Category Archives: Sacramento MD Session A

Dio Sacramento Ministry Days Conference

RM 401 | A-12 | Christifideles Laici: The Lay Faithful and their Secular Character

​​Session A | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Errol Kissinger

In the footsteps of the Beloved Disciple, the layperson is called to transform secular society through living the faith in all aspects of life: in the family, socially and recreationally, in one’s occupation, etc. This workshop will examine the Apostolic Exhortation Christifideles Laici, which summarizes the work of the 1987 Synod on “The Vocation and the Mission of the Lay Faithful in the Church and in the World” as a detailed attempt to present a better theological framework for the role of the laity in the secular realm.

​This workshop is also offered on Saturday at 11:15am as C-15.

About the Speaker:
Deacon Errol holds advanced degrees in Theology and Pastoral Studies. He has been a permanent deacon for 14 years and has been an invited speaker for the Diocese of Fresno Religious Education Congress, and various diaconate and Ministry Days workshops for the Diocese of Sacramento. He is currently the Director of Religious Education at St. Dominic’s Parish in Benicia.

RM 313 | A-13 | A Biblical Walk through the Mass

​​Session A | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

James Cavanagh

From the outward and visible signs to the invisible spiritual realities underlying them, sacred scripture is the key that unlocks the Mass. At the same time, the Mass is vital for understanding Scripture. In this talk we will explore the fascinating connection between the sacred liturgy and sacred scripture.

​About the Speaker:
Director Worship, Diocese of Sacramento. Formerly Director of Evangelization & Catechesis, Archdiocese of Denver, and before that a priest in the Episcopal Church for 18 years.

RM 402 | A-14 | Sports Ministry

​​Session A | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

tephen Morris

Youth ministry programs and parish catechesis are distant priorities behind a young person’s love for sports – so how can we minister in sports? Coaches are one of the “top 3 most influential people” in a young person’s life, so how can they evangelize and share the good news in between practice drills and games. Athletics dominates youth culture and thefamily, let’s stop waiting at the parish for young people to show up and go to where they are.

​This workshop is also offered on Friday at 2:30pm as B-08 and Saturday at 2:30pm as D-08.

About the Speaker:
Lifetime working with youth as a mentor, coach, teacher, and program director. Exercised leadership and vision in academics as well as a toy manufacturing executive. Serves Bishop Vasa and the Diocese of Santa Rosa as director of Youth & Young Adult ministry, with a particular passion for sports ministry.

RM 302 | A-15 | Too Young to Go Forth? Engaging Youth in Global Issues through Faith

​​Session A | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Carolyn Trumble

Young people want to go forth and change the world. This session will share methods and resources to engage young people as agents of Christian encounter who respond in faith to a world in need. We will provide practical ways for you to help them make personal connections between their lives and their global neighbors, explore Scripture and Church Teaching in meaningful ways, and take action to live God’s mission locally and globally in response to the pressing issues of our time.

About the Speaker:
I am a Maryknoll Mission Education/Promoter. I work with Churches and Schools to train their leaders/teachers and staffs to teach and empower their communities to live as Missionary Disciples. I have been a Coordinator of Youth Ministry, DRE, Pastoral Associate and Maryknoll Lay Missioner.

RM 330 | A-16 | Building Bridges

​​Session A | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Darcy Wharton

In every school or parish, there are people who feel alienated or forgotten. As disciples, we are called to actively seek out, embrace, and include those on the margins. In this workshop, we will consider the opportunities in working with the LGBT
community, divorced and remarried Catholics, single parents, immigrants, and those recently returning to the Church, to name a few! Come with ideas and questions.

About the Speaker:
I have worked for 21 years in ministry. I am a Master Catechist in this diocese and I am currently serving as the Coordinator of Adult Faith formation for SS. Peter & Paul in Rocklin. I also serve as a mentor in Dynamic Dialogue and am enrolled in an internship program in Spiritual Direction.

RM 320 | A-17 | Teaching For Discipleship: the call, the challenge, the difference

​​Session A | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Mike Carotta

This session highlights what the Church is calling us to do catechetically, the challenge involved, and specific ways we can make catechesis a sturdy , trustworthy place where participants can do the difficult and intimate work of examining their beliefs, faith, and spiritual lives.

This workshop is also offered on Friday at 2:30pm as B-16, and Saturday at 11:15am as C-05.

About the Speaker:
Nationally recognized religious educator, author, and catechetical consultant. Recent books include Teaching For Discipleship: the call, the challange, the difference (OSV) and Unexpected Occasions of Grace (OSV).