2012 RECongress Speakers/Topics Listing
Religious Education Congress
March 22, 2012 (Youth Day)
March 23-25, 2012
Schedule • Speaker Index • Speakers/Topics • Workshop Listing • Exhibitor Listing • Exhibitor Categories
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Asterisks with session numbers indicate recorded workshops. “Key” indicates the Saturday Keynote or a Sunday Address. Youth Day workshops are labeled by a session letter (A, B, C, etc.). Congress sessions are designated by two numbers separated by a dash. The first number indicates the period. Sessions 1-, 2- and 3- are Friday; Sessions 4-, 5- and 6- are Saturday; Sessions 7- and 8- are Sunday. The two-digit number after the dash is the workshop number. Workshop numbers -01 to -30 are in English; -50 to -58 are in Spanish; -70 is in Vietnamese;. The topic category has been identified by the Office of Religious Education. Speaker-identified categories can be found on the Speaker Categories listing page in the Registration Guidebook. ** are replacement speakers.
Speaker
Topic Session Workshop Title Language Angrisano, Steve Youth Ministry 1-01 Teaching Youth to Follow Christ … "The Way" of Discipleship English Binz, Stephen Catechesis/Evangelization 1-02* The Word of God in the New Evangelization English Bondi, Renée Spirituality 1-03 Time for Passion English Brennan, Rev. Patrick Parish Leadership 1-04* The Need for Pastoral Leadership English Cerveny, Sr. Caroline Technology 1-05* CaTECHchesis with TECH Tools English Chesto, Dr. Kathleen Family 1-06 Blessed Are You English Downey, Dr. Michael Spirituality 1-07 The Suffering That Speaks Justice English Ellair, Steven 1-08* Teaching and Reaching Junior High Youth English Fabing, Fr. Robert Liturgy/Music 1-09 Love and the Eucharist of Jesus English Ferder, Sr. Fran Theology 1-10* Beyond Belief: Reclaiming Biblical Faith English Heagle, Fr. John Theology 1-10* Beyond Belief: Reclaiming Biblical Faith English Ficocelli, Elizabeth Elementary 1-11* How to Prepare Children – and Their Parents – for the Sacraments English Fragomeni, Fr. Richard Liturgy/Music 1-12* The Art of Grieving: Learning to Die Well, Learning to Live Well English Gaillardetz, Dr. Richard Ecclesiology 1-13* Behind the Scenes at Vatican II: The Council that Almost Failed English Gilbert, Rev. Richard Life Issues 1-14* A Child Asks: Why Did Jesus Take Grandpa/Grandma Away? English Haase, Sr. Bridget Parish Leadership 1-15* Live from a Burning Fire: Three Practices of the Abundant Life English Hershey, Rev. Terry Spirituality 1-16* Soft Hearts from Hard Places English Kennedy, Dr. Saundra Elementary 1-17* Heralds of the Good News: Becoming the Best You Can Be English Leonard, Fr. Richard Media 1-18 Glimpsing Eternity: Film, Faith and the Last Things English Massingale, Rev. Bryan Morality 1-19* Whatever Happened to the Common Good? English McCarty, Bob Youth Ministry 1-20 Helping Young People Work Through Difficult Times: Pastoral Care! English Mullen, Fr. J. Patrick Scripture 1-21* A Head-on Collision: American Culture and the Bible English Patalinghug, Fr. Leo Youth Ministry 1-22 Food Is Love: A Eucharistic Theology for the Family English Roberto, John 1-23* Faith Formation for Every Adult in Your Church – It’s Possible Today! English Rolheiser, Rev. Ronald Spirituality 1-24* Recognizing God’s Voice: The Cadence and Tone of the Voice of the Good Shepherd English Smith-Christopher, Dr. Daniel Scripture 1-25* Liberated from the Literal: Genesis 1-11 as Theological Challenge English Smith, Rt. Rev. Alexei Ecumenical/Interreligious 1-26 Global Events/Local Events: Religious Perspectives of a Jew, a Catholic and a Muslim English Walker, Christopher Elementary 1-27* Celebrating the Way of the Cross and Other Prayers with Children English Wicks, Dr. Robert Spirituality 1-28 Lean Back: The Art of Regaining a Healthy Spiritual and Psychological Perspective English Benavides, Luis Elementary 1-51* Cómo entusiasmar a los niños con las cosas de Dios Spanish García-Mina Freire, Ana Family 1-52* Aprender los fracasos Spanish Groody, Fr. Daniel Peace/Justice 1-53* Muriendo para vivir: Una teología de migración Spanish Mena, Walter Francisco Young Adult Education 1-54 La pastoral juvenil en los Estados Unidos: Su historia, sus retos y sus esperanzas Spanish Ospino, Dr. Hosffman Theology 1-55* El discipulado cristiano en el mundo de hoy: Retos y posibilidades Spanish Parra Sanchez, Abundio Scripture 1-56* Si quieres llegar a Dios … ¡Emigra! (El éxodo) Spanish Nguyen, Rev. Bao Vietnamese 1-70 Vietnamese Workshop (The Spirituality of Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan) Vietnamese Allen Jr., John Ecclesiology 2-01* The Global War on Christians: Dispatches from the Front Lines English Anderle, Donna Elementary 2-02* Liturgical Dance for Children: Just Imagine! English Bryant, Sr. Kathy Peace/Justice 2-04 Children Are Crying: Who Is Listening? English McGrath, Tom Family 2-05 Connect, Awaken and Share: Practical Ways to Engage Parents in the Faith Formation of Their Children English Cicciarelli, Joellyn Family 2-05* Connect, Awaken and Share: Practical Ways to Engage Parents in the Faith Formation of Their Children English Clarke, Rev. Jim Spirituality 2-06 A Spirituality for Busy Persons English Funk, Sr. Mary Margaret Technology 2-07* Discernment: Using the Internet Skillfully English Gordon, Dr. Greer Catechesis/Evangelization 2-08* The Resurrection and the Glory of the Cross English Haas, David Liturgy/Music 2-09 The New Order of Mass: Celebrating & Deepening Our Understanding of the Liturgy English Haugen, Marty Liturgy/Music 2-10 The Psalms: Songbook of Faith English Alonso, Tony Liturgy/Music 2-10 The Psalms: Songbook of Faith English Hendey, Lisa Media 2-11 Social Media Strategies for Today’s Church English Josephson, Michael Morality 2-12 Character Counts: Formation and Education English Just, Fr. Felix Scripture 2-13 The Prologue of John (1:1-18): Proclaiming the Good News of Life! English Kempf, Fr. Joe Life Issues 2-14* “Sometimes Life Is Just Not Fair?” English Krout, Keri Early Childhood 2-15* What I Wish Parents Understood English Mallon, Fr. James Catechesis/Evangelization 2-16* The New Evangelization English McCorquodale, Charlotte Youth Ministry 2-17* National Lay Ecclesial Ministry Standards and Certification: Can They Make a Difference? English McKenna, Dr. Megan Spirituality 2-18* The Word of God Brings Us Back to Life! English Neuhaus, Suzanne Restorative Justice 2-19 Restoring Hope, Restoring Lives, Restoring Justice English Patin, Michael Youth Ministry 2-20* “Extreme Makeover”: Foundations and Blueprints for Youth Ministry Teams English Ricard, Rev. R. Tony Catechesis/Evangelization 2-21* “I’m Not a Chicken! I’m an Eagle!” Rekindling the Fire of Jeremiah! English Sparks, Fr. Dick Morality 2-22 Christian Morality 2012: Relationships Trump Rules English Steinfels, Peter Ecclesiology 2-23* Identity and Inclusiveness: A Tug-of-War in Today’s Church? English Sweeney, Michael Parish Leadership 2-24* Can You Tell Me What a Parish Is? English Tagle, Bishop Luis Antonio Ecclesiology 2-25* New Evangelization: Some Perspectives from Asia English Wenc, Char Family 2-26* Five Things Teachers Need to Know to Help Students Develop Self-discipline English Weston, Fr. Thomas Life Issues 2-27* So You Love an Alcoholic (or Addict)? And Everything Is Getting Worse? English Fernandez, Santiago Liturgy/Music 2-51* El canto en la Misa y la solemnidad progresiva Spanish Flecha, José-Román Morality 2-52* ¿Por qué el pecado es pecado? Spanish Ginel Vielva, Fr. Alvaro Catechesis/Evangelization 2-53* La voz está dentro de ti Spanish Herrera Brambila, Francisco Javier Peace/Justice 2-54* Fuerza de la raíz: Infundiendo vida con el canto y el cuento Spanish Montenegro, Juan Carlos Catechesis/Evangelization 2-55 Creando jóvenes lideres Spanish Saucedo, Enedina Family 2-56 Catequesis familiar (Familias evangelizadoras de la sociedad) Spanish Siller Acuña, Clodomiro L. Theology 2-57* Antropología bíblica: La reconciliación y la paz en el plan de Dios Spanish Phong, Bro. Fortunat Vietnamese 2-70* Vietnamese Workshop (Teaching Chastity to Youth) Vietnamese Augustine, Ansel Young Adult Ministry 3-01 Being “Spiritual” vs. Being “Faithful” English Burland, John Elementary 3-02* Music for Celebrating the Mass with Children English Coutinho, Fr. Paul Spirituality 3-03* The Music and Magic of Ignatian Mysticism English DeLeon, Roy Spirituality 3-04* Praying Psalm 23 with the Body English Eisenbeiss, Mike Life Issues 3-05* Celebrate Recovery: A Catholic Approach English Fiand, Sr. Barbara Adult Education 3-06* Stay Here, Keep Watch with Me, Watch and Pray English Frawley-Mangan, Anne Elementary 3-08* Mark My Words: Giving Voice to Mark’s Gospel Through Drama English Galipeau, Dr. Jerry Catechumenate 3-10* RCIA: Back to the Basics English Groome, Dr. Thomas Catechesis/Evangelization 3-11* Implementing the Bishops’ Framework on High School Catechesis English Guffey, Fr. David Media 3-12 Walking With Mary Through Media English Mahoney, Beth Media 3-12 Walking With Mary Through Media English Jezreel, Jack Peace/Justice 3-13* Good News People: An Affirming Approach to Parish Social Ministry English Kelly, Matthew Spirituality 3-14 Finding Catholic Game Changers English McGrath, Bro. Michael O'Neill Catechesis/Evangelization 3-15* Saved By Beauty English Mulhall, Daniel Family 3-16 Creating a Partnership with Parents Toward Discipleship English Nicholas, Rev. William Scripture 3-17* “This Generation Shall Not Pass”: Christ’s End-time Discourses English Paprocki, Joe Catechesis/Evangelization 3-18 Practice Makes Catholic: Moving from a Learned Faith to a Lived Faith English Simon Jr., William 3-19 Living the Call – The Lay Vocation at Work English Smith, Cambria Young Adult Ministry 3-19 Living the Call – The Lay Vocation at Work English Smollin, Sr. Anne Bryan Spirituality 3-20* Making Each Moment Count English Sofield, Bro. Loughlan Parish Leadership 3-21* Giftedness: The Secret to Full Parish Involvement English Stecker, Carl AIDS/HIV 3-22 AIDS and Our Global Catholic Compassion English Theisen, Michael Youth Ministry 3-23* Fun Formation: Essential Elements of an Engaging Youth Ministry Program English Travers, Ailís Catechesis/Evangelization 3-24* Theology and Technology – Making It Work for High Schools English Mahon, Elaine Catechesis/Evangelization 3-24* Theology and Technology – Making It Work for High Schools English Turner, Rev. Paul Liturgy/Music 3-25* Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday English Washington, Fr. Freddy Parish Leadership 3-26* Pastoring & the New Evangelization: Issues and Strategies Pastors and Pastoral Leaders ask for Most English White, C. Vanessa Multicultural 3-27* I Just Wanna Praise: African-American Spirituality for Today English Bravo Perez, Benjamin Liturgy/Music 3-51* Dios habita en la ciudad Spanish Dahm, Fr. Charles Life Issues 3-52* Como la parroquia puede responder a víctimas de violencia domestica Spanish Grzona, Ricardo Catechesis/Evangelization 3-53* Verbum Domini: Una vuelta en “U” para la catequesis de la iglesia Spanish Kolar, Peter Liturgy/Music 3-54 La música al servicio de la liturgia Spanish Murua, Marcelo Catechesis/Evangelization 3-55* ¿Cómo aplicar la pedagogía de Jesús en la catequesis? Spanish Ramírez, Bishop Ricardo Young Adult Ministry 3-56* Entregando la fe Spanish Vital Cruz, Lupita Catechesis/Evangelization 3-57* ¿Qué voces evangelizan a la sociedad actualmente? Spanish Pham, Thinh Duc Vietnamese 3-70* Vietnamese Workshop (Liturgical Catechesis) Vietnamese Boyle, Rev. Gregory Restorative Justice 4-02* Barking to the Choir: Finding the Kinship of God English Chinn, Andrew Elementary 4-05* Singing with God’s Children: Songs New and Old for Celebrating Liturgies with Children English East, Msgr. Ray Catechesis/Evangelization 4-06 Social Justice and the New Evangelization: Shotgun Wedding or Married Bliss English Kendzia, Tom Liturgy/Music 4-07 Creating Ritual in Music and Liturgy English Fragomeni, Fr. Richard** Sacraments 4-10* Visual Arts and the Sacraments English Lansing, Sean Youth Ministry 4-11* An Invitation to Love: Creating Service Opportunities that Work English Mahony, Cardinal Roger Immigration 4-13 Surprise: We All Employ Undocumented Workers! English Mangan, Michael Liturgy/Music 4-15* Setting Hearts on Fire: Choosing and Using Music to Enliven Parish and School Liturgy English Petitfils, Roy Parish Leadership 4-16* Are We Fishers of Men or Keepers of the Aquarium? Reclaiming Our Call to Reach Out to the Unchurched English Reid, Sr. Barbara Scripture 4-17* Voice Infusing Life: The Prophetic Voices of Mary, Elizabeth and Anna English Rodríguez Maradiaga, Cardinal Oscar Ecclesiology 4-19* Living the Mission of Jesus in Our World Today English Shea, John Spirituality 4-20* Teaching Stories: Tools for Spiritual Development English True, Lori Liturgy/Music 4-24 Let This Be the Time! English Weber, Joan Young Adult Ministry 4-25* Evangelizing Today’s Young Adults English West, John Liturgy/Music 4-26 Infusing Movement into Prayer in Response to God's Word English Matovina, Dr. Timothy Theology 4-53* Latinos y la Transformación de la Iglesia Católica en los Estados Unidos Spanish Pereda Bullrich, Hernán Ecclesiology 4-55* Sentido de la historia Spanish Yzaguirre, Dr. John Family 4-57* Saber perdonar y sanación matrimonial Spanish Hieu Dinh Vu, Bishop Thomas Vietnamese 4-70* Vietnamese Workshop (The Faith of the Vietnamese Catholic: Formation) Vietnamese Augustin, Meredith Dean Catechesis/Evangelization 5-03 Christ the Teacher, Christ the Student English Rizzo, David Disabilities 5-04 Take This All of You and Eat of It: Helping Children with Special Needs Prepare to Receive the Sacraments English East, Tom Youth Ministry 5-06* Sharing Faith Messages with Youth that Stick English Ebener, Dr. Dan Parish Leadership 5-07* Stewardship and Servant Leadership English Eckert, Ann Marie Parish Leadership 5-08* Recruiting and Sustaining Volunteers English Florian, Amy Spirituality 5-11 Hearing Mary’s Voice in My Martha World English Jansen, ValLimar Women's Issues 5-14* Labyrinth Within: Women Seeking the Heart of God English Knobbe, Beth Young Adult Ministry 5-15* Living Single with Faith, Purpose and Passion English Prejean, Sr. Helen Peace/Justice 5-22* The Death Penalty is a Pro-life Issue English Raschko, Rev. Michael Theology 5-23 God in the Light of New Atheism English Wagner, Nick Catechumenate 5-27 Put Your Whole Parish on the RCIA Team: Engage Everyone in Lifelong Faith Formation English Atkinson, Patrick Peace/Justice 5-51* Trata de Personas: Pasando por debajo del vientre de la bestia Spanish Echavarria, Jorge Ivan Spirituality 5-52* En cuento con Dios: Narración oral al servicio de la evangelización Spanish Espin, Dr. Orlando Theology 5-53* Haciendo teología latina Spanish Hernandez, Sr. Glenda Spirituality 5-55 ¿Qué liderazgo aplicar en mi grupo y mi familia? Spanish Moreno, Rafael Spirituality 5-56 María nos invita a ser mensajeros del Amor de Dios Spanish Rivera, Jorge Young Adult Ministry 5-57* El Señor cambió mi lamento en danzas y canticos de alegría (Salmo 30) Spanish Ash, Laura Liturgy/Music 6-01* Spirit Inspiring the Dance English Beckman, Betsey Liturgy/Music 6-01* Spirit Inspiring the Dance English Carotta, Dr. Michael Confirmation 6-03 Unchaining Confirmation English Crosby, Rev. Michael Peace/Justice 6-04* Becoming a “Kin-dom” Catholic English Cusick, Rev. John Ecclesiology 6-05* Why Should I Go to Church? English Hoffman, Mary Byrne Media 6-11* The Media Pilgrimage: Spiritual Formation in the 21st Century English Loftus, Fr. David Adult Education 6-14 Changing Voices and Hungry Hearts English Lotker, Rabbi Michael Ecumenical/Interreligious 6-15 What Every Serious Christian Should Know About Judaism English Martin, Rev. James Spirituality 6-16* Heaven and Mirth: Joy, Humor and Laughter in the Spiritual Life English Martin, Sr./Dr. Oralisa Spirituality 6-17 Sojourners in Faith English Motus, Cecile Multicultural 6-20 Faith Formation Among Asian and Pacific Catholics English Solis, Bishop Oscar Multicultural 6-20 Faith Formation Among Asian and Pacific Catholics English Pascuzzi, Maria Scripture 6-21 Recovering Paul’s Voice for the 21st Century English Reese, Thomas Ecclesiology 6-22 The Future of the Catholic Church English Vega, Rev. Richard Catechumenate 6-26* Infusing Life Through the Rite of Christian Initiation English Zukowski, Sr. Angela Technology 6-28* The Future of Catechesis in the Digital Age English Arias, Miguel Sacraments 6-51* Preparando la familia para celebrar el sacramento de la reconciliación Spanish Peña, Sr. Rosa Monique Spirituality 6-54 Tiempos nuevos, rumbos nuevos Spanish Zanotto, Fr. Luigi Adult Education 6-57* ¡Ponte en honda compadre! Spanish Dell'Oro, Dr. Roberto Morality 7-07 In Good Conscience: A Theological Reflection on Conscience Formation Spanish Horan, Michael Adult Education 7-14* “I Call You Friends”: Adult Formation for Authentic Discipleship English Janus, Mary Catechumenate 7-15 Living Water English MacBeth, Sybil Spirituality 7-18* Praying in Color English Rubalcava, Pedro Liturgy/Music 7-55 Cantos para acompañar las celebraciones de 15 años en la parroquia Spanish Valenzuela, Victor Media 7-56 10 maneras de como la tecnología puede mejorar tu sesión de educación religiosa Spanish Anslinger, Leisa Adult Education 8-01 Real People, Real Faith English Bell, John Liturgy/Music 8-03 10 Things You Didn't Know About Jesus English Deck, Fr. Allan Morality 8-06 Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship English Rosenhauer, Joan Peace/Justice 8-22 Discipleship for the 21st Century: The Global Dimensions of Serving Our Neighbor English Portillo, William Detention Ministry 8-54 Justicia Restauradora Spanish Torres, Deacon Guillermo Peace/Justice 8-56 Viviendo nuestro bautismo a través de la solidaridad Spanish Gittins, Fr. Anthony Keynote KEY* The Urgency of Discipleship and Evangelization in Today’s World English Brennan, Rev. Patrick Parish Leadership 2-03* A Culture of Discipline for Contagious Faith English Fragomeni, Fr. Richard Liturgy/Music 3-07* Symphony of the Word: Pope Benedict XVI Exhortation on the Word of God in Our Lives English Gaillardetz, Dr. Richard Ecclesiology 3-09* Four Paths to Wisdom in the Christian Tradition English Binz, Stephen Catechesis/Evangelization 4-01* Mary as Woman of the Word and Exemplar of Lectio Divina English Cerveny, Sr. Caroline Technology 4-03* Sharing Your Faith via Digital Storytelling English Chesto, Dr. Kathleen Family 4-04 Journeying in Silence English Fernandez, Santiago Liturgy/Music 4-07* Creating Ritual in Music and Liturgy English Groome, Dr. Thomas Catechesis/Evangelization 4-08* Will There Be Faith? English Hershey, Rev. Terry Spirituality 4-09* Shall We Dance? English Leonard, Fr. Richard Media 4-12 Screening the Sacred: Jesus on the Silver Screen English Mallon, Fr. James Catechesis/Evangelization 4-14* Going to the Dogs English Roberto, John Faith Formation 4-18* From Marriage to Parenting: Faith Formation with “Next Generation” Adults English Sofield, Bro. Loughlan Parish Leadership 4-21* Building a Parish as a Dynamic Community of Service English Sparks, Fr. Dick Morality 4-22 The Church in and for the 21st Century: Conversations Among the Generations English Steinfels, Peter Ecclesiology 4-23* Is “Secular” a Four-letter Word? English White, C. Vanessa Multicultural 4-27* Don't Be Weary: Self-care in the Midst of Busy Ministry English Wicks, Dr. Robert Spirituality 4-28 Streams of Contentment: Spiritual and Psychological Renewal in a Troubled World English Bravo Perez, Benjamin Liturgy/Music 4-51* Las distintas voces que se “hablan” hoy y la voz de la Iglesia Spanish Flecha, José-Román Morality 4-52* Educar en la virtud y la virtud de educar Spanish Parra Sanchez, Abundio Scripture 4-54* ¡Lo importante es la persona! (Tras las huellas de Jesús) Spanish Ramírez, Bishop Ricardo Young Adult Ministry 4-56* La catequesis familiar: La comunicación de la fe entre generaciones Spanish Allen Jr., John Ecclesiology 5-01* All Things Catholic: A 360-degree Review of What’s Hot and What’s Not in the Church English Anderle, Donna Liturgy/Music 5-02* Liturgical Dance: Inspirations in Movement English McGrath, Bro. Michael O'Neill Catechesis/Evangelization 5-03* Christ the Teacher, Christ the Student English Cicciarelli, Joellyn Disabilities 5-04* Take This All of You and Eat of It: Helping Children with Special Needs Prepare to Receive the Sacraments English Dahm, Fr. Charles Life Issues 5-05* Creating Parish Ministry to Victims of Domestic Violence English Fiand, Sr. Barbara Adult Education 5-09* Do This in Memory of Me English Ficocelli, Elizabeth Elementary 5-10* Helping Kids Develop a Personal Relationship with Jesus English Groody, Fr. Daniel Peace/Justice 5-12* Dying to Live: A Theology of Immigration English Haugen, Marty Liturgy/Music 5-13 Holy Worship, Holy Living English Alonso, Tony Liturgy/Music 5-13 Holy Worship, Holy Living English Krout, Keri Early Childhood 5-16* What I Know for Sure: Gifts to Give Children English Massingale, Rev. Bryan Morality 5-17* Models of African-American Sanctity English McKenna, Dr. Megan Spirituality 5-18* Infusions and Voices of Life! English Mullen, Fr. J. Patrick Scripture 5-19* “Slay Them All”: The Scriptures on War, Violence and Anger English Ospino, Dr. Hosffman Theology 5-20* Christian Discipleship Today: Challenges and Possibilities English Patin, Michael Parish Leadership 5-21* Swamp People (of God) English Ricard, Rev. R. Tony Catechesis/Evangelization 5-24* “Have You Met My Baby Boy?” Celebrating the Love of the Blessed Mother English Tagle, Bishop Luis Antonio Ecclesiology 5-25* Living the Eucharist in Asia English Mahon, Elaine Catechesis/Evangelization 5-26* Technology at the Service of Catechesis English Travers, Ailís Catechesis/Evangelization 5-26* Technology at the Service of Catechesis English Wenc, Char Family 5-28* I Love You and the Answer is “No!” English Ginel Vielva, Fr. Alvaro Catechesis/Evangelization 5-54* Ser Catequista: Llamados a interpelar Spanish Pham, Thinh Duc Vietnamese 5-70* Vietnamese Workshop (The Significance of the Exultet in the Easter Triduum) Vietnamese Burland, John Elementary 6-02* Proclaiming the Word of God with Children Through Song and Celebration English Ellair, Steven Family 6-06* Fostering Family Involvement in Religious Education English Frawley-Mangan, Anne Elementary 6-07* Who Do You Say I Am? Imagining God Through the Arts English Funk, Sr. Mary Margaret Spirituality 6-08* Prayer of the Heart English Gilbert, Rev. Richard Life Issues 6-09* Dem Bones, Dem Bones: Faithful Living in the Dry Desert English Gordon, Dr. Greer Sexuality 6-10* Catholic Identity and Homosexuality English Gordon, Dr. Greer Catechesis/Evangelization 7-11* New Apologetics and the Defense of God(*) English Kelly, Matthew Spirituality 6-12 The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic English Kempf, Fr. Joe Life Issues 6-13* What No One Can Take from You English Matovina, Dr. Timothy Theology 6-18* The Formation of the Gospels English McCorquodale, Charlotte Youth Ministry 6-19* Keys to Successfully Using Social Media and Online Technologies for Ministry Leadership Development English Reid, Sr. Barbara Scripture 6-23* Voice Infusing Life: Mary Magdalene, Voice of Hope Reborn English Shea, John Spirituality 6-24* Compassion: Is There Any Other Way? English Theisen, Michael Youth Ministry 6-25* Get Ready to Partner with Parents English Walker, Christopher Liturgy/Music 6-27* All Things New? Waking Up the Assembly’s Voice English Benavides, Luis Elementary 6-52* Cómo educar en valores y poner límites adecuados a los niños Spanish García-Mina Freire, Ana Family 6-53* ¿En qué se distinguen las catequesis con inteligencia emocional? Spanish Herrera Brambila, Francisco Javier Peace/Justice 6-55* Orando cantando y caminando con Jesús “el migrante” Spanish Siller Acuña, Clodomiro L. Theology 6-56* Diversidad natural y pluralismo social, político, cultural y religioso Spanish Phong, Bro. Fortunat Vietnamese 6-70* Vietnamese Workshop (Bilingual Cheers, Songs and Dances for Catechetical and Youth Ministry) Vietnamese Atkinson, Patrick Peace/Justice 7-01* Human Trafficking: Going Under the Belly of the Beast English Beckman, Betsey Liturgy/Music 7-02* The Dancing Word: Miriam’s Gift English Ash, Laura Liturgy/Music 7-02* The Dancing Word: Miriam’s Gift English Boyle, Rev. Gregory Restorative Justice 7-03* Gangs 101: A Lethal Absence of Hope and a Christian Communal Response English Chinn, Andrew Elementary 7-04* Songs and Blessings for the Parent, Catechist, Teacher and the “Child Within” English Coutinho, Fr. Paul Spirituality 7-05* Heart of Darkness: The Space to Experience God and Self English Cusick, Rev. John Scripture 7-06* A Strategy and Plan to “Break Open” a Gospel Text English East, Tom Youth Ministry 7-08* Living the Vision for Catholic Youth Ministry – Celebrating 15 Years of "Renewing the Vision" English Florian, Amy Human Growth/Development 7-09 Help! What Do I Say? English Gittins, Fr. Anthony Catechesis/Evangelization 7-10* "Are There Any Christian Disciples Today?" English Haas, David Liturgy/Music 7-12 Pray at All Times: Celebrating the Power of Sung Prayer English Haase, Sr. Bridget Parish Leadership 7-13* Immersed, Enkindled and Anointed: Living O 22ur Baptism in Everyday Life English Jansen, ValLimar Women's Issues 7-15* Living Water English Jezreel, Jack Peace/Justice 7-16* Engaged Spirituality: Prayer and Action in Conversation English Lansing, Sean Junior High 7-17* More Than Just Service: Engaging Young Adolescents in Social Justice English Petitfils, Roy Parish Leadership 7-19* What Got Us Here Won't Get Us There! The New Skills Needed for the New Evangelization English Prejean, Sr. Helen Peace/Justice 7-20* Discovering Jesus on Death Row: My Faith Journey English Reese, Thomas Ecclesiology 7-21 Religion and Politics English Rolheiser, Rev. Ronald Spirituality 7-22* Feeling God’s Voice through Physical and Mystical Touch: Some Sacramental and Mystical Images English Weber, Joan Young Adult Ministry 7-23* Integration vs. Separation: Connecting Young Adults with the Faith Community English Weston, Fr. Thomas Life Issues 7-24* It is the End of the World! It is the Age of the Holy Spirit English Yzaguirre, Dr. John Family 7-25* Is Unity Possible When We Are So Different? English Zukowski, Sr. Angela Technology 7-26* Re-visiting the Symbolic Way English Espin, Dr. Orlando Theology 7-51* Gracia y cultura Spanish Grzona, Ricardo Catechesis/Evangelization 7-52* Jonás conviértete: La misión del catequista, desde la figura del profeta Jonás Spanish Murua, Marcelo Catechesis/Evangelization 7-53* Catequistas discípulos para descubrir la voz que da sentido a la vida Spanish Peña, Sr. Rosa Monique Spirituality 7-54 La Eucaristía: Nuestro punto de convergencia Spanish Zanotto, Fr. Luigi Adult Education 7-57* El Vaticano II tiene 50 años ¿y qué? Spanish Hieu Dinh Vu, Bishop Thomas Vietnamese 7-70* Vietnamese Workshop (The Faith of the Vietnamese Catholic: Daily Life) Vietnamese Arias, Miguel Sacraments 8-02* Preparing Families to Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation English Carotta, Dr. Michael Confirmation 8-04 Sustaining Your Passion for Serving Young People English Crosby, Rev. Michael Peace/Justice 8-05* The Shepherds Speak: Who Hears Their Voice? English DeLeon, Roy Spirituality 8-07* Praying with the Body for Lent English Ebener, Dr. Dan Parish Leadership 8-08* Servant Leadership: How and Why It Works English Eckert, Ann Marie Spirituality 8-09* Remember to Keep Holy the Sabbath English Eisenbeiss, Mike Sexuality 8-10* Pornography and the Catholic Christian English Heagle, Fr. John Sexuality 8-11* No Greater Love: The Path Toward True Intimacy English Ferder, Sr. Fran Sexuality 8-11* No Greater Love: The Path Toward True Intimacy English Galipeau, Dr. Jerry Catechumenate 8-12* The Roman Missal and the RCIA: A Catechetical Method English Hoffman, Mary Byrne Media 8-13* The Media Ministry: Catechesis in the 21st Century English Haas, David** Sacraments 8-14 Music and the Sacraments of Healing English Kennedy, Dr. Saundra Elementary 8-15* Keys to Proclaiming the Word: The Task of Catechesis English Knobbe, Beth Young Adult Ministry 8-16* Mentoring Young Adults into Ministry English MacBeth, Sybil Spirituality 8-17* Praying in Color (repeated) English Mangan, Michael Liturgy/Music 8-18* We Believe: Songs for Sacraments of Initiation English Martin, Rev. James Spirituality 8-19* Meeting Jesus by the Sea English Nicholas, Rev. William Scripture 8-20* The Psalms – Prayer and Poetry Direct from God English Raschko, Rev. Michael Theology 8-21 Living Within the Trinity English Smith-Christopher, Dr. Daniel Scripture 8-23* Speaking at Her, or Listening to Her: Lady Zion in Prophetic Books English Sweeney, Michael Parish Leadership 8-24* Why Lay Ecclesial Ministry? English Turner, Rev. Paul Liturgy/Music 8-25* Good Friday and the Easter Vigil English Washington, Fr. Freddy Multicultural 8-26* Pastoral Planning: From Multicultural to Intercultural English Echavarria, Jorge Ivan Spirituality 8-51* Dios te quiere un imaginador: La lúdica el arma secreta del catequista Spanish Hernandez, Sr. Glenda Spirituality 8-52 Orar y cantar los Salmos Spanish Pereda Bullrich, Hernán Ecclesiology 8-53* Jesucristo, corazón del mundo y salvador de la historia Spanish Rivera, Jorge Young Adult Ministry 8-55* Los llamó para que estuvieran con El, y para enviarlos en misión (Mc 3, 14) Spanish Vega, Rev. Richard Catechumenate 8-57* ¿Y ahora qué? El plan de catequesis para el catecumenado Spanish Vital Cruz, Lupita Catechesis/Evangelization 8-58* ¡Todos para uno y uno para todos! Spanish Rodríguez Maradiaga, Cardinal Oscar Sunday Address KEY* Viviendo la misión de Jesús en nuestro mundo de hoy Spanish Smollin, Sr. Anne Bryan Sunday Address KEY* Live, Laugh and Be Happy English Patin, Michael Youth Day Youth Day Arena "Sync-tification" English Angrisano, Steve Youth Ministry A Be a Witness! Sharing Christ with Others English Augustine, Ansel Youth Day B Keepin' Ur Hustle Holy English Bondi, Renée Youth Day C Holding on to Real Hope English Evert, Crystalina Youth Day D Romance without Regret English Evert, Jason Youth Day D Romance without Regret English Garcia, Noelle Youth Day E “I Praise You, for I am Wonderfully Made" English Kim, Paul Youth Day H Prayer Isn’t Boring, You Are … Haha! English McCarty, Bob Youth Day K Forgiveness: Disarming the Heart English McCarty, Dr. Maggie Youth Day K Forgiveness: Disarming the Heart English McDonald, Judy Youth Day M My Catholic Life English Patalinghug, Fr. Leo Youth Day P Food Is Love: What All Teens Are Hungering For English Ponnet, Fr. Chris Youth Day S Social Justice: Respecting All Life English Walton, Greg Youth Day T Ignorance Is Not Bliss English Webb, Tracy Youth Day X Safety in Cyberspace English Schedule • Speaker Index • Speakers/Topics • Workshop Listing • Exhibitor Listing • Exhibitor Categories
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