RECongress Speakers/Topics Listing
Religious Education Congress
March 15, 2018 (Youth Day) &
March 16-18, 2018
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Exhibitors • Exhibitor Categories • Hall A MapCongress offers workshops on a wide variety of topics. This topic category has been identified by the Office of Religious Education. Speaker-identified categories can be found on the Speaker Categories listing page.
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; -51 to -60 are in Spanish; -70 is in Vietnamese.
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Topic Session Workshop Title Language Aguilera-Titus, Alejandro Catechesis/Evangelization 1-52* ¡Levántate con alegría misionera! Spanish Aguilera-Titus, Alejandro Catechesis/Evangelization 4-02* The Freedom to Engage in Youthful Mission English Aguilera-Titus, Alejandro Catechesis/Evangelization 7-02* Missionary Disciples that Fascinate, Multiply and Accompany English Alarcón, Fr. Carlos LGBT Ministry 3-58* Católico y gay: Respuestas a las preguntas pastorales más básicas Spanish Alarcón, Fr. Carlos LGBT Ministry 4-59* Creando ambientes saludables: Mitos y realidades sobre la comunidad gay" Spanish Allen Jr., John Ecclesiology 5-02* What's Hot and What's Not in the Global Church: A 360-degree Review of the Catholic Landscape English Allen Jr., John Ecclesiology 7-01* Persecution of Christians in the World Today English Alonso, Tony Music 5-01 Encounter: From the Heart of Pope Francis English Alonso, Tony Music 7-03 Breaking Open "Encounter: From the Heart of Pope Francis" English Anderle, Donna Spirituality/Prayer 2-02* Liturgical Dance: Movement – The Voice of the Dancer English Anderson, David Spirituality/Prayer 5-03 Bringing the Spirit and Music of Taizé to Your Community English Anderson, David Spirituality/Prayer 7-04 Pray Always and in Many Ways in the Parish English Angotti, John Music 3-02* Today! Seeing and Hearing God Through Scripture and Song English Angrisano, Steve Music 2-03* Sing to The Lord! Music and Prayer in Teaching the Faith English Angulo, Katherine Confirmation 1-02* What Do Teens Desire to Receive During Their Preparation for Confirmation? English Angulo, Katherine Youth Day (Catholic Identity) G Are You Ready to Leave a Mark in the Catholic Church? English Anyanwu, Chika Youth Day (Missionary Discipleship) F Made for Greatness English Aquino, Prof. Maria Pilar Theology 2-52* Levántate: El mensaje y llamado de la Encíclica, "Laudato Sí" Spanish Aquino, Prof. Maria Pilar Theology 5-52* Levántate: Convicciones cristianas para superar la violencia contra las mujeres Spanish Arango, Andrés Catechesis/Evangelization 6-02* Missionary Disciples in the New Evangelization English Arango, Andrés Catechesis/Evangelization 8-52* Un equilibrio sagrado: Vida ocupada y espiritualidad familiar Spanish Arevalo, Elsy Spirituality/Prayer 1-53* La escucha profunda: Como camino hacia la unión, transformación y sanación Spanish Augustine, Dr. Ansel Youth Day (Culture/Politics) A What's Goin' On: Culture and Politics English Bañuelas, Msgr. Arturo Parish Leadership 1-03* Ministry: Pastoral, Poor and Missionary English Bañuelas, Msgr. Arturo Parish Leadership 6-52* Ministerio: Pastoral, pobre y misionero Spanish Barron, Bishop Robert Catechesis/Evangelization 4-01 Evangelization Through Beauty English Beckman, Betsey Spirituality/Prayer 4-03* Dancing Through the Holy Land English Bielski, Mary Sexuality 2-04* The Good News About Desire, Sex and the Path to Freedom English Benioff, Fr Ed Morality 8-26* Finding Courage – A Way for Catholics with Same-Sex Attractions English Bielski, Mary Youth Day (Justice/Mercy) H The Truth About Love, Sex and Relationships English Bingemer, Maria Clara Adult Education 3-52* Sin contar a las mujeres y los niños Spanish Bingemer, Maria Clara Keynote (Sp) Key* Key: "¡La gloria de Dios es el ser humano vivo!" (San Ireneo) Spanish Bingemer, Maria Clara Theology 7-52* Un Dios de gracia y no de méritos Spanish Birmingham, Mary Catechumenate/Initiation 3-04* The Role of Doctrine in the Catechumenate English Birmingham, Mary Catechumenate/Initiation 7-05* How the Baptismal Catechumenate Inspires All Catechesis English Boyle, Fr. Gregory Restorative Justice 4-04* In the Likeness: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness English Boyle, Fr. Gregory Restorative Justice 5-04* Ventilating the World with Tenderness: The Strategy of Jesus at the Margins English Bracamontes Ayón, Maria del Carmen Life Issues 5-53* Hacia una Espiritualidad para la transición cultural Spanish Bracamontes Ayón, Maria del Carmen Life Issues 8-51* Migración, hospitalidad y cultura del encuentro Spanish Breen, Dr. Elizabeth Crabb HIV/AIDS 6-03* The People of God Living with HIV/AIDS English Brennan, Caroline Justice/Peace 3-05* At the Front Lines of Today's Most Pressing Humanitarian Emergencies English Brennan, Caroline Justice/Peace 4-19* At the Front Lines of the Global Refugee and Migration Crisis English Bryant, Sr. Kathleen Life Issues 2-05* Jesus said, "Talitha Kum": Rising UP as Women! English Burland, John Elementary 5-05* Let’s Gather! Let’s Sing! Enriching Children’s Catechesis Through Song and Movement English Burland, John Elementary 7-06* Raise Your Voice! Music for Sacraments, Seasons and Celebrations English Burton, Fr. William Scripture 2-06* The Formation of the Synoptic Gospels English Burton, Fr. William Scripture 6-05* The Gospel of John: Why Is It So Different? English Callanan, Ian Spirituality/Prayer 2-07* To End the Day: A Contemporary Resource for Preparing Night Prayer English Cano Valero, Julia Women's Issues 4-52* Mujeres sanas, mujeres sabias: La potencia del alma femenina. Spanish Cano Valero, Julia Women's Issues 8-53* Violencia: El preocupante fenómeno de la violencia ejercida por unos seres humanos sobre otros Spanish Chairez, Rita Life Issues 7-54* Dialogo de sanación Spanish Chavez, Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Justice/Peace 5-51* No basta la justicia; es necesario el perdón Spanish Chavez, Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Spirituality/Prayer 7-53* ¿Por qué nuestro Santo Padre se llama Francisco? Una reflexión cristiana sobre la paz Spanish Chinn, Andrew Early Childhood 3-06* Butterflies and Rainbows! The Role of Music in Prayer, Catechesis and Celebration with Early Childhood Learners English Chinn, Andrew Elementary 4-05* My Spirit Soars, My Spirit Sings! Songs & Strategies to Raise Hearts and Voices in Faith Formation for Children English Clarke, Fr. James Spirituality/Prayer 2-51* Recorriendo los bosques oscuros: El viaje del temor hacia las bendiciones Spanish Clarke, Fr. James Catechesis/Evangelization 6-04* Presenting an Evangelizing Catechesis: What Would That ook Like? English Clarke, Fr. James Spirituality/Prayer 8-02* Traversing the Dark Woods: The Journey from Fear to Blessedness English Corcoran, Thomas Parish Leadership 3-26* Seven Steps to Implementing Change English Corcoran, Thomas Catechesis/Evangelization 8-26* Finding Courage to Embrace the New Evangelization English Cotter, Jeanne Music 5-01 Encounter: From the Heart of Pope Francis English Cotter, Jeanne Music 7-03 Breaking Open "Encounter: From the Heart of Pope Francis" English Medina, Dr. Jose Family 1-54* ¡Familia, tú eres formadora de discípulos misioneros! Spanish Cusick, Fr. John Scripture 1-04* Deepening Our Appreciation of the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ English Cusick, Fr. John Scripture 8-03* Deepening Our Appreciation of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ English Deck, Allan Figueroa Sacraments 5-54* El bautismo y el sacerdocio común: Confrontando el clericalismo Spanish Dees, Jared Catechesis/Evangelization 3-07* Christ the Master Teacher: 12 Ways to Become a Better Religious Educator English Dees, Jared Catechesis/Evangelization 6-04* Presenting an Evangelizing Catechesis: What Would That Look Like? English Dees, Jared Catechesis/Evangelization 8-04* Heal, Proclaim, Then Teach: A Practical Approach to Evangelization English DeLorenzo, Dr. Leonard Theology 3-08* Following Mary into Missionary Discipleship English DeLorenzo, Dr. Leonard Young Adult Ministry 6-06* Youth, Faith & Vocational Discernment: What We Should Think About for the Upcoming Vatican Synod English Dempsey, Sr. Carol Scripture 3-09* Connecting the Biblical Text to the Text of Life English Dempsey, Sr. Carol Scripture 8-05* Biblical Women Proclaim, "Rise Up!" English Di, Prof. Quyen Vietnamese 4-70* Vietnamese Workshop (The Vietnamese Couple and Our Foundation for Happiness) Vietnamese Di, Prof. Quyen Vietnamese 8-70* Vietnamese Workshop (The Pearl) Vietnamese Díaz, Iván Youth Ministry 1-05* Engaging Youth in Evangelization English Díaz, Iván Youth Ministry 7-55* Comprometiendo jóvenes en la evangelización Spanish DiLallo, Frank Life Issues 3-10* Aligning Responses to Bullying with Catholic Schools English DiLallo, Frank Life Issues 6-07* Bullying Out – Formation In English Ductrám, Peter Special Needs 6-53* ¿Amoris Laetitia en la catequesis? Tres elementos esenciales Spanish Ductrám, Peter Special Needs 7-56* Catequesis adaptiva: ¡Padres de familia son recursos indispensables! Spanish Dwyer, Fr. Dave Young Adult Ministry 4-06 How to Answer Questions of Faith from Young Adults English East, Msgr. Raymond Multicultural 2-08* Rise Up – Black Parishes and Schools Matter! English East, Msgr. Raymond Catechesis/Evangelization 8-06* Rise Up, You Tribes of the Church! English East, Tom Adult Education 5-06* Accompaniment: Sharing Faith with People of All Ages English East, Tom Confirmation 7-07* Mission and Witness: Preparing Generation Z Youth for Confirmation English Eipers, Carole Elementary 1-06 Service: “Projects" or a Way of Life? English Eipers, Carole Catechesis/Evangelization 4-07 Evangelization: A Church Which Goes Forth English Eldredge, Becky Spirituality/Prayer 3-11* Praying Our Lives: A Remedy for Restlessness English Eldredge, Becky Young Adult Ministry 8-07* Weary and Waiting: Nurturing Hope During Transitions English Ellair, Steven Elementary 1-07* Fire 'em Up for Jesus! English Ellair, Steven Elementary 7-08* Seven Secrets to Reach the Hearts of Children English Espin, Dr. Orlando Theology 5-55* ¡De pie! Catolicismo popular, rebeldía y esperanza Spanish Felix-Rivera, Sr. Karla Sacraments 3-53* ¿Entendemos lo que decimos al casarnos? Spanish Fernández, Santiago Music 2-53 Selección de música apropiada para la Misa Spanish Fernández, Santiago Music 8-54 Orando y cantando la alegría del Señor Spanish Fiand, Sr. Barbara Spirituality/Prayer 2-09* Embracing Spirituality for the 21st Century English Fiand, Sr. Barbara Human Growth/Development 6-08* The True Self: Encountering Our Inner Depth English Fitzmaurice, Dr. Arthur LGBT Ministry 2-10* Transgender in Our Schools: One Bread, One Body English Fitzmaurice, Dr. Arthur LGBT Ministry 7-09* Teaching Mercy: Accompanying LGBT Students English Flecha Andrés, Rev. José-Román Morality 3-54* Camino del amor Spanish Flecha Andrés, Rev. José-Román Morality 4-51* ¿A ti que te pregunta Jesus? Spanish Florian, Amy Human Growth/Development 5-07* Paying Attention to Mary’s Voice in My Martha World English Florian, Amy Human Growth/Development 8-08* Rise Up! Re-thinking Parish Bereavement Ministry for the Future English Fragomeni, Fr. Richard Sacraments 2-11* The Eucharist as a Sacrament of Death: Repeating Baptism Until We Get It Right English Fragomeni, Fr. Richard Liturgy 4-08* The Communion of Saints: The Mystical Heart of Christianity English Frawley-Mangan, Anne Elementary 3-12* Heart, Head, Hands and Heaven: Connecting Imagination and Religion English Frawley-Mangan, Anne Spirituality/Prayer 8-09* Imagine That! Praying with the Imagination English Gaillardetz, Dr. Richard Ecclesiology 3-13* By What Authority? On the Proper Use and Abuse of Doctrine English Gaillardetz, Dr. Richard Ecclesiology 5-08* Priesthood: Ministerial and Baptismal English Galea, Fr. Rob Human Growth/Development 1-08* "I Can't Even!" – Thriving and Surviving Stress and Anxiety English Galea, Fr. Rob Young Adult Ministry 6-09* Discerning God's Will English Gallagher, Fr. Timothy Spirituality/Prayer 4-09* Living the Discerning Life: The Teaching of St. Ignatius of Loyola English Gallagher, Fr. Timothy Spirituality/Prayer 7-10* Discerning the Will of God: An Ignatian Guide to Christian Decision-making English Garcia, Fr. David Justice/Peace 2-12* Preaching Global Solidarity English Garcia, Fr. David Justice/Peace 4-53* Predicando la solidaridad global Spanish Garcia, Noelle Life Issues 3-14* 13 Reasons Why You Matter English Garcia, Noelle Life Issues 6-10* Ministry Through Vocation English González‑Andrieu, Dr. Cecilia Justice/Peace 1-55* La inmigración y el amor al próximo Spanish González‑Andrieu, Dr. Cecilia Justice/Peace 4-10* Immigration and the Love of Neighbor English Gordon, Dr. Greer Adult Education 1-09 Faith: The Renewal of Mind and Heart English Gordon, Dr. Greer Ecclesiology 7-11 Faithful Witness: The Church English Groome, Dr. Thomas Catechesis/Evangelization 3-15* Feeding the Hungers: Our Hope for Faith of Youth and Young Adults English Groome, Dr. Thomas Catechesis/Evangelization 4-11* Turning to the Historical Jesus and his Revolution for Catechists English Grzona, Ricardo Family 2-54* Los jóvenes: La vocación y la misión del catequista Spanish Grzona, Ricardo Scripture 6-54* Los valores de mis hijos cambian. ¿Qué hago? -- Propuesta cristiana Spanish Gutierrez, Fr. Michael Ecumenical/Interreligious 2-58* El señor escucha al clamor de su pueblo: El ecumenismo, una respuesta unida a la necesidad de los marginalizados Spanish Haas, David Music 6-11 “I Will Bring You Home”: Songs of Prayer, Stories of Faith English Haas, David Music 7-12 God Never Tires: Singing the Astonishing and Relentless Grace of Mercy English Haase, Sr. Bridget Spirituality/Prayer 5-09* Walking the Path of Faith: Power, Providence, Presence of God English Haase, Sr. Bridget Spirituality/Prayer 8-10* Multi-colored Halos: Saints and Everyday Holiness English Hart, Mark Catechesis/Evangelization 3-01* Thinking Bigger: The Truth About Modern Evangelization English Hart, Mark Family 4-12* Pass It On: Balancing Faith in Family Life English Hart, Sarah Spirituality/Prayer 2-13* Us vs. Them: Beyond Politics and Into Love English Hart, Sarah Spirituality/Prayer 5-10* The Prayer of Chaos English Haugen, Marty Life Issues 5-11 Rise Up from Divisions, Anger and Loss: Worship in Difficult Times English Hendey, Lisa Media/Technology 6-12* Rise and Shine: Social Media and the Missionary Disciple English Hendey, Lisa Media/Technology 8-11* Saints-in-the-Making: Storytelling for a New Generation of Evangelists English Hershey, Rev. Terry Spirituality/Prayer 1-10* Soft Hearts from Hard Places English Hershey, Rev. Terry Spirituality/Prayer 4-13* Making a Difference: Being Not Just the Best IN the World but the Best FOR the World English Hoang, Fr. Doan Vietnamese 1-70* Vietnamese Workshop (Arise) Vietnamese Hoang, Fr. Doan Vietnamese 6-70* Vietnamese Workshop (The Meaning of the Lord's Prayer that Leads to Marvelous Change) Vietnamese Horan, Fr. Daniel Spirituality/Prayer 2-14* The Foolishness of Christianity English Horan, Fr. Daniel Spirituality/Prayer 5-12* Rise Up: A Christian Spirituality of Resistance English Horan, Fr. Daniel Youth Day (Prayer) C Becoming a Living Prayer English Huebsch, Bill Adult Education 1-11* How to Learn the Art of Accompaniment English Huebsch, Bill Spirituality/Prayer 4-14* How to Recognize Grace When You See It English Jansen, ValLimar Spirituality/Prayer 1-12* Creating Peace in Times of Crisis English Jansen, ValLimar Youth Ministry Track 3-16* Your Story Matters (How to Tell Your Story) English Jansen, ValLimar Music 4-15* Rise Up to Happiness and Joy English Jarzembowski, Paul Young Adult Ministry 5-13* Minding the Gap: Ministry and Transition from Youth to Young Adulthood English Jarzembowski, Paul Young Adult Ministry 8-12* Engaging the "Nones": Evangelization of the Inactive and Disaffected English Jezreel, Jack Justice/Peace 1-13 Faith and Politics in the Hebrew Scriptures English Jezreel, Jack Justice/Peace 4-16 Faith and Politics in the Gospels English Jiménez Rodríguez, Fr. Manuel Sacraments 4-54* Metodología para la explicación teológica de los sacramentos Spanish Jiménez Rodríguez, Fr. Manuel Catechumenate/Initiation 8-55* El catecumenado de adultos no bautizados principia de renovación de la catequesis hoy Spanish Jones, Rick Justice/Peace 4-19* At the Front Lines of the Global Refugee and Migration Crisis English & Spanish Jones, Rick Justice/Peace 8-56* Nuevas dinámicas de migración, refugio y lo que la Iglesia esta hacienda English & Spanish Joseph, Fr. Satish Sacraments 6-13* Relationships Ruptured and Restored: New Insights into the Sacrament of Reconciliation English Joseph, Fr. Satish Catechesis/Evangelization 8-13* Transforming Parishes into Communities of Disciples English Kempf, Fr. Joe Spirituality/Prayer 3-17* Answer: A Sense of Humor. Question: Name One of the Top Five Things that Will Help You Rise English Kempf, Fr. Joe Sacraments 5-14* You (Yes, You) Were Made to Rise! English Kernion, Anne Kertz Spirituality/Prayer 7-13* Neuroscience and Well -Being: How Spirituality Affects Our Health and DNA English Kopp, Andrea Catechesis/Evangelization 3-19* Rise Up! with Adolescents and Their Families: The Joy of Adolescent Catechesis English La Scola, Blessie Catechumenate/Initiation 5-15* What's the Hurry with Conversion? English La Scola, Blessie Catechumenate/Initiation 8-14* Children of the Light: Pre-catechumenate Period with Children English Lamas, Christina Catechesis/Evangelization 2-55* Movimiento de “trabajo de la iglesia” a “formando discípulos misioneros” Spanish Lamas, Christina Youth Ministry Track 6-14* Accompanying Young People on the Journey English Leal, Douglas Young Adult Ministry 7-14* I Want to Go to THAT Church: Creating a Parish Where Adults and Young Adults Rise Up! English Leonard, Fr. Richard Spirituality/Prayer 3-18 God at the Movies English Leonard, Fr. Richard Catechesis/Evangelization 6-15 Synod 2018: Will Our Faith Have Young People? English Levo, Sr. Lynn Human Growth/Development 1-14* Hope Is a Choice That Matters Today English Levo, Sr. Lynn Human Growth/Development 6-16* Becoming a Transforming Presence English Lopez, Sergio Justice/Peace 8-19* Pray Out Loud! Stand and Lead! Inspiring a Zeal for Mission in Young People English Lotker, Rabbi Michael Youth Day (Science/Faith) G How a Rabbi/Scientist Views Religion, God and Belief English Macalintal, Diana Women's Issues 5-16* Rise and Shine! Time to Exercise Our Baptismal Priesthood English Macalintal, Diana Liturgy 8-16* Liturgical Flow: Understanding the Key to Excellent Liturgy English Mahony, Cardinal Roger Sacraments 5-17* Terrific Confirmation Tuesday, But What Do We Have for Them on Wednesday? Post-Sacrament Evangelization English Mangan, Michael Elementary 1-15* Rise Up and Sing! Joyful Songs of Faith for Schools and Parishes English Mangan, Michael Liturgy 8-17* The Word in Song: Singing Scripture with Children English Manibusan, Jesse Life Issues 2-15* All Are Welcome in This Place: Rise Up in Communion English Manibusan, Jesse Youth Day (Authenticity/Choices) E Living a Life of Meaning – Believing Deeply English Martin, Fr. James LGBT Ministry 5-18* Building a Bridge: Bringing Together LGBT Catholics and the Church English Martin, Fr. James Spirituality/Prayer 8-01* The Historical Jesus English Martínez, Dr. Juan Ecumenical/Interreligious 2-58* El señor escucha al clamor de su pueblo: El ecumenismo, una respuesta unida a la necesidad de los marginalizados Spanish Massingale, Fr. Bryan Morality 1-16* To Redeem the Soul of America: King's Vision and Challenge Today English Massingale, Fr. Bryan LGBT Ministry 2-10* Transgender in Our Schools: One Bread, One Body English Massingale, Fr. Bryan Morality 4-17* Sin: From Breaking Rules to Violating Justice English Mateo, Sr. Hilda Spirituality/Prayer 3-51 Nuestro fin es nuestro comienzo: Vivir la espiritualidad de la cruz Spanish Matijasevic, Margaret Catechesis/Evangelization 3-19* Rise Up! with Adolescents and Their Families: The Joy of Adolescent Catechesis English Matijasevic, Margaret Catechesis/Evangelization 7-15* A National Perspective on the Catechetical Imagination English Mayersohn, Rabbi Michael Ecumenical/Interreligious 1-17* Ascent to Jerusalem, Ascent to Holiness English Mayersohn, Rabbi Michael Ecumenical/Interreligious 8-18* Prophets and Prophecy: Prod to Conscience English McCarty, Robert Youth Ministry Track 5-19* From Surviving to Thriving in Pastoral Ministry: The Pain and the Blessing! English McCarty, Robert Youth Ministry Track 7-16* Going, Going, Gone … The Dynamics of Disaffiliation in Young Catholics English McCormack, Sr. Patricia Elementary 3-20* Catechists and Teachers – In Loco Jesu English McCormack, Sr. Patricia Elementary 6-17* Be the “I” in Evangelize English McCorquodale, Dr. Charlotte Young Adult Ministry 2-16* Millennials vs. Gen Z English McCorquodale, Dr. Charlotte Youth Ministry Track 4-18* Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment: A Time of Discernment and Action English McGrath, Bro. Michael O'Neil Spirituality/Prayer 7-17* Mysteries of the Rosary English McHugh lll, David Family 6-10* Ministry Through Vocation English McKenna, Dr. Megan Spirituality/Prayer 4-20* Lift Your Eyes! We'd Like to See Jesus English McKenna, Dr. Megan Spirituality/Prayer 7-18* And When I Am Lifted Up, I Will Draw Everyone to Myself! English Melendrez, Joe Youth Day (Scripture) E Mark My Words English Miles, Ted Justice/Peace 8-19* Pray Out Loud! Stand and Lead! Inspiring a Zeal for Mission in Young People English Milloy, Brandi Life Issues 1-18 Overcoming Obstacles: Trusting in God’s Plan English Milloy, Brandi Youth Day (Overcoming Obstacles) M Overcoming Obstacles English Molina Cortina, Amalia Life Issues 7-54* Dialogo de sanación Spanish Montenegro, Juan Carlos Youth Ministry 3-55* Importancia de tener experiencias de voluntariado en la catequesis Spanish Moreno, Rafael Music 8-57 Del júbilo a la contemplación: La oración personal y comunitaria por medio del canto Spanish Mullen, Fr. J. Patrick Scripture 3-21* "The Mother of Jesus Was There": A Scriptural Portrayal of Mary English Mullen, Fr. J. Patrick Scripture 5-20* Teaching Like Jesus: Before the Catechism English Murua, Marcelo Catechesis/Evangelization 1-56* La espiritualidad de Francisco a la Luz de la Palabra Spanish Murua, Marcelo Catechesis/Evangelization 6-55* La catequesis ante el desafío de nuevos modelos de vida familiar Spanish Neeley, Rev. Peter Justice/Peace 2-56* Levántate y camina Spanish Neeley, Rev. Peter Justice/Peace 6-56* Levanta la voz y profetiza pueblo hispano Spanish Nelson-Johnson, Dr. Terry Sexuality 6-18* Sexuality: Celebrate the Gift and Become Makers of Love English Nelson-Johnson, Dr. Terry Ecclesiology 7-19* Encounter Your Way Toward Good Church English Nguyen, Rev. Hy Vietnamese 2-70* Vietnamese Workshop (Catechesis and Culture: Inseparable and Indispensable) Vietnamese Nguyen, Rev. Hy Vietnamese 5-70* Vietnamese Workshop (Pope Francis: A Modern Catechist) Vietnamese Ocegueda Juárez, Maria Elena Elementary 5-56* ¡Levántate, resplandece! Spanish Ocegueda Juárez, Maria Elena Elementary 8-58* ¡Levantemos nuestra voz! Spanish Ospino, Dr. Hosffman Theology 4-55* Encuentro: Jesús, María y el pueblo hispano Spanish Ospino, Dr. Hosffman Catechesis/Evangelization 5-21* Intercultural Approaches to Catechesis: Considerations and Strategies English Pacatte, Sr. Rose Youth Ministry Track 6-19* Legal and Free: Media-smart Youth Ministers English Pacatte, Sr. Rose Media/Technology 8-20* Finding Faith in Scorsese's "Silence" English Pajuelo Vázquez, Rev. Daniel Media/Technology 4-56* Cultura del encuentro en la era digital Spanish Pajuelo Vázquez, Rev. Daniel Media/Technology 7-57* Un sacerdote en YouTube, experiencia de evangelización en la periferia digital Spanish Palomo de Fernández, Constanza Music 8-54* Orando y cantando la alegría del Señor Spanish Paprocki, Joe Elementary 3-22* Sacramental Preparation: Inviting Children to Encounter Mystery English Parra Sanchez, Abundio Adult Education 6-51* María Magdalena ... ¡qué mujer! Spanish Parra Sanchez, Abundio Adult Education 7-58* ¡Abogados ... en crisis! Spanish Patalinghug, Rev. Leo Theology 3-23* How to Get Your Family to Heaven! English Patalinghug, Rev. Leo Theology 4-21* Bored at Mass? Never Again! English Patin, Mike Catechesis/Evangelization 2-17* "I Scream!" – Culture and the Challenge of Catechesis English Patin, Mike Youth Day (Sharing Faith) K Linked, Re-tweeted and Shared English Perron, Bob Family 5-22* Family Matters: Family and Faith Dynamics with Youth Ministry English Perron, Bob Youth Ministry Track 8-21* How to Become a Saint in Five Easy Steps English Perron, Bob Youth Day (Vocation/Discernment) B How Do You Know? English Petitfils, Roy Youth Ministry Track 2-18* Using Empathic Evangelization to Understand, Reach and Influence the Modern Family English Petitfils, Roy Youth Day (Family) D How to "Deal" in a Difficult Family English Pham, Rev. Thinh Vietnamese 3-70* Vietnamese Workshop (“Lord, My God, I Called to You for Help, and You Healed Me” - Ps 30:2) Vietnamese Pham, Rev. Thinh Vietnamese 7-70* Vietnamese Workshop (Mary in the Liturgical and Devotional Life of the Church) Vietnamese Ponnet, Fr. Chris HIV/AIDS 6-03* The People of God Living with HIV/AIDS English Ponnet, Fr. Chris LGBT Ministry 7-09* Teaching Mercy: Accompanying LGBT Students English Prejean McGrady, Katie Youth Ministry Track 1-19* Dwell Among Them: Exploring Incarnation-driven Ministry English Prejean McGrady, Katie Youth Day (Keynote) Arena Daring Faith English Quinlan, Tom Parish Leadership 8-22* Excellence in Ministry: Best Practices for Successful Catechetical Leadership English Reese, Fr. Thomas Ecclesiology 2-19 Pope Francis After Five Years English Reese, Fr. Thomas Ecclesiology 5-23 Freedom of Religion Under Attack Around the World English Reid, Sr. Barbara Scripture 4-22* Women Arising in the Gospel of Luke English & Spanish Reid, Sr. Barbara Scripture 6-57* Un mensaje ambiguo: Las mujeres en el evangelio de San Lucas English & Spanish Ricard, Fr. R. Tony Catechesis/Evangelization 2-01* Have You Seen Him? Searching for the Child Jesus English Ricard, Fr. R. Tony Catechesis/Evangelization 7-20* How Big Is Your But? (Excuse Me, Lord!) English Rinaldo, Dr. John Media/Technology & Parish Leadership 5-24* Technology and Social Media: A Primary Means for Evangelization English Rinaldo, Dr. John Media/Technology & Parish Leadership 7-21* Re-imagining Parish Life in the Light of Evangelization English Rodríguez Zambrana, Rev. Domingo Adult Education & Parish Leadership 4-57* Para levantarse, hay que cuestionar si estamos caídos Spanish Rodríguez Zambrana, Rev. Domingo Adult Education & Parish Leadership 1-51* Un evangelio encarnado en la vida del pueblo Spanish Rolheiser, Fr. Ronald Spirituality/Prayer 1-01* Rising Up to the Adult Challenge within the Gospels English Rolheiser, Fr. Ronald Spirituality/Prayer 6-20* Rise Up: From Living by Goodwill and Dogged Willpower to Drawing on the Resurrection and Grace English Romero, Mario Scripture 2-57* La formación de los evangelios en el imperio romano Spanish Rose, Danielle Family 4-23 “May God Love You Through Me” English Rubalcava, Pedro Music 2-20* First Our Parish Was Bilingual, Then We Are Multicultural, Now What? English Rubalcava, Pedro Music 5-57* Primero la parroquia era bilingüe, luego somos multiculturales, ¿qué hacemos? Spanish Ruiz, Msgr. Lucio Media/Technology 3-56* La comunicación como misión de la Iglesia Spanish Ruiz, Msgr. Lucio Media/Technology 5-58* Misioneros en la "era digital" Spanish Rupp, Joyce Spirituality/Prayer 1-20 Self-Compassion in an Era of Endless Activity English Rupp, Joyce Spirituality/Prayer 4-24 Coming Out of Exile: Welcoming What Our Spirit Is Missing English Saju, Lic. Juan Spirituality/Prayer 2-59* Con Cristo ¡vuestra tristeza se convertirá en gozo! (Jn 16,20) Spanish Saju, Lic. Juan Spirituality/Prayer 7-59* Hombres y mujeres nuevas par la vida del Espíritu (Rom 8,11-17) Spanish Salvatierra, Rev. Alexia Ecumenical/Interreligious 2-58* El señor escucha al clamor de su pueblo: El ecumenismo, una respuesta unida a la necesidad de los marginalizados Spanish Schmidt, Fr. Ron Media/Technology 8-20* Finding Faith in Scorsese's "Silence" English Schmitz, Rev. Michael Young Adult Ministry 1-21* Praying the Mass Like Never Before English Schmitz, Rev. Michael Young Adult Ministry 4-25* Anti-fragile Faith English Schutte, Dan Human Growth/Development 1-22* Shepherding Communities in Times of Change English Schutte, Dan Liturgy 3-24* Beyond the Moon and Stars English Senior, Fr. Donald Scripture 1-23* Praise You, Lord! Pope Francis and the Biblical Theology of Creation as a Source of Christian Spirituality English Senior, Fr. Donald Scripture 7-22* The Vocation of Administrative Service: Biblical Foundations English Deck, Allan Figueroa Ecclesiology 1-57* La Iglesia que fundó Jesús Spanish Siller-Acuña, Fr. Clodomiro Ecumenical/Interreligious 6-58* Diálogo interreligioso Spanish Simon Jr., William Parish Leadership 6-21* Dare to Disciple English Smith-Christopher, Prof. Daniel Scripture 2-21* The Outlaw David ben Jesse English Smith-Christopher, Prof. Daniel Scripture 6-22* Zydeco Theology and the Gumbo Bible English Spitzer, Fr. Robert Adult Education 3-25* Turning the Rising Tide of Apathy, Agnosticism and Atheism: Six Catalysts to Ignite the Faith of Young Skeptics English Spitzer, Fr. Robert Life Issues 7-23* Why Would an All-loving God Allow Suffering? How to Suffer Well through Christian Faith English Stachowski, Zackary Music 7-12 God Never Tires: Singing the Astonishing and Relentless Grace of Mercy English Stanz, Julianne Adult Education 5-25* Building a Lasting Fire: Developing Disciples in Your Religious Education Program English Stanz, Julianne Adult Education 8-23* The Kerygma Enigma-Transformational Ministry English Sullivan, Sr. Maureen Theology 6-23* A Church Which “Goes Forth”: Finding the Resurrected Christ in our Midst English Sullivan, Sr. Maureen Theology 7-24* “Go to My Disciples ... and Tell Them”! English Tagle, Cardinal Luis Theology 1-24* Forgiveness as a Path to Peace English Tagle, Cardinal Luis Spirituality/Prayer 6-01* Ways of New Evangelization in Asia English Theisen, Michael Catechesis/Evangelization 3-19* Rise Up! with Adolescents and Their Families: The Joy of Adolescent Catechesis English Tobar Mensbrugghe, Dr. Dora Life Issues 3-57* La familia y los sacramentos de iniciación Spanish Tobar Mensbrugghe, Dr. Dora Life Issues 8-59* Acepta que Dios te ama: El principio de la fe y la liberación del mal Spanish Tooke, Doug Junior High 1-25* Middle School Mayhem or Miracle! English Tooke, Doug Youth Day (Confirmation) J Eternal Fire: Confirmation Revitalized! English Torres Perez, Maria Theology 1-59* Las nuevas Agar: Mujeres migrantes como sujeto de liberación Spansish Torres Perez, Maria Theology 4-58* Levantar puentes: Una espiritualidad para saltar fronteras Spansish Torres, Fr. Augustino Young Adult Ministry 1-58* Santa alegría: La espiritualidad franciscana de gozo English & Spanish Torres, Fr. Augustino Youth Day (Living Faith) I Sustaining Joy English Trujillo, Yunuen LGBT Ministry 3-58* Católico y gay: Respuestas a las preguntas pastorales más básicas Spanish Trujillo, Yunuen LGBT Ministry 4-59* Creando ambientes saludables: Mitos y realidades sobre la comunidad gay Spanish Uribarri Bilbao, Fr. Gabino Adult Education 3-59* Los retos de la cultura plural actual a la cristología Spanish Uribarri Bilbao, Fr. Gabino Adult Education 5-59* La ruptura fe: Sacramentos como desafío a la iniciación cristiana Spanish Vega, Fr. Richard Catechumenate/Initiation 7-60* La riqueza de la Vigilia Pascual Spanish Wagner, Nick Catechumenate/Initiation 1-26* Seek the Living God -- Five Questions for Conversion English Wagner, Nick Catechumenate/Initiation 6-24* RCIA That Works! English Wahl, James Elementary 2-22* Musical Liturgy for the Whole Child: More Than Hand Motions English Wahl, James Elementary 6-25* Songs of Joy and Hope for Children English Weber, Joan Young Adult Ministry 6-26* Discern or Decide: Helping Young People Know the Difference English Weber, Joan Parish Leadership 7-25* No More Volunteers: Getting Parishioners to See Themselves as Missionary Disciples English Weddell, Sherry Catechesis/Evangelization 2-23* Forming Fruitful Disciples: How to Unlock the Power of the Spirit in Others English Weddell, Sherry Catechesis/Evangelization 6-04* Presenting an Evangelizing Catechesis: What Would That Look Like? English Weddell, Sherry Catechesis/Evangelization 7-26* Called, Gifted and Fruitful: The Transforming Power of Living the Mission of Jesus English Wells, David Catechesis/Evangelization 2-24* Rise Up, Young People! Raising New Disciples in Schools and Parishes English Wells, David Family 8-24* Rise Up, Broken People! A Revolution of Tenderness English Wenc, Char Family 1-27* It Takes Courage to Be a Parent Today English Wenc, Char Parish Leadership 5-26* Leadership in the Catholic Church is a Job for All of Us English Weston, Rev. Thomas Life Issues 5-27* Healing Takes Time, Grace and Community English Weston, Rev. Thomas Life Issues 8-25* WE are Always in Need of Reform: The Western Church in the 14th Century English White, C. Vanessa Multicultural 3-27* When the Praises Go Up English White, C. Vanessa Human Growth/Development 6-27* To Set the Captives Free English White, Dr. Joseph Early Childhood 2-25* Games, Songs, Crafts and Object Lessons: Hands-on Activities for Early Childhood Faith Formation English White, Dr. Joseph Catechesis/Evangelization 4-26* Called to be Missionary Disciples: The Ministry of the Catechist English White, Fr. Michael Parish Leadership 3-26* Seven Steps to Implementing Change English White, Fr. Michael Catechesis/Evangelization 6-04* Presenting an Evangelizing Catechesis: What Would That Look Like? English White, Fr. Michael Parish Leadership 8-26* Finding Courage to Embrace the New Evangelization English Wojtaszek-Healy, Dr. Madonna Special Needs 2-26* God Calls Me to Dance, Even if I'm Out of Step English Wojtaszek-Healy, Dr. Madonna Special Needs 6-28* One Size Does Not Fit All: The Case for Adaptive Religious Education English Woo, Dr. Carolyn Keynote Key* Grace in a Competitive World English Yzaguirre, Dr. John Family 4-27* Freedom from Useless Fear English Yzaguirre, Dr. John Family 7-51* Como liberarse de los miedos inútiles Spanish
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