The Valley Catholic September 19, 2017 | Page 8

SATURDAY SESSIONS

9:00 AM-10:15 AM Welcome Eucharistic Liturgy

Session 600 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM , SATURDAY

6-01 Pastoral Councils and Consultative Leadership : What does Co-responsibility look like ? – Michael Brough ( Invitation Only )

Why do you have a pastoral council ? This session is an opportunity to learn from parishes where the pastor and pastoral council are co-responsible for the pastoral vision and good of the parish .

6-02 Models of School Governance : Effective options for Catholic Schools

– Jim Lundholm-Eades ( Invitation Only )

Emerging models for Catholic school governance and how boards engage within them .

6-03 Experience the Joy of a Deeper , Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ

– Father Kenneth Boyack , CSP

Parishioners hunger today for a relationship with Jesus Christ that is meaningful , relevant , and transformative . This workshop will introduce participants to The Journey / El Camino , a ministry that enables Catholics to encounter Christ in the Scriptures , in the parish community of faith , and as missionary disciples who live and share the Gospel . ( Word )

6-04 A Love that Does Justice – Mary Doak

The rich tradition of Catholic Social Teaching is often presented as an overwhelming list of rules , when in fact it is a coherent spirituality rooted in essential Christian beliefs and oriented to seeking justice in love . This session will explore the underlying vision of Catholic Social Teaching as a guide to living faith with hope for our broken but redeemed world . ( Word )

6-05 Catechist and Teacher : Awesome Vocations ! – Dr . Carole Eipers

Those who form others in faith have been called to be and to do . Who are we called to be as we teach others ? What are we called to do in catechizing them so that their faith will grow ? ( Witness )

6-06 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 )

6-07 Build . Plant . Grow . and Liturgical Music as Character and Faith Formation

– Father Tony Mancuso and Chris Wemp

How can we use scripture as a tool for character education , especially for youth ? How can we use music for character education ? How can we approach character education from a perspective of faith in the parish and school context , particularly for concern of evangelizing children and young adults ? This presentation will introduce a free tool called Build . Plant . Grow . to help children break open the word each week , along with numerous related music resources designed to enhance understanding , engagement , and discipleship . ( Worship )

6-08 Going , Going , Gone … The Dynamics of Disaffiliation in Young Catholics

– Bob McCarty , D . Min .

Saint Mary ’ s Press recently conducted extensive research with young Catholics who have left the Church . This session will identify the underlying dynamics that lead to disaffiliation , describe the factors that reinforce those dynamics , and examine the pastoral implications . ( Witness )

6-09 Preparing Joy-filled Celebrations in the

RCIA – Michael Ruzicki

The entire parish community is enriched when the rites of the RCIA are celebrated with style and grace . This workshop will survey the rites belonging to the RCIA , explain the role of the assembly , and provide practical methods that will enrich your community ’ s liturgical celebrations . ( Worship )

6-10 Nurturing the Creative Catechist in You

– Alison Spong

We will explore creative ways to “ echo ” your faith . Creative catechesis can deepen your relationship , along with your students ’ relationships , with God . Expand your approach with practical tips and ideas you can use right away . ( Witness )

6-11 Beauty that Saves : Liturgy , Architecture , and Environment – Dr . Johan van Parys

For centuries , architects and artists have assisted the Church in the creation of meaningful liturgical space . Each generation has brought new insights , new technologies and new styles to this process . This workshop will look at sacred art and architecture as a great catechetical tool . ( Worship )

6-12 Pope Francis ’ Vision for Catechesis

– Dr . Joseph White

What do recent papal statements and documents tell us about Pope Francis ’ vision for faith formation ? This session , facilitated by a noted catechetical author and National Catechetical Consultant , will explore how can we follow the lead of this master teacher and witness to form others as missionary disciples . ( Witness )

Session 700 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM , SATURDAY

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM SATURDAY KEYNOTE – 701 Pastoral Theology and Pope Francis : A New Framework for Comprehending , Teaching and Living the Gospel of Jesus

Christ – Bishop Robert W . McElroy

Bishop McElroy was born in San Francisco . On April 12 , 1980 , McElroy was ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop John Raphael Quinn at St . Mary ’ s Cathedral for the Archdiocese of San Francisco . From 2010 through 2015 he was auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of San Francisco . In 2015 , he became the sixth Bishop of the Diocese of San Diego . Bishop McElroy is currently the vice-president of the California Catholic Conference .

Session 800 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM , SATURDAY

8-01 How Effective Pastoral Councils Work

– Michael Brough ( Invitation Only )

What best practices exist for effective pastoral councils ? This session will focus on practical tools for forming your pastoral council and running effective meetings .

8-02 What is a School Board to Do ?

– Jim Lundholm-Eades ( Invitation Only )

What the best school boards do with their time and energy and how they go about it

8 For more information on the speakers and workshops , visit www . scffc . org