In this session, we will look at the importance of building relationships with strangers and friends and how it directly impacts our ability to be radical in extending Christ’s welcome. All ministers, whether secretary, pastor, liturgical minister, catechist or others will be able to apply radical hospitality to their ministry.
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Opportunities and Challenges in Latino Youth and Young Adult Ministry – Juan Escarfuller
Room: Quad 341
A major issue faces the Catholic Church in recent years: how to serve the surging population of young Hispanics within its flock and still remain a united faith. With Hispanics already accounting for more than half of the U.S. Catholic population under age 25, the church’s very future, some say, depends on how it meets the challenge of reaching out to its fastest growing constituency: Hispanic youth. Build your local resource kit from best practices across the country.
Open Wide Our Hearts: Breaking Open the Bishops’ Pastoral Letter Against Racism – Kateri Mancini
Room: Quad 342
In early 2019 the United States Catholic Bishops wrote a pastoral letter entitled “Open Wide Our Hearts: the Enduring Call to Love,” in which they spoke of the reality of racism in our country and our Christian call to help eradicate the sins of racism in our nation, our communities and our churches. Come learn more about the bishop’s message against racism, as well as hearing the stories of community members who have felt the effects of racism in their lives. Participants will also have the chance to reflect on their own experiences of race, as well as discuss tools for helping our parishes or groups unpack this important letter on a very important issue!
None of the Above: Reaching Disengaged Young Catholics – Matt Reichert
Room: Quad 170
Almost every ministry conference includes a session that asks the question, “where have all the youth gone?” Though we ask the question over and over, we often don’t encounter concrete answers. In this session, we will examine the current research into the religious attitudes of young people, analyze the ways our communities can provide outreach, and start to ask the right questions necessary for effective engagement of young people.
Caring for the Bereaved – Geralyn Nathe-Evans
Room: Quad 346
Those who are entrusted with care for children, youth and adults are certain to experience the death of others. This workshop will explore how we are honored and responsible to respond when death occurs in our schools, parishes and communities. This workshop will support and provide you skills to equip you to lead with compassion and pastoral care. The opportunities in our daily lives to care and support the bereaved are endless. Responding with care and compassion will be explored with practical and caring ideas for implementation.
Called Where We Are, As We Are—But How? – Laura Kelly Fanucci
Room: Quad 264
We are all called by God, in multiple ways, through all seasons of life. But how do we live out our vocations, practically speaking? In this workshop we’ll explore the particular people, places, and work to which we are called—and how God speaks to us through Scripture, sacraments, and prayer to sustain us in our vocations. Leave with practical tools to support your own calling and the callings of those you serve.
#ConnectionOn! Reclaiming a Culture of Human Connection in the Snap Chat Generation – Joe Beckman – This workshop starts at 1:15 p.m. (Clock hours approved)
Room: Auditorium and Humphrey Theatre
Human connection matters. Joe will address the importance of connecting with youth and the need youth have for making connections. Educators have one of the most important roles in making a difference in the lives of young people.
Well-Being – It’s About the Do’s, Not Don’ts The Power of Small Steps – Erica Karger-Gatzow
Room: Quad 170
The participant will be guided through a series of activities to assess, prioritize, and develop action steps, focusing on individual goals. They will become familiar with definitions and key terms, understand the myths and realities of behavior change, learn how to develop goals based on their values and develop a plan that makes sense for them.
The Challenge and the Blessing of the Beatitudes – Dawn Carrillo
Room: Quad 261
The Beatitudes in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke are some of the most well-known and well-loved words in Scripture. Pope Francis says that to really live the Beatitudes, we must “go against the flow.” What was Jesus really saying to his followers in these beautiful passages? What does it mean to live the beatitudes today, and how do we go about it?
Sparking the Imagination of Youth: Incorporating The Saint John’s Bible into Your Curriculum – Kathy Janku
Room: Quad 339
A treasure waiting to be discovered! Come and see how you can incorporate the wonders of The Saint John’s Bible into your teaching of art, faith formation, history, and other disciplines. The illuminations of the St. John’s-commissioned Bible lend themselves to the arts and to Christian reflection in ways that will light your own imagination and that of your students. Kathy Janku will share how she has made use of this international, yet local, treasure in her teaching of people from Kindergarten through adults.
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