL
Espaol
tiempo, oracin, rutinas diarias y espiritualidad cotidi hace 45 aos y pertenece a la Dicesis de Cuer-
ana. La sesin incluir un momento de oracin que in navaca, Morelos, Mxico, ciudad en donde radica.
vitar a orar juntos y experimentar la presencia de Dios. Inici como catequista trabajando en comunidades
rurales; ms adelante sirvi en la Renovacin Carismtica des-
Andrs Arango empeorndose como coordinador de pastoral, Ministro de la Co-
Andrs Arango es el Delegado del Obispo para el munin y atencin a enfermos. Ha trabajado en varios pases,
Ministerio Hispano y Director de Evangelizacin en incluyendo los Estados Unidos, Republica Dominicana y Hait.
la Dicesis de Camden, Nueva Jersey. Actualmente, Ha participado en la formacin de laicos, maestros, catequistas,
es el Vicepresidente del Comit Carismtico Catli- predicadores y actualmente en la Formacin de Formadores, im-
co Latinoamericano. Arango tambin sirve como partiendo talleres de espiritualidad, oracin y servicio.
consultor del Subcomit de Asuntos Hispanos de la Conferencia
Estadounidense de Obispos Catlicos y es miembro del Consejo
de los Servicios lnternacionales de la Renovacin Carismtica
Catlica basado en el Vaticano. 8-55 EL CATECUMENADO DE ADULTOS NO BAU-
TIZADOS PRINCIPIO DE RENOVACIN DE LA
CATEQUESIS HOY
8-53 VIOLENCIA: EL PREOCUPANTE FENMENO Manuel Jimnez Rodrguez (biografa 4-54)
DE LA VIOLENCIA EJERCIDA POR UNOS SERES
HUMANOS SOBRE OTROS De acuerdo con el Directorio General para la catequesis,
es el catecumenado y la catequesis de adultos los cri
Julia Cano Valero (biografa 4-52)
terios fundamentales para caminar hacia una verdadera
Es triste comprobar cmo, en la sociedad en la que vivi renovacin de la catequesis. Esta situacin pide asumir
mos, con demasiada frecuencia en la relacin entre las las siguientes otras opciones prioritarias: El modelo de
personas aparece la agresin, el mal trato y las conductas toda catequesis es el catecumenado bautismal y La
que provocan dao a otros. Incluso vemos personas que catequesis de adultos, al ir dirigida a personas capaces
de una adhesin plenamente responsable, debe ser con 8-58 LEVANTEMOS NUESTRA VOZ!
siderada como la forma principal de catequesis. Esto Mara Elena Ocegueda Jurez (biografa 5-56)
implica que la catequesis de las otras edades debe tenerla
como punto de referencia, y articularse con ella en un Ante el resquebrajamiento del tejido social, ante la frac
proyecto catequtico coherente de pastoral diocesana. tura de nuestras familias, ante tantas voces silenciadas
de hermanos nuestros que sufren injusticia, persecucin,
marginacin qu puede hacer el catequista? Pequeos
8-56 NUEVAS DINMICAS DE MIGRACIN, REFU- gestos, simples acciones, pequeas centellas de caridad
pueden curar remendar un tejido humano. Todos, des
El clamor de los migrantes y refugiados de Mxico y de el ms pequeo al ms grande, tienen un papel activo
Centroamrica llega hasta el cielo todos los das en en la construccin de una sociedad integrada y reconcili
un grito por justicia, dignidad y solidaridad. Vengan y ada (Papa Francisco 2016). Esta sesin mostrara cmo la
exploren las nuevas dinmicas de la migracin y como catequesis esta llamada a levantar su voz desarrollando
la iglesia est respondiendo al llamado del Papa Fran formas de relacin que contribuyan al fortalecimiento de
cisco para atender los hermanos migrantes, desplazados, vnculos y cohesin comunitaria.
refugiados y victimas de trata para encontrar, acogida y
bienvenida, proteccin e integracin, e insercin en las
comunidades y pases a los que llegan. Rick Jones com 8-59 ACEPTA QUE DIOS TE AMA: EL PRINCIPIO DE
partir su testimonio, historias y una presentacin visual LA FE Y LA LIBERACIN DEL MAL
sobre sus experiencias en Centroamrica y Mxico. Dra. Dora Tobar van der Mensbrugghe (biografa 3-57)
Richard Alan Jones La experiencia de ser totalmente aceptados y amados por
Rick Jones actualmente es Gerente de Asesora Tc- Dios es la necesidad humana indispensable para poder
nica en Amrica Latina y el Caribe para Catholic conformar nuestra identidad emocional, y amar a otros.
Relief Services (CRS) en El Salvador. Durante los Exploremos este misterio de amor y salvacin a travs
ltimos 25 aos ha trabajado en la construccin de de la Sagrada Escritura y reflexionemos juntos en las im
paz, derechos humanos y programas de desarrollo
en Amrica Latina. Jones ha testificado ante las audiencias del
plicaciones profundas que esto tiene para la redencin
Senado sobre la Seguridad Nacional y menores no acompaados, de nuestras historias de amor y nuestra realizacin como
as como con la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo seres felices y libres.
Internacional (USAID) sobre asuntos relacionados con pandillas.
l fue previamente el Director Regional Adjunto para la Solidari-
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To register, fill out the form below, and FAX or mail it to the address below.
You may register by phone at 3103382799 or online at http://academics.lmu.edu/extension/
You may also register at Congress; just come by the LMU Booth in the Exhibit Hall
To receive credit, submit your paper (typed, doublespaced), along with a list of all the sessions you attended, on or
before March 13, 2018 (two weeks after Congress)
Send your materials by email (CRS@lmu.edu), or FAX (310-338-2706), or regular mail to:
Center for Religion & Spirituality, 1 LMU Drive, Suite 1863, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
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Please submit this form along with the appropriate registration fee on or before March 16, 2018.
Make checks payable to Loyola Marymount University, or call to give credit card information for payment.
Center for Religion & Spirituality, 1 LMU Drive Suite 1863, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659 310-338-2799 FAX 310-338-2706
Request Form for Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons
The Religious Education Congress staff will make every effort to assure that Congress 2018 is accessible to the Deaf or Hard
of Hearing person. For those who would like to request an interpreter or use of an Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs),
please fill out and include this form along with your registration.
Services
What services do you need? Sign Interpreter Oral Interpreter ALD
workshops
I plan on attending the following periods (circle all that apply): FRI:1 2 3 SAT: 4 5 6 SUN: 7 8
Name: ____________________________________________ City/State: __________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________ Cell/Phone: _________________________________________
Changing Requests
If you wish to add or change a request AFTER you arrive at Congress, check with Interpreting Services, located outside AR-1,
in the Arena Lobby. While we can accommodate most last-minute requests, we cannot guarantee an interpreter will be available.