2006 PERIOD 6Religious Education Congress
Saturday, April 1, 2006
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6-01 Church or Sect? Catholicism at a Crossroads
R. Scott Appleby, PhD
In this session we will discuss the tension within contemporary Roman Catholicism between those who find late modern culture so reprehensible, and the attitudes and behaviors of many Catholics so objectionable, as to counsel a kind of purification of the Church from within; and those, on the other side of the debate, who urge the hierarchy to resist the temptation to renounce “Big Tent” Catholicism and, instead, renew the constructive process of evangelization and apologetics from within.
6-02 Walking Sticks for Working Disciples - Workshop Closed
Step into the freedom that “hands-on” activities can bring to any religious education or faith-sharing journey. This practical workshop presents tools for the hike into the Kingdom of Jesus. Walking sticks can be stories we lean on, crafts to share along the way or silly songs and games to lift our spirits when the road is rough. There are simple, easy-to-use activities and ideas that are geared to building community, compassion and connections within our faith-sharing sessions.
Susan Ballotti
A catechist for over 20 years, Sue Ballotti is a Master Catechist for the Los Angeles Archdiocese. As a sales representative for William H. Sadlier, she had the opportunity to meet with Catholic schoolteachers and catechists throughout southern California. She uses this experience as a spiritual director and conductor of retreats. Ballotti also serves as a member of the RCIA team at her parish, St. Margaret Mary in Lomita.
6-03 Guadalupe and a People’s Journey to Freedom
This presentation will be of interest to catechists, women religious, priests, deacons, pastoral agents and those trying to understand how to minister within the Latino reality. We will explore the cultural‑historical perspective of the Latino religious world view and the importance of the Guadalupe events for effective evangelization. Suggestions for a prophetic pastoral care in a people’s march toward freedom in our country will also be addressed.
Msgr. Arturo J. Bañuelas
Within the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, where he was ordained, Msgr. Arturo Bañuelas founded the Tepeyac Institute, a diocesan lay ministry formation center. In 1989, he co-founded the Academy of Catholic Hispanics of the United States and has been recipient of their Virgilio Elizondo Award. Currently he is Pastor at St. Pius X in El Paso. Msgr. Bañuelas conducts retreats and speaks on the topics of theology, faith and politics, and border culture and issues.
6-04 Why the Catholic Church is Involved in Immigration Reform - Workshop Closed
In a landmark pastoral letter issued jointly by the Catholic bishops of Mexico and the United States, “Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope,” the bishops acknowledge that the current immigration system is badly in need of reform and a comprehensive approach to fixing it is required. The bishops offer a broad set of recommendations for changing U.S. laws and policies to reflect the principles contained in Scripture and in Catholic Social Teaching and to bring about a more humane and just U.S. immigration system. (Bishop Gerald Barnes will be joined by fellow members of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Migration and Refugee Services.)
Bishop Gerald R. Barnes
A priest of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas, Gerald Barnes was appointed Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of San Bernardino, Calif., and, in 1995, named as their Bishop. He currently Chairs the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration and Refugee Services and holds membership in the USCCB Administrative Committee, the Communication Committee, and the Ad Hoc Committee for the Church in Africa.
6-05 Why John Henry Newman Still Matters - Workshop Closed
Fr. Robert Barron
John Henry Newman was the greatest Catholic theologian of the 19th century. His central themes of the development of doctrine, the importance of the laity, the play between authority and intellectual freedom, and the nature of religion’s assent are still enormously relevant today.
6-06 Homosexuality, Celibacy & the Priesthood: Continuing the Conversation - Workshop Closed
Talking in ministerial settings about the priesthood in relation to homosexuality and celibacy can sometimes be challenging. This session will encourage conversations that seek to be charitable and honest, so as to encourage our credible witness of the Gospel. This session continues a conversation begun at the 2005 Religious Education Congress, and is open to all who care about these topics. This year, we will focus more intently on celibacy and its relation to homosexuality and the priesthood. (Dr. Tom Beaudoin will moderate a panel including Fr. James Martin and Greer Gordon.)
Dr. Tom Beaudoin
Dr. Tom Beaudoin is Assistant Professor in the Religious Studies Department at Santa Clara University in California. He is author of “Virtual Faith: The Irreverent Spiritual Quest of Generation X” and “Consuming Faith: Integrating Who We Are With What We Buy,” as well as many articles on theology and culture. Dr. Beaudoin is a frequent and popular speaker at the Religious Education Congress.
Greer Gordon
Dr. Greer Gordon is Director of the Frederick Douglass Unity House and a faculty member of the Department of African/African American Studies and Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts in Dartmouth. The Baton Rouge, La., native is a former teacher, religious education director and consultant.
James Martin, SJ
Fr. James Martin, a Jesuit priest, is Associate Editor at America magazine. He is the author of numerous books, including “In Good Company,” and most recently, “My Life with the Saints.” He has spoken at various religious conferences, parishes, retreat houses, as well as in the media on a variety of topics. His articles have appeared in America, Commonweal, The (London) Tablet and U.S. News & World Report.
6-07 Contemporary Myths About Catholics and Their Church - Workshop Closed
Non‑Catholics are not the only people who have false impressions of Catholics and conditions in the Catholic Church. So do many Catholics. Using data from recent research, the presenter challenges modern‑day myths about the laity’s beliefs and practices, organizational and leadership issues in the Church, and the Church’s role in American society. Evidence related to each myth is reviewed and the implications for ministry are examined.
James D. Davidson
Jim Davidson is President-elect of the Association for the Sociology of Religious, and Professor of Sociology at Purdue University. He has been President of the Religious Research Association and the North Central Sociological Association; editor of the Review of Religious Research; and executive officer of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion. Author of six books, Davidson also writes a bi-weekly column appearing in diocesan publications.
6-08 The Role Catechists Play in Helping Early Adolescents “Step into Freedom” - Workshop Closed
Ken Doran
Life in Christ is the freedom we are inviting young people to step into. Catechists play a unique and crucial role in this challenging task. This workshop will explore creative ideas and ways catechists in junior-high grades can be instrumental in helping young people take steps toward this “freedom,” toward a life in Christ, each day.
6-09 What Can RCIA Ministers Learn from the Social Sciences? - Workshop Closed
This session will explore data from religious sociology and draw out practical implications for how parishes might better implement the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.
Rev. Robert D. Duggan
Fr. Robert Duggan is a presbyter in the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., teaching at the Washington Theological Union and The Catholic University of America. For the past 20 years he has served as Pastor of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Gaithersburg, Md. Fr. Duggan, an author of books and a regular columnist in church magazines, has written and lectured widely in the field of liturgical and sacramental renewal in Christian Initiation.
6-10 Did You Receive the Holy Spirit When You Were Baptized?
Dr. Aurelie A. Hagstrom
This session will focus on the role of the Holy Spirit and its gifts in the life of the laity in the Church. Vatican II taught that all believers (not just the ordained) receive the gifts of the Spirit through Baptism and Confirmation. How can the laity discern their gifts and use them in the life of the Church? What is the relationship between priestly ministry and lay ministry? St. Paul’s teaching in the New Testament will be explored and applied to contemporary questions.
6-11 The Global AIDS Epidemic & the Catholic Response - Workshop Closed
This workshop will provide an overview of the trends and historic magnitude of the global AIDS pandemic, with a focus on the response of the Church. Particular attention will be made to the Church’s contributions in terms of providing basic care and support to the sick and orphans, and encouraging the prevention of further transmission by proclaiming and defending the dignity of each individual. The Catholic Church is the largest provider of care to people with AIDS around the world, and has much to contribute in terms of prevention as well.
Matt Hanley
Matt Hanley provides technical and strategic assistance to Catholic Relief Services and its partners responding to the AIDS epidemic in Africa, Asia and Latin America. He holds a master’s degree in international health, and his work with CRS has taken him to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Nigeria.
6-12 Songs of Joy, Tears and Dreams
In the ancient Celtic tradition music was divided into three categories: Songs of Joy, Songs of Tears, and Songs of Dreams. In this workshop composer Liam Lawton looks at this tradition in terms of worship today and examines how we can share such moments with our communities using our music as a powerful conduit of God’s grace.
Liam Lawton
Liam Lawton is a priest of the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin, Ireland, who has been working as a composer specializing in the area of sacred Celtic music. An avid performer, Fr. Lawton has traveled to many countries and has recorded eight collections of music; his most recent is “Another World.” In November 2005 he appeared as the featured artist on a PBS television special.
6-13 The Good News According to Each of Us
Patricia Livingston
The revelation of the Good News does not happen with a leap from the mind of God straight into the human mind; it is mediated through experience. As theologian John L. Shea says, it always has somebody’s fingerprints on it. This talk will reflect on the Good News according to many sources: from the evangelists themselves to Broadway musicians, from great saints to tiny grandchildren. In the end we will ponder the question: What is the Good News according to me?
6-14 Gospel Drama & Dance of Discipleship
Nancy Seitz and Graziano Marcheschi
Through drama, dance, storytelling and poetry, Nancy and Graziano Marcheschi proclaim the unchanging truths of the Gospel through the ever-changing language of the performing arts. Participational and festive, this “mini retreat” celebrates God’s presence among us and helps us to “step into freedom.”
6-15 Minister AND spouse: Who Do You Say That I Am?
Balancing the tasks of marriage and ministry can be rewarding, fulfilling and life giving – and it can be stressful, demanding and frustrating. This workshop will identify the stressors, pitfalls and challenges inherent in balancing ministry and marriage, as well as reminding participants of the profound blessings when ministry and marriage mesh. And we will name some strategies for when one or both spouses are involved in ministry.
Robert J. McCarty, DMin and Maggie McCarty, DMin
Drs. Maggie and Bob McCarty have a combined 60 years in ministry. Maggie is Director of Development for the Good Shepherd Center, a residential treatment program for adolescent girls in Baltimore. Bob is Executive Director of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry. They present workshops and retreats internationally, and volunteer on the youth ministry team at their parish of St. Francis of Assisi in Fulton, Md.
6-16 CNN, Scripture and The Catechism of the Catholic Church - Workshop Closed
The goal of this interactive workshop is to provide the participant with a process to address issues percolating in the news leading up to how they will respond as mature adult Catholics. The current events chosen will be examined by how they play out in different segments of society and also by what the Scriptures and the “Catechism of the Catholic Church” teach regarding the issue. Participation is key. Bring your listening skills.
Msgr. Thomas J. McDade, EdD
Previously serving as Pastor of Most Blessed Sacrament in Franklin Lakes, N.J., Msgr. Thomas McDade is now Scholar in Residence at the College of Saint Elizabeth in Morristown, N.J. His past positions include serving as Vicar for Education for the Newark Archdiocese and as Secretary for Education for the U.S. Catholic Conference. He is also a national consultant, author and a consulting editor to Benziger Publishing Co.
6-17 Catechesis and Multiple Intelligences - Workshop Closed
Rev. Ronald J. Nuzzi
Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory has been blessing religious education for decades now. Come and experience the various uses of MI theory for religious education, home, school, church, liturgy, sports and even meetings. Be prepared to use your multiple intelligences.
6-18 In the Shadow of the Angels: Meister Eckhart’s Theory of Angelic Presence
John O’Donohue
No one is alone. Each of us has a secret companion who walks the road of life with us, who feels what we feel. This companion is an ancient presence from the depths of God who remains eternally new and young with passion, inspiration and dreams. In this talk we will reflect on the beauty, companionship and inspiration of the angels. We will explore what the 14th-century mystic Meister Eckhart thought of angels. To develop a friendship with your angel can awaken your soul and bring you into that secret sanctuary in the heart where God dwells.
6-19 Healing Divisions in the Church
The Church is polarized in many parts of the world, but most especially in the United States. How can we understand these divisions, and how can we overcome them? Timothy Radcliffe argues that first we must understand the sense of “exile” that each part of the Church feels, and then we need a deeper spirituality of dialogue.
Timothy Radcliffe, OP
London-born Timothy Radcliffe, a member of the Dominican Order of the English Province, was a Chaplain at the University of London before returning to Oxford, where he taught Scripture and doctrine for 12 years. He is now an itinerant preacher and lecturer, based at Blackfriars, Oxford, traveling half of the year, and a board member of the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development.
6-20 Violent Endings in Matthew’s Parables and an End to Violence
Barbara E. Reid, OP
In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus teaches that his followers must act as God does: offering boundless, unreciprocated love to both the evil and the good. But in eight parables in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus speaks of God as violently punishing evildoers. Which one are we to imitate? This session will try to resolve this tension in Matthew and offer a view of how the Matthean Jesus teaches Christians to respond non-violently to violence.
6-21 A True Moment of Thanksgiving: The Sacrament of Confirmation
Rev. R. Tony Ricard, MTh, MDiv
All parents work hard to teach their children how to be grateful when others have shared with them gifts of love. God, too, has showered His children with many blessed Gifts. In the Sacrament of Confirmation, we confirm that we have received these Gifts. We also use this Sacrament to say, “Thank You” to God for His Love. This interactive and fun workshop will focus on how we experience God’s Grace through sacramental signs and how we can use these signs to show God how much we appreciate His Love. Come and explore a true moment of thanksgiving.
6-22 Use Their Issues, Touch Their Hearts - Workshop Closed
Teens have issues, just as adults have. If Church can show teens how to manage their issues successfully, we’ll keep their attention. If we can’t address their issues, why should they stick around? This workshop will not only reach their issues, it will show you how to reach their hearts and souls.
Anna Scally
Anna Scally, President of Cornerstone Media, is columnist for their Top Music Countdown quarterly poster and host of their audio show, “Burning Issues.” She has made over 2,000 public presentations at youth rallies, training events, retreats and adult education days. Scally has also been a presenter at all the major conferences for religious educators in North America. Her writing has appeared in several journals and publications.
6-23 To Live More Freely: Finding the Grace in Each Moment
We are in spiritual communion with each other when we are free enough to laugh together and not take ourselves so seriously. As we resonate with another we wholly live the moment. Jesus calls us to experience this serious joyfulness as we are invited to be fully in the world but not of the world. We’ll explore the gift of laughter and experience how this helps us be connected to each other and to our God.
Anne Bryan Smollin, CSJ, PhD
A Sister of St. Joseph, Anne Smollin is a therapist, lecturer, consultant and author. She is currently Executive Director of Counseling for Laity in Albany, N.Y., where she is a practicing psychotherapist. The former elementary school teacher and guidance counselor lectures extensively throughout the continental United States and Hawaii, Ireland, Canada and Australia, speaking to religious communities, conventions and businesses.
6-24 What Does the Culture Need to Understand About Pro‑life Philosophy? - Workshop Closed
Robert J. Spitzer, SJ
Many well‑intentioned Christians implicitly subscribe to materialistic, utilitarian and ego‑driven cultural philosophies with which they explicitly disagree. These implicit cultural philosophies make a pro‑life position difficult to understand and defend. Fr. Robert Spitzer will discuss how we can help our youth, and indeed ourselves, to recognize these implicit philosophies, and to replace them with a philosophy of intrinsic and transcendent dignity that is truly worthy of our faith and ourselves.
6-25 Lumen Gentium: A Church for the New Millennium
Maureen Sullivan, OP, PhD
The Second Vatican Council re-discovered the New Testament image of church and offered the faithful a new way of “being church.” This presentation looks at the church as mystery, a reality imbued with the hidden presence of God, a fundamental shift in the way we understand church. We will examine Lumen Gentium, Vatican II’s document that promotes a view of church that highlights mystery, the role of the laity, and the ongoing need for renewal and reform.
6-26 Justice for the Whole Earth Community - Workshop Closed
The Earth is our home. But increasing globalization places the health of our planet in jeopardy. This presentation will explore globalization and the challenge we have as people of faith to expand our work for social justice to the whole Earth community.
Nancy Sylvester, IHM
Sr. Nancy Sylvester is founder and President of the Institute for Communal Contemplation and Dialogue, and Executive Director of its major project, Engaging Impasse. She served for three years as President of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and is immediate Past Vice-President of her order, the Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Monroe, Mich. Sr. Sylvester has served on many national boards and as advisor on the U.S. Bishops’ International Policy Committee.
6-27 Revitalizing the Ministry of the Assembly
Bishop Donald W. Trautman, STD, SSL
This workshop will explore the role of Vatican II in the restoration of the liturgical assembly. What is the action of the assembly at Mass? What is the mission of the assembly? What is meant by the Real Presence of Jesus in the assembly and in the Eucharist?
6-70 VIETNAMESE WORKSHOP
Bishop Stephanus Tri Buu Thien
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