2-07 Finding Spiritual Balance in Off-Kilter
Times – Kathy Hendricks
Sometimes life is like a three-ring circus. We find ourselves
teetering on a tightrope strung between chaotic activity and daily
regimens. During this session we will name strategies for finding
and maintain spiritual balance through the reclamation of time out
of the center ring. (Witness)
2-08 Too Young to Go Forth? Engaging Youth
in Global Issues through Faith
– Annapatrice Johnson
Young people want to go forth and change the world. This
session will share methods and resources to engage young
people as agents of Christian encounter who respond in faith to
a world in need. (Word)
2-09 Becoming a Disciple of Joy and Mercy
– Father Dr. Thomas A. Kane, CSP
Listen to Pope Francis’ Call to Mercy by reaching out to the
peripheries and welcoming and inviting those on the edges. This
workshop will explore the Theology of Reconciliation and offer
practical and pastoral suggestions on being a Disciple of Joy and
Mercy through personal witness and compassionate listening. (Word)
2-10 Giving Young People Tools
for Discernment – Sister Lisa Laguna, D.C.
and Brother Patrick Martin, FSC
We are on fire for God! We are on fire for helping
young people understand how God calls them -
in their vocation - but much more than that. Young
people have the capacity to discern TODAY - not only when they are adults. (Witness)
2-11 Make Space for Grace – Tom McGrath
Jesus said, “I have come so that you will have life and have it
abundantly.” (John 10:10) With those words he revealed the good
news that grace is not scarce - it is available to us in abundance.
And yet we often have a hard time recognizing the ready presence
of grace in our lives? Tom McGrath will tell five stories of grace that
show how to open your eyes, mind, and heart to the grace that
abounds in your life each and every day. (Witness)
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM FRIDAY KEYNOTE –
2-12 Empowering Christ’s Mission in our
Schools: Investing in our Christian Community
– Father Brendan McGuire
In his school keynote, Fr. Brendan will explore a new
governance model that aligns the needs of the faculty to secure greater resources
for academic excellence through data-driven personalized instruction. At the same
time the pastoral resources can be aligned through the three pillars of Word,
Worship and Witness.
2-13 Showing Mercy to the Stranger:
Responding to Victims of Human Trafficking
at Home and Abroad – Ken Preston
Human trafficking is both a global and local phenomenon. In
this workshop, we will deepen our understanding of the issue of
human trafficking locally and internationally, learn about how the
Catholic Church is responding and see how we as Catholics can participate in a
merciful response. (Witness)
2-14 Bring New Hope to Your Ministry – A
New Approach to Getting, Keeping and
Surviving Volunteers – Anna Scally
It’s not just about what you can get from people; it is what you
want for people. Elevate volunteering from an obligation to a privilege.
Discover the “hidden gems” in your community. This workshop will
include five strategies that will result in more volunteers for your ministry. Real volunteers
have more than time; they have hope and heart. (Witness)
2-15 Journey with Jesus: A Family Encoun-
ter – Deacon Ruben Solorio
Family Faith Formation focuses on the family as a small faith
community trying to grow in faith through their shared experiences.
Together, we will discover ways to evangelize and the need to
support our families sharing the faith, bringing them closer together
in their homes and parish communities. (Witness)
2-16 Meet Them Where They’re At: Best
Practices in Inclusion – Lindsey West
Ministry with individuals with disabilities doesn’t have to be
daunting or complicated. This workshop suggests best practices
in how to reframe our ministries (and parishes) to be sources of
inclusion that meet the needs of all members of the Body of Christ,
but especially individuals with autism and other disabilities. With an estimated 1
in 5 families impacted by at least one disability of some kind, this workshop offers
practical ideas that can benefit every parish community. (Worship)
Session 300
12:15 PM–1:15 PM, FRIDAY
3-01 Diocesan Planning and
Change Management – Michael Brough
& Jim Lundholm-Eades (Invitation Only)
A framework for diocesan planning and managing
diocesan-wide change
3-02 Schools Leadership Track – Getting
Along: Pastors and Principals Working in
Perfect Harmony – Maria Ribera (Invitation Only)
Principals and Pastors: A relationship that impacts mission,
quality and sustainability
3-03 How the Baptismal Catechumenate
Inspires All Catechesis – Mary Birmingham
The General Directory for Catechesis insists that all catechesis
in the Church is to be inspired by the baptismal catechumenate
(GDC #59). Many of us scratch our heads and say, “That’s nice,
but what does it practically mean for my ministry?” This session will
explore what the GDC means when it points us to the RCIA. (Worship)
3-04 Making Disciples of All Nations
– Sister Maryann Cantlon, CSJ
In this workshop, we will explore some of the profound
experiences of Jesus’ disciples, including those of Mary, the first
and the perfect disciple. We will examine ho w we are called to that
same level of discipleship in order to share it with all we meet on
our journey. (Word)
3-05 Make a New Year’s Resolution to
Strengthen Catholic Identity – Terry Cotting-Mogan
This year make a resolution to strengthen your students’
relationship with Jesus and their Catholic Identity. Discover simple
and practical ways to integrate the Church’s liturgical year into
your lessons, classroom and thus, your students’ and their families’
lives. (Witness)
3-06 Connecting People to Faith and
Learning Through a Mobile App Experience
– Michael DiCosola
Students, Parents, Grandparents, Millennials, everyone today
are increasingly online and mobile. A recent study concluded
that 94% of people polled had their phone with them 24/7. This
session addresses Word, Worship and Witness as a mobile platform that aides in
promoting programs that teach the faith, inspires people to pray, attend Mass and
read Scriptures, but also shows content that witnesses to the faith through video
and other multimedia programs in-app. (Witness)
For more information on the speakers and workshops, visit www.scffc.org
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