Session 2:  2:15 – 3:15 pm

Catechist re-certification credits: Prayer & Spirituality

While some philosophers claim that the name of God is “pure being” and some theologians claim that the primary name of God is “the good,” Fr. Dan suggests that the name of God is best understood as “relationship.” Beginning with the way that God reveals who God is to creation throughout Scripture and moving toward a deeper look at what the spiritual wisdom of St. Francis of Assisi and others tells us about God, this workshop encourages contemporary women and men to reconsider how they imagine their Creator and renew their understanding of faith in seeking to place trust in the God who invites each of us to keep our eyes set on Christ.

Father Dan Horan, is a Franciscan friar of Holy Name Province (NY), assistant professor of systematic theology at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, and the author of several books including the award-winning The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton: A New Look at the Spiritual Influence on his Life, Thought, and Writing (2014). His latest book is titled, God Is Not Fair and other Reasons for Gratitude (2016). His next book, All God’s Creatures: A Theology of Creation is due out with Fortress Press in 2018. He is the author of more than 120 popular and scholarly articles; is a frequent lecturer and retreat director around the United States, Canada, and Europe; and has previously taught at Siena College, St. Bonaventure University, and in the School of Theology and Ministry of Boston College.

Session 2: 2:15 – 3:15 pm

Catechist re-certification credits: Prayer & Spirituality

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This interactive audiovisual presentation will provide the context for Pope Francis 12 points (or more) about media, media literacy, technology, communication and the family with practical tips on how to apply these suggestions from Amoris Laetitia. Participants will be able to leave with insight and practical applications from Pope Francis’ understanding and teaching on family, media, media literacy, technology & communication.

Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP is the founding director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies in Culver City, CA. She is a media education specialist and an award winning author of several books on media literacy in faith formation, and scripture and film. Her most recent books are biographies of Martin Sheen and Corita Kent (Liturgical Press). She is the film critic for St. Anthony Messenger and the National Catholic Reporter.

Session 2: 2:15 – 3:15 pm

Catechist re-certification credits: Methodology

Some organizations inspire. Others do not. Some ideas spread and spread rapidly. Others do not. There is a common component that effective and inspiring organizations possess that sets them apart for excellence and for fulfilling their missions. In simple terms and in clarity of focus, this workshop will help you to identify the keys to this kind of effectiveness and provide practical steps to get there.

Robert Feduccia Jr. was the founding director of the Youth Liturgical Leadership Program at Saint Meinrad School of Theology and was also the general manager for Spirit & Song, the contemporary music division of OCP (Oregon Catholic Press). Robert combines his unique set of experiences as a parish youth minister, retreat leader, and keynote presenter with his graduate degree in theology, and is able to express spiritual depth in a way that is relevant to the real concerns people face today, especially those in ministry. Robert is now the vice-president for Christian Faith Events for Declan Weir Productions and lives in the Nashville area with his wife, Kathleen, and their four children.

Session 2: 2:15 – 3:15 pm

Catechist re-certification credits: Sacred Scripture

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Keep your eyes on me When you’re lost in the dark* The Bible begins with the beautiful and transforming narrative of God delighting in the World God creates. We pause to reflect on what it is that God sees. The Psalm prays, “In your light, O God, we see light!” (Psalm 36: 9). We will explore what it means to be seen by God and see like God.

*Keep Your Eyes On Me, Tim McGraw Lyrics

Father Tom Bonacci, established the Institute for the Study of the Passion in 2011, which probes the issues of religion and violence. Father Tom ministers at Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center of Citrus Heights, CA.

Session 2: 2:15 – 3:15 pm

Catechist re-certification credits: Sacraments & Liturgy

En esta primera de tres pláticas sobre la liturgia, profundizamos nuestra fe y comprensión de ella como manantial y recurso del resto de la vida cristiana, y también su más alta expresión. Consideramos la dinámica de la Misa y su papel en la conversión de la comunidad.

Dr. Linda O’Brien-Rothe tuvo el privilegio de servir al pueblo de Guatemala como misionera de Maryknoll durante varios años. Sus estudios incluyen la teología y la liturgia, la música litúrgica, y la música latinoamericana, en lo que tiene su doctorado. Es maestra de Liturgia Pastoral en Loyola Marymount University, y de Liturgia Avanzada por la Oficina de Culto Divino de Los Ángeles. Da talleres sobre los ministerios litúrgicos y ha servido de directora de música y de liturgia en varias parroquias.