RECongress 2012 - Period 3: Friday, March 23, 2012

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Many young adults are choosing a life of being “spiritual,” taking faith into their own hands, versus being part of the faith community. This workshop will look at the dangers of this mentality and how the church can use its gifts to help young adults navigate the waters of life to a better communion with Christ.

Ansel Augustine is Associate Director and Coordinator of Black Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Catholic Youth Organization Office of the New Orleans Archdiocese. He also serves on the faculty for the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University in Louisiana and with their Campus Ministry, where he previously worked. Augustine has also published several articles related to ministry and has keynoted and presented workshops at various youth rallies and conferences around the country. He was MC and hosted the 2010 National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry in New Orleans.

As religious educators, the introduction of the new translation of the Roman Missal has called us to ensure that children and families continue to grow in their knowledge, understanding and celebration of the Mass. In this workshop, John Burland will share a collection of catechetical songs for deepening children’s understanding of the Mass and a variety of liturgical music that can be used in Masses with children. Come ready to raise your voice as we celebrate together in song!

John Burland is an educator and composer of religious music for children and adults. He is the Project Officer-Liturgy/Music for the Catholic Education Office in Sydney, Australia, where he conducts workshops, celebrations and reflection days. Burland has worked as a classroom teacher, assistant principal and religious education coordinator for over 20 years in school and parish communities. He is a regular speaker at conventions and gatherings across Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

This workshop will explore in practical ways the mystical diary and journey of St. Ignatius. Participants will be helped to understand and embrace the richness of the mystical tradition. They in turn will be encouraged to be “a mystic” in their daily lives.

Paul Coutinho, a native of India and a Jesuit of the Bombay province, is an internationally recognized Ignatian scholar, author and speaker. Fr. Coutinho formerly served as Editor of Ignis: South Asian Journal of Ignatian Spirituality, and taught Pastoral Theology at the Pontifical Atheneum Jnana Deepa Vidyapeetha in Pune, India. He received his doctorate from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Mo., where he is now on the faculty for the School for Professional Studies.

Bring your prayer to the next level. Pray with more than the mind and spirit – learn to pray with your body as well. This prayer session is for anyone who wants a more integrated, holistic and fresh approach to prayer. This innovative way of praying can transform both your interior and daily life. We will pray Psalm 23 with gentle movements harmonious to its essence. You will also learn gentle movements to accompany the Sign of the Cross, the Our Father, and the Glory Be.

Roy DeLeon, an Oblate of St. Benedict, is a spiritual director and certified yoga instructor. He wrote and illustrated “Praying with the Body: Bringing the Psalms to Life.” Mr. DeLeon has presented at conferences, colleges and churches about the practice of praying with the body, heart and soul, and conducts workshops at churches, monasteries and retreat centers. Professionally, he works as a graphic designer with a consulting engineering firm and resides in the Pacific Northwest with his wife, Annie.

Celebrate Recovery (CR) is a Jesus-centered program based on the Beatitudes and the Twelve Steps of Alcoholic Anonymous. It reaches out to parishioners with addictions, life’s hurts, negative habits, codependency and other addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. The door is opened to share our experiences, strengths and hopes with others. We become willing to accept God’s grace in solving our lives’ problems. As we grow spiritually, we shed dysfunctional behavior and we experience the freedom of peace, serenity, joy and most importantly, a stronger relationship with God and others. Learn how to set up at CR program in your parish.

Dr. Mike Eisenbeiss was ordained a permanent deacon in 1980, and served three others communities before arriving at Sacred Heart Church in Boise, Idaho. For six years, he served as Parish Life Director at Sacred Heart Church, where he has been instrumental in launching a number of parish-related programs, including Celebrate Recovery. Deacon Eisenbeiss is also a licensed psychologist and has been in private practice for 27 years. He serves as co-chair for the Diocesan Sexual Misconduct Review Board.

Each liturgical year and every time we celebrate the Eucharist, our faith asks us to encounter our human reality of dying, even as we embrace the conviction of eternal life. This is our heritage in Christ Jesus. During our time together we will reflect on his story into which we entered at our baptism; on his life of which we are a part; on the radical demands it makes on us, and the transformation it promises in turn. Our commitment to the Christian covenant and the vision and courage it offers can be a major factor in helping us be witnesses to hope, to the opportunity that love always provides, and to the new dawn that is ever ready to grace us.

Sr. Barbara Fiand, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, is a consultant, author and lecturer who gives retreats throughout the country and abroad. Sr. Fiand has written nine books and lives in Cincinnati. She formerly taught as adjunct Professor of Spirituality at Loyola University’s Institute of Pastoral Studies in Chicago and as Professor of Spirituality at The Athenaeum of Ohio.

3-07 Symphony of the Word: Pope Benedict XVI Exhortation on the Word of God in Our Lives

In November 2010, Pope Benedict published the document Verbum Domini, which was a summary of the Synod of the Word, which took place in Rome in 2008. This workshop hopes to infuse the hearts of the participants with the power of God’s Word while exploring the insights of our Holy Father.

3-08 Mark My Words: Giving Voice to Mark’s Gospel Through Drama (Workshop closed)

In this year of Mark’s Gospel, come and join Anne Frawley-Mangan in an interactive and fun workshop! You will discover practical ways to help children engage with this Scripture by involving their mind, body and spirit through the creative process of drama.

For over 20 years, Anne Frawley-Mangan has been Creative Director of Litmus Productions in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, where she writes and publishes drama and music resources for use in liturgy and education. She teaches Speech and Proclamation at Holy Spirit Seminary in Brisbane, and presents workshops and keynote addresses in Australia, New Zealand and North America. Her latest book is “Let Your Light Shine: Dramas from Matthew’s Gospel” and three others co-written with Michael Mangan.

Any authentic spirituality today will have to acknowledge the challenges raised by individualism, technology and pluralism. This workshop will briefly consider those cultural challenges and then map out four “paths to wisdom” drawn from Scripture, literature and contemporary theological insights.

This workshop will explore the basic principles of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Newcomers to initiation ministry, as well as seasoned RCIA ministers will discover or re-discover the originating vision for the RCIA articulated by the Second Vatican Council.

Dr. Jerry Galipeau is Associate Publisher at World Library Publications in Franklin Park, Ill. He is past Chair for the Board of Directors of the North American Forum on the Catechumenate and has authored numerous publications. Dr. Galipeau has presented keynotes and workshops throughout the United States and Canada. His popular blog (gottasinggottapray.blogspot.com) provides an arena for those interested in liturgy, music and initiation.

3-11 Implementing the Bishops’ Framework on High School Catechesis (Workshop closed)

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has mandated a curriculum framework for high school age catechesis, in both Catholic schools and parish programs. This workshop will make proposals on how to implement the framework effectively, highlighting the approach of the new Credo religion curriculum.

Dr. Tom Groome is Professor of Theology and Religious Education and Chair of the Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry Department at Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry. The award-winning author has written more than half a dozen books and numerous articles and essays. Dr. Groome has made over 500 public presentations throughout the last 25 years, including all the major North American conferences of religious educators, both Catholic and Protestant.

This workshop will give participants the opportunity to see what takes place behind the scenes of film production and will provide various ways that films can be used in the classroom with your catechists and with families. Opportunity will be given for questions and answers. Each participant will receive classroom materials for use in the classroom.

Beth Mahoney is the Mission Director for Holy Cross Family Ministries, based in North Easton, Mass. She has years of experience in retreat ministry, 10 years as a pastoral associate, and experience teaching in elementary and high schools. Mahoney has presented at numerous national and diocesan religious education events. She is author of “Grant Us Peace: Rosary Meditations for Those Who Mourn” and “Pray with Me Still.” She has extensive experience teaching the rosary and on family prayer.

Holy Cross Father David Guffey is Director of the Film, Television and Video Department at Family Theater Productions, the Hollywood media company founded in 1948 by Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC. He has presented pastoral care courses at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana and film studies courses at Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles. Fr. Guffey gives frequent talks and retreats nationally and internationally using art and film to explore and deepen the spiritual life. He lives in residence and serves at St. Monica Parish in Santa Monica, Calif.

A common portrayal of the Church’s social mission is that it is a response to desperation and suffering, that it is unpleasant and a burden, and that it interrupts what we’d rather be doing. In contrast, the Gospels, the witness of the saints and the vision of Catholic social teaching suggest something very different, something very exciting and even miraculous. The work of compassion and justice is a profoundly satisfying spiritual adventure and a tried-and-true way to discover God! The happiness of the saints is rooted not in wealth and power but in compassion. Come hear a Good News way to talk about, preach about, and live the “Good News to the poor”!

Jack Jezreel spent six years in a Catholic Worker community before turning his attention to transformative education. For the last dozen years he has given 40-50 presentations annually, including continuing education opportunities for priests, deacons, religious communities as well as keynote addresses for Pax Christi, St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Charities USA, and the National Association of Diaconate Directors. Jezreel is the original author of “JustFaith” and serves as founder and Executive Director of JustFaith Ministries, based in Kentucky.

Even the most casual observer is aware that the tide is going out on Catholicism. Do we just sit here and watch? Or is there something we can do? In this session, Matthew Kelly will explore what it will take to regenerate interest and engagement among Catholics today. He will also discuss the essence of a game-changer and teach you how to find them both in your life and in your parish.

Born in Sydney, Australia, Matthew Kelly is a business consultant and speaker who has presented to more than 4 million people in over 50 countries in business forums, high schools and churches. Raised Catholic, Kelly founded and is President of The Dynamic Catholic Institute to research what it takes to establish vibrant Catholic communities in the 21st century. His books have been published in 25 languages and have appeared on best-seller lists; his latest title is “Rediscover Catholicism.”

Using his own paintings and stories inspired by the life of Dorothy Day, Bro. Mickey McGrath will share the healing power of beauty and the joy that comes from discovering beauty in unexpected places. With humor, insight and creativity, he will show us how to welcome the stranger, both within our own hearts as well as the church at large.

Brother Mickey McGrath is an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales who paints pictures, tells stories and speaks as keynote or presenter at retreats and conferences around the country. He has been Artist-in-Residence at the Washington Theological Union for 20 years, and has taught at the Grunewald Guild in Leavenworth, Wash. Bro. McGrath has produced 10 books and creates art for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and many Catholic publishers, including America magazine, Crossroads Press, Harcourt Religion and Saint Mary’s Press.

3-16 Creating a Partnership with Parents Toward Discipleship (Workshop closed)

The National Study of Youth and Religion project makes clear that parents truly are the primary educators of their children when it comes to faith, but for many of our programs it is difficult, if not impossible, to get parents to engage at all in their children’s faith formation. This presentation will look at some of the reasons parents are reluctant to get involved with their children’s faith formation and at a few simple steps that parishes can take to get the parents fully engaged.

Daniel Mulhall is the Director for Catechist and Professional Development for RCL Benziger. He served for nearly 10 years as the Assistant Secretary for Catechesis and Inculturation at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, D.C. Mulhall is a regular speaker at major gatherings and diocesan conferences nationwide. He is a columnist and book reviewer with Catholic News Service and co-author of “The Catechism and the Ecumenical Dialogues” with Bro. Jeff Gros.

Jesus speaks of the events surrounding his Second Coming in the Gospels’ Eschatological Discourses. This workshop will examine and comment on the various and often extreme interpretations of Jesus’ words. The primary focus, however, will be on how we, as Catholics, can understand these words in light of the historical experience from which they emerged, the Scriptural context in which they are found and, most importantly, the expectation of our Catholic faith that “Christ will come again.”

Since his ordination for the San Francisco Archdiocese, Southern California native Fr. William Nicholas has had three parish assignments. He has also written Scripture reflections and guest commentaries for the Catholic San Francisco, newspaper of the San Francisco Archdiocese. He has also participated in programs for continuing education of Catholic school teachers and has been a guest speaker at high school functions.

If being a Catholic doesn’t make a bit of difference in your everyday living, why bother? Catholic identity means much more than going to Mass on Sunday. Catholicism is a vision for life that can be characterized by five distinct characteristics: a sacramental sensibility; a commitment to community; a respect for the dignity of human life and a commitment to social justice; a reverence for tradition; and a disposition of faith and hope and not despair. In this presentation, Joe Paprocki will identify and describe 21 tried-and-true practices that both flow from and shape the Catholic way of seeing – a way that can and will make a difference in how you live and act.

Joe Paprocki, National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press in Chicago, has over 30 years of experience in pastoral ministry. He has served as a Consultant for Catechist Formation for the Chicago Archdiocese and as a parish pastoral associate and DRE. Paprocki has presented in over 60 dioceses across North America, including Alaska, Hawaii and Canada. He is author of numerous books on pastoral ministry and catechesis, and he serves as a catechist and blogs about the experience.

Since 1965 the number of U.S. priests has fallen by some 30,000, while the number of Catholics has risen by about 20 million. And over that same period, more than 30,000 laypeople have come into the employ of parishes and other Church institutions. Laypeople have stepped up to serve in a variety of new ministries – as marriage counselors, financial advisors, liturgical directors as well as pastoral associates and parish life directors. As laypeople seek to live out their baptismal call to the universal priesthood within the Church, they need new knowledge and a new kind of nurturing. This workshop will explore the opportunities for laypeople as they step forward to help the Church face the challenges of the coming years.

Businessman, lawyer and philanthropist, William Simon Jr. presently serves as Co-Chair of William E. Simon & Sons and the William E. Simon Foundation, based in California. The former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York was on staff at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he served as a Visiting Professor School of Law and a Senior Fellow in their School of Public Affairs. Simon was also Professor of the Practice of Political Science in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Southern California. His book is titled “Living the Call.”

Cambria Smith is the Parish Life Director at Holy Family Church in South Pasadena, Calif., part of the Los Angeles Archdiocese. She is the Moderator of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, serves on the San Gabriel Regional Pastoral Council and chairs the Ministerial Formation Committee of St. John’s Seminary Board. Smith has presented numerous workshops for regional congresses, regional pastoral councils, parishes and other groups on social justice, pastoral and pastoral councils, as well as retreats.

Let us discover who we truly are and foster an awareness of all the blessings that surround us. Within the ordinariness of daily life we can find graces clothed in the surprise and wonder of the beauty of blessings around us. The 13th-century poet Rumi grounds us in the moment: “Be a light, a ladder, a lifeboat. Help someone’s soul heal.” All of these moments touch our own souls with joy and our bodies with smiles and laughter.

A Sister of St. Joseph, Anne Smollin is a therapist and group facilitator, lecturer and consultant. She is presently Executive Director of Counseling for Laity, based in Albany, N.Y. A former elementary teacher and member of the adjunct faculty at several colleges, she lectures internationally speaking to religious communities, conventions and businesses. Sr. Smollin has authored five books; her latest is “Making Each Moment Count.”

Every baptized person has been gifted and called by God to live their Christianity in very unique ways. There are two major problems: 1) many, if not most, Christians do not know their gifts; and 2) parishes, and other Christian communities and organizations, do not provide opportunities for their members to discern their gifts. This session will provide a practical way to help all discover the gifts that God has given them. The concept of gift presented will be a very broad one, exploring how some of our most painful and shameful experiences are potentially gifts if we are willing to explore and embrace the gift offered through the experience.

Brother Loughlan Sofield, a Missionary Servant of the Most Holy Trinity, is Senior Editor of Human Development magazine. In addition to publishing numerous articles on ministry, he is author or co-author of a number of prize-winning books. Bro. Sofield has lectured or served on the faculty of many colleges and universities, both in the United States and in other countries, working in almost 300 dioceses on six continents. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Lumen Gentium award and the Gaudium et Spes award for fostering an enhanced role of the laity.

Thirty years ago few could have predicted the emerging AIDS pandemic. AIDS has become a global concern and a worldwide Catholic ministry of care, presence and advocacy. From Los Angeles to Lagos, Catholic parishes, schools, hospitals and social services are reaching out to help prevent the spread of AIDS, treat and feed people with AIDS and their children, and organize and train caregivers. The AIDS pandemic unites Catholics committed to life, human dignity, social justice and service to the poor. Join staff from Catholic Relief Services-Haiti in this workshop that will send you forth informed about AIDS and how to engage your community in solidarity with the Church’s people and worldwide response.

Dr. Carl Stecker is Catholic Relief Services’ Senior Technical Advisor for HIV and AIDS. Based at CRS headquarters in Baltimore, Dr. Stecker has more than 30 years of international health and HIV experience. In February 2010, Dr. Stecker was sent to Haiti after the devastating earthquake the month before. His duties have called on his expertise to advise on the AIDS Relief/Haiti program, help with temporary relocation, reconstruction and operations of Hospital St. Francois de Sales in Port-au-Prince. In August, 2011, he was asked to become head of the new Program Quality and Support Unit for CRS Haiti.

3-23 Fun Formation: Essential Elements of an Engaging Youth Ministry Program (Workshop closed)

Tired of the same old “youth group” gathering that occupies the time but not the hearts and minds of the teens who are present? How can we echo the Catholic faith and lead teens down the road of discipleship while making sure that we actively engage and apprentice them in the process? Let’s put some intentional fun back into youth ministry as we seek out the essential elements that comprise a comprehensive youth ministry program. Warning: This workshop is very hands-on – you will not leave empty-handed or empty-headed!

Michael Theisen has been involved in youth ministry and adolescent catechesis for over 25 years, authoring more than 15 books and numerous articles. He currently works at the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry in Washington, D.C. His experience extends from parish to diocesan and national levels, and is a frequent speaker and trainer throughout the United States. Theisen serves as the convenor for the Partnership for Adolescent Catechesis, a collaborative group of national organizations that oversee the National Initiative on Adolescent Catechesis.

3-24 Theology and Technology – Making It Work for High Schools (Workshop closed)

This workshop will explore the use of technology to enhance processes and pedagogies for those working with the new “Curriculum Framework for Young People of High School Age,” approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis. The speakers will demonstrate a number of digital resources available and will help teachers have the confidence to use the various tools effectively in class.

Ailís Travers is the Catechetical Specialist for Veritas publications in Ireland, where she previously served as writer and researcher in the Department of Catechetics. She now develops textbooks, supplemental resources and online materials for religious education. Travers has taught religion in high schools in Ireland and as a catechist at her parish, and previously taught theology at Loreto College in Dublin, and has presented numerous talks, in-services and workshops throughout Ireland.

Elaine Mahon works as a Catechetical Specialist for Veritas in Ireland. She had previously worked as a primary schoolteacher, a parish catechist, and a Diocesan Advisor for Religious Education in the Archdiocese of Dublin, Ireland, where she developed digital resources to supplement the national catechetical program. Mahon also lectures in the area of religious education methodologies at the post-graduate level at St. Patrick’s College in Dublin.

The third edition of the Roman Missal has introduced some changes to the celebrations of Holy Week. How can we celebrate Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday with renewed fervor? What changes are there to the music, words and rubrics of these important days?

Fr. Paul Turner, a priest of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, is currently Pastor of St. Munchin Church in Cameron, Mo., and of its mission, St. Aloysius Church, in Maysville. He has served as a facilitator for the International Commission on English in the Liturgy and has spoken at the North American Forum on the Catechumenate and at the L.A. Religious Education Congress. Fr. Turner has authored several books and writes “Bulletin Inserts” for Ministry and Liturgy magazine.

3-26 Pastoring & the New Evangelization: Issues and Strategies Pastors and Pastoral Leaders ask for Most

This workshop welcomes cross-cultural and indigenous priests as well as other pastoral leaders wanting to explore the theological and practical pastoral issues that arise in the dynamics of the pastoring role in black and multicultural Catholic parishes. We will explore the historical and cultural realities of Catholic parishes in the United States including pastoring multi-parishes and pluri-cultural parishes, and to plan effective pastoral strategies.

Fr. Freddy Washington, a member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans), is Pastor of St. Mary Magdalene and St. Ambrose Parishes in Chicago. The Charleston, S.C., native is an Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Xavier University in New Orleans and an adjunct instructor of Pastoral Theology at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Fr. Washington has presented at conferences, revivals and retreats, and was Formation and Spiritual Director for his religious community.

This workshop will focus on the characteristics and gifts of African-American spirituality. Through the history and religious context of African-Americans and with the use of storytelling, song, art and prayer, participants will gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the spiritual life of African-Americans and the importance of sharing these gifts within today’s church community.

This workshop will focus on the importance of liturgical catechesis as a means to prepare the faithful to encounter fully the sacramental mysteries in the liturgy. Reflecting on five aspects of the liturgy, participants will be initiated into the mystery of Christ by “proceeding from the visible to in the invisible, from the sign to the thing signified and from the sacraments to the ‘mysteries’ ” (Catechism of the Catholic Church #1075).

Ordained a priest for the Los Angeles Archdiocese in 2002, Fr. Thinh Pham served for four years as Associate Pastor at St. John of God Parish in Norwalk. Upon completing his first assignment, he was sent to pursue graduate studies at the Pontifical Institute of Liturgy in Rome. He has completed his License of Sacred Liturgy in 2010 and is currently working on his doctoral degree specializing in liturgical catechesis.

2012 RECongress Period 3

Religious Education Congress
Friday, March 23, 2012
3:00 - 4:30 pm

2012 RECongress Period 3

Religious Education Congress Friday, March 23, 2012 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Religious Education Congress
Friday, March 23, 2012
3:00 - 4:30 pm