Parish Ministry & Catechetical Conference

Merciful like the Father: Called to be Merciful KEYNOTE SPEAKER AMY FLORIAN

Must We Forgive: Prodigals, Mothers and God SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 WEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 8:45 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. 12 NOON MASS Diocese of Grand Rapids | Pastoral Services Oficina de Servicios Pastorales 1

Parish Ministry & Catechetical Conference 2016 Registration Anyone wishing to take part in this conference must pre-register. There is limited space so register early to ensure a place. Registration deadline is September 16, 2016 Las personas que desean participar en esta conferencia necesitan inscribirse. El cupo es limitado, Name/Nombre:____________________________________________________________________________ Home Address/Dirección:__________________________________________________________________ Parish/School/Parroquia/Escuela_________________________________________________________ Phone/Teléfono: ______________________ Email:_____________________________________________ Dietary Restrictions/Special Needs/Dieta/necesidades especiales: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Please indicate your choice of workshops by number: Por favor indique con el número correspondiente, su opción de clases en cada sesión: Session A______ Session B_______ Session C ______ OR Institute 1______ Institute 2_______ Please check the appropriate box indicating your major responsibility. Por favor marque el cuadro que indica tu responsabilidad principal:

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Those who are fully paid prior to the conference will receive an Express Admission Ticket by email. Please print your ticket before coming to the Conference. There will be no long line, no waiting if you have your ticket! You may register on line at dioceseofgrandrapids.org You may register by email at: [email protected]. Please complete this registration form and send as an attachment. Registration by email will be considered complete only when your payment is received. You may register by postal mail by sending completed registration form(s) and payment to: Office of Faith Formation | Cathedral Square Center | 360 Division Ave S | Grand Rapids, MI

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Bishop’s Welcome| Bienvenida del obispo The theme of this year’s Parish Ministry & Catechetical Conference is “Merciful Like the Father: Called to be Merciful.” It is fitting that the theme of the confer ence during this Jubilee Year of Mercy be one that reminds us that we must fol low the Father’s lead in bestowing Mercy on one another. The mystery of God, is rich in mercy and compassion (Eph 2:4 and Jas 5:11), manifested and brought about in Christ, the Father’s face of mercy, is continually at work through the gift of the Holy Spirit (Jn 20:22-23). A year of mercy: this is what the Lord proclaimed (Luke 4:18) and that we want to live now. This Holy Year has brought and is bringing to the fore the richness of the mission of Jesus which resounds in the words of the prophet Isiah (61:1): to bring a word and a gesture of consolation to the poor, to pro claim freedom to those who are bound by new forms of slavery in modern soci ety, to restore sight to those who are no longer able to because they are caught up in themselves and to restore dignity to those who have been robbed of it. The preaching of Jesus is made visible once again in the response of faith which Christians are called to offer by their witness. May the words of the Apostle accompany us:: “If one performs acts of mercy, let them be done cheerfully.” (MV) With these words we welcome you to this Conference. Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak Bishop of Grand Rapids

Este año el tema para la Conferencia Catequética y de Ministerio Parroquial es “Misericordiosos como el Padre: Llamados a ser misericordiosos.” Es apropiado que el tema de la Conferencia de este año jubilar de la misericordia sea uno que nos recuerde que debemos seguir el ejemplo del Padre de ofrecernos misericordia mutuamente. El misterio de Dios, es rico en misericordia y compasión (Ef 2: 4 y Sant 5: 11), el cual manifestó y reveló en Cristo el rostro misericordioso del Padre, y que está continuamente obrando mediante el don del Espíritu Santo (Jn 20: 22-23) Un año de misericordia: esto es lo que el Señor proclamó (Lucas 4: 18) y lo que queremos vivir ahora. Este Año Santo ha traído y pone de manifiesto la riqueza de la misión de Jesús que resuena en las palabras del Profeta Isaías (61:1): traer una palabra y un gesto de consuelo a los pobres, proclamar la libertad a aquellos que están sujetos a nuevas formas de esclavitud en la sociedad moderna, restaurarles la vista a aquellos que ya no pueden ver porque están atrapados en sí mismos y restaurar la dignidad de quienes han sido despojados de ella. La predicación de Jesús se hace visible una vez más en la respuesta de fe que los cristianos están llamados a ofrecer a través de su testimonio. Que las palabras del Apóstol nos acompañen: “Si alguien realiza actos de misericordia, que lo haga con alegría” (MV) Con estas palabras les damos la bienvenida a esta Conferencia. Sinceramente suyo en Cristo,

Reverendísimo David J. Walkowiak Obispo de Grand Rapids

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General Information | Información General Welcome! to the 33rd annual Parish Ministry and Catechetical Conference, sponsored by the Diocesan Office of Pastoral Services. This conference provides an opportunity for persons involved in all forms of parish ministry to pray, reflect and to learn with and from one another. We specifically welcome our parish musicians and liturgists who will be joining us. We look forward to seeing old friends: catechists, school teachers, parish catechetical leaders, coordinators, youth ministry leaders and volunteers, pastoral associates, principals, RCIA teams, prison and jail ministry volunteers and adult faith formation teams. Exhibits – featuring publishers and organizations; please be sure to visit them for valuable information and for a chance to win prizes. Spanish Translation – Instantaneous translation will be available for the keynote presentation and the homily at Mass. There will also be workshops offered in Spanish throughout the day.

Facilities are accessible and barrier free. We ask that you refrain from wearing perfumes or other scents.

¡Bienvenidos! a la 33° Conferencia dl Ministerio Parroquial y Catequesis, patrocinada por la Oficina de Servicios Pastorales. Esta conferencia les da a los ministros parroquiales la oportunidad de orar, reflexionar y aprender juntos. Queremos darles una bienvenida especial a los músicos y liturgistas parroquiales que van a participar este año. También tendremos el gusto de ver viejos amigos: catequistas, profesores, líderes de catequesis parroquial, coordinadores, líderes y voluntarios de pastoral juvenil, asociados pastorales, directores de escuela, equipos de RICA, voluntarios del ministerio de cárceles y equipos de formación en la fe para adultos. Exhibiciones - Tendremos editores y organizaciones; por favor visítenlos para obtener información importante y la oportunidad de ganar premios.

Conference Schedule| Programa de la Conferencia Registration & Exhibits

7:45-8:45 Inscripción y hospitalidad 8:45-9:00 Morning Prayer-Oración de la mañana 9:00-10:10 Welcome/Keynote 10:30-4:30 Institutes (See page 5) Institutos

Entrance Hallway Exhibits in Main Gym Cafetorium Cafetorium Classrooms|Salón de Clase

10:30-11:45 Workshop Session A Sesión A

Classrooms|Salón de Clase

12:00-12:45 Mass with Bishop Walkowiak

Cafetorium

Misa con el Obispo Walkowiak

1:00-1:45 Lunch & Exhibits

Almuerzo y Exhibiciones

Gymnasium Gimnasio

1:45-3:00 Workshop Session B Sesión B

Classrooms|Salón de Clase

3:15-4:30 Workshop Session C Sesión C

Classrooms|Salón de Clase

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Keynote Speaker Must We Forgive? Prodigals, Mothers, and God We’ve all heard the story of the prodigal son, yet we tend to dismiss it as a simple story of how God will take back a sinner. What about the deeper lessons within it, and the challenges of true forgiveness? In this session, we first explore forgiveness itself—what is it, all the wrong lessons we’ve learned about it from toddlerhood onward, the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and how God forgives us. Then, with ears open to God’s word, we hear the story of the prodigal son through the eyes of the mother, so that with a totally different perspective we can see God’s forgiving spirit in action. Come be challenged to soften the hard places in your heart. Learn to forgive and truly be free. Amy Florian is a nationally recognized speaker, teacher and retreat director specializing in liturgy and bereavement. With over 30 years in parish ministry, she uses her personal experiences along with the best of current research for her engaging and dynamic presentations. She holds a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies and she is a Fellow in Thanatology (the highest level of certification in the field of death and grief studies). She founded Corgenius, a company that teaches professionals how to better serve people in times of transition and loss, and for 10 years she taught in the graduate ministry department of Loyola University in Chicago. Amy has published over one hundred articles and three books and has a passion for helping people pray, heal and live fully.

¿Debemos Perdonar? Pródigos, Madres y Dios Todos hemos escuchado la historia del hijo pródigo, sin embargo, tendemos a descartarla como una simple historia que narra cómo Dios redime a un pecador. ¿Cuáles son las lecciones más profundas de esta historia y los desafíos del verdadero perdón? En esta sesión exploraremos, en primer lugar, el perdón en si – lo que es, todas las lecciones incorrectas que hemos aprendido sobre el perdón desde la infancia en adelante, la diferencia entre perdón y reconciliación y cómo Dios nos perdona. A continuación, con oídos abiertos a la Palabra de Dios, escuchamos la historia del hijo pródigo a través de los ojos de la madre, de modo que, con una perspectiva totalmente diferente, podamos ver el espíritu de perdón de Dios en acción. Vengan y déjense desafiar para ablandar los espacios duros de su corazón. Aprendan a perdonar y a ser verdaderamente libres.

Amy Florian es una presentadora reconocida a nivel nacional, profesora y directora de retiros espirituales especializada en liturgia y el ministerio de duelo. Con más de 30 años de ministerio parroquial, ella utiliza sus experiencias personales junto con lo mejor de la investigación actual para hacer sus presentaciones atractivas y dinámicas. Ella tiene una maestría en estudios pastorales y es miembro en tanatología (esta es la más alta distinción de certificación en el campo de estudios sobre la muerte y el dolor). Ella fundó Corgenius, una empresa que enseña a profesionales cómo servir mejor a las personas en tiempos de transición y perdida, y durante 10 años enseñó en el Departamento de Ministerio para graduados de la Universidad de Loyola en Chicago. Amy ha publicado más de cien artículos y tres libros y posee una gran pasión para ayudar a las personas a orar, sanar y vivir plenamente.

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Institutes | Institutos Both Institutes are full day sessions. Five and one half hours are awarded for each Institute. Both meet professional requirements.

INSTITUTE #1 Evangelization and Catechesis in the Family & in the Parish This Institute will consist of three parts 1) Catechesis and Evangelization: an exploration of the interplay between religious education and the Church's overall mission of evangelization. How conversion happens personally and through Catholic culture; 2) Family and Faith: Reflect on how faith can play a more direct and effective role in family life, and the dynamics of family that are crucial for growth in faith today; 3) Evangelization: Personal Encounter with Christ: the Journey. This is a presentation of ways to think about how “personal encounter” with Jesus can play a stronger role in Catholic life and formation, and presentation of “The Journey” as an example of how this can happen in small-group and parish setFather Frank DeSiano, born in New York City, was ordained as a Paulist priest in 1972. He has served as a pastor in downtown New York and in Chicago. In 1990, he earned a D. Min from Boston University, completing his dissertation on “Parish Based Evangelization”. He served as consultor for the US Bishops’ Committee on Evangelization. He has written numerous books on spirituality, discipleship and evangelization, and is frequently published in periodicals like The Priest, Catechetical Leader, America and Deacon Digest. In 1994 he was elected President of the Paulist Fathers. He presently lives in Washington where he is president of Paulist Evangelization Ministries. He travels widely, conducting parish renewals (missions), presenting to Catholic clergy at convocations and retreats and discussing the relationship of evangelization and catechesis. Among his books are: “Mission America: Challenges and Opportunities for Catholics Today,” “Faith and Culture in Catholic Education,” and “New Perspectives: a Report on the Synod on the New Evangelization. Dimension: Evangelization

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Healing the Culture: A Foundational and Practical Understanding of Happiness and Our Moral Development Fr. Robert Spitzer, author of Healing the Culture and founder of an institute by the same name, has gifted us with a well-reasoned philosophy through which we can ethically sort out profound social and cultural issues. With a keen eye towards simplicity in its explanation and tangibility in its application, this Institute is designed to be an excellent, user-friendly introduction to Fr. Spitzer’s work. Participants will be given a graspable and foundational understanding of Happiness and how that points to our moral development and true Life Principles and how these clearly point to a way of addressing what ails our culture

Dr. Peter Birkeland is a Clinical Psychologist, with a Ph.D from Michigan State in 1985 and is currently in private practice in Rockford and Big Rapids specializing in formal psychological assessment, Individual and Marriage therapies, special interest in the integration of Catholic teaching and psychotherapy intervention. Dr. Birkeland is married to Julie and has four children. He is also a Franciscan Apprentice. Dimension: Professional Theology

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Workshops | Clases There is the opportunity to attend three workshops during the conference. The keynote address and workshops are applicable toward catechist certification: each workshop counts as 1.25 clock hours and the keynote for 1 hour; a total of 4.75 hours for the day. All workshops have been designated according to the relevant dimension of formation (spirituality, theology and methodology). Where two dimensions are recommended, you may choose one or the other to apply to certification. Be sure to keep a record of which workshops you attend. For more information regarding catechetical certification, go to www.dioceseofgrandrapids.org. Habrá la oportunidad de participar en tres clases durante la conferencia. La presentación general y las clases son válidas para la certificación de catequistas: cada clase se cuenta como 1.25 horas/reloj y la presentación general como 1 hora; se acumula así un total de 4.75 horas en el día. Para cada clase se señala la dimensión correspondiente de formación (catequista, contenido, método, y aprendiz). Cuando se recomiendan dos dimensiones usted debe escoger una de las dos al momento de aplicar para la certificación. Asegúrese de guardar una constancia de las clases a las que participa. Para más información respecto a la certificación de catequistas, vaya a www.dioceseofgrandrapids.org.

Session A | 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Sesión A | 10:30-11:45 a.m.

A-1 Aprendiendo de Jesús, el Gran Catequista Jesús nos enseña con palabras lo que hay que hacer y nos lleva a vivir con plenitude sus obras. Qué nos detiene seguir su ejemplo? Re-aprendamos a seguirlo. Luz Margarita Aguirre soy de Sonora, México. Con estudios en Teología; vida misionera en México y Centro América. 10 años como coordinator del programa de Ed. Religiosa, en la parroquia Holy Name of Jesus. Dimensión: Teología A-2 Si uno se tiene por religioso, pero no refrena la lengua, su religiosidad es vacía (Santiago 1:26) “De una misma boca sale la bendición y la maldición. No debe ser así” (Santiago 3:10). La carta de Santiago confronta nuestra forma de hablar, nuestra lengua, y nuestro uso de las palabras. La lengua guía todo el cuerpo, y por eso si somos capaces de controlar la lengua, somos capaces de control nuestro ser entero, porque lo que sale de la boca últimamente broto del corazón. Controlar la lengua es mucho más que no echar maldiciones. Examinaremos las varias maneras en que pecamos con la lengua. El título de esta presentación nos da las palabras más Fuertes de Santiago: “Si uno se tiene por religioso, pero no refrena la lengua, su religiosidad es vacía” (1:26). Padre Esteban Cron, Párroco de la iglesia San José Obrero en Wyoming, MI; co-capellán de la escuela secundaria católica de Catholic Central High School; enlace del Obispo al movimiento de la Renovación Carismática Católica Hispana; activo en el ministerio a los trabajadores agrícolas (“migrantes”) y el ministerio a los encarcelados. Dimensión: Espiritualidad

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A-3 Mi Experiencia Espiritual Este taller tiene la intensión de sensibilizar a las personas a partir de su propia experiencia espiritual interior, de conocer a Dios a través de las vivencias y experiencias personales y comunitarias con El. El objetivo es reconocer Su presencia constante y actuante en la vida personal, ayudar a discernir la acción vivificante del Espíritu en el corazón, para apreciar mejor su cuidado permanente, redescubriendo que nos ama. Soy el Padre Edwin Carreño de Colombia y estoy sirviendo a la Diócesis de Grand Rapids en el área de Holland, Grand Haven y Muskegon en el ministerio hispano, en un convenio por tres años Dimensión: Espiritualidad

A-4 Hacia un Liderazgo Creativo Tipos de liderazgo—características de un liderazgo creativo– cualidades de un líder creativoprocesos y dinámicas Zulema Moret es spiritual director, Dominicana asóciate, profesor of literatura at GVSU and a writer. Dimensión: Metodología A-5 RCIA—A Process of Conversion How long should the RCIA take? How does discernment fit in and what if someone just wants a Catholic wedding? Explore the purpose and process of the RCIA and be inspired to partner with the Lord in making disciples in this amazing ministry.

Jeff Andrini is the Director of Faith Formation at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish in Grand Haven and has a passion for Evangelization and helping people experience God. Dimension: Professional Theology A-6 Called to Be the Face of Mercy We will take a walk through the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy (Mt 25:31ff) as we remain open to Jesus’ Spirit revealing the deeper meaning of living in a merciful way in today’s society. Sister Mary Ann Barrett, OP is a Dominican Sister who has a love for teaching and learning. She has made presentations in parishes on various topics of spirituality. At present she is a Councilor on her Congregation’s Leadership Team. She brings energy, humor and creativity to her ministry. Dimension: Spirituality

A-7 Six Steps to Cultivate the Creative Catechist Looking for ways to be energized? Does your call as a catechist need recharging? You’ll leave this lively workshop with six simple suggestions to cultivate your own creativity and some practical ideas to share with the children and families entrusted to your care. Nancy Bird has been involved in religious education for over 30 years as a catechist, parish catechetical leader and youth minister. Presently she serves as Director of Training and Development for RCL Benziger Religion Publishing Company, resides in Tallmadge Ohio and continues to be a volunteer catechist. Dimension: Methods

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A-8 Showing Mercy: Effective Bereavement Ministry in a Parish When a loved one dies, mourners feel lost, alone, and in desperate need of the faith community. Yet most parishes provide little more than assistance in planning the services, and often not even that. Learn an integrated model for how your parish can serve, offer mercy, and comfort in the toughest times of their lives. Doing so fulfills both our Gospel calling to comfort those who mourn and the call of Pope Francis to practice mercy, and it is also an extremely effective form of evangelization that touches people’s hearts and changes lives. Amy Florian is a nationally recognized teacher, speaker and retreat director. Amy combines 30 years of parish experience with advanced education and the stories of over 2000 grieving people she has worked with to offer best practices to parishes. Dimension: Evangelization A-9 Pope Francis Said What? Looking at the Tough Issues Surrounding Family Life Today Pope Francis speaks common language uncommonly well. The workshop explores the Pope’s exhortation—the Joy of Love (Armoris Laetitia). All the hot button issues are up for discussion and deepening awareness of Pope Francis’ attitudes toward law and mercy. Father John Geaney, CSP is a Paulist priest and Rector of the Cathedral of Saint Andrew in Grand Rapids. He has been a long time lecturer over many decades including the CIC, and is a former radio and television personality. Dimension: Theology A-10 The Catholic Church and Social Teachings Far too many Catholics are unfamiliar with the basic content of Catholic Social Teaching. More fundamentally, many Catholics do not adequately understand that the social mission of the Church is an essential part of Catholic Faith. Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions U.S. Bishops 1998. We will explore the key points of Catholic Social Teaching and how we can incorporate those into our lives and the lives of those we help to form and serve. Marinell High is a wife to Thomas and a mother to three children, grandma to ten and great grandma to one. St. Joseph Parish in Dexter is where she serves as Director of Adult Faith Formation and RCIA. Dimension: Evangelization A-11 A home, an inn, cave or a stable? This workshop will present an overview introduction to the New Testament & Bible Study. We will explore the who, what, where and why of the New Testament and offer you information and tools to help you in your exploration of the New Testament. We will look at the answers, ‘a home, an inn, cave or stable’ to the question, “Where was Jesus born?” along with many other interesting questions and answers. (Participants may want to bring their Bible.) Mary Koss is a retired high school Theology teacher. Currently: Adult Bible leader at Blessed Sacrament Parish in G.R., Master Catechist, participant in Notre Dame STEP program. Dimension: Professional Theology Parish Ministry & Catechetical Conference 9

A-12 Liturgy and the Year of Mercy How can we share the riches of God’s mercy in our liturgies? This workshop will explore the theology found in the Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Penance that promote God’s mercy. Other tips and examples of how we can use the resources we already have will be given and shared to help your parish celebrate God’s mercy in prayer opportunities from Mass to Taizé prayer services. Father John Thomas Lane, SSS is a member of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers and is pastor of his home parish, the Roman Catholic Community of Saint Paschal Baylon, Highland Heights, OH. He is a noted author and workshop presenter. His regular column is found in Emanuel Magazine, contributed to Sourcebook for Seasons (2012, 2013 & 2017) and is the best selling author of, Guide for Celebrating Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass is published by LTP. Dimension: Professional Theology A-13 Exploring the New Order of Celebrating Matrimony This workshop introduces those who work with couples entering into marriage with the new Order of Celebrating Matrimony that may be used starting on the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 8th, but must be used by the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph on December 30th. Catharine Lentz is the Director for the Office for Worship for the Diocese of Grand Rapids as of the middle of April 2016. Dimension: Evangelization A-14 The Spiritual Works of Mercy in Contemporary Context Less popular than the corporal works where the recipient of our mercy mostly benefits, the spiritual works of mercy most often benefits the one who extends the kindness. This workshop first explores the history of these acts of “freely given loving kindness” in the Catholic tradition. After a cursory review of the meaning of each extension of mercy, a more in depth discussion of number two, “admonishing sinners” and number six, “forgiving enemies” follows soliciting participants’ insights. Dr. Robert Marko is professor and chair of Theology at Aquinas College where he teaches principally ecclesiology, moral theology and Catholic social teaching. Twice a US Fulbright Scholar at the Ukrainian Catholic University in L’viv, UA, passionately argues for a deeper appreciation of the gift of the Churches of East and West. Dimension: Professional Theology

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A-15 The People of the Book under Sharia Law Last year we considered the question of Jihad and Islam. This year we will consider the civil status (known as Dhimmi) of Christians and others regarded as “People of the Book” in Islamic doctrine. It is often reported that Islam is the most tolerant of Middle Eastern monotheistic faiths. We will have a chance to rest that report by examining what Islam teachers in the Qur’an and Sunna and contemporary and historical example of Dhimmi in practice. Dr. Dennis Marshall is Professor of Theology at Aquinas College. Dimension: Evangelization A-16 Sharing the Bible with Children

It is a wonderful privilege to be called to teach children. This workshop will encourage you in your calling, develop your teaching skills and explore creative ways to share God’s Word with children. Glenys Nellist, a native of England, serves as Coordinator of Children’s Ministry for the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church. She lives in Grand Rapids and is a wife, mother, grandma, Sunday school teacher and author of two popular children’s book series: Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time. Dimension: Methods or Evangelization A-17 Understanding Scrupulosity Many Catholics struggle with scruples, perfectionism, and spiritual anxiety. They love God but are plagued by a compulsive need to stave off God’s just judgment by thinking, praying and acting flawlessly. They struggle to judge actions by objective moral bearings, seeing sin where there is no sin. Being gentle with themselves feels like laxity, and laxity is repugnant. Learning and living the truth of “for freedom Christ set us free” (Gal, 5:1) is not just a challenge, but the challenge these scrupulous Catholics face. This workshop will explain the basic manifestations of scrupulosity and provide suggestions for pastoral care. Rhonda Ortiz is a Lay Dominican and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales, Holland. She writes for a number of Catholic publications on topics of spirituality and culture. Dimension: Spirituality A-18 A Journey of Faith & Courage—a Catholic Life Lived with Asperger's’ Syndrome

This speaker has succeeded as a teacher of blind and deaf children and adults because of his diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome. Come listen to Dave’s story of how his Catholic faith and education strengthened him on his varied career as an educator of blind persons. Dave has a wide variety of experiences as an educator both nationally and internationally. He was the recipient of the Science Educator of the year in NC and as a result studied in the Rainforest in Belize. Dave Pietrowicz, MA has degrees from Eastern Mi University, Western Mi University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry and the College of William & Mary. He has worked as an educator of the blind for 35 years. Dimension: Spirituality

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A-19 RCIA 101 This is an overview of the four stages and each of the rites. Everything you wanted to know about the RCIA in language you can understand. Unique vocabulary will be defined, the richness of the rites will be explained, and practical issues faced by those implementing the RCIA in parishes will be considered. Shows how Christian Initiation is a process of faith formation which responds to the various contexts people come from while presenting the richness of our Catholic faith. This workshop is vital for new or nearly new RCIA Directors and is a valuable overview for team members. Pete Ries is the RCIA Director at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and St. John Church and Student Center in East Lansing, Michigan. He is the former Director of Catechesis and Director of Evangelization, RCIA and Adult Faith Formation for the Diocese of Lansing. Dimension: Evangelization A-20 Praying with Children Prayer is Power!!! This workshop will explore ideas and strategies that will help children learn to pray. We will discuss practical ways prayer can be integrated into catechetical sessions and focus on creative ideas that can be immediately used with elementary children. Sandy Rigsby has served as a director for children and adolescent catechesis and youth ministry and has over 20 years’ experience in faith formation. Sandy is a sales consultant for Saint Mary’s Press. Dimension: Methods (Evangelization)

A-21 Youth Evangelization Review of the NFCYM document on Evangelization and use of the variety of tool kits that will enable leaders to apply the basic principles of youth evangelization to a variety of settings. Pat Rinker has been a diocesan director of youth ministry for 22 years and served on the national committee that produced the evangelization document and tool kit that will be examined in this workshop. He is presently the Director of Lay Ecclesial Ministry Certification for the Diocese of Lansing and Director of Adult Faith Formation for St. Gerard Parish in Lansing. He is married to Karen and together have 3 children, 5 grandchildren and are grateful to be caretaker for Karen’s father. Dimension: Evangelization

A-22 “Eucharist is a Meal and a _____________” Nearly every faithful Catholic knows to fill in the blank above with the word “sacrifice.” But what does that mean? Does the word “sacrifice” have any particular relevance in modern times? While the Church’s understanding of the sacrificial elements of the Eucharist will be summarized in this session, our higher goal will be to develop a deeper appreciation for the mystery of the Eucharist and how to incorporate the spirituality of the Mass into everyday living. Father Chris Rouech is pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Grandville and has served as director for the diocesan Office for Worship. Dimension: Spirituality 12 Parish Ministry & Catechetical Conference

A-23 Getting Parents Involved in Faith Formation: Classroom Methods for Catechists Are you looking for practical ways to engage parents and empower them to take up their roles as primary educators of the faith to their children? This workshop explores the amazing impact that parents have on their children’s faith formation, and provides practical help to catechists seeking to nurture faith within the homes of our Catholic youth. Patrice Spirou is Assistant Director of Religious Education in the Office of Formation & Discipleship in the Archdiocese of Atlanta where she is a passionate advocate for family centered faith formation. Patrice is also a wife and mother of four, and has more than twenty-five years of experience ministering and teaching in Catholic schools and parishes. A-24 The Church, the State, the Election, and Catholic Advocacy This workshop will discuss the true meaning of the “Separation of Church and State,” how to prayerfully consider casting a vote, and how Catholics can become advocates for current issues facing society as part of their baptismal call. Paul Stankewitz is a Policy Advocate with the Michigan Catholic Conference. He represents the Catholic Church before the State Legislature. A-25 What does it mean to have a Spirituality/Spiritual Life?

In this workshop, participants will look at what does it mean to have a spiritual life? Why is it so important to understand one’s own spiritual life as one who is called to share the faith with our youth? How does my Baptismal call to be prophet, king and priest influence my spiritual life? What do my students teach me about my own spiritual life? These are some of the questions that will be looked at through an interactive process. Sister Ann Walters, OP is a Grand Rapids Dominican with a background in elementary education, adult faith formation and spiritual direction. Presently she is serving as a Spiritual Director and Adult Faith Formation presenter and facilitator through Dominican Center at Marywood. A-26 Looking at the Mother of Mercy, Our Life, Our Sweetness and Our Hope So much of why we as Catholics honor Mary has to do with what we believe about her. In this workshop we will look at exactly what we believe about Mary and see how God pours out His mercy on us through her. Mrs. Lucrezia Esteban, OP is a wife, mother, grandmother, works full time and is a Lay Dominican. Consecrated to Our Lady, she leads the RCIA program for Our Lady of Grace and St. Mary’s in Muskegon. Dimension: Spirituality

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A-27 Faith and Reason, a Thomistic Approach to Faith vs Science Faith and reason. Today’s world tries to pit the two against each other in a battle royale of intellectual arenas, but the truth is, both are necessary components to discovering the truths of God. Through the observation of created things, we are able to go deeper into our understanding of these things to discover their first cause, namely God. Come and see how Aquinas approaches these truths and how you can better explain them to others. Mr. T.J. Burdick is the proud father of four, and blessed husband to Maribel. He is a Lay Dominican and a current school teacher. He authored 99 Ways to Teach Like the Master with En Route Books and Media. He is also the founder of The Dominican Institute, a Catholic learning platform for Catholics of all walks of life. Dimension: Evangelization

A-28 The Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke: Mercy at the Heart of God’s Self Revelation Come and explore the various ways how the parables of Mercy and the Good News of the Gospel according to Luke are radical and transformative ways for believing, celebrating, living and nourishing our faith. Father René Constanza is a members of the Missionary Society of St. Paul the Apostle (Paulist Fathers) who comes to us from the Diocese of Austin, TX. He is the new Executive Director of the Catholic Information Center and assists with liturgies at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew in Grand Rapids. Dimension: Spirituality A-29 Captain Jesus

When looking at the life of Jesus through Gospels, it is not hard to notice how radically different he was from those around him. Fast forward to today and we live in a much different culture than Jesus, but that does not make him any less relevant. This workshop aims to ask the question “Who was Jesus and how does He apply to our daily lives?” Connor Brady lives in Holland, MI and is the Coordinator of High School Ministries at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish in Grand Haven, MI. Dimension: Spirituality A-30 Creation Groaning: Reflections on ‘Laudato Si’ How are we called to be merciful to creation? This workshop will consider the question of how creation is “groaning” (Rom 8) in contemporary culture and Pope Francis’ response in Laudato Si’. Participants will have the opportunity to watch a 1/2 hour episode of a new 6-part documentary on Creation which presents case studies from around the country and examines them from the perspectives of science and faith. The group will then discuss the film in light of key principles in Laudate Si’, Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment. In this workshop we will introduce participants to the Pope’s encyclical and hope to inspire ways of living mercifully” in relation to creation. Sister Damien Marie Savino, FSE is a Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist living in Lowell, MI and working as Dean of Science and Sustainability at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. She holds a doctorate in Environmental Engineering and Masters degrees in Theology and Soil/Plant Science and is the writer for the new Salt and Light documentary series, Creation. Dimension: Evangelization

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Session B | 1:45-3:00 p.m.

Sesión B | 1:45-3:00 p.m.

B-1 Dos Catequistas Camino a Emaús Este taller de sanación, esta basado en la experiencia de los dos discípulos caminando hacia Emaús (Lucas 24: 13-35). El objetivo es que el Catequista reconozca que no camina solo en el apostolado al que ha sido Llamado. Jesus esta siempre a su lado para fortalecerlo en las horas difíciles, guiarlo y llenarlo de amor, para que sea un catequista renovado interiormente. Y así regrese a compartir con Alegría su propio Evangelio de vida. Patricia Franco es Catequista de Educación Religiosa para Adultos en la Catedral de San Andrés. Ayuda en la Catedral y en San Francisco de Sales, en Holland, MI. Da cursos en el Centro de Información Católica en Grand Rapids. CIC. Esta casada y tiene una hija. Dimensión: Espiritualita B-2 La catequesis de los adultos hispanos es parte integral de la Formación de Fe

en las Parroquias donde hay población hispana. Recursos para Catequesis con adultos hispanos. La catequesis con adultos hispanos es parte integral del Programa de Formación de la Fe de la Parroquia. Recursos catequéticos para adultos.

Sister Guadalupe Moreno, ccvi Asistente del director para la officiant de Hispanic Ministry sirviendo en los condados de Oceana, Mason, Newaygo y Lake. Dimensión: Métodos B-3 La Espiritualidad Mariana fortalece mi ser catequista Este taller tiene la intención de sensibilizar a las personas en la importancia de la misión de Maria Santísima como Modelo en la Evangelización y en fortalecer mi identidad como catequista, porque Ella es la realización cumplida del Proyecto de Dios, y por lo tanto, ejemplo perfecto de lo que Dios quiere realizar en su Iglesia y en el mundo, de lo que nosotros debemos imitar. El objetivo es que re descubriendo a Maria como fiel discípula de su propio Hijo, es a la vez nuestro Maestra que nos guía en nuestro ser de catequistas. Abordaremos este taller en su presencia actuante y viva, lo mismo que en los lineamientos de una solida espiritualidad mariana, para que suscite en nosotros un sentido de mayor amor y fe, hacia la misión que la misma Iglesia nos ha confiado como catequistas. Soy el Padre Edwin Carreño de Colombia y estoy sirviendo a la Diócesis de Grand Rapids en el área de Holland, Grand Haven y Muskegon en el ministerio hispano, en un convenio por tres años Dimensión: Espiritualidad

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B-4 Teología del Cuerpo TOB 101—Parte 1 (Se C-3 por Parte 2 TOB 101) Teología del Cuerpo I A través de las enseñanzas delSanto Juan Pablo II nos prepararemos para tener una inmersión de mente y Corazón mientras aprenderemos sobre el amor y la responsabilidad incluyendo al matrimonio y a la familia. Veronica Quintino-Aranda es Lider Juvenil de la parroquia San José Obrero con una maestría como Trabajadora Social y candidata para la certificación de Teología del Cuerpo. Dimensión: Teología B-5 La Catequesis en la Actividad Pastoral Misionera de la Iglesia Que el curso ayude y capacite el hacer juntos recorrido buscando a Jesucristo y que sea una experiencia renovadora como comunidad Cristiana que nos comprometa en un clima de confianza que ayude a una conversión radical a Jesucristo que nos lleve a ser una Iglesia cada vez mas fiel al evangelio. Padre Fabián López Arias, mxy, sacerdote perteneciente al Instituto de Misiones Extranjeras de Yaruma (misionero javeriano de Yaruma) que ha trabajado como misionero en África Occidental, en Potosí Bolivia, Cuba y ahora es encargado de la animación misionera y laicado en las zona norte de Colombia. Dimensión: Espiritualidad B-6 Maximizing Your Parish Leadership Teams How are you growing the people on your staff? How do you foster collaboration and a team atmosphere? What does the importance of human dignity and baptism offer this conversation? Come develop a plan to invest in growing your staff and parish teams. Jeff Andrini is the Director of Faith Formation at St. Patrick-St Anthony Parish in Grand Haven and has a passion for creating effective teams and growing disciples. Dimension: Evangelization B-7 Called to Be the Face of Mercy We will take a walk through the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy (Mt 25:31ff) as we remain open to Jesus’ Spirit revealing the deeper meaning of living in a merciful way in today’s society. Sister Mary Ann Barrett, OP is a Dominican Sister who has a love for teaching and learning. She has made presentations in parishes on various topics of spirituality. At present she is a Councilor on her Congregation’s Leadership Team. She brings energy, humor and creativity to her ministry. Dimension: Spirituality B-8 Faithful Citizenship Applied in the Classroom This exercise will review the main components in the USCCB document “Faithful Citizenship” and apply it to politicians and candidates. Robert Kennedy is a veteran high school teacher of 25 plus years who concentrates on applying gospel principles in students lives. Dimension” Evangelization/Methodology 16 Parish Ministry & Catechetical Conference

B– 9 If you think you are religious and do not bridle your tongue, your religion is in vain (cf. James 1:26) “From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. This need not be so” (James 3:10) The letter of James challenges our speech, our tongue, and our use of words. The tongue guides the whole body, so if we are able to control our speech, we are able to control our whole selves, for what flows from the mouth ultimately springs from the heart. Controlling the tongue is much more than simply not cursing and swearing. We will explore the various ways we can sin with our speech. The title of this presentation comes from James’ harshest words: “If you think you are religious and do not bridle your tongue, your religion is in vain” (1:26). Father Steve Cron is the Pastor of St. Joseph the Worker parish in Wyoming, MI; co-chaplain of Catholic Central High School; bishop’s liaison to the Hispanic Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement of the diocese; active in migrant ministry, prison and jail ministry. Dimension: Spirituality B-10 Crossing by the Bridge: Reflections on God’s Mercy and Judgement from the Dialogue of

St. Catherine of Siena St. Catherine of Siena is recognized as one of the most remarkable mystical theologians of the Middle Ages and a Doctor of the Church. In her Dialogue, St. Catherine converses with the Eternal Father on the spiritual life of man and the need to cross into eternal life via the bridge (truth) rather than the river (self-love). The talk will focus on the life of St. Catherine and how God’s mercy enables one to avoid vice and achieve perfect love. Robert P. Croft, OP is the Director of Formation for the Dominican Laity. Father of two girls and Technical Support Manager for Sakata Seed America. Dimension: Spirituality B-11 Planning Catechesis Throughout the Liturgical Year If you’ve ever struggled with what to do in your classroom or home, you need look no further than Holy Mother Church! The cycle of seasons and order of our days are quickly married to the cycle of our Church upon close inspection. In this session, we will explore the great gift of the Liturgical Year and see how it can enhance, enrich, and bear fruit with any catechetical program or life in the Domestic Church. Participants will gain a greater understanding of the Liturgical Year and come away with a cache of ideas. Kristina Beers is a wife and mother of 5 teenage sons. Together with her husband, they work hard to keep the boys off the roof, out of trouble, and relatively uninjured. She is also the Faith Formation Director at St. Michael’s in Remus and blogs at Talesfromthedomesticchurch.com Dimension: Evangelization 17 Parish Ministry & Catechetical Conference

B-12 RCIA-The Foundation of the Catechumenate For this workshop, the presenters will give an overview of the Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults. The main emphasis of the workshop, however, will be the Period of the Catechumenate. We will specifically focus on paragraph 75 no. 2 of the Rites book: “the catechumens learn to turn more readily To God in prayer, To bear witness to the faith, To keep their hopes set on Christ, To follow supernatural inspiration in their deeds, To practice love of neighbor, even at the cost of selfrenunciation.” We will explore these five areas of the Christian life which lay the foundation of the Catechumenate. Diane Hamel has served the local Church in the Diocese of Grand Rapids for 30 years, working at St. Charles Parish in Greenville and St. Patrick Parish in Parnell as the Director of Faith Formation and Christian Initiation. Diane has a BA in Theology/Communications from Aquinas College. Beth Dake serves as the Director of Faith Formation at St. Philip Neri, Reed City and St. Anne, Paris. Beth holds a BA in Theology/Communication from Aquinas College, an MA in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University and a certificate in Spiritual Direction from Dominican Center in Grand Rapids. Dimension: Evangelization B-13 The Power of Prayer: 10 Ways to Pray with Children and Families Good prayer fosters and nourishes faith. This workshop will unpack great ideas, model various prayer formats and celebrate Catholic symbols and rituals. You will come away with 10 practical suggestions that will engage children and their families while encouraging them in their life long relationship with a living and loving God. Nancy Bird has been involved in religious education for over 30 years as a catechist, parish catechetical leader and youth minister. Presently she serves as Director of Training and Development for RCL Benziger Religion Publishing Company, resides in Tallmadge Ohio and continues to be a volunteer catechist. Dimension: Methodology (Evangelization) B-14 Praying with Mother Teresa Next year will be the 20th anniversary of Mother Teresa’s death in Calcutta and she was just declared a saint on September 4, 2016. The power of her mercy to the poor and hurting continues to inspire us. And her faithfulness through her dark night of the soul can give us light in our own darkness. What gentle words can she share with us today, this saint of mercy and goodness? This session will provide an overview of her life, her prayer, and her silence about the silent treatment of God to her after she moved into the streets of Calcutta for over fifty years. Mother Teresa is a great example of faithfulness, loving God no matter what. Sister Diane Zerfas, OP has been a Dominican for 47 years, teaching and preaching. She currently serves as Coordinator of the Center for Spirituality at Dominican Center, forming spiritual directors and giving presentations on mystics, prayer, spirituality and Dominican Life.

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B-15 More Bible Science: all knowledge proceeds from God “I shall not conceal a science that was before me revealed by the grace of God; I shall not keep it to myself,” St. Albert the Great wrote. Come and learn a new set of simple to slightly complex science experiments to enhance your catechesis and engage your students. Participants need not have attended last year’s class, and will receive a handout with those experiments as well. It should be a periodically good time. Amanda Dodge is a Communications professor at Baker College, a 2nd grade certified catechist at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Shelby, a journalist, graphic designer, crafter, wife of a car guy, and mother to two bright, busy and beautiful boys. She knows she has nothing without God and is thankful to pray often for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Dimension: Methodology (Evangelization) B-16 RCIA: The Heart of the Matter Leading the RCIA process is a big job that encompasses both heart and mind. We need to help those in the RCIA process to know and begin to understand the basic doctrines of our faith, embrace Jesus, their community and learn the ins and outs of being a disciple. Marinell High is a wife to Thomas and a mother to three children, grandma to ten and great grandma to one. St. Joseph Parish in Dexter is where I serve as Director of Adult Faith Formation and RCIA. Dimension: Spirituality B-17 The Art of Dialogue Pope Francis has given the Church an example of encouraging dialogue in our reflection upon and sharing of our Catholic faith. Dialogue, in the context of theological reflection and catechesis, is an art where faith is deepened through trust in the Holy Spirit, active listening, empathy toward other’s perspectives, assumption of good will, and courage in cooperatively seeking the truth, especially when it’s uncomfortable. This process is not always tension-free; but the process of dialogue itself opens us up to the basic humanity within ourselves and our partner(s) in dialogue. Concrete methodologies will be shared to deepen dialogue in prayer and catechesis at all age levels. John Graveline is Faith Formation Director at St. Luke University Parish in Allendale. He has a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from the John Paul II Institute in Washington D.C. and over 20 years of catechetical ministry experience. Dimension: Evangelization (Methodology)

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B-18 Liturgy and the Year of Mercy How can we share the riches of God’s mercy in our liturgies? This workshop will explore the theology found in the Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Penance that promote God’s mercy. Other tips and examples of how we can use the resources we already have will be given and shared to help your parish celebrate God’s mercy in prayer opportunities from Mass to Taizé prayer services. Father John Thomas Lane, SSS is a member of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers and is pastor of his home parish, the Roman Catholic Community of Saint Paschal Baylon, Highland Heights, OH. He is a noted author and workshop presenter. His regular column is found in Emanuel Magazine, contributed to Sourcebook for Seasons (2012, 2013 & 2017) and is the best selling author of, Guide for Celebrating Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass is published by LTP. Dimension: Professional Theology B-19 What is sin in today’s world—is it still relevant? In this “Year of Mercy”, when much of the discussion centers around acceptance and love, do we still recognize what is considered sin? We are called to love all the people we encounter, as Christ loves us. How does that look when we talk about sin and sinning? Can we separate the sin from the person, can we call people to higher ground while still practicing mercy? Beth Kolenda-Spencer is the Director of Faith Formation at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Grand Rapids. Beth is a lifelong resident of the Grand Rapids area and has worked in the diocese for 30 years. Dimension: Professional Theology

B-20 Best Practices in Rural and Small Town Youth Ministry Rural and small town ministry and ministry at combined or clustered parishes has a unique set of opportunities and challenges. This workshop will discuss best practices for collaborating among churches and communities; design, planning and scheduling activities; communicating with teens, parents and community partners; and ideas on how to bring different communities together to effectively minister to teens. Miranda Kloostra and Natalie Klackle are the youth ministers at the clustered parishes of St. Charles in Greenville, and St. Joseph-St. Mary in Belding. They love Jesus, small town life and the opportunity to share the Gospel with the teens and young adults of Greenville and Belding. B-21 Ways to use the Pflaum Gospel Weeklies Explore the Pflaum Gospel Weeklies Faith Formation Program, Pre K-Grade 8, a catechetical program that combines complete doctrinal catechesis with the liturgical life of the Church. We will discuss the flexibility of this and how it can be used in a wide variety of catechetical models and situations—a basal series, a home study program, for lifelong catechesis, RCIA for children, and a supplemental resource. Free samples will be provided. Matt Lekan is a Regional Manager for Pflaum Publishing Group and has worked in Catholic publishing for over nine years. He has conducted workshops across the country on catechetical methods and resources. Dimension: Methodology (Evangelization) 20 Parish Ministry & Catechetical Conference

B-22 Formation of Children’s Character and Conscience Our country is in a profound crisis, of decency, of civility, of character. What can we as educators do to address the cultural assault on families and the lack of conscience development in our children? This workshop will provide a framework for fruitful discussion addressing the needs of families today through a look at the seven classic strengths of character (virtues) and their opposite weaknesses. Sister Mary Paul Moller, FSE, LMFT, LCPC, RPT-S is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. She has given presentations on a wide variety of topics including Creative Play Therapy, Using Play as a Diagnostic Tool, Childhood Depression & Suicide and Parenting with the Virtues. Dimension: Methodology (Evangelization) B-23 Recruiting, Forming, Nurturing RCIA Sponsors This workshop is for RCIA directors who wish to put on their own sponsor training sessions or it can be used to actually train RCIA sponsors. Explores traits one seeks in an RCIA sponsor, tips for recruiting, a spirituality of hospitality, and an overview of the characteristics unique to each of the four stages of the catechumenate and how the sponsor’s role changes as catechumens and candidates move through the process. Pete Ries is the RCIA Director at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and St. John Church and Student Center in East Lansing, Michigan. He is the former Director of Catechesis and Director of Evangelization, RCIA and Adult Faith Formation for the Diocese of Lansing. Dimension: Evangelization B-24 Faithful Love in an Unfaithful Age Jesus is sitting in Cathedral Square and there are those tempting him, saying: Is it lawful to define marriage however you wish? Jesus, responding , says… Dr. Dennis Marshall is a professor of Theology at Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI. Dimension: Professional Theology

B-25 Teaching Faith Through Fairy Tales Teaching the Catholic Faith to the younger generation through the use of various children’s stories. Sandy Neff and Jamie Gustin are both in Lay Dominican formation. Both are from Muskegon. Sandy is the Employee Resource Coordinator at Health West and Jamie is a 1st grade teacher with Beach Elementary, Fruitport Schools. Dimension: Methodology (Evangelization) 21 Parish Ministry & Catechetical Conference

B-26 Transitioning to Family Centered Faith Formation for Parish Leaders While working as a parish catechetical leader, Patrice Spirou implemented a program that first and foremost focused on fostering faith within Catholic homes. Parents being their children’s primary catechists was at the heart of this approach and it spread like wildfire! In this workshop, Patrice will share her experiences and present a variety of models and methods for those interested in learning about options for transitioning to family centered faith formation. Patrice Spirou is Assistant Director of Religious Education in the Office of Formation & Discipleship in the Archdiocese of Atlanta where she is a passionate advocate for family centered faith formation. Patrice is also a wife and mother of four, and has more than twenty-five years of experience ministering and teaching in Catholic schools and parishes. Dimension: Methods (Evangelization) B-27 Leading People in Prayer 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. Father Chris Rouech is pastor of St. Pius X in Grandville and has served as director for the diocesan Office for Worship. Dimension: Spirituality B-28 Mercy at Work This session will explore the meaning and application of the corporal works of mercy in our lives. We will employ examples from the lives of saints and other holy people from history and contemporary times. Mary Vaccaro is the Spiritual Care Coordinator at Gentiva Hospice. Dimension: Spirituality B-29 Encourage Catholic Families to Be Strong We need to encourage each family to be strong in faith. That’s easier said than done! How do we do that in the home, from the classroom, or from the pew? This workshop takes the concept of Strong Catholic and gives it colorful expression with examples and brainstorming to take to your particular situation. Come! Be inspired while being an inspiration. Dianna Rottiers is Pastoral Associate at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Comstock Park. Dianna and her husband have three adult children, raise puppies for Paws with a Cause, and enjoy traveling, biking and craft beers. Toni McKay is Pastoral Minister at Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Ionia. She and her husband John are avid campers, love to take road trips, and cherish family time with the kiddos and grand-kiddos. Dimension: Evangelization (Methodology)

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B-30 How to Reach Parents through Children’s Ministries The presenter will lead participants through a discussion of ways we as catechetical leaders and catechists/teachers can help parents grow, strengthen, and/or build a relationship with Jesus Christ. Using every day activities, email, social media and programs will be brought up in addition to participant’s own experiences. Our parishes and schools are called to evangelize hearts, to help people know Jesus; when parents are already bringing their children to us, more than half the challenges are already accomplished, but not completed. Ricardo Valdez is the Director of Faith Formation at St. Francis de Sales in Holland. He and his family moved to West Michigan in 2014 from Maryland where he served as the DFF for over 6 years. Ricardo is passionate about creating environments that encourage a personal relationship with Christ and support the growth and strengthening of intentional disciples. Dimension: Evangelization (Methodology) B-31 Music, Liturgy and Children: Singing in the Kingdom of God. This hands-on workshop will explore basic principles of liturgical music with children. Topics will include: how to choose appropriate repertoire for masses and other prayer services, how to involve children in liturgical music and what is the basic list of hymns every young Catholic should learn. Dennis Rybicki is the Director of Liturgical Music for the Diocese of Grand Rapids. He is a campus minister and the Director of Choral Music at Catholic Central High School. He is currently a candidate for the Permanent Diaconate. Dimension: Evangelization/Methodology B-32 Suicide in todays world: the MYTH, LIES and the FACTS In the past 20 years suicide in the world has grown at such a fast pace that it has become the 3rd leading cause of death in many of the age brackets. Today with the vast and always changing ways to communicate with one another a new problem has started with “Bullyside” (Committing suicide to get away from the constant harassment of being bullied on line). Many people feel that this is no problem because “we all got bullied in school and didn't kill ourselves”. I hope to inform those who attend to understand the difference and help change others who believe this way. Caution: This workshop will discuss real people who took their own lives, their stories and the stories of those that they left behind. This can be very informative but at the same time very difficult for some people to be part of. Please pray on this before you sign up if you believe this workshop might give you hardship. Deacon Jeff Burns is a Catholic Deacon of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, Pastoral Associate at St. Bartholomew and St. Joseph. He has worked with families and schools affected by suicide for the past 3 years. Dimension: Evangelizatrion

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B-33 What does it mean to have a Spirituality/Spiritual Life? In this workshop, participants will look at what does it mean to have a spiritual life? Why is it so important to understand one’s own spiritual life as one who is called to share the faith with our youth? How does my Baptismal call to be prophet, king and priest influence my spiritual life? What do my students teach me about my own spiritual life? These are some of the questions that will be looked at through an interactive process. Sister Ann Walters, OP is a Grand Rapids Dominican with a background in elementary education, adult faith formation and spiritual direction. Presently she is serving as a Spiritual Director and Adult Faith Formation presenter and facilitator through Dominican Center at Marywood. Dimension: Spirituality B-34 Los Siete temas de la doctrina social de la Iglesia Also register A través de esta conferencia se les ayudara a los participantes a entender el rol importante de cada as A-31 uno de los cristianos para construir el reino de Dios a través de la construcción de una civilización mas justa. La doctrina social de la iglesia nos permite entender la sociedad y como podemos hacer el proceso de inculturación del Evangelio en nuestro propio tiempo. El Padre Garcia atendió sus estudios del seminario mayor en la Universidad de Santa Maria del Lago en Mundelein, IL donde obtuvo una Maestría en Divinidad. El Padre Garcia es actualmente el pastor de San Bartolomé en Newaygo y el pastor de San José en White Cloud Mi. Dimensión: Teología

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Session C | 3:15-4:30 p.m.

Sesión C | 3:15-4:30 p.m.

C-1 La Educación Espiritual De los Niños Parte II Ideas para la educación spiritual de los niños—Ideas para padres y educadores Zulema Moret es directora espiritual, Dominicana Asóciate, profesor a de Literatura en GVSU. Dimensión: Metodólogia C-2 Toda Buena Nueva Brota De La Fuente: Cristo El objetivo principal es conocer juntos a Jesús y arraigar vida con más verdad en su Palabra centrando nuestra vida en su persona de tal manera que nuestro compromiso como catequistas se viva con la convicción de que Cristo hoy responde también a las preguntas, problemas y necesidades mas profundas de toda persona y a los desafíos del mundo y la iglesia en estos tiempos. Padre Fabian Lopez Arias, mxy, sacerdote perteneciente al Instituto de Misiones Extranjeras de Yaruma (misionero javeriano de Yaruma) que ha trabajado como misionero en África Occidental, en Potosí Bolivia, Cuba y ahora es encargado de la animación misionera y laicado en las zona norte de Colombia. Dimensión: Espiritualidad C-3 Teología del Cuerpo TOB 101 Parte II

Teología del Cuerpo II a través de las enseñanzas del Santo Juan Pablo II nos preparamos para tener una inmersión de mente y corazón mientras aprenderemos sobre como hablar de la castidad con niños y jóvenes dependiendo de su desarrollo en etapas y edades. Veronica Quintino-Aranda lider Juvenil de la parroquia San José Obrero con una maestría como Trabajadora Social y andidata para la certificación de Teología del Cuerpo. Dimensión: Espiritualidad C-4 Como involucrar al joven en su propio proceso de aprendizaje Este taller se enfoca en técnicas para fomentar el liderazgo entre los jóvenes e involucrarlos en su propio proceso de aprendizaje para que puedan ser evangelizadores de otros jóvenes. Juan Carlos and Lizbeth Perez son parroquianos y ministros voluntarios de pastoral juvenil en SFX y OLG. Ellos han estado involucrados en la pastoral juvenil por 25 y 16 años respectivamente./ Dimensión: Metodología

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C-5 LECTIO DIVINA: Reconectando con un Tesoro de nuestra herencia católica. El nombre de “lectio divina” en latín significa lectura divina. Hace referencia a una manera de rezar con la Sagrada Escritura en nuestra tradición católica que se remonta a un Padre de la Iglesia en el siglo tercero llamado Orígenes. Venga a familiarizarse con esta forma de oración que de hecho es un Tesoro de la Iglesia que le ayudara a conectarse con la Palabra de Dios con efectos profundos, personales y comunales. El Padre René Constanza CSP es us religioso de la comunidad misionera del Apóstol San Pablo (Padre Paulista). El es el director ejecutivo del Centro de Información Católica en Grand Rapids, MI y ayuda con las celebraciones Litúrgicas de la Catedral de San Andrés. Dimensión: Espiritualidad C-6 The Church, the State, the Election, and Catholic Advocacy This workshop will discuss the true meaning of the “Separation of Church and State,” how to prayerfully consider casting a vote, and how Catholics can become advocates for current issues facing society as part of their baptismal call. Paul Stankewitz is a Policy Advocate with the Michigan Catholic Conference. He represents the Catholic Church before the State Legislature. Dimension: Evangelization C-7 How to Respect Life by Experiencing Mercy As Catholics in a ‘culture of death’ we are ever-more driven to promote and defend the sanctity of life, yet we battle temptations against our own sanctity and self-worth. Are you convinced of your own dignity? Do you love your neighbor as yourself? This workshop will include both time of reflection as well as group dynamics. Mary Pereira is Respect Life Coordinator for the Diocese of Grand Rapids. Although she was born and raised in Grand Rapids, she enjoyed seven years of missionary life during which she worked with youth and families in the U.S., Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. She is now happily married and undertaking the ’mission’ of raising three small children.

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C-8 Gospel Cliff Notes Are you new to reading or teaching the New Testament Scriptures? This workshop will help you navigate the differences between the 4 Gospels, footnotes, cross references, and how to use gospel parallels. You may want to bring your Bible. Diane Schoof is the Director of Religious Education at Holy Spirit in Grand Rapids, she has a BA in Theology from Aquinas College. Dimension: Professional Theology

C-9 Welcoming Families and Children into the Church—RCIA adapted for Children How do you welcome new or returning Christian families into your community? Do they know what to do or who to talk to? What do you teach them...everything? Nothing? During this workshop you will explore the process of RCIA for families bringing children over the age of seven to the Church for Baptism. The presenter will focus on these questions and others to help the group create a mock process that is unique to both the culture of a parish and the families they are welcoming and walking along beside. The goal of the process will of course be to evangelize therefore help families to know, love and serve the Lord and connect them to the prayer, work, and play of the parish. Ricardo Valdez is the Director of Faith Formation at St. Francis de Sales in Holland. He and his family moved to West Michigan in 2014 from Maryland where he served as the DFF for over 6 years. Ricardo is passionate about creating environments that encourage a personal relationship with Christ and support the growth and strengthening of intentional disciples. Dimension: Evangelization (Methodology) C-10 Spirituality of Ministering to Families for Parish Leaders and Catechists Ministry to families is a vocation to which all catechists are being called by the Holy Father and the Church. This workshop will help parish leaders and catechists to reflect spiritually on their roles and prepare for this vital mission.

Patrice Spirou is Assistant Director of Religious Education in the Office of Formation & Discipleship in the Archdiocese of Atlanta where she is a passionate advocate for family centered faith formation. Patrice is also a wife and mother of four, and has more than twenty-five years of experience ministering and teaching in Catholic schools and parishes. Dimension: Methods (Evangelization)

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C-11 RCIA-The Foundation of the Catechumenate For this workshop, the presenters will give an overview of the Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults. The main emphasis of the workshop, however, will be the Period of the Catechumenate. We will specifically focus on paragraph 75 no. 2 of the Rites book: “the catechumens learn to turn more readily To God in prayer, To bear witness to the faith, To keep their hopes set on Christ, To follow supernatural inspiration in their deeds, To practice love of neighbor, even at the cost of self-renunciation.” We will explore these five areas of the Christian life which lay the foundation of the Catechumenate. Diane Hamel has served the local Church in the Diocese of Grand Rapids for 30 years, working at St. Charles Parish in Greenville and St. Patrick Parish in Parnell as the Director of Faith Formation and Christian Initiation. Diane has a BA in Theology/Communications from Aquinas College. Beth Dake serves as the Director of Faith Formation at St. Philip Neri, Reed City and St. Anne, Paris. Beth holds a BA in Theology/Communication from Aquinas College, an MA in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University and a certificate in Spiritual Direction from Dominican Center in Grand Rapids. Dimension: Evangelization C-12 Mercy at Work This session will explore the meaning and application of the corporal works of mercy in our lives. We will employ examples from the lives of saints and other holy people from history and contemporary times. Mary Vaccaro is the Spiritual Care Coordinator at Gentiva Hospice. Dimension: Spirituality C-13 Fisher’s of High School Youth-Attracting Teens to Youth Ministry Youth ministers work really hard to put a great and really fun program together for their youth, each week. They setup fun games; an outstanding environment and they put together an even more outstanding catechetical presentation. They prayed for success all in an attempt to answer God’s call to lead teens closer to Him. Then, “only a few youth show up”. What happened? Why is this? “I promoted the night in the bulletin and in flyers, what else could I do”? How can I attract more teens to youth ministry functions”? This workshop will help answer these questions and more. We’ll discuss effective ways to attract youth to ministry, how to keep a sustained attendance and how to have continued growth. Rod Wood, after spending a lifetime in sales, in July 2012 he became the Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Confirmation Coordinator at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Byron Center. Dimension: Evangelization

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C-14 Creation Groaning: Reflections on ‘Laudato Si’ How are we called to be merciful to creation? This workshop will consider the question of how creation is “groaning” (Rom 8) in contemporary culture and Pope Francis’ response in Laudato Si’. Participants will have the opportunity to watch a 1/2 hour episode of a new 6-part documentary on Creation which presents case studies from around the country and examines them from the perspectives of science and faith. The group will then discuss the film in light of key principles in Laudate Si’, Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment. In this workshop we will introduce participants to the Pope’s encyclical and hope to inspire ways of living mercifully” in relation to creation.

Sister Damien Marie Savino, FSE a Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist living in Lowell, MI and working as Dean of Science and Sustainability at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. She holds a doctorate in Environmental Engineering and Masters degrees in Theology and Soil/Plant Science and is the writer for the new Salt and Light documentary series, Creation. Dimension: Evangelization C-15 Praying in Color Praying in color is a creative visual means of expressing oneself when words fail or when words call forth a fuller expression. Anyone can pray in color: children, men, women, the seasoned pray-er and the newcomer to prayer.

Annette Witte is a catechist and formation leader of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (a hands-on, Montessori approach to sharing the Catholic faith) in the Diocese of Grand Rapids and a long time Praying in Color enthusiast. Annette and her husband Joe have five children, and three grandchildren. Dimension: Spirituality C-16 Understanding the Healing Power of Presence—The Role of Those that Serve How do you serve in moments of despair? As servants, we often want to “fix” others problems. During this workshop you will learn why Prison and Jail ministry is not just for the few, rather a ministry for most. Discover ways to better understand the healing power of presence for those who suffer. Realize why fixing, may not always mean serving while the presenter shares her own journey with Epilepsy and Brain Surgery. This workshop is open to all those who serve. Tricia Worrell is the Program Director for the Prison and Jail Ministry for the Diocese. Tricia has a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology from Aquinas College. She and her husband Jeremy live in Grand Rapids and have four children Luke, Isaac, Maria and Abby Lou. Dimension: Spirituality

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C-17 Formation of Children’s Character and Conscience Our country is in a profound crisis, of decency, of civility, of character. What can we as educators do to address the cultural assault on families and the lack of conscience development in our children? This workshop will provide a framework for fruitful discussion addressing the needs of families today through a look at the seven classic strengths of character (virtues) and their opposite weaknesses. Sister Mary Paul Moller, FSE, LMFT, LCPC, RPT-S is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. She has given presentations on a wide variety of topics including Creative Play Therapy, Using Play as a Diagnostic Tool, Childhood Depression & Suicide and Parenting with the Virtues. Dimension: Methodology (Evangelization) C-18 That’s My Story and I’m Sticking to It: Simple, Sincere, Stunning Evangelization An encounter with Jesus changes everything. Come spend some quiet time reading and contemplating together the story of The Man Born Blind and his simple, sincere, and stunning story of faith. We will examine chapter nine of St. John’s Gospel and learn the secrets of evangelization and how to tell our story...and stick to it! DJ Florian is the director of pastoral services for the Diocese of Grand Rapids and is a graduate of the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family. He has served the Church for the past 30 years in a wide variety of ministry settings and in virtually every aspect of the catechetical enterprise and at every level: diocesan, parish, and academic. He is married with five children—four sons, a daughter and a daughter-in-law. Dimension: Spirituality and/or Evangelization C-19 How to Protect the Family Online How can parents, educators and pastors raise courageous kids to confront a sexualized culture? What tools can we give our children so that they navigate the digital world with purity and integrity? How can caring adults stay current on the latest apps and gadgets? In this workshop, we will answer each of these questions and give parents, educators, youth ministers and pastors the information, tools and encouragement they need in order to defend our precious children from online dangers and create safer environments in our parishes, schools and homes. Chris McKenna is the Educational Resource Manager for Covenant Eyes, creating content to educate and equip people in the fight against internet temptation. He is also the founder of protectyoungeyes.com, a free tool for parents where they can learn how to defend their kids from online dangers with app, device, and parental control information. Dimension: Evangelization (Methodology)

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C-20 Corporal Works of Mercy: “Instruct the Ignorant”. Hmm…what does that mean? Who is “Ignorant”? What techniques are most helpful? In this Year of Mercy, we are focusing on the Works of Mercy. How can we apply “Instruct the Ignorant” to the teaching environment? Jesus instructed His apostles to, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19-20) How does the Holy Spirit lead and teach through this ministry? Greg Sokolowski is a Master Catechist and a graduate of the Catholic Evangelization Training Center, Denver, CO that was founded in 1983 by the Sisters of the New Covenant. Cheryl Sokolowski has served as the Director of Faith Formation at Assumption BVM for 22 years. Dimension: Evangelization C-21 Understanding Jewish Belief and Practice Sts. John XXIII and John Paul II called the Jewish people our older brothers and sisters in faith, and Pope Benedict called them our fathers in faith. The more we understand the Jewish faith and way of life, the deeper we understand our own Catholic Faith. This overview of Jewish history, belief, prayer, ritual, and way of life aims to help participants make connections between Judaism and Catholicism to facilitate understanding between our faiths and insight into the roots of Catholic belief and practice for catechists. John Graveline is Faith Formation Director at St. Luke University Parish in Allendale. He has a Master’s degree in Theological Studies from the John Paul II Institute in Washington D.C. and over 20 years of catechetical ministry experience. Dimension: Spirituality C-22 Encourage Catholic Families to Be Strong We need to encourage each family to be strong in faith. That’s easier said than done! How do we do that in the home, from the classroom, or from the pew? This workshop takes the concept of Strong Catholic and gives it colorful expression with examples and brainstorming to take to your particular situation. Come! Be inspired while being an inspiration.

Dianna Rottiers is Pastoral Associate at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Comstock Park. Dianna and her husband have three adult children, raise puppies for Paws with a Cause, and enjoy traveling, biking and craft beers. Toni McKay is Pastoral Minister at Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Ionia. She and her husband John are avid campers, love to take road trips, and cherish family time with the kiddos and grand-kiddos. Dimension: Evangelization (Methodology)

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C-23 Teaching Faith Through Fairy Tales Teaching the Catholic Faith to the younger generation through the use of various children’s stories. Sandy Neff and Jamie Gustin are both in Lay Dominican formation. Both are from Muskegon. Sandy is the Employee Resource Coordinator at Health West and Jamie is a 1st grade teacher with Beach Elementary, Fruitport Schools. Dimension: Methodology (Evangelization) C-24 Suicide in todays world: the MYTH, LIES and the FACTS In the past 20 years suicide in the world has grown at such a fast pace that it has become the 3rd leading cause of death in many of the age brackets. Today with the vast and always changing ways to communicate with one another a new problem has started with “Bullyside” (Committing suicide to get away from the constant harassment of being bullied on line). Many people feel that this is no problem because “we all got bullied in school and didn't kill ourselves”. I hope to inform those who attend to understand the difference and help change others who believe this way. Caution: This workshop will discuss real people who took their own lives, their stories and the stories of those that they left behind. This can be very informative but at the same time very difficult for some people to be part of. Please pray on this before you sign up if you believe this workshop might give you hardship. Deacon Jeff Burns is a Catholic Deacon of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, Pastoral Associate at St. Bartholomew and St. Joseph. He has worked with families and schools affected by suicide for the past 3 years. Dimension: Evangelization C-25 Why Do They Do That?!? More than 10 percent of U.S. children live with a parent with alcohol problems, according to a 2012 study. How can a teacher/catechist ignore this? What can you do to support children and families? How does this affect Parish and School Religious Education and Youth/Adult Ministries? Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups meet in over 130 countries to help families and friends of problem drinkers recover from the impacts of a loved one’s drinking. This workshop will explore the changes that can occur in families and individuals with meaningful support. Donna Francisco is a retired DRE with experience in all levels of Faith Formation. Currently, she serves as Literature Coordinator for Grand Rapids Al-Anon. Paul McGuiness is currently the Coordinator of Public Outreach for Grand Rapids Al-Anon and serves as an Alateen Sponsor. Dimension: Evangelization

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C-26 Moving Toward a Year Round Catechumenate We continue to hear that “year round” is the preferred approach to the RCIA. How would one do that in a small parish? How is it possible with a small or no RCIA team? This workshop explores concrete approaches to this pastoral challenge. Pete Ries is the RCIA Director at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and St. John Church and Student Center in East Lansing, Michigan. He is the former Director of Catechesis and Director of Evangelization, RCIA and Adult Faith Formation for the Diocese of Lansing. Dimension: Evangelization C-27 The Potential of a Story-Formed Soul Every person we encounter is walking through the pages of his own story. The more we understand the essence of a story, the more we understand how we fit into the story of faith, our family, and our country. Learn how to utilize the Story Elements, the Gospels, and your own stories to enrich the lives of others. Jessica Schaub has a M.Ed. In Education and uses it daily in homeschooling her four children. She writes Christian fiction and fantasy novels for teens and young adults, hoping to share the truth of the Gospel through stories with those who have never been shown the beauty of the faith. Dimension: Spirituality

C-28 Praying with Mother Teresa Next year will be the 20th anniversary of Mother Teresa’s death in Calcutta and she was just declared a saint on September 4, 2016. The power of her mercy to the poor and hurting continues to inspire us. And her faithfulness through her dark night of the soul can give us light in our own darkness. What gentle words can she share with us today, this saint of mercy and goodness? This session will provide an overview of her life, her prayer, and her silence about the silent treatment of God to her after she moved into the streets of Calcutta for over fifty years. Mother Teresa is a great example of faithfulness, loving God no matter what.

Sister Diane Zerfas, OP has been a Dominican for 47 years, teaching and preaching. She currently serves as Coordinator of the Center for Spirituality at Dominican Center, forming spiritual directors and giving presentations on mystics, prayer, spirituality and Dominican Life. Dimension: Spirituality

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C-29 Music, Liturgy and Children: Singing in the Kingdom of God This hands-on workshop will explore basic principles of liturgical music with children. Topics will include: how to choose appropriate repertoire for Masses and other prayer services, how to involve children in liturgical music and what is the basic list of hymns every young Catholic should learn. Dennis Rybicki is the Director of Liturgical Music for the Diocese of Grand Rapids. He is a campus minister at Catholic Central High School and director of choral music. He is a candidate for the Permanent Diaconate. Dimension: Evangelization C-30 More Bible Science: all knowledge proceeds from God “I shall not conceal a science that was before me revealed by the grace of God; I shall not keep it to myself,” St. Albert the Great wrote. Come and learn a new set of simple to slightly complex science experiments to enhance your catechesis and engage your students. Participants need not have attended last year’s class, and will receive a handout with those experiments as well. It should be a periodically good time. Amanda Dodge is a Communications professor at Baker College, a 2nd grade certified catechist at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Shelby, a journalist, graphic designer, crafter, wife of a car guy, and mother to two bright, busy and beautiful boys. She knows she has nothing without God and is thankful to pray often for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

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Exhibitors Aquinas College Brenda Hennink & Garvey Blake Baker Book House Chris Cuffman & Tristan Green Catholic Distance University Sr. Mary Margaret Ann Schlather & Ruth Mullane Catholic Charities West Michigan Rebecca Ryan Catholic Schools Diocese of Grand Rapids Annalise Laumeyer, Afton Caterina, Stephanie Grey and Hayden Pomper

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Ryan Foley Dominican Center at Marywood Emily Durkee eCatechist.com & faithalivebooks.com Dan Pierson Franciscan Life Process Center Marcia Foote

Holy Family Radio Deacon Jim Thorndill Jessica Schaub Author Jessica Schaub Lighthouse Catholic Media Tom Carpenter Loyola Press

Carol Kelly & Carol Dreps Pflaum Publishing Group Matt Lekan RCL Benziger Paul Schroeder Rosary Bracelets by Janie Janie Woods

Sadlier Dennis Birgio Saint Mary’s Press Sandy Rigsby

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