SATURDAY, AUGUST 5SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

8:00 AM — 4:00 PM

Marist School

3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE

Atlanta, GA 30319

Hosted by the Churches of the North Metro

and Central Deaneries

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certification requirements, speaker biographies and the latest

information about conference events.

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Registration deadline is July 21, 2017

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS/ORADOR PRINCIPAL

Joe Paprocki, DMin.

Joe Paprocki, DMin., is the National

Consultant for Faith Formation at

Loyola Press in Chicago, IL. He has

over 35 years of experience in pastoral

ministry and has presented in nearly

100 dioceses in North America. Joe is

the author of numerous books on pas-

toral ministry and catechesis, including the best-selling The

Catechist’s Toolbox and A Well-Built Faith and his most re-

cent, A Church on the Move: 52 Ways to Get Mission and Mercy

in Motion (all from Loyola Press). Joe earned his Masters

Degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University’s Insti-

tute of Pastoral Studies and received his Doctor of Ministry

degree from the University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mun-

delein, IL. Joe serves as catechist and blogs about the expe-

rience at www.catechistsjourney.com. He and his wife Jo-

anne, who have 2 grown children, live just outside of Chi-

cago.

Rev. Victor Reyes

El reverendo Victor Reyes es un sacerdote de la Arquidiócesis de Atlanta y ac-tualmente sirve como párroco de Our La-

dy of La Salette Parish en Canton, Geor-gia. El reverendo Reyes tiene amplia expe-riencia en ministerios catequéticos y de

iniciación a nivel parroquial, diocesano y nacional. Victor se ha desempeñado como instructor de liturgia y homilética para

programas de formación ministerial tanto para laicos como para el clero. Su labor pastoral a nivel parroquial, diocesano, regional y nacional le ha llevado a servir extensamente facili-

tando talleres, dirigiendo retiros, y predicando renovaciones parroquiales. El es consultor bilingüe en las areas de Iniciación Cristiana, Formación Litúrgica, Ministerios Multiculturales y

Desarrollo de Liderazgo. El reverendo Reyes se desempeñó por muchos años como miembro del equipo nacional del North

American Forum on the Catechumenate, actualmente sirve en el Atlanta Forum on the Catechumenate.

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8:00 AM CHECK-IN OPENS

8:30 AM OPENING PRAYER

9:00 AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS (English)

OR SESSION 1 WORKSHOPS (Spanish)

10:15 AM SESSION 2 WORKSHOPS 11:30 AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS (Spanish)

OR SESSION 3 WORKSHOPS (English)

12:30 PM LUNCH — provided

1:45 PM SESSION 4 WORKSHOPS

3:00 PM SESSION 5 WORKSHOPS

MARKETPLACE (Ivy Street Center-Kuhrt Gym)

Publisher & vendor exhibits open all day, close at 4:00 PM

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

If you are working toward any level of Catechist certification, please

refer to the codes listed at the end of each workshop description.

Course topics in each level of certification are listed to the left. Please

see your DRE/CRE for specific hourly requirements for certification.

SESSION/SESIÓN 1, 9:00 am—10:00 am

KEYNOTE ADDRESS (ENGLISH)

A1—Evangelists & Catechists Formed as

Missionary Disciples—Joe Paprocki, DMin.

If your car runs out of gas and you pull off to the side of the road,

the last thing you want is for someone to come along and tell you what you did wrong! What you really want and need is someone

with a gas can who can drive you to the nearest station – some-one who is going to help you get going again; to find a way for-ward. To be a missionary disciple is to be someone who is sent

forth by Jesus to search for those who are “stuck” on life’s jour-ney because they have placed their faith in sources of energy that are unreliable. Missionary disciples offer people a way forward –

namely, a life that is powered by the renewable source of energy offered to us through the Holy Spirit. In this keynote, Joe Pap-

rocki, DMin., will identify how today, people of all ages are “running dry” and how we, as evangelists and catechists, are sent on a rescue mission, equipped with practical tools for inviting

them to find a way forward in Jesus Christ. BC3 or IAC

A2—Los Sacramentos Como Herramientas

para Vivir en Misión—Orador Destacado:

Rev. Carlos Cifuentes—El padre Carlos explica

cómo cada sacramento y los dones que nos otor-ga son herramientas que nos equipan para ser discípulos que llevan la misión de Cristo y de la

Iglesia a en nuestros hogares, nuestras parroquias

y nuestra sociedad. IAT5

WORKSHOP CODES

Indicates workshops that will be videotaped and available at www.transfiguration.com after the conference.

Archdiocese of Atlanta Catechist Certification:

Basic Certification Codes

BC1-Ministry of Catechesis

BC2-Spirituality of the Catechist

BC3-Spiritual Enrichment of the Catechist

BT1-Overview of Scripture

BT2-Catholic Morality

BT3-Church History

BT4-What the Church Believes

BT5-Liturgy & Sacraments

BT6-Prayer & Spirituality

BL1-Faith & Moral Development

BL2-Spirituality of the Child /Adolescent

BM1-Effective Catechesis & Session Management

BM2-General Methods Elective

BM3-Session Observation

Adult Methods Certification Codes

AM1-The What and How of Adult Faith Formation

AM2-Focusing on Adult Faith Formation

Intermediate / Advanced Certification Codes

IAC-Spiritual Enrichment

IAT1-Scripture

IAT2-Catholic Morality

IAT3-Church Doctrine / History

IAT4-Prayer / Spirituality

IAT5-Sacraments

IAT6-Liturgy

IALM-Methodology

Advanced Certification requires an additional 12 hours in one

theology area.

A—All participants

P—Preschool

E—Elementary

M—Middle School

H—High School

D—Disabilities

T—Technology

R—RCIA/RICA

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A3—La Vocación del Catequista según San Pablo (Isabel Alva-

rez) Como la Mision y la vocacion de Pablo nos puede iluminar en nuestra vocacion como apostoles de Cristo en la cotidianidad de

nuestra vida. BC3 or IAC

A4—Oración y Espirtualidad del Catequista (Claudia De Anda)

(dos horas) Oración y espiritualidad del catequista – Que es la ora-

ción, tipos de oración, Cristo y la oración, la Iglesia y la oración, el llamado del Catequista, reflexión sobre el crecimiento espiritual

personal. espiritualidad como llamado a la santidad. BC2

A5—Desarrollo de la Iglesia (Andrés García) (dos horas) La Igle-

sia Católica es la institución más antigua en el mundo. Comenzan-

do con los primeros cristianos hasta el presente, la Iglesia se ha establecido en cada nación de la Tierra. Jesucristo la fundó y ella es la fiel guardiana de la fe cristiana. A pesar de las herejías, ata-

ques y hostilidades desde dentro y desde fuera, la barca de Pedro continúa navegando firme hacia su último destino, el encuentro

con el Señor. BT3

A6—Maria, Martha y Yo (Angela Grisales) En mi vida como Cris-

tiano con quien me identifico, mas con Marta o con Maria? soy yo

verdadero seguidor de Jesus y como lo escucho IAT4

A7—Cristología (Carlos Rojas) (dos horas) Cristología en el Antig-

uo Testamento, Cristología en el Nuevo testamento, Cristología en

la Tradición cristiana, Cristología en el Magisterio. IAT3

R1—Un Repaso del Proceso del RICA (Rev. Victor Reyes)

Este taller dará a conocer el Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adul-tos (RICA) a los participantes. También describe y explica los principios básicos de los distintos períodos del RICA y el enfoque

de cada uno de ellos. Este taller está diseñado para nuevos miem-bros del equipo de RICA, como para personas con más experien-

cia y líderes que desean aprender u obtener una mejor compren-

sión del RICA. IAT3

SESSION/SESIÓN 2, 10:15 am—11:15 am

SESSION/SESIÓN 1, 9:00 am-—10:00 am, cont.

A8—Hidden Disciples: Imagined Women of

the Gospels——Featured Speaker: Kathy Coffey—

Women were there at every juncture of Jesus’ life: from his conception to his resurrection. Over time, they may have been edited out of the gospels, or

their roles diminished, so let’s resurrect their stories.

We can re-imagine their lives, using an ancient Mid-

rash technique. Then we’ll make the link to our lives: what do they teach us today? Come for reflection, surprise and a new approach

to reading the gospels. IAT1

A9—Spirituality of Imperfection—Featured

Speaker: Kevin Dowd—In a culture that has

made an idol of perfection (physical, athletic, aca-demic, etc.) and encourages masking our imperfec-

tions, the Church's teaching about grace is more nec-essary than ever. We need a spirituality that helps

our young people to have lofty ideals while also recognizing hu-man weakness and sinfulness. A spirituality of imperfection, deep-ly rooted in Catholic faith and Scripture, can help us to accept our-

selves as we are while also opening us to the growth that grace

makes possible. BC3 or IAC

A10—Social Media for Mission—Featured

Speaker: Dr. Tom Ryan—This presentation

takes as its starting point the belief that communica-tion is central to our faith. God communicated God’s very self in Jesus, continues to communicate

through the work of the Holy Spirit, and invites the faithful to share in the divine task of communicating

the Good News in the Church and world today. The presentation

then outlines a Catholic spirituality of communication and its im-

plications for missionary disciples today. IALM

A11—Sexuality/Transgender—Featured Speaker:

Rev. Michael Silloway— St. John Paul II left the

Church a masterpiece of theological work in his

Theology of the Body. Catechists, clergy and lay alike need to see the Church's teaching on sexuality through the lens of this scriptural, scientific, pasto-

ral, and philosophical framework to truthfully and

lovingly address the real needs and concerns of the people entrust-

ed to our ministerial care. IAT2

A12—Roll the Dice to Teach the Liturgical Year (Steve

Botsford) It's actually not a gamble to teach the Church Year

through game play. Come learn how to review each Church sea-son with your students and reinforce learning through play. Leave

with new ideas on teaching the Church year and a Liturgical Sea-

son Review guide. BM2 or IALM

A13—See Accurately, Respond Accordingly: Ethics and the

Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Brendan Dudley) Our vision affects our

behavior. How can we teach others to develop the interior sight

needed for choosing a life in Christ? How do the gifts of the Holy Spirit enable us to see others with the eyes of Jesus and treat peo-

ple with a compassion that points to conversion? IAT2 A14—Morality (Bill Garrity) (two hours) From Adam and Eve to

now, we always have choices. We will explore key components of morality, sin, conscience, and choice. Several additional compo-

nents regarding morality will be presented with plenty of time for

group participation. BT2

A15—Holy Spirit: Gifts and Fruits (Deacon Keith Kolodziej) So

often we focus on the seven tradition gifts of the Spirit as de-scribed in Isaiah. But St. Paul teaches us that there are virtually an

infinite number of gifts and fruits all given by the one Spirit, and

all given for a particular purpose. IAT4 or IAC

RCIA/RICA TRACK—SESSION 1—9:00 am—10:00 am

RCIA/RICA TRACK—SESSION 2

10:15 am—11:15 am

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A16—Ministry of Catechesis (Kathy McCormick) Explore the

Six Tasks of Catechesis and how to implement these tasks in

the classroom. BC1

A17—What the Church Believes (Deacon Greg Olick) (two

hours) This presentation outlines the core teachings of the Cath-

olic faith. We will demonstrate how these beliefs are fully con-sistent with New Testament scripture and how they have been a

part of Catholic tradition and practice since Apostolic times. This class will equip you to confidently share your beliefs and to

spread and defend the Catholic faith. BT4

A18—Thomas Merton & Prayer (Toni Vilardi) Please allow

me to share with you Thomas Merton, a unique 20th century Trappist monk, who has inspired me since I was first intro-duced to him 20 years ago. After a brief bio, we'll delve into his

thoughts and practices on meditative prayer and see who in-

spired him from the East. We will take the last part of the ses-

sion for a guided meditative prayer. IAT4

P1—Preschool Prayer & Ritual (Debbie Dobson) This talk will

offer thoughts and suggestions for creating a prayerful environ-ment, praying with preschool children, and understanding the

role of ritual as an aid to prayer and life in the Church. BM2 or

IALM

E1—Get Your Hands on the Message (Anne Boshinski) Com-

municate gospel messages using common materials: Just as

Jesus used parables to teach his followers, you to can use con-crete objects to relate difficult concepts to your students. Can be

used in a variety of learning settings (i.e. Sunday School, VBS,

camp, home story time) BM2 or IALM

E2—Prayer in the Elementary Classroom for PSR

(Roseanne Bowen) Discover easy to use formats for creative

and meaningful classroom prayer. BM2 or IALM

E3—Using Centers in the Elementary Classroom

(Bonnie Shelton & Lynn Southall) Part 1: Planning a lesson for a center based classroom using the catechist manual, internet resources, and assorted publications to provide a hands-on

learning experience. BM2 or IALM

E4—Effective Teaching (Pixie Smith) The best way to manage

a classroom is to have a good lesson plan. Come to share and

learn. BM1

MH1—Catechizing Gen Z (Katherine Angulo) Many times,

programs for teens focus only on following a program or a book. This makes our young people feel like only spectators of

their faith. During this session we will be talking about how to

take advantage of our time with Generation Z to truly activate

young people in their Catholic faith. BM2 or IALM

D1—Strategies for Teaching Children with Autism

(Jeanne Lyons) As more of our families are affected by the Au-

tism Spectrum, let's open our hearts to GROWTH in learning about these intriguing children and the gifts they bring to reli-gious education programs. You will find yourself using the

wonderful techniques gleaned from this presentation in ALL your catechetical endeavors, not just with children on the spec-

trum. It's all part of our mission, guiding our parish families to

GROW in faith, hope, and love! BM2 or IALM

SESSION/SESIÓN 2, 10:15 am—11:15 am, cont.

T1—S.A.T.I.R.E. Smart Application of Technology in Reli-

gious Education (Michael Barrett) A methodology based work-

shop that explains how to enhance lessons and instruction using

online resources and communication tools. Brief instruction on the benefits of highlighting lessons with social media (and a review of the AOA Social Media Policy). When it comes to

religious education, there is nothing funny about the way tech-

nology can impact the lives of those we teach. BM2 or IALM

A19—Teología del Cuerpo: Una Intro-

d u c c i ó n — O r a d o r D e s t a c a d o :

Marta Durán —La Teologia del Cuerpo que

nos ha dado San Juan Pablo II es una catequesis

bíblica sobre el amor humano como don total de la persona que revela y es signo del amor Trini-tario. Estas enseñanzas ponen de relieve la di-

mensión corporal de la persona humana, su sex-

ualidad, el matrimonio y el celibato. En esta introducción reci-

birá bases fundamentales para la Nueva Evangelización de los

jóvenes y el fortalecimiento de las familias. IAT3

A20—La Fe no Tiene Fronteras (Yolanda Berrios) Como pere-

grinos en la tierra nuestra misión es llevar la Buena Nueva a

donde quiera que vayamos. Nuestro ejemplo y nuestra actitud

frente a la vida será nuestra mejor carta de presentación. BC3 or

IAC

E5—Una catequesis eficaz para niños (Angie McElveen)

Aprenda cómo implementar práctica, técnicas de enseñanza y

métodos eficaces para la formación en la fe para niños de nivel

escolar de primaria. BM1

—Desarrollo de la Iglesia—cont.

—Oracion y Espirtualidad del Catequista—cont.

—Cristologia—cont.

R 2— O ve r vi e w o f t h e R CIA P r o ce ss

(Rev. Victor Reyes) This workshop will introduce partic-ipants to the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). It will outline and explain the basic tenets the distinct periods of

the RCIA and the focus of each one of them. This workshop is designed for both new and experienced RCIA team mem-bers and leaders who want to learn or gain a better under-

standing of the RCIA.) IAT3

R3—Matrimonio y problemas de nulidad matrimonial en

RICA (Michele Oberprantacher ) Esta sesión está diseñada

para los líderes y grupos de RICA y cubre la importancia de

entrevistar a fondo a las personas que buscan entrar a la igle-sia. Para que este proceso sea exitoso necesitamos obtener el status de bautismo y del matrimonio y determinar qué pasos

van a ser necesarios a seguir. Se definirá que es una nulidad matrimonial así como también los tipos de casos de nulidad matrimonial. También será discutido los cambios ocurridos en

el 2015. Se proporcionarán recursos de ayuda para que los equipos y directores de RICA los utilicen en sus respectivas

parroquias. IAT3

SESSION/ SESIÓN 3—11:30 am—12:30 pm

A27—Models of Adult Faith Formation (Charles Jones) This

session will examine the pros and cons of several adult faith for-mation models for parishes. And it will examine two formats for

possible use and provide resources. AM1 or IALM

A28—Spirituality of the Learner (Kathy McCormick) Identify

the major dimensions of the Christian Message for preschool and

elementary age children. The catechist will be able to apply these dimensions of the Christian Message in an age appropriate man-

ner so that no matter the spiritual level of the child, there will be

understanding of how to live life as followers of Jesus. BL2

A29—Spirituality of the Catechist (Deacon Kapya Nojy) Jesus

needs to be at the center of the Catechists' lives. We will contem-plate our call to discipleship as well as its relationship to the mis-

sion of the Church. We will also examine our personal faith jour-neys and the spiritual practices that nurture our relationship with

God. BC2

A30—Getting Parents & Families Involved in Sacrament Prep

(Patrice Spirou) Are you looking for practical ways to engage par-ents in the sacramental preparation of their children and empower

them to take up their roles as the primary educators of their fami-lies? This workshop explores the amazing impact that parents

have on their children’s faith formation, and provides practical help to catechists seeking to nurture the faith of families as they

journey together toward these sacred milestones. BM2 or IALM

A31—Vatican II & Other Faiths (Joe Von Kanel) Remember this

old joke? A man (or woman), after touring heaven, asks about the

big wall and is told, "We keep the Catholics behind there. They think they're the only ones here." Vatican II did a lot to change

our perception of and relations with other Christians, world reli-

gions and even atheists. Come see how! IAT3

A32—Spirituality & Music (Rod Voss) From the cradle to the

grave, music has the potential to support and even shape our the-ology. A demonstration of the care needed when selecting music texts for the classroom or prayer services, followed by discussion.

Also, a discussion on finding the balance between personal and

communal spirituality. IAT4

P2—Buckets of Favorite Preschool Prayers, Bible Heroes and

Liturgical Fun (Cherie Czbala) We will explore these 3 buckets of

our Catholic faith and find new ways of engaging our preschool

children. BM2 or IALM

E6—Lesson Planning for Primary Grades (Lynn Southall &

Bonnie Shelton) Part 2. Presenting a lesson in a center-based classroom using lesson plan created in Part 1. (Part 1 is not a pre-

requisite.) BM2

E7—Overcoming Learning Differences in the Classroom

(Katie Mingledorff) One of the greatest challenges an educator in

the faith faces is how to accommodate a multitude of different learning styles in one class session. In this breakout session, we will discover best practices, useful strategies and practical activi-

ties for creating religious education sessions that meet the needs of

varied learners. IALM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS (SPANISH)

A21—Viviendo como Discípulos

Misioneros—Rev. Victor Reyes Ser discípulo misionero es ser alguien enviado por Jesús para buscar y peregrinar con otros en

el viaje de la vida para que no pongan su fe en cosas que no son confiables. Los discípulos mi-sioneros ofrecen un camino es impulsado por la

fuente renovable de energía que nos ofrece el Espíritu Santo. El padre Víctor Reyes identificará cómo hoy en día, las personas de todas las edades están "secas" y cómo nosotros, como evangelistas

y catequistas, somos enviados en una misión de rescate, equipa-dos con herramientas prácticas para invitarlos a encontrar un ca-

mino a seguir en Jesucristo. BC3 or IAC

A22—The Mass: Source and Summit—

Featured Speaker: Msgr. Patrick Bishop—To live

as a missionary disciple requires full participation

in the Mass. A brief history of the Mass and ideas to help catechists and students to understand and

love our most perfect prayer. IAT6

A23—Moving Mountains: Focusing on Adult

Faith Formation— Featured Speaker:

Rev. Joseph Mendes— Faith is needed to move

mountains! If our own adult faith goes to zero,

we are not able to live out our Baptismal call as missionary disciples. Be inspired to attend to

your own adult faith formation. AM2 or IAC

MH2—Accompaniment and Kinship: Fos-

tering Mission Spirituality in Young People—

Featured Speaker: Ted Miles—God has accom-

panied us in Christ for the sake of reconciling the world. As we are sent to serve, God invites us to accompany others so that they may know the

companionship of God - and that we may know it more deeply with them! Consider what it means

to help young people embrace a faith life charged with this spirit

of mission and accompaniment. Join this interactive presentation that explores how to foster accompaniment -- and not just service

experiences – rooted in justice and peace, highlights models and resources for doing so, and allows you to share “best practices”

for engaging youth in service and solidarity. IAT2 or IALM

A24—Christology (Deacon Tom Coffey) A brief overview of the

dynamic presence and radical ministry of Jesus Christ, in history

and the present age, with emphasis on the invitation to join in the

coming of the Reign of God. IAT3

A25—Holy Audacity! (Carol Cuviello) Living the Gospel ON

PURPOSE with a spirit of boldness and obstinate faith, thus in-

stilling peace at our core, radiant joy, and love & mercy beyond measure. "And let us consider how we may spur one another on

toward love and good deeds." Hebrews 10:24 IAT4 or IAC

A26—Praying with Scripture: A Path to Discipleship

(Deacon Paul Franklin) Lectio Divina is a way of praying with

scripture. We'll review how to do Lectio and provide an oppor-

tunity for practice and sharing. IAT4

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T2—Beyond Power Point (Frank Gonzalez) Explore and learn

how to incorporate and effectively use digital presentation; in-

cludes resources for images, sizing, animation and web-based digi-

tal content delivery options. IALM

D2—Disability Ministry to Hispanic Families

(Maggie Rousseau) This program will introduce a Family Faith Formation model for parishes serving Hispanic families living

with disabilities. Spanish interpretation will be provided. IALM

—Morality -cont.

—What the Church Believes -cont.

R4—Recruiting & Training Sponsors (Terry Zobel) In the

General Introduction to the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the role of the Godparent and Sponsor in initiation is mentioned before the role of the bishop, priests, deacons and

catechists! Because the Church considers the role of the Godpar-ent and Sponsor to be central to initiation, it is imperative that

we choose them wisely and well and train them for their essential role in initiation. This workshop will examine what the rite says about the role of the Godparents and Sponsors and how we can

prepare them for and sustain them in this important ministry.

IALM

R5—Hôn Phối Và Tiêu Hôn Trong R.C.I.A. (Thuy Hoang) Buổi thuyết trình dành riêng cho các trưởng và thành viên ban Giáo

Lý R.C.I.A và Người Bảo Trợ Đệ Đơn. Nội dung của buổi thuyết

trình bao gồm việc phỏng vấn các cá nhân có ý hướng gia nhập Giáo

Hội, việc thu thập các chứng từ như giấy rửa tội, việc phỏng vấn về

tình trạng kết hôn để phân loại các trường hợp xin tháo gỡ hôn phối

tùy theo từng trường hợp (nếu cần), và cập nhật những thay đổi

trong năm 2015. Tài liệu sẽ được cung cấp nhằm hỗ trợ cho các mục

vụ tại giáo xứ. IAT3

RCIA/RICA TRACK—SESSION 3

11:30 AM— 12:30 PM

SESSION/SESIÓN 3—11:30 am—12:30 pm, cont.

SESSION/SESIÓN 4, 1:45 pm—2:45 pm

A33—That’s Why We Do That! A Basic

Intro to Teaching the Catholic Faith—

Featured Speaker: Lori Dahlhoff - Ever wonder

why some things are included in a formal religious

education or faith formation program and others are not? In this session we will use the National

Directory for Catechesis (NDC) to outline six es-sential tasks involved in forming people in the

Catholic Faith. IAT3

A34—Scripture & Catechesis—Featured Speaker:

Kevin Dowd— Atheists know Scripture well, including its

violence and inconsistencies, and use that knowledge to attack

our young people's faith. Fundamentalists also know Scripture, and their literal reading of the Bible is exactly what the atheists pounce upon. Our young people have nothing to fear from the

atheists and fundamentalists if we share with them the Catholic tradition of reading the Bible, and this workshop will give you the

skills to do so. IAT1

A35—We are Salt and Light: Catholic Social Teaching

for all Ages—Featured Speaker: Ted Miles—God’s Mission has

a Church! And so, it is we who are called to be salt - preserving, seasoning, reconciling, giving meaning where there is none - and

light - illuminating Christ’s love in the world. Explore God’s call to mission as seen through the rich social Tradition of our Church and how Catholics of all ages can contribute to a vibrant

community living the Gospel! IAT2

A36—Creation Matters! - Featured Speaker: Dr. Tom Ryan

As Pope Francis reminds us, creation is central to our faith. The beauty of creation in the Bible announces the glory of God. Our sacraments and their physicality convey God's love for us and

are the privileged means of encounter with Jesus. This presenta-tion highlights the centrality of creation in the Catholic tradition and the implications of that for evangelists and catechists today.

IAT2

A37—Prayer & Spirituality (Deacon Tom Coffey) (two hours)

Catechists will study forms of public and private prayer as vari-ous expressions of our Catholic Christian spirituality. The role of theological reflection to integrate our spiritual heritage into our

daily lives will also be examined. BT6

A38—Being Martha, Being Mary, Being Me (Ruth Elsbree)

(two hours) Many women bristle at the report of Martha and Mary's encounter with Jesus. Come take a fresh look at this unique gospel story for a deeper understanding that will lead you

to fall even more in love with Jesus. We’ll explore this tender

story, share our own experiences, and chart new possibilities for

growing in our faith. IAT4

A39—In the Eye of the Beholder: The Jesus of the Synoptic

Gospels (Kathy Hoffman) (two hours) The Synoptic Gospels

provide the framework for the Lectionary's three cycles. A deep-er understanding and appreciation for the unique character of

each Gospel is an invaluable help to the catechist who strives to incorporate the Sunday readings into lessons. This workshop will explore the development of the Synoptic Gospels and examine

their distinguishing characteristics and themes. IAC or IAT1

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A40—Faith & Moral Development (Maureen Innes) (two hours)

We will discuss the developmental theories of Piaget, Erikson, and

others and compare them to Fowler’s Theory of Faith Development. Appropriate activities for classroom use at various stages will be

included in the presentation. BL1

A41—Church Development (Joe Von Kanel) (two hours) A look at

what happened between the Acts of the Apostles and the papacy of Pope Francis. It turns out you can cover 2,000 years of Church His-

tory in 14 common words and phrases, most of which you've heard

and some of which you say every week. BT3

P3—Preschool: Playtime or Prayer Time? (Jenny Kiehl) Are pre-

schoolers too young to understand our Catholic faith? If not, then how do we make faith understandable and accessible to children

under 5? Come learn ways to keep your little ones interested and

moving, while introducing them to their Creator. BM2 or IALM

E8—The Art of Storytelling (Kathy Bearden) Stories shape our

lives and good stories bring learning to life! Learn techniques to bring your stories alive and explore story type methods to create

memorable moments. BM2 or IALM

E9—Prayer in the Classroom for Catholic School Teachers

(Rosanne Bowen) In depth discussion with other teachers in Catho-lic School settings on how to offer prayer in the most effective way

given the time restrictions of the academic classroom setting. Ques-tion and Answer format and ideas for enhancing prayer in your

classrooms in a Catholic School. BM2 or IALM

E10—Reconciliation/Eucharist Activities (Rosemary Potts) Hands

on ideas for preparing children for the sacraments. IALM

E11—Differentiated Learners (Katie Mingledorff) All children

learn differently and no two children really learn in exactly the same

way. In this breakout session, we will explore differentiated learning among children and how this applies to planning and carrying out

meaningful and effective sessions for religious education. BM2 or

IALM

MH3—Spirituality of the Adolescent (Kelly Simpson) The adoles-

cent years are vital in everyone's faith journey. There are a few key components to a teen's faith life. Knowing each component can help

us to better journey with teens as they grow in their faith. BL2

MH4—Youth Ministry: Games for God Galore! (Alex Brown)

Join us for an interactive session on how to run the most fun games

for your youth group. We will play actual games that bring smiles as well as discuss how to best run them at your parish event to build

good relationships with your youth. Themed games that teach cate-

chetical lessons and draw all closer to Christ will be included. IALM

T3—Apps That Teach (Steve Botsford) Whether you are new to

technology or catechesis, this session on apps for teaching is for you.

We'll look at a variety of apps from all-in-one apps that come loaded with useful Catholic information to apps that engage and make

learning more like fun and games. Bring your Apple, Android, or

Amazon device! IALM

A42—La Oración y los Discípulos

M i s i o n e r o s — O r a d o r D e s t a c a d o :

Rev. Gaurav Shroff— “Sin la oración toda acción

corre el riesgo de quedarse vacía." (Papa Francisco) Cómo empezar y profundizar la vida de oración, la

condición esencial para la vida cristiana y un aposto-

lado fructífero. IAT4 or IAC

A43—Moralidad Cristiana (Fernando & Yolanda Munoz) (dos

horas) Los principios basicos del cristianismo que todo catequista debe conocer y aplicar no solo en en aula de clase sino en su Vida

cotidiana. BT2

A44—Lo Qué la Iglesia Cree (Alberto Garcia) (dos horas) “Quien

dice ‘Creo’ dice «me comprometo a lo que creemos». La comunión en la fe necesita un lenguaje de fe común, que agrupe la misma con-fesión de fe y normativa para todos” (CCC 185). El catequista será

introducido a las creencias fundamentales de la iglesia católica basa-da en las escrituras, el credo, documentos del Vaticano II y el Cate-

cismo de la Iglesia Católica. BT4

A45—Metodología en el Salón de Clase (Maria Goretti Guzman)

(dos horas) Metodología, materiales, preguntas y dudas que tengan

los catequistas para preparar una clase efectiva. BM2 or IALM

D3—Estudiantes Especiales en nuestro salón de clase

(Nydia Maldonado) Estrategias para suplir las necesidades de estu-

diantes que necesiten un poco más de atención por ser autistas, tener

problemas de aprendizaje, o ADHD. IALM

T4—Incluyendo la Tecnología en el Salón de Clase

(Olivia Gonzalez) Este taller le dará técnicas para preparar una cla-se activa usando ideas que se encuentran en la computadora y pre-

sentarlas en el salón. IALM

SESSION/SESIÓN 4, 1:45 PM—2:45 PM, cont.

R6—Children's Catechumentate (Bill Garrity &

Sheila Murray) An overview of strategies for presenta-tion to children attending RCIA. Topics to present, prayers to include, sacramental preparation and other pertinent areas will

be explored. Question and answer time will be included.

IALM

R7—Forming an RCIA Team (Terry Zobel) The 1983 Re-

vised Code of Canon Law calls upon every parish to imple-ment the Catechumenate as the norm for Christian initiation. The 1988 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults for the United

States outlines what and who it will take to do this work of

welcoming new disciples into the Church. This workshop will

focus on both what and who is needed and will explore how a parish can organize, form, and nurture a team to implement

this rite of the Church. IALM

RCIA/RICA TRACK—SESSION 4

1:45 pm—2:45 pm

SESSION/SESIÓN 4, 1:45—2:45, cont.

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R8—Formando su Equipo del RICA (Luis Guzman) La revi-

sion de la ley del codigo canónico de 1983, hace un llamado a todas las parroquias a establecer el Catecumenado como nor-ma del proceso de iniciación cristiana. El Rito de Iniciacion

Cristiana para Adultos publicado en 1988, recomienda quienes y que deben hacer para dar la bienvenida a la Iglesia Católica

a los nuevos discípulos. Este taller se enfocara en el "quienes y que" deben hacer y como alimentarse en su formación, ex-plorando como la parroquia puede organizar, formar y alimen-

tar a un equipo de personas para implementar el Rito de Ini-

ciación. IALM

SESSION/ SESIÓN 5—3:00 pm—4:00 pm A50—Doctrina de Justicia Social Católica—

Orador Destacado: Michael Trujillo—¿Cómo

puedes responder a la llamada de Dios a ser misionero

en tu misma comunidad? Aprenda sobre tres temas de la enseñanza social católica: 1) vida y dignidad de la persona humana, 2) cuidado de la creación de Dios y

3) solidaridad. Exploramos planes de clases gratuitas, actividades y

recursos de oración que abordan los problemas mundiales. IAT2

—Prayer & Spirituality, cont.

—Being Martha, Being Mary, Being Me, cont.

—In the Eye of the Beholder: The Jesus of the Synoptic Gospels,

cont..

—Faith & Moral Development, cont.

—Church Development, cont.

—Moralidad Cristiana, cont.

—Lo Qué la Iglesia Cree, cont.

—Metodologia en el Salon de Clase, cont.

A46—Prayer in Chaos, Commotion and Clutter —Featured

Speaker: Kathy Coffey—Are you too busy to pray, yet still feel a

nagging need for a deeper spiritual center? This session explores

how prayer can occur in ordinary ways and common locations. We'll move beyond our stereotypes of prayer, see the stance of the beloved disciple at the last supper, adapt traditional forms, find bal-

ance in our days, and discuss ways of helping others find the seeds

of the sacred in the ordinary experience. IAT4

A47—Conscience: God’s Voice or Ours—

Featured Speaker: Rev. John Dowling—We

will be exploring the understanding of conscience and the various types. We will see the scriptural founda-

tion for its significance in the moral life. IAT2

A48—Church History in America (Deacon Jack Herndon) A brief

history of how the Catholic Church was established in the United

States. And, a genealogical history of the Archdioceses of Atlanta.

IAT3

A49—Ignatian Spirituality (Bev Sauer & Maureen Ingalls) Accom-

pany Ignatius on a pilgrimage through the Spiritual Exercises. The daily Examen, contemplation/meditation, the Rules of Discern-

ment, the magis (the more) are among the Exercises that will be

explored/practiced during this session. IAT4

E12—Incorporating Music into the Elementary Classroom

(Michael Smith) Using both story and song, I will express how vital music is to the foundation of faith in children. Through repetitive

and participatory choruses, children grow a deeper understanding of faith, at the same time, develop skills for better communication and

self expression. BM2 or IALM

E13—Effective Catechesis for Children (Angie McElveen) Learn

how to implement teaching techniques and effective teaching meth-

ods for the faith formation of primary grades. Many ideas and

games will be presented. BM1 or IALM

E14—Games/No Tech (Pixie Smith) Non-digital games that can be

used in the elementary class to teach and review key concepts. BM2

or IALM

E15—Relational Methodologies for Intermediate Grades

(Jennifer Vasquez) We will discuss ideas for integrating grade levels (Gr. 3-5) and enhancing lessons through experiential learning. Take

home ideas on how to make Religious Education fun! BM2 or

IALM

MH5—Engaging Students in the Learning Process

(Deacon Bob Klein) How to make middle and high school students part of the learning process, not just spectators. How to use materi-

als, Q&A and interaction to make teaching points. BM2 or IALM

T5—How Would Jesus Use an IPad Without Wi-Fi?

(Frank Gonzalez) Basic instructions on how to be successful in us-

ing computer technology to teach classes for those that are not tech-nology savvy or are scared that things will not work properly, in-

cluding learning to download videos. IALM

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R9—Marital & Annulment Issues on the RCIA (Charles Jones)

This session is designed for RCIA leaders and teams to cover the importance of thoroughly interviewing persons seeking to enter the church. In order for this process to be successful, we need to

obtain a baptismal and marital status and determine what steps may be necessary. Marital nullity will be defined as well as types

of annulment cases and changes that occurred in 2015. Resources will be provided for teams and directors to use at their respective

parishes. IAT3

R10—Preparando a los Padrinos y Esponsores

(Luis Guzman) ¡Las funciones y responsabilidades de los padri-nos y/o representantes de los catecumenos y candidatos, se men-

ciona primero que el rol del obispo, los sacerdotes, los diaconos y los catequistas, en la introduccion general del Rito! Este taller

examinara lo que el Rito dice al respecto y como se deben prepa-

rar los padrinos en este muy importante ministerio. IALM

RCIA/RICA TRACK—SESSION 5

3:00pm—4:00 pm

Basic Certification Workshops

Session 1—9:00 am-10:00 AM

A1—Evangelists & Catechists as Missionary Disciples—BC3 or IAC

A3—Desarrollo de la Iglesia—BT3

A4—Oración y Espirtualidad del Catequista—BC2

A6—La Vocación del Catequista según San Pablo— BC3 or IAC

Session 2—10:15 am—11:15 am

A9—Spirituality of Imperfection—BC3 or IAC

A12—Roll the Dice to Teach Liturgical Year—BM2 or IALM

A14—Morality—BT2

A16—Ministry of Catechesis—BC1

A17—What the Church Believes—BT4

P1—Preschool Prayer & Ritual—BM2 or IALM

E1—Get Your Hands on the Message—BM2 or IALM

E2—Prayer in the Elementary Classroom for PSR—BM2 or IALM

E3—Using Centers in the Elementary Classroom— BM2 or IALM

E4—Effective Teaching—BM1

MH1—Catechizing Gen Z—BM2 or IALM

D1—Strategies for Teaching Children with Autism—BM2 or IALM

T1—S.A.T.I.R.E. Smart Application of Technology in Religious E d u -cation—BM2 or IALM

A20—La Fe no Tiene Fronteras—BC3 or IAC

E5—Una Catequesis Eficaz para Niños—BM1

Session 3—11:30 am—12:30 pm

A21—Viviendo como Discípulos Misioneros—BC3 or IAC

A28—Spirituality of the Learner—BL2

A29—Spirituality of the Catechist—BC2

A30—Getting Parents & Families Involved in Sacrament Prep—

BM2 or IALM

P2—Buckets of Favorite Preschool Prayers, Bible Heroes and Liturgi

cal Fun—BM2 or IALM

E6—Lesson Planning for Primary Grades—BM2

Session 4—1:45 pm—2:45 pm

A37—Prayer & Spirituality—BT6

A40—Faith & Moral Development—BL1

A41—Church Development—BT3

P3—Preschool: Playtime or Prayer Time? BM2 or IALM

E8—The Art of Storytelling—BM2 or IALM

E9—Prayer in the Classroom for Catholic School Teachers— BM2 or IALM

E11—Differentiated Learners—BM2 or IALM

MH3—Spirituality of the Adolescent—BL2

A43—Moralidad Cristiana—BT2

A44—Lo Qué la Iglesia Cree —BT4

A45—Metodología en el Salón de Clase—BM2 or IALM

Session 5—3:00 pm—4:00 pm

E12—Incorporating Music Into the Elem. Classroom—BM2 or IALM

E13—Effective Catechesis for Children—BM1 or IALM

E14—Games/No Tech—BM2 or IALM

E15—Relational Methodologies for Intermediate Grades— BM2 or IALM

MH5—Engaging Students in the Learning Process—BM2/IALM

*If you have already completed credit hours in learning methods for

basic certification, you can apply those hours to intermedi-

ate/advanced certification for learning methods as indicated above.

*All RCIA/RICA track workshops are intermediate/advanced work-

shops.

Intermediate/Advance Workshops

Session 1—9:00 am-10:00 AM

A2—Los Sacramentos Como Herramientas para Vivir en Misión—

IAT5

A5—Cristologia—IAT3

A7—Maria, Martha y Yo—IAT4

Session 2—10:15 am—11:15 am

A8—Hidden Disciples: Imagined Women of the Gospels—IAT1

A10—Social Media for Mission—IALM

A11— Sexuality/Transgender—IAT2

A13—See Accurately, Respond Accordingly: Ethics and the Gifts of the

Holy Spirit—IAT2

A15—Holy Spirit: Gifts and Fruits—IAT4 or IAC

A18—Thomas Merton & Prayer—IAT4

A19—Teología del Cuerpo: Una Introducción—IAT3

Session 3—11:30 am—12:30 pm

A22—The Mass: Source and Summit—IAT6

A23—Moving Mountains: Focusing on Adult Formation—AM2 or

IALM

A24—Christology—IAT3

A25—Holy Audacity!—IAT4 or IAC

A26—Praying with Scripture: A Path to Discipleship— IAT4

A27—Models of Adult Faith Formation—AM1 or IALM

A31—Vatican II & Other Faiths—IAT3

A32—Spirituality & Music—IAT4

MH2—Accompaniment and Kinship: Fostering Mission Spirituality in

Young People—IAT2 or IALM

E7—Overcoming Learning Differences in the Classroom—IALM

D2—Disability Ministry to Hispanic Families—IALM

T2—Beyond Power Point — IALM

Session 4—1:45 pm—2:45 pm

A33—That’s Why We Do That! A Basic Intro to Teaching the Catholic

Faith—IAT3

A34—Scripture & Catechesis—IAT1

A35—We Are Salt and Light: CST for All Ages—IAT2

A36—Creation Matters! - IAT2

A38—Being Martha, Being Mary, Being Me—IAT4

A39—In the Eye of the Beholder: The Jesus of the Synoptic Gospels—

IAT1 or IAC

E10—Reconciliation/Eucharist Activities—IALM

MH4—Youth Ministry: Games for God Galore!—IALM

T3—Apps That Teach—IALM

A42—La Oracion y los Discipilos Misioneros—IAT4 or IAC

D3—Estudiantes Especialles en nu;estro Salón de clase—IALM

T4—Como usar la computadora para busdcar atividades practices y

usarlas en el salon de clase—IALM

Session 5—3:00 pm—4:00 pm

A46—Prayer in Chaos, Commotion and Clutter —IAT4

A47—Conscience: God’s Voice or Ours—IAT2

A48—Church History America—IAT3

A49—Ignatian Spirituality—IAT4

T5—How Would Jesus Use an Ipad Without Wi-Fi?—IALM

A50—Doctrina de Justicia Social Católica—IAT2

Adult Methodology Workshops

Workshops below and count as 1 hour towards Adult Methodology in

each category:

A23—Moving Mountains: Focusing on Adult Formation—AM2 or IALM

A27—Models of Adult Faith Formation—AM1 or IALM

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Keynote Speakers: Joe Paprocki, DMin, Fr. Victor Reyes

Featured Speakers: Msgr. Pat Bishop, Fr. Carlos Cifuentes, Kathy Coffey, Lori Dahlhoff, Kevin Dowd,

Fr. John Dowling, Marta Durán, Fr. Joseph Mendes, Ted Miles,

Dr. Tom Ryan, Fr. Gaurav Shoff, Fr. Michael Silloway, and Michael Trujillo

and all of our wonderful presenters.

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Catholic Relief Services—hosting Michael Trujillo and Ted Miles

J.S. Paluch—hosting Carol Cuviello and providing programs

Loyola Institute for Ministry—hosting Dr. Tom Ryan

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Pflaum—Kevin Dowd and Angie McElveen

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