Title:
MASS CONFUSION WITH THE DOUG AND DAVE SHOW
Speaker: Doug Brummel & David Wilson
Location: ACC North
161
(lower Level 100)
Times: 8:15 am & 1:00 pm
Have you ever been
confused at Mass about why we say this, the priest says that,
why we sit, stand, kneel and sing? You won’t want to miss this
fun, faith-filled experience that explores the joy, beauty and
history of the “source and summit” of our faith. This brand new
“catechetical comedy” is a fast-paced, music-filled session that
brings to life how we worship through the Mass with original
music and an original format that engages all generations.
Warning: Mass Confusion may induce unexpected laughter and
learning ... all at the same time and may cause more
participation and understanding of the Mass!
Doug Brummel and Dave Wilson, together as The Doug and Dave Show, are Catholic Christian speakers, catechetical comedians, musicians and storytellers. Over the past 25 years, Doug has served over 1400 parishes and conferences with his Lighten Up! Parish Family Missions as well as presented at national youth, adult and family conferences. Dave is an established musician, singer, and storyteller for over 20 years.
Title:
THE CARE AND KEEPING OF YOUR GROWN-UPS
Speaker:
Andrea Chavez-Kopp
Location: ACC North 256
(upper Level 200)
Times: 8:15 am & 1:00 pm
The loving adults in your life are
terrified. They are worried about screen time, addiction,
depression, lack of social interaction and way too many other
things. The root of these fears is technology. The problem is,
technology is awesome and it’s here to stay. This session is
about how teens can be leaders in ministry by accompanying their
adults in their relationship with technology. It is easy to fear
what is not understood. By positive role modeling and some
communication and care, we can help bring our adults into the
21st century through patience, mercy and demonstrating holiness
in digital spaces. Feel free to bring your favorite digital
device to this interactive session.
Andrea Chavez-Kopp serves as Director of Formation and Digital Engagement for the National Catholic Education Association in Washington, D.C. She joined the NCEA staff in 2015 and has 19 years of teaching and ministry experience. Kopp has served in several leadership capacities including iPad Coordinator, Google Apps Administrator, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry and Confirmation Coordinator. She has served on several national committees including the Partnership for Adolescent Catechesis.
Title:
GOD SEES YOU
Speaker: Stephanie Clouatre
Davis, OPA
Location: ACC North 256
(upper Level 200)
Times: 9:45 am & 2:30 pm
You are loved, you are made on
purpose, and you are created by God. These are promises of God;
yet, we struggle to believe that we belong to Someone. How can
we use these promises to fight feelings of loneliness, anxiety,
worthlessness, sadness and hopelessness? Drawing on the wisdom
of St. Ignatius, Stephanie Clouatre Davis offers concrete tools
to help you see through God’s eyes.
Stephanie
Davis, an Associate with the Dominican Sisters of Peace, is an
Ignatian-trained spiritual director and itinerant minister based
in Covington, La. In her more than 20 years of ministry for the
Catholic Church, she has directed hundreds of retreats and
spoken at many conferences for teens, young adults and adults.
Davis has spent more than 15 years teaching junior high, high
school and college courses. She has devoted her life to teaching
and developing youth and adult retreats and programs.
Title:
LIVING MY BEST LIFE: INTIMACY, SELF-CONTROL AND ANTI·FOOLISHNESS!
Speaker: Chris Estrella
Location: ACC North Hall
251 (upper
Level 200)
Times: 8:15 am & 1:00 pm
Yes, we
know. We’ve heard it. The world is “noisy.” And it’s full of
temptation (“Just one more episode!’’). But one of the greatest
temptations we face starts with the lie to ourselves that leads
us into it: “We’ve been together for so long and we’re in love”;
“I could be doing something worse than this”; “God would
probably agree”; and the almighty, “Just this once.” Chris
Estrella is going to charge right into these, challenging us to
wake up, speak real and live in the truth! You were made for so
much. Stop settling for weakness. Stand up and demand greatness.
God offers nothing less.
Catholic music artist and speaker Chris Estrella is also coordinator of Liturgical Music for the Diocese of San Bernardino, Calif. The former youth ministry coordinator and confirmation catechist travels nationally presenting talks and worship experiences at conferences, parish missions, youth and young adult events (including three World Youth Days) and is a worship leader for youth and young adult liturgy and prayer. He is represented by Oregon Catholic Press - Spirit & Song.
Title:
FINDING YOUR WAY AFTER LOSING YOUR WAY: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO
USING YOUR INNER COMPASS
Speaker:
Sergio Lopez
Location: ACC North 252
(upper Level 200)
Times: 9:45 am & 2:30 pm
No matter how hard we all may try in life,
one thing is certain: We will eventually get lost. There is no
way around it. Getting lost is part of the deal. Fortunately,
God created us with an “inner gift” that too few of us ever
discover and even less of us learn to use well. Come and explore
through storytelling, art, music and prayer, practical ways for
accessing your “inner compass.” Together, we’ll cover the basics
of what it is and how to use it so that it can help you find
your way through times of trouble.
Sergio
Lopez is a faith-based activist, trainer and former youth
minister from the Los Angeles Archdiocese. Based in Simi Valley,
Calif., he has worked for Catholic Relief Services since 2014,
and is currently their Community Engagement Manager, organizing
Catholic communities for global justice in the western United
States. Lopez has presented at the Los Angeles Youth Day, the
Religious Education Congress and the Archdiocesan Regional
Congresses and has been a keynote at the Fresno Diocesan
Encuentro and speaker at the Fresno Diocesan Youth Day and
Congress.
Title:
MERCY AND HOLINESS: STRONGER THAN ANY SUPERPOWER!
Speaker:
Jesse Manibusan
Location: ACC North 251
(upper Level 200)
Times: 9:45 am & 2:30 pm
Marvel or DC? Pick a hero, any hero. The
end game, however, will always be: How do our gifts – and the
use or misuse of those gifts – transform us and our world? Life
isn’t a movie. There are no shortcuts. There are “cheats,” but
the only way to live a life of lasting joy, hope and gratitude
is through the power of mercy and holiness. Come see, hear and
experience something truly super and heroic!
Jesse
Manibusan, founder of Jesse Manibusan Music Ministries, has over
30 years of experience as a liturgical music minister, youth
worker, catechist and parish mission director. He has presented
at all the major youth conferences, including the L.A. Religious
Education Congress, the National Conference on Catholic Youth
Ministry and several World Youth Days. Manibusan has performed
at various conferences worldwide and has several CDs published
with Oregon Catholic Press
Title:
WHAT NEXT? DISCERNING VOCATION IN A “NOTHING MATTERS” WORLD
Speaker:
Katie Prejean McGrady
Location: ACC North
255 (upper Level 200)
Times:
9:45 am & 2:30 pm
It’s easy to believe that there’s a purpose
for our life. It’s harder to figure out what that purpose is.
And then, it’s even harder to convince people that the path
you’re taking is good and right. So, what comes next? What will
you do with your life? Where will you study and work, who will
you marry, where will you buy a house, will you go to the
seminary or the convent to become a priest or nun? What. Comes.
Next?! Let’s figure out how to ask – and answer – those
questions together.
Katie
Prejean McGrady is an international speaker, traveling to 38
states and three countries, and author of “Room 24: Adventures
of a New Evangelist” and “Follow: Your Lifelong Adventure with
Jesus.” She is the host of The Electric Waffle, a podcast of
conversational chaos about culture and Catholicism. Mc- Grady
was one of three delegates chosen by the U.S. Conference of
Catholic Bishops to attend the Pre-Synod gathering on Youth,
Faith and Vocational Discernment at the Vatican.
Title:
GET IN THE WORD! LET SCRIPTURE TAKE ROOT IN OUR LIVES
Speaker:
Joe Melendrez
Location: ACC North 161
(lower Level 100)
Times: 9:45 am & 2:30 pm
Words are powerful, they have the ability
to build up or tear down. Words can be a form of witness and
sharing what God has done in our lives. The Word of God is our
source of nourishment and strength. Hebrews 4:12 says, “The word
of God is alive and active.” How can we let God’s Word take root
in our lives? We all have access to this divine resource that
can inspire, encourage, transform, and so much more. In this
session, we will learn and participate in the S.O.A.P. method,
an easy, daily bible study tool that will deepen our
understanding of Scripture and help us Get in the Word! Billed
as a Catholic performer who is “relevant, relatable and deep,”
Joe
Melendrez is a speaker, musical performer, MC and retreat
leader. He has presented at numerous national and diocesan youth
conferences across the United States in addition to World Youth
Days in Brazil and Spain and the God is Good Festival in
Germany. His CDs include “Kingdom Come” and “Fully Alive,” along
with his latest release, “Chosen.” Melendrez currently resides
in Los Angeles with his wife and their daughter.
Title:
THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY
Speaker: Chris Padgett
Location: ACC North
252 (upper Level 200)
Times:
8:15 am & 1:00 pm
God is a family. The way He has revealed Himself is
through family imagery. But our families are messy and often
broken. Why is family still important in this day? God never
intended us to be alone. We were meant to be in community, to
belong and feel love. This workshop looks at seven ways family
is important – how we can not only just survive, but thrive!
There will be a lot of practical examples, stories, laughter and
time for questions.
Chris
Padgett is speaker, author, musician and President of the
non-profit ministry Catholic Family and Marriage. He has
traveled the world for over two decades giving concerts, talks,
parish missions and retreats. Padgett currently teachesi wth Catholic
Distance University in between speaking and writing
engagements. He has published numerous books
and articles, and has also been involved in video, television and
radio for many years.
Title:
#ISEEWHATYOUDIDTHERE
Speaker: Mike Patin
Location: ACC North
255 (upper Level 200)
Times:
8:15 am & 1:00 pm
Nearsighted. Farsighted. Double vision.
Night blindness. There are countless challenges to physical
vision. The same is true for spiritual vision. The challenges of
school, family, friendships and more can blur our vision and
make it difficult to see how we can live as disciples when there
is so much going on. We’ll take a different look at being
vibrant, young
Mike Patin, the “engaging Cajun,” lives in Lafayette, La. He has served the church as a high school teacher, coach and diocesan staff person. Patin previously was with the CYO/Youth Ministry Office for the New Orleans Archdiocese and, since 2003, he has been a full-time “ faith horticulturist” addressing groups across the United States and Canada as parish mission presenter, trainer and retreat facilitator. He has published two books: “A Standing Invitation” and “This Was Not in the Brochures: Lessons from Work, Life and Ministry.”
Title:
RELATIONSHIPS: WORTH THE RISK
Speaker: Bob
Perron
Location: ACC North 155
(lower Level 100)
Times: 9:45 am & 2:30 pm
Let’s face it, relationships can be tough.
To be a good friend requires our willingness to be vulnerable
and let someone really see us as we are – with our gifts, our
talents and our unique weirdness. Yet, in the end, friendship is
worth it.
For
over a decade, Bob Perron has presented in more than 60 dioceses
across the United States and Canada. He has been a keynote at
the National Catholic Youth Conference and the L.A. Youth Day as
well as a presenter of numerous workshops at the National
Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry. His latest book is
entitled “God Sized Family.” Perron currently serves as
Executive Director of JMJ Pregnancy Center in Orlando, Fla.
Title:
LIFE – NO FILTERS: SEEING GOD IN THE STRESSES AND PRESSURES OF MY LIFE
Speaker:
Roy Petitfils
Location: ACC North 155 (lower Level 100)
Times:
8:15 am & 1:00 pm
Unlike Instagram, we
can’t always change what our reality looks like. Stress, peer
pressure, anxiety, depression and relationship drama are real.
But so is God’s grace. In this session, come learn more about
yourself and discover practical ways to deal with your real
life.
For 20 years, Roy Petitfils has ministered among youth and young adults in parish, diocesan and school settings. Today, he is a counselor in private practice. Petitfils shares his natural humor to matters of faith at conferences and workshops. He hosts the popular podcast, “Today’s Teenager,” to help adults understand, reach and influence teens. He has spoken at TEDx and has published several articles and books, including “What Teens Want You to Know (But Won’t Tell You).”
Title:
LISTENING TO YOU: DELVING IN DEEP WITH
YOUR QUESTIONS
Speaker:
Dr. John Rinaldo
Location: ACC North 258
(upper Level 200)
Times: 9:45 am & 2:30 pm
What do you want to talk about? Teens want
to be heard, acknowledged and affirmed. Yet, too often leaders
brush aside your thoughts and questions. Yet, Pope Francis
himself has asked us adults to listen, and listen intently. In
this session, we will be taking your questions about the Church,
what it teaches, what it believes, and how it behaves. This is
your time to ask questions. And it is our turn to listen to your
wisdom and finally talk about the topics you want to talk about.
Dr.
John Rinaldo is a coach and trainer for the Parish Success
Group. He brings a wealth of pastoral ministry experience having
served as a parish and diocesan director of youth and young
adult ministry, a parish business manager, has served on the
executive leadership team for Catholic Charities of Santa Clara
County, and as a member of the Board of Directors for the
National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry. Dr. Rinaldo is
also an adjunct professor at Santa Clara University in
California..
Title:
SEEKING A DEEPER CONNECTION
TO THE GOD WHO SEES US
Speaker:
Susan Searle
Location: ACC North Hall
256 (upper Level 200)
Times: 8:15 am & 1:00 pm
“Anxiety can work against us by making us
give up whenever we do not see instant results,” Pope Francis
warns. Your stress and anxiety may come from your addiction to
constant stimulation, immediate gratification and other
distractions that make you think you are not enough. God sees
when you are struggling, and God wants you to know peace.
Prayerful meditation and contemplation invite you to surrender
your distractions to God and explore the restorative power of
silence. In this workshop, we will practice a variety of
meditative prayers to quiet the distractions in your head. Come
prepared to turn inward, be still, and seek God’s peace.
Based in Colorado Springs, Colo., Susan Searle is a Coordinator for Youth Ministry Services for The Center for Ministry Development (CMD) and is Project Coordinator for their Just5Days middle school missions and the YouthLeader high school programs. She also provides nationwide ministry workshops, trainings and teaches CMD courses for the Certificate in Ministry Studies. Searle has several published sessions for youth ministry and blogs quarterly for CMD.
For
those registered in Track 1, the excitement of Youth Day
2020 begins in the Arena with a General Session led by young
people from the Los Angeles Archdiocese, with music by 
