10:45 AM–11:45 AM | FRIDAY

SCFFC English 17

 

2-01 Best Practices in Diocesan Administration – Room K
– Michael Brough and Jim Lundholm-Eades (Invitation Only)
The four purposes of best practice diocesan offices, asking the Bishop’s question, How to impact parishes.

2-02 Will You Marry Me? How we Must ‘Engage’ Young Adults in Parish Life Through Marriage Preparation – Room 202
– Andrew Brown
Imagine if Pope Francis were leading the parish Marriage prep Ministry. What would it look like? What would he say? In Amoris Laetitia (Joy of Love) the Holy Father gives specific & descriptive ways to evangelize couples preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony. Here’s the conclusion: It begins at birth and it doesn’t end on the wedding day! See how the ‘visible sign’ of marriage points to an ‘invisible reality’ God’s perfect love. (Witness)

  

2-03 Bringing Scripture to Life for Young Catholics – Room J+
– Paul Canavese and Ann Naffziger
The Bible is of course core to who we are as Catholic Christians, but many children and teens find it boring or difficult to understand. Learn some practical ways to help the young (and young at heart) experience Scripture more as living, dynamic stories that were told in early Christian communities. (Word)

2-04 Following Mary into Missionary Discipleship – Room 204
– Dr. Leonard J. DeLorenzo
Mary gave the perfect response to the Word of God. She is both the model of disciples and the mother of all the saints. If we pay attention to all of the hidden activity of her apparently simple and seemingly passive “Yes,” we will discover how all of us—and all those we educate and form—are meant to listen to the Word of God and act on it. In this session, the Annunciation narrative will become both a spiritual meditation and a practical guide to growing in holiness and forming others in the freedom and courage of faith. (Witness)

2-05 End of Life Decisions – A Catholic Perspective – Room 211
– Father Barry Eneh
Choices at the end of life present unique challenges, particularly within a complex and technologically advanced society. Physical death is perceived within modern society as the ultimate human tragedy. This presentation will explore end-of-life choices within the context of faith in Jesus and the moral tradition of the church. (Witness)

 

2-06 The Liturgical Choir Rehearsal: What’s Your Plan? – Great America Room 1
– Dr. Scot Hanna-Weir and Christopher Wemp
Would you like your choir rehearsals to be more effective, engaging, and precise? Come learn practical tips and strategies for how to enhance your musical leadership, incorporate even stronger faith formation elements into rehearsal, and cultivate a space ripe for creativity and growth. (Worship)

2-07 Finding Spiritual Balance in Off-Kilter Times – Room 203
– Kathy Hendricks
Sometimes life is like a three-ring circus. We find ourselves teetering on a tightrope strung between chaotic activity and daily regimens. During this session we will name strategies for finding and maintain spiritual balance through the reclamation of time out of the center ring. (Witness)

2-08 Too Young to Go Forth? Engaging Youth in Global Issues through Faith – Room 206
– Annapatrice Johnson
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. (Word)

CANCELLED: 2-09 Becoming a Disciple of Joy and Mercy – CANCELLED
– Father Dr. Thomas A. Kane, CSP

 

2-10 Giving Young People Tools for Discernment – Room 212
– Sister Lisa Laguna, D.C. and Brother Patrick Martin, FSC
We are on fire for God! We are on fire for helping young people understand how God calls them – in their vocation – but much more than that. Young people have the capacity to discern TODAY – not only when they are adults. (Witness)

2-11 Make Space for Grace – Room 209
– Tom McGrath
Jesus said, “I have come so that you will have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10) With those words he revealed the good news that grace is not scarce – it is available to us in abundance. And yet we often have a hard time recognizing the ready presence of grace in our lives? Tom McGrath will tell five stories of grace that show how to open your eyes, mind, and heart to the grace that abounds in your life each and every day. (Witness)

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM FRIDAY KEYNOTE
2-12 Empowering Christ’s Mission in our Schools: Investing in our Christian Community – Room C
– Father Brendan McGuire
 In his school keynote, Fr. Brendan will explore a new governance model that aligns the needs of the faculty to secure greater resources for academic excellence through data-driven personalized instruction. At the same time the pastoral resources can be aligned through the three pillars of Word, Worship and Witness.

2-13 Showing Mercy to the Stranger: Responding to Victims of Human Trafficking at Home and Abroad – Room 205
– Ken Preston
Human trafficking is both a global and local phenomenon. In this workshop, we will deepen our understanding of the issue of human trafficking locally and internationally, learn about how the Catholic Church is responding and see how we as Catholics can participate in a merciful response. (Witness)

2-14 Bring New Hope to Your Ministry – A New Approach to Getting, Keeping and Surviving Volunteers – Great America Room 2
– Anna Scally
It’s not just about what you can get from people; it is what you want for people. Elevate volunteering from an obligation to a privilege. Discover the “hidden gems” in your community. This workshop will include five strategies that will result in more volunteers for your ministry. Real volunteers have more than time; they have hope and heart. (Witness)

2-15 Journey with Jesus: A Family Encounter – Room 210
– Deacon Ruben Solorio
Family Faith Formation focuses on the family as a small faith community trying to grow in faith through their shared experiences. Together, we will discover ways to evangelize and the need to support our families sharing the faith, bringing them closer together in their homes and parish communities. (Witness)

2-16 Meet Them Where They’re At: Best Practices in Inclusion – Great America Room 3
– Lindsey West
Ministry with individuals with disabilities doesn’t have to be daunting or complicated. This workshop suggests best practices in how to reframe our ministries (and parishes) to be sources of inclusion that meet the needs of all members of the Body of Christ, but especially individuals with autism and other disabilities. With an estimated 1 in 5 families impacted by at least one disability of some kind, this workshop offers practical ideas that can benefit every parish community. (Worship)