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A - HAVING A SOLID PRAYER LIFE
Prayer is conversation with God. Bet you never heard that before, right? Let’s
get past the labels and take a look at what prayer is. How do I connect with
God? How can I hear a God that I can’t see? Is it ok that I get bored during
prayer? Here’s the great news – God is always ready to hear us, no matter
how we pray. Come and learn how prayer can help us keep connected to God,
so that we are always walking with the One who loves us, and understands us
better than anyone we have ever known. (Hall B Morning Only)
Steve Angrisano
Steve Angrisano is recognized as one of the most dynamic and effective
communicators with Catholic youth in the country. He is a popular
choice for missions, concerts, workshops and youth events, and has been
featured at major youth events nationally and internationally, including four
World Youth Days, fi ve National Catholic Youth Conferences and numerous
L.A. Congress Youth Days. His CDs include “Inescapable Love” and
he has a book titled “Live: Essential Songs for Youth Ministry.”
B - “WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY” (1
SPIDER-MAN 35:44)
Wouldn’t it be great to have super powers like Spider-Man? And we do. We’re
blessed with abilities that make us uniquely who God wants us to be. But it
doesn’t
stop there! We’re called to use those gifts to serve and lead others in the Way
of
Christ. Leadership is a gift, and just as it says in the Gospels: “To whom much
has been given, much will be required” (Luke 12:48).
Stan Cordero
Stan Cordero has nearly 25 years of youth ministry experience at the
parish, Catholic school and diocesan levels. He has served as Director of
Youth Ministry for the San Francisco Archdiocese and is currently Director
of Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Santa Rosa, Calif. He is an adjunct
staff member for the Center for Ministry Development, and has been a
workshop presenter at national and diocesan youth conferences.
Greg Walton
Greg Walton is a seasoned catechist, retreat and workshop leader,
pastoral musician and performer. He is founder and Director of JesusGlue
Ministries, based in Nashville, Tenn., and Youth Minister for Church of the
Nativity Catholic Parish in Spring Hill, Tenn. As a recording artist, Walton
has released four CDs and has received numerous industry awards,
including Male Vocalist of the Year presented by the United Catholic Music
and Video Association. He is also a composer and artist with OCP/spiritandsong.
com.
C - THE ULTIMATE “ROCK ’N’ TALK” – OVERCOMING OBSTACLES
& ACHIEVING GOALS AND DREAMS
Making any dream a reality can happen, no matter how big – it’s all up to the
individual. Come join Dr.Iven, a high-energy rock band, and experience their
unique live music and motivational speaking workshop. Dr.Iven will share
anecdotes on the importance of focus, self-confi dence, trust and drive –
attributes
that allow us to break through roadblocks so that we can succeed. If
you believe it, you can achieve it! This unique “Rock ’n’ Talk” workshop will
both enlighten and entertain. A combo plate of music and motivation … it’s just
what the Dr. ordered!
Dr.Iven
Dr.Iven fronted by composer/vocalist/pianist Domenico Pilato and lyricist/
drummer Gino Di Leva, performs for thousands of teenagers and adults
each year at specialized tours for high schools, colleges and various
musical establishments throughout the United States. The band has also
presented marketing workshops at corporate, federal, state and local business
conferences. Dr.Iven performed at the 2010 L.A. Religious Education
Congress and is looking forward to its fi rst Youth Day appearance.
D - RELATIONSHIPS: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY
This is an interactive workshop, so come prepared to share! Participants will
explore relationship issues with peers, both in friendship situations and in
dating
relationships.
Dr. Carole Goodwin
Dr. Carole Goodwin has spent the last 15 years in diocesan leadership.
She is presently Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the
Archdiocese of Louisville, Ky. She recently completed four years as Chair
of the Board of Directors of the National Federation for Catholic Youth
Ministry. Dr. Goodwin has taught all age groups, from grade school through
graduate school, and has been a Director of Religious Education or Youth
Minister in multiple parishes. She has presented in many dioceses across
the United States and Trinidad, and is a returning Youth Day speaker.
ValLimar Jansen
E - LITURGY: PRAY IT! LOVE IT! LIVE IT!
Active participation in the Mass can be uplifting and even fun – bringing us
moments of bliss, reverence, joy and great passion. Come experience how
prayer, story, music, movement and encountering the “Transforming Christ”
can be something you will love to do!
ValLimar Jansen
ValLimar Jansen is a highly regarded singer, composer and recording
artist. She has served as a college/university professor, a leader of worship
and prayer and a workshop presenter at conferences across the United
States and abroad. In 2007 she performed at Agora papal event in Loreto,
Italy, for over 300,000 people. Jansen was recently nominated for a 2010
Unity Award for Female Vocalist of the Year, and selected to serve as the
fi rst solo female MC of the 2011 National Catholic Youth Conference.
H - FINDING GOD IN ALL THINGS
Is it really possible for an ordinary person like me to fi nd God in all things?
And
I do mean all things! The answer is yes. Is it easy? No. Is it possible? With
God, all things are possible. (Arena Morning Only)
Judy McDonald
Judy McDonald, a professional “Catholic Comedian” for the last 17 years,
is in great demand at parishes and conferences across the county and
internationally. She previously was a Youth Minister in the San Diego
Diocese and a Residential Minister at the University of San Diego. For
the past seven years, she has traveled full time in her ministry, performing
shows for military bases in Germany, Italy, Belgium, and Parishes in
Ireland, Croatia, Scotland and across the United States.
Joe Melendrez
K - HIP HOP PRAYER: THE REVOLUTION
Enjoy the noise of HiP HoP prayer lead by Christian rap artist Joe Melendrez,
creator of “Rosary Rap.” Engage in a strong musical connection that brings
everyone to internal refl ection. Embrace your faith with new ways to pray
and stand fi rm in your purpose to be great! Empower your heart to rise into
a Christ-centered way of life, not afraid to take fl ight. Express yourself with
an outlook that helps others feel loved with a positive buzz. Enter into move,
groove and rap with Joe and special guests: the Holy Spirit, Jesus and Our
Lady! (Hall B Afternoon Only)
Joe Melendrez
Joe Melendrez is Pastoral Associate/Religion Teacher at Chaminade College
Preparatory for both the middle school and high school campuses in
Southern California. The Christian hip-hop artist has spoken to confi rmation
and retreat groups, Rotary clubs, as well as presented at Theology on
Tap, at SCRC and has appeared on the Sirus radio show “Busted Halo.”
Melendrez’ debut album “Rosary Rap” has been followed by his current
release, “SERENITY NOW MiXTAPE!”
M - WHAT’S SOCIAL JUSTICE TO ME?
Using music, video and story sharing, this workshop invites us to consider:
1) how Catholic social justice principles are basic demands of Gospel living;
2) the stories of those living in situations of injustice; 3) how we at the
local
level can do something more than just charity; 4) that by working together
as church and local community along with national networking we can bring
light, truth and justice to our world. The dignity of each person and the Gospel
texts of Matthew 5 and 25 will be the biblical focus. We will use Disney and
the parables of Jesus to illustrate an inclusive way of answering the question:
What’s social justice to me?
Fr. Chris Ponnet
Fr. Chris Ponnet is Pastor of St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care in
Los Angeles and serves as a Board-certifi ed Chaplain at the adjacent
LAC+USC Medical Center. Born and raised in Temple City, Calif., he is
also Southern California Regional Director for Pax Christi USA. Fr. Ponnet
is a member of the Association of Professional Chaplains and the National
Association of Catholic Chaplains. He is a frequent speaker at national
meetings on those infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
L - THINK GLOBALLY AND LOCALLY! ACT GLOBALLY AND LOCALLY!
LIVE IN LOVE AND UNITY!
Our God invites us to live in right relationship with each other … as one human
family! Honestly admitting and living that reality is more challenging than
what we may perceive. Join staff from Catholic Relief Services in exploring
God’s call to live and love as one world. Explore ways we can truly serve each
other at home and around the world. Meet and listen to Thomas Awiapo as
he shares his story of survival and success while growing up in Ghana, West
Africa. Through his presence and personal story of hunger and hope, Thomas
brings to life God’s invitation to live as one human family.
Ted Miles
Ted Miles, a Baltimore native, has worked in parish ministry, Catholic high
school education and archdiocesan leadership development, after serving
two years in Central America 20 years ago. Since 2005, he has worked for
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) as the Relationship Manager for Religious
Education and coordinator of the agency’s youth outreach in the United
States. Miles has presented at numerous regional and national conferences.
Thomas Awiapo
Thomas Awiapo, orphaned by the age of 10, survived poverty and hunger
in his small African village. His search for food led him to school at age 12
where he eventually won scholarships to attend college and later earned
a master’s degree from California State University, Hayward. Awiapo is
currently the Global Solidarity Coordinator with Catholic Relief Services,
Ghana, West Africa, where he participates in speaking tours and hosting
delegations.
P - HOW TO SHARE CHRIST WITHOUT FREAKING OUT
Do you ever get the urge to get a tattoo of the pope on your neck? No? How
about a tattoo of Our Lady on your forehead? So do we (not really)! For those
of us who want to be proud to live out our faith without looking crazy – come
get some insights into how to share Christ and faith with friends, family and
your community. God made you who you are, and you rock; come discuss how
through our individuality we show off God’s diversity. No drama and nothing
to freak out about, just you sharing with the world exactly who you are – a
disciple of Christ, created by God.
Popple
Popple – Dan Harms and Kyle Heimann – has traveled for over fi ve years
sharing their unique “acoustic humor rock” music and passion for faith
through speaking and performing for youth and young adult audiences.
From the awkwardness of adolescence to their vocations as husbands and
fathers, Popple illuminates the comedy and importance of faith in everyday
life. The nationally touring speakers and performers have produced CDs
that include “Hip Hip Hooray,” “ Simple Prayer” and “Plaid.”
S - YOUR LIFE! YOUR CHOICE! PRACTICAL STEPS TO THE
REAL YOU
God tells us in Scripture, “For I know well the plans I have in mind for you,
plans for your welfare, not for woe; a future full of hope.” Yet many believe
that
God only wants to put limits on us. We were not created to suffer, but to “have
life and have it abundantly.” That is Good News! Come, discover how a simple
change in attitude and a couple of practical steps can translate into a world of
difference in our lives.
Cooper Ray
Cooper Ray is a speaker and musician who has presented to youth and
adults at diocesan, parish and school events across the country. He has
been traveling as a motivational speaker and retreat facilitator for the past
12 years, and has been a part of youth ministry for over 15 years, responsible
for teen and adult youth ministry training in his former job as Director
of Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Baton Rouge, La. Ray also has a
music CD titled “Wake the Dawn.”
T - SHUT UP & JUST LISTEN: JESUS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY!
Alex Trebek, host of TV’s “Jeopardy,” once said, “It’s very important in life to
know when to shut up!” But, unfortunately, people don’t know when that is!
God indeed has a lot that he wants to tell us. But fi rst, we have to be willing
to
tune our ears to the voice of God. We have to be ready to listen because God
has some really cool things that He wants us to know. This fun-fi lled workshop
will focus on what it means to discern the will of God in our everyday lives. It
is
designed to uplift your soul and increase your joy as a true disciple of the
Lord.
Sometimes the best disciples are the ones who know how to “shut up and just
listen!” (Arena Afternoon Only)
Rev. R. Tony Ricard, MTh, MDiv
Fr. Tony Ricard is a priest of the New Orleans Archdiocese
and serves as Pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish in New
Orleans, as Director of KnightTime Ministries, and as Chief Editor for Two
Knights Publishing Co. Fr. Ricard is author of “I Still Believe,” “Don’t Be
Stupid! Lessons You Should Already Know” and “I Don’t Make Them Up!
Reflections Stories and Jokes from a Faithful Fool.”
X - SELF-ESTEEM: MORE THAN JUST LOVING MYSELF
Many people experience times of shaky self-esteem; some have difficulty
establishing a positive self-image in the fi rst place. We all have times when
we have trouble feeling acceptable, lovable, worthy and capable of getting the
“good stuff’ of life. This session invites young people to name the ways they
are unique. It also analyzes the negative messages we get from the media and
culture while asking the participants to create new ways of valuing themselves,
their experience, and their gifts.
Marilyn Santos
Marilyn Santos has worked for nine years in parish youth ministry and
taught in the New York Archdiocese for 10 years at the elementary and
middle school levels. Santos is presently Director of Youth Ministry/Pastoral
Juvenil and Inculturation Ministry for the Atlanta Archdiocese. She also
serves as President of La Red, the National Catholic Network de Pastoral
Juvenil Hispana.
Z - PRAYING WITH MY HEADPHONES
God is so concerned about what is going on in your life. Stay connected with
your prayer life through the music you listen to every day. This workshop will
help you deepen your prayer life in ways you have never imagined. Discover
how your music can help you on your journey as a person of faith.
Anna Scally
Anna Scally, President of Cornerstone Media Inc., is a columnist for their
Top Music Countdown online resource and also hosts their audio show,
“Burning Issues.” Her work has appeared in several journals and popular
publications, and she has been a presenter at all the major conferences for
religious educators in North America. Scally has been Master of Ceremonies
at World Youth Days in Denver, Toronto, Germany and Sydney,
Australia, earning her the title, “The Pope’s DJ.”
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