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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180112T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180112T143000
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SUMMARY:A Practical and Hopeful Response to Pornography - Adam Fuselier
DESCRIPTION:A Practical and Hopeful Response to Pornography\nHow can youth ministers\, teachers\, and campus ministers offer teens an attractive and compelling solution to address the issue of pornography? Adam will share information about ACT\, is a teen-centered community built around formation and virtue training. This community seeks to bring healing to a hurting culture. \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/practical-hopeful-response-pornography-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:20180112T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180112T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T151330
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SUMMARY:Teaching to Strengths: Serving All God's Children with Love and Hope - Carrie Freyer
DESCRIPTION:Teaching to Strengths: Serving All God’s Children with Love and Hope\nWe will explore creative ways to teach Catholic concepts for all children\, but especially children with autism and special needs. In this formational workshop\, a variety of models of inclusion\, effective teaching methods\, best practices\, and strategies will be shared that benefit catechists and teachers. \nCarrie Freyer is the Sales & Marketing Curricula Specialist for Loyola Press. She has worked at Loyola for fourteen years marketing elementary curriculum products as well as helping serve parishes and schools in a variety of roles. Prior to joining Loyola\, Carrie worked in ministry as a Catholic school teacher and catechist for over ten years. Carrie resides in Chicago with her family. \nSponsored by Loyola Press \nMEETING LOCATION: LAKEVIEW ROOM
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/teaching-strengths-serving-gods-children-love-hope-carrie-freyer/
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:20180112T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180112T143000
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SUMMARY:Faith Strong : Finding Hope in Catholic School - John Braham
DESCRIPTION:Faith Strong – Finding Hope: Bearing the Cross of Bereavement in the Catholic School\nIn the timeframe of one calendar year\, Opelousas Catholic School endured the death of five students and two staff members in unrelated events.  Despite the most difficult circumstances\, Opelousas Catholic has managed to turn these tragedies into triumph.  With faith and focus\, the school has assisted students and faculty in coping with these losses and has managed to grow into a stronger faith community.  John Braham\, the Campus Minister\, will share how they dealt with and now plan for tragedy. \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/faith-strong-finding-hope-catholic-school-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:20180112T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180112T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T151330
CREATED:20171018T011931Z
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SUMMARY:Catechesis and the Catechumenate - Mary Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:Catechesis and the Catechumenate\nHow do the four pillars of Christian formation from the RCIA weave together to form a catechetical process unique to catechumenal ministry\, a process that can inspire all of our catechetical activity in 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. \nThis talk is sponsored by World Library Publications \nMEETING LOCATION: HILTON GARDEN INN
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/catechesis-catechumenate-mary-birmingham/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 4535 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, LA\, 70065\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180112T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180112T143000
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SUMMARY:Student Ministry in the High School - Thomas Baier
DESCRIPTION:Student Ministry in the High School\nThis presentation will describe the Student Ministry  Team at Brother Martin High School.  It will present the mission of the team\, how it is selected\, trained\, and maintained throughout the school year. \nThomas Baier\, Campus Minister at Br. Martin High School for six years.  Religion Dept. Co-department Chair for two years.  Religion Department Chair at Ursuline Academy for 11 years.  Campus Minister at Ursuline Academy for two years. He was born and raised in NJ and educated at Catholic\, parish run elementary and high school. Thomas has B.A. from the University of Arizona in 1987 and an M.A. in Theological Studies from Notre Dame Seminary in 2010. \nMeeting Room 1
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/student-ministry-high-school/
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:20180112T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180112T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T151330
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SUMMARY:Friday Keynote Address - Dr. Tim Hogan
DESCRIPTION:“The Gift of Cultural Hurricanes: Embracing the Transforming Forces of Post-Modern Culture”\n  \nMultiple global forces have combined to create a cultural hurricane that is pounding and often washing away ancient bridges of human connection. These forces are fundamentally changing the landscape of family life\, and\, importantly\, radically changing what families need from us in ministry. Using sociological research as well as his own work as a therapist and frequent workshop leader\, Dr. Hogan will help us to understand this new landscape. \nMore info about Dr. Tim Hogan.
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/friday-keynote/
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:20180111T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180111T153000
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SUMMARY:Leadership Thursday - Dr. Rayas and Dr. Paprocki
DESCRIPTION:This day is designed for principals\, clergy\, lay ecclesial ministers\, and other leaders in schools and parishes.  Today’s catechetical leader faces unparalleled challenges and complexities in proclaiming the Gospel to a world that is often distracted\, divided\, and despairing. Disciples of Jesus\, however\, are equipped with a message of hope! \nWe will begin Leadership Thursday with a Leadership Luncheon\, courtesy of Loyola Press.  Then\, in an interactive session\, Verónica Rayas\, PhD\, and Joe Paprocki\, DMin\, will identify mindsets and strategies for effective catechetical leadership that will bring hope for the 21st century and beyond. \nMore info. \nTHE GO! CONFERENCE THANKS LOYOLA PRESS FOR THEIR PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP OF LEADERSHIP THURSDAY.
URL:https://go4th.faith/session/leadership-thursday/
LOCATION:Pontchartrain Center\, 4545 Williams Blvd\, Kenner\, Louisiana\, 70065
CATEGORIES:Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference,Leadership Thursday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archdiocese of New Orleans":MAILTO:aharbison@archdiocese-no.org
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