Room 303
Speaker: Mike Patin

There can be a lot of conflict and negativity in ministry. And we’re supposed to be the “nice” people. How do we handle rough situations a little better?

Dimension: Evangelization

Room 307
Speaker: Dawn Hausman

In this presentation, Dawn will summarize Pope Francis’ exhortation which includes words to the young adults, words to us leaders on how he sees us remaining youthful, and words on how to accompany young adults. Dawn will also give personal life examples of how she’s understood accompaniment of the fallen away lived out in the world.

Dimension: Spirituality

Also offered in session C-11

Room 201
Speaker: Dr. Dennis Marshall

St. Thomas Aquinas says that sacraments are signs of holy things that make us holy. (ST III, 60.2) In this session, we will examine the wonderful way that God conforms us to the image of His Son by grace through the sacraments.

Dimension: Theology

Room115
Speaker: Dr. Aaron Sanders

What is Liturgy? – The liturgy as public prayer is more than the collected prayers of Christians praying at the same time.  But just what sets it apart from private prayer or public devotions? Starting from the Church’s definitions of “liturgy” we will explore the ways in which liturgy connects us to the divine life and the ways in which we might participate more fully in liturgical action.

Dimension: Theology

Room 235
Speaker: Sr. Diane Zerfas

In our painful stressful times we are all looking for peace, for faith, for God’s goodness.  Together we will open our eyes to the presence of God using Visio Divina , a simple ancient prayer technique for “praying with the eyes of the heart.”  We will use the art work suggested by Henri Nouwen in his book “Behold the Beauty of the Lord.”

Dimension: Spirituality

Also offerend in session C-13

Room 205
Speaker: Dr. Timothy Dolch

When engaged in adult faith formation, an adult catechist will likely encounter skepticism that is purportedly science-based. While responding with reasonable arguments is important, one must not underestimate the persuasiveness of communicating the reasonableness of faith by pointing to Catholic scientists themselves. For example, big-bang cosmology was first proposed by the Belgian priest and astrophysicist, Georges Lemiatre. I will discuss the example of Fr. Lemiatre and others, largely drawn from the book From Galileo to Gell-Mann: The Wonder that Inspired the Greatest Scientists of All Time: In Their Own Words.

Dimension: Spirituality

Also offered as C-21

Room 133
Speaker: Fr. Chris Rouech

At baptism, every Catholic is anointed “priest, prophet and king” – just as Christ was. And thus Catholics are called to not only be people of prayer, but people who lead others in prayer.  Participants in this workshop will learn and practice basic principles of leading at prayer in both informal and formal  occasions.

Dimension: Spirituality

Room 110
Speaker: Andy Rebollar

As catechists, it’s essential we too are growing in our relationship with Christ, but it can be challenging knowing there’s nothing specific we can do to make spiritual growth happen. Our growth is entirely dependent on God’s grace; all we can do is make the ground a little more fertile. This session will explore some practices that can help make our spiritual grounds more productive, so when the time is right, we will be ready for what God invites forth.

Dimension: Spirituality

Also offered in session A-19

Room 113
Speaker: Pat Rinker

Retreats and Pilgrimages: Preparing, Implementing and Continuing a Journey of Discipleship with youth. Come and explore how one prepares for not only the logistics of such an event, but also how we accompany young people in their life long journey.

Dimension: Evangelization

Also offered in session C-14