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SUMMARY:Parables of the 21st Century - David Wilson
DESCRIPTION:Parables of the 21st Century\nOnce upon a time . . . Stories engage people! Jesus used stories to engage our minds and hearts! But ever find that the parables in Scripture are a bit out of reach for our students?  Come listen to the new parables of the 21st Century. These old and new stories will guarantee to teach a lesson while taking the listener on a journey of faith. Prepare to be engaged\, challenged\, and moved to make a difference in the lives of our students and everyone with whom we interact. \nDavid Wilson is the author of “A Practical Guide for Imparting the Faith.” He has a Masters degree in Theology from Notre Dame Seminary\, 28 years experience in faith formation\, 19 years experience as DRE\, and 10 years experience as Youth Director.  He has been a conference presenter to groups as large as 2500 people and Diocesan master catechist for religious education program. \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 1\n 
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/parables-21st-century-david-wilson/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T161500
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
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SUMMARY:When Hope Doesn't Feel Good - Mikki Sciba
DESCRIPTION:When Hope Doesn’t Feel Good\nPeople can be anxious\, depressed\, and overwhelmed\, especially our young people. Many are looking to escape the harsh reality of our world and our own problems by finding earthly distractions instead of pursuing true hope . Genuine hope requires that we abandon these “false” worldly hopes and entrust everything to our Father without settling for anyone or anything less. In this will we discover our happiness in God and can assist those in our care to do the same. \nMikki Sciba graduated from Benedictine College in Atchison\, KS in 2005 with a B.A in Religious Studies\, Philosophy\, and Youth Ministry.  For the past ten years she has worked as a high school theology teacher.  She currently teaches  9th grade Theology and act as campus minister in Beaumont\, TX where she lives with her husband and three children. \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 5\n 
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/hope-doesnt-feel-good-mikki-sciba/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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SUMMARY:Generation A: Making Things Matter to the “Whatever” Teen - Katie Prejean McGrady
DESCRIPTION:Generation A: Making Things Matter to the “Whatever” Teen\nThe pervasive attitude among many teens is: I don’t care. We should see “Generation A” not as apathetic\, lazy\, or useless\, but as vibrant souls in need of a challenge. We are charged with engaging with and inspiring them to meet the Lord\, who can transform their hearts. How we operate in our classrooms\, with our youth groups\, in our parish communities\, and even among our families must be accessible and available to Generation A. \nKatie Prejean McGrady is a passionate teacher\, youth minister\, author\, and speaker who travels across the country using her unique style of “theological comedy” with audiences ranging in size from 10 to 10\,000. McGrady is the freshman theology teacher and assistant campus minister at St. Louis Catholic High School in Lake Charles\, Louisiana. She has her bachelor’s degree in theology from the University of Dallas and is working on her masters in theological studies from the Augustine Institute. \nSponsored by Ave Maria Press \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 2
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/generation-making-things-matter-whatever-teen-katie-prejean-mcgrady/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T161500
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
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SUMMARY:Actions SPEAK Louder than Words - Mamie Perry
DESCRIPTION:Actions SPEAK Louder than Words- Inclusion for those with Difficulties Communicating\nThrough this interactive presentation\, participants will focus on the inclusion of those who are non-verbal in meaningful inclusion in the church.  This program will provide essential resources & practical methods to build a foundation for communication\, Catholic Identity development\, expression\, abstract concepts of Spirituality\, unite everyone to be successful in educating those who are unable to communicate\, and the opportunity to discover and fulfill the vocations God has for each one of us. \nCertified Educational ASL Interpreter\, oral interpreter\, closed captionist\, and advocate for the Deaf.  D.R.E. at St. Joseph’s Church in Patterson\, Louisiana. Over the past 18 years she has been a catechist\, retreat director\, youth minister\, music minister\, and developed a deaf ministry. She is an advocate in a diverse spectrum of interpreting including judicial\, medical\,  and emergency response\, participated in research for accreditation criteria for certification\, worked as an interventionist. \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 4
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/actions-speak-louder-words-mamie-perry/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T161500
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SUMMARY:Saints for the World - Dr. Tom Neal
DESCRIPTION:Saints for the World: Discovering Anew the Secular Mission of the Laity\nThe Second Vatican Council offers the Church a radical vision of lay holiness rooted in the “secular genius” that is proper and peculiar to the lay faithful. While so much worthy emphasis has been placed on formation for priesthood\, religious life and various forms of lay ecclesial ministry\, there has been relatively little investment in forming the laity for their God-given baptismal mission to transform culture and society and become “secular saints.” I will share this vision with application. \nDr. Tom Neal  presently serves as Academic Dean and Professor of Spiritual Theology at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans\, Louisiana. He has worked for twenty years in adult faith formation as a DRE\, an Adult Faith Formation Director as well as serving as the director of a catechetical institute. He has led dozens of retreats\, given hundreds of talks and have taught theology for 15 years. He received a Masters in Systematic Theology from Mount St Mary U. and a PhD in Religion from Florida State U. \nSponsored by Notre Dame Seminary’s Institute for Lay Ecclesial Ministry \nMEETING LOCATION: LAKEVIEW ROOM
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/saints-world-dr-tom-neal/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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SUMMARY:BEING a Catechist vs. WORKING AS a Catechist - Sr. Patricia McCormack IHM\, Ed.D.
DESCRIPTION:BEING a Catechist vs. WORKING AS a Catechist\nEnrich your personal commitment to Jesus and affirm your catechist-vocation. Consider the threefold aspects of your call: (1) witnessing (2) mentoring and (3) teaching. This presentation will consider Pope Francis as a pre-eminent catechist and it will offer practical\, easy-to-imitate ideas. \nDr. Patricia McCormack\, IHM\, is an international formation-education consultant and presently Program Director at the IHM Office of Formative Support for Parents and Teachers in Philadelphia.  Her 30 years in education includes both classroom and administration experience.  She is the author of numerous articles and several books.  In addition to her publications\, Sr. McCormack’s full-time ministry includes conferences and retreats for parents\, teachers\, and catechists. \nSponsored by IHM Office of Formative Parenting–  Sisters\, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary\, Immaculata\, PA. \nMEETING LOCATION: HALL C
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/catechist-vs-working-catechist-sr-patricia-mccormack-ihm-ed-d/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T161500
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the Liturgical Year in Your Classroom - John Collins
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the Liturgical Year in Your Classroom: Sing a Song of Seasons\nCelebrating the liturgical year doesn’t have to be a separate lesson\, because it can be integrated each week in your faith formation class.  From Advent to Ordinary Time we remember and celebrate our Salvation story in the person of Jesus.  John will share ideas\, music\, and activities for integrating the liturgical year in your classroom and planning without taking away from other instructional goals and lessons for the year. \nJohn is a retired elementary school principal\, former Director of Curriculum\, and elementary school teacher. He is also a former DRE and catechist. John worked with Sadlier in the northeast for many years\, and now he is a full-time National Religion Consultant. He is a keynote speaker and presenter at both national and regional congresses. His presentations always bring the practical and realistic to catechesis with his experience as both a professional educator and catechetical leader. \nSponsored by: William H. Sadlier\, Inc. \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 6
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/celebrating-liturgical-year-classroom-john-collins/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T161500
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SUMMARY:The Wonders of Weird - John Braham
DESCRIPTION:The Wonders of Weird\nThroughout history ALL PEOPLE have issues with things in life that they feel hold them back from greatness\, but when we look closely\, what some people consider weaknesses really turn out to be great strengths.  Throughout our church history\, God turned to flawed people to set in motion the greatest love story ever told.  Teachers will discover a new attitude of letting God lead while at the same time gain confidence in the unique way God created them to be true  disciples of Christ. \nJohn Braham has been in Catholic education for 18 years and has been the Campus Minister at Opelousas Catholic School for the last 14 years.  He graduated from St. Pius X Catholic High School in Atlanta Georgia as well as Spring Hill College of Mobile\, Alabama with a minor in Theology.  He is a Master Catechist in the Diocese of Lafayette\, Louisiana.  He has worked with Youth Ministry for the last 18 years speaking at various schools and leading youth retreats around the Lafayette\, La area. \nSponsored by – Our Sunday Visitor \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 3
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/wonders-weird-john-braham/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T161500
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T030933Z
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SUMMARY:Evangelization and Faith Formation in the Precatechumenate - Mary Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:Evangelization & Faith Formation in the Precatechumenate\n\nThis session will unpack the period of pre-Catechumenate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and the faith formation intended by the rite. We will explore the vision of the period – that evangelization and conversion of heart are primary to the context and make practical applications for the parish \nMary Birmingham is the director of music\, liturgy\, and Christian Initiation at Ascension Catholic Community in Melbourne\, Florida.  A graduate of St. John University’s School of Theology\, Collegeville\, Minnesota\, with an Masters of Arts in Theology and Liturgy.  Mary is also a team member for the North American Forum on the Catechumenate and is a known presenter on a national and diocesan level in the areas of initiation\, sacramental and liturgical catechesis across the United States and Canada. \nSponsored by World Library Publications. \nMEETING AT HILTON GARDEN INN
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/evangelization-faith-formation-precatechumenate-mary-birmingham/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 4535 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, LA\, 70065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T220755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T230328Z
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SUMMARY:Forming Families of Faith and Hope: Catholic Social Teaching and the Domestic Church
DESCRIPTION:Forming Families of Faith and Hope: Catholic Social Teaching and the Domestic Church\nSaint John Paul II wrote that it was within “the family” that people receive their “first formative ideas about truth and goodness and [learn] what it means to love and to be loved\, and thus what it actually means to be a person.”   It is within the family that Catholics learn to bring hope to a hurting world. This workshop will explore the critical role Catholic social teaching can play in strengthening the domestic church. \nDr. Kristin Witte has taught in a Catholic elementary school\, worked as a college campus minister\, parish youth minister\, and for the Archdiocese of Baltimore as the coordinator of pastoral care and social justice. Having earned three master’s degrees\, Kristin completed her Doctorate in Ministry with an emphasis in Pastoral Counseling from the Catholic University of America. Kristin currently serves as the coordinator of Catechetical and Catholic Educational Engagement at CRS. \nSponsored by Catholic Relief Services \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 4
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/forming-families-faith-hope-catholic-social-teaching-domestic-church/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
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SUMMARY:Saved By Hope - Mikki Sciba
DESCRIPTION:Saved by Hope\nThe virtue of hope responds to our human desire and quest towards attaining true happiness. Christian hope does not exist in a faith that is purely informative\, but genuine hope is performative. The one who has this hope lives differently! Hope brings about a transformation of our lives and a daily active commitment to what leads us to true happiness\, which is union with God.  This presentation will explore Pope Benedict’s Spe Salvi and the “settings” for learning and practicing this hope. \nMikki Sciba graduated from Benedictine College in Atchison\, KS in 2005 with a B.A in Religious Studies\, Philosophy\, and Youth Ministry. For the past ten years she has worked as a high school theology teacher. She currently teaches  9th grade Theology and act as campus minister in Beaumont\, TX where she lives with her husband and three children. \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 5
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/saved-hope-mikki-sciba/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T211350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T230513Z
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SUMMARY:4 Steps to Jesus - Katie Prejean McGrady
DESCRIPTION:4 Steps to Jesus: A Field Guide on the Journey of Faith\nTalking and listening to Jesus\, going to Him in the Sacraments and giving of yourself to others made in His image and likeness are the four critical steps that must be taken day by day to move forward in the journey of faith. Designed to be relatable and easily accessible\, 4 Steps to Jesus is geared toward people who want answers to  seemingly simple questions and need guidance as they search for answers\, and then also want to discover practical ways to share these steps with young people today. \nKatie Prejean McGrady is a passionate teacher\, youth minister\, author\, and speaker who travels across the country using her unique style of “theological comedy” with audiences ranging in size from 10 to 10\,000. McGrady is the freshman theology teacher and assistant campus minister at St. Louis Catholic High School in Lake Charles\, Louisiana. She has her bachelor’s degree in theology from the University of Dallas and is working on her masters in theological studies from the Augustine Institute. \nSponsored by Ave Maria Press \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 2
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/4-steps-jesus-katie-prejean-mcgrady/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T210653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T230603Z
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SUMMARY:Spirituality of the Catechist - Dr. Tom Neal
DESCRIPTION:Spirituality of the Catechist: The Importance of Prayer\, Liturgy and the Interior Life\nCatechists need to cultivate a lively spiritual life\, rooted in the Word of God\, if they are to be effective stewards of God’s mysteries. Using stories and practical examples\, I will explore the mysteries of grace\, the Liturgy and the interior life of prayer that are the soul of the spiritual life.  I will offer specific ideas on how catechists can take the next best step every day to grow in the life of the Spirit and discover in their ministry a source of personal enrichment. \nDr. Tom Neal  presently serves as Academic Dean and Professor of Spiritual Theology at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans\, Louisiana. He has worked for twenty years in adult faith formation as a DRE\, an Adult Faith Formation Director as well as serving as the director of a catechetical institute. He has led dozens of retreats\, given hundreds of talks and have taught theology for 15 years. He received a Masters in Systematic Theology from Mount St Mary U. and a PhD in Religion from Florida State U. \nSponsored by Notre Dame Seminary’s Institute for Lay Ecclesial Ministry \nMEETING LOCATION: LAKEVIEW ROOM
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/spirituality-catechist-dr-tom-neal/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T205056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T230809Z
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SUMMARY:Shift Parents from the Parking Lot to Participation - Sr. Patricia McCormack\, IHM\, Ed.D.
DESCRIPTION:Shift Parents from the Parking Lot to Participation\nWhy do some parents rely on religious education programs to be the primary providers of faith formation for their children?  How can catechists move parents from the parking lot to fuller participation?  This presentation will provide practical\, applicable\, inspirational and compassionate insights for “backdoor” evangelizing. \nDr. Patricia McCormack\, IHM\, is an international formation-education consultant and presently Program Director at the IHM Office of Formative Support for Parents and Teachers in Philadelphia.  Her 30 years in education includes both classroom and administration experience.  She is the author of numerous articles and several books.  In addition to her publications\, Sr. McCormack’s full-time ministry includes conferences and retreats for parents\, teachers\, and catechists. \nSponsored by IHM Office of Formative Parenting–  Sisters\, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary\, Immaculata\, PA. \nMEETING LOCATION: LAKEVIEW ROOM
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/shift-parents-parking-lot-participation-sr-patricia-mccormack-ihm-ed-d/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T054927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T230838Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting Teens on Their Turf - Amanda Livermore
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Teens on Their Turf: Utilizing Specialized Retreats to Inspire Hope\nBy breaking out of the class retreat model\, we are able to significantly impact the spiritual lives of teens through a variety of retreat settings. This creative approach allows opportunities for all students to meet Christ and develop a personal relationship with him. This breakout session will provide ideas and examples of innovative high school retreats which meet teens on their turf. \nAmanda Livermore\, Director of Mission Effectiveness for Bishop Moore Catholic HS\, enhances Catholic faith for students\, faculty\, alumni\, and families within her community. She has worked for the Diocese of Orlando supporting Campus & Young Adult Ministry\, Marriage Preparation\, and Missions. She studied psychology at Samford University and earned her Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University\, New Orleans. As a wife and mother\, she sees the importance of a strong domestic church. \nSponsored by William H. Sadlier\, Inc. \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 1
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/meeting-teens-turf-amanda-livermore/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T054219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T230906Z
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Responsive Parishes - Dr. Tracey Lamont
DESCRIPTION:Young Adult Responsive Parishes:  Hope in Times of Uncertainty\nYoung adults trying to form meaning amid the plurality and ambiguity of contemporary culture. Church leaders have an opportunity to embrace this spiritual quest by creating young adult responsive parishes.  This presentation uses the spiritual quest of young adults as a framework to help guide them beyond relativistic ways of thinking and towards the development of a mature understanding of what it means to live out their faith and embrace social justice in a pluralistic society. \nTracey Lamont is an Assistant Professor of Religious Education at Loyola Institute for Ministry at Loyola University\, New Orleans. She earned her doctorate  in Religion and Religious Education from Fordham University and  specializes in youth and young adult ministry and religious education.  Before coming to Loyola University\, Tracey worked in parishes as a youth and young adult minister\, coordinated Confirmation programs\, and taught for secondary and post-secondary schools. \nSponsored by Loyola Institute for Ministry \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 3
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/young-adult-responsive-parishes-dr-tracey-lamont/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T052129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T230935Z
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SUMMARY:Hope: Real-World Solutions for the Interpersonal Challenges of Parish Service - Lorraine Hess
DESCRIPTION:HOPE: Real-world Solutions for the Interpersonal Challenges of Parish Service\nIn order to be a true pastoral leader\, one must have the right toolbox. Much like those who work in human resources\, those who work in pastoral ministry must communicate effectively with clergy\, other ministries\, and parishioners – but always in the context of our mission of discipleship\, and love of God and neighbor. This workshop explores proven techniques for getting along with other members of parish leadership\, finding patience when working with volunteers\, and tips for avoiding burnout. \nLorraine Hess is a singer\, song writer\, and music minister born and raised in New Orleans\, Louisiana.  She grew up in a family of Jazz and Cajun musicians\, and her writing is strongly influenced by her New Orleans heritage.  She is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Institute for Ministry in New Orleans.  She has served the church in music since age 16\, and she is the Music Ministry Director at Divine Mercy Parish in Kenner\, LA. \nSponsored by World Library Publications \nMEETING LOCATION: HILTON GARDEN INN
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/hope-real-world-solutions-interpersonal-challenges-parish-service-lorraine-hess/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T034842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T231103Z
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SUMMARY:GO! Be Missionaries of Hope! - Tanya Cenac
DESCRIPTION:GO! Be Missionaries of Hope!\nUsing as a foundation the Aparecida Document\, written at the conclusion of the 2007 Congress of Latin America and Caribbean Bishops\, as well as other missionary documents\, we will see that in our encounter with Christ\, hope is born!  However\, how does one encounter Christ?  How does one keep their hope alive in this world and how does one share Christ and this hope with others?  These questions will be discussed and practically addressed n in order to help us become Missionaries of Hope! \nTanya Cenac is the associate director for the Missionary Childhood Association of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.  She received her Bachelor of Arts in Theology while playing Division I Basketball at Creighton University in Omaha\, Nebraska\, and her Masters in Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville\, Ohio.  She has led foreign mission trips to India\, Spain\, Mexico\, Honduras\, Puerto Rico\, and Belize. \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 6
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/go-missionaries-hope-tanya-cenac/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T033702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T231130Z
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SUMMARY:Engaging Parents in Sacramental Catechesis Part 2 - Shelly Bole
DESCRIPTION:Engaging Parents in Sacramental Catechesis Part  2\nWe say it time and again\, “How do we involve parents and families in catechesis?” Sacramental formation is a unique doorway to engage and involve families in the faith formation of their children. The question is how to get them through the doorway! Part 2 of this series will focus on sacramental retreats for parents and child/teen. \nShelly Bole grew up in the Central Plains of Oklahoma and Kansas. Her first ministry career was in Youth and Young Adult Ministry. After getting tired of sitting on the floor and not able to rebound from lock-ins\, Shelly moved to playing with adults in Catechist Formation. Her degrees are from Newman University with a BS in Pastoral Ministry and a MTS in theology. Shelly has worked as the Director of Catechesis for the Diocese of Shreveport for the past five years. \nMEETING LOCATION: HALL A
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/engaging-parents-sacramental-catechesis-part-2-shelly-bole/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T215224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T231156Z
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SUMMARY:A Future Full of Hope - Dr. Joseph White
DESCRIPTION:A Future Full of Hope: What Current Research Says about Keeping Kids Catholic\nWe have known for some time that young people are leaving the Church in alarming numbers. New research gives us insight into why they are leaving and how we can better build a foundation of faith that will promote lifelong engagement and discipleship. \nDr. Joseph White is a Clinical Psychologist\, author and National Catechetical Consultant. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Graduate Certificate in Theology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. Dr. White is the author of 10 books and numerous articles on catechesis and ministry. He is a frequent guest on Catholic radio and television. Dr. White maintains a blog for catechists at www.SharingCatholicFaith.com . \nSponsored by Our Sunday Visitor \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 2
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/future-full-hope-dr-joseph-white/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T214812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T231720Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of Unfounded Hope: A True Story - Fr. Sidney Speaks
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Unfounded Hope: A True Story\nThis workshop/talk is a concerted effort to invite the listener into the life and world of someone who dramatically fought the downward pull of hopelessness with the manifested presence of divine grace\, which gave birth to a newfound hope. However\, the goal of the presentation is to not only recount this powerful journey and epic battle of a soul…but to spark through the Spirit\, a sense of one’s own journey of struggle and effort to discover God’s beautiful “unfounded hope”. \nSidney Speaks is a native of Baltimore\, and oldest of nine\, from the beautiful union of the late Sidney Oscar and Lillie Speaks. At the age of 16\, Sidney felt the call of priesthood. Two years later\, he entered the Josephite Fathers formation program in New Orleans\, LA. After graduating from Xavier University in 1994\, he went to Washington\, DC\, and received the Master of Divinity degree in 1999 from Dominican House of Studies. He was ordained a Josephite priest on Dec. 4\, 1999. \nMEETING LOCATION: LAKEVIEW ROOM
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/power-unfounded-hope-true-story-fr-sidney-speaks/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T054540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T231800Z
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SUMMARY:Hope In The Vision - Amanda Livermore
DESCRIPTION:Hope In The Vision: The Power of our Catholic Identity to Transform Our Ministry\nIn parish and school ministry\, itÂ’s easy to get bogged down with logistics\, losing sight of the vision which should be inspiring and guiding us. Through engaging stories\, practical applications\, and spiritual encouragement\, this keynote presentation will highlight the power of hope in the way we approach our mission while motivating participants to GO back to their communities ready to evangelize and ignite hope. \nAmanda Livermore\, Director of Mission Effectiveness for Bishop Moore Catholic HS\, enhances Catholic faith for students\, faculty\, alumni\, and families within her community. She has worked for the Diocese of Orlando supporting Campus & Young Adult Ministry\, Marriage Preparation\, and Missions. She studied psychology at Samford University and earned her Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University\, New Orleans. As a wife and mother\, she sees the importance of a strong domestic church. \nSponsored by William H. Sadlier\, Inc. \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 1
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/hope-vision-amanda-livermore/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T053402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T231829Z
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SUMMARY:Children of the Light - Blessie La Scola
DESCRIPTION:Children of the Light: The Pre-Catechumenate Period with Children\nWe\, the Church\, are to welcome and invite those children who have not yet been baptized\, have come to an age of understanding\, and are of catechetical age to be a part of the process of faith formation. This session for RCIA ministers\, directors of faith formation\, and catechists will introduce you a method of creative new ways to draw on your own faith experiences as you prepare children to receive the sacraments of initiation through the RCIA as adapted for children. \nBlessie La Scola entered into the full communion of the Roman Catholic Church in 1976. Since 1978 she has been active in the areas of catechesis\, sacramental preparation\, and faith formation through the process of Christian initiation in the Diocese of San Jose.  For over 25 years she has served adults\, youth\, and children in the RCIA\, as well as serving on the Catechumenate Committee for the diocese and has mentored lay leaders in implementing or developing the RCIA process in their parish. \nSponsored by World Library Publications \nMEETING LOCATION: HILTON GARDEN INN
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/children-light-blessie-la-scola/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 4535 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, LA\, 70065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T051657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T231858Z
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SUMMARY:Missionary Catechists: Sharing Hopeful Gifts for Ministry - Kathleen Hendricks
DESCRIPTION:Missionary Catechists: Sharing Hopeful Gifts for Ministry\nCatechists might not consider their classrooms missionary territory but so it is. The role and responsibility of the catechist to share the Good News with others requires the same gifts of the Holy Spirit that nudged the early disciples out of the upper room and into the world as they began their mission of evangelization. Join us as we consider how to put two of these gifts – knowledge and wisdom – to good use in our catechetical efforts and to shine hope into the lives of those we catechize. \nKathy Hendricks is the National Catechetical Consultant for William H. Sadlier and a contributing writer for their materials\, including a weekly blog. Kathy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education\, a Master’s degree in Adult Christian Community Development\, and certification as a spiritual director. Kathy is the author of several books and has over 35 years experience in diocesan and parish catechetical and pastoral ministry. \nSponsored by William H. Sadlier \nMEETING LOCATION: HALL C
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/missionary-catechists-sharing-hopeful-gifts-ministry-kathleen-hendricks/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T050633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T231941Z
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SUMMARY:Hope for a Confused Culture - Adam Fuselier
DESCRIPTION:Hope for a Confused Culture\nThis presentation would focus on the need to lead teens to an understanding that their identity is based only in relationship with God. In a culture that continues to encourage teens to choose their own identity\, it is important that we provide clarity. Theology of the Body shows us that\, rather than being defined by what we do\, who we are as men and women has already been decided by our loving God and he has inscribed the call to love within our bodies. \nAdam Fuselier is the Program Director for Dumb Ox Ministries\, a Catholic non-profit organization that brings St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body to thousands each year in creative and dynamic ways. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Theology from Ave Maria University in 2011 and is currently completing his Master’s degree in Theology at the Augustine Institute. Adam has journeyed with many young men as they have sought to integrate St. John Paul II’s teachings into their personal lives. \nSponsored by Dumb Ox Ministries \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 6
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/hope-confused-culture-adam-fuselier/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T044537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T232031Z
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SUMMARY:Too Young to Go Forth? Engaging Youth in Global Issues through Faith - Kevin Foy
DESCRIPTION:Too Young to Go Forth? Engaging Youth in Global Issues through Faith\nYoung people want to go forth and change the world. This session will share methods and resources to engage young people as agents of Christian encounter who respond in faith to a world in need. We will provide practical ways for you to help them make personal connections between their lives and their global neighbors\, explore Scripture and Church Teaching in meaningful ways\, and take action to live GodÂ’s mission locally and globally in response to the pressing issues of our time. \nKevin directs the Maryknoll Society’s efforts to support and resource Catholic educations and diocesan schools systems. He has more then fifteen years experience ministering to and with ethnically and economically diverse communities across the United States\, has worked as a middle school teacher and curriculum consultant in multiple dioceses\, and has led mission immersion experiences in North\, Central\, and South America. He holds a Master’s in Education from the University of Notre Dame. \nSponsored by Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 3
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/young-go-forth-engaging-youth-global-issues-faith-kevin-foy/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T041952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T232115Z
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SUMMARY:Praying Our Lives: Hope for the Restless Heart - Becky Eldredge
DESCRIPTION:Praying Our Lives: Hope for the Restless Heart\nDo you ever feel like something is missing in life? Do you ever feel like you are on a hamster wheel trying to keep up with lifeÂ’s rapid pace? Do you wonder how will I find rest in the busyness of life? Do you seek a deeper meaning and purpose for your life? If so\, this talk is for you. Learn how God speaks to us through our restlessness and yearning for more. Learn practical ways to pray your life to help calm the restlessness within and find rest\, love\, healing\, meaning\, and joy. \nBecky is an Ignatian-trained spiritual director\, retreat facilitator\, and writer.  She is the author of the book Busy Lives and Restless Souls. Becky holds a Masters in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University New Orleans with a focus on Christian Spirituality. She has a Certificate of Spiritual Direction from Spring Hill University\, a Masters of Education and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Louisiana State University.  In 2014\, she completed the Ignatian Preached Retreat Practicum. \nSponsored by Loyola Press \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 5
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/praying-lives-hope-restless-heart-becky-eldredge/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T041056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T232155Z
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SUMMARY:Forming Young People for Holiness and Hope - Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo
DESCRIPTION:Forming Young People for Holiness and Hope\nThe Culture of Ambitious Multitaskers and the Challenge to Forming Young People for Holiness “The more you can do\, the better.” This maxim of our modern lives is one into which we form and educate our young people. But does our prizing of ambitious multitaskers actually work against the hope of growing in holiness? By broadly analyzing college admissions cultures\, digital media cultures\, resume cultures and the like\, we will begin to reimagine how a change in priorities and practices can stop hindering and start promoting the goals of Christian formation. \nLeonard J. DeLorenzo\, PhD\, teaches theology at the University of Notre Dame\, where he works in the McGrath Institute for Church Life. He is the author of Witness: Learning to Tell the Stories of Grace that Illumine Our Lives (Ave Maria Press\, 2016)\, Work of Love: A Theological Reconstruction of the Communion of Saints (Notre Dame Press\, 2017)\, and the forthcoming What Matters Most: Empowering Young People for Life’s Big Decisions (Ave Maria Press\, 2018). His expertise ranges from theology and spirituality\, to philosophy and ethics\, and to pedagogical strategies and pastoral practice. DeLorenzo served for 13 years as director of Notre Dame Vision\, where he was responsible for forming college students as leaders in ministry and designing faith formation conferences for teenagers. He lives in South Bend\, Indiana\, with his wife\, Lisa\, and their five children. \nSponsored by Ave Maria Press \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 4
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/forming-young-people-holiness-hope-dr-leonard-delorenzo/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T094500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T104500
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20170816T024042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T221024Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Keynote Address - Brian Butler
DESCRIPTION:Signs of Hope: Evangelization and Transformation\nAlthough we are confronted with cultural hurricanes\, HOPE endures.  Pope Francis has reminded us that “Hope is both an anchor (cf. Heb 6:18-19) giving us security amid the storms of life\, and a ‘sail’ driving us forward towards the safe harbor of eternal life.” Come along for a voyage that will help us to recognize God’s hand at work in the storms and the silence. Through Scripture\, stories\, and song\, this presentation will inspire us\, with the help of God’s grace\, to GO! Build a Future of Hope! \nMore Info about Brian. \n 
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/saturdaykeynoteaddress/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference,Keynote Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180112T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T032152
CREATED:20171018T215601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T232301Z
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SUMMARY:Hope for the World - Dr. Joseph White
DESCRIPTION:Hope for the World: Helping Kids and Teens Embrace the Fullness of Catholic Social Teaching\nCatholic Social Teaching transcends the boundaries of politics and secular ideologies. In a society that is highly polarized\, how can we form children and teens to proclaim and live the beauty of Catholic teaching\, from caring for all creation to defending the life and dignity of the human person? Dr. Joseph White\, catechist and child psychologist\, will offer 5 practical ways to form learners who live the faith. \nDr. Joseph White is a Clinical Psychologist\, author and National Catechetical Consultant. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Graduate Certificate in Theology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. Dr. White is the author of 10 books and numerous articles on catechesis and ministry. He is a frequent guest on Catholic radio and television. Dr. White maintains a blog for catechists at www.SharingCatholicFaith.com. \nSponsored by Our Sunday Visitor \nMEETING LOCATION: ROOM 2
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/hope-world-dr-joseph-white/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Breakout Sessions,Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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