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Workshop
Session 1
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Knott Academic Center
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Mission...Possible!
Ms. Kathy Brown
How are we educating and inspiring people to be builders
of peace and voices of justice?A look at strategies for integrating
justice into catechesis for adults and children, why it is essential,
and how it shapes us as missionaries.
Audience: Leaders,
Catechists, Youth Ministers
Clock hours: Catechist: C Youth Ministry: C
Kathy Brown, MATh, is the
Director of Community Engagement at Catholic Relief Services in
Baltimore. In over 30 years of working in the Church, Kathy has served
in a variety of positions: Director of Institutes and team member for
the North American Forum on the Catechumenate, a parish Pastoral
Associate with responsibility for initiation ministries, diocesan
director of liturgy, RCIA and evangelization, director of Diocese of
Phoenix office of Peace and Justice. Kathy has numerous publications
and is an international speaker on catechesis, liturgy and justice.
2
Is there Life After Easter in the
RICA?
Ms. Patricia Barbernitz
RCIA does not end at Easter; nor does
it begin after Labor Day. Let’s explore the four periods of RCIA, with
special focus on the dynamics of Precatechumenate and Mystagogia. Done
well, these two periods are perhaps most important in retention of newly
initiated Catholics.
Audience: Catechists,
RCIA Teams
Clock hours: Catechist: C Youth Ministry: C
Patricia Barbernitz has
ministered in the areas of evangelization and initiation for over 25
years. She has served on parish, diocesan and national levels, and is
the author of three books and several articles on these topics. Pat's
experiences and stories make her message both practical and inspiring.
She is currently Associate for Evangelization at St. John the Evangelist
Parish in Columbia, Maryland.
3 "Do You Believe This?"
Dcn.
Loren Mooney, St. Patrick, Cumberland
How do we
move from hearing the words of Jesus to truly believing them? A closer
look at how faith develops in believers of all ages.
Audience: Catechists, Middle School Youth Ministers
Clock hours: Catechist: B Youth Ministry: B
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Jesus has been Raised! A First
Century Perspective
Rev.
Jim Donohue, C.R.,
Mount St. Mary’s
University, Emmitsburg
What might this have meant to people
in first century Palestine? We will investigate the Jewish background
of belief in the resurrection. This will provide the context to
interpret what it means when the early disciples proclaim that Jesus has
been raised from the dead.
Audience:
Catechists, Youth Ministers
Clock hours: Catechist: D Youth Ministry: D
Fr. Jim Donohue is the Theology
Department Chair and associate professor of Theology at Mount St. Mary's
University in Emmitsburg, MD. He has a Ph.D. from C.U.A. in
Systematic Theology and belongs to the Congregation of the Resurrection.
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Teenagers! You love 'em... But how
do you manage 'em?!
Ms. Michelle Smetanik
Effective management of youth begins with self confidence
and creative instruction. Lessons should focus on the teenagers'
personal self discovery as well as their comfort level and relationships
with peers and adults. Know yourself... then lead your teenagers!!
Audience: Youth Ministers
Clock hours: Catechist: N/A Youth Ministry: C
Michelle Smetanick is a 6th grade
science teacher at Baker Middle School in Damascus, Maryland She
has taught in Montgomery County Public Schools, at both middle and high
school levels, for 13 years. She is a curriculum writer and trainer of
teachers as well. Michelle has been a youth minister for 10 years
and is currently ministering at St. Peter's in Libertytown, Maryland.
6
Roll
the Stone Away: Really Rising with Christ*This
workshop is repeated in the afternoon session
Rev. Dominique Peridans
We so often wonder what we are to
expect of the Risen Lord, and what changes in our lives His presence
ought to make. Take this “mini-retreat” to reflect on the meaning of
the Resurrection for your life or ministry.
Audience: All
Clock hours: Catechist: A Youth Ministry: A
Fr. Dominque Peridans is Associate Pastor
at St. John the Evangelist, Frederick.
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The Great Fifty Days
Ms. Mary Poffenbarger
Alleluia! Jesus is Risen! Let us not
miss this opportunity to continue celebrating the Alleluia's of these
days. In this workshop we will look at activities designed to keep
Easter alive in our catechetical sessions, households and parishes.
Audience: Elementary
Catechists, Parents/Guardians
Clock hours: Catechist: C Youth Ministry: N/A
Mary Poffenbarger is a professional catechist in
the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Her present ministry is as a pastoral
services Liaison for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. She holds a
masters degree in Religious Education and a Certificate in Pastoral
Communications. Mary has taught at all levels, including courses in
catechetics at Mount St. Mary's and has presented workshops in parishes in both
states. She is a member of NPCD and NCCL.
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Proclaiming the Word Part I:
Foundations
Ms. Renee Bhatia
A primary way we receive the
life-giving Word of God is through the proclamation at Mass. In this
workshop we will explore the role of the lector, the spirituality of
proclamation, and the practical skills needed to be an effective lector.
Audience: Lectors
Clock hours: Catechist: N/A Youth Ministry:
N/A
Renee Bhatia, MDiv. is a lector at
Christ the Redeemer parish in Sterling, Virginia. She has worked in
the catechetical ministry on both parish and diocesan levels in the
Archdioceses of Chicago and Atlanta. She currently works as a
freelance writer and speaker. Renee lives in Virginia with her
husband and three children.
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Liturgy Update
Rev. Robert Jaskot, S.T.L., Archdiocese of
Baltimore
An update on recent
developments in liturgy, including the revision of the
General
Instruction of the Roman Missal,
and the issuance of the instruction,
Redemptionis Sacramentum.
We will consider the background, the issues, and some of the changes
called for by these documents.
Audience:
Catechists, Youth Ministers, Liturgy Volunteers
Clock hours: Catechist: D Youth Ministry: D |
Monsignor
Opening
– Keynote
Keynote:
Roll the Stone Away