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SUMMARY:Saturday Keynote | Dr. Jo Ann Paradise
DESCRIPTION:That They May Be One\nWe live in such a divided world. We live in a divided Church. Often our own families are divided.  And yet we hear the words of Jesus\, “I pray… so that they may all be one\, as you\, Father\, are in me and I in you\, that they also may be in us.” It seems to be a broken human tendency to blame others for the division. How seriously do we hear the call of Jesus to die to self—to die to the need to blame? We will explore the spiritual journey that seeks to root out the source of our division. This journey demands a purity of heart that lets go of blame\, offers and seeks forgiveness and desires reconciliation.  This path to the fullness of life is not just for our own sake but that the world may know and believe that in Christ alone we are one. \nDr. Jo Ann Paradise is the National Consultant for Our Sunday Visitor Publishing and Program Editor for Encounter With Christ\, sacrament preparation program. She served as a catechetical leader in the Diocese of Pittsburgh for 32 years\, a teacher at the grade school and high school levels in Catholic schools as well as an adjunct faculty member of several universities.  Jo Ann holds a BS in Education from Carlow University\, an MA in Theology from Duquesne University\, and a D.Min in Spirituality from the Graduate Theological Foundation. \nThank you to Our Sunday Visitor for their sponsorship of Dr. Jo Ann Paradise as a Keynote Speaker at the 2019 Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference.
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/saturday-keynote-dr-jo-ann-paradise/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
ORGANIZER;CN="Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference":MAILTO:aharbison@arch-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190112T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
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SUMMARY:Saturday
DESCRIPTION:7:30 – 8:45 Registration/Exhibit Hall\n8:45 – 9:00 Proceed to Hall A for Opening Prayer\n9:00 – 9:45 Opening Prayer/Welcome – Archbishop Aymond\n9:45 – 10:45 Keynote – Dr. Joann Paradise\n10:45-11:00 Break/Exhibit Hall\n11:00 – 12:00 Breakout sessions 400s\n12:00 – 1:30 Lunch/Exhibit Hall\n1:30 – 2:30 Breakout sessions 500s\n2:30 – 3:00 Exhibit Hall\n3:00 – 4:00 Breakout Sessions 600s\n4:00 – 4:30 Exhibit Hall\n4:30 – 6:00 Closing Mass
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/saturday/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
ORGANIZER;CN="Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference":MAILTO:aharbison@arch-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190111T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
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SUMMARY:Friday Keynote | Jason Angelette
DESCRIPTION:First We Come\, Then We Go!: Fostering Unity in a Divided World\nUnity is not some lofty ideal but rather something that is real regardless of any hurt\, difference\, or conflict that seems to divide us.  Jesus prayed multiple times that we may all be one as He is one with the Father (cf. John 17:11\, 21). This unity\, even amongst the greatest challenges\, is first brought about through union with God\, and then union with others. That is why in Mark’s Gospel Jesus’ first words are to “Come” (Mark 16:15). Through God’s grace let us dive deeper in this invitation to come to our Lord\, to learn from Him\, abide in Him\, so that we can GO! out into the world and foster true unity! \n  \nJason Angelette is Co-Director for the Faith & Marriage Ministry of the Willwoods Community\, along with his wife Elise. \nJason received a Masters in Theological Studies from the Pope John Paul II Institute on Studies of Marriage and Family at Catholic University in Washington\, D.C.. His ministry experience includes high school campus ministry\, teaching theology at the high school and college level\, working on and speaking at various retreats and events nationwide\, as well as co-host of a weekly television program on WLAE entitled “Issues & Faith” for 8 years. \n  \nThank you to the Wildwoods Community for their sponsorship of Jason Angelette as a Keynote Speaker at the 2019 Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference.
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/friday-keynote-jason-angelette/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
ORGANIZER;CN="Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference":MAILTO:aharbison@arch-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190111T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
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SUMMARY:Friday
DESCRIPTION:7:30 – 8:45 Registration/Exhibit Hall\n8:45 – 9:00 Proceed to Hall A for Mass\n9:00 – 10:00 Mass – Archbishop Aymond\n10:00 – 10:30 Welcome/Conference Introduction\n10:30 – 11:30 Keynote – Jason Angelette\n11:30 – 1:00 Lunch/Exhibit Hall\n1:00 – 2:00 Breakout sessions 100s\n2:00 – 2:30 Exhibit Hall\n2:30 – 3:30 Breakout sessions 200s\n3:30 – 4:00 Exhibit Hall\n4:00 – 5:00 Breakout Sessions 300s
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/friday/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
ORGANIZER;CN="Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference":MAILTO:aharbison@arch-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190110T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
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SUMMARY:William H. Sadlier\, Inc. Leadership Thursday
DESCRIPTION:The complex demands on diocesan\, parish and Catholic school leaders requires flexible and innovative ways to serve parishioners\, students and families.  This begins with transformation at a personal level and radiates outward through the development of relationships and processes that invite others to a similar transformation.  This special day for ministerial leaders will examine three stages of spiritual transformation – awakening\, purification\, and generativity – essential to opening ourselves further to God’s grace and guidance.  Through lively interaction\, personal reflection\, and shared experiences\, leaders will leave with a better appreciation for their own call to transformation as well as practical ideas to bring to their ministry. \nOur presenters\, Kathy Hendricks and Steve Botsford\, will collaborate in offering an interactive and dynamic afternoon that will include personal spirituality and transformation as well as application to their ministries. \n  \nKathy Hendricks is the National Catechetical Consultant for William H. Sadlier and a contributing writer for their programs. Kathy offers presentations across the country on catechesis\, spirituality\, and family and is the author of several books\, including Seeking Spiritual Balance in Off-Kilter Times. Kathy holds a Master’s degree in Adult Christian Community Development and certification as a spiritual director. \nSteve Botsford is a National Religion Consultant for Sadlier Publishing. He is a convert to the Catholic faith and earned a Master of Religious Education degree from Loyola University\, New Orleans. He also holds a Church Management certificate from Villanova University. Steve is a master catechist in the Archdiocese of Atlanta and has served over 10 years in parish ministry as a youth minister and DRE. \n  \nLunch is included as part of the schedule. \n  \nThank you to William H. Sadlier\, Inc.  for their sponsorship of Leadership Thursday for the 2019 Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference.
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/william-h-sadlier-inc-leadership-thursday/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
ORGANIZER;CN="Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference":MAILTO:aharbison@arch-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190110T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190110T190000
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SUMMARY:Thursday
DESCRIPTION:8:00 – 9:00 Registration\n9:00 – 10:00 Mass in Hall A (Mass is included in the schedule for Liturgy and McGrath events)\n9:00 – 3:00 McGrath Institute Day: Teaching at the Interface between Science & Religion (Includes lunch)\n9:00 – 12:30 WLP Liturgy and Music pre-conference event\n12:30 – 5:00 William H. Sadlier\, Inc. Leadership Thursday (Includes lunch)\n5:00 – 7:00 Exhibit Hall Grand Opening/Happy Hour
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/thursday/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
ORGANIZER;CN="Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference":MAILTO:aharbison@arch-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190110T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190110T150000
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SUMMARY:McGrath Institute Day | Science and the Catholic Faith
DESCRIPTION:  \nTeaching at the Interface Between Science & Religion\n  \nThe Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference is excited to host a unique opportunity for Catholic educators to hear from members of Notre Dame University’s McGrath Institute for Church Life where they will address topics in science and religion. \n  \nRecent studies have identified conflict between science and faith as a key issue affecting young Catholics. This daylong program of the Vatican award-winning Science and Religion Initiative of the University of Notre Dame equips science teachers\, lay ecclesial ministers\, and catechists to fruitfully integrate faith and reason in school and parishes. Insightful presentations on the Church and science\, the Galileo Affair\, and the biblical creation accounts are followed by breakout sessions offered by veteran science and religion teachers on integrating theology and science in Catholic education. \n  \nAmong those presenting will be: \n\nDr. Christopher Baglow: Director\, Science and Religion Initiative\, McGrath Institute for Church Life\, University of Notre Dame\nDr. Stephen Barr: Professor of Physics and Astronomy\, University of Delaware\nDr. Cory Hayes: Senior Professor of Philosophy and Theology\, St. Joseph Seminary College\n\nMass at 9:00 a.m. and lunch are included as part of McGrath Institute Day. \n  \nClick here for a full schedule for the McGrath Institute Day at the Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference.
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/mcgrath-institute-day-teaching-interface-science-religion/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
ORGANIZER;CN="Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference":MAILTO:aharbison@arch-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190110T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
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SUMMARY:World Library Publications Liturgy/Music Pre-Conference Event
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference will start inspiring\, educating\, and forming religious education and faith formation leaders before its traditional Leadership Thursday afternoon start with a special “pre-conference” event\,  sponsored by World Library Publications\, that features talks and performances by four of the top Catholic music composers in the country. \nFollowing Mass at 9:00 AM on Thursday\, January 10th\, New Orleans-native Lorraine Hess\, Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference musical director and composer of “One Lord\, One Faith\,” the Conference theme song\, will be joined by John Angotti\, Craig Colson\, and James Wahl to share some of their work and provide suggestions and best practices for catechetical leaders and liturgical ministers. \nClick on an artist’s name to learn more about their biography!\nThanks to the enormous generosity of World Library Publications\, this pre-conference event is free of charge for Conference participants.\n  \n \n\n\nLorraine Hess is a Catholic singer\, songwriter\, music minister\, and recording artist born and raised in New Orleans. As mentioned above\, Lorraine is the Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference music director and the composer of the conference theme song. She grew up in a family of jazz and Cajun musicians\, and her writing is strongly influenced by her South Louisiana heritage. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University\, and holds a Master of Pastoral Studies degree from Loyola Institute for Ministry at Loyola University New Orleans. She has served the Church in music since age 16\, and is currently the Music Ministry Director at Divine Mercy Parish and a cantor and choir director of the Youth Mass at St. Catherine of Siena\, both in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Lorraine and her husband\, Rob\, have been married since 1990\, and are recipients of the St. Louis Medallion Award for service to the Archdiocese of New Orleans. They are proud parents of four sons\, her greatest vocation. \nLorraine has released five solo albums of original liturgical and sacred music: We Shall Be Healed (2008); Child of God (2010); Cradle in Bethlehem (2012)\, produced by Ed Bolduc; and As I Pray (2015) and Glorify Him (2018)\, both produced by World Library Publications. Her music can also be found in WLP’s CD compilations More Voices as One I\, II\, and III. \n\n\nJohn Angotti is a full time music missionary. He travels throughout many parts of the world providing inspirational music and witness to all ages through concerts\, workshops\, retreats\, missions\, conferences\, and liturgies. John is originally from Clarksburg\, West Virginia\, and now resides in Memphis\, Tennessee with his wife and two children. He is a graduate of West Virginia University and the U.S. Military School of Music\, where he was a member of the U.S. Navy Band as lead vocalist. John received his Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago in 2013. \nJohn’s message is clear: There is hope\, healing\, and truth with the love of God. His music expresses hope and love for those longing for a deeper relationship with God. “My passion is to not only provide music for worship\, but music that sings of the true witness of my experience of Christ in my life\, that leads me to the table in faith. I have found that people relate through both music and testimony. All of us have a cross\, even though we may try to hide it. But there is no hiding place from God\, who is with us all the time.”\n \n\n \nCraig Colson has been a music and liturgy director in the Phoenix area since 1993. He provides music suggestions and writes articles for the Life Teen liturgy planning guides. Skilled in piano\, guitar\, voice\, percussion and drums\, he has served in the Diocese of Phoenix at many diocesan events. \nCraig is the Music & Liturgy Director at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Phoenix\, Arizona and ministers along with his wife\, Kristen. They have been featured as speakers on programs for Life Teen music conferences and National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) conventions. Craig’s latest contemporary liturgical album published with WLP is I Am the Way. He has also recorded a contemporary psalm collection CD\, Fill Us with Your Love (Spirit and Song) as well as his first album\, A Better Place\, which is available on iTunes. \nMarried since 1998\, Craig\, Kristen and their two children\, live in Glendale\, Arizona. \n\n\nJames Wahl was first inspired to write Catholic children’s music when his two oldest children were in preschool. His desire to pass on the faith to his sons in a lively\, energetic way led to the composition of his first original song\, “Jonah”\, and fifteen years later\, he is now recording and presenting as well. James currently serves as Director of Music at the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi\, in Raleigh\, NC\, where he resides with his wife\, Tami\, and four boys. Before moving to the east coast\, he ministered at parishes in California and Arizona\, including the Cathedral of Phoenix. When he is not studying to complete his Master’s of Liturgical Music Composition from St. John’s University in Minnesota\, James can be found hiking\, enjoying the Carolina coastline\, and watching Lakers games.
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/world-library-publications-liturgy-music-pre-conference-event/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
ORGANIZER;CN="Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference":MAILTO:aharbison@arch-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T161500
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T161500
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T225310Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T161500
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
CREATED:20171018T210351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T225339Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T161500
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
CREATED:20171018T205547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T225401Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T225434Z
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://go4th.faith/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Copy-of-Leadership-Sunday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T161500
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
CREATED:20171018T034107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T225534Z
UID:2744-1515856500-1515860100@go4th.faith
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://go4th.faith/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Copy-of-Leadership-Sunday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T161500
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
CREATED:20171018T030933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T225604Z
UID:2728-1515856500-1515860100@go4th.faith
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://go4th.faith/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Copy-of-Leadership-Sunday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
CREATED:20171018T220755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T230328Z
UID:2850-1515852000-1515855600@go4th.faith
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://go4th.faith/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Copy-of-Leadership-Sunday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
CREATED:20171018T214112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T230423Z
UID:2836-1515852000-1515855600@go4th.faith
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://go4th.faith/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Copy-of-Leadership-Sunday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
CREATED:20171018T211350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T230513Z
UID:2823-1515852000-1515855600@go4th.faith
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://go4th.faith/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Copy-of-Leadership-Sunday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
CREATED:20171018T210653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T230603Z
UID:2819-1515852000-1515855600@go4th.faith
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://go4th.faith/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Copy-of-Leadership-Sunday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
CREATED:20171018T205056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T230809Z
UID:2811-1515852000-1515855600@go4th.faith
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://go4th.faith/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Copy-of-Leadership-Sunday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
CREATED:20171018T054927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T230838Z
UID:2797-1515852000-1515855600@go4th.faith
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://go4th.faith/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Copy-of-Leadership-Sunday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
CREATED:20171018T054219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T230906Z
UID:2793-1515852000-1515855600@go4th.faith
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://go4th.faith/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Copy-of-Leadership-Sunday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
CREATED:20171018T052129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T230935Z
UID:2783-1515852000-1515855600@go4th.faith
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:20260525T090957
CREATED:20171018T034842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T231103Z
UID:2746-1515852000-1515855600@go4th.faith
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://go4th.faith/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Copy-of-Leadership-Sunday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
CREATED:20171018T033702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T231130Z
UID:2742-1515852000-1515855600@go4th.faith
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://go4th.faith/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Copy-of-Leadership-Sunday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
CREATED:20171018T215224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T231156Z
UID:2842-1515841200-1515844800@go4th.faith
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://go4th.faith/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Copy-of-Leadership-Sunday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180113T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T090957
CREATED:20171018T214812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T231720Z
UID:2840-1515841200-1515844800@go4th.faith
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:20260525T090957
CREATED:20171018T054540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T231800Z
UID:2795-1515841200-1515844800@go4th.faith
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://go4th.faith/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Copy-of-Leadership-Sunday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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