2004 Speaker Listing

Religious Education Congress
February 19, 2004 (Youth Day)
February 20-22, 2004

Sponsored by the Los Angeles Archdiocese's Office of Religious Education
Held at the Anaheim Convention Center, 800 West Katella Ave., Anaheim, Calif. (just across from Disneyland)

175 speakers at RECongress 2004; an asterisk (*) indicates a taped workshop

You can find workshop descriptions below. Workshops are labeled by the Period-Workshop Number (example: 2-01 would be Period 2, Number 1; and would be found under the Period 1 link)

Alexander, Petra
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC:
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-51: "Comunicación y Servicio" (*)
        6-51: "El Técnicos, Bíblicos y Litúrgicos para el Proclamador de la Palabra" (*)
        8-51: "Quinceañeras: Un Rico Puente Entre la Fe y la Cultura" (*)

Allen, Jr., John
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Choice
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-01: "Top Five Myths about the Vatican" (*)
        7-01: "The Cultural Gap Between Rome and America" (*)

APeX Ministries,
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Youth Day
     WORKSHOP(S)
        A: "We are Catholic!"

Appleby, R. Scott
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Keynote
     WORKSHOP(S)
        4-01: "A Question of Trust: Evangelizing Young Adult Catholics" (*)
        Key: "The One, True Faith? The Dynamics of Belief and Commitment in a Religiously Plural World" (*)

Aquino, María Pilar
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Social Justice
     WORKSHOP(S)
        4-55: "La Conferencia de Medellín: Herencia y Desafíos para la Iglesia Actual"
        6-57: "La Migración en el contexto de la Globalización: Los Deberes de las Iglesias"

Bañuelas, Msgr. Arturo
     Language: ENG/SPAN     TOPIC: Leadership
     WORKSHOP(S)
        6-52: "Como Seguir a Jesús" (*)
        8-01: "Eucharist Spirituality for Daily Life" (*)

Barnes, Bishop Gerald
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Parish Leadership
     WORKSHOP(S)
        4-02: "Alternative Parish Staffing" (*)

Barron, Rev. Robert
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Theology
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-01: "Opening Up the World of Scripture: Readings from the Gospel of John" (*)
        5-01: "Opening Up the World of Scripture: The Synoptic Gospels" (*)

Bartlett, Bob
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Youth Day - Sexuality & Relationships
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-02: "The Good News of Sexuality" (*)
        7-02: "The Greatest Commandment: Insight Into Life-giving Relationships" (*)
        B: "Intimacy: No One-Night Stand"

Beaudoin, Dr. Thomas More
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Young Adult
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-03: "Consuming Faith: Spirituality and Economics in the New Testament and Today"
        5-02: "Making Theological Sense of Pop Culture: An Introduction"

Becker, Mary Lee
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Junior High
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-02: "Ministry with Middle School Youth: Maddening or Magical?!" (*)
        5-03: "Expanding and Enhancing Ministry with Young Adolescents" (*)

Beckman, Betsey
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Liturgical Movement
     WORKSHOP(S)
        5-04: "Liturgical Movement - Full Body Blessing" (*)

Benson, Rev. Richard
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Morality/Decision Making
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-03: "The Pope, The President and the Conflict in Iraq" (*)
        8-02: "Imago Dei: The Anthropological Foundation for the Church’s Consistent Ethic of Life" (*)

Bishop, Peg
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Parish Leadership w/ Sweetser
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-24: "Who Makes What Decisions? Forming An Empowering Parish Structure" (*)
        6-25: "All Are Welcome: Organizing for More Parish Volunteers" (*)

Bleuher, Rosemary
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Small Chris Communities
     WORKSHOP(S)
        4-03: "Creating Connections: Small Church Communities" (*)

Boadt, Rev. Lawrence
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Scripture
     WORKSHOP(S)
        4-04: "The Biblical Teaching on Social Justice" (*)
        7-03: "Exodus and Passover - Easter and Eucharist: A Biblical View" (*)

Bondi, Reneé
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Youth Day
     WORKSHOP(S)
        C: "Hey, I'm Worth Something, I Swear!!"

Boyce, Jo
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Catechesis - w/ Wells
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-24: "Comedy and Tragedy: Get the Message Across (Part 1)" (*)
        8-25: "Comedy and Tragedy: Get the Message Across (Part 2)" (*)

Boys, Mary
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Catechesis & Scripture
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-01: "“A People of the Covenant”: Deepening Our Sense of Belonging" (*)
        5-05: "The “Seven Last Words” of Jesus: Words from the Cross to Believers of Every Age" (*)

Brennan, Rev. Patrick
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Parish Evangelization
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-02: "Becoming Holy Communion" (*)
        2-04: "The New Evangelization: The Way of Integrity Through Church Crisis" (*)

Brownell, Dr. Eleanor Ann
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Elementary
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-03: "Teach Them! Reach Them!" (*)
        4-05: "Filling Up the Idea Box" (*)

Bryant, Sr. Kathy
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Youth Day
     WORKSHOP(S)
        D: "Driver’s Ed for Life"

Burland, John
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Elementary Cat: Music
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-04: "Proclaiming the Message of Jesus with Children Through Song and Celebration" (*)
        7-04: "Sing To God! Singing Our Faith With Children" (*)

Carrillo Velazquez, Carlos
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Youth-Evangelization
     WORKSHOP(S)
        6-53: "Lo que los Padres le Pueden dar a su Hijo Adolescente" (*)
        8-52: "Dándole la Mano al Adolescente o Joven que Sufre" (*)

Ceja, Rev. Miguel
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Young Adult
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-52: "El Joven Cholo y el Joven Universitario También Exigen un Lugar en la Iglesia" (*)
        3-51: "¿Será Posible Encontrar a Dios en Medio del Caos Político, Económico y Social en que Vivimos? (*)

Chavez, Bishop Gregorio Rosa
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Social Justice
     WORKSHOP(S)
        5-51: "Transformación Social: Tarea de Toda Evangelización" 
        8-53: "Y ¿Qué de la Teología de Liberación?" 

Cheri, Richard
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Liturgy/Music
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-05: "Can't Stop Praisin'" (*)
        4-06: "Songs of the Soul" (*)

Chesto, Dr. Kathleen
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Family
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-05: "Defusing the Violence"
        4-07: "Naming God"

Clarke, Rev. James
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Mythology/Theology
     WORKSHOP(S)
        8-03: "Healing Fiction as Balm for the World" (*)

Coffey, Kathy
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Catechesis w/ Colloton
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-06: "Re-Imagining the Eucharist: The Introductory Rites"

Coleman, Rev. Gerald
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Morality
     WORKSHOP(S)
        4-08: "Clergy Sexual Abuse and the Catholic Church"
        8-04: "The Consistent Ethic of Life and Capital Punishment"

Colloton, Rev. Paul
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Catechesis w/ Coffey
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-06: "Re-Imagining the Eucharist: The Introductory Rites"

Coloroso, Barbara
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Family/Parenting
     WORKSHOP(S)
        5-06: "Just Because It Isn’t Wrong, Doesn’t Make It Right: Teaching Kids to Act with Integrity, Civility and Compassion"
        6-01: "TAO of Teaching"

Cooney, Rory
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Catechesis & Liturgy - w/ Piercy
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-21: "Been There … Done That ... Now What?" (*)

Cortez, Jaime
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Liturgy/Music
     WORKSHOP(S)
        7-05: "The Communion Rite and Its Musical Challenges"

Cronin, Rev. Kevin
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Spirituality
     WORKSHOP(S)
        6-02: "The Special Franciscan Style" (*)
        7-06: "Desire: The Heart of Catholic Spirituality" (*)

Crosby, Rev. Michael
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Topic of Choice
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-07: "Proclaiming the Gospel, Renewing the Church" (*)
        8-05: "Seeking Meaning, Finding Faith" (*)

Cusick, Rev. John
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Young Adult-Church
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-04: "You Are Needed! But What is the Future for the "Age of the Laity"?" (*)
        8-06: "Some Contemporary Pastoral Skills for Effective Ministry" (*)

Dallavalle, Nancy
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Spirituality & Feminism
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-06: "From the Pew: Ecclesial Life for Adult Catholics" (*)
        4-09: "Marian Reflections for the Feminist Soul" (*)

Dao, Rev. Anthony Quang
     Language: VIET     TOPIC:
     WORKSHOP(S)
        5-70: "Vietnamese Workshop" (*)
        7-70: "Vietnamese Workshop" (*)

D'Arcy, Paula
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Spirituality
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-07: "Tell Me There's Hope" (*)
        3-05: "Come, Follow Me" (*)

Daughters of God,
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Youth Day - Musical Workshop
     WORKSHOP(S)
        E: "Pray Your Heart"

de la Parte París, Rev. Ángel
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Church-SCC
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-53: "Ser Catequista: Una Aventura Apasionante" (*)
        4-51: "Vivir en Comunidad: La Buena Noticia de Contarlo Juntos" (*)

Deasy, Rev. Kenneth
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Ecclesiology
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-08: "The Way of the Cross … A Way Resonating the Experience of God’s Mercy" (*)

Deck, Rev. Allan
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Spirituality
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-52: "¡En Amorate Dedios! Promomendo la Vida Espiritual de los Hispanios" (*)

DeMartini, Rev. Rodney
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: HIV/AIDS
     WORKSHOP(S)
        7-07: ""Come to Me All You Who Are Weary" - The Gospel of HIV/AIDS" (*)

Donohoo, Theresa
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Catechesis & Liturgy - w/ Piercy
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-21: "Been There … Done That ... Now What?" (*)

East, Msgr. Ray
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Youth Day/Reconciliation
     WORKSHOP(S)
        5-07: "Reconciliation: It's Not Just in the Movies Anymore!" (*)
        H: "The 411 on the New E: Evangelization for Dummies, Geeks, Jesus Freaks and Everybody in Between"

Eipers, Carole
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Youth Cat./Evangelization
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-09: "Vision Reloaded: Adolescent Catechesis Now"
        4-10: "Evangelizing Catechesis: Potentials and Challenges"

Elizondo, Rev. Virgilio (cancelled)
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Ecclesiology
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-51: "Maria, Madre de la Iglesia" (*)
        4-52: "Misión de la Iglesia: Evangelizar" (*)


Escalante, Victor Hugo
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Evangelization
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-52: "Cómo Suscitar la Experiencia de Dios en un Mundo Cambiante" (*)
        5-52: "Encuentro con Cristo, Experiencia Fundante de la Vida Cristiana" (*)
        Key: "La misión de la Iglesia de Jesús Hoy" (*)

Espín, Dr. Orland
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Social Justice/Pop Religiosity
     WORKSHOP(S)
        4-53: "Catolicismo Popular: Teología y Pastoral" (*)
        6-54: "Catolicismo Popular y Justicia Social" (*)

Felix, Ples
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Detention. Ministry w/ Khamisa
     WORKSHOP(S)
        7-15: "An Eye for an Eye and Soon the Whole World Is Blind: Teaching Restoration and Forgiveness" (*)

Ferder, Fran
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Human Sexuality w/Heagle
     WORKSHOP(S)
        6-04: "Reclaiming Sacred Eros: The Crisis of Human Sexuality in the Catholic Church" (*)
        7-08: "Finding God in the Darkness: Spiritual and Pastoral" (*)

Fernández, Santiago
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Music/Liturgy w/ Rubalcava
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-55: "El Triduo y Su Canto"

Fiand, Barbara
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Theology
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-06: "Redemption: A Cosmic Story" (*)
        4-11: "A Quest for The Holy: Wilderness Replete with Light" (*)

Finke, Rudolf
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Human Sexuality
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-53: "Sexualidad - Castidad - Abstinencia" (*)
        5-53: "Tú eres mi hijo, el amado..." (Mc 9,7) (*)

Florez, Paul
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Youth Day
     WORKSHOP(S)
        I: "Living the Vida Loca with Christ - Keeping it Real!"

Florian, Amy
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Bereavement
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-08: "Grief Through a Child's Eyes" (*)
        5-08: "What Are We Going to Do This Week?" (*)

Foley, Rev. Edward
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Liturgy
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-09: "More than Scripture: Preaching the Liturgy"
        8-07: "Eucharist as Mystagogy: The Word Responds"

Ford, Paul
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Theology & Liturgy/Music
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-10: "Unleashing the Immense Power of Sunday Mass" (*)
        6-03: "Baptized Imaginations, Transformed Minds, Surrendered Hearts: The Theology of the Chronicles of Narnia" (*)

Fragomeni, Rev. Richard
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Theology
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-10: "A Mystogogical Experience of Lent and Triduum"
        2-11: "Jesus Christ, Bearer of the Water of Life: A Christian Reflection on the “New Age”"

Freeburg, Paule
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Liturgy w/ Walker
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-23: "Children's Way of the Cross and Other Forms of Lenten Prayer"
        5-09: "RCIA for Children: Practical Ideas for Parish Use"

Funk, Sr. Meg
     Language: ENG     TOPIC:
     WORKSHOP(S)
        5-10: "Islam, Shared God Consciousness" (*)
        7-09: "Lectio Divina: A Way of Praying" (*)

Gaillardetz, Richard
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Theology
     WORKSHOP(S)
        6-05: ""…Receive What You Are": How the Eucharist Makes the Church" (*)
        Key: "Schooled in Communion: Being Authentically Church in Challenging Times" (*)

Galipeau, Dr. Jerry
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Choice
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-11: "The Minor Rites of the RCIA: Not So Minor After All!" (*)
        7-10: "The Apprenticeship Model for Christian Initiation" (*)

Gaupin, Linda
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Confirmation
     WORKSHOP(S)
        7-11: "Creating the Best Immediate Preparation for Confirmation"
        8-08: "The Formative Power of Liturgical Prayer: Sacramental Catechesis for Confirmation"

Goizueta, Dr. Roberto
     Language: ENG/SPAN     TOPIC: Theology/Culture
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-07: "The Preferential Option for the Poor: Is It Really an Option?" (*)
        5-54: "La Teología Latina en los Estados Unidos" (*)

Gómez, Gerardo
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Detention Ministry
     WORKSHOP(S)
        6-55: "Cain vs. Able - Crimen y Castigo" (*)

González-Andrieu, Cecilia
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Media & Feminine Theology
     WORKSHOP(S)
        4-54: "Hablando de Justicia, Los Medios de Comunicación" (*)
        5-55: "La Mujer Reclamando su Historia y su Voz" (*)
        7-52: "Hablemos de Amor, el Evangelio de San Juan" (*)

Gordon, Dr. Greer
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Sexuality
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-12: "Broken & Believing: Reaching Out with Broken Hearts" (*)
        4-12: "The Church, Same-Sex Unions & the Suffering People of God" (*)

Gordon, Edmund
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Catechetical Leadership
     WORKSHOP(S)
        7-12: "Tending God’s Garden" (*)

Griffith, Dr. Colleen
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Feminine Spirituality
     WORKSHOP(S)
        5-11: "The Missing Body: Reclaiming the Physicality in Spirituality" (*)

Groody, Rev. Daniel
     Language: ENG/SPAN     TOPIC: Theology
     WORKSHOP(S)
        8-09: "Mexican Immigration and Christian Spirituality" (*)
        7-53: "Juan Diego y el Camino Inmigrante" (*)

Groome, Thomas
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Catechesis
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-08: "From Crisis to Renewal: Reclaiming the Vision" (*)
        4-13: "Where Faith Begins: In The Family" (*)

Groves, Richard
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Life Issues
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-09: "Rites of Passage at the End of Life: The Indispensable Role of Story and Ritual" (*)
        4-14: "Are You Ready to Ask a Sacred Question? The Art of Courageous Decision-Making" (*)

Haas, David
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Liturgy/Music - w/ Zannoni
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-13: "The Future of Sung Prayer: Issues and Challenges for Liturgical Music in Worship and Catechesis"
        6-06: ""I Will Bless the Lord at All Times" (Psalm 34:2): The Psalms of the Paschal Season"
        8-10: "Reaching Toward Heaven: Singing the Journey of Faith"

Hagarty, Mike
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Confirmation
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-12: "Making Young Disciples: Catechesis in a Comprehensive Youth Ministry Context" (*)
        5-12: "Storytelling Tips for the Non-Storyteller" (*)

Haugen, Marty
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Liturgy/Music
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-13: "Liturgy, Song & Community Formation" 
(session given by David Haas)

Hayes, Dr. Diana
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Women's Issues
     WORKSHOP(S)
        5-13: "The Daughters of Sarah and Hagar: Women in the Bible for Today" (*)
        7-13: "Apostles, Priests and Prophets: Recalling Women in the New Testament" (*)

Heagle, Rev. John
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Human Sexuality w/Ferder
     WORKSHOP(S)
        6-04: "Reclaiming Sacred Eros: The Crisis of Human Sexuality in the Catholic Church" (*)
        7-08: "Finding God in the Darkness: Spiritual and Pastoral" (*)

HealthWorks Theatre,
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: YD - Justice & Peace
     WORKSHOP(S)
        K: "Peace4 = Peace to the Fourth Power! (A Violence-Prevention Play)"

Heaney-Hunter, Joanne
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Family
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-10: "Families as Forgiving and Reconciling Communities" (*)
        5-14: "Marriage Preparation: A Process of Evangelization" (*)

Herrera Brambila, Francisco
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Catechesis: Culture & Music
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-53: "Fuerza de la Raíz" (*)
        8-54: "El Canto, El Cuento y la Evangelización" (*)

Hershey, Rev. Terry
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Youth Day & Spirituality
     WORKSHOP(S)
        4-15: "An Invitation to the Ephod Dance: Life as Risk, Gift and Celebration" (*)
        7-14: "The Sacred Necessities of Life: All We Need to Live the Good Life" (*)
        M: "Relationships: What's the Secret to a Love that Thrives?"

Horan, Dr. Michael
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Sacraments
     WORKSHOP(S)
        6-07: "Real-Life Sacraments 24/7: Experiencing the Sacred in Every Moment" (*)

Huebsch, Bill
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Adult Education
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-14: "The Bottom Line in Catechesis" (*)
        4-16: "You Gotta Be Kidding!" (*)

Hulburt, Dorothy
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Evangelization
     WORKSHOP(S)
        5-15: "There is a Balm in Gilead … and It's You!" (*)
        8-11: "Mary: Model of a Christ Centered Life" (*)

Hurd, Bob
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Liturgy/Music
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-11: "A Lenten Journey"
        6-08: "A Spirituality of the Liturgy"

Hurley, Rev. John
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Evangelization
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-15: "Nurturing Discipleship: A Call to Evangelizing Catechesis or … A Walk on Holy Ground" (*)
        6-09: "Go and Make Disciples and the Signs of the Times" (*)

Jansen, ValLimar
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Liturgy & Music w/ Kendzia
     WORKSHOP(S)
        5-16: "Ritual Use of Spirituals and Gospel Music" (*)

CDs: Catholic Classics: African American Sacred Songs. (GIA)
Cross Culture: Songs of Faith from Near & Far
Online link:
www.giamusic.com

Kempf, Rev. Joseph
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Sacraments
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-12: ""You Expect ME to Talk About Faith?"" (*)
        5-17: "HELP!! Creative Strategies for All Who Are Asked to Express What We Believe" (*)

Kendzia, Tom
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Lit & Music w/ Jansen
     WORKSHOP(S)
        5-16: "Ritual Use of Spirituals and Gospel Music" (*)

Kennett, Colette
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Youth Day
     WORKSHOP(S)
        P: "Pay It Forward"

Khamisa, Azim
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Detention. Ministry w/ Felix
     WORKSHOP(S)
        7-15: "An Eye for an Eye and Soon the Whole World Is Blind: Teaching Restoration and Forgiveness" (*)

Klenicki, Rabbi Leon
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Topic of Choice
     WORKSHOP(S)
        7-56: "Las Raíces del Antijudaísmo en el Ambiente Cristiano" (*)

Kline, Rt. Rev. Francis
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Spirituality
     WORKSHOP(S)
        6-10: "The Liturgy the Hours and the Prayer of the Heart" (*)
        7-20: "Silence, Contemplation and Adoration: The Journey of Faith for Everyone" (*)

Knowles, Jim
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Youth Ministry
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-13: "Retreats: Life-changing Experiences" (*)
        7-16: "Service Issues: Why Youth Need to Be Involved" (*)

Krull, Sharron
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Early Childhood
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-16: "Circle Time: Music & Movement Activities for Young Children"

Lawton, Liam
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Liturgy
     WORKSHOP(S)
        6-11: "New Song from an Ancient Land"

Le Quang-Uy, Rev. Joseph
     Language: VIET     TOPIC: Topic of Choice
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-70: "Vietnamese Workshop"
        6-70: "Vietnamese Workshop"

Leonard, Rev. Richard
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Youth Day & Media
     WORKSHOP(S)
        5-18: "The Two Standards: Good and Evil in the Movies"
        8-12: "Jesus Christ - Movie Star"
        S: ""We're Taking Over!" Youth Involvement at Mass"

LeVecke, Rev. John
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Young Adult Min.
     WORKSHOP(S)
        5-19: "Where Everybody Knows Your Name" (*)

Levy, Rev. Eduardo
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Elementary Catechesis
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-54: "Personas al Derecho y Personas al Revés" (*)
        3-54: "Padres y Padrejos" (*)

Lewis, Dr. Keith
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Ecumenical
     WORKSHOP(S)
        7-17: "Christianity and Islam: A Judaeo-Christian-Muslim Tradition?" (*)

Luong, Bishop Dominic Dinh Mai
     Language: VIET     TOPIC: Topic of Choice
     WORKSHOP(S)
        Key: "Vietnamese Keynote" (*)

Malone, Bishop Richard
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Catechesis
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-14: "The Great Catholic Marinade"
        4-17: "The New National Adult Catechism: Previews of Coming Attractions"

Manibusan, Jesse
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Multicultural Catechesis
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-27: "It's a Sin to Bore a Kid: Radical Ministry for Radical Times" (*)  [originally with Mike Yaconelli]
        4-18: "Multicultural Church: Beyond Tolerance" (*)  

Marins, José
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Ecclesiology
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-55: "Jerusalén Antiquia - Past-Hispana USA" (*)
        7-54: "Modelos Eclesiales Conflicto y Complementación" (*)

Markey, Rev. John
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Theology
     WORKSHOP(S)
        5-20: "What on Earth is God Doing? Theological Reflections on the Crisis of Fear in American Culture" (*)
        7-18: "Creating Communities that Save: Practical Ways to Enhance Community Life in the Local Church" (*)

Massingale, Rev. Bryan
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Morality/Ethics
     WORKSHOP(S)
        7-19: "Social Reconciliation: Balm for the World"
        8-13: "Liberation Theology Today: Still Seeking Justice for the Poor"

Matovina, Timothy
     Language: ENG/SPAN     TOPIC: Culture
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-15: "Evangelization and Popular Piety in U.S. Catholicism" (*)
        4-19: "The Writing of the Gospels" (*)
        5-56: ""¿Quién Dicen Uds. que Soy Yo?" Conociendo a Jesús en la Comunidad Hispana" (*)

McCarty, Bob
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Youth Ministry
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-15: "Youth at Risk: Responding to Crises" (*)
        6-12: "Comprehensive Youth Ministry: Developing a New Map for a Changing Territory" (*)

McCormack, Patricia
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Family
     WORKSHOP(S)
        6-13: "Mary: Family Guide For The Journey Home" (*)
        7-20: "A Beatitude for Family" (*)

McKenna, Dr. Megan
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Spirituality
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-16: "Mercy Singing in the Night" (*)
        5-21: "Send My Root Rain!" (*)

McMahon, Bishop Malcolm Patrick
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Topic of Choice
     WORKSHOP(S)
        8-14: "Leadership In a Changing Church" (*)

Mitchell, Nathan
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Liturgy
     WORKSHOP(S)
        6-14: "Life Begins at 40?" (*)
        7-21: "The Rite of Communion: Meanings and Ministries" (*)

Moser, Gary "Dobie"
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Youth Ministry
     WORKSHOP(S)
        5-22: "Youth Ministry: Building a Leadership Team" (*)
        8-15: "Using Peer Leaders: Models of Hope" (*)

Mullen, Rev. J. Patrick
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Scripture
     WORKSHOP(S)
        4-20: ""I Saw a Beast With Ten Horns and Seven Heads!": Making Sense Out of the Book of Revelation" (*)
        8-16: ""This Jesus, Whom You Crucified": The New Testament and Anti-Semitism" (*)

Mullner, Timothy
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Elementary
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-16: "Whatever Happened to Joy? Humor and Faith-sharing for Catechists" (*)

Neal, Joan
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Global Solidarity
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-17: "Loving Our Neighbor: The Global Demand of Faith" (*)
        6-15: "Globalizing Solidarity: Promoting International Peace and Justice" (*)

Noguez Alcántara, Rev. Armando
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: New Testament
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-55: "¿Cómo Distinguir el Cristianismo de Otras Creencias Religiosas?" (*)
        6-56: "¿Enfrentamientos y Conflictos en mi Comunidad Eclesial?" (*)

O'Brien-Rothe, Dra. Linda
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC:
     WORKSHOP(S)
        7-51" "El Coro Litúrgico" (*)

O'Dea, Shelia
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Catechesis: RCIA & SCC
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-17: "SCCs and the Rite of Initiation of Adults - The Community and the Conversion Journey" (*)
        4-21: "Why All Need To Understand the Catechumenate" (*)

O'Donohue, John
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Spirituality: Celtic
     WORKSHOP(S)
        6-16: "Beauty is God" (*)
        7-22: "Love is the Only Antidote to Fear" (*)

Ondrla, Christine
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Elementary Catechesis
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-17: "Ashes to Fire" (*)
        4-22: "Ready to Forgive and be Forgiven" (*)

Paradise, Jo Ann
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Junior High
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-18: "Creative Catechesis in the Junior High Classroom" (*)
        6-17: "Helping Junior-Highers to Become "Pray-ers"" (*)

Parra Sánchez, Abundio
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Old Testament
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-54: "Humanismo en el Antiguo Testamento" (*)
        8-55: "El Perdón y la Misericordia en el Antiguo Testamento" (*)

Patin, Michael
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Youth Day & Youth Ministry
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-19: "Bob Vila Meets Youth Ministry" (*)
        T: "Finding God in a Hectic Schedule"

Pavlik, Dr. Robert
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Catechesis & Multiple Int.
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-18: "Multiple Intelligences and Church Events" (*)
        5-23: "Multiple Intelligences and Church Communications" (*)

Phan, Dr. Peter
     Language: ENG/VIET     TOPIC: Theology
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-20: "Speaking of God's Mercy in a Culture of Violence" (*)
        4-70: "Vietnamese Workshop" (*)

Phan, Teresa
     Language: VIET     TOPIC: Theology
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-70: "Vietnamese Workshop" (*)

Phong, Bro. Fortunat "Frère"
     Language: VIET     TOPIC: Choice
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-70: "Vietnamese Workshop" (*)
        8-70: "Vietnamese Workshop" (*)

Piercy, R.W.
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Catechesis & Liturgy
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-21: "Been There … Done That ... Now What?" (*)
        7-23: "We MUST Sing at Liturgy - We MUST Sing in Religious Education" (*)

Platt, John
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Early Childhood
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-19: "Children Need Encouragement Like Plants Need Water!" (*)
        8-17: "Being Responsible at Home: A Most Important Ingredient for Being Responsible in the Classroom" (*)

Ponnet, Rev. Chris
     Language:      TOPIC:
     WORKSHOP(S)
        7-07: ""Come to Me All You Who Are Weary" - The Gospel of HIV/AIDS" (*)

Prejean, Helen
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Death Penalty-Social Justice
     WORKSHOP(S)
        4-23: "Dead Man Walking - The Journey Continues" (*)

Regan, Jane
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Adult Education
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-20: "Sacramental Formation: Opportunity for Adult Faith Formation" (*)
        3-18: "Fashioning a Faithful People for an Adult Church" (*)

Ricard, Rev. R. Tony
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Topic of Choice
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-22: "Who Invited the Devil?" (*)

Riechers, Rev. Erik
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Catechesis
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-21: "Build Bethlehem Everywhere" (*)
        8-18: "A Preferential Option for the Lost" (*)

Rohr, Rev. Richard
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Spirituality
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-19: "What Difference Does Trinity Make?" (*)
        6-18: "The Two Halves of Life" (*)

Roush, Sheryl
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Spirituality
     WORKSHOP(S)
        6-19: "“Sparkle-Tude" - How to Keep a Sparkling Attitude Every Day" (*)

Rubalcava, Pedro
     Language: ENG/SPAN     TOPIC: Liturgy/Music
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-55: "El Triduo y Su Canto"
        5-24: "Multicultural Liturgies: A Musical Challenge" (*)

Rupp, Joyce
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Spirituality/Prayer
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-23: "Teachings From My Spiritual Mentors" (*)
        6-20: "Putting Purpose and Passion into Ministry" (*)

Ruse, Austin
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Respect Life
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-26: "Only True Believers in My Foxhole: The Interreligious Fight for Life, Faith and Family at the United Nations" (*)
        8-19: "Women Deserve Better Than Abortion: The Final Strategy for Pro-Life Victory" (*)

Sanahuja, Rev. Manuel
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Liturgy
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-56: "Jesús Derriba la Separación Entre Culto y Vida" (*)

Saso, Patt & Steve
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Family: Parenting
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-22: "10 Keys to Successful Parenting of Teenagers" (*)
        6-21: "What Works: Discipline and Kids" (*)

Shea, John
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Spirituality: Storytelling
     WORKSHOP(S)
        6-22: "Slow Change: Transformation through Personal Storytelling" (*)
        7-24: "Teaching Stories: Catalysts of Spiritual Development" (*)

Siller, Rev. Clodomiro
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Biblical Anthropology
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-56: "La Humanidad y las Culturas en el Plan de Dios" (*)
        7-55: "Vivir la Fe en una Realidad Pluricultural" (*)

Singer-Towns, Brian
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Junior High
     WORKSHOP(S)
        8-20: "Teaching Young Adolescents Their Biblical ABCs" (*)

Smith, Rt. Rev. Alexei
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Ecumenism
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-21: "Meeting Christ's Ecumenical Challenge" (*)

Smith-Christopher, Dr. Daniel
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Scripture
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-23: "Re-Dating Genesis!" (*)
        2-24: "Jacob and Esau - Theft and Reconciliation" (*)
        5-25: "The Prophet Isaiah and "Cultural Theology"" (*)

Smollin, Sr. Anne Bryan
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Spirituality
     WORKSHOP(S)
        6-23: "Ho-Ho-Holy Humor and Spirituality: Amusing Grace, How Sweet the Sound" (*)
        8-21: "Health, Aging, Humor (HAH): It's a Matter of Laugh of Death" (*)

Sofield, Bro. Loughlan
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Parish Leadership
     WORKSHOP(S)
        6-24: "Leadership: Integrating Spirituality and Psychology" (*)
        8-22: "Leadership: Practical Principles" (*)

Soto, Bishop Jaime
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Topic of Choice
     WORKSHOP(S)
        7-56: "Las Raíces del Antijudaísmo en el Ambiente Cristiano" (*)

Stanley, Mike
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Catechesis - w/ Wells
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-24: "Comedy and Tragedy: Get the Message Across (Part 1)" (*)
        8-25: "Comedy and Tragedy: Get the Message Across (Part 2)" (*)

Sweetser, Thomas
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Parish Leadership w/ Bishop
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-24: "Who Makes What Decisions? Forming An Empowering Parish Structure" (*)
        6-25: "All Are Welcome: Organizing for More Parish Volunteers" (*)

Sylvester, Nancy
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Social Justice
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-22: "How Jesus Got Into Trouble" (*)
        8-23: "Imagining a Just World: Vision and Values" (*)

Tagle, Bishop Luis Antonio
     Language: ENG/PHIL     TOPIC: Ecclesiology
     WORKSHOP(S)
        5-26: "Questions Basic Ecclesial Communities Ask" (*)
        8-80: "Filipino: Kayamanan ka ba ng Simbahan?" (*)

Tlapek, David
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Tapestries of Cathedral
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-25: "Divining the Human: Tapestries for the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels"

VerEecke, Rev. Robert
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Liturgical Movement
     WORKSHOP(S)
        4-24: "Praise God’s Name in the Festive Dance!"
        8-24: "Move, Members, Move!"

Villarroya, Rev. Pedro
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Social Justice
     WORKSHOP(S)
        5-57: "¡Donde Encontrar el PODER para Construir un Mundo Justo!" (*)

Walker, Christopher
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Liturgy-Music
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-23: "Children's Way of the Cross and Other Forms of Lenten Prayer" (*)
        6-26: "Music & Liturgy: Companions on the Journey of Faith" (*)

Walsh, David
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Catechesis & Media
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-25: "The Test for the Modern Church"
        2-26: "Why They Act That Way and What We Should Do About it: A Guide to Adolescent Brain Development"

Wells, David
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Catechesis - w/ Boyce
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-24: "Comedy and Tragedy: Get the Message Across (Part 1)" (*)
        8-25: "Comedy and Tragedy: Get the Message Across (Part 2)" (*)

Whitehead, James
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Parish Leadership w/ Evelyn
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-25: "The Practice of Christian Leadership" (*)
        4-25: "Wisdom of the Body: How Spirituality Embraces Passion and Grace" (*)

Whitehead, Evelyn Eaton
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Parish Leadership w/James
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-25: "The Practice of Christian Leadership" (*)
        4-25: "Wisdom of the Body: How Spirituality Embraces Passion and Grace" (*)

Wicks, Dr. Robert
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Spirituality
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-26: "Riding the Dragon: Lessons for Inner Strength in Challenging Times"
        4-26: ""Sleep Faster ...We Need the Pillows!" Ways to Keep Perspective in an Intense World"

Yaconelli, Mike 
     Language: ENG     TOPIC:
     WORKSHOP(S)
        2-27: "It's a Sin to Bore a Kid: Radical Ministry for Radical Times" (*) -
(session to be given by Jesse Manibusan)
        X: "Living Dangerously: When Self-Esteem Meets Jesus" -
(session to be given by Fr. R. Tony Ricard)

Young, Anamaria
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Life Issues
     WORKSHOP(S)
        7-25: "A World of Blessings Between Haiti and South Pasadena" (*)

Yzaguirre, John
     Language: ENG/SPAN     TOPIC: Family/Marriage
     WORKSHOP(S)
        1-27: "How To Build a Strong and Lasting Christian Marriage" (*)
        4-56: "El Secreto de la Unidad Matrimonial" (*)

Zannoni, Arthur
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Liturgy & Church - w/ Haas
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-26: ""Lord Teach Us to Pray" (Luke 11:1): Praying With Jesus in the Gospel of Luke"
        6-06: ""I Will Bless the Lord at All Times" (Psalm 34:2): The Psalms of the Paschal Season"

Zanotto, Rev. Luigi
     Language: SPAN     TOPIC: Evangelization
     WORKSHOP(S)
        3-56: "Juan Diego Baila al Son de Los Ángeles" (*)
        8-56: "Que Será, Será … Hispanos, Ha Llegado el Momento de "ACTUAR"" (*)

Zaragoza, Bro. Rufino
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Multicultural
     WORKSHOP(S)
        7-26: "Preserving Culture, Preserving Faith: Vietnamese Catechesis and the Arts" (*)

Zupan, Lynn
     Language: ENG     TOPIC: Parish Leadership
     WORKSHOP(S)
        4-02: "Alternative Parish Staffing" (*)

 

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David Haas

2-51

Rev. Virgilio Elizondo

Miguel Angel Sanchez Carlos

3-14

Bishop Malone

Rev. Jim Clarke

3-26

Arthur Zannoni

Bill Huebsch

4-17

Bishop Malone

Joanne Chafe

4-52

Rev. Virgilio Elizondo

Miguel Angel Sanchez Carlos

5-11

Colleen Griffith

Kathy Coffey

6-06

Arthur Zannoni & David Haas

David Haas

7-07

Rev. Rodney De Martini & Rev. Chris Ponnet

Rev. Chris Ponnet

7-11

Linda Gaupin

Dr. Michael Horan

8-08

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Jerry Galipeau



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