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Overview
The Department of Family Catechesis would like to invite all Parish Catechetical Leaders to bring thier catechists in the areas of
Childrens Catechesis, Youth Evangelization, & RCIA/Adult Faith Formation to our Catechist Congress January 8th, 2011.
Following the lead of previous Catechist Congresses the entire day
will be devoted to the spiritual enrichment and on-going formation of
those who serve as catechist. See the list of classes for complete details.
Goals
The Catechist Congress seeks to affirm and build up Catechists by:
1) Offering sessions focused on on-going faith formation, faith
enrichment, and catechetical methodology.
2) Providing an opportunity for prayer and fellowship with other
Catechists throughout the Diocese of Phoenix.
3) Providing dynamic speakers that affirm and challenge catechists
to grow in their love of Christ and service to His Church.
For Pastors
Volunteer catechists play an important role in the Catechetical mission of
the Church. Assisting catechists in their own faith formation is essential
in maintaining an effective parish catechetical program.
This year's Catechist Congress will focus on the theme "Matrimony:
Sacrament of Enduring Love"
Certfication
The Catechist Congress will count towards up to 6 hours re-certification.
Benefits
For Catechists:
• Catechists will be connected to the larger catechetical efforts of the
Diocese.
• Catechists will be enriched by presentations that focus on personal
growth and techniques and skills they can use in the classroom.
• Catechists can choose from a variety of topics that meet their needs.
For Leaders:
• Strengthen your catechetical team.
• Meet other leaders throughout the Diocese.
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For more information, please contact Ryan Hanning
at 602-354-2321 or email him at rhanning@diocesephoenix.org.
Meet the Speakers
Tentative list. Subject to change
JAMES PAULEY S.T.L. is a former Youth Leader from St. Maria Goretti's in Scottsdale. He went on to work in the Archdiocese of Washington D.C. in the Offices of Religious Education and Youth Ministry. James received his STL Magna Cum Laude from Mundelein where he is currently completing his Doctorate. He is currently a Professor of Theology at Franciscan University where he has been on faculty for the past 7 years. A popular speaker and author James has spoken throughout the United States and his articles have been printed in over ten periodicals and journals.
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BOB RICE M.A. was last year's Keynote. Back by popular demand Bob will lead one of the afternoon sessions. Bob is currently a Professor of Catechetics at Franciscan University where he teaches catechetics, scripture and youth ministry. Bob is a highly sought-after, internationally recognized speaker for youth and youth ministers, sharing the Good News to tens of thousands of people every year. He is also an accomplished musician who leads worship at the Steubenville Summer Conferences and has released many CDs
MARY MOORE is a writer and sought after speaker on family life. She is a syndicated columnist best know for her column, "Wholly Family" which has been encouraging Catholic families for over five years. As a mother and wife, a former high school English teacher, and a daughter of a 40-year veteran deacon, Mary shares with enthusiasm and humor the joys and challenges of living out the vocation of parenthood and Catholic family life.
SCOTT BAGSHAW has worked with teens and young adults for more than 14 years. He brings passion and a dynamic love for the Faith to his ministry, as he encourages youth to hear God's call to abundant living (cf. John 10:10). Scott currently works at St. Patrick Catholic Community in Scottsdale and also independently runs a Catholic Life Coaching practice. He and his wife live in Scottsdale with their three children.
PETER POPPLETON is a veteran catechist and catechetical leader who has worked in the Catholic publishing world for over 20 years. Currently Peter is the Field Rep for Harcourt and Our Sunday Visitor. Peter's passion is helping families form a Catholic culture in their home and his own witness of the importance of the domestic church is inspiring the next generation of catechetical leaders. In addition to Catholic Publishing, Peter was recently appointed as the Director of the Deus Caritas Est Academy, a school of evangelization equipping missionaries to respond to the physical and spiritual needs of people in disaster areas.
MELANIE PRITCHARD is the Executive Director of the Foundation for Life and Love (www.fflal.org).She previously was the Education Director for Life Ed. Corp., speaking on behalf of Arizona Right to Life. She has spoken nationwide to thousands of people at many churches, schools and organizations about modesty, chastity, pro-life issues, and marriage. Melanie is currently the virtue speaker for Phoenix Pure Fashion, a speaker for the Diocese of Phoenix God’s Plan for Marriage Program, a speaker for Steubenville Youth Conferences, and a board member for Phoenix Natural Family Planning. To help people send positive and pro-life messages with their clothing, she created a clothing line called “Refuge Clothing Co.” (www.refugeclothing.com). In March 2007, the Phoenix Business Journal honored her with “The 40 Most Successful People Under 40 Award”. Most recently she has starred in two national commercials that promoted the value of life and the sanctity of marriage, has spoken on several radio stations, and is a featured author in the book I Choose God.
Classes
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Keynote:
“Catechesis for Conversion”
-James Pauley S.T.L, Franciscan University
Rotation #1 2:00-3:15pm
“The Ecclesial Method:
Teaching from the heart of the Church”
- James Pauley S.T.L.
“Rocking the Catholic Cradle:
Wisdom for the Domestic Church”
- Mary Moore, The Catholic Sun
“Witnessing Faith: Mentoring Teens
- Scott Bagshaw, St. Patrick’s
Rotation #2 3:45-5:00pm
“God’s Word: Nourishment for the Journey”
- Bob Rice, Franciscan University
“Building a Catholic Culture at Home”
- Peter Poppleton, Deus Caritas Est Academy
& Our Sunday Visitor
“Empowering Youth to defend Life”
-Melanie Pritchard, Foundation for Life & Love
Schedule
9:30am: Mass at the Basilica w/Fr. David SanFilippo
10:45am: Social in Diocesan Courtyard
11:15 am: Keynote
12:30am-2:00pm: Free time for Lunch
2:00pm: Rotation #1
3:15pm: Break
3:45pm: Rotation #2
5:00pm: Closing Prayer
Teaching Resources
Scriptural Reflections on Marriage and Marital Love
Responsibility and Joy: Catechesis and the Promotion and Protection of Marriage
Celebrating the Rite of Marriage
Theology of the Body: A Catechesis into the Fullness of Love
The Christian Family and the Evangelization of Children
Catechist’s Prayer
