RECongress 2019 Registration Guidebook

OVERVIEW
THURSDAY – MARCH 21, 2019

See pages 7-15 for the Youth Day schedule.
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm On-site registration/Program
pick-up (Prefunction area)
FRIDAY – MARCH 22, 2019
7:00 am - 3:00 pm On-site registration/Program
pick-up (Prefunction area)
8:30 - 9:30 am Opening Ceremony
& Welcome (Arena)
10:00 - 11:30 am Period 1 Workshops
10:15 - 10:45 am RECongress Chat (Hall A)
11:30 - 1:00 pm LUNCH
11:45 - 12:30 pm Music (Arena)
– Meredith Augustin &
John Angotti
Music (North Hall - upper)
– WAL
1:00 - 2:30 pm Period 2 Workshops
3:00 - 4:30 pm Period 3 Workshops
5:15 pm Evening Prayer & Liturgies
7:45 - 9:45 pm Film Showcase 2019
(Convention 201)
8:00 pm Concert (Arena)
– Fr. Rob Galea 2019 THEME REFLECTION
SATURDAY – MARCH 23, 2019 The theme for the RECongress Adult Days springs from the Sunday Gospel reading in which
a Samaritan woman encounters Jesus at a well. Their conversation opens new possibilities
7:30 am - 2:30 pm On-site registration/Program
pick-up (Prefunction area) not only for the woman but for her whole town as well, possibilities for a new life found in
7:50 am Morning Praise & Keynote Christ himself. This reading has special significance in the Church’s life. For many centuries,
English (Arena) this reading has accompanied those who are seeking initiation in our Church. The imagery of
– TBA finding one’s thirst quenched not from water drawn from the deep underground but from the
7:50 am Morning Praise & Keynote infinite love and mercy of Jesus have called so many to conversion and faith.
Spanish (North Hall - upper) This theme also recalls Jesus’ teaching in the Beatitudes of those who have a yearning for
– Sr. Norma Pimentel justice that is so deep, so intense it feels like a persistent thirst, a gnawing hunger. In this, we
10:00 - 11:30 am Period 4 Workshops
are again called to turn to Jesus who reconciles all creation to God and through his death and
10:30 am Front Row with Archbishop
Gomez (Hall A) Resurrection and sends the Spirit to awaken in us the courage and gifts necessary to work for
11:30 - 1:00 pm LUNCH justice and peace.
11:45 - 12:30 pm Music (Arena) Our theme, “Thirsting for Justice,” not only describes a condition of the heart but it also is
– Sarah Hart & meant to begin a conversation. Thirsting for justice, what am I willing to do to help build the
ValLimar Jansen kingdom of God? How will you respond?
Music (North Hall - upper) – Fr. Christopher Bazyouros
– John Burland, Michael
Mangan, Andrew Chinn Director, Office of Religious Education
& James Wahl
1:00 - 2:30 pm Period 5 Workshops WHAT IS THE RECONGRESS?
3:00 - 4:30 pm Period 6 Workshops The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress is the largest event of its kind in the world. It
5:15 pm Evening Prayer & Liturgies has continued its original objective of offering in-service education and spiritual formation to
8:00 pm Concert (Arena) those in catechetical and related ministries. Though the Religious Education Congress contin-
– ValLimar Jansen ues to serve religious educators, today it is so much more! RECongress now draws 40,000
8:30 pm Sacred Illuminations 2019 participants during this internationally acclaimed four-day event and offers more than 300
(Convention 213)
9:00 pm Taizé Prayer
workshops covering a vast range of topics from spirituality, music and personal development
(Convention 303) to biblical studies and catechesis.
9:00 pm - 12 mid Young Adult Dance (Marriott) Register now for this spirit-filled and enriching weekend! You may register online at www.
SUNDAY – MARCH 24, 2019 RECongress.org by credit card, or use the Registration Form on the inside back cover to
register by check or money order through the mail.
7:00 am Morning Rosary (Conv. 303)
8:00 - 11:00 am On-site registration RECONGRESS LOCATION & COST
8:00 - 9:30 am Eucharistic Liturgy (Arena)
10:00 - 11:30 am Period 7 Workshops RECongress is held at the Anaheim Convention Center, located at 800 West Katella Avenue in
11:30 - 1:00 pm LUNCH Anaheim, Calif., directly south of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
11:45 - 12:30 pm Music (Arena) COST: The registration fee for RECongress covers admission to all events, ticketed work-
– M. Roger Holland II shops, concerts, liturgies and exhibits (name badges required) throughout the three days. Fees
Music (North Hall - upper) for the Adult Days are:
– Jesse Manibusan
& Tom Kendzia $75 – by February 22, 2019 deadline $85 – after February 22, 2019
1:00 - 2:30 pm Period 8 Workshops NOTE: If you have not mailed in your Registration Form by March 1, 2019, please register
3:30 pm Closing Liturgy (Arena) online or on site at the Convention Center. Online registration closes 9 am Sunday of Congress.
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CONTENTS
2019 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS
General Info
sponsored by the
Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Office of Religious Education
3424 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Web • www.RECongress.org
Email • [email protected]
Info • (213) 637-7348
Register online at www.RECongress.org
Facebook • RECongress
Youth Day
Twitter • LACongress
Pinterest • LACongress
Instagram • LACongress
SECCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL
Conferencias............................................................. 75-90
Assemblies
Eventos del RECongress.......................................... 68-69
Eventos de los Adultos Jóvenes............................... 68-69
Horario.......................................................................... 70
Indice y Categorías........................................................ 73
Información General................................................ 90-91
MARCH 21, 2019 (YOUTH DAY) Informaciones de la Forma de Inscripción.................. 100
& MARCH 22-24, 2019 (ADULT DAYS) Mensajes del Arzobispo y del Director......................... 71
Mensajes de las Coordinadoras del RECongress.......... 72
GENERAL INFORMATION Mensaje del Coordinadores de
Workshops
About RECongress ...................................................... 2-3 Ministerios Catequéticos............................................72
Adult Days Schedule........................... Inside Front Cover
Archbishop’s Welcome.................................................. 5 EXHIBITORS/TRAVEL/HOTEL INFORMATION
Asian/Pacific Events...................................................... 23 Airline Tickets Information........................................... 96
Catechist Formation Coordinators’ Welcome................. 6
Anaheim Area Map....................................................... 92
Co-Coordinators’ Welcome........................................... 6
Featured Advertisers ..................................................... 94
Convention Center Information.................................... 99
Director’s Welcome....................................................... 5 Hotel & Suites Information........................................... 93
Endowment Fund Information...................................... 97 Shuttle/Transportation Information............................... 95
Español
Liturgies & Prayer Services.......................................... 22
Ralph’s Club Information.............................................. 97 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Speaker Categories (by topic)....................................... 25 Continuing Education Credit
Speaker Index (alphabetical)......................................... 4 – Loyola Marymount University................................98
Workshop Recording Information................................. 99 Deaf/Hard of Hearing/Disabled Services.......................99
Young Adult Events ...................................................... 24 Deaf/Hard of Hearing Request Form...........................100
YOUTH DAY (March 21) Parking Information.......................................................99
Welcome from the Youth Day Coordinator................... 7
Registration Form................................. Inside Back Cover Travel/Hotels
Registration Form Information.....................................100
Youth Day Registration Form....................................... 15
Youth Day Registration Information............................. 14 Ticket/Program Book Pick-Up ....................................100
Youth Day Schedule..................................................... 8-9
Youth Day Workshop Information........................... 10-13 At RECongress, be sure to pick up your Program
Book, which includes:
DAILY EVENTS / ASSEMBLIES • Daily schedule, workshops and highlights
Friday, March 22 ..................................................... 16-17 • Maps to the Anaheim Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A,
Registration
Saturday, March 23................................................... 18-19 hotel workshops and Anaheim-area restaurants

Sunday, March 24..................................................... 20-21 • Restaurant information guide
• Exhibitor listings and categories
ADULT DAYS WORKSHOPS • Office of Religious Education staff & program offerings
Friday, March 22................................................ 17, 26-42 • Technology Center schedule
Saturday, March 23............................................. 19, 43-59 • Workshop recording form
Sunday, March 24............................................... 21, 60-67 • Endowment Fund “Thank You”
Register online at www.RECongress.org • Facebook: RECongress • Twitter: LACongress 1

OVERVIEW LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS
WHAT IS THE RELIGIOUS

HELD IN ANAHEIM
Begun as an “Institute” back
in 1956, our event became the
“CCD Congress” and is now
EDUCATION CONGRESS?
known as the “Los Angeles
Religious Education Congress.”
And since 1970 (when Orange
County was still a part of the
Los Angeles Archdiocese), the
Anaheim Convention Center has
been home to our annual event.
ACC NORTH IS HALL B
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Last year, RECongress was
among the first events to use the
new ACC North building. This
year, we have moved all our Hall
B (“Spanish Arena”) events to
the 200 level – the upper level –
of ACC North. Both Youth Day
and our Adult Days will utilize
the new “North Hall.”
◄
(Thursday through Sunday)
YOUTH DAY The Religious

Education Congress starts off
the long weekend on Thursday,
March 21, with the high-energy,
day-long event for high school
youth. It’s an opportunity for
students to share in a mix of
workshops, keynote and a
liturgy to be sent out to live as
missionary disciples.
(See pages 7-15.)
LITURGIES ART EXHIBIT

▲

One of the unique features of Come enjoy our 2019 Art Ex-
RECongress is that it annually hibit located in the Arena Lobby.
offers a variety of liturgies of Each year RECongress features
different character. This year we a display of works of art –
will be offering 14 Eucharistic whether by a local artist or a
Liturgies – from Byzantine Di- display to bring to light some
vine Liturgy to a Mass Promot- current and important issues of
ing Harmony – along with daily our day. Drop by to view and
morning and evening prayer experience this year’s display.
experiences. (See page 22.) (Arena Lobby)
EXHIBIT HALL One of

the perks of registering for
►
RECongress is admission to
Exhibit Hall A – showcasing
over 250 companies as exhibi-
tors ranging from religious art
to music, from publishing houses
to educational institutions, in
addition to a variety of Los An-
geles archdiocesan ministries.
(Friday through Sunday)
2 Religious Education Congress • March 21-24, 2019

MARCH 21 (YOUTH DAY) & MARCH 22-24 (ADULT DAYS) OVERVIEW
SPEAKERS ENTERTAINMENT
► ►
General Info
Over the four days, RECongress Admission to RECongress in-
2019 will offer 308 workshops cludes free lunchtime and eve-
presented by 192 speakers, with ning concerts presented by well-
topics ranging from personal known and loved RECongress
growth to music to spiritual topics artists – ranging from contempo-
– in three languages: English, rary Christian music to the lead-
Spanish and Vietnamese. And ing Latino composers and artists.
our Saturday Keynote speakers Enjoy the variety of musical
in English and Spanish are again styles from around the world.
ensconced in our Morning Praise. (Friday through Sunday)
►
SACRED SPACE ◄
Spend some time in a quiet place,
PERFORMANCE STAGE
Several of the performing artists
in prayer before the Blessed at the Religious Education
Sacrament, participating in the Congress have scheduled time
sacrament of reconciliation or to appear at the Performance
experience the ancient practice Stage, located in the southeast
of walking the labyrinth. Note the area of Hall A. The stage
new location in ACC North: Sa- showcases 20-minute sets of
cred Space in North 151-152 and live music. Stop by for a listen
confessions in North 153/156. and check the on-site schedule.
(Thursday through Sunday) (Friday through Sunday)
FILM SHOWCASE In SACRED

►
partnership with Loyola Mary
mount University’s Center
for Religion and Spirituality,
ILLUMINATIONS 2019
An annual event at RECongress
RECongress annually presents is Sacred Illuminations: A mysti-
excerpts from a number of feature cal choreography of light and
films, shorts and documentaries sound. Incorporating her newest
whose thematic elements are fine art photography, Sr. Rose
grounded in Catholic social Marie Tulacz, SND, brings us
teaching, ministry, spirituality deeper to the care and to the heart
and theology. (Friday evening) of God. (Saturday evening.)
HALL EVENTS ◄
The Exhibit Hall is one of
AND MORE . . . There is
much more to Los Angeles
the busiest locations during Religious Education Congress,
the Religious Education Con- whether you attend just Youth
gress, where you can find a Day or spend the whole weekend
variety of exhibitors – includ- long, you will find a variety
ing departments of the Los of constant events from early
Angeles Archdiocese. And be morning through the evening. Be
sure to stop by the ORE Booth sure to experience the sampling
(photo) and the RECongress of all that the RECongress has
Technology Center. to offer.
(Exhibit Hall A)

SPEAKER INDEX ALPHABETICAL WITH WORKSHOP SESSIONS
Adams, Wynsdey............................. 5-03* Narro, Victor..................................... 3-55*
Alarcón, Rev. Carlos........................ 5-53*, 8-52* RECONGRESS SPEAKERS Neeley, Rev. Peter........................... 3-56*, 4-53*
Alcántara Mendoza, Rev. Rogelio... 2-52*, 6-51* Workshops are designated by two num- Neuhaus, Suzanne.......................... 5-22*, 8-17*
Allen Jr., John.................................. 5-01*, 7-02* bers separated by a dash. The first Nguyên Anh Tuan, Bishop Louis..... 2-70*, 8-70*
Alonso, Tony.................................... 4-03, number indicates the period; the num- Ocegueda Juárez, María Elena....... 5-55*, 8-51*
Anderson, David.............................. 1-02, ber after the dash is the workshop num- O’Connell, Bishop David.................. 2-18*
Angotti, John.................................... YD, 4-04* ber. Workshop numbers -01 to -30 are in Pajuelo Vázquez, Rev. Daniel.......... 3-57*, 7-57*
Angrisano, Steve.............................. 5-04*, 6-13* English; -51 to -60 are in Spanish; and Palazzi, Prof. Felix........................... 3-58*, 4-55*
Angulo, Katherine............................ YD, 3-52* -70 is in Vietnamese. Sessions -01 are in Palomo de Fernández, Constanza.. 3-51*
Anslinger, Leisa................................ 3-02*, 8-02* the Arena; Session -51 are in ACC North Paprocki, Dr. Joe.............................. 1-15*, 6-22*
Arango, Andrés................................ 2-53*, 4-52* Hall. “YD” denotes a Youth Day workshop. Patalinghug, Rev. Leo...................... 2-19*, 4-17*
Ash, Laura........................................ 5-05* “Key” indicates the English or Spanish Patin, Mike........................................ YD, 3-18*
Augustine, Dr. Ansel........................ 6-22*, 8-03* Saturday Keynote. Perron, Bob...................................... YD, 3-19*
Banis, Dr. Heather............................ 1-03,
Bañuelas, Msgr. Arturo.................... 5-51*
You can check our site on the internet at Petitfils, Roy..................................... YD, 4-18*
Barron, Bishop Robert..................... 1-01 www.RECongress.org for updates – or Pimentel, Sr. Norma......................... Key*, 7-19*
Beckman, Betsey............................. 5-05* sign up for our Emailing Updates filled with Ponnet, Fr. Chris.............................. 1-16*, 6-09*
Bird, Nancy....................................... 8-04* important information. Prejean McGrady, Katie................... YD, 1-17*
Birmingham, Mary............................ 2-02*, 7-04* and (*) indicate recorded sessions Prendergast, Sr. Edith...................... 2-20*
Brennan, Caroline............................ 6-03, Ragasa-Mondoy, Jayne................... 4-19*, 7-20*
Bryant, Sr. Kathleen......................... 5-06*, 8-05* Rayas, Dr. Veronica......................... 6-22*, 8-57*
Burland, John................................... 2-03*, 8-06* Groves, Richard............................... 6-12*, 7-11* Reese, Fr. Thomas........................... 1-18, 3-20
Burton, Fr. William............................ 2-04*, 6-04* Grzona, Ricardo............................... 4-54*, 7-55* Reid, Sr. Barbara............................. 4-56*, 6-23*
Busse, Rev. Brendan....................... 3-53* Gutierrez, Fr. Michael...................... 1-19* Ricard, Fr. R. Tony........................... 3-01*, 5-23*
Butler, Sr. Sara................................. 2-05* Haas, David...................................... 3-13, 7-01 Rodríguez, Rev. Domingo................ 2-51*, 5-57*
Caggiano, Bishop Frank.................. YD, 2-06* Hart, Sarah....................................... 6-13*, 7-12* Rolheiser, Fr. Ronald....................... 3-21*, 4-01*
Callahan, Sean................................ 3-03*, 7-05* Haugen, Marty................................. 3-12*, 6-14 Romero, Mario................................. 1-58*
Callanan, Ian.................................... 5-07* Healy, Suzanne................................ 1-03
Ruhi-López, Angelique.................... 2-21*, 5-56*
Camille, Alice................................... 4-05*, 8-07* Heft, Fr. James................................. 4-12*
Salvatierra, Rev. Alexia.................... 1-19*
Canavese, Paul................................ 1-04*, 4-06* Hershey, Rev. Terry......................... 1-12*, 4-13*
Sanfrancesco, Paul.......................... 3-22*, 8-18*
Cano Valero, Dr. Julia...................... 6-53*, 7-52* Hicks, Paul....................................... 5-13*, 8-54*
Santamaría, Carmen....................... 2-21*, 5-56*
Carotta, Dr. Michael......................... 1-05*, 7-06* Horan, Fr. Daniel.............................. 6-15*, 7-13*
Jansen, ValLimar............................. 1-08*, 6-16*, Schipani, Sr. Kathleen..................... 2-22*, 8-19*
Cavazos-González, Prof. Gilberto... 5-52*, 7-07* Schmitz, Rev. Michael..................... YD, 4-20*
Chávez, Canónigo Dr. Eduardo....... 1-51*, 6-52* ...................................................... 7-14*
Johnson, Maria Morera.................... 6-17*, 8-56* Searle, Susan.................................. YD, 1-20*
Chavez-Kopp, Andrea...................... 6-05* Shawver, Rosie................................ 4-02*, 5-02*,
Chinn, Andrew.................................. 3-04*, 6-06* Just, Fr. Felix.................................... 2-10*, 8-13*
Kendzia, Tom................................... 2-11*, 5-15* ...................................................... 6-02*
Clarke, Rev. Jim............................... 5-06*, 7-53*
Kennedy, Rev. Michael.................... 2-57* Smith-Christopher, Prof. Daniel....... 1-21*, 7-21*
Cotter, Jeanne.................................. 3-05, 5-08
Kertz Kernion, Anne......................... 4-14* Soto, Luis......................................... 1-59*, 5-58*
Curran, Rich..................................... 1-06*, 8-08*
Dakin-Grimm, Linda......................... 2-18* Lamas, Christina.............................. YD, 6-18* Spitzer, Fr. Robert............................ 1-22*, 7-22*
Dávila, Dr. María Teresa.................. 1-52*, 5-53* Lassalle-Klein, Dr. Robert............... 4-15*, 8-55* Sri, Dr. Edward................................. 5-24*, 7-23*
De Silva, Chris................................. 2-07, Le, Sr. Grace Duc............................ 2-12*, 6-70* Stanz, Julianne................................ 3-23*, 4-21*,
DeAnda, Dr. Neomi.......................... 2-54*, 6-54* Leal, Douglas................................... 1-13*, 5-14*, ...................................................... 6-22*
Dees, Jared...................................... 1-07* ...................................................... 7-09* Stauring, Javier................................ 2-57*
Dennin, Prof. Michael....................... 4-07*, 8-09* Lennan, Fr. Richard......................... 5-16*, 8-14* Sumereau, Stacey........................... 6-24*, 8-20*
Di, Prof. Quyen................................. 4-70* Leonard, Fr. Richard........................ 2-13, 6-19, Tabares Ramírez, Héctor................. 5-59*, 7-58*
Díaz, Iván......................................... 1-53*, 5-09* Loftus, Fr. David............................... 6-22* Theisen, Michael.............................. 2-23*, 8-21*
Diller, Katie....................................... 4-02*, 5-02*, Lombardi, Dr. Josephine.................. 3-14*, 5-17* Tobar Mensbrugghe, Dr. Dora......... 4-57*, 6-58*,
...................................................... 6-02* Lopez, Sergio................................... 1-56*, 7-15* ...................................................... 8-52*
DiPaolo, Dr. Michael........................ 6-07* Luther, Monica................................. 2-14*, 7-03* Tooke, Doug..................................... YD, 2-24*
Ductrám, Dr. Peter........................... 1-54*, 6-55* Ly, Sr. Bich Quyen............................ 3-70*, 5-70* Torres, Rev. Augustino..................... 2-58*, 4-58*
Dwyer, Fr. David............................... 4-08* Macalintal, Diana............................. 3-12*, 5-18* Trujillo, Yunuen................................ 5-53*, 8-52*
Dysinger, Fr. Luke............................ 3-06* Mahony, Cardinal Roger.................. 5-19* Turk, Jihad........................................ 3-24*
Early Childhood Board, ................... 5-54* Mangan, Michael.............................. 3-15*, 7-16* Usselmann, Sr. Nancy..................... 8-22*
East, Msgr. Ray................................ 1-08* Manibusan, Jesse............................ 2-15*, 8-15* Valenzuela, Victor............................ 4-22*, 7-59*
East, Tom......................................... 3-07*, 6-08* Marchionda, Fr. Jim......................... 3-16*, 4-04* Vega, Rev. Richard.......................... 3-59*
Eldredge, Becky............................... 2-08*, 7-08* Martin, Fr. James............................. 2-16*, 6-01* Velez Caro, Dr. Olga........................ 4-59*, 8-58*
Elias-Juarez, Dr. Marco................... 2-55*, 8-53* Martin, Fr. Michael........................... 4-02*, 5-02*,
Vu, Dr. Nhung................................... 1-70*, 7-70*
Ellair, Steven.................................... 1-09*, 5-10* ...................................................... 6-02*
Wagner, Nick.................................... 3-25*, 8-23*
Feduccia, Robert............................. YD, 2-09* Martínez, Dr. Juan............................ 1-19*
Wahl, James.................................... 1-23*, 6-06*
Fernández, Santiago........................ 3-51*, 7-54 Masero, Nicole................................. 2-14*, 7-03*
Walgenbach, Greg........................... 3-53*
Fitzmaurice, Dr. Arthur..................... 6-09*, 8-10* Massingale, Fr. Bryan...................... 2-17*, 6-20*
Walker, Christopher......................... 2-25*, 4-23*
Flecha Andrés, Rev. José-Román... 1-55*, 4-51* Mateo, Sr. Hilda................................ 7-17*
Florian, Amy..................................... 1-10*, 5-11* Matijasevic, Margaret....................... 5-14* Ward-Kaiser, Cheryl........................ 5-22*
Fragomeni, Fr. Richard.................... 3-08*, 5-12* Mayersohn, Rabbi Michael.............. 6-21* Weeman, Scott................................ 7-25*
Frawley-Mangan, Anne.................... 3-09*, 7-09* McCorquodale, Dr. Charlotte........... 1-14*, 5-20* Welliver, Tracy.................................. 6-25*, 8-24*
Friedt, Dan....................................... 1-11*, 6-10* McGrath, Bro. Michael O’Neil.......... 7-18, Wells, David..................................... 1-24*, 8-01*
Gaillardetz, Dr. Richard................... 4-09*, 6-11* McKenna, Megan............................. 4-16* West, John....................................... 4-24*
Galea, Fr. Rob.................................. YD, 8-11* Medina, Dr. J. Antonio..................... 1-57* White, Dr. Joseph............................. 1-25*, 7-24*
Garcia, Rev. David........................... 2-56* Melendrez, Joe................................ YD Williams, Kate.................................. 5-25*, 8-25*
Garrido, Ann..................................... 3-10*, 8-12* Miles, Ted......................................... YD, 8-16* Yzaguirre, Dr. John.......................... 7-51*
Gifford, Rebecca.............................. 3-53* Monguí Casas, Leonardo................ 6-56*, 7-56* Zagano, Dr. Phyllis........................... 2-01*, 4-25*
Gordon, Dr. Greer............................ 4-10, 7-10 Mullen, Fr. J. Patrick........................ 3-17*, 5-21* Zavala de Alba, Dr. Luis................... 2-18*
Groome, Dr. Thomas....................... 3-11*, 4-11* Murua, Marcelo................................ 3-54*, 6-57* Zuniga, Douglas............................... 2-59*

WELCOME
A MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHBISHOP
General Info
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
On behalf of the whole family of God here in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, I want to welcome you to
our 2019 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress!
Our time together begins with our annual Youth Day. This year’s theme is “Trust! God’s Gotchu.” I look
forward to this day every year – it is a great time to pray and worship and spend time with our young
people and to call them to a deeper love for Jesus Christ.
The theme that draws us together for the Adult Days of RECongress is “Thirsting for Justice.” And of
course, we hear in this theme Our Lord’s promise from his Sermon on the Mount: “Blessed are those
who hunger and thirst for righteousness.” Righteousness in the Scriptures means “rightness” or jus-
tice. Things are righteous or just when they are the way God wants them to be.
We are born with this thirst inside us – a thirst for holiness, for love and mercy, for a society that
reflects God’s beautiful intentions for creation. This is how God calls us to live – to walk with Jesus and
to grow in holiness, to seek his Kingdom through works of justice for the poor and vulnerable.
What we are all thirsting for is Jesus Christ. We are like that woman from Samaria who meets Jesus at
the well and asks him: “Give me this water, that I may not thirst.”
And Jesus longs to give us the gift of God, the living water that brings eternal life. As we thirst, so does
Jesus. His final words on the cross are words of desire: “I thirst.”
I pray that these days will be a time of renewal for all of you. May you come to a new awareness of
how Jesus thirsts for your love and a new dedication to following him in seeking holiness in your life
and justice in our world.
In your prayers this weekend, please remember me and our ministry here in Los Angeles. I entrust
you all to the loving heart of Our Blessed Mother Mary.
Most Reverend José H. Gomez

Archbishop of Los Angeles
A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear Friends in Christ,
It fills me with joy to welcome you to the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress 2019!
Growing up in California I have been quite used to efforts to conserve water. Water is a precious
resource and living through experiences of prolonged drought one can often be left wondering if
there will ever be a change, if anything will get better: Will there ever be enough for everyone? We
should always be good stewards of all the many blessings we receive from God, which includes this
magnificent planet. We also long for a day when we don’t have to count every drop. This experience
of shortage, of not having enough, sets the context for our themes, “Trust! God’s Gotchu” and “Thirst-
ing for Justice.” They speak of our limits: our failure to trust in God’s providence, our failure to live
justly with God and with our neighbors. They also speak of God’s abundance: where there is fear and
doubt, God brings faith and hope; where there is longing for an end to suffering and injustice, God
liberates us from sin and death.
Jesus tells the Samaritan woman, “Whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst.” We come
to God, longing to be filled with his Holy Spirit, a spirit of peace, a spirit of joy. We invite you to seek
God, who satisfies every longing, here at the Religious Education Congress. In our sessions, litur-
gies, time of prayer and being in community, we open our hearts and, like an empty jug, await to be
filled with the living water who is Jesus Christ. We look forward to seeing you here and sharing this
blessed time together. Share the joy and bring a friend. May God bless you abundantly.
Sincerely,
Fr. Chris Bazyouros

Director, Office of Religious Education

WELCOME MARCH 21-24, 2019
A MESSAGE FROM THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS COORDINATORS

Dear Friends,
We have the great joy of warmly welcoming you to this extraordinary, annual, four-day event: The Los Angeles Religious Education
Congress, 2019. The RECongress begins with a vibrant gathering of our youth reflecting on the theme: “Trust! God’s Gotchu.” You can
read more of the specifics on the theme and all other Youth Day events on pages 7-15 of this Registration Guidebook.
The weekend continues, inspired by the Adult Days theme – “Thirsting for Justice” | “Sed de Justicia” | “Khát Khao Công Lý” – which is
drawn from the Scripture readings from the Third Sunday of Lent. In the Gospel reading, the Samaritan woman’s encounter with Jesus at
the well ensures that no one is ever outcast. Just as Jesus invited the Samaritan woman to drink deeply from God’s well of mercy, each of
us is invited to do the same and then to testify to our salvation in Jesus. May our weekend together inspire us to go forth and lead others to
Christ by the witness of our lives well lived.
As the weekend unfolds, you can look forward to outstanding workshops offered in a variety of languages by some of the preeminent national
and international presenters. A variety of liturgical prayer opportunities will provide time for prayer and reflection. Join us for amazing
concerts, inspiring art exhibit and the joy of learning more about our diverse communities at the multicultural exhibit. Sacred Space, along with
the Sacrament of Reconciliation, will be offered as a time for prayer and renewal. Also, be sure to take some time to visit the Exhibit Hall. A
wide variety of resources and company representatives will be available to offer you personalized service. Do not miss out hearing a variety of
musicians performing throughout the day at the Exhibit Hall Performance Stage. These are just some of the many highlights that await you!
Workshop descriptions and event listings, housing information, online and mail-in registration instructions are included in this Registration
Guidebook and updated regularly on our website at www.RECongress.org. You can obtain additional information by email at congress@
la-archdiocese.org or by calling the RECongress general office line at (213) 637-7348
As an international gathering, RECongress is also a wonderful opportunity to renew friendships and meet people from all over the world.
If you know of others whom you feel may be enriched by participating in RECongress, please share your experience with them and extend
a personal invitation to join us for the weekend. We would love to see them! For those not able to join us in Anaheim, remember that our
event is available via our live stream at www.RECongress.org/Live.
Again, we look forward to personally welcoming you at our 2019 RECongress.
Paulette Smith Jan Pedroza

Associate Director RECongress Program Coordinator
RECongress Event Coordinator Coordinator, Early Childhood Catechesis
A MESSAGE FROM THE COORDINATORS OF CATECHIST FORMATION

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ and in faith, we want to express our joy in meeting you again at our annual Los Angeles Religious Edu-
cation Congress.
The theme of our Congress, “Thirsting for Justice,” reverberates permanently throughout the history of humanity, and it is expressed as the
thread that weaves the realities of peoples in Sacred Scripture. Although we seek (and must find) concrete improvements for the common
good, “justice” is much more than political and social results. Justice is the constant struggle to build God’s Kingdom. Justice is a process
through which we become more human with each attitude and each action that transform us to see the sacred face of God in each person.
Justice is an evolution in which we grow in the conscience of knowing ourselves intrinsically one with creation, understood as the exterior-
ization of God. Therefore, the thirst for justice is the journey that every human being, and every Christian in particular, must traverse every
day of his/her life, especially us, catechists and ministers of the Word.
The Religious Education Congress is an excellent opportunity for all certified catechists to make use of the many workshops for continuous
formation and for the process of basic and advanced recertification. To obtain a recertification form, please visit our web page at
www.la-archdiocese.org/org/ore, or send an email requesting one at [email protected].
We invite you, therefore, to prepare your heart to continue the struggle of the numerous witnesses and lovers of peace and justice.
Our faith journey is to be done in community, may we continue to be blessed by your presence.
In Christ our peace,
Dione L. Grillo
Coordinator of Catechist Formation
Giovanni O. Perez Campos

Coordinator of Catechist Formation

YOUTH DAY THEME:“TRUST! GOD’S GOTCHU” YOUTH DAY
A MESSAGE FROM THE YOUTH DAY COORDINATOR
Greetings!
On behalf of the Youth Day Coordinating Team, it is my honor to welcome you
and the young people in your ministry to Youth Day 2019. Youth Day begins
the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. The day brings together
more than 12,000 Catholic young people from across the Archdiocese of Los
Angeles and beyond. Together with their Chaperones, young people will be
invited to renew, experience and celebrate their Catholic faith.
There have been some changes to Youth Day this year. We are excited to
Youth Day
debut our new format and hope that this new model might serve you better.
Youth Day still features two tracks; however, these tracks now offer a stag-
gered start and end time. All Youth Day participants will hear our Keynote
speaker, experience the Arena general session, participate in a Spirit-filled
Liturgy, and attend two workshops (chosen on site). All workshops will be
in ACC North, the new Convention Center expansion space. Workshops are presented in a variety
of settings, such as round tables to allow for group processing and rooms with open space to allow
for movement. When registering your group, you will only need general group information and the
names of your Chaperones. Youth badges are now able to be purchased without assigning a name
to the badge.
It is our hope that these changes will help you to more fully engage in the day. As you continue to
prepare, I invite you to dialogue with us online. Follow us across all social media platforms
@LAYouthDay. Use #LAYouthDay and this year’s official hashtag #TrustGodsGotchu in your
posts. Make sure to download our app and visit our website – www.RECongress.org/YD – for the
most current information.
Thank you for your willingness to share this opportunity with those you serve. Our team looks for-
ward to welcoming you at Youth Day 2019: Trust! God’s Gotchu.
Victoria Radleigh Smith

Coordinator of Youth Ministry
PREPARING FOR YOUTH DAY

Youth Day 2019 takes place on Thursday of the Second Week of Lent. The readings of the day have
helped to shape our theme, Trust! God’s Gotchu, and the events of the day. Below you will find the
readings, along with a theme reflection prepared by young people for young people.
First Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6
Gospel: Luke 16:19-31
The first reading gives a warning to those who place their trust in others and not in the Lord. Like a bar-
ren bush in the scorching desert, those without hope in the Lord will receive no relief. However, those
who hope in the Lord should not fear, for they will be rewarded. The passage reminds us that the Lord
alone knows our struggles and will judge “everyone according to the merit of his deeds” (Romans 2:6).
We see God’s judgment later in the Gospel as we hear of Lazarus and the Rich Man. Lazarus had little
and suffered greatly throughout his life. Through it all, his faith never wavered. Though he sat at the
door of the rich man’s house, he received no comfort or aid. When he died, he was carried away by an-
gels and brought to a place of peace. The rich man also died but found himself in a place of torment. He
had a vision and saw Abraham with Lazarus in heaven. He begged Abraham for mercy, yet Abraham re-
plied, “My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus received
what was bad.” The rich man begged for Lazarus to be sent to his family to warn them so they would
not suffer as he did. Abraham reminded the man that his family had Moses and the prophets, saying,
“If they will not listen to them, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.”
These passages invite us to reflect upon our own trust and disbelief. In what ways are we Lazarus?
In what ways are we the Rich Man? As those who have hope in the Lord, how are we being invited to
deepen our trust in God’s goodness? In modern jargon when someone says “I gotchu” it means that
they have you covered and that you can lean on them for support. Trust! God’s Gotchu offers a mes-
sage of comfort and hope to young people attending the day. It is a reminder that when we persevere
in faithfulness, we will be rewarded. Our theme is broadly applicable and transcends time and circum-
stance. Young people will discern their own faith journey and be called to renew their commitment to
trust in Christ. They will leave challenged to joyfully embrace this message of hope. Whatever you are
experiencing, whatever struggle or burden – Trust! God’s Gotchu.
Facebook: LAYouthDay • Twitter: @LAYouthDay • Register online at archla.org/ydregistration 7

YOUTH DAY MARCH 21, 2019
TRACK 1 REGISTERING FOR THE DAY

Youth Day is open to all young people of high school age in grades 9-12. We wel-
7:30 AM – DOORS OPEN come those from both public and private school settings. Unfortunately, young
people in 8th grade or those who have already graduated high school will not be
8:00 AM – ARENA SESSION permitted to attend.
For those registered in Track 1, the excitement of Youth Young people must register as part of a group and be accompanied by a Chap-
Day 2019 begins in the Arena erone at all times. One Chaperone is needed for each group of 10 young people
with a General Session led with two Chaperones being needed for the first group of 10. Parents and Chap-
by young people from the Los erones wishing to accompany young people
Angeles Archdiocese, and music at Youth Day must be 21 years of age and in
by WAL. The General Session compliance with their diocese’s Safe Environ-
will also include: ment Policies.
When registering for the day, please select a
EUCHARISTIC LITURGY
Track. This year, tracks have a staggered start
Track 1 participants will participate and end time. Workshops will be chosen on
in a liturgy presided by Archbishop site. We recommend that you become familiar
José Gomez from the Los Angeles with our offerings in advance.
Archdiocese. The music will be led
by the Archdiocesan Youth Choir Youth Day registration is $40 per partici-
pant with special discount pricing of $35
under the direction of Ed Archer
being available until February 22, 2019.
from Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Santa Clarita.
Youth Day often fills to capacity, please regis-
KEYNOTE ter early to avoid disappointment. The last day
Our featured keynote speaker, to mail in registration will be March 1. Registra-
Fr. Mike Schmitz, is known for his tions received after this date will be returned to
presence in the digital world. He will the Contact Person.
challenge participants to Trust God in
all circumstances as he breaks open
the theme: “Trust! God’s Gotchu.” ADULT VOLUNTEERS FOR THE DAY
Adults not chaperoning young people are invited to volunteer on Youth Day. All
11:30 AM – LUNCH volunteers assisting with Youth Day must be over the age of 21 and in compliance
Following the General Session, Track 1 participants with their diocese’s Safe Environment Policies. This includes fingerprinting, atten-
will break for lunch. Food is available for purchase dance at awareness sessions, and proof of active participation and good standing
inside the Convention Center, in the Youth Day food with your parish community. If you are unsure of what is required by your diocese,
court (Hall C), and outside in the Grand Plaza. please contact your diocesan Youth Ministry Office.
12:45 PM – FIRST WORKSHOP Volunteers interested in serving at Youth Day are asked to be available for the en-
tire day beginning at 6:30 am. Your service will conclude by 4:00 pm. All new and
Track 1 participants will be able to attend two of the returning volunteers are asked to attend a Volunteer Meeting prior to the event as
14 workshops offered. New this year: You do not well as a morning gathering on the day of the event.
have to register ahead of time for any of the Youth
Day workshops. Large groups are welcome to split Youth Day volunteer positions include:
into smaller groups as long as young people are Area Captain: Those who are responsible for overseeing a specific area of
chaperoned. space, such as the Arena or ACC North.
Chairperson: Those who are responsible for overseeing a specific room.
2:15 PM – SECOND WORKSHOP People Moving: Those who will assist with the traffic flow and crowd control
Track 1 participants will be able to attend a second of during the day.
the 14 workshops offered. Hospitality: Those who serve as a welcoming face to young people. These
individuals may also be used to assist in giving information and directing
3:15 PM – DISMISSAL participants.
After being reminded to be Jesus for others every day Prayer Team: Those who are committed to praying for the young people
and everywhere – in our parishes and schools, homes throughout the day.
and communities, online and in the entire world – par- Those interested in volunteering are asked to contact Anitra and Robert Gil at
ticipants will be sent out to live as missionary disciples. [email protected].
8 LA Youth Day • March 21, 2019

YOUTH DAY THEME:“TRUST! GOD’S GOTCHU” YOUTH DAY
LOGO WEAR FOR THE DAY TRACK 2
Make sure to get your official youth day logowear. T-shirts and hooded sweatshirts will
be available on Youth Day. Sizes range from small to XXXL. Quantities are limited, so 7:30 AM – DOORS OPEN
stop by early. Logowear can be found in our exhibit space in ACC North in the lower
100 level. 8:15 AM – FIRST WORKSHOP
Track 2 participants will begin the day by attending
SACRED SPACE ON YOUTH DAY one of the 14 workshops offered. New this year: You
do not have to register ahead of time for any of the
Sacred Space provides a quiet place to pray, Youth Day workshops. Large groups are welcome to
visit the chapel or walk the labyrinth. It offers a split into smaller groups as long as young people are
Youth Day
place to take a respite from the busy day and chaperoned.
enter a space dedicated to facilitating a sense of
spiritual rejuvenation through quiet prayer with 9:45 AM – SECOND WORKSHOP
Christ. Each year a themed multi-media exhibit Track 2 participants will be able to attend a second of the
is presented that both inspires and challenges 14 workshops offered.
the people of God to live the Gospel more fully.
10:45 AM – LUNCH
Sacred Space will be open from 7:30 am-
Following the two workshops, Track 2 participants will
4:00 pm and can be found in ACC North 151-
break for lunch. Food is available for purchase inside the
152 (lower level).
Convention Center, in the Youth Day food court (Hall C)
APP FOR YOUTH DAY

and outside in the Grand Plaza. Note: You will not be per-
mitted to enter the Arena prior to doors opening at noon.
The Youth Day App is available in the AppStore 12:00 PM – ARENA SESSION
for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch and in the For those registered in Track 2, the excitement of Youth
Google Play Store. With this app, you can stay Day 2019 continues in the Arena
up to date with all Youth Day speakers, musi- with a General Session led by
cians and performers by following them on so- young people from the Los An-
cial media, viewing their websites and reading their workshop synopsis. Learn more geles Archdiocese, and music by
about Sacred Space, vendors and other Youth Day features. Find useful maps and WAL. The General Session will
links to all our social media channels. also include:
OFFICIAL HASHTAGS FOR YOUTH DAY

EUCHARISTIC LITURGY
Track 2 participants will participate in a liturgy presided
by Archbishop José Gomez from the
Be part of the conversation. Join us online across all social media platforms with Los Angeles Archdiocese. The music
@LAYouthDay. Use the official Youth Day hashtag #LAYouthDay along with this will be led by the Archdiocesan Youth
year’s hashtag #TrustGodsGotchu in all your posts. Choir under the direction of Ed Archer
from Our Lady of Perpetual Help in
SUPPORTING OTHERS ON THE DAY KEYNOTE

Santa Clarita.
Each year, a collection is taken during our Youth Day liturgies. A portion of this col-
Our featured keynote speaker,
lection goes to support the Youth Ministry Division’s efforts to form youth leaders
Fr. Mike Schmitz, is known for his
and encourage youth participation in our various programs and leadership camps.
presence in the digital world. He will
These funds make scholarships available for those local, regional and national op-
challenge participants to Trust God in
portunities. The other part of our collection is donated to key organizations in an
all circumstances as he breaks open
effort to support their work.
the theme: “Trust! God’s Gotchu.”
Our primary collection beneficiary is chosen by young people who serve as part of
the Youth Day Coordinating Team. This year, Catholic Charities of Los Angeles 3:30 PM – DISMISSAL
was selected. The young people have asked that funds be split to support Disas-
ter Relief, and Immigration and Refugee Services. To find out more about Catholic After being reminded to be Jesus for others every day
Charities, visit their website at www.catholiccharitiesla.org. You are also encour- and everywhere – in our parishes and schools, homes
aged to stop by their booth in our exhibit area on the 100 level of ACC North. Thank and communities, online and in the entire world – partici-
pants will be sent out to live as missionary disciples.
you in advance for your generosity.

YOUTH DAY CHOOSE 2 WORKSHOPS TO ATTEND
ARENA KEYNOTE Both Youth Day tracks get to see our Arena speaker. In addition to the Arena Keynote, you
make your choice of two Convention workshops from the remaining 14 sessions – all held in the new ACC North.
Title: UNSTOPPABLE CONFIDENCE: TRUST IN We face so many trials, is it possible to hold on to
A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE DIES IN THE END hope when things do not go our way?
Speaker: Fr. Mike Schmitz Fr. Michael Schmitz is Director of Youth
Location: Convention Arena and Young Adult Ministry for the Dio-
cese of Duluth, Minn., and Chaplain for
Have you ever had someone ruin a movie for you by say- the Newman Center at the University
ing, “It was good, but I didn’t like how everyone died in of Minnesota-Duluth. He has present-
the end”? Spoiler much? And yet, that’s the truth when it ed and preached to youth and young
comes to every one of our stories: no one gets out alive. adults across the country, including
This world is dangerous. In fact, if you live long enough, the Steubenville Youth and Young Adult
Conferences. Fr. Schmitz offers weekly homilies on iTunes
something in this world will kill you. How is a person sup- and has appeared in programs for youth and young adults
posed to be able to walk through life with trust in God? Is through Ascension Press, as well as through regular short
real joy possible in a world of danger, pain and suffering? video messages on Ascension Presents.
Title: MISSION-DRIVEN LEADER

SHIP: MAKE
YOUR DIFFERENCE IN THE
Title: MEDITATION: PAYING ATTENTION TO THE Speaker: Ted Miles
WORLD
PRESENCE OF GOD Location: ACC North 160 (lower Lev
Speaker: Susan Searle el 100)
Times: 9:45 am & 2:15 pm
Location: ACC North 160 (lower Level 100) Have you ever thought of your life
Times: 8:15 am & 12:45 pm see yourself as mission, or as call
as a mission? Do you
Yes, even you can learn to meditate! Sitting in meditation Francis reminds us that “every man
ed to holiness? Pope
takes practice and, by its very nature, requires some prepa- sion; that is the reason for our life on
and woman is a mis-
ration and training. A meditative prayer practice can teach for World Mission Day 2019). Explore
this earth” (Message
you to be attentive to the presence of God while helping invites YOU to make in helping to
the difference God
you to cope with the distractions and stresses in your daily We live in a world in which God’s
build the Kingdom!
life. Besides the obvious spiritual benefits, there are also need to be watched over and protecte
people and resources
several well-documented health advantages to beginning have something to offer, that our wor
d. TRUST that YOU
a meditation practice. We will practice meditation using ership, and that God’s Gotchu in you
ld needs YOUR lead-
a variety of techniques to help you develop the habit of difference. Join this interactive worksh
r efforts to make a
praying in this transformative way. Come begin your quest dialogue and stepping toward glob
op of story-telling,
into stillness and paying attention to the presence of God. how to charge your life with mission
al action to discover
Based in Colorado Springs, Colo., Susan Searle !
is a Coordinator for Youth Ministry Services for From his formative years as a Jesu
it Volunteer
The Center for Ministry Development (CMD) in Belize to his current role as Exec
utive Direc-
and is Project Coordinator for their Just5Days tor for Mar yknoll Lay Missioners, Ted
Miles has
middle school missions and YouthLeader high spent nearly 30 years exploring the
social mis-
school programs. She also provides nationwide sion of the Church. Prior to arriving
at Mar yk-
ministry workshops, trainings and teaches cours- noll, he served for 12 years at Cath
olic Relief
es for the National Certificate in Youth Ministry Services, coordinating their yout
h and reli-
Studies. Searle has several published sessions for youth ministry gious education outreach. Miles has
in numerous international, regional presented
and blogs quarterly for CMD. , diocesan and parish/school
settings and in addition to publishe
d articles he has developed
educational, prayer and retreat reso
urces for both Catholic Relief
Services and the Center for Ministry
Development.

MARCH 21, 2019 • THEME:“TRUST! GOD’S GOTCHU” YOUTH DAY
Title: LEAN ON ME: HELPING YOUR FRIENDS Title: LIVING AN AUTHENTIC LIFE IN CHRIST
WITHOUT HURTING YOURSELF Speaker: Doug Tooke
Speaker: Roy Petitfils, MS, LPC Location: ACC North 161-162 (lower Level 100)
Location: ACC North 161-162 (lower Level 100) Times: 8:15 am & 12:45 pm
Times: 9:45 am & 2:15 pm In this workshop, Doug Tooke will guide to an exploration
It’s hard watching your friends struggle. It’s like, “I wanna of the dynamic invitation to be a contagious, compelling
help, but I’m not sure how, and I don’t want to say the and enthusiastic Catholic. Especially in a world needing
wrong thing! And I’ve got my own problems, so will help- the light of Christ now more than ever!
ing them make mine worse?” In this session, you’ll learn Doug Tooke is Director of Partnerships for ODB
Youth Day
how by using a few simple skills and remaining connected Films and owner of Monarch Catholic Minis-
to Jesus you can help your friends while taking care of tries, based in Helena, Mont. He has over 20
yourself. years of professional ministry experience, trav-
eling to over 75 dioceses in the past 20 years
For 20 years, Roy Petitfils has ministered in teaching, keynoting conventions and training
parish, school and diocesan settings. Today, he youth ministers. Tooke has spoken at World Youth
is a counselor in private practice in Lafayette, Day, the National Catholic Youth Conference, the
La., and hosts a podcast, “Today’s Teenager,”
National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry and continues to
to help adults understand, reach and influence
serve as a leader in the field.
teens. He continues to present at regional and
national conferences and workshops in over 30
dioceses across the United States. He has spoken Title: DISCONNECTED
at TEDx and has published several articles and books; his latest ti- Speaker: Mike Patin
tle is “Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: A Field
Guide for Catholic Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.” Location: ACC North 155-157 (lower Level 100)
Times: 8:15 am & 12:45 pm
All you wanna do is livestream, post, chat or text. Then
you lose your signal or connection – so frustrating! Today,
we’re gonna look at SIN. We are all sinners. How does sin
disconnect, frustrate, weaken us? And how do we get the
Title: MY GOD IS BIGGER “signal” back? Fear not. “Trust! God’s Gotchu.”
Speaker: Fr. Rob Galea Mike Patin, the “engaging” Cajun, lives in La-
Location: ACC North 155-157 (lower Level 100) fayette, La. He has served the church as a high
Times: 9:45 am & 2:15 pm school teacher, coach and diocesan staff person.
Sometimes we just don’t realize how BIG God is. We limit
Patin previously was with the CYO/Youth Minis-
try Office for the New Orleans Archdiocese and,
God in our lives because we don’t know what He is ca- since 2003, he has been a full-time “ faith hor-
pable of. He is bigger than your anxiety, bigger than your ticulturist” addressing groups across the United
worries, bigger than sickness, death and the universe as we States and Canada as parish mission presenter,
know it. Come and be amazed at the greatness of my God! trainer, retreat facilitator and more. He has published two books:
Fr. Rob Galea will use music and story in this workshop “A Standing Invitation” and “This Was Not in the Brochures: Les-
sons from Work, Life and Ministry.”
to remember.
Fr. Rob Galea is a parish priest and university MAP OF LOWER LEVEL OF NEW ACC NORTH BUILDING
chaplain in the Diocese of Sandhurst, Victoria,
Australia. He is also founder and Director of
FRG Ministry and, in 2008 (with the late Austra-
lian Bishop Joseph Grech) founded the Stronger
Youth Program “By God’s Grace.” Fr. Galea
speaks and sings at schools, churches and con-
ferences across Australia and around the globe.
The singer/songwriter has seven CD releases and has written a
number of songs for various campaigns and international confer-
ences, and his latest book is entitled “Breakthrough.”

YOUTH DAY CHOOSE 2 WORKSHOPS TO ATTEND
Title: ADOPTED: DESIRING GO

Speaker: Bob Perron
D Title: CAN YOU REPLY: JESUS, I GOTCHU BACK!
Location: ACC North 251-252 (upp Speaker: Katherine Angulo
Times: 9:45 am & 2:15 pm
er Level 200) Location: ACC North 251-252 (upper Level 200)
Everyone knows someone who is Times: 8:15 am & 12:45 pm
know that you are also adopted? Lea
adopted. But did you Have you found yourself hanging out with people who
three adopted children what it means
rn from a dad who has don’t believe in God? Have you found that your family’s
of God and how that adoption has chan
to be an adopted child faith does not match your needs? Do you find that peo-
ged your life forever. ple are making fun of your faith? More and more I hear
Bob Perron is Director of Youth and
Young Adult of teens feeling hopelessly alone in their faith by being
“Catholic at church” but simply avoiding the topic of re-
Ministry for the Diocese of Wheeling
-Charles-
ligion everywhere else. In this session, Katherine Angulo
ton, W.Va. For over a decade he has
presented
will point out the many obstacles that can keep us away
in over 60 dioceses across the United
States and
Canada. Perron has been a keynote
at the National Catholic Youth Con
presenter
from Jesus and will encourage us to be the counterculture
that strongly responds: “Jesus, I gotchu back!”
ference and
the L.A. Youth Day along with numerou
s work-
shops at the National Conference on Born in Mexico and raised in Bogota, Colom-
Youth Ministry. His latest book is entit Catholic
led “God Sized Family.” bia, Katherine Angulo is fluent in English,
Spanish and French, and has over 19 years of
experience in youth ministry. Presently, she is
Title: FEEL THE POWER: EXPERIENCE GOD IN MUSIC Program Director of the Thriving in Ministry
Speaker: Joe Melendrez Initiative for the McGrath Institute at the Uni-
Location: ACC North 252-253 (upper Level 200) versity of Notre Dame in Indiana. Angulo has
Times: 9:45 am & 2:15 pm presented at diocesan and national events, in-
It is said that music expresses that which cannot be shared cluding the National Catholic Youth Conference, the National Con-
through words. Music is powerful, it can change a person’s ference on Catholic Youth Ministry and the Los Angeles Religious
Education Congress. She is also Editor of The Mark, a Catholic
mood, attitude and energy. Why did God give us music? magazine for teens, and Executive Producer for the volunteer
What is its purpose? How can we use music to glorify training program, Called to Accompany/Llamados a Acompañar.
God? In this session, we will feel the power of God in mu-
sic! Get ready to reflect, pray, dance and praise Jesus with
every breath we take and every sound we make! Title: ONE RACE: A DIALOGUE TO
DEFEAT RACISM
Speaker: John Angotti
Billed as a Catholic performer who is “Latino,
Location: ACC North 252-253 (upp
relevant, relatable, and deep,” Joe Melendrez er Level 200)
is a speaker, musical performer, MC and re- Times: 8:15 am & 12:45 pm
This is a workshop that will break
treat leader who currently serves as Assistant
open the reality that
Director of Campus Ministry at Chaminade racism occurs because we don’t kno
w each other. Through
College Preparatory in West Hills, Calif. He has music and dialogue, John Angotti alon
g with hip hop pro-
presented at numerous national and diocesan ducer James Dukes from Unapologeti
youth conferences across the United States in c Records will use
real situations of racism today and how
addition to World Youth Days in Brazil and Spain and the God is we can learn from
each other to unite and celebrate our
Good Festival in Germany. His CDs include “Kingdom Come” and differences.
“Fully Alive” along with his latest digital release, “Chosen.” John Angotti travels the world pres
enting con-
MAP OF UPPER LEVEL OF NEW ACC NORTH BUILDING certs, work shops, retreats, missions
and wor-
ship. Angotti is a frequent presenter
at diocesan
and regional conferences in the Unit
ed States
and abroad, including all the majo
r national
youth conferences and World Yout
h Days in
Sydney (2008) and Madrid (2011). He
is also Di-
rector of Music and Liturgy at St. Phil
in Franklin, Tenn. He is an accompli ip Church
shed composer, with numer-
ous music collections under the Wor
ld Library Publications label.
John Angotti Music Mission (JAMM)
debuted his original musical,
“Job: The NOW Testament” in 2013
. His articles have appeared in
Today’s Liturgy and Pastoral Music
Magazine among others.

Title: UNDERSTANDING THE MASS Title: GOD’S GOTCHU
Speaker: Robert Feduccia Speaker: Christina Lamas
Location: ACC North 256-258 (upper Level 200) Location: ACC North 256-258 (upp
er Level 200)
Times: 8:15 am & 12:45 pm Times: 9:45 am & 2:15 pm
You probably know the “what” about Mass. It is when we Come listen and dialogue with you
r peers. A panel of
worship God and the bread and wine become the Body and young people will share how they
are living the Gospel
Blood of Christ. But, so what? Why does this matter and in their home, at school and on social
media. Pope Francis
what does it mean for a high school student trying the best would call them “callejeros de la fe”
(“street preachers”)
with her or his life? Come to this workshop and you will in today’s world. Learn what’s working
for them and walk
Youth Day
never look at the Mass in the same way again. away with a desire to trust in God
and the confidence to
say, “God’s Gotchu.”
Robert Feduccia Jr. was founding director of the
national Youth Liturgical Leadership Program Christina Lamas made her way into
the field of
at Saint Meinrad School of Theology in Indiana. Youth Ministry after 10 years of volu
nteering at
In addition to his work as a parish youth minister, her home parish. She went on to serv
e as Associ-
keynote speaker and retreat leader, he has been ate Director and Division Coordinator
of Youth
an instructor in deaconate formation programs Ministry in the Los Angeles Archdioc
ese. Lamas
and a speaker at various diocesan and major na- has presented to national and inter
national au-
tional youth conferences. Feduccia has led dioce- diences. Currently, she is serving as
Executive
san in-services in over 20 dioceses. He has several publications and Director of the National Federatio
lic Youth Ministry and brings with her n for Catho-
is a regular contributor to “Youth Ministry Access” by the Center for more than 20 years of expe-
Ministry Development and to “Today’s Liturgy,” a magazine from rience in catechesis and youth mini
stry.
OCP. Now based in Tennessee, he now serves as Vice President of
Christian Faith Events for Declan Weir Productions.
Title: SHE SAID WHAT? MARY, OUR MOTHER

Speaker: Katie Prejean McGrady
FEET OF GOD
Title: TO BE THE HANDS AND Location: ACC North Hall (upper Level 200)
Speaker: Bishop Frank Cag gian o
el 200) Times: 9:45 am & 2:15 pm
Location: ACC North Hall (upper Lev Who is Mary? The nice, kind looking lady we see in stat-
Times: 8:15 am & 12:4 5 pm
ues, pictures, religious medals and holy cards? She always
sisters, “Christ has no
St. Theresa of Avila once taught her looks super calm and peaceful, with a slight smile and
on earth but yours.
body now but yours. No hands, no feet knowing eyes. But who is she really? She potty-trained
he looks compassion-
Yours are the eyes through which baby Jesus, after all, so you know she’s got some stories,
with which he walks
ately on this world. Yours are the feet and can probably help us get to know Jesus pretty well.
on earth but yours.”
to do good. … Christ has no body now This workshop will explore who Mary is, why she’s im-
on to live our Christian
What she reminds us is the obligati portant to us as Catholics, and how the life she lived –
e Fran cis speaks of our
faith effectively in the world. Pop however quiet she may have been – is one that gives us
in the wor ld, living Chris-
obligation to make mercy real a perfect example of how to be a faithful disciple of her
ing our time together,
tian charity one person at a time. Dur Son, Jesus.
ing as God’s instru-
we will explore the meaning of serv
ld and how such ser-
ments of justice and mercy in the wor
Katie Prejean McGrady is a freshman theology
in Christ. teacher at Saint Louis Catholic High School in
vice can deepen our own life of faith Lake Charles, La. She has spoken at various
head of
Bishop Frank Caggiano is currently chist
events in 38 states and three countries. Mc-
The note d cate
Diocese of Bridgeport, Ct. ey
Grady is also author of several books, including
ker at Wor ld Yout h Day s in Sydn “Room 24: Adventures of a New Evangelist” and
was a spea Rio
a cate chis t in
(2008), Madrid (2011) and “Follow: Your Lifelong Adventure with Jesus,”
6). He was a and host of the podcast, “The Electric Waffle.”
de Janeiro (2013) and Krakow (201
Yout h Day REU NITE
featured speaker at World In addition to being one of three delegates chosen by the U.S. Con-
ton, D.C . (2017) and prea ched at the ference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to attend the 2019 Pre-Synod
in Washing Ire-
ival in Tipp erar y,
Youth 2000 Summer Fest The
Gathering, McGrady was also a presenter at that year’s USCCB
serv ed as epis copa l advi sor of General Assembly Meeting.
land. Bishop Caggiano has also istry .
h Min
National Federation for Catholic Yout

YOUTH DAY MARCH 21, 2019
WHO MAY ATTEND? HOW DO WE REGISTER?
Youth Day is open to all young people of high school age in Registrations can be completed online by credit card or check,
grades 9-12. We welcome those from both public and private or by mailing in the Youth Day Registration Form (next page)
school settings. Unfortunately, young people in 8th grade or along with a check for the proper amount. Each person in your
those who have already graduated high school will not be group MUST be registered for the day – including Chaperones
permitted to attend. and priests attending with your group.
WHAT IS THE COST? REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Youth Day registration is $40 per participant with special dis- The Youth Day Registration Form is provided on the next page.
count pricing of $35 being available until February 22, 2019. 1. A maximum of 10 participants can be registered with each
All young people, Adult Chaperones and priests attending paid Adult Chaperone.
with your group must be registered for the day.
2. All participants in your group must be registered for the
same track.
CHAPERONES AND CONTACT PERSON
3. The Youth Day fee is $40 per participant with special
Young people must attend Youth Day with a parent or Chap-
discount pricing of $35 available until February 22, 2019
erone or as part of a group.
(U.S. dollars only).
All Adult Chaperones must be 21 years of age and in compli-
ance with their diocese’s Safe Environment Policies. Please 4. Youth Day registrations will be accepted until March 1,
contact your diocesan Youth Ministry Office if you are un- 2019 by mail and March 8 online, or until Youth Day fills
certain of your diocese’s policies. Chaperones are to remain to capacity.
with their group for the entirety of the day. Chaperones are 5. Please make checks payable to: RELIGIOUS EDUCA-
encouraged to participate and fully engage with the workshops TION CONGRESS. Registrations and payments can be
and activities. mailed to PO Box 761157, Los Angeles, CA 90076-1157.
The Contact Person is responsible for providing Adult Chap- 6. Total payment must accompany the registration form. We
erones with all necessary forms and emergency contact infor- are not able to accept payment installments.
mation for each young person attending Youth Day. Permission
forms are to remain in the possession of the Contact Person. If 7. Badges will be mailed prior to the event and sent to the
asked, the Contact Person must be able to produce compliance Contact Person. Please check your packet immediately to
records for each Adult Chaperone. Youth Day badges will be verify that you received the correct number of badges.
mailed to the Contact Person and are to be distributed prior 8. Refunds must be requested in writing and received before
to arriving at Youth Day. February 15, 2019. There is a $10 processing fee for all
refunds.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES: 9. HAVE QUESTIONS? Please call the registration line at
Youth Day frequently fills to capacity. Once capacity is (213) 637-7348.
reached, Youth Day will close. Registrations will be accepted
online and by mail. The last day to mail in a registration will
be March 1. Online registration will close on March 8. If we TRACK AND WORKSHOP SELECTION:
receive your registration after Youth Day has closed, or after Make sure to indicate on the registration form whether your
we have reached capacity, your registration will be returned group will attend Track 1 or Track 2. As a reminder, all mem-
to the Contact Person. bers of your group must select the same Track. There is no
need to select workshops in advance.
BADGES:
All registered participants will receive a Youth Day Badge. FOOD SERVICES:
This badge is to be worn in a visible place and will be required Outside food is prohibited at the Convention Center. This
to gain access to Youth Day events and activities. The color includes catered meals, deliveries and large coolers. Food op-
of the badge identifies which track your group is part of. You tions are available throughout the Convention Center, in the
will not be permitted in the Arena until the appropriate time Youth Day Food Court (Hall C) and the outdoor Grand Plaza.
for your track. Lunch options in the Youth Day Food Court will be offered at
PLEASE distribute badges prior to arriving at Youth Day. We a flat rate of $10 (tax included).
recommend distributing badges in the car/bus or before you
leave your parish or school.
Youth Day packets will be mailed to the Contact Person prior
to the event. Please check the packet IMMEDIATELY upon
receipt to verify that each Chaperone and participant has a
badge.

YOUTH DAY REGlSTRATION FORM REGIS
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THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 AT AR ER ONLINE
CHLA.O
YDREG
ISTRA RG/
TION
ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES – OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
A REMINDER: THERE IS NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION ON YOUTH DAY.
PLEASE FILL OUT FORM COMPLETLY. – For Office Use Only –
Youth Day
Stamp Number
Diocese______________________________________________________
Total Registrants _____________
Parish/School_________________________________________________
Check Number _______________
City________________________ State __________ Country __________ Total Amount _______________
CONTACT (If attending, please also include your name below as a Chaperone.)
It is the responsibility of the Contact Person to ensure that all attending adults are in compliance with their Diocese’s Safe Environment policies and
procedures (fingerprinting/background checks).
Name_____________________________________________________ Cell Phone ( _____ )_____________________
Address____________________________________________________ Alt Phone ( _____ )_____________________
City______________________________________________ State _________________ ZIP Code______________
Email __________________________________________________________________________________________
TRACK 1 SCHEDULE TRACK 2 SCHEDULE
SELECT TRACK:
7:30 am Doors Open 7:30 am Doors Open
If Track is not indicated, we reserve the right to
make the assignment for your group. 8:00 am Arena Session 8:15 am Workshop 1
11:30 am Lunch 9:15 am Passing
12:45 pm Workshop 1 9:45 am Workshop 2

 TRACK 1  TRACK 2
1:45 pm Passing 10:45 am Lunch
2:15 pm Workshop 2 12 noon Arena Session
TOTAL
TOTALNUMBER
NUMBERBADGES
OF BADGES 3:15 pm Dismissal 3:30 pm Dismissal
Quantity of youth badges _______

Quantity of adult badges _______
TOTAL NUMBER _______
GROUP
GROUPCHAPERONES
CHAPERONES
 By checking this box, you are acknowledging that the Chaperones listed are at least 21 years of age and in compliance with your diocese’s
Safe Environment Policies and Procedures.
First Name Last Name First Name Last Name
____________________________________________ ____________________________________________
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SERVICES • Any special service needs?  Sign Interpreter  Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)  Wheelchair access
Number in group requiring assistance: _____
Mail form with check or money order to: RECONGRESS, PO BOX 761157, LOS ANGELES CA 90076-1157

FRIDAY EVENTS MARCH 22, 2019
FRIDAY SCHEDULE OPENING CEREMONY & WELCOME Arena – 8:30 am
“THIRSTING FOR JUSTICE”

7:00 am - 3:00 pm
On-site registration
& Program Book Pick-up
(Prefunction Lobby) We are a people thirsting for holiness, for love and mercy, who are called to walk with Jesus and to
grow in holiness, to seek his Kingdom through works of justice for the poor and vulnerable. Come, let
8:30 - 9:30 am us join to be people “Thirsting for Justice.” Our gathering will be graced by the presence and gifts of:
(Arena)
Archbishop José Gomez Karla Carrillo Marty Haugen Ann Myers
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Fr. Christopher Bazyouros Andrew Chinn Erick Infantas Linda Nguyen
10:00 - 10:30 am Paulette Smith Jeanne Cotter Frank Jansen Paul Nguyen
Jan Pedroza Harrison Crenshaw ValLimar Jansen Kristina Ortega
RECongress Chat John Flaherty Iván Díaz Mary Janus Brenda Smith
(Tech Center - Hall A) Tony Alonso Chris de Silva Tom Kendzia Trevor Thomson
10:00 - 11:30 am Donna Anderle Christine Engelfried Mel Kennedy John West & the
Period 1 Workshops David Anderson Chris Estrella Kristin Kissell Valyermo Dancers
John Angotti Santiago Fernández Gaile Krause Mark Voris
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Steve Angrisano Rob Galea Rudy López James Wahl
LUNCH Ed Archer Estela García-López Michael Mangan Christopher Walker
Meredith Augustin Jesse Garcia Jesse Manibusan Rufino Zaragoza
11:45 am - 12:30 pm Betsey Beckman Dolores Gomez Clarissa Martinez and many more...
Music (Arena) Anna Betancourt Laura Gomez Nicole Masero
John Burland David Haas Emily McKinley
– Meredith Augustin & Helena Buscema Sarah Hart Monica Miller Luther
John Angotti
Music (ACC North Hall) FRIDAY LUNCHTIME ENTERTAINMENT 11:45 am - 12:30 pm
– WAL
1:00 - 2:30 pm
CONVENTION ARENA:
Period 2 Workshops Meredith Augustin & John Angotti
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Period 3 Workshops “All Who Enter Here”
5:15 pm Augustin Angotti Join WLP artists John Angotti and Meredith Augustin for a lunchtime
Eucharistic Liturgies concert in the Arena, where they will welcome you with uplifting and inspiring songs of
& Evening Prayer praise and worship.
(see page 22)
7:45 - 9:45 pm ACC NORTH HALL
Film Showcase 2019 (upper level):
(Convention 201)
8:00 pm
WAL
Concert (Arena) Lunch always tastes better while listen-
– Fr. Rob Galea ing to great music! Come join WAL (for-
merly the Jacob and Matthew Band) at
lunchtime and join them in giving thanks WAL
Registration & Program Book
Pick-Up and praise to God through song. WAL carries with them an
7:00 am - 3:00 pm energetic sound that rejoices in the goodness of our Lord.
(Prefunction Lobby) Note that all our “Hall B” events For over 15 years, WAL has been serving the Church through
have moved to the upper level of God’s gift of song throughout the country and internationally.
Exhibit Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
the new ACC North building. WAL looks forward to seeing you.
(Hall A)
Sacred Space
FILM SHOWCASE 2019 EVENING CONCERT
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
(ACC North 151-152 & Arena – 8:00 pm
Convention 201
Confession: 11:30 am - 3 pm
(ACC North 153-156) 7:45 - 9:45 pm Fr. Rob Galea
The Film Showcase, in part-
Speaker Signings “Coming Home”
11:30 am - 5:00 pm nership with Loyola Mary-
(Northwest side, Hall A) mount University’s Center for Fr. Rob Galea and his band
Religion and Spirituality, presents excerpts will deliver a concert that
Massage Chairs
(Hall A Prefunction Lobby) from a number of narrative feature films, will take you on a journey Galea
shorts and documentaries whose thematic from Earth’s struggle to a taste of heaven
A.A. Meeting elements are grounded in Catholic social – home. Get ready to be encouraged,
Noon (Marriott) San Diego inspired and filled with joy through an
teaching, social justice, ministry, spirituality
and theology. evening of music and story.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS START ON PAGE 26 FRIDAY WORKSHOPS
PERIOD 1 – 10:00 - 11:30 AM PERIOD 2 – 1:00 - 2:30 PM PERIOD 3 – 3:00 - 4:30 PM
1-01 Giving a Reason for the Hope That is 2-01 Women Deacons: Who Were They? What 3-01 “Dreams I Never Had” – Justice Denied
Within Us - Bishop Robert Barron Did They Do? (*) - Dr. Phyllis Zagano (*) - Fr. R. Tony Ricard
1-02 Engaging and Retaining Youth in Music 2-02 RCIA and Church: Mystagogia – What 3-02 A Vision for Conversion: Leading for
Ministry - David Anderson It Is and What It Is Not (*) Change in Your Life and Your Parish (*)
- Mary Birmingham - Leisa Anslinger
1-03 Abused, Grieving, Graced, Healing:
What Victims of Sexual Abuse Have 2-03 Pray, Learn and Celebrate the Truths of Our 3-03 Encounter: The Challenges of Our Faith
Taught Us About the Journey of Healing Faith (*) - John Burland (*) - Sean Callahan
- Dr. Heather Banis & Suzanne Healy 2-04 The Challenges of Biblical Vocabulary (*)
- Fr. William Burton 3-04 With a Father’s Heart, With a Mother’s
1-04 Stop the Stampede: How Engaging Parents Heart: Processing Grief, Loss and Renewal
Can Keep Kids in the Church (*) 2-05 Why Does the Church Need the Consecrated with Children (*) - Andrew Chinn
- Paul Canavese Life? (*) - Sr. Sara Butler
2-06 The Catechist Ready to be Surprised by Joy 3-05 Parenthood as Spiritual Practice
1-05 Unchaining Confirmation (*) - Jeanne Cotter
- Dr. Michael Carotta (*) - Bishop Frank Caggiano
2-07 Becoming Bridge Builders: Imagining 3-06 Using Amoris Laetitia in Defense of Life
1-06 We Lack for Nothing: Five Essentials to and Natural Family Planning (*)
a Theology of Welcome for a Changing
Grow the Church (*) - Rich Curran Church - Chris de Silva - Fr. Luke Dysinger
1-07 How to Teach Faith with Fiction (*) 2-08 Thirsting for R.E.S.T. (*) 3-07 Reimagining Confirmation Ministry with
- Jared Dees - Becky Eldredge Youth (*) - Tom East
1-08 Forgiveness and Healing: A Road to Peace 2-09 Teaching Young People How to Pray (*) 3-08 “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”: Wisdom
(*) - Msgr. Ray East & ValLimar Jansen - Robert Feduccia from a Childhood Diddy (*)
Assemblies
1-09 Discover the Way to Help Faith Come to 2-10 Thirst and Hunger in John 4: What Can the - Fr. Richard Fragomeni
Life! (*) - Steven Ellair Samaritan Woman Teach Us About Justice?
(*) - Fr. Felix Just 3-09 Curses of the Apple (*)
1-10 Thus Says the Lord: Making God’s Voice - Anne Frawley-Mangan
Heard (*) - Amy Florian 2-11 Sacramental Preparation and Ritual Prayer
(*) - Tom Kendzia 3-10 Administration as a Spiritual Journey (*)
1-11 Creating Catholic School Culture: Why and - Ann Garrido
How (*) - Dan Friedt 2-12 Where Is Justice in the Suffering of Human-
ity? (*) - Sr. Grace Duc Le 3-11 Educating in Faith that Does Justice (*)
1-12 The Permission to Be You in a FOMO
2-13 God at the Movies - Fr. Richard Leonard - Dr. Thomas Groome
(Fear of Missing Out) World (*)
- Rev. Terry Hershey 2-14 Stand Up and Pray: Movement and Ges- 3-12 Baptism: Welcome to a Lifelong Journey
1-13 What is Spirituality? Do I Need Some? tures for All Ages (*) of Faith (*)
- Monica Luther & Nicole Masero - Marty Haugen & Diana Macalintal
Where Do I Get It? (*) - Douglas Leal
2-15 From Status Quo to Status Grow (*) 3-13 YOU Are the Beloved: Praying and Cele
1-14 The Future of Learning in the Digital Cul- - Jesse Manibusan
ture and Its Implications for Faith Formation brating the Daily Living Reminder
(*) - Dr. Charlotte McCorquodale 2-16 Showing Welcome and Respect to LGBTQ - David Haas
People in Our Parishes (*) 3-14 A Multidisciplinary Approach to Human
1-15 Living the Sacraments: Helping People Find - Fr. James Martin
God at the Intersection of Heaven and Earth Formation (*) - Dr. Josephine Lombardi
2-17 Race and the Limits of Dialogue (*)
(*) - Dr. Joe Paprocki - Fr. Bryan Massingale 3-15 Sing Justice, Live Justice! Using Music to
1-16 Human Sexuality and the Catholic Church Promote and Inspire Social Justice in Lent
2-18 Why Is Immigration So Important to the and Easter (*) - Michael Mangan
(*) - Fr. Chris Ponnet Church? (*) - Bishop David O’Connell,
1-17 The Synod on Youth: Why It Matters Linda Dakin-Grimm & Dr. Luis Zavala 3-16 As We Forgive – Freedom Through Forgive-
and What We Must Do (*) de Alba ness (*) - Fr. Jim Marchionda
- Katie Prejean McGrady 2-19 Keeping Your Family Happily Catholic (*) 3-17 “We are Parthians, Medes and Elamites”:
1-18 Reforming Church Governance: What Pope - Rev. Leo Patalinghug The Bible on Our Multicultural Church
Francis Has Done and What He Needs to 2-20 Poetry to Enrich, Refresh and Deepen (*) - Fr. J. Patrick Mullen
Do - Fr. Thomas Reese Our Spiritual Journey (*) 3-18 Amazon, Sears and Google: Ministering to
1-19 The Power of Ecumenism in an Immigration - Sr. Edith Prendergast Families Today (*) - Mike Patin
Crisis (*) - Rev. Alexia Salvatierra, Dr. 2-21 What Does the Catholic Church Teach
About Assisted Reproductive Technology? 3-19 How to Do Ministry Without Destroying
Juan Martinez & Fr. Michael Gutierrez Your Vocation (*) - Bob Perron
(*) - Angelique Ruhi-Lopez & Carmen
1-20 Inspiring Middle Schoolers with Social Santamaria 3-20 The Sex Abuse Crisis: A Church that Needs
Justice (*) - Susan Searle
2-22 Thirsting for Justice: Religious Education to Take Action - Fr. Thomas Reese
1-21 Songs of the Refugees in the Bible and To- and Children with Disabilities (*)
day (*) - Prof. Daniel Smith-Christopher 3-21 God, Christ, the Churches and the Poor –
- Sr. Kathleen Schipani Knowing Our Tradition (*)
1-22 How to Make a Convincing Case for the 2-23 Moments, Missions and Milestones: Three - Fr. Ronald Rolheiser
Pro-Life Movement – Especially for Young Things Every Family Needs to Grow Their
People (*) - Fr. Robert Spitzer Domestic Church (*) - Michael Theisen 3-22 Social Media and Digital Catholic Leader-
ship (*) - Paul Sanfrancesco
1-23 Sitting at the Table, Not Staring at the 2-24 Ministering with Youth in a Non-traditional
Screen: Music to Engage Children in Lit- Setting (*) - Doug Tooke 3-23 Reclaiming the Fire of Parish Life (*)
urgy (*) - James Wahl 2-25 Bring Life and Relevance to Your School - Julianne Stanz
1-24 Crowns, Castles and Commoners; Royalty Liturgies – Prayer and Praise Through 3-24 Islam, Conflict, Peacemaking and the Mod-
and the Thirst for Justice (*) - David Wells Music (*) - Christopher Walker ern World (*) - Jihad Turk
1-25 Early Childhood Faith Formation: From A 2-70 Vietnamese Workshop (Our Male and Fe- 3-25 Accompaniment: Leading Seekers to En-
to Z (*) - Dr. Joseph White male Bodies are Temples of the Holy Spirit) counter Christ (*) - Nick Wagner
(*) - Bishop Louis Nguyen Anh Tuan
1-70 Vietnamese Workshop (The Dominance of 3-70 Vietnamese Workshop (The Heart That
a Culture of Relativism) (*) and (*) are recorded sessions. Moved: A Way Toward Life-Fulfillment and
- Dr. Nhung Vu Arena sessions are in color. Wholeness) (*) - Sr. Bich Quyen Ly

SATURDAY EVENTS MARCH 23, 2019
SATURDAY MORNING PRAISE & KEYNOTE Arena – 7:50-9:30 am

SATURDAY SCHEDULE
We open our day with prayer and thanks to God! Our Saturday morning Keynote Address
7:30 am - 2:30 pm will be situated within the context of Morning Praise. With Scripture, movement and song
On-site registration & (lead by Jesse Manibusan), we enter a prayerful space to ask God to open our hearts and
Program Book Pick-up minds as our Keynote speaker is presented. After the address, we close with prayer and
(Prefunction Lobby) song as we ask the Spirit to make what we heard a call to proclaim God’s goodness. Please
7:50 am - 9:30 am
make sure that you arrive at the beginning so that you enjoy the full experience.
English (Arena)
Morning Praise & Keynote
– TBA
FRONT ROW WITH ARCHBISHOP GOMEZ
Spanish (ACC North Hall) 10:30 am – Performance Stage, Hall A
Morning Praise & Keynote Archbishop José Gomez will host an interactive discussion live from the Hall A
– Sr. Norma Pimentel Performance Stage and online via Facebook. The conversation will be moderated
10:00 - 11:30 am by Christina Lamas, Executive Director of the National Federation for Catholic
Period 4 Workshops Youth Ministry. Grab a front row seat on Facebook Live and ask your questions
10:30 am about the “Synod on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment.” Gomez
Front Row with Archbishop
Gomez (Hall A) SATURDAY LUNCHTIME ENTERTAINMENT 11:45 am - 12:30 pm
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
LUNCH CONVENTION ARENA:
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Music (Arena)
Sarah Hart & ValLimar Jansen
– Sarah Hart & ValLimar Jansen “Women Make Music”
Music (ACC North Hall)
– John Burland, Michael Mangan,
Hart Yes they do! Come sing along and join the party as Sarah Hart and
Jansen
Andrew Chinn & James Wahl ValLimar Jansen host a lunchtime concert celebrating the gifts of women.
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Period 5 Workshops ACC NORTH HALL (upper level):
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Period 6 Workshops
John Burland, Michael
5:15 pm Mangan, Andrew Chinn &
Eucharistic Liturgies James Wahl
& Prayer Services
(see page 22)
“Kids at Heart”
8:00 pm Come and share lunch and sing at the “kids’ Burland Mangan Chinn Wahl
Concert (Arena) table” with Australian children’s composers John Burland, Michael
– ValLimar Jansen Mangan, Andrew Chinn and James Wahl. These four have dedicated
8:30 pm much of their adult lives composing for, and singing with, children,
Sacred Illuminations 2019 helping them to learn their faith and celebrate with all their heart. An
(Convention 213)
afternoon of joyful song, including songs of justice – featuring students
9:00 pm
from local Catholic elementary schools. Here’s an event for the young
Taizé Prayer
(Convention 303) ... and the young at heart!
9:00 pm Note that our typical “Hall B” events are now located in the “ACC North Hall” space on the upper level of the North building.
Young Adult Dance
(Marriott) EVENING CONCERT Arena – 8:00 pm
ValLimar Jansen: “I Will Live Until I Die”
Exhibit Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Join ValLimar Jansen and some of your favorite RECongress musicians and dancers as
(Hall A) they perform “I Will Live Until I Die,” a dynamic musical on the life of African-American
Sacred Space
nun Sr. Thea Bowman, FSPA. In the late 1980s and prior to her death in 1990, Sr. Bowman
10:00 am - 9:00 pm was a renown international speaker, including presentations at the RECongress. The U.S.
(ACC North 151-152) bishops endorsed the sainthood cause of Sr. Bowman on November 14, 2018, during their
Confession: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm fall assembly in Baltimore. Her prophetic life and her work toward an end to racism left
(ACC North 153-156) a lasting mark on U.S. Catholic life in the late 20th century.
Speaker Signings
SACRED ILLUMINATIONS 2019
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
(Northwest side, Hall A) Convention 213 – 8:30 pm
Massage Chairs Join us for Sacred Illuminations: A mystical choreography of
(Hall A Prefunction Lobby) light and sound. Incorporating her newest liturgical and fine art
A.A. Meeting photography and reflections, Sr. Rose Marie Tulacz, SND will
Noon (Marriott) San Diego bring us to encounter in a deeper way, the love and power of the
Sacred Illuminations 2019 Father’s love, transforming the reality of our daily lives.

DESCRIPTIONS START ON PAGE 43 SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
PERIOD 4 – 10:00 - 11:30 AM PERIOD 5 – 1:00 - 2:30 PM PERIOD 6 – 3:00 - 4:30 PM
4-01 Speaking Prophetically for Justice – Prin- 5-01 Thirsting for Justice: Global Perspectives 6-01 “Lazarus, Come Forth!” (*)
ciples for Christian Prophecy (*) on Clergy Abuse in the Church (*) - Fr. James Martin
- Fr. Ronald Rolheiser - John Allen Jr. 6-02 Transitioning Beyond Campus Ministry
4-02 Mission Drives Schedule, and Money Fol- 5-02 Rethinking Retreats and Small Groups (*) (*) - Katie Diller, Fr. Michael Martin &
lows Mission (*) - Katie Diller, Fr. Michael - Katie Diller, Fr. Michael Martin & Rosie Rosie Shawver
Martin & Rosie Shawver Shawver 6-03 Eye-Witness Report: Defining Humanity
4-03 Living Eucharistically - Tony Alonso 5-03 Imago Dei on Skid Row (*) from Heart of Today’s Global Humanitarian
- Wynsdey Adams Crises - Caroline Brennan
4-04 Touch Me Jesus, Heal Me Jesus, Love Me 5-04 Faith at the Crossroads: Ministering to 6-04 What Kind of Bread Do We Pray For? The
Jesus: Music and Prayer for the Broken (*) Young Adults (*) - Steve Angrisano Strange Word in the Our Father (*)
- John Angotti & Fr. Jim Marchionda - Fr. William Burton
5-05 Dancing Our Way to the Holy Well: Celtic
4-05 What a Wonderful World: Biblical Covenant Practices for Liberating the Body of Christ 6-05 Heart and Soul: Accompanying Youth in a
and Laudato Sí (*) - Alice Camille (*) - Betsey Beckman & Laura Ash Digital World (*) - Andrea Chavez-Kopp
4-06 Contagious Catholicism: How We Can Help 5-06 Mars and Venus – Partnering for Justice (*) 6-06 The Good Kangaroo: Songs and Stories of
Families Pass on the Faith (*) - Sr. Kathleen Bryant & Rev. Jim Clarke Faith and Justice for the Early Childhood
- Paul Canavese 5-07 Feed My Sheep: Ministry Through Song Classroom (*)
(*) - Ian Callanan - Andrew Chinn & James Wahl
4-07 Freedom and Discipline: Lent and Free Will
(*) - Prof. Michael Dennin 5-08 Harness the Power of Story 6-07 Contemplative Dating (*)
- Jeanne Cotter - Dr. Michael DiPaolo
4-08 What Our Young Adults Are Thirsting For 6-08 Sharing Faith as Parents of Young Adults –
(*) - Fr. David Dwyer 5-09 A New Heart: The Healing Grace of For-
Assemblies
giveness (*) - Ivan Diaz Let’s Talk (*) - Tom East
4-09 What Can and Cannot Change: Understand- 5-10 Using Learning Styles to Enliven Religious 6-09 Building Bridges with Catholics Who Are
ing the Dynamics of a Living Tradition (*) Education (*) - Steven Ellair Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or
- Dr. Richard Gaillardetz Questing (*) - Dr. Arthur Fitzmaurice &
5-11 Must We Forgive? The Difficult Demands Fr. Chris Ponnet
4-10 Sex Abuse in the Church: Binding and Heal- of Just Relationships (*) - Amy Florian
ing the Wounds - Dr. Greer Gordon 6-10 Teaching Creativity and Leadership (*)
5-12 The Worm at the Core: Terror Management - Dan Friedt
4-11 Faith for the Heart (*) Theory and Christian Discipleship (*)
- Dr. Thomas Groome - Fr. Richard Fragomeni 6-11 The Church’s Banquet: Retrieving Ne-
glected Insights on the Eucharist and the
4-12 Morality, Conscience and Vocation (*) 5-13 Integral Ecology: Being Catholics for a Church (*) - Dr. Richard Gaillardetz
- Fr. James Heft Small Planet (*) - Paul Hicks
6-12 Spiritual Tools for Important Life Decisions:
5-14 #PrayingWithHashtags (*) The Sacred Art of Discernment (*)
4-13 Instructions for Living a Life: Pay Attention.
- Douglas Leal & Margaret Matijasevic - Richard Groves
Be Astonished. Tell About It. (*)
- Rev. Terry Hershey 5-15 Living the Christian Encounter (*) 6-13 Praying the Psalms: Ancient Words, New
- Tom Kendzia Inspiration (*)
4-14 Neuroscience and Well-Being: Technology,
Our Brains and Our Spiritual Lives (*) 5-16 Thirsting for Hope in the Church (*) - Sarah Hart & Steve Angrisano
- Anne Kertz Kernion - Fr. Richard Lennan 6-14 Our Story and Our Vision: The Heritage of
5-17 The Pastoral Leader as Virtuous Leader Scripture in Christian Sung Prayer
4-15 Jesus the Migrant: Contextual Christology (*) - Dr. Josephine Lombardi - Marty Haugen
and the Signs of the Times (*)
- Dr. Robert Lassalle-Klein 5-18 Your Parish Is the Curriculum: RCIA in 6-15 Pope Francis’ Guide to Holiness: Becoming
the Midst of the Community (*) Friends of God and Prophets (*)
4-16 Just How Thirsty Are You? (*) - Diana Macalintal - Fr. Daniel Horan
- Megan McKenna 5-19 Connecting Junior High and High School 6-16 Yes, You Can! – If Only You Will (*)
4-17 Mary: Who Is She Really and Why She Students with the Volatile Immigration Is- - ValLimar Jansen
Matters (*) - Rev. Leo Patalinghug sues (*) - Cardinal Roger Mahony 6-17 Super Girls and Halos: In Search of Our
4-18 Come Alongside: The Art of Accompanying 5-20 Being a Listening Church: Engaging Your Own Heroic Virtue (*)
Hurting Youth (*) - Roy Petitfils Community in the National Dialogue (*) - Maria Morera Johnson
- Dr. Charlotte McCorquodale 6-18 The Mission of Listening (*)
4-19 “Take Five”: Basic Principles for Cultivat- 5-21 “I Started in Genesis, but Died in Leviticus”: - Christina Lamas
ing Catechists (*) Bringing Beginners to the Bible (*)
- Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy 6-19 Hatch, Match & Dispatch: A Catholic Guide
- Fr. J. Patrick Mullen to Sacraments - Fr. Richard Leonard
4-20 The Hidden Perils of Distraction (*) 5-22 Beyond Conviction: Healing Through 6-20 Jesus and the Virtuous Life (*)
- Rev. Michael Schmitz Victim Offender Dialogue (*) - Suzanne - Fr. Bryan Massingale
4-21 GDC … NDC … Easy as 1, 2, 3 (*) Neuhaus & Cheryl Ward-Kaiser
6-21 Three Great Men of the Bible: Abraham,
- Julianne Stanz 5-23 “Don’t Bring Home No Graveyard Dirt!” – Moses and David (*)
Living in Peace (*) - Fr. R. Tony Ricard - Rabbi Michael Mayersohn
4-22 Catechesis from the Margins (*)
- Victor Valenzuela 5-24 The Primacy of Prayer: Interior Renewal, 6-22 How to Renew, Re-Energize and Transform
Outward Impact (*) - Dr. Edward Sri Your Parish NOW! (*) - Dr. Joe Paprocki,
4-23 Forgive Us Our Wrong Notes as We For- 5-25 Of Womb and Tomb: Whole-Community Dr. Ansel Augustine, Fr. David Loftus, Dr.
give Our Music Director (*) Ministry for Families Who Struggle with Veronica Rayas & Julianne Stanz
- Christopher Walker Infertility, Miscarriage and Stillbirth (*) 6-23 Thirsting for Justice: Biblical Perspectives
4-24 Sacred Movement: Instrument for Justice - Kate Williams (*) - Sr. Barbara Reid
and Liberation (*) - John West 5-70 Vietnamese Workshop (The Heart That 6-24 What Now God? Discerning God’s Call
4-25 Women Deacons: Yes or No? (*) Moved: Be an Instrument of Love and (*) - Stacey Sumereau
- Dr. Phyllis Zagano Healing) (*) - Sr. Bich Quyen Ly
6-25 Naked Stewardship (*) - Tracy Welliver
4-70 Vietnamese Workshop (Seeking Justice in 6-70 Vietnamese Workshop (Where is Justice in
Vietnamese Family Life) (*) and (*) are recorded sessions. the Suffering of Humanity?) (*)
- Prof. Quyen Di Arena sessions are in color. - Sr. Grace Duc Le

SUNDAY EVENTS MARCH 24, 2019
SUNDAY SCHEDULE MORNING ROSARY

Convention 303 – 7:00 am
7:00 - 7:40 am
Morning Rosary “My God and My All: Praying the Rosary with
(Convention 303) Francis and Clare” with David Haas
8:00 - 11:00 am A time of prayer for you “early risers”! Start off your
On-site registration & morning by gathering together with David Haas to
Program Book Pick-up
(Prefunction Lobby)
Haas participate in a more “liturgical” and “sung” celebra-
tion of the rosary, steeped in the spiritual wisdom and simplicity of
8:00 - 9:30 am SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi. Discover a possible path of prayer for you individually,
Liturgy (Arena) as well as for your communities of faith back home. Come and pray with us.
Morning Eucharistic Liturgy
10:00 - 11:30 am
SUNDAY MORNING LITURGY
Period 7 Workshops
Arena – 8:00 am
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
As we welcome a new day, we again share the opportunity to gather as a com-
LUNCH
munity of faith to give praise and thanks. Bishop Kevin Vann of the Diocese of
11:45 am - 12:30 pm Orange, Calif., will preside at this morning’s Eucharistic Liturgy. Nourished by
Music (Arena) Word and sacrament, may we go forth, quenched in our “Thirsting for Justice”! Vann
– M. Roger Holland II
Music (ACC North Hall
- upper level)
– Jesse Manibusan
SUNDAY LUNCHTIME ENTERTAINMENT 11:45 am - 12:30 pm
& Tom Kendzia
ARENA: ACC North Hall (upper level):
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Period 8 Workshops M. Roger Jesse Manibusan & Tom Kendzia
3:30 pm Holland II “Just for Fun!”
Liturgy (Arena)
Closing Eucharistic Liturgy “Honey from the Rock: Let’s get
Antiphonal Praise” together
Exhibit Hours Join Roger and sing!
8:00 am - 3:00 pm Holland II for Join Jes-
(Hall A) 45 minutes of se Mani- Manibusan Kendzia
Sacred Space worship where busan and Tom Kendzia as they
10:00 am - 1:00 pm you participate lead us in a fun concert of some
(ACC North 151-152) Holland in the sing- of our favorite music. Upbeat
No Confession times on Sunday ing. Music will include and inspirational – this musical
Speaker Signings familiar hymns as well as event will be the perfect mid-day
9:30 am - 3:00 pm selections from his latest Note that our “Hall B” location has pick-me-up! Grab a friend and
(Northwest side, Hall A) collection, “Honey from moved to the upper level of the come join in song in our new
the Rock.” new ACC North building. North Hall.
Massage Chairs
(Hall A Prefunction Lobby)
A.A. Meeting CLOSING LITURGY Arena – 3:30 pm
Noon (Marriott) San Diego As our Religious
Education Congress
2019 comes to a
close, we gather to
pray, to celebrate and
Gomez to give thanks for
the blessings of the weekend.
Our Closing Liturgy, with Los
Angeles Archbishop Gomez as
our presider, features the 200-
plus voice Congress
Choir 2019, under
the musical direction
of John Flaherty. Let
us go forth to spread
the Good News to all! Flaherty

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS START ON PAGE 60 SUNDAY WORKSHOPS
PERIOD 7 – 10:00 - 11:30 AM PERIOD 8 – 1:00 - 2:30 PM
7-01 Rejoice and Be Glad: (Y)Ours is the 8-01 Thirsting for Justice: Teaching Virtues 8-15 I’ve Been at This a Long Time Now (*)
Kingdom of God! - David Haas as Tools for Change (*) - David Wells - Jesse Manibusan
7-02 Sign of the Times: A Review of the World- 8-02 Is Your Parish Ready to Grow Young? (*) 8-16 Life IS a Mission (*) - Ted Miles
wide Catholic Landscape (*) - Leisa Anslinger
8-17 A Ministry of Presence: Accompanying
- John Allen Jr. 8-03 Justice to and from the Peripheries (*) Those Who’ve Suffered the Death of a
7-03 Reflections Through Music and Movement - Dr. Ansel Augustine
Loved One to Homicide (*)
(*) - Monica Luther & Nicole Masero 8-04 The Care and Feeding of Catechists: Seven - Suzanne Neuhaus
7-04 The Art of Storytelling (*) Simple Strategies to Honor, Inspire and
Motivate Your Catechists! (*) - Nancy Bird 8-18 Technology Evangelizers of the Gospel (*)
- Mary Birmingham
- Paul Sanfrancesco
7-05 The Power of Possibility: The Untold Story 8-05 Wine and Dine with Jesus: The Greatest
(*) - Sean Callahan Invitation of Your Life (*) 8-19 Athirst is My Soul for God: Prayer and
- Sr. Kathleen Bryant Children with Disabilities (*)
7-06 Unexpected Occasions of Grace (*)
8-06 Sing for Justice: Songs Proclaiming God’s - Sr. Kathleen Schipani
- Dr. Michael Carotta
Love and Mercy (*) - John Burland 8-20 Whose Reflection Do You See in the Mirror?
7-07 Liberating Christian Spirituality (*)
- Prof. Gilberto Cavazos-González 8-07 Follow the Leader? The Bible on Who’s (*) - Stacey Sumereau
Boss (*) - Alice Camille 8-21 Youth and Young Adult Ministry in 2019
7-08 Quenching Others’ Thirst (*)
- Becky Eldredge 8-08 Apprentice-Based Formation for Catechesis and Beyond: What Awaits Us? (*)
and Evangelization (*) - Rich Curran - Michael Theisen
7-09 The Voice: How to Proclaim Scripture
and Make Chairs Turn! (*) 8-09 Miracles: The Intersection of Science and 8-22 Digital Discipleship: Becoming Cultural
Faith (*) - Prof. Michael Dennin
Assemblies
- Anne Frawley-Mangan & Douglas Leal Mystics (*) - Sr. Nancy Usselmann
8-10 Combatting Stigma: HIV/AIDS, the Latinx
7-10 Racism: Hating God’s Image in My Neigh- 8-23 Countering the “Fake News” About RCIA
Community and the Catholic Church (*) -
bor - Dr. Greer Gordon Dr. Arthur Fitzmaurice (*) - Nick Wagner
7-11 Four Spiritual Stages of Mature Adulthood: 8-11 Shut Up and Love Me (*) - Fr. Rob Galea 8-24 Transforming the Ordinary into the Extraor-
Living into the Mystery (*) dinary (*) - Tracy Welliver
- Richard Groves 8-12 Redeeming Conflict (*) - Ann Garrido
8-13 Thirst and Hunger in Luke: What Can the 8-25 Mary, Our Mother: Spirituality Through a
7-12 When Every Day Is Hump Day: A Primer Mother’s Eyes (*) - Kate Williams
for Workplace Restoration (*) Third Gospel Teach Us About Jesus’ Vision
- Sarah Hart for Justice? (*) - Fr. Felix Just 8-70 Vietnamese Workshop (Family: The Icon of
8-14 Tradition and the Thirst for Change (*) the Divine Mercy) (*)
7-13 Not Because of Sin: A Renewed Spiritu-
ality of the Incarnation (*) - Fr. Richard Lennan - Bishop Louis Nguyên Anh Tuan
- Fr. Daniel Horan
and (*) are recorded sessions. Arena sessions are in color.
7-14 Women of the Word (*)
- ValLimar Jansen
7-15 Upgrading Your Ministry Tool Box: A
Community Organizer’s Approach to Youth
Ministry (*) - Sergio Lopez
7-16 I’ve Got A Song About That! Integrating Mu-
sic into a “Friendly Format” (*)
- Michael Mangan
7-17 Our Lady of Guadalupe: Theology and
Pedagogy for Justice (*)
- Sr. Hilda Mateo
7-18 Silver Saints: Growing in Age, Grace and
Wisdom
- Bro. Michael O’Neil McGrath
7-19 Quenching the Thirst of Jesus (*)
- Sr. Norma Pimentel
7-20 What’s Your Story? A Personal Engagement
Process for Parish Leadership (*)
- Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy
7-21 The Other Voice: Biblical Prophets Then and
Now (*) - Prof. Daniel Smith-Christopher
7-22 Science and the Shroud of Turin: New
Evidence of Jesus’ Resurrection (*)
- Fr. Robert Spitzer
7-23 Walking with Mary: The Model Disciple
(*) - Dr. Edward Sri
7-24 Family: The Missing Piece in Religious
Education (*)
- Dr. Joseph White
7-25 The 12 Steps and the Sacraments: A Catho-
lic Approach to Addiction Recovery (*)
- Scott Weeman
7-70 Vietnamese Workshop (Hope in a Culture
of Relativism) (*)
- Dr. Nhung Vu ORE Booth in Hall A

LITURGIES/PRAYER SERVICES
OUR LITURGIES Living in the gift, promise and spirit of the Second Vatican
Council, we are compelled to embrace our multicultural, diverse and vibrant com-
munities. In the Los Angeles Archdiocese, Sunday liturgies are celebrated in no fewer
than 40 different languages. This year, inspired by the Masses for various needs in the
Roman Missal, we offer each liturgy of a particular intention in the context of a unique
culture. Our hope is for participants to come together in grateful prayer to encounter
Christ present among us.
FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES (5:15 pm)

CHARACTER PRESIDER MUSIC
Mass for Those Held in Captivity Rev. Bryan Massingale ValLimar Jansen
Sanctification of Human Labor Bishop John Stowe Meredith Augustin
(English)
Santificación del Trabajo Humano Msgr. Arturo Bañuelas Dolores Gomez / Jose Garcia
Closing Liturgy (Spanish)
The Cross and Suffering in Today’s Rev. Daniel Horan, OFM Bro. Rufino Zaragoza, OFM
World in the Franciscan Tradition
Byzantine Divine Liturgy Bishop Gerald Dino Byzantine Community
FRIDAY EVENING PRAYER

In addition to our Eucharistic liturgies, RECongress also offers non-Eucharistic evening prayer
(vespers) experiences on Friday and Saturday nights.
Taizé Service
Evening Prayer (5:15 pm) Sergio Lopez Sarah Hart
SATURDAY EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES (5:15 pm)

Los Cristianos Perseguidos Rev. Agustino Torres Ivan Diaz / Erick Infantas
(Spanish)
Persecuted Christians Bishop Louis Nguyen Anh Bro. Rufino Zaragoza / Paul Nguyen
(Vietnamese)
St. Patrick’s Liturgy Honoring Our Ancestors in Faith Bishop Fernand Cheri M. Roger Holland / Kim Harris
from the Black Perspective
Promoting Harmony Msgr. Ray East Anna Betancourt / Chris de Silva
Progress of the People – Rev. Jim Marchionda Tony Alonso
Church on the Way of Unity
SATURDAY PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES

Find prayer experiences that “bookend” our day, including a Taizé service, named after the
monastic order and city in France that uses silence and music which draws upon simple phras-
es taken from the psalms.
Morning Praise & Keynote (7:50-9:30 am - Arena) Jesse Manibusan
Vietnamese Liturgy
Alabanza matutina y asamblea (7:50-9:30 am - ACC North Hall) Santiago Fernandez
Evening Prayer (5:15 pm) Anne Frawley-Mangan Michael Mangan
Taizé Prayer (9:00 pm) — David Anderson
SUNDAY EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES (8:00 am & 3:30 pm)

Morning Liturgy (8:00 am) Bishop Kevin Vann RECongress Choir 2019
Young Adult Liturgy Closing Liturgy (3:30 pm) Archbishop José Gomez RECongress Choir 2019

MULTICULTURAL EVENTS
MULTICULTURAL EXHIBIT ►
Friday through Sunday
Convention Center, 2nd Floor, Prefunction Lobby
The Religious Education Congress annually presents the Multicultural Exhibit, a
collaborative effort with the Archdiocesan Office of Ethnic (Multicultural) Ministry.
This provides opportunities for attendees to interact with the diverse ethnic communities
in the Los Angeles Archdiocese. You will find a variety of cultural and religious artifacts,
expressions of faith or practices, stories of saints and martyrs, and a plethora of items
from the cultural communities of Native America, Central and South America, Europe,
Vietnamese Community
Africa (African-American) and Asia. It’s a wonderful resource for catechists and all
involved in faith formation processes.
ASIAN AND PACIFIC PRESENCE

The Asian and Pacific communities in the United States – both those born in
the United States and immigrants who came to the United States – span several
generations. This tremendous increase in Asian and Pacific Catholics across the
Assemblies
United States at the beginning of the third millennium is a teaching moment.
Lithuanian Community
It is also a teaching moment because of the welcoming spirit to which we are
called in “The Church in America (Ecclesia in America)” and in the recent
pastoral statement “Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity,”
The Church in the United States is enjoined “to offer a genuine and suitable
welcome [to newcomers], to share together as brothers and sisters at the same
table, and to work side by side to improve the quality of life for society’s mar-
ginalized members.”
The Church is blessed with Asian and Pacific pastors, social workers, educa-
tors, diocesan directors and lay leaders who are actively and selflessly contrib-
uting to building the Kingdom of God in this country. The number of Asian and Igbo Nigerian Community
Pacific Catholics who have been given responsibility in church structures or are
well-known in their fields of endeavor is growing.
Besides these living role models, Asian and Pacific Catholics come to the
United States with a long heritage of extraordinary witness of life and martyr-
dom. The Church recently recognized many Asian saints and martyrs; however,
the total number of saints and martyrs could fill an entire Asian and Pacific
Litany of Saints.
– Asian and Pacific Presence, Harmony in Faith
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Polish Community
IN THE ASIAN-PACIFIC PERSPECTIVE

ASIAN PERSPECTIVE
WORKSHOPS ASIAN PERSPECTIVE LITURGY
FRIDAY, MARCH 22 SATURDAY, MARCH 23
1-70* Dr. Nhung Vu Mass for Persecuted Christians Mexican Community
2-70* Bishop Louis Tuan Nguyen (Vietnamese) - 5:15 pm
3-70* Sr. Bich Quyen Thi Ly Location: Marriott Grand
Presider: Bishop Louis Nguyen Anh
SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Music: Bro. Rufino Zaragoza & Paul
4-70* Prof. Quyen Di Nguyen
5-70* Sr. Bich Quyen Thi Ly
6-70* Sr. Grace Duc Le
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
7-70* Dr. Nhung Vu
8-70* Bishop Louis Tuan Nguyen Indonesian Community

YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
Young Adult Ministry at RECongress 2019
A ministry to and with adults, ages 18 through 39, married and single
The Religious Education Congress welcomes young adults and those in ministry to young
adults with a number of events on Saturday that are intentionally designed for this community.
Establishing strong and vibrant ministries for young adults is one of the priorities of the Los
Angeles Archdiocesan Synod. This weekend is a chance for young adults to be renewed and
energized in their spiritual life and in their commitment to our church.
YOUNG ADULT DANCE

Saturday, March 23, 9:00 pm - midnight
Cost: $7 per person
Keep a great RECongress Saturday going into the night. Our DJs will
be spinning and taking your requests for an amazing time. Young adults
18 to 39 are welcome. Picture ID is required for admission. A no-host
bar is provided, as well as complimentary water stations. NO outside
containers are permitted.
WE INVITE YOU TO CONSIDER THESE YOUNG ADULT WORKSHOPS

The following list of names and session numbers are workshops that focus on young adult issues or may be of interest to young adults and those in
ministry to young adults. You can find additional speaker recommendations under the Young Adult listing on the next page. Review this Registration
Guidebook and our website for topics that meet your needs and interests. (Those marked by an asterisk will be recorded sessions.)
Leisa Anslinger Dr. Charlotte McCorquodale

3-02* A Vision for Conversion: Leading for Change in Your Life and Your 1-14* The Future of Learning in the Digital Culture and Its Implications for
Parish Faith Formation
8-02* Is Your Parish Ready to Grow Young?
5-20* Being a Listening Church: Engaging Your Community in the National
Chris de Silva
2-07 Becoming Bridge Builders: Imagining a Theology of Welcome for a Dialogue
Changing Church Katie Prejean McGrady
Katie Diller, Fr. Michael Martin & Rosie Shawver 1-17* The Synod on Youth: Why It Matters and What We Must Do
4-02* Mission Drives Schedule, and Money Follows Mission
5-02* Rethinking Retreats and Small Groups Sr. Edith Prendergast, RSC
6-02* Mission Drives Schedule, and Money Follows Mission 2-20* Poetry to Enrich, Refresh and Deepen Our Spiritual Journey
Dr. Michael DiPaolo Paul Sanfrancesco
6-07* Contemplative Dating 3-22* Social Media and Digital Catholic Leadership
Fr. David Dwyer, CSP 8-18* Technology Evangelizers of the Gospel
4-08* What Our Young Adults Are Thirsting For
Tom East Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, PhD
3-07* Reimagining Confirmation Ministry with Youth 1-22* How to Make a Convincing Case for the Pro-Life Movement – Espe-
6-08* Sharing Faith as Parents of Young Adults – Let’s Talk cially for Young People
Douglas Leal 7-22* Science and the Shroud of Turin: New Evidence of Jesus’ Resurrection
1-13* What is Spirituality? Do I Need Some? Where Do I Get It?
5-14* #PrayingWithHashtags Michael Theisen
Sergio Lopez 2-23* Moments, Missions and Milestones: Three Things Every Family Needs
7-15* Upgrading Your Ministry Tool Box: A Community Organizer’s Ap- to Grow Their Domestic Church
proach to Youth Ministry 8-21* Youth and Young Adult Ministry in 2019 and Beyond: What Awaits Us?

Find topic categories online at www.RECongress.org/2019/topics.htm CATEGORIES
PARISH LEADERSHIP
RECongress 2019 offers workshops on a wide variety of topics. This listing of workshops,
1-01 1-06* 2-06* 2-15* 2-16* 2-24*
categorized by ministry/areas of interest, has been identified by the speakers and com-
3-02* 3-10* 4-02* 4-10 4-19* 4-23*
piled to assist you in making your workshop choices. Many workshops may overlap in
5-02* 5-07* 5-17* 5-23* 6-22* 6-25*
content and will be found in more than one category. Not all workshops are represented. 7-10 7-12* 7-15* 7-20* 8-12* 8-15*
Check our www.RECongress.org website for updates as well as the category listings of 8-16* 8-24*
speakers by topics. Note: Asterisks indicate recorded workshop sessions. PRAYER
ADULT FAITH FORMATION FAMILY/PARENTING 1-10* 2-08* 2-11* 2-14* 4-24* 5-05*
1-04* 1-12* 1-13* 1-18 1-24* 2-02* 1-04* 1-07* 1-22* 1-25* 2-21* 2-23* 5-09* 5-14* 5-25* 6-13* 7-19* 7-23*
3-04* 3-05 3-18* 4-06* 4-18* 5-25* 8-19*
2-04* 2-08* 2-10* 2-12* 2-13 2-20*
3-12 3-13* 3-16* 3-17* 3-20 3-21* 6-07* 6-08* 7-24* 8-25* RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
3-22* 3-23* 3-25* 4-01* 4-04* 4-05* GAY/LESBIAN MINISTRY 1-08* 1-08* 4-24* 5-22* 8-12* 8-17*
4-07* 4-08* 4-09* 4-10 4-12* 4-13* 2-16* 6-09* 8-10* SACRAMENTS
4-15* 4-16* 4-20* 4-21* 5-01* 5-04* 1-15* 2-11* 2-22* 6-11* 6-19 7-25*
5-06* 5-12* 5-17* 5-21* 5-22* 5-24* HISPANIC PERSPECTIVE
6-04* 6-07* 6-08* 6-12* 6-16* 6-19 1-19* 4-15* 7-17* 8-10* SCRIPTURE
6-20* 6-22* 6-24* 7-01 7-02* 7-03* HIV/AIDS 1-21* 1-24* 2-04* 2-10* 3-08* 3-17*
7-04* 7-07* 7-08* 7-11* 7-12* 7-17* 8-10* 4-05* 4-15* 4-16* 5-21* 6-01* 6-04*
7-18 7-20* 7-21* 7-22* 8-01* 8-05* 6-14 6-16* 6-21* 6-23* 7-09* 7-14*
Assemblies
8-07* 8-08* 8-13* 8-17* 8-18* 8-20*
HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT 7-19* 7-21* 7-23* 8-07* 8-09* 8-13*
1-05* 1-11* 2-19* 3-03* 3-08* 3-10*
8-23* SPECIAL NEEDS
3-14* 3-19* 4-04* 4-14* 5-06* 5-08
2-22* 4-22* 8-19*
AFRICAN-AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE 5-09* 5-17* 6-24* 7-05* 7-06* 7-18
2-17* 7-20* 8-12* 8-20* SPIRITUALITY
CATECHESIS HUMAN SEXUALITY 1-03 1-05* 1-08* 1-08* 1-12* 1-13*
1-15* 1-16* 2-04* 2-05* 2-08* 2-09*
1-04* 1-07* 1-09* 1-25* 2-02* 2-03* 1-16* 2-16* 2-21* 3-06* 3-20 6-09*
2-12* 2-20* 3-03* 3-04* 3-05 3-08*
2-06* 2-12* 2-22* 2-23* 3-06* 3-07* INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE 3-10* 3-12 3-16* 3-19* 3-23* 3-24*
3-09* 3-11* 3-13* 4-06* 4-08* 4-12* 3-24* 7-05* 7-06* 4-01* 4-04* 4-07* 4-11* 4-13* 4-14*
4-17* 4-19* 4-21* 4-22* 5-10* 5-15*
4-17* 4-20* 5-04* 5-05* 5-06* 5-08
5-19* 5-21* 5-23* 5-24* 6-01* 6-05* JUNIOR HIGH
1-02 1-20* 2-09* 3-09* 3-18* 6-18* 5-09* 5-11* 5-12* 5-13* 5-14* 5-16*
6-13* 7-04* 7-09* 7-13* 7-16* 7-24* 6-01* 6-04* 6-06* 6-12* 6-15* 6-16*
8-01* 8-04* 8-06* 8-07* 8-08* 8-11* JUSTICE & PEACE 6-17* 6-21* 6-24* 6-25* 7-01 7-03*
8-18* 8-19* 8-22* 8-23* 1-05* 1-08* 1-08* 1-19* 1-20* 1-21* 7-07* 7-08* 7-11* 7-13* 7-18 7-23*
CHRISTIAN INITIATION 2-15* 2-17* 2-18* 3-01* 3-03* 3-11* 7-25* 8-04* 8-05* 8-14* 8-15* 8-16*
2-02* 2-10* 3-02* 3-13* 3-25* 5-18* 3-15* 3-21* 4-01* 4-04* 4-16* 5-03* 8-24* 8-25*
6-19 8-23* 5-11* 5-13* 5-19* 5-22* 6-14 6-15*
STEWARDSHIP
6-23* 7-03* 7-05* 7-06* 7-07* 7-10
CONFIRMATION 7-19* 8-03* 8-05* 8-09* 8-13* 8-16* 4-05* 4-19* 5-13* 6-25* 8-24*
3-07* 6-18* 8-17* TECHNOLOGY
EARLY CHILDHOOD LIFE ISSUES 3-22* 6-05* 6-10* 8-18*
1-23* 1-25* 3-14* 6-06* 6-17* 1-03 1-11* 1-12* 1-16* 1-22* 2-18* THEOLOGY
ECCLESIOLOGY/CHURCH 2-21* 3-04* 3-05 3-14* 3-16* 4-13* 2-01* 2-19* 3-21* 3-24* 4-03 4-09*
4-20* 5-01* 5-03* 5-11* 5-12* 6-03 4-14* 4-25* 5-16* 6-11* 6-15* 7-13*
1-01 1-06* 1-18 2-01* 2-05* 2-18*
6-10* 6-12* 6-21* 7-11* 7-25* 8-11* 7-17* 8-09* 8-14* 8-22*
3-11* 3-20 4-09* 4-11* 4-25* 5-01*
5-16* 6-11* 7-02* 8-14* LITURGY VIETNAMESE
1-10* 2-07 2-14* 2-25* 3-15* 4-03 1-70* 2-70* 3-70* 4-70* 5-70* 6-70*
ECUMENICAL
4-23* 5-05* 5-07* 5-15* 5-18* 5-25* 7-70* 8-70*
1-19*
6-13* 7-09*
VOCATIONS
ELEMENTARY
MEDIA 3-19*
1-02 1-09* 1-11* 1-23* 2-03* 2-25* 1-07* 2-13 5-14* 8-22*
3-09* 5-10* 6-06* 6-10* 7-16* 7-24* WOMEN’S ISSUES
8-06* MORALITY 2-01* 4-25* 6-03 6-16* 6-17* 6-23*
2-17* 3-06* 4-12* 6-20* 7-14* 8-20*
EVANGELIZATION
MULTICULTURAL YOUNG ADULT
1-01 1-06* 1-10* 1-14* 1-15* 1-17*
1-18 1-24* 2-05* 2-06* 2-13 2-15* 3-01* 3-17* 4-24* 6-03 7-10 7-21* 1-13* 1-17* 1-22* 2-07 2-20* 3-22*
2-19* 2-23* 2-24* 3-01* 3-02* 3-23* 8-03* 4-02* 4-08* 5-02* 5-20* 6-02* 6-07*
3-25* 4-06* 4-10 4-17* 4-18* 4-21* MUSIC 6-08* 7-22* 8-02* 8-21*
4-22* 5-04* 5-08 5-20* 5-23* 5-24* 1-02 1-21* 1-23* 2-03* 2-07 2-11* YOUTH MINISTRY
6-09* 6-16* 6-22* 7-04* 7-08* 7-14* 2-14* 2-25* 3-12 3-15* 4-03 4-23* 1-14* 1-17* 1-20* 2-09* 2-24* 3-07*
7-15* 7-22* 8-01* 8-02* 8-03* 8-08* 5-07* 5-15* 5-18* 6-06* 6-14 7-01 3-18* 4-02* 4-07* 4-18* 5-02* 5-19*
8-15* 8-21* 7-12* 7-16* 8-06* 8-11* 8-25* 5-20* 6-05* 6-18* 7-15* 8-02* 8-21*

PERIOD 1 10:00 - 11:30 AM • FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019
1-01 GIVING A REASON FOR THE HOPE THAT IS 1-03 ABUSED, GRIEVING, GRACED, HEALING: WHAT
WITHIN US ARENA VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE HAVE TAUGHT US
What is vitally needed today is a renewed apologetics ABOUT THE JOURNEY OF HEALING
and catechesis in church communities. Having attended This workshop is intended for those whose lives have
the Synod on Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment been impacted by sexual abuse – as victim-survivors,
in Rome, Bishop Robert Barron will share his experi- loved ones, ministers and/or concerned Catholics. The
ence of the Synod – the characters, personalities, sights stages of healing will be discussed in the context of our
and sounds. He will explore the play between listening experience. In our role as victims’ assistance ministry
and teaching, the advantages and disadvantages of so- coordinators, we have witnessed time and again how
cial media, spiritual mentorship and much more. powerful spirituality can be in the healing process of an
abuse survivor.
Bishop Robert Barron
Most Rev. Robert Barron serves as Auxiliary Heather Tweddle Banis, PhD
Bishop of the Los Angeles Archdiocese and Dr. Heather Banis is a licensed clinical psychol-
founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. ogist with an extensive background in trauma
He is host of several DVD series, including psychology. After serving as a clinical consul-
“Catholicism,” an award-winning documenta- tant to the Los Angeles Archdiocese for 10 years,
ry about the Catholic faith that aired on PBS. Bishop Barron she assumed the role of Victims Assistance Min-
has lectured widely in the United States and abroad and is istry Coordinator in 2016. As such, Dr. Banis has spoken at
a best-selling author who has published numerous books, schools, community organizations and professional confer-
essays and articles on theology and the spiritual life. He is ences. Her past experiences running a non-profit for medical-
also a religion correspondent for NBC and has appeared on ly ill children, serving as a school psychologist and building
Fox News, CNN and EWTN. a private practice also inform her efforts in her current role.
Suzanne Healy, MFT
Suzanne Healy is a retired Marriage and Family
1-02 ENGAGING AND RETAINING YOUTH IN MUSIC Therapist with 20 years of experience. She most
MINISTRY recently served the Los Angeles Archdiocese as
From children’s choirs to ensembles, youth cantors and Victims Assistance Coordinator from 2007-2016.
instrumentalists, David Anderson will help you discover In that role, Healy ministered to victims of child-
hood sexual abuse by members of the Church. The former
ways and develop a plan to welcome, mentor, engage school counselor and private practice therapist has presented
and journey with young people through the many facets at a number of conferences, including those sponsored by the
of music ministry in the parish. Los Angeles Department of Mental Health.
David Anderson
David Anderson serves as organist and Director 1-04 STOP THE STAMPEDE: HOW ENGAGING PAR-
of Music at Ascension Church in Oak Park, Ill., ENTS CAN KEEP KIDS IN THE CHURCH
where, for the past 26 years, he has led and co-
ordinated a monthly service in the spirit of Taizé Do you have as many families in your programs as you
that continues to welcome hundreds of Chris- used to? How many do you still see at Mass after bap-
tians of all ages. Anderson presents at various conferences tism, first Eucharist or confirmation? And how many of
throughout the year on topics of liturgy and music for the par- those children will we still see as they enter adulthood?
ish and frequently leads services and retreats for musicians Study after study shows us that parents are the most
and pastoral ministers. In addition, Anderson is Editor-at- important factor in influencing if children will remain
Large for GIA Publications in Chicago.
Catholic. That means we as pastoral leaders need to
learn to speak parents’ language, harness their motiva-
THE BEGINNINGS The origins of the Los Ange-
les Religious Education Congress spring from the Confra-
tions and coach them to share faith with their children.
Gain strategies and tools for attracting parents and mak-
ternity of Christian Doctrine, popularly known as CCD, a ing a real difference with families.
ministry that actually began in Los Angeles in 1922 Paul Canavese
under Bishop John Cantwell (photo) to teach refu- Paul Canavese with his wife, Ann, are co-Di-
gees of the Mexican Revolution. Bishop Cantwell had rectors of The Pastoral Center and the websites
appointed Fr. Leroy Callahan, pastor of San Antonio GospelLiving.org (focused on daily life) and
de Padua in East Los Angeles, to work in this min- GrowingUpCatholic.com (focused on coaching
istry. The first CCD program was parents). He is creator of various electronic re-
established at Immaculate sources and is a frequent conference speaker at parish, dean-
Conception Church on 9th ery and diocesan events and has worked in a wide range of
Street in Los Angeles in 1922, parish ministries, most recently as a pastoral consultant at St.
followed by parish units estab- Augustine in Oakland, Calif. Canavese lives with his family
lished throughout the Archdio- on a mini-urban farm in Alameda, Calif.
cese, with Fr. Robert E. Lucey
as the first Director of the Confra-
ternity of Christian Doctrine.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 •10:00 - 11:30 AM PERIOD 1
1-05 UNCHAINING CONFIRMATION claim, and Teach” and “Christ in the Classroom.” With a
What might we do to put an end to confirmation as the background of teaching in Catholic schools, Dees has been a
catechist for the past 10 years and has offered workshops and
end of formal religious education? This session will keynote addresses at dozens of parishes and dioceses across
share the key findings of a national confirmation prepa- the country.
ration project conducted in 18 dioceses, offer potential
enhancements you can make, and invite you to select
one or two that might best enhance your program. Please 1-08 FORGIVENESS AND HEALING: A ROAD TO PEACE
note that instead of being practical, this session will fo-
cus on what might be possible. Consider bringing a con-
firmation team member with you. Join Msgr. Ray East and ValLimar Jansen as they pres-
ent narratives, in song and story, that disarm the heart
Dr. Michael Carotta and lead to an experience of personal healing and mu-
Dr. Mike Carotta is a nationally recognized re- tual forgiveness. Hear songs of truth and testimonies that
ligious educator and consultant who recently transform us into agents of reconciliation and vessels of
directed a national confirmation preparation God’s miraculous healing.
project. He has taught catechetics in six Catholic
universities and has spoken at diocesan, nation- Msgr. Raymond G. East
al and international events. His recent books include “Teach- Msgr. Ray East, a priest of the Archdiocese of
ing for Discipleship” and “Unexpected Occasions of Grace.” Washington, D.C., served in six local parishes
Dr. Carotta lives in New England and currently serves as the before being named Pastor of St. Teresa of Avila
Consultant for Catholic Initiatives at the American Bible So- Church. The grandson of Baptist Missionaries to
ciety. South Africa, Msgr. East was born in Newark,
N.J. and raised in San Diego, Calif. He is former Director of
the Office of Black Catholics and Vicar for Evangelization for
1-06 WE LACK FOR NOTHING: FIVE ESSENTIALS TO the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. Msgr. East is a regu-
GROW THE CHURCH lar and popular speaker at the RECongress and continues to
This very practical presentation gets right to the point of present and facilitate workshops, give keynote addresses and
naming (and how to implement) the five essential steps preside at liturgies at major national events.
needed for every parish to grow: 1) having a clear vision ValLimar Jansen
Workshops
and plan based on what God wants, not what parishio- ValLimar Jansen serves the Church as a compos-
ners want; 2) remembering that multiplying disciples er, singer, storyteller, speaker and evangelizer.
was a command; 3) getting out from behind the desk; 4) She received critical acclaim for her solo albums
holding people accountable; and 5) admitting we have a “You Gotta Move” and “Anointing,” winning
spiritual crisis in the Church. UNITY Awards recognition in 2008 and 2010.
Jansen was MC for the National Catholic Youth Conference
Rich Curran in 2011 held in Indianapolis and co-MC for the U.S. Confer-
Based in Appleton, Wis., Rich Curran is founder ence of Catholic Bishops’ gatherings at the 2016 World Youth
and Executive Director of Parish Success Group, Day in Krakow, Poland and in 2017, she was an invited panel-
a Catholic nonprofit for missionary-focused par- ist for the USCCB’s Convocation on Evangelization.
ishes and schools. He is a regular presenter of
parish missions and staff leadership days, he has
keynoted 30 diocesan leadership conferences, and speaks at
national Catholic conferences, including the National Catho-
1-09 DISCOVER THE WAY TO HELP FAITH COME TO
lic Youth Conference, the National Conference on Catholic LIFE!
Youth Ministry and the National Conference for Catechetical In this workshop, we will explore the keys to creating a
Leadership as well as numerous regional conferences. learning environment with children in which faith can
thrive! Focus will be on core approaches, strategies and
engaging activities that can be used to affect both hearts
1-07 HOW TO TEACH FAITH WITH FICTION
and minds. If you’re looking to create a learning envi-
People learn best through stories. That is why Jesus ronment that best fosters faith in children, look no fur-
preached with parables. Likewise, young people enjoy ther. Don’t miss this one!
reading fiction today much more than their textbooks.
So, how do we help teach them to have faith using the Steven Ellair
stories they love most? Using ideas from novels, short Steven Ellair is a Managing Editor and Content
stories, fables, parables and other forms of fiction, Jared Engagement Specialist for Saint Mary’s Press.
Dees will offer a series of strategies to connect fiction He has been involved in catechetical ministry for
27 years and has served as a parish catechist,
with faith formation. youth minister, Catholic schoolteacher and arch-
Jared Dees diocesan educational consultant. Ellair has been involved in
Jared Dees is creator of the website TheReligion Catholic publishing over 14 years and continues to write and
Teacher.com that offers resources and teaching speak nationally on issues related to Catholic education and
strategies to religious educators. He is author of strategies for engaged learning. He has presented at national
several books, including “31 Days to Becoming religious education events for nearly 22 years.
a Better Religious Educator,” “To Heal, Pro-

1-10 THUS SAYS THE LORD: MAKING GOD’S VOICE us – as Jesus said – and we were meant to shine? What
HEARD if, as children of God, there are resources to draw upon, a
The Scriptures are God’s Living Word among us. But reservoir of kindness, compassion, hope and resilience?
how often are they read like ancient words that don’t im- Rev. Terry Hershey
pact us today or, even worse, like a page out of the Wall Terry Hershey is an inspirational speaker, hu-
Street Journal? What can you do to proclaim readings morist, author, dad, Protestant minister and
in ways that bring God’s shining light to the world? If landscape designer on Vashon Island in the
you are involved in liturgies in any way – Mass, Rite of Puget Sound near Seattle. The internationally
Christian Initiation of Adults, Children’s Liturgy of the renowned speaker and retreat facilitator regu-
Word, weddings or funerals, etc. – this practical train- larly travels throughout the United States and Canada. His
work has been featured on The Hallmark Channel, CNN, PBS
ing session will give you the information you need to and NPR and his gardens and books have been featured in
help Scripture leap off the page and into your assembly’s magazines and newspapers of the Pacific Northwest.
hearts.
Amy Florian
Amy Florian is a liturgy and bereavement con- 1-13 WHAT IS SPIRITUALITY? DO I NEED SOME?
sultant, and CEO of Corgenius Inc., a company WHERE DO I GET IT?
that teaches professionals how to support clients Are faith, religion and spirituality really the same thing?
in transition and loss. She has 30 years of parish
and conference experience, taught in the gradu- How can we connect with young adults and adults who
ate ministry department of Loyola University Chicago for 10 are “spiritual but not religious” or have “no faith” if we
years, and has authored over 150 articles and four books. don’t know the difference among these? And which of
Florian travels the country presenting workshops, training these do we need ourselves? We’ll explore the relation-
sessions and retreats. ship among faith, religion and spirituality, find out which
ones we really need, and share some practical advice on
how to get them and get the most from them so we can
1-11 CREATING CATHOLIC SCHOOL CULTURE: WHY
live our lives to the fullest!
AND HOW
Are you a teacher or administrator in a Catholic school? Douglas Leal
If so, this talk is for you. Dan Friedt brings more than 38 Douglas Leal is Vice President of Mission Inte-
years of teaching experience with 20 years as an admin- gration with Providence St. Joseph Health, based
istrator to share about building Catholic school culture. in Irvine, Calif. He previously led the Division of
Adult Faith Formation for the Los Angeles Arch-
Topics include: mission/vision building; weekly assem- diocese. Leal has also worked as a management
blies; no announcements and why; creating liturgical consultant and a professional actor and director. He is author
celebrations (including the music) with total student in- of the skill-building book for lectors, “Stop Reading and Start
volvement; staff meetings on a budget of time and learn- Proclaiming!” and co-author of the 2017 and 2018 editions
ing; and leadership skill building for students and staff. of Liturgy Training Publications’ “Workbook for Lectors and
Dan will take you on a journey of learning to support Gospel Proclaimers.”
your Catholic school culture, knowing you will come
away with more than one idea to use immediately.
Dan Friedt 1-14 THE FUTURE OF LEARNING IN THE DIGITAL CUL-
TURE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR FAITH FOR-
Dan Friedt is a Sessional Instructor at Concor-
dia University of Edmonton, Canada, and a re- MATION
cently retired principal with Edmonton Catholic You find the ubiquity of digital technology everywhere,
Schools. He has more than 38 years of teaching with the current generation surfing between three and
experience from kindergarten to grade 12, with five digital devices on a regular basis. This workshop
20 years of administrative experience. Friedt is recognized as will explore the implications of our digital culture on
an Apple Distinguished Educator who has presented through-
out North America, including British Columbia, Alberta, Sas-
how we form people in faith and what every catechist
katchewan, Quebec and even California. needs to know about using digital technology before,
during and after the learning experience.
Dr. Charlotte McCorquodale
1-12 THE PERMISSION TO BE YOU IN A FOMO (FEAR
OF MISSING OUT) WORLD Louisiana native Dr. Charlotte McCorquodale
has been President of Ministry Training Source
There will always be some voice telling me that whoever since 2000. Her recognitions include receiving
I am today is not enough. The challenge is accepting the the 2002 National Youth Ministry Award from
reality that each one of us has the capacity for bounteous- the National Federation for Catholic Youth Min-
ness. Yes, we want to love other people without holding istry for contributions nationally to the field of Catholic Youth
back. We want to feel authentic. We want to breathe in Ministry. Dr. McCorquodale’s professional career in Catho-
lic youth ministry and lay ecclesial ministry has spanned al-
the beauty around us. And yet, we listen to inner voices most four decades, serving in parish, school, diocesan and
that keep our life small. We live stuck. But what if we university ministry settings.
are truly the light of the world, a light already inside of

1-15 LIVING THE SACRAMENTS: HELPING PEOPLE
FIND GOD AT THE INTERSECTION OF HEAVEN 1956 In 1956 the first CCD Institute was held at Mount
Carmel High School on Hoover Street in Los Angeles. Five hun-
AND EARTH dred teachers
Too many Catholics view the sacraments as isolated rites and catechists
of passage disconnected from daily living. Such a mis- attended the
understanding distances Catholics from the heart of their two-day con-
spiritual vitality and renders the Church less relevant to ference and
their lived experience. In this workshop, Dr. Joe Pap- listened to
rocki will present the sacraments as a spiritual path and speakers and
gained expe-
will propose strategies for inviting people of all ages to
rience from
delve more deeply into the mystery of God’s self-revela- other teach-
tion through the sacraments and to see them as a source ers.
for quenching our thirst for justice. Dr. Paprocki will
show that, while we can and should celebrate the sacra-
ments, we are called to be transformed by living them.
1-17 THE SYNOD ON YOUTH: WHY IT MATTERS AND
Joe Paprocki, DMin
WHAT WE MUST DO
Joe Paprocki has over 35 years of experience in When Pope Francis called for a Synod on Young People,
pastoral ministry and currently serves as Na-
tional Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola he set in motion a historic and critically important chain
Press, based in Chicago. He has presented in of events that will have an impact on how we teach, min-
over 100 dioceses in North America, including ister to, walk with, and serve the young Church for gen-
Canada, Alaska and Hawaii. Paprocki is author of numer- erations to come. Why was the Synod important? What
ous books on pastoral ministry and catechesis, including “A was said and written? How do we allow it to shape and
Church on the Move: 52 Ways to Get Mission and Mercy in form the work we’ll do for the next 5, 10, even 50 years?
Motion” and “Beyond the Catechist’s Toolbox,” and also
serves as a catechist and blogs about the experience.
As one of the U.S. representatives participating in the
pre-synod and synod gatherings, Katie Prejean McGrady
will unpack the impact of the Synod, explore practical
Workshops
1-16 HUMAN SEXUALITY & THE CATHOLIC CHURCH ways we can incorporate the initiatives proposed, and
discuss how best to serve the youth today and tomorrow.
The Book of Genesis tells us that all creation is “good,” Katie Prejean McGrady
which would include human sexuality. Using the biblical Katie Prejean McGrady is a freshman theology
framework on Church sexual teaching, we will explore teacher at Saint Louis Catholic High School in
the blessings and challenges of human sexuality. It is the Lake Charles, La. She has spoken at various
moral principle of an informed conscience that helps us events in 38 states and three countries. McGrady
balance church teaching with human living. In this ses- is also author of several books, including “Room
sion, we will start with a process of identifying those ar- 24: Adventures of a New Evangelist” and “Follow: Your Life-
eas of struggle and areas of beauty. By the end, you will long Adventure with Jesus,” and host of the podcast, “The
Electric Waffle.” In addition to being one of three delegates
have concrete steps of action to live out the blessed Irish chosen by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
gift of anam cara (soul friend), the ancient and eternal to attend the 2018 Pre-Synod Gathering, McGrady was also
union of two people, when each person’s deep love and a presenter at that year’s USCCB General Assembly Meeting.
friendship is reflected in that of the other.
Fr. Chris Ponnet 1-18 REFORMING CHURCH GOVERNANCE: WHAT
Los Angeles-native Fr. Chris Ponnet serves as POPE FRANCIS HAS DONE AND WHAT HE NEEDS
Director of the Office of Catholic HIV/AIDS TO DO
Ministry for the Los Angeles Archdiocese and as
the archbishop’s Spiritual Director for Catholic When Pope Francis was elected pope almost six years
Ministry with Lesbian and Gay Persons. Since ago, many hoped that he would reform the Roman Curia
1994, Fr. Ponnet has also served as Pastor and Chaplain at and other governance structures in the Church. In this
St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care in Los Angeles. He has session, we will take a look at what he has accomplished.
spoken for many years at the archdiocesan RECongress and But what still needs to be done?
regional congresses in addition to Pax Christi Peace and Jus-
tice conferences and other local and national gatherings. Rev. Thomas J. Reese, SJ
Fr. Thomas Reese is a writer and Senior Ana-
1957
lyst with Religion News Service. Previously, the
In 1957 the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Jesuit priest wrote for the National Catholic Re-
“CCD” Institute moved to Bishop Conaty Catholic Girls porter and America magazine. He has presented
High School and saw attendance double in size. In sub- at numerous parish and university talks across
sequent years (1958-1966), attendance continued to the country. His books include “Inside the Vatican,” “A Flock
increase at Loyola University; and culminated with over of Shepherds” and “Archbishop: Inside the Power Structure
4,000 attending the event at Immaculate Heart College. of the American Catholic Church.” Fr. Reese frequently ap-
pears in the media discussing Catholic issues.

1-19 THE POWER OF ECUMENISM IN AN IMMIGRA- Susan Searle

TION CRISIS Based in Colorado Springs, Colo., Susan Searle
In John 17:20-21, Jesus prays for the unity of his dis- is a Coordinator for Youth Ministry Services for
ciples. However, unity in Christ is neither simple nor The Center for Ministry Development (CMD) and
easy. Today’s social crises, which cause great suffer- is Project Coordinator for their Just5Days mid-
dle school missions and YouthLeader high school
ing, demand the most effective response possible. We programs. She also provides nationwide ministry workshops,
are strongest when we are united. This workshop will trainings and teaches courses for the National Certificate in
present models for effective Christian response to the Youth Ministry Studies. Searle has several published sessions
immigration crisis that can bring Catholics, Protestants, for youth ministry and blogs quarterly for CMD.
Evangelicals and Pentecostals into deeper collaboration
and truer unity.
Rev. Alexia Salvatierra 1-21 SONGS OF THE REFUGEES IN THE BIBLE AND
Rev. Alexia Salvatierra is an ordained Lutheran TODAY
pastor with over 35 years of experience in com- Much of the Bible was written by refugees. In this pre-
munity ministry, including community develop- sentation of biblical themes of exile and immigration,
ment, organizing and advocacy. She was co- Prof. Daniel Smith-Christopher will be accompanied by
founder of the New Sanctuary Movement, the Naser Musa, acclaimed Arab-American master of the
Evangelical Immigration Table, the Guardian Angels project
for Unaccompanied Migrant Youth, and M25 (Matthew 25/
Arabic oud (a stringed lute), playing songs that have
Mateo 25). Rev. Salvatierra serves as an Affiliate Professor in comforted modern refugees and exiles. Music and Scrip-
the Centro Latino and the School of Intercultural Studies at ture together!
Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif.. Prof. Daniel Smith-Christopher
Fr. Michael D. Gutierrez Dr. Daniel Smith-Christopher has taught for 29
A Catholic diocesan priest for 24 years, Fr. Mike years at Loyola Marymount University in Los
Gutierrez serves as Pastor of St. John the Bap- Angeles, where he is Professor of Theological
tist Church in Baldwin Park, Calif., where he has Studies and Director of Peace Studies, as well
increased involvement in his parish community, as Director of the New Zealand Study Abroad
encouraged social justice activism and fought for Programs. Dr. Christopher formerly served the university as
immigrant rights. Fr. Gutierrez has been recognized by the Associate Director for Graduate Studies in Theology. He has
California State Legislature, the Los Angeles Archdiocese, published over 40 scholarly articles and 14 books, and has
the U.S. House of Representatives, and many other organiza- been honored with numerous awards for research, including
tions for his steadfast support to social issues in the commu- a Fulbright and teacher of the year awards.
nities where he has served.
Dr. Juan Francisco Martinez
Dr. Juan Martinez is Professor of Hispanic Stud- 1-22 HOW TO MAKE A CONVINCING CASE FOR
ies and Pastoral Leadership at Fuller Theologi- THE PRO-LIFE MOVEMENT – ESPECIALLY FOR
cal Seminary in Pasadena, Calif., where he has YOUNG PEOPLE
served as Vice President for Diversity and Inter- Many young people and adults are unsure of why the
national Ministries and Director of the Center Church takes such a strong stand on the life issues. Fr.
for the Study of Hispanic Church and Community. In his aca-
demic work, Dr. Martinez focuses on Latino Protestantism Robert Spitzer will describe a successful method he and
in the United States and on world migration. He is also an others have used in middle school, high school and uni-
ordained pastor of the Mennonite Brethren Church, a church versity classrooms grounded in justice theory, human
founder and director of a Bible institute. rights and the dignity of all persons. He will compare
this issue to other justice issues, including the enslave-
ment of native peoples in the new world and slavery in
1-20 INSPIRING MIDDLE SCHOOLERS WITH SOCIAL the United States.
JUSTICE Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, SJ, PhD
Young adolescents see themselves as change-makers and Jesuit priest Fr. Robert Spitzer is currently Pres-
are not interested in waiting for change – they want to do ident of the Magis Center at Christ Cathedral
something. Younger adolescents believe in dignity, hu- in Orange County, Calif., and President of the
man rights, caring for the poor and solidarity. As a gen- Spitzer Center for Ethical Leadership, based in
eration, they have the potential to be the most creative Michigan. He formerly served as President of
Gonzaga University and has published 11 books and many
force for social change we have ever witnessed. Our scholarly articles. Fr. Spitzer gives over 90 public presenta-
faith communities can be the catalyst that inspires them tions per year and appears on radio and television, including
to become young world changers for Christ. In this ses- “Larry King Live” (debating Stephen Hawking), the “Today
sion, let’s explore ways to intentionally engage middle Show,” the History Channel, PBS and EWTN.
schoolers with social justice and help them to think and
speak critically. Let’s capture the enthusiasm of middle
schoolers and motivate them to “thirst for justice.”

1967 On January 13-15, 1967 the first Southern Cali-
fornia Confraternity Congress was held at the LAX-area
1-25 EARLY CHILDHOOD FAITH FORMATION: FROM
A TO Z
International Hotel with a registration fee of $5. An es- From active learning approaches to zany antics, join us
timated 3,000 teachers were expected, but more than as we explore an alphabet of helpful hints, innovative
7,000 attended, causing major problems with services ideas, tested tips and practical pointers for sharing the
and programming. faith with preschool- and kindergarten-age children.
Dr. Joseph D. White
1-23 SITTING AT THE TABLE, NOT STARING AT THE Child psychologist Dr. Joseph White is National
Catechetical Consultant for Our Sunday Visitor
SCREEN: MUSIC TO ENGAGE CHILDREN IN LIT- Publishing and Curriculum. He has worked as a
URGY parish catechetical leader and spent seven years
In a culture that is dominated by screens, headphones as Director of Family Counseling and Family
and private entertainment, children are hungry to reach Life in the Diocese of Austin, Texas. A frequent guest on Cath-
out and connect with their peers and adults in authentic olic radio and television, Dr. White is author of numerous ar-
worship. “By giving witness to the Gospel, living com- ticles and 10 books on catechesis and ministry and co-author
of the “Allelu!” and “Alive in Christ” catechetical series.
munal charity and actively celebrating the mysteries of
Christ, the Christian community is an excellent school
of Christian and liturgical formation for the children 1-70 SỰ THỐNG TRỊ CỦA CHỦ NGHĨA VĂN HOÁ
who live in it” (Directory for Masses with Children, no. TƯƠNG ĐỐI
11). This workshop will showcase music that enables Văn hóa ngày nay tuyên bố rằng không có cơ sở trong
this formation, allowing early and elementary children việc thiết lập các giá trị của chúng ta và không có bằng
to sing, pray and celebrate with the whole body as one chứng vững chắc rằng bất kỳ một điều này tốt hơn hoặc
body in Christ. hợp lệ hơn một điều khác. Lối suy nghĩ này chúng ta
James Wahl gọi là chủ nghĩa tương đối, nó tự hủy hoại và tự tàn phá,
WLP composer James Wahl has been perform- “dẫn đến một thế giới nghèo nàn tâm linh trong thời đại
ing children’s music for nearly 20 years. Over chúng ta” (Đức Giáo Hoàng Phanxicô).
the past 10 years, he has presented at various
Workshops
youth events, including the National Catholic THE DOMINANCE OF A CULTURE OF RELATIV-
Educational Association convention in Pitts- ISM
burgh, the Archdiocese of Atlanta Eucharistic Congress, and Today’s culture proclaims that there is no basis in estab-
the GO! Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference in New Or- lishing our values, and no solid proof that any one thing
leans. Wahl is presently Director of Liturgy and Music at St.
Francis of Assisi Church in Raleigh, N.C. He has two CD/
is better or more valid than another. This way of think-
songbooks of music for young children. ing that we refer to as relativism is self-destructive and
devours itself, “leading to a world of spiritual poverty of
our age” (Pope Francis).
1-24 CROWNS, CASTLES AND COMMONERS; ROYAL- Chị Vũ Nhung, Dược Khoa, Cao Học Thánh Kinh
TY AND THE THIRST FOR JUSTICE
Chị Maria Vũ Nhung tốt nghiệp tiến sĩ Dược
The Netflix series “The Crown” has been critically ac- Khoa tại Xavier University of Louisiana năm
claimed throughout the world. What are we to make of 1997 và tốt nghiệp cao học Thánh Kinh tại Uni-
the widespread curiosity with Queen Elizabeth and the versity of Dallas, Texas năm 2017. Với trên 25
House of Windsor? Throughout her reign, the Queen has năm kinh nghiệm phục vụ trong việc giảng dạy
seen her position as a calling, a service and a vocation. giáo lý và sứ vụ tông đồ dành cho giới trẻ, chị được đánh giá
Does our thirst for justice render royalty extravagant and cao trong việc áp dụng các tư tưởng thần học vào lĩnh vực
mục vụ và truyền đạt Đức Tin cho người trẻ.
unnecessary or is there a place for crowns and castles
in a just society? Using stories and illustrations, David Nhung Vu, PharmD, MTS
Wells will take a brief look at recent history to discuss if Dr. Nhung Vu received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in
earthly royalty can contribute meaningfully to the real- 1997 at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, and
ization of the Kingdom of God here on earth. her master’s degree in Theological Studies with concentra-
tions in Biblical Studies in 2017 at the University of Dallas in
David Wells Irving, Texas. Dr. Nhung has over 25 years of experience in
David Wells began his career as a teacher, be- ministry with a strong emphasis on catechesis and ministry
fore becoming a research assistant for the Bish- with young people. She is highly regarded for her pastoral
ops’ Conference in England and Wales, and now applications of theological thought to pastoral ministry and
serves as Religious Education Consultant and faith formation.
Advisor to the Diocese of Salford, England. His
recent work as a consultant involves assisting dioceses, par-
ishes and schools to rethink their approach to missionary dis-
cipleship. Wells has also contributed numerous articles for
magazines and compilations. He is author of two books, “The
Reluctant Disciple” and “The Grateful Disciple,” and the re-
cently produced a DVD series called, “Beloved Disciples.”

PERIOD 2 1:00 - 2:30 PM • FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019
John Burland
2-01 WOMEN DEACONS: WHO WERE THEY? WHAT
DID THEY DO? ARENA John Burland is an educator and composer of
religious music for children and adults and has
This session will present an exploration of the history of over 250 songs and has published 14 music col-
deacons in the church. What do we know about wom- lections internationally. With an extensive ca-
en deacons in the early Church? Were they ordained? reer in school and parish communities, Burland
What did they do? How did the diaconate – of men and currently is the Education Officer for Liturgy and Music for
women – die out, and why? Sydney Catholic Schools in Australia, and the National Music
Consultant for Bayard, Inc. He is a regular speaker at con-
Dr. Phyllis Zagano ferences and gatherings across Australia, New Zealand, the
Dr. Phyllis Zagano is Senior Research Associ- United Kingdom and North America.
ate-in-Residence and Adjunct Professor of Re-
ligion at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.
She has authored or edited hundreds of articles
and 22 books, including “Holy Saturday: An 2-04 THE CHALLENGES OF BIBLICAL VOCABULARY
Argument for the Restoration of the Female Diaconate in
the Catholic Church” and “Women Deacons: Past, Present, We’ve all grown familiar with biblical texts – some more
Future.” In 2016, she was appointed to the Papal Commis- than others. But often the peculiar challenges of translat-
sion for the Study of the Diaconate of Women. ing the ancient language of the Bible can alter signifi-
cantly how we understand those familiar texts. During
this talk, we will look at some familiar key words and
2-02 RCIA AND CHURCH: MYSTAGOGIA – WHAT IT IS phrases from the Bible that will open up the meaning
AND WHAT IT IS NOT of these texts in surprising ways – words like baptize,
Mystagogia is the ancient art of helping people enter into Christ, Holy Spirit, and others.
deeper union with Jesus by unpacking the liturgies, sea- Fr. William L. Burton, OFM
sons and sacraments we celebrate. The Rite of Christian
Fr. Bill Burton, a Franciscan friar priest of the
Initiation of Adults sets forth the entire season of Easter Sacred Heart Province, has taught for more than
to reflect upon the Easter story, the Triduum and the Eas- 20 years. He is currently Professor of Scripture
ter sacraments. This session will explore the ins and outs at the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theol-
of this final period of the RCIA process. We will con- ogy in Berkeley, Calif. Outside the classroom, he
sider why only one page in the RCIA text is devoted to has guided hundreds of students and pilgrims on study tours
it and hopefully come to the realization that it is a thread and pilgrimage travels throughout the Holy Land, Greece
that runs through the entire process. Let’s discover what and Turkey. He has many published articles and several DVD
series, including “The Biblicist Series.”
it is and what it’s not and determine a process for ef-
fectively uncovering the sacramental life of the Church.
Mary Birmingham 2-05 WHY DOES THE CHURCH NEED THE CONSE-
Mary Birmingham is the former Director of Lit- CRATED LIFE?
urgy, Music and Christian Initiation at Ascen- How does the Church define “consecrated life,” and
sion Parish in Melbourne, Fla. She has been
involved in RCIA ministry on a national level whom does Christ call to it? How does it differ from the
since 1992 and travels extensively throughout universal call to holiness addressed to all the baptized,
the United States and Canada providing diocesan workshops. and what special witness is it expected to give? The past
Birmingham is a former team member of the North American 50 years has seen a dramatic decline in vocations to the
Forum on the Catechumenate. She is author of several works, religious life and the emergence of new forms of conse-
including “Confirming Adult Catholics” and her most recent, cration. If the consecrated life is one of Christ’s gifts to
“Purified and Enlightened: RCIA Sessions for Lent.”
the Church, we need to understand what it is supposed
to be and do. The reputation of saints like Mother Teresa
2-03 PRAY, LEARN AND CELEBRATE THE TRUTHS OF and Padre Pio gives us a clue!
OUR FAITH Sr. Sara Butler, MSBT
In this workshop, John Burland, Australian composer Sr. Sara Butler, a Missionary Servant of the Most
and religious educator, will help teachers and catechists Blessed Trinity, is Director of New Evangeliza-
accompany children in their journey of faith through tion at the Mother Boniface Spirituality Center
song and movement. You will learn a variety of engag- in Philadelphia and Professor Emerita of Dog-
ing songs that deepen understanding, add enjoyment matic Theology at the University of St. Mary of
to learning, increase knowledge and foster celebration. the Lake in Mundelein, Ill. Sr. Butler has lectured around
the world. She has published over 50 scholarly articles and
These songs and associated activities will enrich and authored several books, including “The Catholic Priesthood
energize faith formation across a range of catechetical and Women: A Guide to the Teaching of the Church.” Her
themes including Scripture, doctrine, the liturgical year, most recent publications deal with the Second Vatican Coun-
Catholic prayer and sacraments. Join us as we joyfully cil’s teaching on the consecrated life.
move our bodies and raise our voices in songs that help
us to pray, learn and celebrate our Catholic faith.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 • 1:00 - 2:30 PM PERIOD 2
2-06 THE CATECHIST READY TO BE SURPRISED BY Becky Eldredge
JOY Becky Eldredge is an Ignatian-trained spiri-
All catechesis strives to deepen our initial conversion tual director, retreat facilitator and author of
in faith by fostering an ever more personal relationship the book “Busy Lives & Restless Souls.” With
two decades of ministry experience, she has led
with the Lord in and through the Church. This deepen- youth and young adult retreats, parish missions,
ing of our conversion in Christ is facilitated in many Ignatian retreats and days of reflection. Eldredge has pre-
ways, especially through instruction, prayer, the life of sented at the Spiritual Director’s International Conference,
our community and works of service. However, one of the Ignatian Spirituality Conference, and has appeared as a
the most effective ways to deepen our relationship with panelist at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Convo-
the Lord Jesus is to serve as a joyful witness of faith to cation of Catholic Leaders.
others. We will explore this vocation of joy, both as the
hallmark of every missionary disciple and fundamental
to the ministry of every catechist. 2-09 TEACHING YOUNG PEOPLE HOW TO PRAY
Bishop Frank J. Caggiano Recent research among youth and young adults shows
Most Rev. Frank Caggiano is currently Bishop of
that daily, personal prayer is a key factor for remaining
Bridgeport, Ct. The noted catechist was a speak- active in the Church. We will look deeply at some of the
er at World Youth Days in Sydney (2008), Madrid data and find a path forward for those who say they are
(2011) and a catechist in Rio de Janeiro (2013) “spiritual, but not religious.” We will look at real strate-
and Krakow (2016). He was a featured speaker at gies for developing daily encounters between our young
World Youth Day REUNITE in Washington, D.C. (2017) and people and Christ Jesus that makes them excited to be
preached at the Youth 2000 Summer Festival in Tipperary, Catholic.
Ireland. Bishop Caggiano has also served as episcopal advi-
sor of The National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry. Robert Feduccia Jr.
Robert Feduccia was founding director of the
national Youth Liturgical Leadership Program
2-07 BECOMING BRIDGE BUILDERS: IMAGINING A at Saint Meinrad School of Theology in Indiana.
THEOLOGY OF WELCOME FOR A CHANGING In addition to his work as a parish youth minis-
CHURCH ter, keynote speaker and retreat leader, he has
Workshops
In this workshop, Chris de Silva will offer ways to cele spoken at various diocesan and major national youth confer-
brate young adults and different cultures from his expe- ences. Feduccia has been published in several publications.
Now based in Tennessee, he is currently Vice President of
rience of working in a diverse university setting, creat- Christian Faith Events for Declan Weir Productions.
ing a place to belong, to believe and to become. This
workshop begins a conversation on changing church
demographics and seeks to build faith communities of
Christian welcome and discipleship. 2-10 THIRST AND HUNGER IN JOHN 4: WHAT CAN
THE SAMARITAN WOMAN TEACH US ABOUT
Chris de Silva JUSTICE?
Composer, arranger and recording artist with The biblical story of Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan
GIA Publications, Chris de Silva shares his gift woman in John Chapter 4 is so much deeper than you
of music ministry – from parish and diocesan
retreats and concerts to national conferences
might realize, dealing with themes of thirst as well as
across the United States, Canada, Europe and hunger, on the physical and spiritual levels, for both in-
Asia. He has served at several faith communities in the Los dividuals and communities. This workshop will explore
Angeles Archdiocese and is presently Associate Director of in depth this important Johannine story, which is read on
Music and Liturgy at Loyola Marymount University in Los the Third Sunday of Lent and used in the Rite of Chris-
Angeles. His musical collections include “Pilgrim,” “Castle tian Initiation of Adults Scrutinies.
of the Soul” and his latest sequel, “Colours 2.”
Fr. Felix Just, SJ
Jesuit priest Fr. Felix Just is Minister of the
2-08 THIRSTING FOR R.E.S.T. Loyola House Jesuit Community in San Fran-
Are you exhausted from the overwhelming demands of cisco, Calif. He formerly taught at all three Jesuit
career, ministry and family life? Do you feel pulled in universities in California – Loyola Marymount
a million directions with no time for rest? You’re not University, the University of San Francisco, and
Santa Clara University. He conducts adult faith formation
alone! As a wife, mother and pastoral minister, Becky programs and leads biblically-based days of prayer, parish
Eldredge understands the challenges of juggling many missions and retreats. Fr. Just has produced seven audio-CD
roles in our rapid-paced life. She’s discovered ways to programs with Now You Know Media and maintains the in-
incorporate rituals that “Renew Energy in Spirit Time” ternationally recognized website Catholic-Resources.org.
(R.E.S.T.) in daily life. Becky will guide you through a
process to create rituals of R.E.S.T. that will renew and
sustain you. You will leave with a plan of action that you
can implement immediately to rest, to prevent burnout
and to continue to give generously to others.

1970 In 1970, the annual Confraternity of Catholic Doc-

trine “CCD” Congress was moved to the Anaheim Conven-
2-13 GOD AT THE MOVIES
In the last year, Christianity has fared fairly well, with
tion Center. (The cities of Orange County were still part of the major films released like “Mary Magdalene,” “Paul,
Los Angeles Apostle of Christ” and Wim Wenders’ documentary,
Archdiocese). “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word.” Several other films
In spite of have also embodied the best of our faith and the thirst
some fears for justice we are called to live. How can we critically
that it would appreciate these modern parables and use them in our
not draw a spiritual formation, preaching and teaching?
large enough
crowd, there Rev. Richard Leonard, SJ
were over Jesuit priest Fr. Richard Leonard is Director
10,000 in at- of the Catholic Office for Film & Broadcasting,
tendance. based in Sydney, Australia. He has been a Vis-
iting Professor at the Gregorian University in
Rome and a Visiting Scholar at the University of
California, Los Angeles. A popular speaker at the Religious
2-11 SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION & RITUAL PRAYER Education Congress, Fr. Leonard is author of 10 books, in-
cluding his latest, “What Does It All Mean? A Guide to Being
More Faithful, Hopeful and Loving.”
One of the most memorable and effective experiences
that takes place on sacramental retreat is the use of ritual
prayer and music. But this needs to be a more common 2-14 STAND UP AND PRAY: MOVEMENT AND GES-
experience, not just once a year, to stand as a reminder of TURES FOR ALL AGES
Christ alive in each of us. Practical and meaningful ex- “Let them praise his name in dance” (Psalm 149:3). Join
periences of ritual prayer will be modeled at this session. us as we pray with the whole body! Monica Luther and
Nicole Masero will share movement and gestures for
Tom Kendzia
a variety of praise hymns. Perfect for educators work-
Tom Kendzia has served as a professional liturgi- ing with preschool children through adults. Come join
cal musician, performer and speaker since 1980.
He is currently Liturgy and Music Consultant for
in and be prepared to fully participate in this exciting
Sadlier Religion Publishers and Director of Mu- new workshop. Participants will learn a variety of move-
sic at Christ the King Church in Kingston, R.I. A ments and gestures to recognizable songs and will be
clinician and author, Kendzia has presented at parish work- able to use them with students right away.
shops/concerts and national diocesan gatherings throughout Monica Luther
the United States, Canada, the West Indies, Europe and Asia.
The well-known published composer’s music includes “Cre- Monica Luther is a skilled educator who uses her
ate In Me,” “Taste and See” and “Like a River.” gift of dance movement and knowledge of liturgy
to enhance prayer services, concerts, liturgies
and conferences across the country. She has
2-12 WHERE IS JUSTICE IN THE SUFFERING OF HU- shared the ministry of liturgical movement with
MANITY? assemblies at Los Angeles Religious Education Congress for
over 22 years and currently serves on their Liturgy Commit-
Why is humanity inundated with suffering, and where tee. Luther works as an instructional specialist and national
is justice in our struggles? How can we transform our staff developer for public schools. She is currently a doctoral
pain and sorrow into redemptive suffering? In this highly candidate at California State University, Fullerton.
visual, practical and interactive session, Sr. Grace Duc Nicole Masero
Le will base this presentation on both her own experi-
ence of struggles and the Lambertian Spirituality of the Nicole Masero has over 20 years of experience
teaching liturgical movement as prayer and how
Cross (the spirituality of the Lovers of the Holy Cross to incorporate the ministry into liturgies and
stems from the spirituality of Bishop Pierre Lambert de prayer experiences. For over 15 years she has
la Motte) to help answer the difficult question of why taught young adults and adults liturgical move-
one suffers. During the session, she will introduce differ- ment at various parishes in the Los Angeles Archdiocese, and
ent activities and games that bring about joy and hope. for the last six years she has taught at the Los Angeles Re-
gional Congresses. Based in Long Beach, Calif., Masero also
Sr. Martha Grace Duc Le, LHC serves as Event Coordinator for the National Conference for
Sr. Grace Duc Le is currently Superior General Catechetical Leadership.
of the American Branch of the Congregation of
the Lovers of the Holy Cross, founded in Vietnam
in 1670 by Bishop Pierre Lambert de la Motte.
She has over 24 years of working with different
groups of people – eight years as a Catholic schoolteacher,
1976 The Diocese of Orange was established on March
24, 1976. It was Bishop William Johnson who was ap-
eight years as a vocation director for her community, and pointed the first Bishop of Orange. He had been Auxiliary
eight years as a Director of Faith Formation in a thriving Bishop of Los Angeles when he was installed and had only
parish. Sr. Le has taught several catechetical workshops and served 10 years when he died on July 28, 1986.
delivered many talks to a variety of groups.

2-15 FROM STATUS QUO TO STATUS GROW 2-18 WHY IS IMMIGRATION SO IMPORTANT TO THE
All are welcome here ... really? Okay, they are welcome CHURCH?
to come to Mass, to put money in the collection, to send Immigration plays a significant role in the life of church-
their children to our programs, but what about the really es around the world. In certain parts of the United
important places of parish life? You know the places – like States, near borders or in areas where refugees are being
who reads the First Reading every year at the Easter Vigil, brought in from dangerous parts of the world, the Catho-
or who runs for President of “that” committee, or who dis- lic Church is leading the effort to help families in need.
tributes communion from the position next to Father ev- While not everyone agrees with our country’s policy on
ery week. We have welcomed people into our place, now immigration, there are people on both sides of the debate
we must welcome them into the very life of our parish. who agree that the laws are flawed and our system is
Jesse Manibusan broken. Come listen to this panel of experts as they dis-
cuss why migration is a global issue, how the Church is
Jesse Manibusan, founder of Jesse Manibusan
Music Ministries, has 32 years of experience as a responding, and what we can do as a community to help
liturgical music minister; youth worker, catechist change our laws.
and parish mission director. He has presented at Most Rev. David O’Connell
all the major youth conferences, including the
L.A. Religious Education Congress, the National Conference Bishop David O’Connell was ordained at All
on Catholic Youth Ministry and World Youth Days in Denver, Hallows College in Dublin, Ireland, for the Los
Toronto, Rome, Cologne, Sydney, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro. Angeles Archdiocese, where he has served for
Manibusan has performed at various conferences worldwide over 36 years. He has been associate pastor and
and has several CDs published with Oregon Catholic Press. pastor in the Archdiocese, most of those years
serving in South Central Los Angeles. Bishop O’Connell
served on the Archdiocesan Finance Council and on the
Board of Together in Mission, the archdiocese’s annual ap-
2-16 SHOWING WELCOME AND RESPECT TO LGBTQ peal. He now serves the Archdiocese as Auxiliary Bishop of
PEOPLE IN OUR PARISHES the San Gabriel Region.
In many of our parishes, we have members who are Linda Dakin-Grimm
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning. This
Linda Dakin-Grimm practices law in California,
session will offer ways to show welcome and respect to
Workshops
New York and Washington, D.C., and has suc-
them and their families, as well as give insights from cessfully handled numerous jury and bench tri-
parishes that have successful outreach communities. als, appeals and arbitrations. Since 2016 she has
Rev. James Martin, SJ concentrated her practice on pro bono matters
in immigration proceedings with children and has organized
Based in New York, Jesuit priest Fr. James Mar- a group of interpreters/mentors to assist them. Dakin-Grimm
tin is Editor at Large of America magazine. He is speaks on faith and immigration-related issues in schools and
author of numerous award-winning books includ- parishes throughout Los Angeles and at legal conferences
ing “My Life with the Saints,” “The Jesuit Guide across the United States, in Bermuda and London.
to (Almost) Everything,” “Between Heaven and
Mirth” and, most recently, “Building a Bridge.” Fr. Martin Dr. Luis Eduardo Zavala de Alba
is a frequent presenter to parish groups and at retreats and Based in Monterrey, Mexico, Dr. Eduardo Za-
national conferences. He has given presentations at the Reli- vala is Director of Casa Monarca, which offers
gious Education Congress for the past several years and has humanitarian aid for migrants. He is a Visit-
appeared on various CNN documentaries. ing Professor at Yale University and academic
advisor and consultant to many human rights
organizations, including “Community of Democracies,” an
2-17 RACE AND THE LIMITS OF DIALOGUE international panel of experts. Dr. Zavala has been a Visiting
Scholar at numerous universities including the Autonomous
Dialogue is the default setting for Catholic responses University of Barcelona in Spain, the University of Essex in
to racial conflicts and tensions. This session will look England, and the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at
at how such appeals have functioned in response to the Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.
Black Lives Matter movement, showing their limitations
1971
and a possible way to a more adequate engagement in
the light of faith. The first
Youth Rally was held
Rev. Bryan N. Massingale, STD
in 1971 for high
Fr. Bryan Massingale, a priest of the Milwaukee school students and
Archdiocese, is Theology Professor at Fordham set the pattern for
University in New York. A noted authority on what has become
Catholic moral theology and social ethics, he Youth Day, which
has lectured extensively on ethical and racial now annually at-
justice issues throughout the United States and internation- tracts about 14,000
ally. A previous Religious Education Congress keynote, Fr. on the Thursday
Massingale is former President of the Catholic Theological
opening of the Con-
Society of America and has been a leader of the Black Catho-
lic Theological Symposium. gress event.

2-19 KEEPING YOUR FAMILY HAPPILY CATHOLIC the underlying causes of infertility that upholds the dig-
Parents, religious educators, priests and lay minsters nity of the couple and the child they hope to conceive.
battle getting their kids to church and struggle with This session will elaborate on what the Church teaches
how to communicate the beauty of the Catholic faith to with regard to in vitro fertilization, surrogacy and more.
children of all ages. What should we do and how do we By explaining licit reproductive technologies and de-
explain our faith in ways that keep families inspired by scribing the Catholic treatment alternatives, this session
their faith? We will learn and share some “best practic- will offer a clear understanding of Church teaching on
es” from those who have intact Catholic families and be these bioethical issues.
inspired by those who have overcome many challenges Angelique Ruhi-Lopez
in communicating and sharing their faith and now have Based in Miami, Fla., and inspired by her own
“happily Catholic” families. Fr. Leo Patalinghug’s ap- infertility journey, Angelique Ruhi-Lopez is
proach is easy to understand, entertaining and encourag- co-author of “The Infertility Companion for
ing! Catholics: Spiritual and Practical Support for
Couples,” written as a resource to provide an-
Rev. Leo E. Patalinghug, IVDei swers on the Church’s view on infertility and adoption. The
Fr. Leo Patalinghug, born in the Philippines but freelance journalist and editor, Ruhi-Lopez has traveled
raised in the Baltimore area, is a priest member across the nation to speak on infertility. She has served on
of a secular institute of consecrated life called the Archdiocese of Miami’s Synod committee on the family
Voluntas Dei (The Will of God). He is founder and serves with her husband as NFP promoters and marriage
and host of Plating Grace and founder and preparation ministers.
Chairman of The Table Foundation, which connects food to
Carmen L. Santamaria
faith. Fr. Patalinghug is a best-selling author, internationally
renowned speaker, host of the “Savoring Our Faith” TV se- Carmen Santamaria is an attorney who lives in
ries on EWTN, contributor to SiriusXM radio and host of the Miami, Fla., and is co-author of the award-win-
podcast, “Shoot the Shiitake with Fr. Leo.” ning book, “The Infertility Companion for Cath-
olics.” She has traveled the nation speaking at
more than 20 Catholic infertility/marriage/pro-
2-20 POETRY TO ENRICH, REFRESH & DEEPEN OUR life workshops, retreats, radio and TV shows. Santamaria is
SPIRITUAL JOURNEY on the Board of Directors of the Couple to Couple League,
she serves on the Archdiocese of Miami’s Planned Giving Ad-
Poetry provides a wonderful way to explore and express visory Council and is a Legatus Chapter Administrator. She
the rich meaning and symbolism at the heart of great and her husband are catechists, serve in marriage prepara-
works of art and literature. The invitation to engage in tion and are NFP instructors.
poetry has the power to start a fire in the heart and bring
one’s whole attention to the present moment. This session
will invite us to step into the company of great men and 2-22 THIRSTING FOR JUSTICE: RELIGIOUS EDUCA-
women such as Mary Oliver, Jessica Powers, Antonio TION AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Machado, David Whyte, and more. These creative voices
will companion us and speak to us. We will unfold lay- Gleaning from the newly revised U.S. Conference of
ers of wisdom embedded in themes of journey, transfor- Catholic Bishops’ “Guidelines for the Celebration of the
mation, mindfulness, hope, death and resurrection – all Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities,” this work-
equally experienced in the Lenten-Easter season. shop will examine how promoting the active engage-
ment of youth with disabilities in faith formation and the
Sr. Edith Prendergast, RSC sacraments is an expression of our thirst for justice. A
Sr. Edith Prendergast, a Religious Sister of Char- variety of models of fostering belonging, effective teach-
ity, is former Director of the Office of Religious ing methods, best practices and resources that will as-
Education for the Los Angeles Archdiocese. She sist catechetical leaders, catechists and parents will be
is a frequent keynote and workshop presenter at shared.
local, national and international conferences.
Sr. Prendergast has written and contributed to several ar- Sr. Kathleen Schipani, IHM, MEd
ticles on spirituality and catechesis, and is author of “Grace Sr. Kathleen Schipani, a sister of the Immaculate
Abounds.” In 2015, she received the “Evangelii Gaudium – Heart of Mary, is Director of the Office for Per-
Joy of the Gospel” Award from St. John’s Seminary, and in sons with Disabilities and the Deaf Apostolate
2017, she was awarded the “Religious Service Angel Award” in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. She formerly
from the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders. served as Board Chair for the National Catholic
Partnership on Disability. Sr. Schipani has 39 years of teach-
ing experience with children and adults of all abilities. She
2-21 WHAT DOES THE CATHOLIC CHURCH TEACH has collaborated in national and international projects re-
ABOUT ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOL- lated to disabilities, presented workshops and trainings and
OGY? co-authored teacher guides and DVD curricula to prepare
A common misconception is that the Catholic Church individuals who are deaf for the sacraments of initiation.
says “NO” to most reproductive technologies when, in
fact, the Church says a loving and merciful “YES” to
some reproductive technologies and to a way of healing

2-23 MOMENTS, MISSIONS AND MILESTONES: THREE
THINGS EVERY FAMILY NEEDS TO GROW THEIR
1972 At the 1972 Congress, Los Angeles Archbishop Cardinal
Timothy Manning presided at a jubilee Mass commemorating
DOMESTIC CHURCH the 50th anniversary
We know faith begins and ends in the home. We know of the beginnings of a
parents are the most powerful influence of faith with formal religious educa-
their children. We know the Church underscores time tion program in what
and again the critical catechetical role parents possess was then the the Dio-
in faith transmission. But do we know how to get from cese of Monterey-Los
Angeles by Bishop John
“here” to “there” in helping parents and families un-
J. Cantwell.
derstand and embrace these realities in their daily life?
Come and join others hungering for some practical,
hands-on approaches to help parents grow, sustain and
celebrate faith within their domestic church. 2-70 THÂN XÁC NGƯỜI NAM VÀ NGƯỜI NỮ LÀ ĐỀN
Michael Theisen THỜ CHÚA THÁNH THẦN
Thuyết trình viên sẽ nói về con người, là nam là nữ, dưới
Michael Theisen has been involved in youth
ministry and faith formation for over 30 years, tầm nhìn nhân học Kitô giáo theo thánh Giáo hoàng
authoring numerous articles and more than 15 Gioan Phaolô II, với ba chiều kích căn bản về giới tính,
books. His experience as a speaker, trainer and xã hội tính, và sự sống phong nhiêu. Và những hệ luận
ministry leader ranges from parish to diocesan mục vụ đặc biệt về hôn nhân và gia đình được quan tâm
and national levels. Theisen serves as Director of Ministry như: những vấn đề về tính dục, đồng tính luyến ái, ngoại
Formation for the National Federation for Catholic Youth tình, ly thân, ly dị, sống chung không hôn phối, sống thử,
Ministry in Washington, D.C., where he also is the National
Coordinator for their Strong Catholic Families Initiative. He
truyền sinh, ngừa thai, phá thai, thụ tinh nhân tạo…
resides with his family in Rochester, N.Y. OUR MALE AND FEMALE BODIES ARE TEMPLES
OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
2-24 MINISTERING WITH YOUTH IN A NON-TRADI- In this session we will first focus on our humanity, male
TIONAL SETTING and female, using the Christian theology of St. Pope
Workshops
Rural, small, clustered, combined are all unique ministry John Paul II that features three basic dimensions: sexu-
environments. Come explore some incredible, dynamic, ality, sociality, and fertility. From there, we will discuss
successful practices and strategies for long-term success! the issues affecting marriage and family: sexuality, ho-
Doug Tooke
mosexuality, adultery, separation, divorce, cohabitation,
trial marriage, generation, contraception, abortion, in vi-
Based in Helena, Mont., Doug Tooke is Direc- tro fertilization, etc.
tor of Partnerships for ODB Films and owner
of Monarch Catholic Ministries. He has over 20 Giám mục Louis Nguyễn Anh Tuấn
years of professional ministry experience, travel- Đức Cha Louis Nguyễn Anh Tuấn gốc Quảng
ing to over 75 dioceses in the past 20 years teach- Nam, Đà Nẳng, Cử nhân Khoa học, ngành Toán
ing, keynoting conventions and training youth ministers. và Vi tính trước khi gia nhập Đại chủng viện
Tooke has spoken at World Youth Day, the National Catho- Thánh Giuse Sài Gòn. 1999 Thụ phong Linh
lic Youth Conference, the National Conference on Catholic Mục cho TGP Sài gòn / Thánh Phố HCM. Từ
Youth Ministry and continues to serve as a leader in the field. 2007 Giám đốc Chủng sinh dự bị, trưởng ban Mục vụ gia
đình Giáo Phận và thư ký Ủy ban Mục vụ gia đình thuộc
2-25 BRING LIFE AND RELEVANCE TO YOUR SCHOOL HĐGMVN. 2017 ĐGH Phanxicô bổ nhiệm Cha Louis Nguyễn
Anh Tuấn làm Giám Mục Phụ Tá TGP Sài gòn.
LITURGIES – PRAYER AND PRAISE THROUGH
MUSIC Bishop Louis Nguyen Anh Tuan
Children can find church boring. We will look at ways to Bishop Louis Nguyen, born in Quang Nam, Da Nang, Viet-
nam, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Math-
energize our school liturgies from the beginning of the ematics and Computer Science before he entered St. Joseph
school year to graduation. Through well-planned liturgy Seminary in Saigon and was ordained a priest for the Arch-
and music, we can help our children connect their wor- diocese of Saigon, Vietnam. In 2007 he was named Rector of
ship experiences to real life. the preseminary of St. Paul Loc, Director of the Commission
on Family Life, and Secretary of the Episcopal Commission
Christopher Walker on Family Ministry. In 2017, Pope Francis appointed him
Internationally known church composer and cho- Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City
ral conductor, Christopher Walker is Director of (Saigon).
Music at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Los Ange-
les, Calif., and formerly served at the Clifton Ca-
thedral in the United Kingdom for 18 years. He is
a worldwide speaker on church music and liturgy, choral and
cantor techniques and children’s spirituality and has appeared
in six recent broadcasts on the BBC Network. Walker’s music
for adults and children is sung in churches worldwide. His lat-
est work is entitled “Love Beyond Knowledge.”

3-01 “DREAMS I NEVER HAD” – JUSTICE DENIED Sean L. Callahan

ARENA Sean Callahan is President and CEO of Catholic
Relief Services, the official international human-
Throughout Sacred Scripture, God sent dreams of itarian agency of the U.S. Catholic community.
peace and love to the prophets and saints. In 1963, God As a 28-year veteran of CRS, he has held a wide
even allowed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to share his variety of leadership roles, including Chief Op-
vision of love through his famous “I Have A Dream” erating Officer, Executive Vice President for Overseas Op-
speech. Unfortunately, we are living in a time where erations, and Regional Director for South Asia. Callahan is
the dream of Dr. King and the prophets of old have also President of Caritas North America and Vice President
become nightmares to many. From clergy scandals and of Caritas Internationalis, where he serves on the Executive
Board and Representative Council.
police brutality to explicit racism and sexism, we are
dealing with stuff of which we never dreamed. This
interactive workshop will work to share light on the 3-04 WITH A FATHER’S HEART, WITH A MOTHER’S
“dreams I never had!” HEART: PROCESSING GRIEF, LOSS AND RENEW-
Rev. R. Tony Ricard, MTh, MDiv AL WITH CHILDREN
Fr. Tony Ricard is a priest of the New Orleans On February 16, 2000, Australian children’s composer
Archdiocese who currently serves as Pastor of Andrew Chinn lost his daughter to cancer. It was a life-
St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, and Campus changing, faith-changing event. Each of us in our lives
Minister and Chair of Theology at St. Augus- and in our ministries encounter those who have suffered
tine High School in New Orleans. He is also great loss through death, divorce or separation. Come
an instructor for the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at and share the experience of Andrew and others who work
Xavier University and Director of Knight Time Ministries.
Fr. Ricard is a native of New Orleans and a former pub- with children and explore ways we can better minister to
lic schoolteacher. He has authored many books and has the children and families in our care. Together, we will
preached addresses, retreats and revivals across the nation gently weave together story, song and prayer as we seek
and in 22 countries. to show the nurturing love of God to those in our care.
Andrew Chinn
Andrew Chinn worked as a classroom teacher in
3-02 A VISION FOR CONVERSION: LEADING FOR Catholic elementary schools in Sydney, Austra-
CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE AND YOUR PARISH lia for nearly 20 years before moving into full-
We are called to ongoing conversion – to change our time music ministry as Director of Butterfly Mu-
minds and hearts in order to more fully live as disciples sic. With over 35 years of experience in teaching,
of Jesus Christ. If our parishes are to be communities leadership and liturgy, he has performed and presented at
Catholic education conferences in 30 dioceses across Aus-
that foster lifelong conversion, we must embrace change, tralia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. Chinn
as individuals, and within the life of the parish. Explore has released numerous CDs, DVDs and picture books that
principles that will equip you to develop a vision for are widely used. In 2013, he joined the WLP family that now
conversion, to lead for and manage change. publishes and distributes his music in North America.
Leisa Anslinger
Leisa Anslinger is a frequent presenter at par- 3-05 PARENTHOOD AS SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
ish leadership days as well as diocesan and Parenthood and other demanding caregiver roles can fill
national conferences. She is Associate Depart- one’s life with meaning, connection and joy or leave one
ment Director for Pastoral Life in the Cincinnati
Archdiocese, and Director of Catholic Life and feeling depleted and desperate. Jeanne Cotter, liturgical
Faith, a center for pastoral leadership development. A former composer and storyteller, is a mother of three “neuro-
adjunct faculty member at the Athenaeum of Ohio, Anslinger logically different” children and the primary caregiver
is a contributing author to The Living Word publication and of an aging parent with dementia. In this workshop, she
has written several books, her latest includes “A Vision for shares her own story and strategies for creating a daily
Conversion” and “30 Days on Stewardship, What Can I Do?” spiritual practice from the demands of being a caregiver,
surrendering to God’s love in the cacophony of the pres-
ent moment.
3-03 ENCOUNTER: THE CHALLENGES OF OUR FAITH Jeanne Cotter
Based in St. Paul, Minn., Jeanne Cotter is a litur-
One of the dominant themes Pope Francis uses is “en- gical composer, performer, storyteller and own-
counter,” urging Catholics to go out to the peripheries, er of Mythic Rain. She has presented throughout
especially to the poor and the marginalized, and encoun- the United States, including the National Asso-
ter other persons. Illustrated by personal experiences of ciation of Pastoral Musicians and was a team
encounter from his international work in humanitarian member for the North American Forum on the Catechume-
aid with Catholic Relief Services, Sean Callahan will nate. Cotter was a presenter at the National Association of
Women Business Owners and at the National Speakers Asso-
lead participants in reflection on the transformative pow- ciation. A prolific author, her latest titles include “Encounter:
er of encountering Christ in the other. From the Heart of Pope Francis.”

3-06 USING AMORIS LAETITIA IN DEFENSE OF LIFE Rev. Richard Fragomeni
AND NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING A priest of the Diocese of Albany, N.Y., Fr. Rich-
Discussion of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, ard Fragomeni is Associate Professor of Liturgy
Amoris Laetitia, has become increasingly heated in re- and Homiletics at Catholic Theological Union
cent months in our ever-more-polarized Catholic cul- in Chicago, where he is also Chair of the De-
partment of Word and Worship. He has written
ture. This has led to a simplistic, all-or-nothing approach widely on liturgy, music, symbolism, the Catechumenate, the
regarding the Exhortation, focusing primarily on the Eucharist and liturgies with children, among other subjects.
controversial issue of the reception of Holy Communion In addition to his teaching and preaching duties, Fr. Frago-
by those in irregular unions. In fact, the Exhortation con- meni serves as spiritual director for the Shrine of Our Lady of
tains sections that are very favorable to natural family Pompeii, an Italian-American parish in Chicago’s Little Italy.
planning and traditional Catholic sexual ethics: aware-
ness of this may help promote a more positive and broad
3-09 CURSES OF THE APPLE
acceptance of NFP by those who favor the use of Amoris
Laetitia in evangelization and catechesis. Children are exposed to technology from a very young
age, even in the religious education classroom. Growing
Fr. Luke Dysinger, OSB, MD, DPhil disciples means engaging hearts. So, the arts are needed
Born in Fullerton, Calif., and raised in near- more than ever to help develop empathy, understanding,
by Huntington Beach, Fr. Luke Dysinger is a conversation and imagination. Join this fun and interac-
Board-Certified doctor in family practice. In tive workshop to discover how the arts – and especially
1980, he joined St. Andrew’s Abbey in Valyermo,
Calif, and for the past 18 years the Benedictine
drama – can enliven your religious education classroom.
monk and priest has taught moral theology and church his- Anne Frawley-Mangan
tory at St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo, Calif. Fr. Dysinger Based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Anne
has lectured at Oxford University and continues to lecture in Frawley-Mangan teaches at Holy Spirit Semi-
bioethics, give presentations on prayer and spirituality, and nary and at Australian Catholic University and
presents workshops and retreats at St. Andrew’s Abbey. is Sacramental and Pastoral Coordinator at All
Saints Parish in Albany Creek. She is an expe-
rienced educator, writer and artist who specializes in using
3-07 REIMAGINING CONFIRMATION MINISTRY WITH the arts to enhance religious education and liturgy. Frawley-
Workshops
YOUTH Mangan is also Creative Director of Litmus Productions,
What would it be like if your parish ministry of con- which produced “Good News: Dramas from Luke’s Gospel.”
firmation was built around providing youth with expe-
riences of faith, relationships with faith witnesses and
engaging commitments for ministry, leadership and ser- 3-10 ADMINISTRATION AS A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
vice? Youth would learn and grow in their faith through Administration is often critiqued both by those within
this journey of hands-on faithful living. This workshop the profession and outside as work that takes fun-loving
will explore ways to recreate your preparation and fol- people and turns them into anxious curmudgeons, but it
low-through for confirmation to share faith with youth doesn’t have to be that way. Speaking out of her own ex-
and their families in vibrant ways. perience as an educational administrator and parish lead-
er, Ann Garrido will look at practices of administration
Tom East that can be potentially trans formative, making us not
Based in Gig Harbor, Wash., Tom East is Direc- only effective administrators but holier, healthier Chris-
tor of the Center for Ministry Development, He is tians. Participants will be invited to reassess their own
editor and author of numerous books, including daily tasks with an eye toward how they might serve not
“Leadership for Catholic Youth Ministry.” Pre-
viously, he served as Director of Youth Ministry only the greater Reign of God, but their own personal
and Associate Director of Religious Education for the Los spiritual journey.
Angeles Archdiocese. East is a popular speaker at youth min- Ann M. Garrido
istry and religious education conferences nationwide and has
presented at conferences sponsored by the Center for Minis- Ann Garrido is Associate Professor of Homile
try Development and all the major national conferences. tics at Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis,
Mo., and Director of their Spiritual Formation
for Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies-Catechesis
3-08 “ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT”: WISDOM FROM of the Good Shepherd Program. She also serves
as a Consultant with Triad Consulting Group, a conflict medi-
A CHILDHOOD DIDDY ation and communications team based in Cambridge, Mass.
“Row, row, row your boat/ Gently down the stream/ Garrido is a recognized formation leader for the National As-
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily/ Life is but a dream.” sociation of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Her books
This delightful 19th-century nursery rhyme can teach us include “Redeeming Conflict,” “Preaching to the Choir” and
much about consciously aligning our human nature with “Redeeming Administration”
our divine nature. Jesus makes many references to chil-
dren in the Bible and advises us to “be like children and
to come to him full of faith and trust.” This session will
be an “exploration of rowing.”

3-11 EDUCATING IN FAITH THAT DOES JUSTICE of God! Then and only then can we live out the “daily re-
In this time of intensified political polarization, it is im- minder” of our primary vocation, to be living witnesses
perative that Catholics renew our commitment to a living of this love. Let’s take some time to be reflective, to al-
Christian faith. Such faith demands the works of justice. low ourselves to simply “sit” and dwell in the Spirit of
We must be clear about what justice, why justice and this most awesome gift. Let’s take some time to listen,
how to intentionally educate in faith that does justice. reflect, pray, sing and give thanks!
Dr. Thomas Groome
Dr. Tom Groome is Professor of Theology and
Religious Education at Boston College School
3-14 A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO HUMAN
of Theology, and Director of their Church in the FORMATION
21st Century Center. The award-winning author St. Pope John Paul II called for heralds of the Gospel
has written or edited 10 books and numerous ar- who are “experts in humanity,” meaning people who
ticles and essays. Dr. Groome has made over 800 public pre- understand the human condition. In this workshop, Dr.
sentations throughout the last 42 years, both nationally and Josephine Lombardi will examine certain factors that in-
internationally. A favorite speaker of the Religious Education
Congress; this marks his 38th year of giving presentations. fluence human behavior and place limits on human free-
dom and the formation of conscience. She will explore
prenatal, postnatal, environmental and genetic factors,
3-12 BAPTISM: WELCOME TO A LIFELONG JOURNEY including early childhood trauma. This information will
OF FAITH offer pastoral-care providers insights into certain types
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. of human behavior, showing how grace is the greatest
For Christians, the most important single step is baptism, influence.
the beginning of a lifelong journey of faith and the door- Josephine Lombardi, PhD
way to all the sacraments. How do you prepare an adult
Dr. Josephine Lombardi has worked in a va-
or a child and their family to make that first step toward riety of ministries and is currently Associate
lifelong faith? How do you engage the entire community Professor of Pastoral and Systematic Theology,
to celebrate that first step powerfully as they enfold the Professor of Field Education, and Director of
newly baptized into the community of disciples? This Lay Formation at St. Augustine’s Seminary in
workshop will help you prepare, celebrate and reflect on Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. She is an author and retreat
the baptismal liturgy as the premier sacramental sign of leader who has presented at numerous conferences. Dr. Lom-
bardi has worked in radio and television and been appointed
our Christian mission. Series Theologian for the new Growing in Faith, Growing in
Marty Haugen Christ Religious Education program for Ontario, Alberta,
Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories.
For 40 years, composer Marty Haugen has pre-
sented workshops, concerts and presentations
across North and Central America, Europe, Asia
and the Pacific Rim. His music appears in hym- 3-15 SING JUSTICE, LIVE JUSTICE! USING MUSIC TO
nals for United States, Canadian and Australian PROMOTE AND INSPIRE SOCIAL JUSTICE IN
Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians and other
Protestant denominations. His latest works are “The Liturgi- LENT AND EASTER
cal Ensemble” and “Pilgrims and Companions.” Marty and The seasons of Lent and Easter are central in our Church
his wife, Linda, live in Minnesota. year, and justice is at the core of Gospel values. How can
Diana Macalintal we combine the two to actively promote justice during
our annual journey from Ash Wednesday to Pentecost?
Diana Macalintal is a presenter and co-founder
of Team RCIA. She has been keynote at several Join Australian composer Michael Mangan as he shares
national gatherings, including the Mid-Atlantic a range of suitable songs for Lent and Easter that will in-
Congress and the Collegeville Conference on spire and motivate our school and parish communities to
Music, Liturgy and the Arts, in addition to her live justice every day. Bring your voice ... and be ready
appearances at the L.A. Congress as prayer leader. A for- to use it!
mer Director of Worship for the Diocese of San Jose, Calif.,
Macalintal is author of several publications, including “Your Michael Mangan
Parish IS the Curriculum: RCIA in the Midst of the Commu- Michael Mangan is a composer, teacher and mu-
nity” and the liturgical year resource, “Living Liturgy.” sic liturgist from Brisbane, Australia. The former
Elementary School Specialist Music Teacher has
over 250 compositions that are used in schools
3-13 YOU ARE THE BELOVED: PRAYING AND CELE- and parishes throughout the United States,
BRATING THE DAILY LIVING REMINDER Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Mangan is President
of the Australian Pastoral Musicians Network, a member of
David Haas (see bio 7-01)
the Australian Academy of Liturgy, and Music Director at All
We cannot move forward in any aspect of our spiritual Saints Catholic Parish in Brisbane.
life and mission of discipleship without first claiming
and celebrating our being God’s true beloved – we are
awesomely loved and adopted as the daughters and sons

3-16 AS WE FORGIVE – FREEDOM THROUGH FOR- Bob Perron
GIVENESS Bob Perron is Director of Youth and Young Adult
Fr. Jim Marchionda, OP (see bio 4-04) Ministry for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charles-
ton, W.Va. For over a decade he has presented
This promises to be a moving presentation, focusing on in over 60 dioceses across the United States and
the call to meaning, and the challenges of forgiveness, Canada. Perron has been a keynote presenter at
healing and reconciliation. There will be special empha- the National Catholic Youth Conference and the L.A. Youth
sis on the power of God to work wonders through us Day along with numerous workshops at the National Confer-
even when we, ourselves, cannot forgive. ence on Catholic Youth Ministry. His latest book is entitled
“God Sized Family.”
3-17 “WE ARE PARTHIANS, MEDES AND ELAMITES”:

3-20 THE SEX ABUSE CRISIS: A CHURCH THAT NEEDS
THE BIBLE ON OUR MULTICULTURAL CHURCH
TO TAKE ACTION
Rev. Thomas J. Reese, SJ (see bio 1-18)
Immigration is changing the face of the country and the
local church ... and the Bible has something to say about The clergy sex abuse crisis continues to rock the Catho-
living in a multicultural setting. This session will exam- lic Church. In this session we will take a look at some
ine the issues and consider the biblical challenges. possible actions the Church can take.
Fr. J. Patrick Mullen, PhD
Fr. Patrick Mullen, a priest of the Los Angeles 3-21 GOD, CHRIST, THE CHURCHES AND THE POOR –
Archdiocese, is Professor of Biblical Studies at KNOWING OUR TRADITION
St. John’s Seminary and Pastor of the neighbor- Everyone who is good-hearted thirsts for justice, but
ing Junipero Serra Church in Camarillo, Calif.
He is author of “Dining with Pharisees” and the too few of us know what the Scriptures and our Church
high school Scriptures introductory, “Sacred Scripture.” Fr. teachings call us to. What do the Jewish Scriptures (our
Mullen speaks annually at the Religious Education Congress Old Testament) teach us about God’s relationship to the
and to diocesan priests in Phoenix, Utah and seven of the poor? What does Jesus call us to in terms of living just
12 dioceses of California, as well as diocesan conferences lives? What are the key teachings of the Church regard-
throughout the Southwest, Texas, Little Rock and Australia. ing justice? How do we integrate social justice to the de-
Workshops
mands of spirituality as a whole? Knowing our tradition
3-18 AMAZON, SEARS AND GOOGLE: MINISTERING helps answer these questions.
TO FAMILIES TODAY Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI
Times have changed, and are changing. Families, en- Ronald Rolheiser, a Roman Catholic priest and
tertainment, information and shopping look different. member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Im-
The pace of life is so fast and other dimensions of mod- maculate, is President of the Oblate School of
ern culture can leave ministers scratching our heads or Theology in San Antonio. The well-known lec-
turer’s books have been translated into many
feeling hopeless that faith and the community life we languages and his weekly column appears in more than 80
celebrate are becoming obsolete. We, as ministers, are publications worldwide. Fr. Rolheiser formerly taught at
“thirsting” ... but so are they. Let’s discuss how we find Newman Theological College in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada,
Living Water. and served as Provincial Superior of his Oblate Province and
on the General Council for the Oblates in Rome.
Mike Patin
Mike Patin, the “engaging” Cajun who lives in
Lafayette, La., has served as a high school teach- 3-22 SOCIAL MEDIA AND DIGITAL CATHOLIC LEAD-
er, coach and diocesan staff person. He was pre- ERSHIP
viously with the CYO/Youth Ministry Office for
the New Orleans Archdiocese and, since 2003, Today, everyone is connected by mobile devices and so-
he has been a full-time “ faith horticulturist” addressing cial media, and sometimes that light shines brighter than
groups across the United States and Canada as parish mis- a lighthouse. But who is forming our current and future
sion presenter, trainer, retreat facilitator and more. Patin has Catholics in the ethics, morals and faith-based realities of
published two books: “A Standing Invitation” and “This Was technology? Learn how schools, administrators, pastors
Not in the Brochures: Lessons from Work, Life and Ministry.” and catechists across the world are implementing these
faith-based, religious, technology-infused programs!
3-19 HOW TO DO MINISTRY WITHOUT DESTROYING Paul Sanfrancesco
YOUR VOCATION Paul Sanfrancesco is a National Technology
Doing ministry can be hazardous to your vocation. Find- Consultant for William H. Sadlier, Inc. For over
ing balance can often be difficult when we are called 24 years, he has worked in Catholic, private and
to ministry. Whether a priest, religious or lay leader, public education, including as Director of Tech-
nology for the 200-plus schools of the Philadel-
it is critical we continue to care for our primary voca- phia Archdiocese and in teaching at Saint Joseph’s University
tion. This workshop will give practical steps to keep us in Philadelphia. Sanfrancesco has been featured in several
healthy in ministry. publications and presents at local and national convocations.

3-23 RECLAIMING THE FIRE OF PARISH LIFE Nick Wagner

Conversion takes place from the “inside out” and so too Nick Wagner is co-founder and Co-Director of
does parish transformation. While indicators of success the online resource TeamRCIA.com. He has spo-
often focus on the externals, this workshop focuses on ken at numerous parish, diocesan and national
the internal (the people longing for God who have the training events for over 25 years, and has been
an active team member with the North American
capacity to set the world on fire) and Jesus’ approach Forum on the Catechumenate. He is also on the faculty at
to disciple-making, including leadership development. the Institute for Leadership in Ministry in the Diocese of San
This workshop sets forth a vision and practical ways by Jose, Calif. Wagner is author of “Field Hospital Catechesis:
which your parish can release the fire of your people to The Core Content for RCIA Formation” and “Seek the Living
become a community of missionary disciples that set the God: Five RCIA Inquiry Questions for Making Disciples.”
world on fire.
Julianne Stanz 3-70 CHẠNH LÒNG THƯƠNG: ĐƯỜNG DẪN ĐẾN
Julianne Stanz is Director of Discipleship and CUỘC SỐNG SUNG MÃN VÀ TOÀN VẸN
Leadership Development for the Diocese of Một bà cụ nằm liệt giường hơn mười năm trong một nhà
Green Bay, Wis., and a consultant to the U.S. dưỡng lão đón tiếp tôi với nụ cười thật tươi và ánh mắt
Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on
Catechesis and Evangelization. Born in Ireland, rạng ngời. Niềm vui và sự bình an sâu thẳm phản chiếu
Stanz is a nationally known speaker, retreat leader and sto- qua từng ánh mắt của bà; chúng xem ra thật đối lập với
ryteller. She has extensive workshop and presentation expe- tấm thân gầy gò co quắp vì bệnh tật. Tôi thật xúc động và
rience both locally and nationally and is author of several tự hỏi: Điều gì đã khiến bà cụ có thể tươi vui như thế kia?
articles and books, including her two most recent: “Devel- Tất cả chúng ta đều muốn sống một cuộc đời vui tươi
oping Disciples of Christ” and “The Catechist’s Backpack: hạnh phúc và mỗi người đi tìm nó theo cách thể riêng
Spiritual Essentials for the Catechist’s Journey.” của mình. Không ít người đi đến kết cục với cảm giác
trống rỗng, vô nghĩa và buồn bã. Tại sao? Đến với Giêsu,
Ngài sẽ chỉ cho bạn cách thế để đạt được cuộc sống hạnh
3-24 ISLAM, CONFLICT, PEACEMAKING & THE MOD- phúc và sung mãn ngay hôm nay.
ERN WORLD
In this session, we will explore both the Islamic faith and THE HEART THAT MOVED: A WAY TOWARD LIFE-
the Muslim peoples of the world and their relationship FULFILLMENT AND WHOLENESS
to violence and peacemaking in global conflicts. Some An elderly woman in a nursing home who was bedrid-
attention will also be given to Islam in America. The ap- den for more than 10 years welcomed me with her sweet
proach will be theological and sociological as well as smile and bright eyes. Her joy and deep peace radiated
historical. in her eyes, which seemed contradictory to her thin and
curled body. I was so moved that I asked: What makes
Jihad Mohammed Turk
this person so happy? We all want to live happy, mean-
Jihad Turk is founding President of Bayan Clare- ingful lives and each individual searches for happiness
mont, the first Islamic graduate seminary in the in their own way. Many people end up with a sense of
United States, located in Claremont, Calif. He is
a Palestinian-American Muslim who has studied emptiness, meaninglessness and sadness. Why? Let Je-
Arabic at the Islamic University of Madinah and sus show us the way toward a happy and fulfilling live
Farsi at the University of Tehran. Turk has been featured on today.
the History Channel, CNN and the Los Angeles Times and Sơ Lý Thị Bích Quyền
in Washington Post and Huffington Post op-eds. He also ap-
pears in the online documentary, “Traveling with Jihad.” Thuộc Dòng Đức Bà Truyền Giáo, một Hội Dòng
thừa sai quốc tế đang hiện diện và phục vụ ở năm
châu lục. Sơ là một trong năm thành viên của
Ban Lãnh Đạo Trung Ương của Hội Dòng, sống
3-25 ACCOMPANIMENT: LEADING SEEKERS TO EN- và làm việc tại Roma. Sơ thăm viếng và cộng tác
COUNTER CHRIST với các sơ tại hơn hai mươi quốc gia để điều phối đời sống
We all know that faith formation moves from the head to và sứ mạng của Dòng. Sơ Bích Quyên phục vụ trong lãnh vực
huấn luyện đào tạo nhân sự, tư vấn tâm lý, dạy học, mục vụ
the heart. But Pope Francis says we need to move forma- cho tù nhân và những người bên lề xã hội.
tion even lower – to our feet. He said we must “warm the
hearts of the people [and] walk through the dark night Sr. Bich Quyen Thi Ly
with them.” We do this by going “beyond the simple Sr. Bich Quyen Ly is a member of the Congregation of Sisters
realm of scholastics, in order to educate believers.” The of Our Lady of the Missions. She lives in Rome and serves as
a member of the General Council for her Congregation. She
Church has given us a perfect formation model in the visits and works with sisters across five continents regarding
baptismal catechumenate. Come discover the six core life and mission of the Congregation. Sr. Ly has experienced
principles of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults working in formation ministry, counselling, prison ministry
and how those principles guide us in the art of accom- as well as serving marginalized people with education and
paniment. pastoral ministries.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 •10:00 - 11:30 AM PERIOD 4
4-01 SPEAKING PROPHETICALLY FOR JUSTICE – 4-03 LIVING EUCHARISTICALLY
PRINCIPLES FOR CHRISTIAN PROPHECY For many decades, we have expanded our understanding
ARENA of the relationship among liturgy, belief and daily liv-
A prophet makes a vow of love, not of alienation. But ing. But in separating these categories out for reflection,
that isn’t easy to do. How do we speak out for justice in we often create stark divisions between them that miss
ways that will help melt hearts rather than freeze them? their porousness in the practice of everyday life. This
How do we avoid speaking out of anger rather than out workshop will explore the fluid relationship between lit-
of love? How do we speak for the margins in such a urgy, belief and daily living, rooting us in a theology that
way that God’s message cannot be marginalized? How sees all of life as sacred, and pointing us toward what it
do we avoid falling into ideologies of the left and the means to live, pray and believe eucharistically.
right? How can we speak prophetically in a bitter time? Tony Alonso
Here are some principles for a Christian prophecy. Dr. Tony Alonso is a prominent voice in con-
Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI temporary liturgical music. His music is sung
in churches of a variety of Christian denomi-
Ronald Rolheiser, a Roman Catholic priest and nations throughout the world. A former direc-
member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Im- tor of music, Alonso appears at workshops and
maculate, is President of the Oblate School of conferences across North America and Europe and is a fre-
Theology in San Antonio. The well-known lec- quent presenter at the Religious Education Congress. He
turer’s books have been translated into many teaches at the Candler School of Theology at Emory Uni-
languages and his weekly column appears in more than 80 versity in Atlanta, where he also serves as Director of Cath-
publications worldwide. Fr. Rolheiser formerly taught at olic Studies. His most recent collections include “A House
Newman Theological College in Edmonton, Alberta, Can- of Prayer” and “Revival: Traditional Hymns for Contempo-
ada, and served as Provincial Superior of his Oblate Prov- rary Ensembles.”
ince and on the General Council for the Oblates in Rome.
C A M P U S M I N I S T R Y T R A C K
We are excited to offer this one-day track on college dents and served as National Coordinator for the ESTEEM
Workshops
campus ministry. Participants will spend all three work- Leadership Program for four years. She also holds an ap-
shops with a community of those who serve college stu- pointment to the Alliance for Campus Ministry, an advisory
body to the Secretariat for Catholic
dents, faculty and staff on university Education within the U.S. Conference
campuses, and will come away with of Catholic Bishops.
enriching conversations, connec-
tions and tools to improve your min- Fr. Michael T. Martin,
istry. Please be sure to register for all OFM Conv
three Saturday sessions: 4-02, 5-02 Fr. Michael Martin, a
and 6-02. Conventual Franciscan,
has served as Director
4-02 MISSION DRIVES SCHEDULE, of Duke Catholic Center
AND MONEY FOLLOWS MIS- at Duke University in North Carolina
SION since 2010. A lifelong educator, he has
held a variety of teaching, coaching
Mission drives every facet of church and administrative positions, includ-
life, impacting planning, program, ing campus ministry, school leader-
preaching and personnel. It deter- ship, personnel and facility planning.
mines what we say “yes” to and Fr. Martin has served on a number of
when to say “no.” It is the heartbeat boards and commissions and is a pre-
of a congregation’s movement as a senter on strategic issues facing cam-
pus ministry and Catholic schools to-
community. When mission is well articulated and lived day. In 2007, he received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal
out in our college campus ministries, money follows. service to the Church from Pope Benedict.
This workshop will give practical advise on how to help
Rosie Chinea Shawver, MDiv
articulate your college campus ministries’ mission, how
to live the mission on our college campuses, and how Southern California native Rosie Shawver was
money follows mission. at the University of New Mexico before becom-
ing Parish and Faith Community Outreach Li-
Kathryn Diller aison for Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese
Katie Diller is Director of Campus Ministry at of Santa Fe, N.M. She is now Director of Cam-
St. John Catholic Student Center at her alma pus Ministry at Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic
mater, Michigan State University, and Coor- Center at the University of Southern California. She is on the
dinator of Campus Ministry for the Diocese of Board of the Catholic Campus Ministry Association and is a
Lansing, Mich. She has led international mis- consultant for the Secretariat of Education at the U.S. Confer-
sion trips and taught for study abroad course for college stu- ence of Catholic Bishops.

PERIOD 4 10:00 - 11:30 AM • SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019
4-04 TOUCH ME JESUS, HEAL ME JESUS, LOVE ME JE- 4-06 CONTAGIOUS CATHOLICISM: HOW WE CAN
SUS: MUSIC AND PRAYER FOR THE BROKEN HELP FAMILIES PASS ON THE FAITH
This workshop is both an encounter of healing through Paul Canavese (see bio 1-04)
word, song and action, as well as a session filled with We may know that faith is caught rather than taught, but
inspiration and practical ideas for sharing moments how should that affect what we do in family faith forma-
of healing prayer with your parish or with small faith tion? The early Jesus movement went “viral” long before
groups. John Angotti and Fr. James Marchionda will social media, exploding as the Gospel spread from person
help you discover the healing power of Jesus, and ways to person. Learn how we, as Catholics, understand evan-
to share this gift with others in your community through gelization and how we can help families pass on the faith
music, Scripture and other forms of prayer. from one generation to the next and one family to the next.
John Angotti This practical, realistic workshop will offer key insights
Based in Memphis, Tenn., John Angotti is a full- and many specific, real-life examples about how the faith
time music missionary providing concerts, work- can be shared among catechists, parents, and children.
shops, retreats and worship. He is a frequent pre-
senter at parish missions as well as diocesan and
regional conferences across the United States 4-07 FREEDOM & DISCIPLINE: LENT AND FREE WILL
and abroad. Angotti is an accomplished composer with nu-
merous works under the World Library Publications label. In For millennia, humanity has debated the question: Is our
2013, John Angotti Music Mission (JAMM) debuted his origi-
nal musical, “Job: The NOW Testament.” future predetermined or do we have choice? Catholic
teaching answers this question in support of free will,
Fr. Jim Marchionda, OP but is choice possible in a world governed by laws of
Dominican priest Fr. Jim Marchionda is a physics? In this presentation, we will explore two relat-
preacher, composer and woodwind instrumen- ed questions: What does science tell us about free will?
talist who has been engaged in full-time parish How do Lenten practices increase the exercise of our
mission preaching since 1994. In 2015, he was
named Provincial of the Chicago Dominican
free will? Participants will learn how understanding the
Province of St. Albert the Great. In addition to his adminis- science of free will has deep implications for our rela-
trative responsibilities, Fr. Marchionda maintains a limited tionship with God and why it makes sense to leverage
preaching schedule. He has several CDs, and one of his com- Lenten practices to empower our choices.
positions, “I Was Hungry,” was sung during communion at
Prof. Michael Dennin
the funeral of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
Michael Dennin has served for 21 years as Pro-
fessor of Physics and Astronomy at the Univer-
sity of California, Irvine, where he is also Vice
4-05 WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD: BIBLICAL COV- Provost for Teaching and Learning. He has
ENANT AND LAUDATO SÍ regularly engaged schools and adult education
“We are not God,” Pope Francis declares. But we walk forums on science and superheroes for the past 18 years as
this Earth as if we are. This is a problem for our beauti- well as appearing on numerous television programs, YouTube
series and podcast/radio shows. Prof. Dennin is a popular
ful planet, which is also our home. Scripture and science speaker at churches and schools, building on his book: “Di-
agree that the universe as we know it will come to an end vine Science: Finding Reason at the Heart of Faith.”
one day. What’s our responsibility to this fragile plan-
et while it’s still in our power to act? This session an-
ticipates the upcoming California Catholic Conference 4-08 WHAT OUR YOUNG ADULTS ARE THIRSTING
bishops’ pastoral on our common call to stewardship for FOR
the environment. At Pentecost, the first disciples were propelled forth by
Alice Camille, MDiv the Spirit, from the comfort of the Upper Room out into
the world to evangelize. Do our parish and catechetical
Alice Camille is a full-time freelance lay Catho-
lic author and retreat leader, religious educator
ministries embrace Pope Francis’ call to remember that
and conference presenter. She is a Scripture col- “Jesus is the Lord of risk, of the eternal ‘more,’ not the
umnist and contributor to “Give Us This Day” Lord of comfort, security and ease” (World Youth Day
daily prayer guide. She is also author of many 2016). How can we leave our comfortable Upper Rooms
articles, serials, audio materials and books, including her (even virtually!) to make connections with a generation
most recent, “For Everything There is a Season.” Camille’s that has shown that they will not come knocking on our
work has received numerous awards, including the Catholic door? Fr. Dave Dwyer will speak about how we can be
Press Association Book Award and their Best Regular Col-
umn Award, in addition to the Midwest Independent Publish- more proactive in reaching young adults.
ers Association Award. Fr. David Dwyer, CSP
Paulist priest Fr. Dave Dwyer is Executive Di-
rector of Busted Halo Ministries, publisher of
BustedHalo.com and YoungAdultMinistrylna
Box.com, presenter of the “Sacraments 101”
videos and host of “The Busted Halo Show” on

Channel 129 on SiriusXM radio. Fr. Dwyer has appeared on 4-11 FAITH FOR THE HEART
CNN, Fox News, NBC News as well as “Entertainment To-
night” and “The Daily Show.” The former campus minister Dr. Thomas Groome (see bio 3-11)
at the universities of Colorado and Texas has been a major As the Church faces the challenges of engaging and re-
keynote speaker at Catholic events for the past 15 years. taining our youth and young adults, we need to retrieve
the wisdom of St. Augustine – that the most enticing ap-
peal of Christian faith is to the heart first and only later
4-09 WHAT CAN AND CANNOT CHANGE: UNDER- to the head. To what hungers of the heart does Christian
STANDING THE DYNAMICS OF A LIVING TRADI- faith appeal? Dr. Tom Groome will demonstrate how to
TION craft the Christian story so as to engage people’s deepest
One of the most pressing questions underlying the Sec- desires.
ond Vatican Council, a famous theologian once opined,
was the problem of change and development. Catholi-
cism is grounded in a living tradition, yet it is constantly 4-12 MORALITY, CONSCIENCE AND VOCATION
under threat by a superficial fascination with contem- Many presentations about morality emphasize rules and
porary fads on the one hand and the preoccupation of avoiding sin. That remains good advice. But we also
traditionalists who wish to cling to a dead past on the need to consider what makes anything sinful, how to
other. This workshop will explore how genuine change form our consciences and what a sense of vocation has to
and development are necessary if our tradition is to be a do with all of this. Too often, considerations about mo-
living one. rality are given without attention to the complex issues
Dr. Richard Gaillardetz we face every day – issues for which there is no obvious
right or wrong answer, but that can have significant im-
Dr. Richard Gaillardetz is the Joseph Professor
of Theology at Boston College, where he is also pact on our relationship with God and others. Who we
Chair of the Theology Department. He has au- are as persons (and members of communities) and what
thored or edited 13 books and over 100 pastoral should be our goal in life, need to be an essential part of
and academic articles. His major books include any discussion of morality.
“An Unfinished Council: Vatican II, Pope Francis, and the
Renewal of Catholicism” and “Go Into the Streets! The Wel- Fr. James Heft, SM
Workshops
coming Church of Pope Francis.” In 2018, Barry University Marianist priest Fr. James Heft is Alton Brooks
in Florida conferred on Dr. Gaillardetz the Yves Congar Professor of Religion at the University of South-
Award for Theological Excellence. ern California in Los Angeles and President of
their Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies. He
is author and editor of 12 books and over 190
articles. Fr. Heft taught at the university level for 40 years,
4-10 SEX ABUSE IN THE CHURCH: BINDING AND many of those at the University of Dayton in Ohio in roles as
HEALING THE WOUNDS Provost, Chancellor and as Chair of the Theology Depart-
Rape, molestation, seduction, sexual exploitation and ment. In 2011, the Association of Catholic Colleges and Uni-
sexual harassment have all become exposed in the versities honored him with the Theodore M. Hesburgh Award
for his long and distinguished service to Catholic higher edu-
Church. The perpetrators and their silent accomplices cation.
who hid or overlooked such acts are slowly being identi-
fied. Sadly, not all are known. The whole of the Church
must learn how to recognize, report, protect and guard
against this evil – and must participate in healing the 4-13 INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIVING A LIFE: PAY ATTEN-
brokenhearted and wounded in our midst. This session TION. BE ASTONISHED. TELL ABOUT IT.
will address the sexual exploitation crisis in the Church. Rev. Terry Hershey (see bio 1-12)
An analysis of what has happened will be presented, Today, let us practice the sacrament of the blessed pres-
while offering concrete suggestions as to how the whole ent. Using American poet Mary Oliver’s wise instruc-
of the Church should proceed in correcting this problem. tions: Before we decipher life, let us see life; before we
Dr. Greer G. Gordon give in to “if only,” let us hear this moment; before we
Dr. Greer Gordon is a theologian, whose work trade in this life for the life we should have, let us taste
has included the faculty positions at Regis Col- this life. We make the choice to be open, available, will-
lege and at the University of Massachusetts; ing to be surprised by joy, to know there is power in the
and as Diocesan Director in Washington, D.C., word “enough.” We carry this capacity to honor the pres-
Oakland, Boston and Baton Rouge. Her publica- ent into every encounter and relationship. We honor the
tions include books, a video program and numerous articles. dignity that is reflected by God’s goodness and grace, a
Dr. Gordon was the first woman to deliver the Baccalaureate
Address for Boston University and is a frequent speaker at
place to invite mercy, encourage, heal, reconcile, repair,
RECongress, having delivered the keynote and Sunday morn- pray, celebrate, restore, refuel. Count me in. Join me.
ing addresses. She is currently a theological consultant for a
social service collective in South Louisiana.

4-14 NEUROSCIENCE AND WELL-BEING: TECHNOL- Megan McKenna

OGY, OUR BRAINS AND OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES A New York native now living in Albuquerque,
N.M., Megan McKenna is a theologian and re-
Our smart phones and computers are wonders, but they searcher who travels internationally as a speak-
er and storyteller. She is author of 49 books,
also bring some not-so-wonderful consequences to our including “The Book of the Poor: Wisdom Sto-
bodies, brains and spiritual lives. In this session, we’ll ries,” which will be released in 2019. Her previous publica-
explore the ramifications of digital distractions and how tion, “This Will Be Remembered of Her,” won a Catholic
we can harness technology’s gifts to enhance our Chris- Press Association award. McKenna teaches at various insti-
tian journey. We’ll also discover helpful strategies to en- tutes around the world. She is an Ambassador of Peace for
rich both connected and disconnected times in our lives, Pax Christi USA and was recipient of the Isaac Hecker Award
deepening our faith and our spiritual paths. for Justice and Peace.
Anne Kertz Kernion

Anne Kertz Kernion is owner and artist of Cards 4-17 MARY: WHO IS SHE REALLY AND WHY SHE MAT-
by Anne. She taught theology at Carlow Univer- TERS
sity in Pittsburgh for over a decade and teaches Rev. Leo E. Patalinghug, IVDei (see bio 2-19)
chemistry and religion courses at a local com-
munity college. Kertz is a public speaker, retreat Non-Catholics are confused by Mary. Feminists, per-
facilitator and teaches yoga. Her latest book is entitled “A plexed by Mary, recognize her unique and powerful role
Year of Spiritual Companionship.” in salvation history. From academics to artists, Mary is
a sign of wisdom, hope and beauty. For most Catholics,
they have no idea or underappreciate who Mary truly is,
4-15 JESUS THE MIGRANT: CONTEXTUAL CHRISTOL- why she matters and how to incorporate her presence into
OGY AND THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES their spirituality in an authentically Catholic lifestyle. Fr.
President Trump wants to keep out migrants; for Pope Leo Patalinghug, who has earned an advanced degree
Francis, they are “a new seed of evangelization.” In this in Mariology from Rome, shares what he has learned to
session, Dr. Robert Lassalle-Klein, a theologian and ad- audiences around the world, presenting a realistic and
visor to the Seminar on Formation for Hispanic Minis- joyful message, theologically rich and practically help-
try, will describe the Risen Jesus as revealed to him in ful to integrate Mary’s presence in the life of the faithful.
the lives of migrants and refugees in his 32 years at the
Oakland Catholic Worker. He will explore the biblical
basis of the discovery by Pope Francis and Saint Oscar 4-18 COME ALONGSIDE: THE ART OF ACCOMPANY-
Romero that these migrants and refugees are the histori- ING HURTING YOUTH
cal continuation of Jesus, the migrant Messiah who has Stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family prob-
revealed that God has chosen to save humanity through lems are just a few of the issues that can affect young
the poor and the rejected. people. But you don’t have to be a counselor to accom-
Robert Lassalle-Klein, PhD, MSW
pany these hurting young people. In this session, you’ll
learn how to recognize the signs of hurting youth and
Dr. Robert Lassalle-Klein is co-founder and Ex- specific behaviors, phrases, questions and language that
ecutive Director of the Oakland Catholic Worker
in Northern California. Author of five books on will help you effectively and artfully accompany young
Jesus and spirituality, his current projects in- people.
clude “Voices of Migrants and Refugees” and Roy Petitfils, MS, LPC
“Jesus the Migrant: A Contextual Christology.” Dr. Lassal-
le-Klein teaches as Professor of Religious Studies at Holy For 20 years, Roy Petitfils has ministered among
Names University in Oakland, and has held fellowships and youth and young adults in parish, school and
faculty positions at DePaul University in Chicago; the Grad- diocesan settings. Today, he is a counselor in
uate Theological Union and the Jesuit School of Theology in private practice in Lafayette, La. Petitfils hosts
Berkeley; and Ramon Llull University in Barcelona, Spain. a podcast, “Today’s Teenager,” and presents at
regional and national conferences and workshops in over 30
dioceses across the United States. He has spoken at TEDx
4-16 JUST HOW THIRSTY ARE YOU? and has published several articles and books; his latest title is
“Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: A Field
Jesus is the water of life and, in the story of the Woman Guide for Catholic Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.”
at the Well, he describes himself as the water of the Spir-
it that is both thirsting for us and springing up as life and
refreshment in the desert. We are given a thirst for God, 4-19 “TAKE FIVE”: BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR CULTIVAT-
for the Word-made-flesh, for justice and peace (God’s ING CATECHISTS
thirst) at our baptism. This thirst is meant to grow stron- Cultivating catechists takes so much more than hold-
ger all ways as we drink from the wells of the Word and ing a series of meetings throughout the year. It is an act
of the Poor – the least, the lost, the longing, the last – and of stewardship and a way of being expressed through a
can only be quenched by great gulps of God’s presence set of guiding principles that speak to mission, param-
among us and by sharing his cup with others. Come, eters, empowerment, recognition, and engagement. Let’s
drink deeply. “Take Five” together!

Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy concrete recommendations on how we can accomplish
Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy is Director of Religious these goals within our communities.
Education for the Diocese of Honolulu, Hawaii. Victor Valenzuela
She serves as Vice-President of the National
Conference for Catechetical Leadership and is Born in Arizona to parents of Mexican descent,
an advisory committee member to the U.S. Con- Victor Valenzuela is fully bilingual and bicul-
ference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee on Asian and tural. He currently lives in San Leandro, Calif.
Pacific Island Affairs. Ragasa-Mondoy is co-producer of the and is Vice President of Ministry Formation for
award-winning “One ‘Ohana” video series, has published Dignity Health. He has presented workshops to
numerous diocesan catechetical resources and articles, and numerous groups both regionally and nationally. Valenzuela
is author of “Cultivating Your Catechists.” has been in ministry for over 30 years including classroom
teaching, youth ministry, teacher training and development of
new materials. He is currently enrolled in a doctoral program
at Barry University in Miami.
4-20 THE HIDDEN PERILS OF DISTRACTION
We all know the statistics: People spend more time on
their phones than with their friends. We spend time with 4-23 FORGIVE US OUR WRONG NOTES AS WE FOR-
the people we love looking at our screens. We waste GIVE OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR
hours a day with a thousand little distractions. But there
Christopher Walker (see bio 2-25)
is an even darker side to distractions, and it might not
just cost us our time and productivity ... it could cost us Choir practice is a good time for exploring our own thirst
heaven. for justice as we improve our musical skills. Using the
Lord’s Prayer as a template, come and discover that the
Rev. Michael Thomas Schmitz
way we sing can bring a fresh awareness of the struggles
Fr. Michael Schmitz is Director of Youth and and successes we experience personally and as a group –
Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth, strengthening us for vibrant ministry.
Minn., and Chaplain for the Newman Center at
the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He has pre-
sented and preached to youth and young adults
across the country, including the Steubenville Youth and 4-24 SACRED MOVEMENT: INSTRUMENT FOR JUS-
Workshops
Young Adult Conferences. Fr. Schmitz offers weekly homilies TICE AND LIBERATION
on iTunes and has appeared in programs for youth and young
adults through Ascension Press, as well as through regular Through movement enriched by vocal prayer and song,
short video messages on Ascension Presents. participants will join one another in supplication, prayer
and praise to God for all those who thirst for justice.
Through this workshop, in the spirit of St. Paul, we will
use our bodies as “weapons of justice for God” (Romans
4-21 GDC … NDC … EASY AS 1, 2, 3
6:13). Participants are encouraged to come with inten-
Julianne Stanz (see bio 3-23) tions and the names of loved ones in heart and in hand.
The General Directory for Catechesis (GDC) set forth John West, Obl OSB, MEd, MA
the process of evangelization – and the place of cate-
John West is a sacred and liturgical dance work-
chesis within that process – and continues to be an in- shop leader and clinician. His Religious Educa-
dispensable tool for all those engaged in ministry. As a tion Congress experience began in 1970, and
companion to the GDC, the National Directory for Cate since 1991, he has served on the Congress Lit-
chesis (NDC) builds upon the core themes of the GDC. urgy Committee. An Oblate of St. Andrew’s Ab-
In many ways, the GDC and the NDC can be thought of bey in Valyermo, Calif., he is a member of the North American
as addressing the how of evangelization and catechesis. Academy of Liturgy, on the Board of Directors of the Sacred
The Holy See has recently issued a revision to the GDC. Dance Guild and co-producer for Wordnet Productions. West
has led local, national and international workshops, and his
Wondering what that revision looks like? Come and see! articles appear in various liturgy and sacred dance journals.
4-22 CATECHESIS FROM THE MARGINS 4-25 WOMEN DEACONS: YES OR NO?
Our catechetical efforts should reach everybody in the
Dr. Phyllis Zagano (see bio 2-01)
parish, including those who are at the margins of society.
Today, many are struggling with how to relate and iden- Women perform and have performed diaconal ministry
tify with the Church. If we listen carefully to the chal- throughout the history of the Church. What’s the prob-
lenge of Pope Francis, we need to bring mercy to those lem with women deacons? Can they be ordained to the
people that are forgotten by society. In this workshop, diaconate today? Why? Why not? There are two strands
we will focus on five strategies that will pull us out of of thought to think about.
our everyday routine in catechesis and look for ways to
align our catechetics with those who normally do not
“fit” into our definition of catechesis. We will discuss

4-70 CÔNG LÝ TRONG GIA ĐÌNH VIỆT NAM Giáo Sư Tiến Sĩ Quyên Di
Tìm kiếm công lý không phải là điều chỉ cần thực hiện Trước 1975, Giáo-sư Quyên-Di là Phụ-tá Giám-
ở những môi trường rộng lớn. Tìm kiếm công lý là điều đốc Ban Tu-Thư, viện Đại-học Đà-Lạt. Hiện
cần phải thực hiện trước nhất ngay trong gia đình. Tình nay ông huấn-luyện giáo-chức dạy tiếng Việt
trạng “chồng chúa vợ tôi” và tình trạng “phụ xử tử vong, trên toàn thế-giới. Phục-vụ trong Uỷ-Ban Giáo-
Lý Việt-Nam tại Hoa-Kỳ gần 30 năm nay. Ông
tử bất vong bất hiếu” có phải là truyền thống trong văn dạy ngôn-ngữ, văn-chương và văn-hoá Việt-Nam tại UCLA
hoá gốc của người Việt Nam không? Chắc chắn là không. & CSULB; dạy sư-phạm tại CSUF. Là giáo-sư thỉnh-giảng
Dựa vào nền văn hoá truyền thống của dân tộc Việt Nam tại trường thần-học Oblate School of Theology. Ông cũng là
và dựa vào Thánh Kinh, các phần tử trong gia đình Việt linh-hướng và cố-vấn về gia-đình.
Nam sẽ tìm thấy công lý trong gia đình mình. Professor Quyen Di, PhD
SEEKING JUSTICE IN VIETNAMESE FAMILY LIFE Before 1975, Prof. Quyen Di served as Assistant Director of
the Board of Textbook and Curriculum Preparation at Dalat
Seeking justice is not only something to be done through University in Vietnam. He now teaches the Vietnamese lan-
large institutions. Rather, fairness and integrity begin guage around the world, and has served on the Vietnamese
in the home with family interactions and activities. The American National Catechetical Committee for nearly three
situations where “husband is lord and wife is servant” decades. He lectures on Vietnamese language, culture and
or “father tells child to die, child does not obey, there- literature at the University of California, Los Angeles and
fore child is disloyal” are certainly not in traditional at California State University, Long Beach. He also lectures
on education and teaching methodologies at California State
Vietnamese culture. Based on the moral traditions and University, Fullerton. He is a visiting professor at the Oblate
values of the Vietnamese culture and the Bible, members School of Theology in San Antonio. He is a trained spiritual
of Vietnamese families will find integrity and fairness in director and family counselor.
their own families.
PERIOD 5 1:00 - 2:30 PM • SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019
5-01 THIRSTING FOR JUSTICE: GLOBAL PERSPEC- C A M P U S M I N I S T R Y T R A C K

TIVES ON CLERGY ABUSE IN THE CHURCH We are excited to offer this one-day track on college
ARENA campus ministry. Participants will spend all three
Charles Dickens famously described the French Revo- workshops with a community of those who serve col-
lution as the “best of times, the worst of times.” Catholi lege students, faculty and staff on university campuses,
cism too seems to be experiencing a revolutionary mo- and will come away with enriching conversations, con-
ment fueled by the clerical sexual abuse scandals. After nections and tools to improve your ministry. Please be
the explosion of the sex abuse crisis in 2002 in the Unit- sure to register for all three Saturday sessions: 4-02,
ed States and the bishops’ response with new policies, 5-02 and 6-02.
things seemed to improve. However, in the next decade, 5-02 RETHINKING RETREATS AND SMALL GROUPS
other hotspots around the world exploded. Again, 2018
has “turned up the heat” considerably on the story, this
Katie Diller, Fr. Michael Martin & Rosie Chinea Shawver
time with an emphasis on bishop accountability. Per- (see bios 4-02)
haps what this underscores is that our Catholic story is
almost always a mix of the sublime and the outrageous. Are the retreats and small groups at your college cam-
pus ministry site stale, lacking depth and innovation?
John L. Allen Jr. Are you looking for new ways to revamp your retreats
John Allen Jr. is President and Editor of Crux, and small groups? This workshop will help you rethink
an independent Catholic news site in partner- your retreat and small group programs to better serve
ship with the Knights of Columbus, De Sales the spiritual needs of your college students.
Media and the Los Angeles Archdiocese. He is
Senior Vatican Analyst for CNN and a popular
speaker both in the United States and abroad. Allen previ-
ously served as both Associate Editor for the Boston Globe 5-03 IMAGO DEI ON SKID ROW
and Senior Correspondent for the National Catholic Re- Wyndsey Adams will help us to recognize the Imago Dei
porter. He is author of 12 best-selling books on Vatican and (the image of God) in those experiencing homelessness,
Catholic affairs and numerous articles. He divides his time acknowledging it in ourselves, and the powerful conse-
between Rome and his home in Denver, Colo. quences of that simple gift.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 • 1:00 - 2:30 PM PERIOD 5
Wyndsey Justin Tyler Adams Arts, embodied arts retreats and storytelling pilgrimages to
sacred lands. The freelance choreographer presents nation-
At age 16, Wyndsey Tyler served as a peer coun- ally and has several DVDs. She is also Director of Movement
selor and, at 18, started working in an adolescent Ministry at her home parish of St. Patrick Church in Seattle.
acute psychiatric program, a vocation which she
continued for 20 years. She now works on Skid Laura Ash
Row as a Case Manager with Union Rescue Mis- Laura Ash is Music Director at St. Patrick Parish
sion in Los Angeles. In ministry work, Adams followed the in Seattle, where she has supported the ministry
same call to service as in her professional life, spending time of movement for over 20 years. She has presented
with young women and men held in detention centers. With with Betsey Beckman at a number of RECongress
her husband, Deacon Ryan Adams, they have started a mis- workshops over the last 17 years. Laura, with her
sion that is focused on the needs of children in the Holy Land. husband David, have presented showcases at events of the
National Association of Pastoral Musicians, have composed
and published three collections of liturgical music, and have
5-04 FAITH AT THE CROSSROADS: MINISTERING TO co-written the music for the social justice musical, “Grace on
the Margins.”
YOUNG ADULTS
Hey, where did they all go? How can pastoral ministers
work together to build communities that attract young 5-06 MARS AND VENUS – PARTNERING FOR JUSTICE
adults, foster their faith and call forth discipleship? The
divide-and-conquer strategy (kids go there, teens go Moses cried out to God, “What shall I do?” The Samari-
over there, young adults there, grown-ups come here) tan woman asked Jesus, “How can you, a Jew, ask me, a
has not always borne fruit. The Church is in the business Samaritan woman?” We respond to God’s invitations in
of creating disciples. Steve Angrisano will offer princi- our own unique ways, as men and women called to jus-
ples and practical tools gleaned from his own journeys in tice. How do men and women respond differently? What
ministry, particularly in the areas of how we as staff and are the masculine and feminine gifts that empower us to
volunteers can better facilitate the prayer, catechesis and form just relationships and be transformed by each other
evangelization of the young adult in our parish family. for the work of peace?
Steve Angrisano Sr. Kathleen Bryant, RSC
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Musician, composer and youth minister, Steve Sr. Kathleen Bryant, a Religious Sister of Char-
Angrisano has made countless appearances from ity, ministers as a retreat facilitator, spiritual
diocesan gatherings to major events around the director and workshop presenter. Her special
world. He has been featured at numerous con- interests are in spirituality, formation, women’s
ferences, including seven World Youth Days. An- spiritual development and abolition of human
grisano served as MC for several National Catholic Youth trafficking. Sr. Bryant has authored numerous articles and
Conferences, the National Pastoral Musicians Conference, books and presented workshops in Australia, Ireland and Af-
and the L.A. Congress & Youth Day. He has shared his music rica as well as throughout the United States.
– songs like “Go Make A Difference” and “We Are the Light
of the World” – with thousands of people in more than 200 Rev. Jim Clarke, PhD
dioceses for nearly 20 years. Fr. Jim Clarke is Director of New Evangelization
for the Los Angeles Archdiocese. He taught for
over a decade at St. John’s Seminary in Camaril-
lo, Calif., and remains an Adjunct Professor at
5-05 DANCING OUR WAY TO THE HOLY WELL: CEL Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
TIC PRACTICES FOR LIBERATING THE BODY OF Fr. Clarke is also an Associate Spiritual Director at the Car-
CHRIST dinal Manning House of Prayer for Priests in Los Angeles.
How can we dip into the well of refreshment and be He is widely traveled with his work and education. His latest
freed for our journey of faith and justice? Let’s dance book is entitled “Soulful: Spirituality for People on the Go.”
our way to the holy well! Come explore a handful of
1973
soul-deepening and enlivening Celtic practices through
simple dance prayers. This series of embodied prayer In 1973 the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
songs was commissioned by Abbey of the Arts to help (CCD) office was renamed
explore the incarnational aspects of Celtic spirituality. as the Office of Religious
Drink in the practices (such as thresholds, encircling and Education and the event
seasonal cycles) as a wellspring of inspiration and come became the “Los Ange-
away with simple dances to help liberate the Body of les Religious Education
Christ in your community! Congress.” Workshops in
Spanish were offered for
Betsey Beckman, MM the first time that year.
Betsey Beckman is a dancer, teacher, spiritual And in subsequent years
director, author and founder of The Dancing the number of work-
Word: Embodying the Sacred in Liturgy and Life. shops escalated as did the
Her ministry includes liturgical movement, on- crowds swarming to hear
line prayer resources created with Abbey of the the speakers.

5-07 FEED MY SHEEP: MINISTRY THROUGH SONG

As a musician and part-time sheep farmer, Ian Callanan
1983 Msgr. Lloyd Torgerson
(right) became Director of the Los
has unique insight into the life of the shepherd and the Angeles Office of Religious Educa-
sheep. Christians are the sheep of Jesus. How do we tion in 1983. On his staff was Sr. Edith
compose/direct/lead liturgical music as a ministry like a Prendergast, RSC, (left) who served as
shepherd. A good shepherd knows his sheep – as a com- Consultant for
poser/director we need to know the liturgy and those for Youth Ministry
whom we are writing/directing. And the sheep listen to and would be-
the shepherd’s voice – as the choir needs to have confi- come the first
dence in the composer/director and follow them. This woman Associ-
workshop will focus on how to build confidence in our ate Director for the office. In 1987, Sr.
Prendergast was appointed by Cardi-
ministry, thereby enabling the sheep to listen to God’s
nal Roger Mahony as Director of the
voice more closely. Office of Religious Education and be-
Ian Callanan came the first non-ordained person
Ian Callanan is a composer, arranger and score to hold the position.
editor who has presented at many events in Ire-
land, the United Kingdom, Spain and the United
States. His music is sung throughout Europe and
heard in many television and radio broadcasts. 5-10 USING LEARNING STYLES TO ENLIVEN RELI-
Callanan is Director of Music Ministry Together, a nation- GIOUS EDUCATION
al liturgical music formation program in Ireland, and also
Director of the “Emmanuel” program for the Archdiocese Steven Ellair (see bio 1-09)
of Dublin and the “Seinn” program for the Archdiocese of When different learning styles are understood and ad-
Cashel and Emly, and the Diocese of Limerick and Killaloe. dressed, the learning environment can come alive in
new ways. Come to this workshop to: 1) explore how
5-08 HARNESS THE POWER OF STORY to more effectively identify children’s learning styles; 2)
understand your learning style and see how it influences
Jeanne Cotter (see bio 3-05)
how you teach; and 3) identify some steps to create a
Backed by Scripture, neuroscience and research on hu- learning-optimized classroom for everyone!
man motivation, liturgical composer and storyteller
Jeanne Cotter explores the power of story to ignite faith,
to motivate change in order to align one’s behavior with 5-11 MUST WE FORGIVE? THE DIFFICULT DEMANDS
one’s values and, most urgently, to strengthen personal OF JUST RELATIONSHIPS
and communal healing. Amy Florian (see bio 1-10)
Forgiveness of those who hurt us is one of the deepest
5-09 A NEW HEART: THE HEALING GRACE OF FOR- spiritual struggles in life, perhaps second only to for-
GIVENESS giving ourselves. How does forgiveness figure into jus-
In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus invites us to ask the Father: tice? What does it mean to forgive anyway, on both an
“Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who tres- individual and communal level? How do we go about
pass against us.” Jesus also reveals this promise: “If you it? Come explore these questions and more. Then enter
forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father deeply into the experience of the Prodigal Son’s mother
will forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, neither as she tells the story from her own perspective, illumi-
will your Father forgive your transgressions” (Matthew nating the difficulties and the call to forgiveness in ways
6:12,14-15). We cannot live in peace without reconcili- you’ve never heard before.
ation – the wounds of the past will continue to hurt us.
The only way to renew our heart is through forgiveness, 5-12 THE WORM AT THE CORE: TERROR MANAGE-
and when we wait too long, everything becomes more MENT THEORY AND CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
difficult. This is the time to forgive!
Ivan Diaz Fr. Richard Fragomeni (see bio 3-08)
Ivan Diaz is a songwriter, educator and clinician American philosopher William James once dubbed the
for Oregon Catholic Press. He is also Musical knowledge that we must die as “the worm at the core”
Director at St. Francis de Sales Church in Mi- of one’s human condition. Anxiety about death impacts
ami Beach, Fla.; Chorus Director for the Na- what we do both consciously and unconsciously, leav-
tional Catholic Youth Conference; and Director
of Choral Studies for the Broward County Schools in Florida.
ing us overwhelmed at times about the knowledge of our
Diaz has appeared on EWTN and the Jesus Christ Network. ultimate fate. Fr. Richard Fragomeni will offer insights
His musical collection “Discipulos Misioneros” was inspired into our fear of death, suggestions for managing the “ter-
by the Fifth Encuentro in the United States with his piece, ror” and help us to realize that the “worm at the core”
“Nuestra Alegria/Our Joy,” chosen as their official song. need not consume us.

5-13 INTEGRAL ECOLOGY: BEING CATHOLICS FOR A 5-15 LIVING THE CHRISTIAN ENCOUNTER
SMALL PLANET Tom Kendzia (see bio 2-11)
The “environment” is the relationship between nature Following in the footsteps of Christ presents us with
and society. Food, water and soil are the stuff of Catho- one of the most difficult of his teachings: Teaching by
lic sacraments, because our Creator offers us the gifts of example. This is the role of the catechist. Yet, it is our
nature for our wellbeing and enjoyment. However, we prayer in community that is essential for this to become
are damaging nature at a scale and pace that is alarm- a reality.
ing. Laudato Sí, Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environ-
ment, urgently calls us to a Catholic way of being that
integrates our faith, lifestyles and politics to protect and 5-16 THIRSTING FOR HOPE IN THE CHURCH
restore our planet. In this session, we will share ideas for Hope can be a challenging virtue. Far from being wish-
being green Catholics, in practical ways, starting with ful thinking about a future that is better than the present,
simple, daily habits and what we choose to buy. it enables us to face the questions that arise from our
Paul Hicks experiences, even experiences of darkness, and respond
to them with confidence that the darkness will not over-
Paul Hicks is Director of Water and Land Resto-
ration for Catholic Relief Services and has been whelm us. This workshop presents a theology of hope;
based in El Salvador since 2009. He has nearly it explores the implications of this theology for the life
25 years’ experience leading water and agricul- of the Church at a time when clerical sexual abuse has
tural projects in developing countries, including damaged the lives of so many people and imperiled the
Albania, the Philippines, Afghanistan and Central America. Church’s witness to Christ.
Hicks has presented to groups ranging from the Sustainable
Coffee Association of America to the Vatican. He has written Fr. Richard Lennan
on water resource management and is a contributor to Cof- Fr. Richard Lennan, a priest of the Diocese of
feelands, a water management blog in the coffee sector. Maitland-Newcastle, Australia, is currently Pro-
fessor of Systematic Theology in the School of
Theology and Ministry at Boston College. His
5-14 #PRAYING WITH HASHTAGS research and teaching focus on the theology of
Influential hashtag movements – including #MeToo church, the theology of ministry and fundamental theology,
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#NeverAgain #blacklivesmatter #womensmarch #bring- with a special interest in the work of Karl Rahner. Fr. Len-
backourgirls – have inspired revolutionary responses of nan is author or editor of seven books. He has also served as
President of the Australian Catholic Theological Association.
solidarity all around the world, uniting humanity in in-
spirational ways. Centuries ago, St. Ignatius of Loyola
offered a revolutionary view that God’s presence could 5-17 THE PASTORAL LEADER AS VIRTUOUS LEADER
be found in all places and circumstances. How does
#hashtagging offer an opportunity to explore today’s Josephine Lombardi, PhD (see bio 3-14)
largest storytelling space – social media? Here, partici- Human formation is just as important as spiritual for-
pants will get a chance to prayerfully engage that space mation. Cultivating good habits in Catholic leadership
with some of the meditations, prayers and contemplative is a must. Dr. Josephine Lombardi will examine various
practices Ignatius outlines in his Spiritual Exercises. virtues with special attention given to the four main hu-
Douglas Leal man or cardinal virtues: self-control; prudence; justice;
Douglas Leal is Vice President of Mission Inte- and courage (Wisdom 8:7). She will relate the virtues to
gration with Providence St. Joseph Health, based a variety of pastoral scenarios, encouraging participants
in Irvine, Calif. He previously led the Division of to think about their level of self-knowledge and leader-
Adult Faith Formation for the Los Angeles Arch- ship style.
diocese. Leal has also worked as a management
consultant and a professional actor and director. He is author
2007
of the skill-building book for lectors, “Stop Reading and Start
Proclaiming!” and co-author of the 2017 and 2018 editions
of Liturgy Training Publications’ “Workbook for Lectors and In addition to offering workshops in English,
Gospel Proclaimers.” Spanish and Vietnamese, the 2007 Religious Education Con-
gress was the first to offer a workshop in Korean. Katherine
Margaret Matijasevic Ja-Eun Cho (photo) presented a workshop titled (in Eng-
Margaret Matijasevic is Executive Director of lish) “Ministry with Korean-American
the National Conference for Catechetical Lead- Youth and Young Adults – Is There Still
ership, based in Washington, D.C. She previously Hope?” She returned to present again
worked for 14 years in parish and diocesan roles in 2009 with the workshop “Challeng-
in the Los Angeles Archdiocese, focusing on lead- es of Catechesis for Korean-American
ership through collaboration and the utilization of technology Youth and Young Adults: How Do We
to spread the Gospel. She has presented at local, regional Ignite Their ‘Yes’?” That year, Roland
and national gatherings, is published in Catechist magazine, Kim, PhD also presented a workshop
writes a column for Catechetical Leader Magazine, and ap- in Korean.
pears in a video series.

5-18 YOUR PARISH IS THE CURRICULUM: RCIA IN THE 5-20 BEING A LISTENING CHURCH: ENGAGING YOUR
MIDST OF THE COMMUNITY COMMUNITY IN THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE
You’re exhausted from preparing all your Rite of Chris- Dr. Charlotte McCorquodale (see bio 1-14)
tian Initiation of Adults sessions (don’t even mention The focus of the Church has been on youth and young
year-round!). You fret about the newly initiated who adults – the recent Fifth Encuentro focused on young
disappeared right after Easter. And even with announce- Catholic Hispanics and the October 2018 General As-
ments and the lure of free food, you still can’t get enough sembly of the Synod of Bishops focused on the theme of
parishioners to help. Stop doing RCIA in a silo and stop “Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment.”
trying to get the parish involved in it. The life-changing, A National Dialogue has been called for by the U.S. bish-
surprisingly simple answer is this: Start getting the cate ops to respond to both events and continue the process of
chumens and candidates involved in the parish! When listening to the young church so that, as ministry lead-
you make your parish the curriculum, you will form not ers, we can transform our ministry practice with young
only your RCIA group but your entire community into people and invite them to become missionary disciples.
lifelong disciples. Come to this workshop to learn how your parish, school,
Diana Macalintal campus, movement or diocese can participate.
Diana Macalintal is a presenter and co-founder
of Team RCIA. She has been keynote at several 5-21 “I STARTED IN GENESIS, BUT DIED IN LEVITI-
national gatherings, including the Mid-Atlantic
Congress and the Collegeville Conference on
CUS”: BRINGING BEGINNERS TO THE BIBLE
Music, Liturgy and the Arts, in addition to her Fr. J. Patrick Mullen, PhD (see bio 3-17)
appearances at the L.A. Congress as prayer leader. A for- This session is for those who want to help their students
mer Director of Worship for the Diocese of San Jose, Calif.,
Macalintal is author of several publications, including “Your take modern Bible scholarship seriously. It will offer
Parish IS the Curriculum: RCIA in the Midst of the Commu- parish Bible catechists ways to assist beginners to jump
nity” and the liturgical year resource, “Living Liturgy.” into successful Bible study.
5-22 BEYOND CONVICTION: HEALING THROUGH

5-19 CONNECTING JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL VICTIM OFFENDER DIALOGUE
STUDENTS WITH THE VOLATILE IMMIGRATION “Victim offender dialogue” in crimes of severe violence,
ISSUES including homicide, is perhaps the restorative justice
Many of the Catholic students in our religious education practice that provides the deepest healing opportunity for
programs, our Catholic schools and our confirmation crime victims, survivors and offenders. In a facilitated
programs know fellow students whose families have un- process, the victims/survivors voluntarily meet face-to-
documented family members. There is much confusion face with the offender. Many victims and survivors leave
about this issue especially the regular threats coming with greater understanding and a sense of closure, and
from Washington, D.C. against immigrants. This work- many offenders experience a more complete understand-
shop will offer ideas to help integrate this timely topic ing of the harm they have caused. Participants will have
into our regular curricula dealing with faith formation the opportunity to learn about the dialogue process and
and our Gospel outreach. hear from a crime victim/survivor whose Catholic faith
inspired her to participate in victim offender dialogue.
Cardinal Roger M. Mahony
Cardinal Roger Mahony led the Los Angeles Suzanne Elaine Neuhaus
Archdiocese from 1985 until his retirement in Suzanne Neuhaus, a retired parole agent and
2011. Born in Hollywood, he was the first native Victim Services Specialist, now lives in Yorba
“Angelino” to be elevated to the position of Car- Linda, Calif., and serves as a consultant in re-
dinal. Cardinal Mahony oversaw the design and storative justice. Formerly with the California
building of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, which was Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
dedicated in 2002, and now serves the total archdiocese of over for over 20 years, she served as a trainer for the Department
5 million Catholics. Since his retirement, Cardinal Mahony has of Corrections, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the Cali-
devoted himself to the cause of comprehensive immigration re- fornia Catholic Conference on Restorative Justice. Neuhaus
form on behalf of our immigrant brothers and sisters as well as focuses on bereavement ministry and remains actively in-
refugees and displaced persons around the world. volved in youth and adult ministries in her church.
Cheryl Ward-Kaiser
1971 The first Youth Rally was held on March 26, 1971
for high school students. The annual Confraternity of Cath-
Cheryl Ward-Kaiser was an early supporter of
victims-driven restorative justice and is now an
advocate. She has spoken on the victim impact of
olic Doctrine Congress with the theme, “You Shall be my violence for 37 years to women and men in pris-
Witnesses to the ends of the Earth” (Acts 1:8), had just ons, young people in juvenile hall and students.
moved to the Anaheim Convention Center the year prior. Ward-Kaiser shares her story of a crisis pregnancy and her
This afternoon event for youth set the pattern for what has family’s encounter with unspeakable violence during a home
developed into Youth Day. invasion. Her mantra of restorative justice brought her to vic-
tim/offender mediation with three of those offenders.

5-23 “DON’T BRING HOME NO GRAVEYARD DIRT!” –
LIVING IN PEACE
1964 In 1964, the Anaheim City Council approves plans
for construction of an “Arenatorium” and exhibit complex
Rev. R. Tony Ricard, MTh, MDiv (see bio 3-01) that includes a 7,500-seat Arena, a 100,000-square-foot
After every funeral, my Momma would make us stand exhibit hall and 35,000 square feet of meeting space.
Groundbreaking took place on May 7, 1965. The $14.7 mil-
outside and stomp our shoes to make sure they were lion complex officially opened its doors on July 12, 1967.
clean. She would say, “Don’t bring home no graveyard
dirt!” In Matthew 10:12-14, Jesus says, “As you enter a
house, wish it peace. … Whoever will not receive you or
listen to your words – go outside that house or town and
shake the dust from your feet.” Disagreeable dust is like
graveyard dirt! This workshop will help you recognize
the dirt in your lives and discuss ways you can leave
it outside. In the name of Jesus, “Don’t bring home no
graveyard dirt!”
5-24 THE PRIMACY OF PRAYER: INTERIOR RENEWAL,

OUTWARD IMPACT
You know you’re in trouble when you start cutting cor-
ners in your prayer life to fit in more activity at the par- 5-70 CHẠNH LÒNG THƯƠNG: HÃY LÀ KHÍ CỤ CỦA
ish: “I don’t have time for prayer. I’m too busy doing the TÌNH YÊU VÀ SỰ CHỮA LÀNH
Lord’s work!” Pope Francis says catechists need to take
in the “deep breath of prayer” just like humans need to Sơ Lý Thị Bích Quyền (xem tiểu sử 3-70)
take in oxygen. Learn how to fit more prayer into a busy Thiên Chúa tạo dựng con người theo hình ảnh Ngài (St
schedule and practical ways to give the people you serve 1, 27). Ngài gieo trồng trong mỗi chúng ta hạt giống tình
something greater than your gifts, talents and wisdom. yêu và sự tốt lành. Làm thế nào để hạt giống này tiếp tục
You can give them more of Jesus radiating through you lớn mạnh và sinh hoa trái dồi dào nơi cuộc sống chúng
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– but only if you make the interior life of prayer more of ta? Sống trong thế giới tràn ngập khổ đau và biến động
a priority. hôm nay, lời mời gọi trở nên khí cụ của Tình Yêu và
Dr. Edward Sri
chữa lành càng trở nên khẩn thiết! Nhưng tại sao tôi phải
bạn tâm đến khổ đau của người khác? Cả tôi nữa, có thể
Theologian and author Dr. Edward Sri is an tôi cũng cần được yêu thương, được chữa lành. Tôi phải
internationally known Catholic speaker. He
is a founding leader of FOCUS (Fellowship of bắt đầu từ đâu và bằng cách nào để Tin Mừng trở nên
Catholic University Students) and serves as Vice sống động trong cuộc sống của tôi? Đâu là những cách
President of Formation. He is also Professor thế đơn giản, nhỏ bé mà tôi có thể cam kết dấn thân để
at the Augustine Institute in Denver, Colo.. and former Vice có thể là người chuyển tải tình yêu, niềm vui và hy vọng?
President of Mission. Dr. Sri has spoken to audiences of laity,
catechists, clergy and religious. He is host of the video series, THE HEART THAT MOVED: BE AN INSTRUMENT
“Symbolon,” and author of the recently released “Rethinking OF LOVE AND HEALING
Mary in the New Testaments” and “Into His Likeness.”
Sr. Bich Quyen Thi Ly (see bio 3-70)
God created humankind in His own image (Genesis
5-25 OF WOMB AND TOMB: WHOLE-COMMUNITY 1:27). The seeds of goodness and love are planted in our
MINISTRY FOR FAMILIES WHO STRUGGLE WITH hearts. How can we allow these seeds to grow and flour-
INFERTILITY, MISCARRIAGE AND STILLBIRTH ish more abundantly in our lives? Living in our troubled
The loss of a child before birth is an often forgotten or world today, God’s call for us to be instruments of love
unseen grief. Through storytelling, pastoral resources and healing is becoming more urgent. But why do I need
and prayer, open our hearts to make space within our to care for others? Where and how to make the Gospel
communities for families who struggle with infertility, alive in me? What are some of the simple and small ways
miscarriage and stillbirth. that I can commit to in order to be a bearer of love, joy
Kate Williams and hope? This workshop hopes to inspire and motivate
you through discussions and lived experiences.
Kate Williams is a musician and workshop lead-
er who presents workshops and conferences in
the Chicago area as well as nationally. In her
role as Senior Managing Editor at GIA Publi-
cations, Inc., she is an integral member of the
editorial and manuscript teams, cultivating relationships and
coordinating projects with composers. Williams also serves
as a music minister in parishes around the Chicago Arch-
diocese, most recently as Director of Music Ministry at St.
Nicholas Church in Evanston, Ill.

6-01 LAZARUS, COME FORTH! ARENA Caroline Brennan

The Gospel story of the Raising of Lazarus is among Based in Chicago, Caroline Brennan is Senior
the most powerful of stories. What does Jesus’ great- Communications Officer of the Global Emergen-
cy Response Team for Catholic Relief Services.
est miracle have to say to your own life? What are you As the CRS Emergency Communications Direc-
being called to leave behind in the tomb? And where is tor, she travels to the front lines of humanitar-
Jesus calling you to new life? ian emergencies documenting people’s incredible challenges.
Rev. James Martin, SJ Brennan has worked in 24 countries. Recent travels include
Bangladesh for the Rohingya refugee crisis; Uganda for the
Based in New York, Jesuit priest Fr. James South Sudanese refugee crisis; Jordan and the Middle East
Martin is Editor at Large of America maga- region (regularly since 2012); Iraq; and Bulgaria.
zine. He is author of numerous award-winning
books including “My Life with the Saints,”
“The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything,” 6-04 WHAT KIND OF BREAD DO WE PRAY FOR? THE
“Between Heaven and Mirth” and, most recently, “Build- STRANGE WORD IN THE OUR FATHER
ing a Bridge.” Fr. Martin is a frequent presenter to parish
groups and at retreats and national conferences. He has Fr. William L. Burton, OFM (see bio 2-04)
given presentations at the Religious Education Congress In the Lord’s Prayer, we encounter a very unusual word.
for the past several years and has appeared on various It is the word “daily” used to describe the “bread” that
CNN documentaries.
we pray for. Analyzing the single Greek word behind
this English translation is like a detective story! This
C A M P U S M I N I S T R Y T R A C K confusing Greek word is found nowhere else in all of
recorded Greek literature. In this session, we will care-
We are excited to offer this one-day track on college fully study this word and see how our examination takes
campus ministry. Participants will spend all three us to an exciting, deeper level in our understanding and
workshops with a community of those who serve col- love for this prayer.
lege students, faculty and staff on university campuses
and will come away with enriching conversations, con-
nections and tools to improve your ministry. Please be 6-05 HEART AND SOUL: ACCOMPANYING YOUTH IN
sure to register for all three Saturday sessions: 4-02, A DIGITAL WORLD
5-02 and 6-02. In ministry, we often hear that we must “meet people
where they are,” but at the same time we hear the frustra-
6-02 TRANSITIONING BEYOND CAMPUS MINISTRY tions about youth for being so connected to their digital
devices. Instead of looking at technology as a barrier to
Katie Diller, Fr. Michael Martin & Rosie Chinea Shawver reaching kids, we must embrace it as the powerful tool
(see bios 4-02) it is for communication, building relationships and en-
When students arrive on colleges campuses they are hancing our ministry practices. In this workshop, we will
seeking meaning, acceptance and forming their iden- examine how to meet youth where they are in a digital
tity. During their college years a lot of transition is hap- space and share specific techniques to walk with them in
pening in their lives. They are discovering who they are their relationship with technology as well as empower
and discerning careers and some even their vocations. them to become digital disciples.
How do we, as college campus ministers, encourage Andrea D. Chavez-Kopp
and support them in their vocational discernment? Part
Based in Virginia, Andrea Chavez-Kopp is As-
of this discernment is equipping college students to sistant Director for Educational and Formation
continue their journeys of faith after graduation. How Programs for the National Catholic Education
do we form students to transition beyond campus min- Association. She has served in several leadership
istry? Join us for this crucial discussion. capacities within the schools and parishes, and
had 18 years of teaching and ministry experience when she
joined the NCEA staff in 2015. Chavez has presented numer-
ous professional presentations at local parishes to national
6-03 EYE-WITNESS REPORT: DEFINING HUMANITY conventions. She has served on several national committees
FROM HEART OF TODAY’S GLOBAL HUMANI- and has numerous articles published in Catechist Magazine,
TARIAN CRISES Momentum Magazine and NCEA Talk.
Having worked for years at the center of humanitarian
1970s
and refugee crises, Caroline Brennan of Catholic Relief
Services will share insights from current international The focus was on the catechist – referred to
humanitarian backdrops, revealing insights and aspects then as “CCD worker or teacher” – and his or her skills in
far from news reports or coverage. Having returned re- the classroom. The latest in audio and visual media tools
cently from the field, she will bring real, pressing and were showcased in workshops such as “Super 8 Movies
relevant stories and perspectives home for deeper un- and the CCD Student.” Issues of race and culture began to
derstanding, and in a way that directly links to people’s be addressed in the mid-’70s with a few workshops offered
lives and connects to our greater world, and each other. in Spanish and topics such as “The Black Experience.”

6-06 THE GOOD KANGAROO: SONGS AND STORIES
OF FAITH AND JUSTICE FOR THE EARLY CHILD-
1979 The 1979 Los Angeles Religious
Education Congress was first time the
HOOD CLASSROOM theme was presented both in English
Join Australians Andrew Chinn and James Wahl as they and Spanish. Held February 1-4, 1979,
journey from Down Under and across the States, with the RECongress theme that year was
stories and songs from the Bible, our faith traditions “He Calls Us Each By Name” / “¡Nos
and various cultures. Educators and music leaders will Llama por Nuestro Nombre!” with the
learn strategies that help develop a sense of Christian theme song written by Ron Griffen.
justice and social awareness in their early childhood and
elementary classrooms. Andrew was an elementary and
early childhood teacher in Sydney for 20 years before
becoming a full-time children’s music minister 16 years
ago. James brings a wealth of experience as a pastoral 6-08 SHARING FAITH AS PARENTS OF YOUNG ADULTS
musician, liturgist and composer, with an emphasis on – LET’S TALK
music for children. Tom East (see bio 3-07)
Andrew Chinn Parents of young adults have the same care, concern and
Andrew Chinn worked as a classroom teacher in
worries for their young adult children as they did when
Catholic elementary schools in Sydney, Australia they were little, but now they don’t have as much con-
before moving into full-time music ministry as Di- tact time or control. Many, too, are concerned about the
rector of Butterfly Music. With over 35 years of faith life of their young adult sons and daughters. Our
experience in teaching, leadership and liturgy, he influence as parents is different but we’re not finished.
has presented at Catholic education conferences in 30 dioceses It’s time for a conversation. This workshop is for par-
across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. ents of young adults, young adults and pastoral leaders.
Chinn has released numerous CDs, DVDs and picture books
that are widely used. In 2013, He joined the WLP family that Together, we will explore some of the starting points for
now publishes and distributes his music in North America. important faith conversations and patterns of support for
young adults today.
James Wahl
Workshops
WLP composer James Wahl has been perform-
ing children’s music for nearly 20 years. Over 6-09 BUILDING BRIDGES WITH CATHOLICS WHO ARE
the past 10 years, he has presented at various LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER OR
youth events, including the National Catholic QUESTIONING
Educational Association convention in Pitts-
burgh, the Archdiocese of Atlanta Eucharistic Congress, and How do we incorporate the gifts of all Catholics into the
the GO! Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference in New Or- life of the Church? This workshop will begin by present-
leans. Wahl is presently Director of Liturgy and Music at St. ing best ministry practices for building bridges to wel-
Francis of Assisi Church in Raleigh, N.C. He has two CD/ come LGBTQ Catholics, who are trying to be faithful,
songbooks of music for young children. (back) into the life of the parish. We will then discuss the
value of moving from “welcome” toward an “apprecia-
tion/acceptance” so that LGBTQ Catholics can share in
6-07 CONTEMPLATIVE DATING
full and active participation in our Church communities,
Can you find God through dating? The world of modem universities, schools and parish life.
romance may not seem a match for a contemplative life-
style. Yet, finding real connection may hinge upon ex- Arthur Fitzmaurice, PhD
ploring the very places where contemplation brings us. Dr. Arthur Fitzmaurice is a freelance speaker
It’s not about finding the right person, it’s about being the who currently resides in Tanzania, in east Africa.
right person. Along the way we’ll provide a strategy to He has served 13 years in ministry with LGBTQ
approach dating differently and introduce a “Safe Con- Catholics as Chair of the Catholic Ministry with
Lesbian and Gay Persons for the Los Angeles
versations” communication practice to help keep things Archdiocese and has received their Lumen Christi Award. Dr.
moving. Don’t bumble around or get down. Swipe right Fitzmaurice has spoken at various professional and religious
and come learn what contemplative dating is all about! conferences. He also appears on several YouTube episodes
Michael DiPaolo, PhD produced by the Ignatian News Network.
Dr. Michael DiPaolo is a clinical psychologist Fr. Chris Ponnet
and certified Imago Relationship Therapist in Los Angeles-native Fr. Chris Ponnet serves as
private practice in Los Angeles who works with Director of the Office of Catholic HIV/AIDS
individuals and couples. He has counseled over Ministry for the Los Angeles Archdiocese and as
1,000 couples in marriage preparation through- the archbishop’s Spiritual Director for Catholic
out the Los Angeles Archdiocese. Dr. DiPaolo is a speaker, Ministry with Lesbian and Gay Persons. Since
workshop presenter and retreat leader who has presented 1994, Fr. Ponnet has also served as Pastor and Chaplain at
for several years at parish and archdiocesan gatherings. He St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care in Los Angeles. He has
is author of “The Impact of Multiple Childhood Trauma on spoken for many years at the RECongress and regional con-
Homeless Runaway Adolescents.” gresses in addition to other local and national gatherings.

6-10 TEACHING CREATIVITY AND LEADERSHIP 6-13 PRAYING THE PSALMS: ANCIENT WORDS, NEW
Dan Friedt (see bio 1-11) INSPIRATION
Welcome to an exciting, experiential presentation com- From “woe is me” to “praise the Lord!” – the psalms
bining the power of leadership with the gift of technol- are a rich emotional journey through faith and a great
ogy to support the learning of all students. Using “The gift to the church. They invite us to connect with God
7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and demonstrating at a deeply powerful place. Still, facilitating prayer with
the power of iPads within the learning environment, Dan psalmody is no easy task, sometimes bewildering mu-
Friedt will take you on a journey of learning. From de- sicians and catechists. This workshop presents pastoral
scribing how each habit supports learning and behavior, ministers with the opportunity to engage their hearts in
to connecting with apps to unleash student creativity, this the psalms and to learn how to engage the hearts of those
presentation will impact your classroom immediately. we serve. Come ready to dig deep, sing with gusto and
Bring your iPad and be prepared to try something new pray the psalms in a renewed way, with great stories and
for all your students. Learn how the determined teacher fresh musical settings that draw upon the rich and often
(no matter how many failures) has a different approach. underappreciated meaning of the psalms.
Sarah Hart
6-11 THE CHURCH’S BANQUET: RETRIEVING NE- Based in Nashville, Tenn., Sarah Hart is a singer,
songwriter, retreat author and keynote speaker.
GLECTED INSIGHTS ON THE EUCHARIST AND The “itinerant minister” has authored four re-
THE CHURCH treats for parish missions, women’s retreats and
Dr. Richard Gaillardetz (see bio 4-09) adult catechesis, which she presents nationally.
Hart has performed for countless conventions and events,
One of the great contributions of Catholic theology over and for Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square. A Grammy-nomi-
the last century is the rich recovery of the full breadth of nated songwriter, her songs have been recorded by numerous
Eucharistic theology. In spite of this, too many Catho- recording artists, and have appeared in TV, film and com-
lics remain captive to a reductive and inadequate under- mercials. Her works are visible in hymnals across the globe.
standing of the role of the Eucharist. This workshop will Steve Angrisano
draw from a variety of theological perspectives to both Musician, composer and youth minister, Steve
deepen and broaden our appreciation for the role of the Angrisano has made countless appearances from
Eucharist in the life of the Church. diocesan gatherings to major events around the
world. He has been featured at numerous con-
ferences, including seven World Youth Days. An-
6-12 SPIRITUAL TOOLS FOR IMPORTANT LIFE DECI- grisano served as MC for several National Catholic Youth
SIONS: THE SACRED ART OF DISCERNMENT Conferences, the National Pastoral Musicians Conference,
Each of us will be faced with issues that require making and the L.A. Congress & Youth Day. He has shared his music
critical decisions that will impact ourselves and those we – songs like “Go Make A Difference” and “We Are the Light
of the World” – with thousands of people in more than 200
love. The great mystical traditions offer profound, prac- dioceses for nearly 20 years.
tical insight and tools for how to approach life’s most
challenging times. While we typically trust our heart and
intellect during periods of stress and transition, the soul 6-14 OUR STORY AND OUR VISION: THE HERITAGE
can offer more trustworthy guidance. For the past 20 OF SCRIPTURE IN CHRISTIAN SUNG PRAYER
years, workshop presenter Richard Groves has offered “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, … singing
one of the world’s first inter-spiritual, international train- psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your
ing programs for spiritual directors. This presentation hearts to God” (Colossians 3:16). From the very begin-
offers the core of its teaching and experience for every ning, the Church has prayed, celebrated, given thanks
spiritual seeker regardless of age or profession. and cried out to God through the song of Scripture. The
Hebrew Scriptures (especially the Psalms) and the New
Richard F. Groves
Testament (especially the life and teachings of Jesus)
Richard Groves is Executive Director of the Sa- have been an inexhaustible source of wisdom and inspi-
cred Art of Living Institute in Bend, Ore., which ration, ever-ancient and ever-new, in every language and
he founded with his late wife Mary in 1997. He
has spent more than 30 years as a health-care ed- culture. We will explore how God’s Word is singing to
ucator and hospice chaplain. Groves is an inter- and through us today, to a world thirsting for justice.
nationally popular teacher, author and retreat director. His Marty Haugen
work has appeared in numerous national and international
journals. He is co-author of “The American Book of Living For nearly 40 years, composer Marty Haugen
and Dying,” which has been translated into many languages, has presented workshops, concerts and presen-
and author of “The Soul and Science for Caregivers.” tations across North and Central America, Eu-
rope, Australia, Asia and the Pacific Rim. His
music appears in hymnals for United States,
Canadian and Australian Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists,
Presbyterians and other Protestant denominations. Haugen’s
most recent work, “Choose to Hope,” is set for release in
2019. He and his wife, Linda, live in Minnesota.

6-15 POPE FRANCIS’ GUIDE TO HOLINESS: BECOM- Maria Morera Johnson
ING FRIENDS OF GOD AND PROPHETS Based in Coden, Ala., Maria Johnson is an
Last year Pope Francis released his third Apostolic Ex- award-winning Catholic author whose books
hortation, Gaudete et Exsultate (“Rejoice and Be Glad”), include “Our Lady of Charity: How a Cuban
Devotion to Mary Helped Me Grow in Faith and
which focused on the universal call to Christian holiness Love,” “Super Girls and Halos: My Companions
in the modern world. In this workshop, Fr. Dan Horan on the Quest for Truth, Justice, and Heroic Virtue” and “My
will explore the meaning, significance, background and Badass Book of Saints: Courageous Women Who Showed Me
application of the pope’s recent guide to holiness by How to Live.” Johnson taught in high schools and colleges
drawing on the text itself as well as the work of theo- before setting out in 2008 speaking at Catholic conferences
logian Sr. Elizabeth Johnson, CSJ, and the late Trappist and leading retreats.
monk and author Fr. Thomas Merton to aid us in becom-
ing the saints God is calling us to be today in a world that
is thirsting for justice! 6-18 THE MISSION OF LISTENING
Fr. Daniel P. Horan, OFM, PhD Did you know that conversations with young people
Franciscan friar and theologian Fr. Dan Horan
have the potential to shape how the Church ministers
is Assistant Professor of Systematic Theol- to them now and in the future? Come learn more about
ogy and Spirituality at the Catholic Theological how you can be a part of the mission of listening. Come
Union in Chicago. He previously taught at Bos- discover the power of engaging young people in con-
ton College, at Siena College and St. Bonaven- versation and leave with a tool that can help you make
ture University in New York, and has lectured across North a difference in how you listen to young people and how
America, Europe and New Zealand. Fr. Horan is author of you minister in your parish or school. Young people will
numerous academic and popular articles; his latest book is
titled “All God’s Creatures: A Theology of Creation.” enrich this presentation with their presence and witness.
Christina Lamas
Christina Lamas made her way into the field of
6-16 YES, YOU CAN! – IF ONLY YOU WILL Youth Ministry after 10 years of volunteering at
her home parish. She went on to serve as Associ-
It takes courage to acknowledge discouragement, disil- ate Director and Division Coordinator of Youth
lusionment, sadness, loneliness, cynicism. Aren’t we the
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Ministry in the Los Angeles Archdiocese. Lamas
ones who are supposed to have it all together? Isn’t it a has presented to national and international audiences. Cur-
sign of weak faith if we were to admit, “I feel afraid” or rently, she is Executive Director of the National Federation
“Listen, I don’t have all the answers.” Find freedom in for Catholic Youth Ministry and brings with her more than 20
facing weaknesses and learn to “strengthen your droop- years of experience in catechesis and youth ministry.
ing hands and your weak knees” (Hebrews 12:12). In her
dynamic, unique style of presentation, ValLimar Jansen
will inspire us to support one another, as together we 6-19 HATCH, MATCH & DISPATCH: A CATHOLIC GUIDE
face the challenges of the ministry God has entrusted to TO THE SACRAMENTS
each of us. Rev. Richard Leonard, SJ (see bio 2-13)
ValLimar Jansen We are commissioned to act justly at every sacrament
ValLimar Jansen serves the Church as a compos- we celebrate and sustained to do so by the gifts of God
er, singer, storyteller, speaker and evangelizer. we obtain there. Most sacramental resources, however,
She received critical acclaim for her solo albums are either for the neophyte or for the serious theologi-
“You Gotta Move” and “Anointing,” winning cal scholar. This workshop will explore an accessible,
UNITY Awards recognition in 2008 and 2010.
Jansen was MC for the National Catholic Youth Conference engaging and educational approach to the history, liturgy
in 2011 held in Indianapolis and co-MC for the U.S. Confer- and theology of the seven sacraments, as well as the Rite
ence of Catholic Bishops’ gatherings at the 2016 World Youth of Christian Burial, where our faith and our thirst for jus-
Day in Krakow, Poland and in 2017, she was an invited panel- tice intersect.
ist for the USCCB’s Convocation on Evangelization.
6-20 JESUS AND THE VIRTUOUS LIFE

6-17 SUPER GIRLS AND HALOS: IN SEARCH OF OUR Rev. Bryan N. Massingale, STD (see bio 2-17)
OWN HEROIC VIRTUE
As we search for role models that resonate with our “I have given you an example”: Christian morality is
faith, popular culture provides us with the “seeds of the much more than a set of commandments. Its aim is to
Gospel.” Turning to the saints, we see how grace works make us disciples of Jesus, adults who live our lives pat-
in them, and us, to inspire us to achieve our own heroic terned after his own. This session looks at an ethics in-
virtue. spired by the life of Christ, that is, a life of virtue that is
a morality for adult believers.

6-21 THREE GREAT MEN OF THE BIBLE: ABRAHAM, Fr. David Loftus
MOSES AND DAVID Fr. David Loftus worked at the Office of Reli-
Much of the biblical narrative is told through the ex- gious Education at the Los Angeles Archdiocese
periences and character of three great men – Abraham, as Coordinator/Consultant of Catechist Forma-
Moses and David. Their leadership, personal qualities tion and Adult Education before taking up his
and life challenges provide us tremendous insight into current assignment as Pastor at Our Lady of
Lourdes Church in Northridge, Calif. He has consulted with
the greatest teachings and principles of the Hebrew parish staffs and presented at diocesan offices and national
Bible. Abraham is the man of faith who enters into a conferences both in the United States and abroad. Fr. Loftus
covenant with God; Moses leads his people through a has authored various articles for Catechetical Leader, maga-
physical and spiritual wilderness; and David creates a zine of the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership.
nation as a poet warrior. Their examples of imperfec- Dr. Veronica Rayas
tion, integrity and faith are examples to us through the
ages to our own day. Dr. Veronica Rayas is Director for the Office of
Religious Formation in the Diocese of El Paso,
Rabbi Michael Mayersohn Texas. She formerly served as Program Coor-
Rabbi Michael Mayersohn is a Reform Rabbi dinator for the Tepeyac Institute in the diocese
who teaches the Bible, both Hebrew and New and previous to that served as Co-Director of
Testament, offering Jewish insights into Sacred Youth Ministry in the New York Archdiocese. Dr. Rayas has
Scriptures. Since 2003 the rabbi has taught and extensive experience in various ministries, including roles
spoken at over 20 churches in Orange County, as pastoral associate, catechist, youth minister and Catholic
San Diego and Arizona, teaching Jewish roots of Christianity school teacher. She has presented in different dioceses and at
and Bible studies. He has presented at the Religious Educa- several conferences in Dallas and Washington D.C.
tion Congress since 2010. His latest book is entitled, “I Was Julianne Stanz
There: The Jewish Olive Grower Who Knew Jesus.”
Born in Ireland, Julianne Stanz is a nationally
known speaker, retreat leader and storyteller.
She has extensive workshop and presentation
6-22 HOW TO RENEW, RE-ENERGIZE AND TRANS- experience both locally and nationally and is au-
FORM YOUR PARISH NOW! thor of several articles and books, including her
two most recent: “Developing Disciples of Christ” and “The
Your parish doesn’t need to be rebuilt ... it needs to be Catechist’s Backpack: Spiritual Essentials for the Catechist’s
renewed, re-energized and transformed! In this unique Journey.” Stanz is Director of Discipleship and Leadership
session, five dynamic and popular RECongress speak- Development for the Diocese of Green Bay, Wis., and a con-
ers will deliver an engaging, high-energy TED-style sultant to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Commit-
talk designed to provide you with concrete suggestions tee on Catechesis and Evangelization.
for renewing, re-energizing and transforming the way
your parish: 1) thinks; 2) functions; 3) worships; 4) 6-23 THIRSTING FOR JUSTICE: BIBLICAL PERSPEC-
forms people in faith; and 5) engages the world. At a TIVES
time when so many are thirsting for justice, your par-
“Justice” in the Bible does not mean that everyone gets
ish must (and can!) be the place where that thirst is
what they deserve. Rather, biblical justice is right relation
quenched.
with God, self, others and all creation, which is achieved
Joe Paprocki, DMin first by God’s initiative and boundless mercy along with
Joe Paprocki has over 35 years of experience in our response to this gift. We will explore God’s justice in
pastoral ministry and currently serves as Na- relation to God’s mercy and biblical portraits of justice
tional Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola toward the neighbor and the stranger (Luke 10:29-37;
Press, based in Chicago. He has presented in John 4), economic justice (Matt. 6:12; 20:1-16), justice
over 100 dioceses in North America, including
Canada, Alaska and Hawaii. Paprocki is author of numer- in the face of aggression (Matt. 5:38-48), forgiveness
ous books on pastoral ministry and catechesis, including “A and justice (Matt. 18:21-35), and the virtue of persis-
Church on the Move: 52 Ways to Get Mission and Mercy in tence in the pursuit of justice (Luke 18:1-8).
Motion” and “Beyond the Catechist’s Toolbox,” and also Sr. Barbara E. Reid, OP, PhD
serves as a catechist and blogs about the experience.
Sr. Barbara Reid, a Dominican Sister of Grand
Dr. Ansel Augustine Rapids, Mich., is Professor of New Testament
Based in his hometown of New Orleans, Dr. Studies at the Catholic Theological Union in
Ansel Augustine has worked for over 18 years Chicago, where she has taught since 1988. She
around the country. He is currently Residence maintains speaking engagements throughout the
Minister for Student Leadership and Faith For- United States, Canada, Mexico, Thailand, Guatemala, Bolivia,
mation at St. John’s University and is on the fac- Peru, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia. Sr. Reid is General
ulty of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier Uni- Editor of the Wisdom Commentary Series and General Editor
versity of Louisiana. Dr. Augustine serves on the Board for for the forthcoming revision of the “New Jerome Biblical Com-
the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry. He has mentary.“ Her most recent book is titled “Wisdom’s Feast: An
presented at various national conferences and has written for Invitation to Feminist Interpretation of the Scriptures.”
numerous publications related to ministry.

1972 The 50th an-
niversary celebration
of the Confraternity
of Christian Doctrine
culminated in a Mass
concelebrated by Los
Angeles Archbishop
Timothy Manning
and his Auxiliaries in
the Arena of the Ana-
heim Convent Center.
Los Angeles Cardinal
James Francis Mc-
Intyre presided, with
Archbishop Manning
delivering the homily.
6-24 WHAT NOW GOD? DISCERNING GOD’S CALL 6-70 SỰ ĐAU KHỔ CỦA NHÂN LOẠI CÓ CÔNG BẰNG
Do you have trouble knowing what God is calling you HAY KHÔNG?
to? Are you scared God might call you to something you Tại sao nhân loại phải trực diện với đau khổ và những
don’t want? Stacey Sumereau was living her dream as a đau khổ có công bằng hay không? Làm thế nào để chúng
Broadway performer when she felt pulled toward a radi- ta nhận ra ơn cứu độ qua những nỗi đau buồn trong
cally different lifestyle, that of a nun. Her discernment cuộc sống? Thuyết trình viên sẽ dùng chính những kinh
took an unusual path as a star of Lifetime’s reality docu- nghiệm bản thân, đồng thời dựa vào linh đạo Thánh Giá
series called “The Sisterhood: Becoming Nuns.” Su- “Lâm Bích” để tìm giải đáp cho một câu hỏi thật khó trả
mereau will share her journey with humor and a heavy lời: Tại sao con người phải đau khổ? Đây là một buổi
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dose of empathy for those making big life decisions. nói chuyện thực tế, năng động với các hình ảnh và sẽ đòi
You’ll leave better equipped to understand and interpret hỏi sự tham gia của người nghe. Bên cạnh đề tài chính,
God’s voice in your life. sẽ có những sinh hoạt và trò chơi giúp đem lại niềm vui
Stacey Sumereau và sự hy vọng.
Stacey Sumereau serves as Program Coordina- WHERE IS JUSTICE IN THE SUFFERING OF HU-
tor for the Avila Institute of Gerontology, the MANITY?
educational arm of the Carmelite Sisters for the
Aged and Infirm, based in New York, where she
Why is humanity inundated with suffering, and where
also coordinates mission trips. Sumereau has is justice in our struggles? How can we transform our
spoken to groups ranging from local young adult, youth and pain and sorrow into redemptive suffering? In this highly
middle school to national youth conferences in addition to TV visual, practical, interactive session, Sr. Grace Duc Le
appearances on the “Today Show,” “Access Hollywood” and will base this presentation on both her own experience
“Fox & Friends.” She is a contributor to “The Living Word: of struggles and the Lambertian Spirituality of the Cross
Sunday Gospel Reflections and Activities for Teens.” to help answer the difficult question of why one suffers.
Throughout the session, she will share different activi-
6-25 NAKED STEWARDSHIP ties and games that bring about joy and hope.
What is true stewardship spirituality all about? Let’s tear Sơ Grace Lê Đức, LHC
away all the layers of misconception out there and reveal Grace Đức Lê thuộc Hội Dòng Mến Thánh Giá
the life-changing power of everyday stewardship spiritu- Los Angeles, một Hội Dòng đã được thành lập do
ality. This is a workshop about everyday stewardship in Đúc Cha Lambert de la Motte. Soeur có trên 24
everyday language for everyday people. năm kinh nghiệm làm việc với nhiều lớp người
khác nhau: 8 năm dạy học ở trường Công Giáo,
Tracy Earl Welliver 8 năm làm Giám Đốc Ơn Gọi cho Hội Dòng, và 8 năm làm
Based in Milwaukee, Tracy Welliver is Director Giám Đốc Chương Trình Giáo Lý.
of Parish Community and Engagement at Li- Sr. Grace Duc Le, LHC
turgical Publications Inc. (LPi). He has experi-
Sr. Grace Duc Le is a member of the American Branch of
ence as an author and Gallup-certified strengths
the Congregation of the Lovers of the Holy Cross founded in
coach. For more than 25 years he has served as
Vietnam in 1670 by Bishop Pierre Lambert de la Motte. She
a catechist and public speaker, speaking across North Amer-
has more than 24 years of working with different groups of
ica, New Zealand and Australia. Welliver also serves on the
people: eight years as a Catholic schoolteacher, eight years
Board of Directors for the International Catholic Steward-
as Director of Vocations for her community, and eight years
ship Council, which awarded the Archbishop Murphy Award
as a Director of Faith Formation in a thriving parish.
for stewardship excellence to St. Pius X Catholic Church in
Greensboro, N.C., the parish where he served for 22 years.

PERIOD 7 10:00 - 11:30 AM • SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2019
7-01 REJOICE AND BE GLAD: (Y)OURS IS THE KING- 7-04 THE ART OF STORYTELLING
DOM OF GOD! ARENA Mary Birmingham (bio 2-02)
Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Gaudete et Ex- The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults ministry is as
sultate (“Rejoice and Be Glad”), presents a “spiritual effective as our willingness to share our own stories of
curriculum” for the people of God. We are being invit- faith, the stories of the saints, stories from our church,
ed to sing, rejoice and be glad in becoming a “Sermon stories from literature, stories from Scripture. We all
on the Mount” people! Through song, reflection, story- need to be better, more effective storytellers. Jesus was
telling and prayer – we are all invited to sign up for and the best storyteller who ever lived. His stories and deliv-
celebrate the “master class” of authentic discipleship ery caught the attention of his listeners. This session will
– all pointing toward a lifelong journey and practice explore what skills are needed to be an effective story-
of asking ourselves: What does this life “in Christ” re- teller and the dynamics of what constitutes a good story.
ally look like? Come and join David Haas, along with All ministries could benefit from this session.
friends Lori True, Zack Stachowski and other artists, to
examine, reflect, sing and celebrate the adventure and
the challenge. 7-05 POWER OF POSSIBILITY: THE UNTOLD STORY
David Haas Sean L. Callahan (see bio 3-03)
David Haas is Director of The Emmaus Cen-
ter for Music, Prayer and Ministry, as well Despite what you hear from the 24-hour news cycle, the
as Animator for Cretin-Derham Hall Taizé state of our world is not as dire as it sometimes seems. In
Prayer Community in St. Paul, Minn. He has the last 25 years, we have seen the peoples of the develop-
composed and produced over 50 collections of ing world rise up like never before in our human history.
liturgical music and authored more than 35 books. Haas At this moment in time, humanity is experiencing signs of
was founder and Executive Director for 19 years of “Mu- an emerging culture of encounter marked by increasing
sic and Ministry Alive!” Together with Michael Joncas and
Marty Haugen, the three were recipients of the 2017 Pax global solidarity. Come and hear the untold story of the
Christi Award from St. John’s Abbey and University in Col- global poor, the power of possibility and how the Catholic
legeville, Minn. Church is part of world history in the making.
7-06 UNEXPECTED OCCASIONS OF GRACE

7-02 SIGN OF THE TIMES: A REVIEW OF THE WORLD- Dr. Michael Carotta (see bio 1-05)
WIDE CATHOLIC LANDSCAPE We experience certain and unmistakable grace within our
John L. Allen Jr. (see bio 5-01) sacramental and liturgical celebrations. Even St. Elizabeth
John Allen, veteran observer of the Vatican and the Ann Seton urged us to “be prepared to meet your grace
global Catholic scene, takes a 360-degree look at the in the daily circumstances of life.” This retreat-like ses-
highlights and lowlights of Catholic news in the past 12 sion will describe four or five personal encounters of un-
months, tracing the major news headlines of the last year expected grace and allow you time to privately recall your
and teasing out what they mean in terms of big-picture own so you can recognize what you have found to be true
conclusions, movements and ideas in Catholicism that about the nature and experience of unexpected grace.
seem to be gaining traction as he outlines important
stories to watch in the coming year. This session is for
Catholics who want a keen sense of what’s happening in 7-07 LIBERATING CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY
their Church, not just in the United States, but in Rome If spirituality is to be truly evangelical (Gospel life), it
and around the world. needs to be a just and liberating spirituality, which is why
Christian spirituality needs to be liberated from miscon-
ceptions that would relegate it to pious devotion, private
7-03 REFLECTIONS THROUGH MUSIC & MOVEMENT practice and the so-called “inner world.” This session
will present an understanding of Christianity that takes
Monica Luther & Nicole Masero (see bio 2-14) seriously the Reign of God in “reality,” and conversion
Step away from your busy schedule to indulge in a as the response to God’s reign in daily life. Such a spiri-
mini retreat to feed your soul and quench your thirst! tuality balances contemplation, the option for the poor,
Breathe, stretch, create and interact. Kick off your shoes universal fellowship, eucharistic mission and the cross
and experience prayer in motion, joyful movement and for the works of mercy and justice.
gestural pieces, including The Woman at the Well, The Fr. Gilberto Cavazos-Gonzalez, OFM
Beatitudes and Ecclesiastes. Let the Spirit awaken you to Formerly a parish priest and youth evangelizer,
a creative and inspiring experience – sparking ideas you Prof. Gilberto Cavazos-Gonzalez is Professor
might weave into your own retreats. of Spirituality working in Educational Tech-
nology at the Pontifical International Marian
Academy at the Antonianum in Rome. He has

SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2019 •10:00 -11:30 AM PERIOD 7
given retreats, parish missions and academic conferences in no sign of European ancestry is that not all people are
the United States, Mexico, Europe and South America. Fr. treated equally, even in the Church. America’s “original
Cavazos-Gonzalez has authored various articles and several sin” of racism, born-out in the enslavement of African
books. Presently, he is writing a book on the Spanish Francis-
can mystic and pastor, Juana de la Cruz Vasquez Gutierrez.
peoples, has boiled over into the mistreatment of indig-
enous people from around the globe. This session will
offer an analysis of the sin of racism and xenophobia
7-08 QUENCHING OTHERS’ THIRST (hatred of the stranger), as exemplified in American poli-
Becky Eldredge (see bio 2-08) tics and Church inaction, and ways to reduce prejudice
and discrimination in the Church and society.
How do we offer those we encounter in our ministries a
drink of the Living Water that quenches their thirst and
soothes the growing sense of hopelessness that many 7-11 FOUR SPIRITUAL STAGES OF MATURE ADULT-
people are experiencing today? There is an urgent need HOOD: LIVING INTO THE MYSTERY
to share the Good News with those who are hurting, lost Richard F. Groves (see bio 6-12)
and in need of comfort. We are called to be God’s vessels
of Living Water, boldly pouring out the Good News that Ancient wisdom traditions had names and rites of passage
we are unconditionally loved and that we are not alone. for the four distinct stages of adult spiritual development:
Becky Eldredge will offer concrete ways to walk with student, householder, forest dweller and sage. These
those we encounter, to invite them to the deep well of stages offer a profound map for the spiritual seeker and
hope, and to teach them to continue to drink deeply of invite different sets of questions and life tasks. This same
the Living Water long beyond our encounter with them. wisdom is reflected in both biblical and Judeo-Christian
mystical traditions but has been largely ignored by mod-
ern culture. This workshop will engage every adult with
7-09 THE VOICE: HOW TO PROCLAIM SCRIPTURE practical spiritual tools. You will leave with excitement
AND MAKE CHAIRS TURN! for soulful renewal and the sacred journey of living.
Our voice is a key instrument in evangelizing and edu-
cating. Whether you are a lector, catechist or prayer lead- 7-12 WHEN EVERY DAY IS HUMP DAY: A PRIMER FOR
er (anyone who reads Scripture aloud), come learn how
WORKPLACE RESTORATION
Workshops
to engage your church, classroom or ministry in faith
and Scripture through vibrant proclamation. No more “Here’s to another day of outward smiles and inward
heads buried in books (or phones), as you get people to screams.” If this is your daily mantra, then this workshop
turn and be captivated by the Word. With lots of practical is for you! In our working situations, it doesn’t take long
advice from our two experienced coaches, everyone will to go from that initial excitement and joy to the feeling
learn the skills to bring Scripture to life. of just going through the motions. In our various jobs,
we are thrust into a family-like atmosphere. Sometimes
Anne Frawley-Mangan we feel overworked and underappreciated. So how are
Based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Anne we to be as Christ in this environment, and how do we
Frawley-Mangan teaches at Holy Spirit Semi- keep our hearts renewed and our wits about us? Come
nary and at Australian Catholic University and sing, pray, laugh and be prepared to share as we work
is Sacramental and Pastoral Coordinator at All
Saints Parish in Albany Creek. She is an expe-
on how we can be a people of renewal in the workplace.
rienced educator, writer and artist who specializes in using This workshop is especially geared for parish workers.
the arts to enhance religious education and liturgy. Frawley- Sarah Hart
Mangan is also Creative Director of Litmus Productions,
which produced “Good News: Dramas from Luke’s Gospel.” Based in Nashville, Tenn., Sarah Hart is a singer,
songwriter, retreat author and keynote speaker.
Douglas Leal The “itinerant minister” has authored four re-
Douglas Leal is Vice President of Mission Inte- treats for parish missions, women’s retreats and
gration with Providence St. Joseph Health, based adult catechesis, which she presents nationally.
in Irvine, Calif. He previously led the Division of Hart has performed for countless conventions and events,
Adult Faith Formation for the Los Angeles Archdi- and for Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square. The Grammy-
ocese. Leal has worked as a management consul- nominated songwriter has songs in TV, film and commercials.
tant and a professional actor and director. He is author of the Her works are visible in hymnals across the globe.
book for lectors, “Stop Reading and Start Proclaiming!” and
co-author of 2017 and 2018 editions of Liturgy Training Publi-
cations’ “Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Proclaimers.”
1998 The customary schedule of the Religious Edu-
cation Congress was three workshop periods each day.
7-10 RACISM: HATING GOD’S IMAGE IN MY NEIGH-
BOR In 1998, the “ninth period” workshop on Sunday was
Dr. Greer G. Gordon (see bio 4-10) removed and replaced by two Sunday morning keynote
talks. The Closing Liturgy was also scheduled to begin ear-
Scripture teaches that all are created in the “image and
lier, at 3:30 p.m. “The procedure is being tried ‘on an ex-
likeness of God.” However, the experience of most peo- perimental basis,’ “ stated Director Sr. Edith Prendergast.
ple in America whose skin color or ethnic features bear

7-13 NOT BECAUSE OF SIN: A RENEWED SPIRITUAL- 7-16 I’VE GOT A SONG ABOUT THAT! INTEGRATING
ITY OF THE INCARNATION MUSIC INTO A “FRIENDLY FORMAT”
Fr. Daniel P. Horan, OFM, PhD (see bio 6-15) Michael Mangan (see bio 3-15)
Why did God become human? The typical answer: “Be- There’s nothing like an appropriate song to help a stu-
cause of human sin,” suggesting the Word would not dent remember, understand and internalize key faith
have become flesh if humanity had not sinned. However, concepts and Scripture messages. Australian teacher
a closer look at Scripture, the theological tradition and and composer Michael Mangan will share a range of his
the insights of key Christian thinkers such as St. Paul, vibrant, child-friendly songs that will help to actively
Irenaeus of Lyons, John Duns Scotus, Julian of Norwich, engage students in religious education classes and litur-
and Francis of Assisi, among others, offer an alternative gical celebrations in schools and parishes. Come, sing,
yet entirely orthodox answer to this question: It was move ... and have lots of fun!
God’s plan from all eternity to become human regard-
less of human sin. This workshop explores the spiritual-
ity and theology of the Incarnation to renew our personal 7-17 OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: THEOLOGY AND
and pastoral understanding of Christology. PEDAGOGY FOR JUSTICE
Our Lady of Guadalupe is mostly known by her image,
which can be found on home altars, clothing, tattoos,
7-14 WOMEN OF THE WORD murals, medals, wall hangings, blankets, candles, mag-
ValLimar Jansen (see bio 6-16) nets, books, prayer cards, garden decorations and church
buildings. However, it is the less known narrative of the
Have you ever wondered how to read the Bible? Do
Guadalupan event, originally told in the 16th-century
you start at the beginning and just read through to Rev-
document, the Nican Mopohua, that offers both a theol-
elations? As women, when reading and studying God’s
ogy and pedagogy for justice-oriented, liberating praxis.
Word, how can we find ourselves reflected in the Word of
This session will offer concrete theological insights that
God? ValLimar Jansen was raised with Sacred Scripture
Our Lady of Guadalupe establishes with St. Juan Diego
ever before her. She has put together this walk through
that serve us as a model for a three-step pedagogy that
the life and mission of Jesus, who came to establish his
seeks transformative and just actions.
Kingdom of Justice on Earth. In her usual powerful sto-
rytelling style, ValLimar has developed some new sto- Hilda Mateo, MGSpS, DMin
ries of divine encounters of Jesus with women. Born of Cuban parents in Miami, Fla., the bi-
lingual, bicultural Sr. Hilda Mateo is Director
of Research and Studies of the Priestly-Guada-
lupan Charism for the U.S. Province of her re-
7-15 UPGRADING YOUR MINISTRY TOOL BOX: A ligious community, the Missionary Guadalupa-
COMMUNITY ORGANIZER’S APPROACH TO nas of the Holy Spirit. Sr. Mateo worked for nine years in
YOUTH MINISTRY the Diocese of Pueblo, Colo., addressing culture, faith and
We as lay ecclesial ministers come from all walks of immigration in the development of an adult faith formation
life. The lens, knowledge and skills we bring from our program in Spanish for Hispanic ministers in Southern Colo-
rado. She is a workshop facilitator who currently resides in
professional lives can provide us with fresh ways of ap- Los Angeles.
proaching the task of evangelization. Join Sergio Lopez,
a community organizer and former youth minister, as he
shares the most effective tools that community organiz-
7-18 SILVER SAINTS: GROWING IN AGE, GRACE AND
ing has to offer parish youth ministry. This workshop
WISDOM
is for anyone who feels it’s time to upgrade their youth
ministry tool box. Pope Francis says we only get better with age, like fine
wine. Join a 62-years-young Bro. Mickey McGrath as
Sergio Lopez he shares his paintings and stories in celebration of the
Sergio Lopez is a faith-based activist, trainer second half of life, when we evolve into our truer, wis-
and former youth minister from the Los Ange- er selves. From Gospel wisdom figures like Anna and
les Archdiocese. Since 2014, he has worked for Simeon, through saints and artists in modern times –
Catholic Relief Services as a Relationship Man-
ager and is based in Simi Valley, Calif. Lopez has
and many others in between – we will look at the more
presented at the Los Angeles Youth Day, the Religious Edu- matured saints and heroes who can help us develop a
cation Congress and the Archdiocesan Regional Congresses mature relationship with God and simply be ourselves,
and has been a keynote at the Fresno Diocesan Encuentro perfectly well.
and speaker at the Fresno Diocesan Youth Day and Congress.
Bro. Mickey O’Neill McGrath, OSFS
Bro. Mickey McGrath is an Oblate of St. Francis
de Sales currently living and working in Cam-
den, N.J. The artist is an illustrator and author
of 18 award-winning books; his latest is entitled
“Our Common Home: Art Reflections on Lau-

SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2019 •10:00 -11:30 AM PERIOD 7
dato Si.” Bro. McGrath also paints commissions for churches blood stains, several recent scientific replications of the
and schools throughout the United States. He is a popular Shroud’s unique image show the likelihood that it was
retreat leader and presenter in a variety of venues on the na- created by a burst of light energy of several billion watts.
tional Catholic circuit.
Fr. Robert Spitzer will explain this evidence and show its
credible apologetical value.
7-19 QUENCHING THE THIRST OF JESUS
Sr. Norma Pimentel will reflect on the Gospel passage
where Jesus encounters the Samaritan Woman at the 7-23 WALKING WITH MARY: THE MODEL DISCIPLE
Well and how both the woman and Jesus were “changed” Dr. Edward Sri (see bio 5-24)
through this experience. Through her work as Executive This workshop is for anyone who wants to know Mary
Director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Val- better – the real, human Mary of the Bible and the pro-
ley, Sr. Pimentel will share how the local community in found interior journey of faith she made throughout her
Texas is quenching this thirst by welcoming immigrant life. We will walk with Mary step-by-step from Nazareth
families and inviting others to do the same. to the cross and consider how she faced moments of joy
Sr. Norma Pimentel, MJ and thanksgiving, moments of uncertainty and discern-
Sr. Norma Pimentel, a licensed professional
ment, moments of trial and darkness. And yet at every
counselor and member of the Missionaries of Je- critical point, she responded with greater trust and sur-
sus, has served the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas render in ways that offer many practical insights for our
for 20 years. As Executive Director for Catholic own paths of Christian discipleship today.
Charities of the Rio Grande Valley for the past
14 years, she was instrumental in responding to the surge of
Central Americans seeking asylum in the United States and
setting up the Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, Tex- 7-24 FAMILY: THE MISSING PIECE IN RELIGIOUS EDU-
as. Sr. Pimentel has spoken at many conferences about her CATION
work along the Rio Grande border and was keynote at the Dr. Joseph D. White (see bio 1-25)
National Conference of the Catholic Volunteer Network. Parents are the first and most important teachers of the
faith, but it’s often a challenge to get parents and fami-
Workshops
lies involved in parish and school faith formation. In this
7-20 WHAT’S YOUR STORY? A PERSONAL ENGAGE- session presented by a child and family psychologist and
MENT PROCESS FOR PARISH LEADERSHIP former diocesan family life director, we will discuss test-
Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy (see bio 4-19) ed and effective ways to partner with parents and fami-
Everyone tells stories. Jesus certainly did! His stories lies and evangelize the domestic church.
(parables) connected the content of his message to the
lived experience of his disciples in a very personal way.
Discover how storytelling can be used as an effective lead- 7-25 THE 12 STEPS AND THE SACRAMENTS: A CATH-
ership tool to inspire, motivate, reinforce cultural values OLIC APPROACH TO ADDICTION RECOVERY
and strengthen relationships within a team of volunteers. We are experiencing an addiction crisis in our country
that has torn apart the lives of individuals, families and
communities. Alcoholism, drug addiction, compulsive
7-21 THE OTHER VOICE: BIBLICAL PROPHETS THEN overeating, pornography and sex addiction, gambling,
AND NOW codependency and other unhealthy attachments are real
Prof. Daniel Smith-Christopher (see bio 1-21) issues that affect the Church and nearly every one of us.
In this Scripture workshop, we begin by struggling with Scott Weeman offers his own experience with recovery
the difficult question: What exactly is a prophet? The from alcoholism and other addictions while outlining
biblical witness is wonderfully complex! But we will how the Catholic Church can be a vital source of ad-
also consider a fascinating question: Can more recent diction healing through the sacraments and communal
“prophets” help us to understand something of the bibli- recovery that involves prayer, Scripture and honest re-
cal prophets? Now there is a question! flection.
Scott Weeman
Scott Weeman is founder and Executive Director
7-22 SCIENCE AND THE SHROUD OF TURIN: NEW EVI- of Catholic in Recovery and is in formation to be
DENCE OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION a marriage and family therapist. He is also au-
thor of “The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments: A
Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, SJ, PhD (see bio 1-22) Catholic Journey Through Recovery.” Weeman
The last 25 years of scientific research on the Shroud has presented at the Dallas Ministry Conference, the Diocese
of Turin has revealed that the 1998 carbon dating of the of Fresno Congress, the University Catholic Conference of
Shroud was very probably incorrect, and six new dating California as well as dozens of parish and diocesan events
across the country. He coordinates young adult ministry at
tests accurately place the Shroud in first-century Jeru- Saint Brigid Parish in San Diego with his wife, Jacqueline.
salem. In addition to new confirmatory evidence from

7-70 SỰ HY VỌNG TRONG CHỦ NGHĨA VĂN HÓA HOPE IN THE CULTURE OF RELATIVISM
TƯƠNG ĐỐI Nhung Vu, PharmD, MTS (see bio 1-70)
Chị Vũ Nhung (xem tiểu sử 1-70) Relativism throws us back upon our own subjectivity,
Chủ nghĩa tương đối ném chúng ta trở lại theo chủ thể a self-fantasy: You have your truth, I have mine. In this
riêng của mình, một sự tự huyễn: Bạn có chân lý của session, we look at Catholic teachings to seek true free-
bạn, tôi có chân lý của tôi. Trong buổi thuyết trình này, dom to discover God’s purpose for our lives, inviting us
chúng ta cùng nhìn vào Giáo lý Giáo hội Công giáo để to bring our culture back to the eternal truth – Jesus, “the
tìm kiếm sự tự do đích thực và khám phá ý định của way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6).
Thiên Chúa cho cuộc sống của chúng ta, qua đó mời gọi
chúng ta hãy đem nền văn hóa của mình trở lại với chân
lý vĩnh cửu, Đức Giêsu là con Đường, sự Thật và sự
Sống” (Ga 14:6).
PERIOD 8 1:00 - 2:30 PM • SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2019
Dr. Ansel Augustine

8-01 THIRSTING FOR JUSTICE: TEACHING VIRTUES
AS TOOLS FOR CHANGE ARENA Based in his hometown of New Orleans, Dr.
Ansel Augustine has worked for over 18 years
Pope Francis is drawing the attention of the Church to around the country. He is currently Residence
the great virtues. Among others, to be grateful, to be Minister for Student Leadership and Faith For-
glad, to be merciful is not only satisfying but is also a mation at St. John’s University and is on the fac-
means to effect change in those around us. In this ses- ulty of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier Uni-
sion, David Wells uses Scripture, stories and illustrations versity of Louisiana. Dr. Augustine serves on the Board for
to rediscover the great virtues and how we might best the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry. He has
teach them in our parishes and schools. Without these presented at various national conferences and has written for
numerous publications related to ministry.
virtues, the Church teaches that the world won’t believe
us. Let us explore how our virtue can speak for us and
ultimately help us to bring about a more just society. 8-04 THE CARE AND FEEDING OF CATECHISTS: 7 SIM-
David Wells PLE STRATEGIES TO HONOR, INSPIRE AND MO-
David Wells began his career as a teacher, be- TIVATE YOUR CATECHISTS!
fore becoming a research assistant for the Bish- The General Directory states that nothing is as impor-
ops’ Conference in England and Wales, and now tant as the person who is a catechist. Even Pope Francis
serves as Religious Education Consultant and supports the vocation of catechists when he says, “More
Advisor to the Diocese of Salford, England. His than ever we need you and your catechetical ministry, so
work as a consultant involves assisting dioceses, parishes that with your creative gestures, you may, as David did,
and schools to rethink their approach to missionary disciple-
ship. Wells has also contributed numerous articles for mag- bring music and joy on your journey with God’s tired
azines and compilations. He is author of two books, “The people.” Join us as we share strategies to affirm the cou-
Reluctant Disciple” and “The Grateful Disciple,” and the rageous call to this vocation and inspire catechists on
recently produced a DVD series, “Beloved Disciples.” their formative journey.
Nancy Bird
Nancy Bird has been involved in religious edu-
8-02 IS YOUR PARISH READY TO GROW YOUNG? cation as a catechist, parish catechetical lead-
Leisa Anslinger (see bio 3-02) er and youth minister. She has been a featured
speaker, workshop presenter and retreat fa-
What do parishes that intentionally engage their young cilitator across the United States and Canada,
people have in common? What can we learn from their with appearances at the National Catholic Educational As-
experiences? Explore six core commitments you and sociation and the RECongress, among others. Presently, she
your parish can make to engage your young people, pos- serves as Director of Training and Professional Development
itively evangelizing them – and transforming your parish for RCL Benziger Religion Publishing Company, resides in
in the process. Learn to help your parish “grow young.” Tallmadge, Ohio, and continues to be a volunteer catechist.
8-03 JUSTICE TO AND FROM THE PERIPHERIES 8-05 WINE AND DINE WITH JESUS: THE GREATEST IN-
In this workshop, we will look at how to evangelize VITATION OF YOUR LIFE
those on the margins. We will also look at how and why Jesus is the ultimate host and invites us to the table de-
Christ calls us, as church, to transform – and be trans- siring to wait on us. Jesus modeled for us hospitality of
formed – by ministry with those on the margins. the heart. We cannot sit at the table to relax and enjoy

SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2019 •1:00 - 2:30 PM PERIOD 8
each other without recognizing how we are all part 8-09 MIRACLES: THE INTERSECTION OF SCIENCE &
of the entire human family. How do we wait on each FAITH
other? We are called by Jesus to widen the space of our Prof. Michael Dennin (see bio 4-07)
hearts. Hospitality of the heart expands our horizons In this presentation, learn how an understanding of sci-
beyond our present biases and prejudices. How do we ence can lead to a deeper relationship with God. Starting
thirst for our hearts to be expanded into the heart of with evolution and creation, this presentation will tackle
Christ where each person is welcome? head on the apparent contradiction between science and
Sr. Kathleen Bryant, RSC miracles. The talk will focus on miracles as God’s direct
Sr. Kathy Bryant, a Religious Sister of Char- actions in the world and the transformational elements
ity, is a former teacher and missionary who of deep experiences of God. This will provide a context
now ministers as a retreat facilitator, spiritual for understanding miracles within a modern scientific
director and workshop presenter. She has au- worldview and for exploring the social justice call inher-
thored numerous articles and books and has ent in Jesus’ miracles. Come prepared to discuss your
presented workshops in Australia, Ireland and Africa as favorite miracles!
well as throughout the United States. Sr. Bryant’s special
interests are in spirituality, formation, women’s spiritual
development and the abolition of human trafficking. 8-10 COMBATTING STIGMA: HIV/AIDS, THE LATINX
COMMUNITY AND THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
The Latinx community in the United States is dispro-
8-06 SING FOR JUSTICE: SONGS PROCLAIMING portionately affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. While
GOD’S LOVE AND MERCY HIV incidence has decreased among whites, blacks and
John Burland (see bio 2-03) even Latinas, the epidemic is worsening for gay and bi-
We are disciples called to manifest God’s Kingdom of sexual Latino men – a population experiencing stigma
justice, peace and mercy. Yet, the world our children even within the Latinx community. Dr. Arthur Fitzmau-
see and experience is often the complete opposite. In rice will discuss how stigma leads to negative health out-
this workshop, internationally renowned composer comes such as HIV infection, AIDS diagnosis and death.
and educator John Burland will proclaim the Good Given the strong correlation of Catholic and Latinx iden-
tities, we will discuss how Catholic clergy and laity are
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News of God’s mercy and justice through song and
movement for elementary students. Learn how song, uniquely poised to minister to this population and allevi-
gesture and joy increase learning and understanding in ate the HIV/AIDS epidemic by combatting stigma.
the hearts of young disciples. Come ready to raise your Arthur Fitzmaurice, PhD
voice and be renewed! Dr. Arthur Fitzmaurice is a freelance speaker
who currently lives in Tanzania, in east Africa.
He has served 13 years in ministry with LGBTQ
8-07 FOLLOW THE LEADER? THE BIBLE ON WHO’S Catholics as Chair of the Los Angeles Archdio-
cese Catholic Ministry with Lesbian and Gay
BOSS Persons and has received the Archdiocese’s Lumen Christi
Alice Camille, MDiv (see bio 4-05) Award. Dr. Fitzmaurice has spoken at various professional
Leadership styles come and go. From patriarchs, and religious conferences and for the Gay Christian Net-
priests and kings to modern-day rulers and celebrities, work. He also appears on several YouTube episodes produced
we follow the leaders we invent and choose. Is there a by the Ignatian News Network.
better way to decide who gets the scepter, the micro-
phone and the say-so? A quick swing through Scrip- 8-11 SHUT UP AND LOVE ME
ture offers both choices and challenges. St. Augustine said, “Love God and do whatever you
want.” The hard part is the first half: to love God! In
this workshop, we will talk about what it means to fall
8-08 APPRENTICE-BASED FORMATION FOR CATE in love with God, and the freedom that will follow. Fr.
CHESIS AND EVANGELIZATION Rob will use music and story to create a workshop to
Rich Curran (see bio 1-06) remember.
The Catechetical documents of the Catholic Church Fr. Rob Galea
have been asking us since 1978 – and re-emphasized Fr. Rob Galea is a parish priest and university
in the National Directory of Catechesis – to shift our chaplain in the Diocese of Sandhurst, Victoria,
focus toward application-based learning, viewing all Australia. He is also founder and Director of
formation through the lens of formation as an appren- FRG Ministry and, in 2008 (with the late Austra-
ticeship not “depositories of facts.” This workshop lian Bishop Joseph Grech), founded the Stron-
ger Youth Program “By God’s Grace.” Fr. Galea speaks and
will focus on the step-by-step process of what an ap- sings at schools, churches and conferences across Australia
prenticeship-based approach looks like throughout the and around the globe. The singer/songwriter has seven CD
parish, how to organize a new approach, how to imple- releases and has written a number of songs for various con-
ment the shift in mindset, and where to begin. ferences. His latest book is entitled “Breakthrough.”

PERIOD 8 1:00 - 2:30 PM • SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2019
8-12 REDEEMING CONFLICT the globe for over 40 years, this interactive workshop ex-
Ann M. Garrido (see bio 3-10) plores ideas for “mission laboratories” in which we and
our companions can see our lives as mission.
Tension is a part of every normal church community.
How we choose to manage the tension, however, will ei- Ted Miles
ther fragment our communities or mature them, enabling From his formative years as a Jesuit Volunteer
our parishes and schools to more fully live their mission. in Belize to his current role as Executive Direc-
Speaking out of her own experience as an educational tor for Maryknoll Lay Missioners, Ted Miles has
spent nearly 30 years exploring the social mission
administrator and conflict mediator, Ann Garrido will of the Church. Prior to arriving at Maryk noll, he
share a framework for understanding the conflicts pres- served for 12 years at Catholic Relief Services, coordinat-
ent in church life today and concrete practices to con- ing their youth and religious education outreach. Miles has
structively engage the tough conversations that need to presented in numerous diocesan, regional and international
be had. parish/school settings and in addition to published articles
he has developed educational, prayer and retreat materials.
8-13 THIRST AND HUNGER IN LUKE: WHAT CAN THE

THIRD GOSPEL TEACH US ABOUT JESUS’ VISION 8-17 A MINISTRY OF PRESENCE: ACCOMPANYING
FOR JUSTICE? THOSE WHO’VE SUFFERED THE DEATH OF A
Fr. Felix Just, SJ (see bio 2-10)
LOVED ONE TO HOMICIDE
In the wake of homicide, the thirst for justice experi-
The Gospel according to Luke devotes much more atten- enced by surviving family members and friends is over-
tion to themes of justice than any of the other Gospels, whelming, the depth of injury to the heart often seems
often using the imagery of food and drink, of meals and unbearable and the existence of a loving and merciful
parties. Since Luke’s Gospel is read on most Sundays God is often lost in the suffering. Accompanying those
of 2019 (Lectionary Year C), this workshop will explore whose loved one has been intentionally killed by an-
how Luke presents the teachings of Jesus related to hun- other requires the ability to be present in the darkness,
ger and thirst, wealth and poverty, war and peace, ra- to listen compassionately and to love without judgment.
cial and gender equality, and other themes of justice still It requires a deep connection to one’s own faith and an
highly relevant today. awareness of personal fears and limitations. This work-
shop will address ways to more effectively accompany
8-14 TRADITION AND THE THIRST FOR CHANGE the bereaved in their grief and minister to their needs.
Richard Lennan (see bio 5-16) Suzanne Elaine Neuhaus
The reference to “tradition” in the context of the Church Suzanne Neuhaus, a retired parole agent and
is often heard as code for why things cannot change. Victim Services Specialist, now lives in Yorba
“Tradition” seems to mandate the need to continue doing Linda, Calif., and serves as a consultant in re-
storative justice. Having been employed with the
what we’ve “always” done, and to do it in the way we’ve California Department of Corrections and Re-
always done it. Despite such attitudes, is it possible to habilitation for over 20 years, she served as a trainer for the
think of tradition as a stimulus for change? This work- Department of Corrections, the Office for Victims of Crime,
shop explores the ways to consider tradition as the work and the California Catholic Conference on Restorative Jus-
of the Holy Spirit leading us into the future, a future that tice. Neuhaus focuses on bereavement ministry and remains
will not be simply a repetition of the past or present. actively involved in youth and adult ministries in her church.
8-15 I’VE BEEN AT THIS A LONG TIME NOW 8-18 TECHNOLOGY EVANGELIZERS OF THE GOSPEL
Jesse Manibusan (see bio 2-15) Paul Sanfrancesco (see bio 3-22)
Many of us have been ministers for many years ... many, Like the original evangelists, today’s four technology
many years! The needs of ministers who have had long evangelizers offer ways to present the Gospel message
careers of ministry in the Church are very different than for different purposes to varied audiences. This session
those who are newer. Come experience a touch of inspi- introduces the four technology evangelizers making
ration, of healing, of invigoration and of hope. them your means for proclaiming Jesus Christ: You-
Tube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!
8-16 LIFE IS A MISSION
Pope Francis recently reminded that “every man and 8-19 ATHIRST IS MY SOUL FOR GOD: PRAYER AND
woman is a mission; that is the reason for our life on this CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
earth” (message from World Mission Day 2018). Embrac-
Sr. Kathleen Schipani, IHM, MEd (see bio 2-22)
ing this idea requires a profound shift in the principles and
practices that help us bear witness to love in a world that Created in God’s image, all children have a capacity to
cries out for love. Sponsored by Maryknoll Lay Mission- encounter God in deep and meaningful ways through
ers, an organization of lay women and men serving around prayer. This workshop will explore teaching prayers and

SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2019 •1:00 - 2:30 PM PERIOD 8
praying with children with learning disabilities and other 8-23 COUNTERING THE “FAKE NEWS” ABOUT RCIA
intellectual disabilities. Participants will discover ways Nick Wagner (see bio 3-25)
to awaken an intuitive awareness of God that leads to
prayer as well as adapt materials and strategies to en- Let’s get our facts straight. Neophytes do not disappear
hance teaching both formal and informal prayer. after Easter. Newly made Catholics are better at practic-
ing their faith than cradle Catholics. The Catholic Church
in the United States is not dying. And Catholics are actu-
8-20 WHOSE REFLECTION DO YOU SEE IN THE MIR- ally pretty good at evangelizing. Come discover why the
ROR? Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the Church’s best
Stacey Sumereau (see bio 6-24)
model for all catechesis.
Self-image issues rob many of us of the joy God intends
for us. In our beauty-obsessed culture it’s difficult to know 8-24 TRANSFORMING THE ORDINARY INTO THE EX-
our true worth. Despite finding success as a Broadway TRAORDINARY
performer, Stacey Sumereau struggled with self-image
Tracy Earl Welliver (see bio 6-25)
issues that led to an eating disorder. Through spiritual
healing, she came to true understanding of her God-given Stewardship as a way of life is about taking the ordinary
worth that enabled healthy relationships and lasting joy. gifts of an ordinary day and creating something extraor-
She learned to stop fearing the judgment of the world and dinary. It is about transformation and reclaiming our
to embrace her true identity as a daughter of God. Her baptism. These are characteristics that need cultivating
accessible and encouraging journey will provide the link in our lives to help us on this journey of transformation.
you need to see yourself as God sees you. We will discuss those characteristics and identify a path-
way toward mature discipleship and an overwhelming
life of generosity.
8-21 YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY IN 2019
AND BEYOND: WHAT AWAITS US? 8-25 MARY, OUR MOTHER: SPIRITUALITY THROUGH
Michael Theisen (see bio 2-23) A MOTHER’S EYES
In 2018, the Church in the United States experienced a Kate Williams (see bio 5-25)
tremendous focus on examining both the needs of young Motherhood takes many forms: child-bearer, teacher,
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people as well as our collective ministry to and with guide, a welcome space for God to live. Walk with the
youth and young adults. Much thought and input have women of Scripture to unfold the nourishing gifts of
been gleaned from the Fifth Encuentro, the National motherhood. How might we pray with Mary to be co-
Dialogue on Youth and Young Adults and the recent creators with God of God’s Kingdom here on Earth?
Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Dis-
cernment. What have we heard through these collective 8-70 GIA ĐÌNH LÀ LINH ẢNH CỦA LÒNG THƯƠNG
efforts and, more importantly, what does it mean for how XÓT
we accompany young people in faith? Let’s consider the
Giám Mục Louis Nguyễn Anh Tuấn (xem tiểu sử 2-70)
possibilities as we explore this future together.
Giảng khóa về Linh đạo về Gia đình, như là hình ảnh của
Thiên Chúa – Tình Yêu Lòng Thương Xót. Hành trình
8-22 DIGITAL DISCIPLESHIP: BECOMING CULTURAL nên thánh của Gia đình, Hội Thánh tại gia, phản chiếu
MYSTICS Lòng Thương Xót của Thiên Chúa như là cội nguồn của
How can we integrate our faith within a media culture? mọi gia tộc trên trời dưới đất. Hành trình ấy diễn ra qua
By becoming mystics! Through theological reflection những sinh hoạt thường nhật trong đời sống gia đình:
and critical inquiry through a media mindfulness meth- các bữa cơm gia đình, kinh nguyện gia đình, lao động,
odology, we can discover the needs of humanity present giải trí, và và đời sống phục vụ xã hội qua nghề nghiệp
in the art of pop culture. To become inculturated evange- và tông đồ bác ái.
lizers today, we are called to take a sacred look at what
is expressed in the culture about humanity’s longing for FAMILY: THE ICON OF THE DIVINE MERCY
that something more, for the supernatural, for God. Only Bishop Louis Nguyên Anh Tuan (see bio 2-70)
then can we be and propose the true joy of the Gospel. This session will focus on the spirituality of the family
Sr. Nancy Usselmann, FSP – the icon of Divine Merciful Love. The holiness of the
Sr. Nancy Usselmann, a Daughter of St. Paul, is family (the domestic church) reflects the Divine Mercy
Director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies of God, the source of all families in heaven and on Earth.
in Los Angeles. She is a national speaker, theo- This journey to holiness takes place through the every-
logian and retreat presenter who leads faith for- day activities in family life: family meals, family prayer,
mation workshops/catechesis days in dioceses work, recreation, service and charity.
across the state. Sr. Usselmann annually teaches an advanced
course in media literacy education. She is a film reviewer and
blogger for BeMediaMindful.org and author of the book “A
Sacred Look: Becoming Cultural Mystics.”

EVENTOS
¿QUE ES EL CONGRESO DE
EL CONGRESO DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA DE LOS ANGELES
EN ANAHEIM
Iniciado como un “Instituto” en
1956, nuestro evento se con
EDUCACION RELIGIOSA?
virtió en el “CCD Congress” y
ahora se conoce como el “Con
greso de Educación Religiosa.”
Desde 1970 hemos estado en el
el Centro de Convenciones de
Anaheim – cuando la Diócesis
de Orange todavía era parte de
Los Ángeles.
ACC NORTH ES SALA B
▲
El año pasado, el RECongress
estuvo entre los primeros
eventos que utilizo el nuevo
edificio ACC North. Este año,
hemos movido todos nuestros
eventos de la Sala B al 2° piso
del edificio ACC North. El Día
de la Juventud y los días para
adultos utilizaran la nueva
“Sala Norte.”
◄
DÍA DE LA JUVENTUD
El RECongress comienza el
jueves, 21 de marzo, con el “Día
de la Juventud,” el evento es de
alta energía. Es una oportunidad
para que los estudiantes – de las
secundarias – compartan una
mezcla de conferencias, liturg
ias y manifestaciones animadas.
(Vea las páginas 7-15.)
LITURGIAS EXHIBICIÓN DE ARTE ◄

▲
El RECongress anualmente of Venga a disfrutar de nuestra ex

rece una serie de liturgias de hibición. Cada año, el RECon
carácter diferente. Este año es gress presenta una exhibición de
taremos ofreciendo 14 liturg obras de arte, ya sea por un ar
ias eucarísticas que incluyen la tista local o una exhibición para
liturgia divina bizantina, misa sacar a la luz algunos temas ac
para los cristianos perseguidos, tuales e importantes de nuestros
para promover la armonía, y más días. Pase para ver y experimen
(en inglés, español y vietnamita). tar las presentaciones de este
(Consulte la página 22) año. (en el Lobby de la Arena)
SALA DE EXPOSICIONES ►
Una de las ventajas de inscri
birse en el RECongress es la
admisión a la Sala A – con más
de 250 compañías como exposi
tores, desde arte religioso hasta
música, desde editoriales hasta
instituciones educativas, y una
variedad de ministerios ar
quidiocesanos de Los Ángeles.
(De viernes a domingo)
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21 DE MARZO (DÍA DE LA JUVENTUD) Y 22-24 DE MARZO EVENTOS
CONFERENCISTAS ◄ ENTRETENIMIENTO
►
El RECongress ofrecerá con La admisión al RECongress
ferencias con temas que van incluye conciertos gratuitos du
desde el crecimiento personal, la rante el almuerzo y por la noche
música y temas espirituales – se presentados por los amados ar
ofrecen en tres idiomas: español, tistas del RECongress. Disfrute
inglés y vietnamita. Otra vez de la variedad de expresiones
este año nuestra asamblea ge musicales con sonidos y ritmos
neral será el sábado a las 8 am – de todo el mundo. Puedes en
una en español en la Sala Norte contrar música todo el día.
y otro en inglés en la Arena. (De viernes a domingo)
►
ESPACIO SAGRADO ◄
Pase algún tiempo en un lugar
ESCENARIO MUSICAL
Varios de los artistas que se pre
tranquilo, en oración ante el sentan en el RECongress han
Santísimo Sacramento, partici reservado un espacio de 20
pando en el sacramento de la minutos para participar en el es
reconciliación o experimente cenario musical (“Performance
el laberinto. Tenga en cuenta el Stage”) en el área del sureste de
nuevo sitio en ACC Norte: Es la Sala A. Ven y escucha duran
pacio Sagrado en Norte 151-152 te todo el día. Verifique el
y confesiones en Norte 153/156. horario de presentaciones.
(De jueves a domingo) (De viernes a domingo)
MUESTRA DE CINE ILUMINACIONES

► ►
En colaboración con el Centro
de Religión y Espiritualidad
de la universidad de Loyola
SAGRADAS
Una característica anual en el
Marymount, presentamos una RECongress es Iluminaciones
serie de ficción, documentales Sagradas: Una coreografía
y películas de dibujos anima mística de luz y sonido. Aquí,
dos, cuyos elementos temáticos Hna. Marie Tulacz, SND, incor
se basan en la Doctrina Social pora su más reciente fotografía
Católica, la espiritualidad y la de bellas artes y reflexión litúr
teología. (Viernes por la tarde) gica. (Sábado por la noche)
EVENTOS EN SALA A ◄ YenMÁS . . . Hay mucho más
Español
La sala de exposiciones (Sala el Congreso de Educación
A) es uno de los lugares más Religiosa de Los Ángeles, ya
lleno de vida del Congreso de sea que asistas solo al Día de
Educación Religiosa. Durante los Jovenes o participes todo el
el fin de semana asegúrate de fin de semana, encontrarás una
pasar el área de la Oficina de variedad de eventos consecu
Educación Religiosa (ORE) al tivos desde temprano hasta la
igual que el Centro Tecnológico noche. Asegúrate de participar
donde se llevará a cabo el chat en todo lo que se ofrece en el
el viernes. RECongress.
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HORARIO
JUEVES – 21 DE MARZO DE 2019
(Horario de Día de los Juventud en las páginas 8-9)
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Inscripción
VIERNES – 22 DE MARZO
7:00 am - 3:00 pm Inscripción (Prefunción Lobby)
8:30 - 9:30 am Ceremonia de Apertura y
Bienvenida (Arena)
10:00 - 11:30 am 1a Sesión de Conferencias
11:30 - 1:00 pm ALMUERZO
11:45 - 12:30 pm Música (Arena)
– M. Augustin y J. Angotti
Música (Sala Norte - 2o piso)
– WAL
1:00 - 2:30 pm 2a Sesión de Conferencias
5:15 pm Servicio de Oración y
Liturgias Eucarísticas
7:45 - 9:45 pm “Film Showcase” 2019
(Convenciones 201)
8:00 pm Concierto (Arena)
– Rev. Rob Galea
SÁBADO – 23 DE MARZO
7:30 am - 2:30 pm Inscripción TEMA DE REFLEXIÓN
7:50 am - 9:30 am Inglés (Arena)
El tema del RECongress para los días de los adultos brota del Evangelio Dominical en el que una
Alabanza matutina y
Asamblea General mujer Samaritana se encuentra a Jesús en un pozo. Su conversación abre nuevas posibilidades no
– (Sera anunciada) sólo para la mujer sino también para todo su pueblo, posibilidades para una nueva vida en Cristo.
Español (Sala Norte - 2o piso) La lectura tiene un significado especial en la vida de la Iglesia. Por muchos siglos esta lectura a
Alabanza matutina y acompañado a los que buscan ser iníciados en nuestra Iglesia. La imagen de saciar tu sed no con el
Asamblea General agua de la profundidad de la tierra si no con la del infinito amor y misericordia de Jesús es la que
– Hna. Norma Pimentel ha llamado a muchos a la fe y a la conversión.
10:00 - 11:30 am 4a Sesión de Conferencias Este tema también recuerda las enseñanzas de Jesús en las Bienaventuranzas a aquellos que están
10:30 am Primera Fila con el Arzobispo profundamente deseosos de justicia, es tan intenso su deseo que se siente como una sed y un hambre
Gómez (Sala A) persistente. En esto, somos llamados nuevamente a recurrir a Jesús quien es el que reconcilia toda
11:30 - 1:00 pm ALMUERZO la creación con Dios y a través de su muerte y Resurrección, envía al Espíritu a que despierte en
11:45 - 12:30 pm Música (Arena) nosotros el coraje y los dones necesarios para trabajar por la justicia y la paz.
– Sarah Hart y ValLimar Jansen
Música (Sala Norte - 2o piso) Nuestro tema, “Sed de Justicia,” no solo describe una condición del corazón si no que también
– John Burland, Michael significa el comenzar una conversación. Sed de Justicia, ¿Qué estoy dispuesto a hacer para ayudar
Mangan, Andrew Chinn y a construir el reino de Dios? ¿Cómo responderás?
James Wahl – P. Christopher Bazyouros
1:00 - 2:30 pm 5a Sesión de Conferencias Director, Oficina de Educación Religiosa
5:15 pm Servicios de Oración y ¿QUÉ ES EL CONGRESO DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA?
Liturgias Eucarísticas El Congreso de Educación Religiosa de Los Ángeles es el evento más grande de su clase en los
8:00 pm Concierto (Arena) Estados Unidos. Su objetivo continúa siendo el de ofrecer capacitación y formación espiritual a
– ValLimar Jansen aquellas personas involucradas en el ministerio catequético y otros ministerios relacionados con la
8:30 pm Iluminaciones Sagradas 2019 catequesis. Hoy en día, sin embargo, el RECongress va más allá de la formación de los educadores
(Convenciones 213) religiosos. Este RECongress congrega a más de 40,000 participantes durante los cuatro días en
9:00 pm Oración taizé que se celebra, ofreciendo 300 conferencias con una amplia gama de temas sobre la espiritualidad,
(Convenciones 303)
música religiosa, desarrollo personal, estudios bíblicos y catequesis.
9:00 pm - 12:00 Baile para jovenes (Marriott)
Regístrese ya a este enriquecedor fin de semana, vital para el crecimiento y formación de ministros
DOMINGO – 24 DE MARZO de la iglesia. Complete el formulario de inscripción que se encuentra en la parte interna de la con
7:00 am Rosario (Convenciones 303) traportada de este cuaderno. También puede visitarnos en el internet en www.RECongress.org; allí
8:00 - 11:00 am Inscripción puede usar su tarjeta de crédito para pagar su inscripción.
8:00 - 9:30 am Liturgia Eucarística
(Arena) LUGAR Y PRECIO
10:00 - 11:30 am 7a Sesión de Conferencias El Congreso de Educación Religiosa se lleva a cabo en las instalaciones del Centro de Convenciones
11:30 - 1:00 pm ALMUERZO de Anaheim, ubicado en 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, California, al Sur de Disneyland y
11:45 - 12:30 pm Música (Arena) Disney California Adventure.
– M. Roger Holland II
Música (Sala Norte - 2o piso) COSTO: $75 (antes del 22 de febrero, 2019); $85 (después del 22 de febrero, 2019). El costo de
– Jesse Manibusan y inscripción cubre la admisión a todos los eventos: exposiciones, conciertos, liturgias de los tres días
Tom Kendzia y a las conferencias (debe de presentar sus boletos de inscripción para entrar a éstas).
1:00 - 2:30 pm 8a Sesión de Conferencias NOTA: Si no ha enviado su formulario de inscripción antes del 1 de marzo del 2019, inscribase
3:30 pm Liturgia Eucarística (Arena) por internet o en el Centro de Convenciones. Inscripciones por internet se cerraran a las 9 am el
domingo del RECongress.

BIENVENIDO
MENSAJE DEL ARZOBISPO DE LOS ANGELES
Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo,
En nombre de toda la familia de Dios de la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles, ¡quiero darles la
bienvenida a nuestro Congreso de Educación Religiosa 2019!
El tiempo que pasaremos juntos da inicio con nuestro Día anual de la Juventud. El tema de este año
es “Trust! God’s Gotchu” (¡Confía en el apoyo de Dios!”). Todos los años espero con alegría este día
ya que es un buen momento para orar, rendir culto a Dios, pasar tiempo con nuestros jóvenes y
llamarlos a un amor más profundo por Jesucristo.
El tema que nos reúne en los días del RECongress dedicados a los adultos es “Sed de Justicia.”
Y, por supuesto, en este tema escuchamos la promesa que nuestro Señor nos hace en el Sermón de la Montaña:
“Bienaventurados los que tienen hambre y sed de justicia.” En las Escrituras, justicia quiere decir “rectitud” u honestidad.
Las cosas son honestas o simplemente justas cuando son como Dios quiere que sean.
Nacemos con una sed dentro de nosotros: la sed de santidad, de amor y de misericordia, la sed de una sociedad que
refleje las hermosas intenciones de Dios para la creación. Así es como Dios nos llama a vivir: caminando con Jesús,
creciendo en santidad, y buscando su Reino a través de las obras de justicia para con los pobres y los vulnerables.
De lo que todos tenemos sed es de Jesucristo. Somos como la mujer de Samaria que se encuentra con Jesús en el pozo y le
pide: “Dame de esta agua, para no volver a tener sed.”
Y Jesús anhela darnos el don de Dios, el agua viva que nos da la vida eterna. Así como nosotros tenemos sed, Jesús
también la tiene. Sus últimas palabras en la cruz son palabras que expresan un deseo: “Tengo sed.”
Le pido a Dios que estos días sean un tiempo de renovación para todos ustedes. Que sean más conscientes de la sed que
Jesús tiene de su amor y que renueven su deseo de seguirlo en la búsqueda de la santidad en su vida y de la justicia en
nuestro mundo.
En sus oraciones de este fin de semana, les pido que por favor recen por mí y por nuestro ministerio aquí en la
Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles. Los encomiendo a todos al corazón amoroso de Nuestra Santísima Madre María.
+ José H. Gómez
Arzobispo de Los Ángeles
UN MENSAJE DEL DIRECTOR DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA

Queridos amigos en Cristo,
¡Me llena de alegría darles la bienvenida al Congreso de Educación Religiosa de Los Ángeles 2019!
El crecer en California me ha acostumbrado a los esfuerzos para conservar el agua. El agua es un
Español
recurso precioso y el vivir sequías prolongadas nos hace preguntarnos a menudo si habrá algún
cambio, si algo mejorará: ¿Habrá suficiente para todos? Siempre debemos ser buenos administradores
de las numerosas bendiciones que recibimos de Dios, que incluye este magnífico planeta. También
anhelamos el día cuando no tengamos que contar cada gota. Esta experiencia de escasez, de no tener
suficiente, establece el contexto para nuestros temas, “Trust! God’s Gotchu” y “Sed de Justicia.” Se
refieren a nuestros límites: nuestro fracaso en confiar en la providencia de Dios, nuestro fracaso en
vivir justamente con Dios y con nuestros vecinos. También se refieren a la abundancia de Dios: donde
hay temor y duda, Dios trae fe y esperanza; donde se anhela el fin del sufrimiento y la injusticia, Dios
nos libera del pecado y de la muerte.
Jesús le dice a la mujer samaritana: “El que beba del agua que yo le daré no volverá a tener sed
jamás.” Venimos a Dios, deseando ser llenados de su Espíritu Santo, un espíritu de paz, un espíritu de
alegría. Los invitamos a buscar a Dios, que satisface todo anhelo, aquí en el Congreso de Educación
Religiosa. En nuestras sesiones, liturgias, tiempo de oración y de estar en comunidad, abrimos
nuestros corazones y, como una jarra vacía, esperamos ser llenados por el agua viva que es Jesucristo.
Esperamos verlos aquí y compartir este bendito tiempo juntos. Compartan la alegría y traigan a un
amigo. Que Dios los bendiga abundantemente.
Sinceramente,
Rev. Christopher Bazyouros

Director, Oficina de Educación Religiosa

BIENVENIDO
MENSAJE DE LAS COORDINADORAS DEL RECONGRESS
Queridos amigos y amigas:
Tenemos la gran alegría de darles una cálida bienvenida a este extraordinario evento anual de cuatro días: El Congreso de Educación
Religiosa de Los Ángeles 2019. El RECongress comienza con una reunión dinámica de nuestros jóvenes con el tema: “Trust! God’s
Gotchu.” Puedes leer más detalles sobre el tema y los demás eventos del Día de los Juventud en las páginas 7-15 de esta guía.
El fin de semana continúa, inspirado por el tema de los días adultos – “Sed de Justicia” | “Thirsting for Justice” | “Khát Khao Công
Lý” – pueden esperar conferencias excepcionales ofrecidos en varios idiomas por algunos de los mejores presentadores nacionales
e internacionales. Habrá una variedad de oportunidades de oración litúrgica para poder orar y reflexionar. Únanse a nosotros
para disfrutar de increíbles conciertos, exposiciones de arte inspiradoras y la alegría de aprender más acerca de nuestras diversas
comunidades en la exhibición multicultural. El Espacio Sagrado, junto con el Sacramento de la Reconciliación, se ofrecerá como un
tiempo para la oración y la renovación. Además, asegúrense de tomarse el tiempo para visitar la Sala de Exposiciones. No se pierdan
la oportunidad de escuchar a una variedad de músicos que se presentarán durante el día en el escenario de la Sala de Exposiciones.
¡Estas son solo algunas de las muchas atracciones que los esperan!
Las descripciones de los conferencias, listados de eventos, información sobre alojamiento, instrucciones de registro por internet y
correo están incluidas en la Guía de Registro y se actualizan regularmente en nuestro sitio web en www.RECongress.org. Pueden
obtener información adicional mandando un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llamando a la oficina general del
RECongress al (213) 637-7348.
Al ser una reunión internacional, el RECongress también es una oportunidad maravillosa para renovar amistades y conocer personas
de todo el mundo. Si conocen a otras personas que creen que pueden enriquecerse participando en el RECongress, compartan con
ellos sus experiencias y extiendan una invitación personal para que nos acompañen el fin de semana. ¡Nos encantaría verlos!
Para aquellos que no puedan estar con nosotros en Anaheim, recuerden que nuestro evento está disponible a través de nuestra
transmisión en vivo en www.RECongress.org/Live.
De nuevo, esperamos darles la bienvenida personalmente en nuestro RECongress 2019.
Paulette Smith Jan Pedroza

Directora Asociada Coordinadora de Programación
Coordinadora de Eventos Coordinadora de Programa de Pre-Escolar
MENSAJE DEL COORDINADOR DE MINISTERIOS CATEQUÉTICOS

Hermanas y hermanos, queremos compartir con ustedes nuestra alegría de volver a encontrarnos una vez más en este evento anual.
El tema de nuestro RECongress, “Sed de Justicia,” resuena permanentemente en todas las épocas de la humanidad, y está plasmado
como el hilo que teje la realidad de los pueblos en las sagradas escrituras. Aunque buscamos (y debemos encontrar) mejoras
concretas para el bien común, la “justicia” es más que un resultado político o social. Más bien, es una lucha constante por la cual
vamos construyendo el Reino de Dios. La justicia es un proceso por el cual vamos humanizándonos con cada actitud y cada acción
que nos transforma para ver en cada persona el rostro sagrado de Dios. La justicia es una evolución en la que vamos haciéndonos
conscientes de estar intrínsecamente ligados a la creación, comprendida como la exteriorización de Dios. Es por ello, que la sed por
la justicia es el camino que todo ser humano, y todo cristiano en particular, debe recorrer todos los días de su vida, especialmente
nosotros, personas catequistas y ministros de la palabra.
El RECongress también es una magnífica oportunidad para que las personas catequistas utilicen los talleres presentados para su
formación continua en busca de la recertificación básica y avanzada. Para obtener un formulario de recertificación, por favor visiten
nuestra página www.la-archdiocese.org/org/ore, o envíen un correo electrónico a: [email protected].
Les invitamos pues, a preparar nuestros corazones para continuar la lucha de incontables testigos amantes de la paz y la justicia. No
vengan solos. Inviten a otras personas, especialmente a las que nunca han venido al Congreso de Educación Religiosa – el camino de
la fe se hace en comunidad.
En Cristo nuestra paz,
Dione L. Grillo
Coordinador de la Formación de Catequistas

Giovanni O. Perez Campos

Coordinadora de la Formación de Catequistas

EVENTOS
¡Adultos Jóvenes en el RECongress 2019!
Un ministerio para y desde los jóvenes de 18 a 39 años, casados y solteros
El Congreso de Educación Religiosa ofrece numerosas oportunidades para promover
y capacitar a los adultos jóvenes en este vibrante ministerio. Este fin de semana es una
excelente ocasión para que ellos renueven y revigoricen su vida espiritual y su compromiso
en nuestra iglesia. Los adultos jóvenes están especialmente invitados a participar y compartir
los diferentes momentos de oración, música, ambiente y alegría durante el RECongress.
Acompáñanos en la variedad de experiencias orientadas principalmente para ellos.
BAILE PARA ADULTOS JÓVENES

Sábado, 23 de marzo, 9:00 pm - medianoche
Costo: $7 por persona
Mantén el sábado en la noche el ambiente del RECongress. Nuestros
DJs pondrán el ambiente y tomaran peticiones para que te “Levantes”
y que te la pases increíble. Son bienvenidos los adultos jóvenes de
18 a 39 años. Se requiere identificación con fotografía para entrar. Se
venderan bebidas y tendremos una estación de agua de cortesía. NO
se admitirán botellas ni contenedores de agua al entrar.
TE INVITAMOS A CONSIDERAR ESTAS CONFERENCIAS PARA ADULTOS JÓVENES

Las siguientes conferencias abarcarán los temas de formación psicológica Dr. Charlotte McCorquodale
y espiritual de los adultos jóvenes. Extendemos una invitación particular a 1-14* The Future of Learning in the Digital Culture and Its Implications for
todos ellos y a quienes sirven en este ministerio. Sugerimos también la lectura Faith Formation
de esta guía para una selección de conferencias que respondan a sus necesi 5-20* Being a Listening Church: Engaging Your Community in the National
dades e intereses. (Las conferencias con un asterisco serán grabadas.) Dialogue
Leisa Anslinger Leonardo Monguí Casas, MA
3-02* A Vision for Conversion: Leading for Change in Your Life and Your 6-56* Acompañar a los jóvenes al estilo de Jesús
Parish 7-56* La pedagogía de Jesús clave de la evangelización a los jóvenes
8-02* Is Your Parish Ready to Grow Young? Katie Prejean McGrady
Chris de Silva 1-17* The Synod on Youth: Why It Matters and What We Must Do
2-07 Becoming Bridge Builders: Imagining a Theology of Welcome for a Paul Sanfrancesco
Changing Church 3-22* Social Media and Digital Catholic Leadership
Español
Katie Diller, Fr. Michael Martin y Rosie Shawver 8-18* Technology Evangelizers of the Gospel
4-02* Mission Drives Schedule, and Money Follows Mission Luis Soto
5-02* Rethinking Retreats and Small Groups 1-59* Líderes y discípulos: Misioneros al estilo de Jesús
6-02* Transitioning Beyond Campus Ministry 5-58* Generosos y Co-responsables: Stewardship con Hispanos
Dr. Michael DiPaolo Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, PhD
6-07* Contemplative Dating 1-22* How to Make a Convincing Case for the Pro-Life Movement – Espe
Fr. David Dwyer, CSP cially for Young People
4-08* What Our Young Adults Are Thirsting For 7-22* Science and the Shroud of Turin: New Evidence of Jesus’ Resurrec
tion
Tom East
3-07* Reimagining Confirmation Ministry with Youth Héctor Tabares Ramírez
6-08* Sharing Faith as Parents of Young Adults – Let’s Talk 5-59* ¿Qué significa como Iglesia acompañar, formar y ser líder con y para
los jóvenes hoy?
Dr. Marco Elias-Juarez
7-58* ¿Estamos siendo acompañados, formados y enviados por el Maestro?
2-55* Esperanza y sanación: Los estragos que están causando las enferme
Iniciativas de liderazgo misión para un mundo agitado
dades mentales en nuestra sociedad y como ser portadores de espe
ranza Michael Theisen
8-53* De una vida ordinaria, a una vida extraordinaria 2-23* Moments, Missions and Milestones: Three Things Every Family
Needs to Grow Their Domestic Church
Ricardo Grzona
8-21* Youth and Young Adult Ministry in 2019 and Beyond: What Awaits
4-54* Catequista: Discípulo y misionero con la justicia
Us?
7-55* Justicia social – Requerimiento de los jóvenes
Dr. Dora Tobar Mensbrugghe
Douglas Leal
4-57* Menos adrenalina y más oxitocina: La química de la espiritualidad
1-13* What is Spirituality? Do I Need Some? Where Do I Get It?
hoy
5-14* #PrayingWithHashtags
6-58* Formas prácticas para educar a los hijos
Sergio Lopez
Rev. Augustino Torres, CFR
1-56* La pastoral juvenil: Lío y renovación de la Iglesia
2-58* La liturgia, la misa y la inclusión de la cultura latina
7-15* Upgrading Your Ministry Tool Box: A Community Organizer’s Ap
4-58* Repara mi casa: Jóvenes adultos, San Francisco y la reforma de la
proach to Youth Ministry
Iglesia

ÍNDICE
Alarcón, Rev. Carlos............................... 5-53*, 8-52* Monguí Casas, Leonardo.......................... 6-56*, 7-56*
Alcántara Mendoza, Rev. Rogelio................ 2-52*, 6-51* Murua, Marcelo..................................... 3-54*, 6-57*
Angulo, Katherine................................... 3-52* Narro, Victor......................................... 3-55*
Arango, Andrés..................................... 2-53*, 4-52* Neeley, Rev. Peter.................................. 3-56*, 4-53*
Bañuelas, Mons. Arturo............................ 5-51* Ocegueda Juárez, María Elena................... 5-55*, 8-51*
Busse, Rev. Brendan............................... 3-53* Pajuelo Vázquez, Rev. Daniel.................... 3-57*, 7-57*
Cano Valero, Dra. Julia............................ 6-53*, 7-52* Palazzi, Prof. Felix.................................. 3-58*, 4-55*
Cavazos-González, Prof. Gilberto................ 5-52*, 7-07* Palomo de Fernández, Constanza............... 3-51*
Chávez Sánchez, Canónigo Dr. Eduardo....... 1-51*, 6-52* Rayas, Dra. Veronica.............................. 6-22*, 8-57*
Clarke, Rev. Jim.................................... 5-06*, 7-53* Reid, Hna. Bárbara................................. 4-56*, 6-23*
Dávila, Dra. María Teresa......................... 1-52*, 5-53* Rodríguez Zambrana, Rev. Domingo............ 2-51*, 5-57*
DeAnda, Dra. Neomi............................... 2-54*, 6-54*
Romero, Mario...................................... 1-58*
Díaz, Iván ............................................ 1-53*, 5-09*
Ruhi-López, Angelique............................. 2-21*, 5-56*
Ductrám, Dr. Peter.................................. 1-54*, 6-55*
Santamaría, Carmen............................... 2-21*, 5-56*
Early Childhood Board ............................ 5-54*
Soto, Luis ............................................ 1-59*, 5-58*
Elias-Juarez, Dr. Marco............................ 2-55*, 8-53*
Fernández, Santiago............................... 3-51*, 7-54 Stauring, Javier..................................... 2-57*
Flecha Andrés, Rev. José-Román................ 1-55*, 4-51* Tabares Ramírez, Héctor.......................... 5-59*, 7-58*
Garcia, Rev. David.................................. 2-56* Tobar Mensbrugghe, Dra. Dora................... 4-57*, 6-58*, 8-52*
Gifford, Rebecca.................................... 3-53* Torres, Rev. Augustino............................. 2-58*, 4-58*
Grzona, Ricardo.................................... 4-54*, 7-55* Trujillo, Yunuen..................................... 5-53*, 8-52*
Hicks, Paul.......................................... 5-13*, 8-54* Valenzuela, Victor.................................. 4-22*, 7-59*
Johnson, Maria Morera............................ 6-21*, 8-55* Vega, Rev. Richard................................. 3-59*
Kennedy, Rev. Michael............................ 2-57* Velez Caro, Dra. Olga.............................. 4-59*, 8-58*
Lassalle-Klein, Dr. Robert......................... 4-15*, 8-56* Walgenbach, Greg.................................. 3-53*
Lopez, Sergio....................................... 1-56*, 7-15* Yzaguirre, Dr. John................................. 7-51*
Medina, Dr. J. Antonio.............................. 1-57* Zuniga, Douglas.................................... 2-59*
y * sesiones grabadas disponibles a la venta
ALABANZA MATUTINA Y ASAMBLEA GENERAL
Convention Sala Norte (2o piso) – Sábado, 7:50-9:30 am
Hna. Norma Pimentel, MJ
“Saciando la sed de Jesus”
Comenzando con la escritura, el movimiento y la canción (dirigida por Santiago Fernández), la hermana Norma Pimentel,
Directora Ejecutiva de Caridades Católicas del Valle del Río Grande en Texas, reflexionará sobre la sed de Jesús usando el
Pimentel pasaje evangélico de la mujer Samaritana. Ella compartirá cómo esto se refleja en nuestra propia sed de justicia. Terminará
compartiendo cómo su comunidad local está saciando esta sed, acogiendo a familias inmigrantes e invitando a otros a hacer lo mismo.
CATEGORÍAS
Adolescentes 2-53* 1-54* 4-54* 1-55* 1-56* Liderazgo Parroquial Pre-escolar
7-59* 2-56* 7-56* 1-57* 2-57* 3-57* 1-52* 1-57* 1-59* 2-53* 2-56* 5-54*
Catequesis 6-57* 7-57* 3-58* 4-58* 5-58* 2-58* 3-52* 3-53* 5-58* 5-59* Perspectivo Hispano
1-54* 1-55* 1-58* 2-58* 2-59* 8-58* 1-59* 3-59* 7-59* 7-58* 1-57* 2-54* 2-58* 5-58* 6-54*
3-51* 3-54* 3-59* 4-51* 4-54* Familia/Clases para Padres Liturgia Primaria
5-54* 5-55* 6-55* 6-57* 7-59* 2-51* 7-51* 5-54* 5-56* 5-57* 2-59* 7-54
8-51* 8-57* 8-57* 6-58* 2-59*
Moralidad Problemas de las mujeres
Crecimiento y Desarrollo Humano Formación para Adultos
1-55* 3-56* 4-51* 4-53* 2-54* 4-56* 4-59* 6-54* 7-52*
1-53* 2-51* 2-55* 3-55* 4-52* 1-54* 2-51* 2-55* 3-51* 3-55*
4-57* 5-55* 5-57* 5-59* 6-53* 4-58* 5-52* 5-53* 5-53* 5-55*
Mariología 8-56*
6-56* 6-58* 7-51* 7-53* 7-58* 5-57* 6-53* 6-58* 7-51* 7-53* 1-51* 6-54* Sacramentos
8-51* 7-54 8-51* 8-52* Medios de Comunicación 3-52*
Eclesiología Homosexualidad 3-57* 7-57* Sexualidad Humana
2-53* 4-59* 6-52* 6-55* 5-53* 8-52* Ministerio de cárceles 5-56*
Escrituras Iniciación Cristiana 2-57* Stewardship
1-58* 3-54* 4-56* 5-53* 6-56* 3-59* Necesidades Especiales 8-54*
7-56* 8-52* 8-55* Key (Sp) *
Inmigración 6-55* Tecnología
Espiritualidad
3-56* 4-53* 5-51* 7-55* 8-55* Oración 3-57* 7-57*
1-51* 1-53* 3-51* 3-54* 3-55*
3-58* 4-51* 4-52* 4-55* 4-57* Jóvenes Adolescentes 1-53* 2-52* 6-51* Key (Sp)* Temas de la Vida
4-59* 5-51* 5-52* 6-52* 6-54* 8-56* 8-57* Paz y Justicia 1-52* 2-55* 3-53* 4-55* 5-56*
6-57* 7-53* 7-54 8-53* 8-54* Jóvenes Adultos 1-52* 1-56* 2-56* 2-57* 3-53* 6-53* 7-52* 8-53*
8-55* 8-56* 8-58* 1-56* 1-59* 3-52* 4-57* 4-58* 3-56* 4-53* 4-54* 4-56* 5-51* Teología
Evangelización 5-59* 6-56* 7-55* 7-56* 7-58* 5-52* 5-53* 7-55* 8-54* 8-58* 1-58* 2-52* 2-54* 3-58* 4-55*
1-51* 6-51* 2-52* 4-52* 6-52* 8-53* Key (Sp)* 6-51*

Las sesiones en color son en la Sala Norte (2o piso) CONFERENCIAS
SESIÓN 1 – 10:00 - 11:30 AM SESIÓN 2 – 1:00 - 2:30 PM SESIÓN 3 – 3:00 - 4:30 PM
1-51 La verdad de Guadalupe (*) 2-51 Las siete tentaciones en búsqueda de la 3-51 ¡Convergencias divinas, amistades santas!
- Canónigo Dr. Eduardo Chávez Sánchez justicia (*) – Santos famosos que eran amigos (*) -
1-52 Cristo afuera de las puertas: Atendiendo el - Rev. Domingo Rodríguez Zambrana Santiago Fernández y Constanza Palomo
2-52 La llamada oración de “sanación del árbol de Fernández
llamado a la justicia personal, comunitaria
genealógico”: Distinción entre influencias, 3-52 ¿Que están esperando nuestros jóvenes
estructural (*) - Dra. María Teresa Dávila durante la preparación para el sacramento
pecados y maldiciones intergeneracionales
VIERNES, 22 DE MARZO
1-53 Un corazón nuevo: La gracia sanadora del (*) - Rev. Rogelio Alcántara Mendoza de la confirmación? (*) - Katherine Angulo
perdón (*) - Iván Díaz 2-53 Expandiendo el fuego por medio de nuestra 3-53 Caminando con el inmigrante: Estrategias
1-54 Siete herramientas prácticas para los santos transformación (*) - Andrés Arango efectivas para las parroquias (*) - Rev.
del nuevo milenio (*) - Dr. Peter Ductrám 2-54 Teologías latina feminista y mujerista (*) Brendan Busse, Rebecca Gifford y Greg
- Dra. Neomi DeAnda Walgenbach
1-55 ¿Tú que es lo que crees? (*) 3-54 Sedientos de justicia, una espiritualidad
- Rev. José-Román Flecha Andrés 2-55 Esperanza y sanación: Los estragos que
están causando las enfermedades mentales para ser discípulos de Jesús en el siglo XXI
1-56 La pastoral juvenil: Lío y renovación de la en nuestra sociedad y como ser portadores (*) - Marcelo Murua
Iglesia (*) - Sergio Lopez de esperanza (*) - Dr. Marco Elias-Juarez 3-55 Conectando con su espiritualidad católica a
1-57 Los retos y oportunidades de la iglesia hoy 2-56 Misioneros desde la parroquia hasta el través de “SoulCollage” (*) - Victor Narro
(*) - Dr. J. Antonio Medina mundo (*) - Rev. David Garcia 3-56 Nuestros valores en la línea (*)
2-57 Esperanza y sanación – Practicas restaura- - Rev. Peter Neeley
1-58 La formación del Evangelio de Juan (*) tivas y el Papa Francisco (*) 3-57 El camino del éxito cristiano en YouTube
- Mario Romero - Rev. Michael Kennedy y Javier Stauring (*) - Rev. Daniel Pajuelo Vázquez
1-59 Líderes y discípulos: Misioneros al estilo 2-58 La liturgia, la misa y la inclusión de la 3-58 Apocalipsis: Un libro de testimonio y
de Jesús (*) - Luis Soto cultura latina (*) - Rev. Augustino Torres esperanza (*) - Prof. Felix Palazzi
2-59 Vivamos la Cuaresma con creatividad (*) 3-59 El catecumenado y la evangelización (*)
- Douglas Zuniga - Rev. Richard Vega
SESIÓN 4 – 10:00 - 11:30 AM SESIÓN 5 – 1:00 - 2:30 PM SESIÓN 6 – 3:00 - 4:30 PM

4-51 ¿Cómo buscar hoy a Jesús? (*) 5-51 Guadalupe, migración y justicia social 6-51 La llamada oración de “sanación del árbol
- Rev. José-Román Flecha Andrés (*) - Mons. Arturo Bañuelas genealógico”: Praxis pastoral y doctrina
4-52 Nuevos movimientos impulsados por el 5-52 Liberando la espiritualidad (*) que subyace (*)
Espíritu Santo (*) - Andrés Arango - Prof. Gilberto Cavazos-González - Rev. Rogelio Alcántara Mendoza
5-53 Ética católica con respecto a la aceptación 6-52 La imagen del amor (*)
4-53 Justicia e inmigración (*) de personas que son LGBTQ en nuestras - Canónigo Dr. Eduardo Chávez Sánchez
SÁBADO, 23 DE MARZO
- Rev. Peter Neeley parroquias y ministerios (*)

4-54 Catequista: Discípula y misionera con la - Dra. María Teresa Dávila, Yunuen Tru 6-53 Personas en busca de la verdad en un mundo
justicia (*) - Ricardo Grzona jillo y Rev. Carlos Alarcón de engaños y mentiras (*)
5-54 Compartiendo el mensaje de Dios con la - Dra. Julia Cano Valero
4-55 María: Madre y hermana nuestra en tiempos
difíciles (*) - Prof. Felix Palazzi familia, los amigos y la comunidad (*) 6-54 María, la leche materna y las devociones
- Early Childhood Board populares (*) - Dra. Neomi DeAnda
4-56 Sed de Justicia: Perspectivas bíblicas (*)
- Hna. Bárbara Reid 5-55 De la plenitud de la persona, al compromiso 6-55 ¡Hacia un acompañamiento de todos las
con la justicia (*) hijas e hijos de Dios! (*)
4-57 Menos adrenalina y más oxitocina: La - María Elena Ocegueda Juárez - Dr. Peter Ductrám
química de la espiritualidad hoy (*) 5-56 ¿Qué enseña la Iglesia católica sobre la
- Dra. Dora Tobar Mensbrugghe 6-56 Acompañar a los jóvenes al estilo de Jesús
tecnología reproductiva? (*) - Angelique (*) - Leonardo Monguí Casas
4-58 Repara mi casa: Jóvenes adultos, San Ruhi-López y Carmen Santamaría
Francisco y la reforma de la Iglesia (*) 5-57 Posibles comportamientos injustos en la 6-57 10 claves para vivir la santidad con sed de
- Rev. Augustino Torres familia (*) justicia (*) - Marcelo Murua
4-59 Por una sociedad justa con las mujeres (*) - Rev. Domingo Rodríguez Zambrana 6-58 Formas prácticas para educar a los hijos
Español
- Dra. Olga Velez Caro 5-58 Generosos y Co-responsables: Stewardship (*) - Dra. Dora Tobar Mensbrugghe
con Hispanos (*) - Luis Soto
5-59 ¿Qué significa como Iglesia acompañar,
formar y ser líder con y para los jóvenes
hoy? (*) - Héctor Tabares Ramírez
SESIÓN 7 – 10:00 - 11:30 AM SESIÓN 8 – 1:00 - 2:30 PM

7-51 Como ser una familia más feliz (*) 8-51 ¡La dicha de los que tienen “sed de justicia”!
- Dr. John Yzaguirre (*) - María Elena Ocegueda Juárez
7-52 Peligros que acechan a la mujer por el hecho 8-52 Cómo el Evangelio cobra vida a través de
de serlo (*) - Dra. Julia Cano Valero las comunidades vulnerables (*)
7-53 Hombres y mujeres – Unidos por la justicia - Rev. Carlos Alarcón, Yunuen Trujillo y
DOMINGO, 24 DE MARZO
(*) - Rev. Jim Clarke Dra. Dora Tobar Mensbrugghe

7-54 El canto en semana santa y la solemnidad 8-53 De una vida ordinaria, a una vida extra
progresiva - Santiago Fernández ordinaria (*)
7-55 Justicia social – Requerimiento de los - Dr. Marco Elias-Juarez
jóvenes (*) - Ricardo Grzona 8-54 Ecología integral: Ser católico en un planeta
7-56 La pedagogía de Jesús clave de la evange pequeño (*) - Paul Hicks
lización a los jóvenes (*) 8-55 Los súpers y los santos: En búsqueda de a la
- Leonardo Monguí Casas virtud heroica (*) - Maria Morera Johnson
7-57 Claves para la evangelización en internet 8-56 Jesucristo el migrante: Cristología con
(*) - Rev. Daniel Pajuelo Vázquez textual y los signos de los tiempos (*)
7-58 ¿Estamos siendo acompañados, formados - Dr. Robert Lassalle-Klein
y enviados por el Maestro? Iniciativas de 8-57 Inspirando a la juventud “iGen” como
liderazgo y misión para un mundo agitado discípulos misioneros (*)
(*) - Héctor Tabares Ramírez - Dra. Veronica Rayas
7-59 Catequesis de misericordia (*) 8-58 El cuidado de la casa común como un
- Victor Valenzuela compromiso de justicia (*)
- Dra. Olga Velez Caro

SESIÓN 1 10:00 - 11:30 AM • VIERNES, 22 DE MARZO
1-51 LA VERDAD DE GUADALUPE 15). No podemos vivir en paz sin la reconciliación, y

SALA NORTE (2o piso) las heridas del pasado continuaran lastimándonos. La
única forma de renovar nuestro corazón es a través del
El acontecimiento Guadalupano es el modelo de la
perdón, y cuando esperamos demasiado, todo se vuelve
evangelización perfectamente in culturada, que es el
más difícil. ¡Este es el momento de perdonar!
encuentro de Dios por medio de su madre, Santa María
de Guadalupe, Madre de la Vida Sagrada. Su contexto Iván Díaz
histórico y su verdad trascendente, su actualidad y la Iván Díaz es compositor, educador y conferencista
gran fuerza del amor que tanto necesita el ser humano. de Oregon Catholic Press. Es Director Musical de
Ella sabe tomar lo bueno y verdadero y llevarlo a la la Iglesia San Francisco de Sales en Miami Beach,
plenitud del verdadero y total amor. Florida; Director del Coro National Catholic Youth
Conference, y Director de Coros Juveniles en Bro-
Canónigo Dr. Eduardo Chávez Sánchez ward County Schools en Florida. Ha aparecido en EWTN y Jesus
Dr. Eduardo Chávez, nació en la Ciudad de Méxi- Christ Network. Su producción musical incluye “Honor y Gloria
co, fue ordenado por la Arquidiócesis de México. a Él” y “Vive tu Fe,” y su “Discípulos Misioneros” fue inspirada
Trabajó con éxito como Postulador de la Causa de en el V Encuentro de Pastoral Hispana en Estados Unidos con
Canonización de San Juan Diego. Es cofundador su más reciente canción, “Nuestra Alegria/Our Joy,” fue elegida
del Instituto Superior de Estudios Guadalupanos, como el himno oficial de los jóvenes.
y es Canónigo de la Basílica de Guadalupe, en donde continúa
su trabajo como Director del Instituto Superior de Estudios
Guadalupanos, así como Asesor Cultural de la Basílica de Gua- 1-54 SIETE HERRAMIENTAS PRÁCTICAS PARA LOS
dalupe. Ha publicado más de 38 obras, especialmente sobre el SANTOS DEL NUEVO MILENIO
tema de la Virgen de Guadalupe. El Papa Francisco, en su tercera exhortación apostólica,
Gaudete et Exsultate, nos hace un llamado a la santidad
y sostiene que ésta es tan diversa y hermosa como la
1-52 CRISTO AFUERA DE LAS PUERTAS: ATEN humanidad misma. En esta sesión, dialogaremos sobre
DIENDO EL LLAMADO A LA JUSTICIA PERSON- siete herramientas concretas para la santidad como cate
AL, COMUNITARIA ESTRUCTURAL quistas del nuevo milenio. Procuraremos encarnarlo en
“Y para hacer sentir al otro acogido, amado, perdonado el contexto actual teniendo en cuenta sus riesgos, los en
y alentado, la Iglesia debe tener las puertas abiertas para emigos sutiles, desafíos y oportunidades en el proceso de
que todos puedan entrar. Y nosotros debemos salir por acompañamiento de las familias.
esas puertas y anunciar el Evangelio” (Papa Francisco, Peter Joseph Ductrám
12 de junio de 2013). Al “salir por esas puertas” lleva a
Peter Ductrám es el Director Arquidiocesano de la
los fieles a encontrar a Cristo afuera de las puertas. Allí, Academia para el Ministerio Eclesial Laico de la Ar-
el Evangelio se comparte a través de la participación ac quidiócesis de San Antonio, Texas. Previamente sir-
tiva en los esfuerzos por la justicia que atestigua nuestro vió en la Arquidiócesis de Miami como Director Ar-
profundo compromiso preferencial con la opción por los quidiocesano de Catequesis; y en la Arquidiócesis de
pobres. La Enseñanza Social Católica traza cómo nuestro Chicago como Coordinador del Ministerio Hispano y Director de
trabajo por la justicia involucra los aspectos personales, Educación Religiosa. En este momento, es miembro de la Junta de
comunitarios y las dimensiones estructurales de la vida. Directores para la Conferencia Nacional de Lideres Catequéticos.
María Teresa Dávila

María Teresa Dávila ha enseñado y publicado por 1-55 ¿TÚ QUE ES LO QUE CREES?
más de 10 años. Es co-editora de “Living With(Out) Creemos en Dios, Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo. Hay que
Borders: Catholic Theological Ethics and People vivir el “Credo.” Pero esa creencia no puede quedar en
on the Move.” Actualmente, se considera una aca- el aire. Lo que creemos se refleja siempre en lo que hace
démica-activista cuyo principal enfoque son las mos y en lo que oramos. Esta sesión trata de pregun
migraciones, la acogida a los refugiados y abogacía para con
los desamparados. Dávila es Profesora de Estudios Religiosos y tarte que es lo que crees y, en consecuencia, como es tu
Teológicos en Merrimack College y enseño en Andover Newton comportamiento moral y tu oración. Y pretende ayudarte
Theological School, Brandeis University, y Emmanuel College, a ofrecer en tu propia comunidad una catequesis viva,
y es parte de la comunidad de la Parroquia de St. Joseph’s en coherente y gozosa.
Malden, todos en Massachusetts.
Rev. José-Román Flecha Andrés
El padre José-Román Flecha, un sacerdote de la
1-53 UN CORAZÓN NUEVO: LA GRACIA SANADO- Diócesis de León, España, lleva muchos años de
RA DEL PERDÓN profesor universitario, conferencista en numerosos
En el Padre Nuestro, Jesús nos pide que le clamemos países, e invitado a varias universidades internacio-
al Padre: “Perdona nuestras ofensas como también no nales, institutos y conferencias. Es miembro del Co-
mité Científico del “Istituto Paolo VI” de Brescia, Italia; miembro
sotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden.” Jesús tam
del Comité de Bioética para el Asesoramiento del Banco Nacional
bién revela esta promesa: “Si perdonan sus faltas a los de ADN; y miembro del Comité de Bioética de la Universidad de
demás, el Padre que está en el cielo también los per Salamanca. También es miembro de una Comisión de Estudios en
donara a ustedes. Pero si no perdonan a los demás, tam la Congregación para la Educación Católica en la Santa Sede.
poco el Padre los perdonara a ustedes” (Mateo 6, 12.14- Trabajo apostólico en California, Panamá, Costa Rica y en Chile.

VIERNES, 22 DE MARZO • 10:00 - 11:30 AM SESIÓN 1
LOS INICIOS Los orígenes del Congreso
Educación Religiosa de Los Ángeles surgen de la
de
Co-
el Director de la formación de las sacerdotes de la Diócesis de
San Bernardino y Consultar teológico para RECOSS en la Confe
rencia de Obispos de California. Conferencista para las Oficinas
fradía de Doctrinas Cristianas, popularmente conoci- de Educación Religiosa y para los Institutos de Formación del
da como “CCD,” un ministerio que en realidad comenzó Ministerio Eclesial Laico de las Diócesis de California, Nevada,
en Los Ángeles en 1922 bajo el Obispo John Cantwell y de Salt Lake City, Utah.
(foto) para enseñar a los refugiados de la Revolución
Mexicana. El obispo Cantwell había nombrado al
padre Leroy Callahan, párroco de San Antonio de
Padua en el este de Los Ángeles,
1-58 LA FORMACIÓN DEL EVANGELIO DE JUAN
para trabajar en este ministe- El evangelio de Juan tradicionalmente ha sido inter
rio. El primer programa de CCD pretado de una manera espiritualista dejando de lado
se estableció en la Iglesia la verdadera historia vivida por la comunidad joanina.
de la Inmaculada Concepción Siguiendo la línea histórica que engendró tan profundo
en Los Ángeles en 1922, con evangelio, nos adentraremos en esta sesión en el mismo
el padre Robert E. Lucey como corazón de la controversia entre dos fuerzas opuestas: un
el primer Director de la Cofra- judaísmo que reclamaba la primacía de sus tradiciones y
día de Doctrina Cristiana. un cristianismo que impulsado por la fuerza del Paráclito
sabía que había descubierto una verdad más completa. Si
no conoces la historia detrás del evangelio, esta sesión te
dará las claves para leer este evangelio con ojos nuevos.
1-56 LA PASTORAL JUVENIL: LÍO Y RENOVACIÓN Mario P. Romero
DE LA IGLESIA
Mario Romero es un laico casado dedicado a la for-
El V Encuentro Nacional de Pastoral Hispana identificó mación bíblica. Es instructor del Instituto Bíblico
a la pastoral juvenil como clave esencial para el futuro de la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles, de la Diócesis
de la pastoral Hispana. ¿Qué puede hacer una parroquia de Orange, de la Diócesis de Houston, del IPM de
para apoyar este ministerio lío y renovación? Esta sesión la Diócesis de Orange, Programa Arquidiocesano
interactiva es para todos aquellos que quieren profundi para Maestros de Catequistas, Programa Arquidiocesano para
zar su capacidad y compromiso para servir a la Iglesia estudiantes que se preparan al Diaconado, Universidad de Loyola
Marymount en Los Angeles, Loyola Institute for Spirituality en
joven. Orange County; además de otros centros parroquiales de estudio
Sergio López bíblico.
Sergio López es un agente de pastoral social profe-
sional, entrenador y ex director de pastoral juvenil 1-59 LÍDERES Y DISCÍPULOS: MISIONEROS AL ES-
de la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles. Desde 2014, ha
trabajado para Catholic Relief Services como Ge
TILO DE JESÚS
rente de relaciones y reside en Simi Valley, Califor- ¡Ven y sígueme! Es el llamado que nos hace Jesucristo.
nia. López es presentador en L.A. Youth Day y RECongress y en En esta sesión, aprenderemos sobre el verdadero sig
los Congresos Regionales de la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles, así nificado del seguimiento, el llamado al liderazgo en la
como en un discurso principal en Fresno Encuentro diocesano y
Español
Iglesia en este tiempo de los laicos y su invitación a
ponente en la Fresno Diocesana Youth Day y Congreso. amar, así como Él nos ama. Jesús nos pide que seamos
atentos a su palabra, que echemos las redes mar adentro
para una pesca abundante, que estemos arraigados en Él
1-57 LOS RETOS Y OPORTUNIDADES DE LA IGLE- y le amemos con amor incondicional. Junto a una fogata
SIA HOY Pedro negó a Jesús tres veces ... frente a otra fogata le
Los católicos en Estados Unidos estamos pasando por preguntó tres veces si lo amaba. Prepárate a responder a
una fuerte crisis de identidad debido a los escándalos, su pregunta: “¿Me amas?”
la difícil implementación del Concilio Vaticano II, la di Luis Soto
versidad de culturas y lenguas, las expectativas de los
jóvenes que ya no son las mismas que las de los adultos, Luis Soto es Director de Ministerio Hispano del
“Augustine Institute” (AI) en Denver. Antes de
etc. En esta sesión, ofreceremos una revisión de las dife unirse al equipo del AI, fue Director Ejecutivo del
rentes formas de ser Iglesia que han surgido a partir del Ministerio Hispano y Centro San Juan Diego de la
Concilio Vaticano II y de los procesos del V Encuentro Arquidiócesis de Denver. Soto desarrolló la inicia-
con el objetivo de prepararnos y responder adecuada tiva Una Familia Bajo un Mismo Dios, la cual es un modelo de
mente al llamado de Dios para renovar desde dentro a unidad e integración para parroquias que enfrentan diversidad
nuestra amada Iglesia. cultural y el reto de la unidad. En reconocimiento a sus contribu-
ciones a la Iglesia y la Sociedad, Su Santidad el Papa Benedicto
Dr. José Antonio Medina XVI entregó a Luis la medalla Benemerenti, uno de los recono-
El Dr. José Antonio Medina ha sido profesor, cate- cimientos más destacados que se ofrecen a laicos católicos en el
quista, presentador en Estados Unidos, España mundo.
y México. Ha ensenado en la mayor parte de los
institutos de formación para el ministerio de las
diócesis de California y Nevada. Actualmente es

SESIÓN 2 1:00 - 2:30 PM • VIERNES, 22 DE MARZO
2-51 LAS SIETE TENTACIONES EN BÚSQUEDA DE píritu Santo. La sesión incluirá un momento de oración,
LA JUSTICIA SALA NORTE (2o piso) que nos llevará como comunidad, a abrirnos a la acción
transformadora del fuego amoroso del Divino Espíritu.
Nos atrevemos a copiar aquí, ideas del Papa Francisco,
adaptándolas al tema del RECongress, “Sed de Justi Andrés Arango
cia.” Las ideas originarias son de un discurso que el Andrés Arango es el Delegado del Obispo para el
Papa dirigió a los religiosos de Egipto el 29 de abril, Ministerio Hispano y Director de Evangelización en
2017. Aquí las interpretamos como advertencias prác la Diócesis de Camden, Nueva Jersey. Actualmente,
ticas para el convivir en el ámbito de la familia, el tra es el Vicepresidente del Comité Carismático Católi-
co Latinoamericano. Arango también sirve como
bajo, el ministerio y la comunidad parroquial. Intere consultor del Subcomité de Asuntos Hispanos de la Conferencia
sante reconocer que la tentación suele venir disfrazada Estadounidense de Obispos Católicos y es miembro del Consejo
de “buenas intenciones.” Lo sutil y peligroso es que de los Servicios Internacionales de la Renovación Carismática
mayormente nos afectan a los “buenos” y como tales, Católica basado en el Vaticano.
no caemos en cuenta. ¿Podemos hablar?
Rev. Domingo Rodríguez Zambrana, ST 2-54 TEOLOGÍAS LATINA FEMINISTA Y MUJERISTA
El padre Domingo Rodríguez Zambrana, un Sier-
vo Misionero de la Santísima Trinidad, es predica- Las teologías dependen de sus contextos. Esta sesión re
dor y facilitador de retiros, misiones y conferen-
cias de las comunidades hispanas en los Estados saltara conceptos básicos relacionados con las teologías
Unidos, Puerto Rico, México y Centro América. latina feminista y mujerista. Vengan preparadas/os para
Es columnista del periódico católico para las arquidióceses de integrar estos conceptos en sus ministerios y otros con
Newark, New Jersey; y San Juan, Puerto Rico; y la diócesis de textos locales.
Rockville Center, New York. El padre Rodriguez fue párroco por
14 años. También presidente del Consejo Nacional Católicos de Neomi DeAnda, PhD
Pastoral Hispana y vicepresidente de la Asociación Nacional de Dra. Neomi DeAnda, teología tejana y marianista
Sacerdotes Hispanos. laica, sirve como Profesora Asociada en el Depar-
tamento de Estudios Religiosos de la Universidad
de Dayton en Ohio. Está desarrollando una teo-
logía fronteriza en asociación con el Hope Border
2-52 LA LLAMADA ORACIÓN DE “SANACIÓN DEL
Institute. Actualmente, es la presidenta-electa de la Academy of
ÁRBOL GENEALÓGICO”: DISTINCIÓN ENTRE Catholic Hispanic Theologians of the United States. Dra. DeAnda
INFLUENCIAS, PECADOS Y MALDICIONES IN- ha recibido varias becas de investigacion, incluyendo Louisville
TERGENERACIONALES Institute First Book for Minority Scholars grant, Hispanic Theo-
¿Es lo mismo hablar de influencias, pecados y maldi logical Initiative y Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in
ciones intergeneracionales? ¿A qué se circunscribe la in Religion and Theology.
fluencia intergeneracional? ¿Existen los pecados ances
trales o “intergeneracionales”? ¿Los pecados de nuestros 2-55 ESPERANZA Y SANACIÓN: COMO SER PORTA-
ancestros nos pueden predisponer al pecado? ¿Por qué se DORES DE ESPERANZA
repiten pecados en nuestras familias? ¿Qué es una mal
dición? ¿Tienen efecto a través de las generaciones? Las personas que trabajamos en el campo de la salud men
tal estamos totalmente de acuerdo con la profunda preo
Pbro. Dr. Rogelio Alcántara Mendoza cupación de los obispos de California por el desgarrador
Dr. Rogelio Alcántara ha sido Director de la Edu- efecto de las enfermedades mentales en nuestra sociedad.
cación católica por más de 10 años, y actualmente Los problemas médicos son importantes, pero también
dirige la Comisión para la Doctrina de la Fe de la debemos atender las enfermedades mentales que nos
Arquidiócesis de México. Previamente fue Direc- desafían cada vez más. Las enfermedades mentales son
tor Espiritual del Pontificio Colegio Mexicano de
Roma. El padre Alcántara es Profesor de universidad en materias como un mal desconocido e ignorado que afecta el alma
filosóficas y teológicas, y actualmente profesor de mariología en humana, los pensamientos, las emociones y comporta
la Universidad Católica Lumen Gentium en México. Es autor de mientos, filtrándose en todos los aspectos de la vida del ser
libros y conferencista nacional e internacional con temas teológi- humano. Los que servimos en los ministerios de la Iglesia
cos y filosóficos. tenemos la tarea de ayudar a disminuir el sufrimiento y la
aflicción y ser portadores de justicia y esperanza.
2-53 EXPANDIENDO EL FUEGO POR MEDIO DE Marco A. Elías-Juarez
NUESTRA TRANSFORMACIÓN Marco Elías-Juarez ha colaborado como instructor
Una de las mejores maneras de difundir el Mensaje de de temas teológicos en la diócesis de San Bernardi-
Salvación – Jesús – es a través de nuestra propia trans no, California, y conferencista en los Congresos
formación, la cual, como un testimonio viviente, inspi Regionales de Educación Religiosa de la Región
de los Angeles y San Gabriel en la Arquidiócesis de
rara a muchos otros a buscar tener un encuentro personal Los Angeles. Dr. Elias es Director Asociado en el Departamento
con el Señor Resucitado. Esta sesión nos ayudara a re de Planificación Pastoral y Transiciones en el Diócesis de San
flexionar sobre como manteniendo encendida la llama Bernardino, California. También trabaja como terapeuta fami
del amor de Dios en nuestras vidas seremos auténticos liar y de pareja para Caridades Católicas en San Bernardino y
discípulos misioneros en el poder transformador del Es Riverside.

VIERNES, 22 DE MARZO • 1:00 - 2:30 PM SESIÓN 2
2-56 MISIONEROS DESDE LA PARROQUIA HASTA 2-58 LA LITURGIA, LA MISA Y LA INCLUSIÓN DE LA
EL MUNDO CULTURA LATINA
El Papa Francisco nos dice que la Iglesia tiene que ser Nuestras comunidades son diversas, encontramos dife
misionera para cumplir con el mandato de Jesús. Es la rencias incluso entre generaciones y entre culturas,
naturaleza de la Iglesia y por eso cada católico recibe el maneras diferentes de expresar la fe en la Santa Misa.
llamado de vivir su vida como misionero. Esta confer Esta conferencia nos dará un resumen de la liturgia y
encia va a dar a la parroquia ideas, recursos y formación pasos concretos para incluir estas formas de expresión
para apoyar a cada miembro en esta vocación. Esto in de fe respetando la belleza de la Santa Misa.
cluye ser misioneros en solidaridad con los más pobres Rev. Agustino Torres, CFR
del mundo.
El padre Agustino Torres, un Fraile Franciscano
Rev. David García de la Renovación radica en el Bronx, Nueva York,
El padre David García es el Director de las Anti- es Director de Evangelización de los Franciscanos
guas Misiones Españolas de la Arquidiócesis de San de la Renovación se dedica a trabajar con los po-
Antonio, Texas. Es el administrador parroquial de la bres y la evangelización. Presidente y fundador de
Misión Concepcion y el asesor superior de Alcance organizaciones católicas Corazón Puro y Latinos por la Vida, y
para los Servicios Católicos de Ayuda del Clero, la también Presidente de la Casa Guadalupe y Casa JPII, casas de
agencia humanitaria oficial de la Conferencia de Obispos Católi- discernimiento para mujeres y hombres respectivamente. Padre
cos en los Estados Unidos. En 2001, su parroquia, la Catedral de Torres presentador en el programa, “Clic con Corazón Puro,” en
San Fernando, fue mencionada en “Excellent Catholic Parishes” EWTN, y ahora tiene un programa en inglés. El conferencista es
como una de las parroquias más destacadas del país. Su liderazgo solicitado internacionalmente.
civil e interreligioso es bien conocido en San Antonio. Ha estado
involucrado en la organización de la comunidad tanto como en
proyectos numerosos civiles. 2-59 VIVAMOS LA CUARESMA CON CREATIVIDAD
La Cuaresma es un tiempo litúrgico muy importante en

2-57 ESPERANZA Y SANACIÓN – PRACTICAS RES- nuestra Iglesia ya que es la antesala de la gran Fiesta
TAURATIVAS Y EL PAPA FRANCISCO Pascual. La catequesis infantil debe educar a nuestros
En esta conferencia, participaremos en los ejercicios es niños y niñas en la vida litúrgica pero más allá de los
pirituales de St. Ignacio concretamente conectándoles aspectos doctrinales o teóricos. Necesitamos catequizar
a la visión contemplativa del Papa Francisco, i.e., teo con métodos activos y participativos que involucren a
logía de la encarnación (encontrar a Dios en todas las nuestros discípulos en su propio proceso de aprendizaje.
cosas), para sufrir con lo más marginado. Facilitaremos Ven a esta conferencia para aprender a usar diferentes
una contemplación de sanación ignaciana para preparar recursos didácticos que te ayudaran a hacer sesiones ac
maestros, padres, víctimas de la violencia y clero para tivas y que comprometen a nuestros niños y niñas a cele
usar fácilmente estas prácticas restaurativas en sus vidas brar la Cuaresma más profundamente.
diarias y ministerio.
Douglas E. Zuniga
Rev. Michael Kennedy, SJ Por más de 18 años, Douglas Zuniga ha sido maes
Español
El padre Michael Kennedy, un sacerdote jesuita que tro de catequistas con experiencia en centros de
por más de 38 años, ha trabajado con los más po- Formación a nivel básico en español e inglés. Es
bres y desprotegidos en California, México, Centro presentador y director de retiros para catequistas
América y Suramérica. Es también autor de cinco en diversas parroquias de la Arquidiócesis de Los
libros que presentan un método dinámico de oracio- Angeles. Colabora con el departamento de Catequesis Primaria
nes usadas en casas, escuelas y centros de detención. Después en los programas de Especialización básica y avanzada, también
de servir por 10 años como Co-Capellán en el Centro Juvenil da conferencias de preparación litúrgica (Adviento y Cuaresma)
Barry J. Nidorf en Sylmar, California, ahora es director de la or- para catequistas a nivel arquidiocesano. Zuniga es colaborador
ganización Iniciativa Jesuita de Justicia Restaurativa. El padre del departamento de Ministerios Catequéticos Avanzados como
Kennedy trabaja con jóvenes encarcelados e imparte retiros. facilitador. De 1996-1998, fue coordinador del programa de edu-
cación religiosa de su parroquia, Nuestra Señora del Santo Rosa-
Javier Stauring
rio en Sun Valley, California.
Javier Stauring es Co-Director de la Oficina de Jus-
ticia Restaurativa de la Arquidiócesis de Los Ange-
les. Desde 1996 ha supervisado el ministerio más
grande de detención católico en la nación. Stauring
supervisa los programas de detención del ministerio
católico en todos los centros de detención juveniles en Los An-
geles, Ventura y Santa Barbara. Sus responsabilidades incluyen
la supervisión de otros tres programas de justicia restaurativa:
Ministerio para las víctimas de crimen; en Ministerio para las
familias de los encarcelados; y el Ministerio para exreclusos.

SESIÓN 3 3:00 - 4:30 PM • VIERNES, 22 DE MARZO
Katherine Angulo
3-51
¡CONVERGENCIAS DIVINAS, AMISTADES
SANTAS! – SANTOS FAMOSOS QUE ERAN Nacida en México pero criada en Bogotá, Colombia,
AMIGOS SALA NORTE (2o piso) Katherine Angulo habla inglés, español y francés, y
tiene más de 19 años de experiencia en el ministe-
En esta sesión, Santiago Fernández y Constanza Palo rio con los jóvenes. Actualmente, es la Directora del
mo hablaran del don de la amistad entre algunos de los Programa “Thriving in Ministry Initiative” para el
grandes santos de nuestra Iglesia, quienes a través de Instituto McGrath en la Universidad de Notre Dame en Indiana.
esa amistad lograron ayudarse e impulsarse mutua Angulo ha presentado en eventos diocesanos y nacionales, es edi-
mente en su camino hacia la santidad. Como nos dice tora de The Mark, una revista católica para adolescentes, y pro-
la Palabra de Dios, “El amigo fiel es seguro refugio, ductora ejecutiva del programa de capacitación para voluntarios,
Called to Accompany/Llamados a Acompañar.
el que le encuentra, ha encontrado un tesoro” (Ecle
siástico 6, 14). Vengan a reflexionar en el testimonio de
vida de estos grandes santos y a descubrir cómo puede 3-53 CAMINANDO CON EL INMIGRANTE: ESTRATE-
fortalecer nuestra fe una amistad centrada en el servicio GIAS EFECTIVAS PARA LAS PARROQUIAS
y en el amor a Dios. Juntos cantaremos, oraremos y La problemática de la inmigración se mantiene al centro
celebraremos la maravillosa amistad entre santos como y al frente de la política actual, tanto local cómo nacional.
San Martín de Porres y Santa Rosa de Lima; San Fran A medida que los desafíos que enfrentan nuestros herma
cisco y Santa Clara de Asís; San Juan Pablo II y Santa nos y hermanas inmigrantes han aumentado, el Evange
Teresa de Calcuta ... entre otros. lio motiva a la iglesia a que fortalezca su rol profético de
Santiago Fernández acompañar y defender a los más vulnerables. Los líderes
Santiago Fernández ha sido músico pastoralista parroquiales, especialmente, tienen una posición única
por más de 30 años. Trabaja en la parroquia de para desempeñar un papel importante en la respuesta que
La Sagrada Familia en Novi, Michigan, como di- tiene la iglesia en el tema de inmigración. Acompáña
rector de música y también como presentador de nos en esta sesión interactiva en donde exploraremos las
talleres para Oregon Catholic Press. Cuenta con practicas más novedosas y probadas para ayudar a las
15 años de experiencia en enseñanza y oratoria, Fernández es familias inmigrantes de tu comunidad. Los facilitadores
conferencista a nivel nacional y ha sido miembro del Consejo
de esta sesión son parte del Equipo de Trabajo Tri-Dio
Asesor Nacional para la USCCB, director musical del National
Catholic Council for Hispanic Ministry, lnstituto Fe y Vida, y cesano de Inmigración de Los Angeles, Orange y San
Coordinador de Culto y Liturgia para el Primer Encuentro na- Bernardino en California.
cional de la Pastoral Juvenil Hispana en 2006. Fue miembro del Rev. Brendan Busse, SJ
comité de liturgia para el V Encuentro 2018.
El sacerdote jesuita Brendan Busse es Pastor Aso-
Constanza Palomo de Fernández ciado en la Iglesia Dolores Misión en Los Ange-
Constanza Palomo de Fernández, maestra de les, hogar del Proyecto Guadalupano (Guadalupe
profesión, ha servido en la Iglesia católica desde Homeless Project) y de la Clínica Loyola (Loyola
hace 45 años, como catequista trabajando en Immigrant Justice Clinic). Tiene muchos años de
comunidades rurales; más adelante sirvió en la experiencia trabajando con comunidades de inmigrantes y refu-
Renovación Carismática. Ha participado en la giados alrededor del mundo y actualmente sirve como líder del
formación de laicos, maestros, catequistas, predicadores como clero para la red de organización comunitaria interreligiosa, LA
Coordinadora de Formación para Adultos y Coordinadora de Voice, la cual aboga por la protección de las familias inmigrantes
Grupo de Mujeres en Parroquia de Santa Catalina en Cuer- y justicia social en Los Angeles y más allá.
navaca, México. Ahora radica en Michigan, Palomo es confer- Rebecca J. Gifford, Obl OSB, DMin
encista y expositora de talleres de oración y espiritualidad en
eventos diocesanos, regionales y nacionales en comunidades Rebecca Gifford es una oblata de la Abadía de
Hispanas en los Estados Unidos, Republica Dominicana y Haití. San Andrés, un monasterio benedictino ubicado
en Valyermo, California. Tiene más de 30 años de
experiencia trabajando con diversas parroquias y
congregaciones deseosas de desarrollar un poder
3-52 ¿QUÉ ESTÁN ESPERANDO NUESTROS JÓ compasivo para respaldar a los más vulnerables. En la actuali-
VENES DURANTE LA PREPARACIÓN PARA EL dad, Gifford sirve como la organizadora principal de la Inland
Communities Organizing Network, una filial de la Industrial Ar-
SACRAMENTO DE LA CONFIRMACIÓN? eas Foundation con sede en Pomona, California.
Muy a menudo, en nuestras iglesias, la preparación para
el sacramento de confirmación se centra únicamente Greg Walgenbach
en seguir un programa o un libro. Esto hace que los Greg Walgenbach es Director de la oficina de Vida,
jóvenes solo se sientan espectadores de su fe. Durante Justicia y Paz en la Diócesis de Orange, California.
esta sesión, vamos a aprender las respuestas que nuestros Tiene más de 20 años de experiencia en ministerio
pastoral. Se crio en la iglesia bautista y sirvió como
jóvenes nos han dado de cómo mejorar. Juntos buscare pastor bautista y sacerdote anglicano. Cuando se
mos formas de conectar sus necesidades personales con mudó a California se convirtió al catolicismo junto con su esposa
su preparación sacramental. Aprovechemos este tiempo y cuatro hijos. Walgenbach fue un ministro de jóvenes y adultos
para que de una forma animada evaluemos nuestros mi jóvenes en Santa Clara de Asís en Yorba Linda. Él y su familia
nisterios para ofrecer un encuentro con Dios más pro ahora son feligreses en la iglesia católica St. Philip Benizi en Ful-
fundo para nuestros jóvenes de hoy. lerton.

VIERNES, 22 DE MARZO • 3:00 - 4:30 PM SESIÓN 3
3-54 SEDIENTOS DE JUSTICIA, UNA ESPIRITUALI- 3-57 EL CAMINO DEL ÉXITO CRISTIANO EN YOU-
DAD PARA SER DISCÍPULOS DE JESÚS EN EL TUBE
SIGLO XXI Los cristianos no buscamos el éxito, al menos no el éxito
Marcelo A. Murúa (vea biografía 6-57) del mundo: dinero, fama, bienes, poder. Nuestro éxito es
llegar a dar los frutos del Reino, lo demás se da por aña
Recorrido por la biblia descubriendo el llamado a vivir didura. YouTube puede hacernos caer fácilmente en la
en la justicia como fuente de la espiritualidad que nace de tentación de buscar la añadidura por encima del Reino.
la Palabra de Dios y sus retos para vivir como cristianos En esta sesión, se ofrecerán algunas claves para evange
místicos del siglo XXI (Karl Rahner). La justicia es una lizar en YouTube manteniendo la vista en lo importante.
clave bíblica que nos introduce en la mirada de Dios sobre
la vida y nos proyecta para vivir hoy en el estilo de Jesús. Rev. Daniel Pajuelo Vázquez
El padre Daniel Pajuelo, un sacerdote de la Com-
pañía de María (marianistas), es profesor y respon-
3-55 CONECTANDO CON SU ESPIRITUALIDAD sable de la pastoral del colegio Hermanos Amorós
CATÓLICA A TRAVÉS DE “SOULCOLLAGE” en Madrid, España. Es un profesor en secundaria
“SoulCollage” es un proceso suave, intuitivo y creativo y conferenciante y tallerista de temas relacionados
que consiste en crear pequeñas tarjetas de collage que con Iglesia y social media. El padre Pajuelo es co-fundador de
iMisión y se ha dedicado especialmente a su canal de YouTube,
los participantes utilizan como una poderosa herramien como una forma para llegar a un público joven y alejado de la
ta para la autorreflexión, la conciencia de si mismo y la Iglesia, incluso al ateo.
construcción comunitaria. Mediante el uso de imágenes,
símbolos e imágenes de revistas y publicaciones católi
cas y otras fuentes, los participantes en este taller par 3-58 APOCALIPSIS: UN LIBRO DE TESTIMONIO Y
ticiparan en el proceso de reflexión para crear tarjetas ESPERANZA
de collage que puedan usar como herramientas para la El Apocalipsis es uno de los libros que más ha llamado la
oración, la meditación y la conexión con su espirituali atención tanto a creyentes como a no creyentes. Muchas
dad intima o la sabiduría del alma. veces es percibido como un libro difícil de comprender,
misterioso y tenebroso. Se le considera lleno de sím
Víctor Narro
bolos y mensajes complicados, o poco relevantes para
Un experto conocido a nivel nacional sobre los nuestra realidad actual. Pero ¿es esto cierto? ¿Cuál es el
derechos de inmigrantes y trabajadores de ba- significado de este libro y la realidad de su mensaje? En
jos salarios, Víctor Narro ha participado con los
derechos de inmigrantes y asuntos laborales por esta sesión, buscamos ofrecer algunas claves de lectura
más de 30 años. Actualmente es Director de proyec- e interpretación de su mensaje. Un mensaje que sigue
tos para la Central Laboral de la Universidad de California, Los siendo actual en nuestro tiempo.
Angeles. Narro es también profesor de estudios laborales y profe- Prof. Félix Palazzi
sor de leyes y derechos en la escuela de leyes de UCLA. Previa-
mente fue Director del programa de derechos laborales Coalición Nació en Caracas, Venezuela, el Profesor Félix
Pro Derechos Humanos de Los Angeles. Palazzi es un teólogo laico latinoamericano. Actual-
mente, es profesor adjunto de práctica en el Colegio
de Boston de la Escuela de Teología y Ministerio en
Español
3-56 NUESTROS VALORES EN LA LÍNEA Massachusetts. Sus responsabilidades administrati-
“Entre los derechos de la persona humana debe contarse vas anteriores incluyeron Director de Estudios Teológicos Avan-
zados y Director del Master en Teología Fundamental de los Estu-
también el de que pueda lícitamente cualquiera emigrar dios de Posgrado de la Universidad Católica Jesuita Andrés Bello
a la nación donde espere que podrá atender mejor a si en Caracas. Fue profesor visitante en Roma, Austria y Boston.
mismo y a su familia” (Papa Juan XXIII, Pacem in Ter-
ris, 1963). La justicia debe empezar con los derechos
humanos más básicos y nosotros coma Iglesia debemos 3-59 EL CATECUMENADO Y LA EVANGELIZACIÓN
conocerlos y defenderlos. No solo para nosotros mismos, “Evangelización” es una palabra que a menudo es
pero más para los vulnerables de nuestra sociedad. Algu cuchamos en la vida de la iglesia. ¿Qué significa eso?
nas preguntas que vamos a contestar son: ¿Cuándo he ¿Quién es el objetivo de la evangelización? Esta confe
sido acogido como Jesús? ¿Cuándo no se ha respetado rencia ayudara a comprender la palabra evangelización,
mi dignidad coma persona creada a la imagen de Dios? cómo se aplica al proceso catecúmeno y cómo se puede
aplicar a toda la comunidad de la Iglesia.
Peter G. Neeley, SJ
Rev. Richard Vega
Rev. Peter Neeley, sacerdote jesuita por más de 33
años, ha trabajado con los más pobres y desprotegi- El padre Richard Vega es párroco de Santa Francis
dos en parroquias, escuelas y centros de detención de Roma en Azusa, California. Fue Presidente de
en California, México y Centro América. Radica en la Federación Nacional de Consejos Presbiterales.
Nogales, México, Rev. Neeley trabaja con migran- Previamente servió como párroco de La Purisima
tes deportados de Estados Unidos y con migrantes en movimiento Concepcion en Lompoc, California, y como Vicario
hacia Estados Unidos. Actualmente, es Director de programas de dentro de la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles. El padre Vega ha sido
la organización “Iniciativa Kino para la Frontera” y es Co-Di- conferencista para las oficinas de Educación Religiosa y de Culto
rector de los “Kino Teens” programa para involucrar jovenes en Divina en Los Angeles y Chicago, y fue presidente de la Comisión
la cuestiones de inmigración en los Estados Unidos y en México. Litúrgica de la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles.

SESIÓN 4 10:00 - 11:30 AM • SÁBADO, 23 DE MARZO
4-51 ¿CÓMO BUSCAR HOY A JESÚS? 4-54 CATEQUISTA: DISCÍPULO Y MISIONERO CON
SALA NORTE (2o piso) LA JUSTICIA
En el Evangelio de Lucas, que leemos este año, Jesús Entre los temas de la catequesis esta fundamentalmente
pregunta a José y a María porque lo buscan. ¿Y no el estudio de valores y virtudes. En varias ocasiones nos
sotros estamos buscando a Jesús? Esta sesión trata de cuesta mucho diferenciar entre la teoría expuesta en el
ayudarte a buscar a Jesús dentro de ti, en la familia, catecismo y el magisterio de la Iglesia y la vida practica
en la Iglesia y en la sociedad. También a nosotros nos concreta. En esta conferencia, se propondrán casos donde
dirige el Señor esa misma pregunta. Es de esperar que catequistas han influido para que se llegue a una misio
no nos encuentre distraídos. Nuestra respuesta revela la nariedad del discípulo, con los valores, teniendo especial
seriedad de nuestra vida cristiana. énfasis en la virtud de la justicia y haremos un ejercicio de
Lectio Divina para llegar a la acción concreta.
Rev. José-Román Flecha Andrés
Ricardo Grzona
El padre José-Román Flecha, un sacerdote de la
Diócesis de León, España, lleva muchos años de Ricardo Grzona fue rector de la Universidad Cham-
profesor universitario, conferencista en numerosos pagnat de Mendoza, Argentina, la ciudad donde
países, e invitado a varias universidades interna- nació. Dirigió Departamentos de Educación y Cate-
cionales, institutos y conferencias. Es miembro quesis del CELAM. Actualmente es presidente de
del Comité Científico del “Istituto Paolo VI” de Brescia, Italia; la Fundación Ramon Pane en Miami, Florida. Ha
miembro del Comité de Bioética para el Asesoramiento del Ban- dedicado su vida a formar en la espiritualidad bíblica a catequis-
co Nacional de ADN; y miembro del Comité de Bioética de la tas y jóvenes. Dirige los programas de Lecito Divina para jóvenes
Universidad de Salamanca. También es miembro de una Comis- y para niños con miles de seguidores en todas las Américas.
ión de Estudios en la Congregación para la Educación Católica
en la Santa Sede. Trabajo apostólico en California, New York,
Arizona, Panamá, Costa Rica y en Chile. 4-55 MARIA: MADRE Y HERMANA NUESTRA EN
TIEMPOS DIFÍCILES
Prof. Félix Palazzi (vea biografía 3-58)
4-52 NUEVOS MOVIMIENTOS IMPULSADOS POR EL La figura de María ha sido siempre importante en la fe
ESPÍRITU SANTO de nuestras comunidades. La Iglesia ha proclamado so
Andrés Arango (vea biografía 2-53) bre la madre de Jesús ciertos contenidos como verdades
de fe que todos proclamamos y seguimos con devoción
En este tiempo de la Nueva Evangelización, la Iglesia y respeto. Sin embargo, muchas veces se nos hace difícil
busca atraer a gente nueva o hacer que los que están entenderlas y comprenderlas. Una mejor exposición nos
alejados vuelvan a vivir su fe. Los movimientos ecle puede ayudar a profundizar nuestra fe en las comunidades
siales, guiados por el Espíritu Santo, están jugando un y potenciar el rol de María en nuestra historia. Queremos
papel fundamental atrayendo más personas a tener una ofrecer unas claves de lectura de los dogmas marianos que
relación personal con Jesús, reanudar su camino espiri ayuden a su comprensión en nuestra vida diaria.
tual y compartir su testimonio de fe. Participantes cono
cerán la importancia de los movimientos eclesiales en el
proceso de evangelización. Al mismo tiempo, obtendrán 4-56 SED DE JUSTICIA: PERSPECTIVAS BÍBLICAS
herramientas prácticas para construir puentes entre los En la Biblia, la “justicia” no quiere decir que cada per
movimientos y las parroquias para incorporar nuevos sona recibe la recompensa que merece. La justicia bíbli
miembros en la vida sacramental, pastoral y social de ca significa las relaciones justas con Dios, si mismo, las
sus comunidades. otras personas, y toda la creación, que se realiza por la
iniciativa de Dios y su misericordia y nuestra respuesta
a este don. Exploramos la justicia en relación con la mi
4-53 JUSTICIA E INMIGRACIÓN sericordia divina, la justicia hacia el vecino y el extranje
ro (Lucas 10:29-37; Juan 4), la justicia económica (Ma
Peter G. Neeley, SJ (vea biografía 3-56)
teo 6:12; 20: 1-16), la justicia frente a la agresión (Mateo
¿Por qué a los católicos nos importa el sistema de inmi 5:38-48), el perdón y la justicia (Mateo 18:21-35), y la
gración? Nuestra condición como seres humanos es de persistencia para lograr la justicia (Lucas 18: 1-8).
ser migrantes. ¿Qué dice la doctrina social de la igle Hna. Bárbara E. Reid, OP, PhD
sia sobre los derechos de migrar y la responsabilidad
de cada creyente a responder a esta realidad de hoy? La Hermana Bárbara Reid, una miembro de las Her-
manas Dominicas de Grand Rapids, Michigan, es
Biblia es una historia de inmigración: una gente de Dios Profesora de Nuevo Testamento en Catholic Theo-
arrancada de sus raíces que busca seguridad, santuario y logical Union en Chicago, donde ha enseñado desde
refugio, y Dios que les da instrucciones para acoger al 1988. Cada año ha dado aproximadamente 25 pre-
extranjero. ¿Cómo podemos responder personalmente y sentaciones en Estados Unidos, Canadá, México, Tailandia, Gua-
en común como católicos? En esta sesión, vamos a dar temala, Bolivia, Perú, Irlanda, Nueva Zelanda y Australia. Hna.
herramientas para poner en acción nuestra fe basada en Reid también es Editora General de Wisdom Commentary Series
publicado por Liturgical Press y una de las editoras principales
los principios de la doctrina social de nuestra Iglesia. por la nueva edición del “New Jerome Biblical Commentary.”

SESIÓN 4 10:00 - 11:30 AM SESIÓN 5 1:00 - 2:30 PM
4-57 MENOS ADRENALINA Y MÁS OXITOCINA: LA 5-51 GUADALUPE, MIGRACIÓN Y JUSTICIA SO-
QUÍMICA DE LA ESPIRITUALIDAD HOY CIAL SALA NORTE (2o piso)
Los medios de comunicación y lugares de atracciones Esta sesión presentara a Nuestra Señora Guadalupe lla
nos han vuelto adictos a la adrenalina que películas mándonos a construir un nuevo templo, es decir una
fuertes y video juegos explotan para entretenernos. Sin nueva humanidad, tomando en cuenta la situación de
embargo, esta entretención no solo agota e intoxica el migración y la llamada para hacer profetas, místicos y
organismo, sino que nos deja insatisfechos y estresados. misioneros del nuevo templo.
La oración y la meditación y el compartir nos ayudan en
cambio a neutralizar nuestra química y a generar expe Mons. Arturo Bañuelas
riencias de amor profundo que nos traen paz y nos invi Mons. Arturo Bañuelas es conferencista nacio-
tan a la armonía con Dios, con nosotros mismos y con nal, entrenador misionero, autor y activista de
los demás. derechos de las inmigrantes. Originario de la
Diócesis de El Paso, Texas, donde actualmente es
Dora Tobar van de Mensbrugghe párroco de la Parroquia de San Marcos. En 1988,
Dora Tobar es Directora de la Oficina de Vida Fa- fundó el Institute Tepeyac y en 1989 cofundó la Academia de
miliar y Ministerio Hispano de la Diócesis de La- Teólogos Hispanos Católicos de los Estados Unidos, que ha ga-
fayette en Indiana. Es conferencista y profesora in- nado reconocimiento internacional como voz contribuyente de
vitada en muchos institutos de formación pastoral y la realidad de los Latinos/as. En el 2015, Mons. Bañuelas se
diócesis dentro de los Estados Unidos y otros países. convirtió en el Presidente Fundador del Instituto Frontera de la
Es editora y colaboradora para varias publicaciones. Desafió el Esperanza que se ocupa de las necesidades sociales de la zona
programa denominado “La Pareja Feliz” y fue redactora en jefe fronteriza. Sigue activo en el trabajo misionero, la defensa de la
de la página web para las parejas hispanas de la Conferencia inmigración y el dialogo interreligioso.
Episcopal de los Estados Unidos. Se ha dedicado especialmente
a la investigación y desarrollo de programas de formación espiri-
tual y vida familiar. 5-52 LIBERANDO LA ESPIRITUALIDAD
Para que la espiritualidad sea verdaderamente evangé
lica debe ser una espiritualidad justa y liberadora, razón
4-58 REPARA MI CASA: JÓVENES ADULTOS, SAN por la cual la espiritualidad cristiana necesita ser libera
FRANCISCO Y LA REFORMA DE LA IGLESIA da de concepciones erróneas que la relegarían a la devo
Rev. Agustino Torres, CFR (vea biografía 2-58) ción piadosa, la practica privada y al supuesto “mundo
interior.” Esta sesión presentará una comprensión del
El Espíritu Santo obró prodigiosamente a través de este cristianismo que toma en serio el reinado de Dios en la
pequeño hombre de Asís para renovar la Iglesia en un “realidad” y la conversión como respuesta al reinado de
momento de gran necesidad. Podemos aprender mucho Dios en la vida cotidiana. Tal espiritualidad equilibra la
para la formación de jóvenes adultos repasando la vida contemplación, la opción por los pobres, la fraternidad
de San Francisco de Asís. universal, la misión eucarística y la cruz para las obras
de misericordia y justicia.
Prof. Gilberto Cavazos-González, OFM
Español
4-59 POR UNA SOCIEDAD JUSTA CON LAS MUJERES
Prof. Gilberto Cavazos-González, ex párroco y
evangelizador juvenil, ahorra es profesor de es-
Recogiendo los avances que se han dado en la sociedad piritualidad trabajando con la tecnología didác-
y en la iglesia sobre las mujeres, mostrar cómo es una tica y con la Pontificia Academia de Marianismo
exigencia de justicia no detener ese camino sino impul internacional en el Antonianum en Roma. Ha rea
sarlo a la luz de la praxis de Jesús con las mujeres y en el lizado retiros, misiones parroquiales y conferencias académicas
horizonte de una iglesia en salida como propone el Papa en los Estados Unidos, México, Europa y Sudamérica. El padre
Francisco. Cavazos-González ha escrito muchos artículos y varios libros so-
bre la espiritualidad cristiana, latina y franciscana. Actualmente
Olga Consuelo Vélez Caro está escribiendo un libro sobre la Mariología mística del párroco
Olga Vélez Caro es Doctora en Teología y profesora franciscano Juana de la Cruz Vásquez Gutiérrez.
titular e investigadora de la Facultad de Teología
de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana en Bogotá,
Colombia, donde ella ha ocupado diferentes cargos 5-53 ÉTICA CATÓLICA CON RESPECTO A LA ACEP-
académicos y administrativos en la universidad. TACIÓN DE PERSONAS QUE SON LGBTQ EN
Es miembro del Comité Teológico de la Conferencia Episcopal NUESTRAS PARROQUIAS Y MINISTERIOS
Colombiana y miembro fundador de la Asociación Colombiana El Evangelio nos desafía a dar la bienvenida a todas las
de Teólogas, al igual es miembro y coordinadora de la Comisión
personas en nuestras comunidades de la Iglesia sin limi
de mujeres del Asociación ecuménica de teólogos/as del Tercer
mundo. Dra. Vélez también es autora de libros y varios artículos tar la aceptación por motives de raza, genero, etnicidad,
en temas de teología, pastoral, sobre la mujer, laicado, evangeli- condición social o preferencia sexual. Esta sesión se
zación, paz y reconciliación. basará en las Sagradas Escrituras, las enseñanzas de la
Iglesia y estudios al considerar cómo somos llamados a
amar lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, transexuales o quienes
cuestionan sin excepción.

SESIÓN 5 1:00 - 2:30 PM • SÁBADO, 23 DE MARZO
María Teresa Dávila 5-55 DE LA PLENITUD DE LA PERSONA, AL COM-

María Teresa Dávila ha enseñado y publicado por PROMISO CON LA JUSTICIA
más de 10 años. Es co-editora de “Living With(Out) El desarrollo personal nos pone en camino de plenitud
Borders: Catholic Theological Ethics and People humana, un camino de reflexión, de conocimiento inter
on the Move.” Actualmente, se considera una aca- no. Este mayor conocimiento facilita discernir las invita
démica-activista cuyo principal enfoque son las
migraciones, la acogida a los refugiados y abogacía para con
ciones de Dios. Si la que reconozco en mi me impulsa a
los desamparados. Dávila es Profesora de Estudios Religiosos y un nuevo tipo de relaciones sin barreras, fraternas, soli
Teológicos en Merrimack College y enseño en Andover Newton darias; sin duda, la justicia es horizonte, faro y luz de tu
Theological School, Brandeis University, y Emmanuel College, vida. Ven y descubre como tu proceso de conocimiento
y es parte de la comunidad de la Parroquia de St. Joseph’s en interior impacta tus relaciones y tus opciones. Una se
Malden, todos en Massachusetts. sión que te ofrecerá herramientas para trabajar, analizar
Rev. Carlos Alarcón, OMI y sacar tus propias conclusiones.
Nació en Guadalajara, México, el padre Carlos María Elena Ocegueda Juárez
Alarcón fue maestro de tercero de primaria en Bell María Elena Ocegueda nació en Guadalajara,
Gardens y South Central Los Angeles antes de in- Jalisco, México, ahí descubrió su vocación a la
gresar con los Misioneros Oblatos de María ln- catequesis y desde 1990 ha formadora de catequis-
maculada en 1983. Su ministerio sacerdotal de 28 tas. Es Secretaria Ejecutiva de la Sección Diocesa-
años se ha extendido de parroquias desde San Fernando hasta na de Evangelización y Catequesis en la Arquidióce-
Mexicali, Baja California, y hasta Alaska como director de vo- sis de Guadalajara, México. También Ocegueda es Coordinadora
caciones. Actualmente es Director espiritual del Encuentro Ma del Departamento de Elaboración de Materiales; Subdirectora
trimonial Mundial en San Fernando y Predicador de Misiones de Ejecutiva del lnstituto Superior de Catequética; y Directora de
Fines de Semana. ediciones casa del Catequista. Recientemente es miembro de la
Lic. Yunuen Trujillo Sociedad de Catequetas Latinoamericana.
Lic. Yunuen Trujillo es conferencista y ministra laica
con especialidad didáctica y practica en Ministerio 5-56 ¿QUÉ ENSEÑA LA IGLESIA CATÓLICA SOBRE
de Justicia Social, Doctrina Social de la Iglesia,
Migración y Leyes, Movimiento Santuario, Libertad LA TECNOLOGÍA REPRODUCTIVA?
Religiosa, y Ministerio LGBT Inclusivo. Como parte Un concepto erróneo y común es que la Iglesia Católica
del Equipo de Pastoral Juvenil Arquidiocesana (jóvenes adultos), dice “NO” a la mayoría de las tecnologías reproducti
ha sido coordinadora regional, encargada de programas de for- vas cuando en realidad, la Iglesia dice “SÍ” a algunas
mación y conductora de radio Católica “PJLA Radio-TV.” Forma tecnologías reproductivas y a una manera de sanar las
parte del Ministerio Católico con Personas Gay y Lesbianas, mi
causas de la infertilidad que mantienen la dignidad de la
nisterio Arquidiocesano de Los Angeles y estudia su Doctorado en
la Universidad de La Verne. pareja y el hijo que esperan concebir. Durante la sesión,
se elaborará lo que enseña la Iglesia sobre la fertilización
in vitro, el alquiler de úteros y más. Al describir las al
5-54 COMPARTIENDO EL MENSAJE DE DIOS CON ternativas católicas de tratamientos, la sesión dará una
LA FAMILIA, LOS AMIGOS Y LA COMUNIDAD explicación clara de las enseñanzas de la Iglesia sobre
estos asuntos bioéticos.
El ministerio de Jesús está basado en compartir la “Bue Angelique Ruhi-López
na Nueva,” con los que predicaba en la comunidad. ¿Y
Angelique Ruhi-López vive en Miami, Florida, y es
quién es la comunidad? ¡Padres, maestros, catequistas, co-autora de “The Infertility Companion for Catho-
cuidador de niños, tú, yo! Los modelos de más confianza lics: Spiritual and Practical Support for Couples,”
para los pequeños existen en la comunidad de la cual escrito como un recurso para brindar respuestas so-
son parte. Ven y explora con nosotros maneras simples bre el punto de vista de la Iglesia sobre la infertili-
para inculcar el mensaje amoroso de Dios a los niños por dad y la adopción. Ruhi-López es periodista y editora. Ha viajado
medio de cuentos, oración, artes manuales, canciones y a través del país para hablar sobre la infertilidad y ha servido
celebraciones. Ven con una mente curiosa y un corazón en el comité del Sínodo de la Arquidiócesis de Miami sobre la
familia. Ella y su esposo son promotores de PFN y ayudan en el
abierto. ministerio de preparación matrimonial.
Early Childhood Advisory Board Carmen L. Santamaría
Continuando con la visión que se ha extendido Carmen Santamaría es una abogada que vive en Mi-
por más de 45 años, el Comité de Asesoría para ami, Florida, y es co-autora de “The Infertility Com-
la Formación de Fe de Infancia Temprana, un panion for Catholics: Spiritual and Practical Support
grupo de talentosas catequistas, educadores y for Couples,” en el que comparte su jornada a través
profesionales, se esfuerza por estar al servicio de la infertilidad secundaria y la adopción. Ha via-
de las necesidades de las comunidades parroquiales y escolares jado a través de la nación dando conferencias y talleres sobre la
de la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles. La información que se ofrece infertilidad. Ella y su esposo son catequistas, sirven en la prepara-
en estas conferencias es crucial para el desarrollo, la implemen- ción matrimonial, son instructores de PFN y Carmen está en la
tación y la capacitación adecuada de las catequistas y maestras Junta de Directores de la Liga de Pareja a Pareja. Es miembro del
de niños de 3, 4 y 5 años. Consejo Asesor de Donaciones Planificadas de la Arquidiócesis de
Miami y es administradora del capítulo local de Legatus.

SÁBADO, 23 DE MARZO • 1:00 - 2:30 PM SESIÓN 5
5-57 POSIBLES COMPORTAMIENTOS INJUSTOS EN lación con la corresponsabilidad, de la cultura hispana y
LA FAMILIA sus barreras cuando se trata de dar y compartir, así como
La familia en la cultura hispana es uno de los tesoros estrategias concretas para desarrollar una iniciativa para
más valorados. Es la primera escuela del amor. Cada fa formar una comunidad hispana corresponsable.
milia se desarrolla desde sus costumbres y la tradición.
Nótese, sin embargo, que los patrones de comporta 5-59 ¿QUÉ SIGNIFICA COMO IGLESIA ACOMPA-
miento en la familia son propios de lo que se aprende en ÑAR, FORMAR Y SER LÍDER CON Y PARA LOS
el lugar de origen. ¿Y qué ocurre cuando esa familia se JÓVENES HOY?
muda a una cultura distinta? ¿Qué es lo justo o injusto
Frente a un mundo cambiante, complejo, turbulento y
al repetir esos patrones de comportamiento en tierra ex
desigual como el que hoy vivimos, nuestra Iglesia se
traña? Hablemos de los muchos sufrimientos que nos
plantea cómo acompañar, brindar y formar al liderazgo
tocan vivir porque no sabemos adaptarnos. ¿Quién tiene
joven y adulto para salir al encuentro de los jóvenes que
la razón?
están en la periferia y necesitan encontrar y encontrarse
Rev. Domingo Rodríguez Zambrana, ST con el Maestro. En esta conferencia, dialogaremos el
El padre Domingo Rodríguez Zambrana, un Siervo cómo la Iglesia propone hacerse compañero de camino
Misionero de la Santísima Trinidad, es predicador del joven; ayudar a los jóvenes a encontrar su identidad
y facilitador de retiros, misiones y conferencias de y su vocación a la santidad; y, de qué manera descubrir,
las comunidades hispanas en los Estados Unidos, desarrollar y potenciar el liderazgo hasta llegar a ser otro
Puerto Rico, México y Centro América. Es columni- Cristo.
sta del periódico católico para las arquidióceses de Newark, New
Jersey; y San Juan, Puerto Rico; y la diócesis de Rockville Center, Héctor Hugo Tabares Ramírez
New York. El padre Rodriguez fue párroco por 14 años. También Radica en Bogota, Colombia, Héctor Tabares es el
presidente del Consejo Nacional Católicos de Pastoral Hispana director ejecutivo de la Fundación Central de Juven-
y vicepresidente de la Asociación Nacional de Sacerdotes His- tudes, institución emblemática y pionera de la Pas-
panos. toral Juvenil en América Latina. En la actualidad es
asesor de la Conferencia Episcopal de Colombia en
los departamentos de Cultura. Educación y universidades; y Pas-
5-58 GENEROSOS Y CO-RESPONSABLES: STEW- toral Juvenil. Ha sido conferencista especializado en el tema de
ARDSHIP CON HISPANOS liderazgo en todos los mementos de vida por más de 30 años y fue
Luis Soto (vea biografía 1-59) el fundador de los Encuentros de Emprendedores y Empresarios
Católicos en Colombia.
La comunidad de más rápido crecimiento en la Iglesia
Católica de hoy en día en las Estados Unidos es la comu
nidad hispana. Sin embargo, en ocasiones su crecimiento
no esta a la par con el compromiso y la generosidad, con
la corresponsabilidad o lo que en ingles se llama “stew
ardship.” Sin duda que formar una comunidad hispana
generosa y corresponsable es esencial para el futuro de
Español
la Iglesia. Aprenderemos de la identidad católica y su re

6-51 LA LLAMADA ORACIÓN DE “SANACIÓN DEL 3) las maldiciones que los antepasados hubieran echado
ÁRBOL GENEALÓGICO”: PRAXIS PASTORAL Y sobre sus descendientes, de generación tras generación
DOCTRINA QUE SUBYACE SALA NORTE (2o piso) y que ahora tendrían efecto. ¿Esto es doctrina católica?
Algunos sacerdotes católicos inclinados al ministerio Pbro. Dr. Rogelio Alcántara Mendoza
de sanación y liberación (algunos incluso que tienen o Dr. Rogelio Alcántara ha sido Director de la Edu-
tuvieron la licencia de exorcista) han propuesto la idea cación católica por más de 10 años, y actualmente
de que los males que padecen actualmente las personas dirige la Comisión para la Doctrina de la Fe de la
(psíquicos, morales, sociales, espirituales y corporales) Arquidiócesis de México. Previamente fue Direc-
tienen una causa en sus antepasados. La persona actual tor Espiritual del Pontificio Colegio Mexicano de
Roma. El padre Alcántara es Profesor de universidad en ma-
seria como el último eslabón de una cadena, por donde terias filosóficas y teológicas, y actualmente profesor de mari-
van pasando los males que llegan a ella. Estos males se ología en la Universidad Católica Lumen Gentium en México.
rian producto de tres elementos: 1) las malas inclinacio Es autor de libros y conferencista nacional e internacional con
nes de sus antepasados; 2) los pecados de sus ancestros; temas teológicos y filosóficos.

SESIÓN 6 3:00 - 4:30 PM • SÁBADO, 23 DE MARZO
6-52 LA IMAGEN DEL AMOR 6-56 ACOMPAÑAR A LOS JÓVENES AL ESTILO DE

Canónigo Dr. Eduardo Chávez Sánchez (biografía 1-51) JESÚS
La imagen de Guadalupe en la humilde tilma de San Un tema fundamental en el Sínodo de los Obispos sobre
Juan Diego es un “códice del amor” que sigue sorpren los jóvenes es el deber eclesial y el derecho de los jóvenes
diendo su preservación y su mensaje. La imagen entre al acompañamiento. En esta sesión, profundizaremos en
flores y cantos toca nuestra vida y hace de nosotros una cómo llevar a cabo este acompañamiento, aprendiendo
nueva civilización del amor de Dios. de como lo hizo Jesús: su manera de acercarse a sus
discípulos, a cada persona en particular e incluso a la
muchedumbre. Haremos un bello recorrido por los evan
6-53 PERSONAS EN BUSCA DE LA VERDAD EN UN gelios para descubrir las acciones y actitudes que debe
MUNDO DE ENGAÑOS Y MENTIRAS mos seguir como discípulos-misioneros en nuestra vida
Vivimos en tiempos donde la mentira es utilizada como diaria y en nuestro ministerio pastoral.
recurso, como herramienta, incluso como arma. Se fal Leonardo Monguí Casas, MA
sea, se exagera, se disimula. La mentira mata al alma
Nació en Bogotá, Colombia, Leonardo Monguí es
decía San Agustín. Hay diferentes tipos de mentiras y biblista, quien como Misionero de la Juventud laico
de personas que mienten. El engaño tiene una finalidad: se ha dedicado por más de 10 años a la formación
manipular, en el menos malo de los casos: evitar males del liderazgo pastoral y la Animación Bíblica de la
mayores. La mentira circula, se extiende, precisa de otra Pastoral Juvenil en distintos lugares de Latinoa-
para sostener la primera y de más para justificar las an mérica. Ha realizado su ministerio dentro de reconocidas institu-
teriores. Inmersos en engaños, incapaces de detectarlos, ciones como Central de Juventudes (Colombia), el Instituto Fe y
somos víctimas de sus efectos, y al fin lo que se resiente Vida (Estados Unidos) y Sociedad Bíblica Colombiana en donde
ha coordinado procesos formativos para jóvenes y adultos. Es
es la verdad: Aquello que nos hace libres. parte del equipo editorial de la Biblia Católica para Jóvenes y
Dra. Julia Cano Valero coordinó la Biblia Católica para la Fe y la Vida.
Dra. Julia Cano Valero, nació en el sur de España,
es Profesora en la Universidad de Cádiz en Anda-
lucía, España. Una médico psiquiatra con práctica 6-57 10 CLAVES PARA VIVIR LA SANTIDAD CON
privada y perito en procedimientos judiciales, es SED DE JUSTICIA
miembro de la Sociedad Española de Psiquiatría, de
la Sociedad Española de Psiquiatría Legal y del Grupo de Estu- Descubramos en la Exhortación Pastoral, Gaudete et Ex-
dios Psiquiatría-Legales de Andalucía. Durante su adolescencia sultate, claves para vivir con la justicia en la vida coti
y juventud, Dra. Cano fue responsable de un grupo Girl Scout. diana y responder al llamado a la santidad. En el espíritu
de las Bienaventuranzas y Mateo 25, “cada uno por su
camino” (como dice el Concilio Vaticano II) y todos uni
6-54 MARÍA, LA LECHE MATERNA Y LAS DEVOCIO- dos en la “Sed de Justicia.” Pensemos juntos propues
NES POPULARES tas para iniciar en la catequesis el seguimiento de Jesús
Neomi DeAnda, PhD (vea biografía 2-54) como camino a la santidad.
Historias y oraciones relacionadas con las imágenes de Marcelo A. Murúa
Madonas lactantes existen a través de la tradición cris Radica en Bariloche, Argentina, Marcelo Murúa es
tiana. Tres lugares con estas imágenes en particular serán catequista y formador laico con 25 años de exper
presentados: Puebla, México; San Juan, Puerto Rico; y St. iencia en cursos de formación de biblia, catequesis y
Augustine, Florida. Vengan preparadas/os para explorar espiritualidad, presenciales y a distancia. Miembro
las conexiones entre sus ministerios, la leche de María, y de la Sociedad de Catequetas Latinoamericanos y
las devociones populares, incluyendo flores y te. miembro del equipo del Instituto Superior de Catequesis Argen-
tina. Murúa es miembro de la Comisión Episcopal de Argentina
y Coordinador de la Escuela del Diaconado y del Equipo de Ani-
6-55 ¡HACIA UN ACOMPAÑAMIENTO DE TODOS mación Bíblica en la Diócesis de Bariloche. Ha publicado más de
LAS HIJAS E HIJOS DE DIOS! 30 libros para distintas editoriales de habla hispana.
Peter J. Ductrám (vea biografía 1-54)

A menudo escuchamos sobre iniciativas y terminologías 6-58 FORMAS PRÁCTICAS PARA EDUCAR A LOS
que desean “incluir” a niños con necesidades especia HIJOS
les en nuestros programas de educación religiosa y en
la vida parroquial. El mayor desafío es crear una cultura Dora Tobar van de Mensbrugghe (vea biografía 4-57)
que honre a estos niños y sus familias como agentes de El ministerio emocional de los padres es decisivo en la
su propia formación en la fe. En esta sesión, dialogare preparación de los hijos para la vida, para el matrimonio
mos sobre formas concretas en las que nosotros, como o el servicio comunitario, y para la eternidad. Descubra
padres, catequistas y líderes laicos parroquiales, pode mos los ingredientes necesarios y un plan fácil para ha
mos ayudar a crear espacios sagrados para el intercam cer de nuestros hogares la escuela de amor por excelen
bio comunitario. ¿Cómo acompañamos a estas familias cia en la cual se gradúen hijos felices, capaces de amar.
más allá de la preparación para los sacramentos sin mar
ginarlas de la comunidad en general?

7-51 COMO SER UNA FAMILIA MÁS FELIZ Rev. Jim Clarke, PhD
SALA NORTE (2o piso) El padre Jim Clarke es el Director de la Oficina
Los estudios psicológicos sobre la felicidad han para la Nueva Evangelización de la Arquidiócesis
de Los Angeles. Durante más de una década, enseñó
mostrado que la felicidad no depende tanto de las en el Seminario San Juan en Camarillo, California,
circunstancias de nuestra vida, sino que depende so y sigue siendo Profesor Adjunto en la Universidad
bre todo de la práctica consistente de ciertas conduc Loyola Marymount en Los Angeles. El padre Clarke también es un
tas bajo nuestro control. Cuando también ponemos en Director Espiritual Asociado en el Cardenal Manning House of
práctica una espiritualidad de la unidad enfocada en Prayer for Priests en Los Angeles. Domina el inglés y el español y
amarnos como Jesús nos ha amado, entonces podemos viaja extensamente con su trabajo y educación que lo ha llevado
experimentar una felicidad aún mayor que Él nos pro a Israel, México, Canadá, África, Europa, Australia, Guam y Sa-
moa Americana.
metió: “Mi alegría será vuestra y vuestra alegría será
completa” (Jn 15:11). Todos podemos convertirnos en
agentes de felicidad practicando las estrategias sugeri
das por la psicología y fortaleciendo la vida de unidad 7-54 EL CANTO EN SEMANA SANTA Y LA SOLEMNI-
en nuestras familias. DAD PROGRESIVA
La solemnidad progresiva significa que “entre la forma
Dr. John Yzaguirre
solemne y la más completa de la celebración litúrgica
El Dr. John Yzaguirre es un psicólogo y autor que puede haber varias grades intermedios de acuerdo al
se especializa en la integración de la psicología y mayor o menor peso que se le asigne al canto.” Las
la espiritualidad católica en la vida familiar. Ac-
tualmente dirige el Instituto Prosocial de Califor- celebraciones durante la Semana Santa son las más im
nia junto con su esposa, Claire Frazier-Yzaguirre, portantes del año litúrgico y el canto tiene una función
MDiv, MFT con la que ha escrito el libro “Casados y Felices.” sumamente importante durante ellas. ¿Cómo apoyamos
Ha dado conferencias en Estados Unidos, Canadá, México, la acción litúrgica siguiendo este importante principio de
Europa y Australia. Además de su práctica privada en Irvine, una solemnidad progresiva, sobre todo durante el Triduo
California, ofrece sus programas de formación y vida familiar Pascual? ¿Cómo podemos por medio de la música ayu
en muchas iglesias de Estados Unidos.
dar a la asamblea reunida a que entienda claramente la
progresión entre lo más solemne y lo más completo? En
esta sesión, hablaremos de las diferentes opciones musi
7-52 PELIGROS QUE ACECHAN A LA MUJER POR EL cales que hay y de la selección de cantos apropiados para
HECHO DE SERLO cada celebración de esta semana que es la más impor
Dra. Julia Cano Valero (vea biografía 6-53)
tante del año para nosotros los católicos. ¡Vengan listos
para cantar y celebrar!
La mujer es un ser pleno de riqueza interior y generosi
Santiago Fernández
dad, pero también es especialmente vulnerable. Sus ca
racterísticas biológicas, su rol social y su sensibilidad, le Santiago Fernández ha sido músico pastoralista
por más de 30 años. Trabaja en la parroquia de La
hacen frecuentemente víctima de daño, de abusos y de
Sagrada Familia en Novi, Michigan, como director
crímenes. La mujer desde niña es población de riesgo en
Español
de música y también como presentador de talleres
Victimología. Corre un riesgo enorme de ser engañada, para Oregon Catholic Press. Cuenta con 15 años de
sometida y lastimada. Reflexionaremos sobre sus debili experiencia en enseñanza y oratoria, Fernández es conferencista
dades y fortalezas, sobre los peligros que le acechan por a nivel nacional y ha sido miembro del Consejo Asesor Nacional
el solo hecho de ser mujer. El conocimiento sobre esas para la USCCB, director musical del National Catholic Council
circunstancias ayudara a mantener la alerta y a proteger for Hispanic Ministry, lnstituto Fe y Vida, y Coordinador de Culto
y Liturgia para el Primer Encuentro nacional de la Pastoral Ju-
el psiquismo femenino de daños irreparables que harán venil Hispana en 2006. Fue miembro del comité de liturgia para
que pierda su potencialidad. el V Encuentro 2018.
7-53 HOMBRES Y MUJERES – UNIDOS POR LA JUS- 7-55 JUSTICIA SOCIAL – REQUERIMIENTO DE LOS
TICIA JÓVENES
Moisés clama a Dios, ¿Qué debo hacer? La mujer samar Ricardo Grzona (vea biografía 4-54)
itana le pregunta a Jesús, “¿Cómo puedes tú, un judío,
Después del sínodo sobre los jóvenes, como actuar:
pedirme una bebida, a una mujer samaritana?” Respon
El Sínodo sobre los jóvenes plantea varios temas im
demos a las invitaciones de Dios de maneras personal,
portantes. Pero los mismos jóvenes han solicitado una
de maneras únicas, como hombres y mujeres llamados a
claridad sobre cómo abordar el tema de Justicia Social
luchar por la justicia. ¿Cómo responden los hombres y
desde los grupos cristianos. ¿Cuáles son los temas im
las mujeres de diferente manera? ¿Cuáles son los dones
portantes? ¿Cómo presentarlos en los grupos juveniles?
masculinos y femeninos que nos capacitan a formar rela
¿Podemos orar para prepararnos ante la acción concreta
ciones justas y ser transformados por los otros a trabajar
de justicia en nuestra sociedad? Se presentarán proyec
por la paz?
tos sociales de justicia posibles de realizar.

SESIÓN 7 10:00 - 11:30 AM • DOMINGO, 24 DE MARZO
7-56 LA PEDAGOGÍA DE JESÚS CLAVE DE LA EVAN- vertiginoso y acelerado que requiere de nosotros respu
GELIZACIÓN A LOS JÓVENES estas contundentes a las necesidades actuales. Revisare
Leonardo Monguí Casas, MA (vea biografía 6-56)
mos algunas experiencias exitosas de formación integral
en liderazgo por mementos de vida que han generado
Hoy en día en que se proponen distintas maneras de impacto en el continente: sus principios, sus logros y
evangelizar, es importante centrarnos en el Maestro. tropiezos serán vistos a la luz de las necesidades actu
Jesús – el primero y el más grande evangelizador – tuvo ales para así dar respuesta a un mundo que tiene sed de
una manera particular de transmitir su mensaje, presen Dios y de justicia.
tar al Padre y comunicar al Espíritu Santo. Los apósto
les, incluyendo a Pablo, trataron de seguir su ejemplo
y así debemos hacer nosotros. Nuestra primera tarea es 7-59 CATEQUESIS DE MISERICORDIA
permitir que el testimonio de Jesús nos transforme. Esta Nuestros esfuerzos catequéticos tienen que llegar a “las
conferencia hará una relectura del ser de Jesús y su obra afueras” de nuestras comunidades. Hay muchas per
evangelizadora desde la pedagogía que utilizó, para que sonas que están luchando día a día con su fe y como
revisemos nuestra labor evangelizadora y tomemos un identificar con la iglesia. Muchas veces estas personas
nuevo impulso como discípulos-misioneros. están al margen de la sociedad y son personas que no se
identifican con lo que la sociedad define como “normal.”
Si escuchamos el reto del Papa Francisco es de traer la
7-57 CLAVES PARA LA EVANGELIZACIÓN EN IN- misericordia a las personas que están olvidadas por la
TERNET sociedad. En esta sesión, nos dedicamos a desarrollar
cinco estrategias para salir de la rutina normal de la cate
Rev, Daniel Pajuelo Vázquez (vea biografía 3-57) quesis y buscar modos para enlazarnos con personas que
Jesús dice, “Id por todo el mundo y proclamad el Evan no caben en nuestra definición de la catequesis normal.
gelio a toda criatura” (Mc 16, 15). Este es el mandato del Se darán recomendaciones prácticas para como logar es
que nace la llamada a la evangelización también en in tas metas en nuestras comunidades.
ternet. En esta sesión, se ofrecen claves para esta misión Víctor Valenzuela
que nacen de la experiencia evangelizadora de la plata
De padres mexicanos nació en Arizona, Víctor Va-
forma iMisión. lenzuela ha vivido la mayor parte de su vida en el
área de la bahía. Hoy radica en San Leandro, Cali-
fornia, es vicepresidente de la formación ministe-
7-58 ¿ESTAMOS SIENDO ACOMPAÑADOS, FOR- rial para Dignity Health. Por más de 30 años ha
MADOS Y ENVIADOS POR EL MAESTRO? INI- estado trabajando en el ministerio hispano. Ha sido profesor de
secundaria y ha colaborado en diversos ministerios parroquia-
CIATIVAS DE LIDERAZGO Y MISION PARA UN les incluyendo pastoral juvenil y educación religiosa, donde tiene
MUNDO AGITADO una gran experiencia preparando materiales.
Héctor Hugo Tabares Ramírez (vea biografía 5-59)
El tiempo presente nos llama a discernir la presencia
Trinitaria en nuestro caminar como discípulos misione
ros; reconocer como un don el acompañamiento, for
mación y liderazgo que la Iglesia mantiene en un mundo
SESIÓN 8 1:00 - 2:30 PM • DOMINGO, 24 DE MARZO
8-51 ¡LA DICHA DE LOS QUE TIENEN “SED DE JUS-

TICIA”! SALA NORTE (2o piso) hacer vida todos los días esta bienaventuranza.
¿Quieres conocer que experiencias personales de sed de María Elena Ocegueda Juárez
justicia tienes? ¿Te gustaría saber desde dónde actúas María Elena Ocegueda nació en Guadalajara,
como persona? ¿Tu acción pastoral está acompañada Jalisco, México, ahí descubrió su vocación a la
del valor de la justicia? Esta sesión te ofrece algunos catequesis y desde 1990 ha sido formadora de
elementos básicos para conocer como están construidos catequistas. Es Secretaria Ejecutiva de la Sección
nuestros actos humanos, y reconocer en el mensaje de Diocesana de Evangelización y Catequesis en la
Arquidiócesis de Guadalajara, México. También Ocegueda es
Jesús la clara invitación del valor de la justicia. La ética Coordinadora del Departamento de Elaboración de Materiales;
cristiana nos ofrece a los seguidores de Jesús, la justicia Subdirectora Ejecutiva del lnstituto Superior de Catequesis; y
como horizonte de vida, pues cuando se cree se vive con Directora de ediciones casa del Catequista. Recientemente es
conciencia, libertad y valor. Ven y experimenta como miembro de la Sociedad de Catequetas Latinoamericana.

DOMINGO, 24 DE MARZO • 10:00 - 11:30 AM SESIÓN 7
8-52 COMO EL EVANGELIO COBRA VIDA A TRAVÉS 8-54 ECOLOGÍA INTEGRAL: SER CATÓLICO EN UN
DE LAS COMUNIDADES VULNERABLES PLANETA PEQUEÑA
La experiencia de algunas personas católicas LGBTQ El “medioambiente” es la relación entre la naturaleza y
(lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, transexuales o quienes la sociedad. La comida, el agua y el suelo son parte de
cuestionan) es que su identidad los ha acercado más al los sacramentos católicos porque nuestro Creador nos
Evangelio y a las enseñanzas de Jesucristo. ¿Cómo pu ofrece los dones de la naturaleza para nuestro bienestar
ede ser? En esta sesión, exploraremos como grupos que y disfrute. Sin embargo, los seres humanos están da
son marginados experimentan el Evangelio y las formas ñando la naturaleza a un ritmo alarmante. Laudato Sí,
en que podemos ministrar más eficazmente para ayudar la encíclica del Papa Francisco, nos llama a una forma
los a identificarse como cristianos católicos y como dis de ser que integra nuestra fe con nuestro estilo de vida
cípulos. para proteger restaurar el planeta. Esta sesión compartirá
Rev. Carlos Alarcón, OMI ideas para ser católicos verdes, de manera práctica, co
menzando con nuestros hábitos diarios y lo que elegimos
El padre Carlos Alarcón, nació en Guadalajara,
México, fue maestro de tercero de primaria en Bell
consumir.
Gardens y South Central Los Angeles. En 1983 in- Paul Hicks
greso a los Misioneros Oblatos de María lnmacu-
Desde 2009, Paul Hicks es el Director de Recursos
lada. Durante 28 años su ministerio sacerdotal se
Hídricos para Servicios de Ayuda Católicos (CRS),
ha extendido en parroquias desde San Fernando hasta Mexicali,
con sede en El Salvador. Tiene casi 25 años de ex-
Baja California, y Alaska como director de vocaciones. Actual-
periencia liderando proyectos de abastecimiento
mente es Director espiritual del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial
del agua, administración de recursos hídricos y
en San Fernando y Predicador de Misiones los Fines de Semana.
desarrollo agrícola en países en desarrollo, incluyendo Albania,
Dora Tobar van de Mensbrugghe Filipinas, Afganistán y América Central. Su enfoque profesional
es apoyar a las personas y comunidades para mejorar el acceso
Dora Tobar es Directora de la Oficina de Vida Famil-
del agua potable y saneamiento y para proteger y administrar las
iar y Ministerio Hispano de la Diócesis de Lafayette
fuentes del agua para las generaciones actuales y futuras.
en Indiana. Es conferencista y profesora invitada en
muchos institutos de formación pastoral y diócesis
dentro de los Estados Unidos y otros países. Es edito-
ra y colaboradora para varias publicaciones. Desafió el programa 8-55 LOS SÚPERS Y LOS SANTOS: EN BÚSQUEDA
denominado “La Pareja Feliz” y fue redactora en jefe de la página DE A LA VIRTUD HEROICA
web para las parejas hispanas de la Conferencia Episcopal de los
Estados Unidos. Se ha dedicado especialmente a la investigación Nuestra cultura popular, en el cine y programación de
y desarrollo de programas de formación espiritual y vida familiar. televisión, pone énfasis en los súpers, superhumanos que
muchos consideran ejemplares de virtud en un mundo
Lic. Yunuen Trujillo
de la imaginación. Sin embargo, con el ejemplo de los
Lic. Yunuen Trujillo es conferencista y ministra laica santos y la gracia del Señor, nosotros podemos lograr la
con especialidad didáctica y practica en Ministerio virtud heroica en nuestras vidas.
de Justicia Social, Doctrina Social de la Iglesia,
Migración y Leyes, Movimiento Santuario, Libertad María Morera Johnson
Religiosa, y Ministerio LGBT Inclusivo. Como parte María Morera Johnson es una autora católica
Español
del Equipo de Pastoral Juvenil Arquidiocesana (jóvenes adultos), galardonada cuyos libros incluyen “Our Lady of
ha sido coordinadora regional, encargada de programas de for- Charity: How a Cuban Devotion to Mary Helped
mación y conductora de radio Católica “PJLA Radio-TV.” Actu- Me Grow in Faith and Love,” “Super Girls and Ha-
almente forma parte del Ministerio Católico con Personas Gay y los: My Companions on the Quest for Truth, Justice,
Lesbianas, ministerio arquidiócesis de Los Angeles y estudia su and Heroic Virtue” and “My Badass Book of Saints: Courageous
Doctorado en la Universidad de La Verne. Women Who Showed Me How to Live.” Morera enseñó en es-
cuelas secundarias y universidades antes de partir, en 2008, a
conferencias católicas y retiros.
8-53 DE UNA VIDA ORDINARIA, A UNA VIDA EX
TRAORDINARIA
Marco A. Elías-Juarez (vea biografía 2-55) 8-56 JESUCRISTO EL MIGRANTE: CRISTOLOGÍA
Pasar de lo ordinario a lo extraordinario es un reto que CONTEXTUAL Y LOS SIGNOS DE LOS TIEM-
se nos presenta todos los días de la vida. Depende de POS
nosotros si queremos hacer de lo ordinario algo extraor El presidente Trump quiere mantener alejados a las
dinario. Depende de nosotros de ponerle chispa y cre migrantes; mientras para el Papa Francisco, son “una
atividad a la vida para que la monotonía no se apodere nueva semilla de evangelización.” Dr. Roberto Lassal
de ella. Depende de nosotros vivir la vida de santidad, en le-Klein, teólogo y asesor del seminario sobre la for
lo simple y lo sencillo. Depende de nosotros encontrarle mación para el ministerio hispano, describe el Jesús
sentido a la vida para no dejar que la depresión, el sui resucitado encontrado en la vida de las migrantes y re
cidio y otros males modernos afecten nuestra sociedad. fugiados durante 32 años en Oakland Catholic Worker.
Depende de nosotros que los jóvenes amen y digan sí a Explora la base bíblica del descubrimiento par el Papa
la vida. Los invito a desarrollar una visión extraordinaria Francisco y San Óscar Romero de que son una continu
de la vida, y vivirla con pasión y con intensión. ación histórica del Jesús histórico, el mesías migrante

SESIÓN 8 INFORMACIÓN
que revela que Dios ha elegido salvar a la humanidad a
través de los pobres y los rechazados. PROGRAMA DE CONTRIBUCIONES
Roberto Lassalle-Klein, PhD, MSW
Ralphs, uno de los supermer
cados más grandes en el
Dr. Roberto Lassalle-Klein, es cofundador y Direc- sur de California, ayuda a
tor Ejecutivo de Oakland Catholic Worker, Profe- escuelas, iglesias y otras
sor de Estudios Religiosos en la Universidad de
organizaciones sin fines de lucro. El Congreso de Educación
Holy Names, y asesor del Seminario sobre la for-
mación para el ministerio hispano. Ha tenido becas Religiosa de Los Ángeles recibe ayuda del programa de contri
y cargos docentes en la Universidad de DePaul en Chicago; la buciones “Ralphs Community Contributions Program.” Usted
Unión Teológica de Graduados y la Escuela Jesuita de Teología también puede ayudar. ¡Es fácil! Inscríbase en Ralphs y obtenga
de Berkeley, California; y la Universidad Ramon Llul en Barce- su tarjeta gratis. Vaya de compras, presente su tarjeta y un por
lona, España. Dr. Lassalle-Klein es teólogo y autor de cinco li- centaje de sus compras irá para ayudar al Congreso de Educación
bros sobre Jesús y espiritualidad; los proyectos actuales incluyen Religiosa. (Nota: este es un programa anual que debe renovarse
“Voces de Migrantes y Refugiados” y “Jesús el Migrante: Una cada año. El plazo actual es del 1 de septiembre de 2018 al 31
Cristología Contextual.” de agosto de 2019.)
Es fácil inscribirse para sacar su “Ralphs Rewards Card” en los
8-57 INSPIRANDO A LA JUVENTUD “IGEN” COMO supermercados o en la red. También puede llenar su aplicación
DISCÍPULOS MISIONEROS del programa “Ralphs rewards Card” en la red.
Los jóvenes “iGen” están mostrando su sed de justicia • Ir a: www.ralphs.com (o www.food4less.com)
y se ven a ellos mismos como protagonistas en cambiar • Abajo de la sección de “Información de las Compañías,”
temas decisivos como la vida, pobreza, ecología, con presionar “Community.”
trol de armas y la paz mundial. En la Pastoral Juvenil, • Buscar “Contribución a la Comunidad” en la parte inferior
de la página.
coma catequistas, agentes pastorales y padres de familia,
• Seleccionar “Ver más” y seleccionar “Inscripción.”
nuestro rol es conectar con la Vida de Jesucristo de una • Deberá escribir su código postal y seleccionar un negocio
manera significativa en la búsqueda por la justicia, de para continuar.
manera que nos inspire a vivir fielmente como discípulos • Deberá escribir su Número de Tarjeta (se encuentra en la parte
misioneros. de atrás de la misma).
Verónica Rayas, PhD • Confirmar o entrar su nombre y domicilio.
• Escribir KV939 o escribir “Archdiocese of Los Angeles - Re
La Dra. Verónica Rayas es Directora de la Oficina ligious Education” en la barra de búsqueda.
de Formación Religiosa en la Diócesis de El Paso,
Texas. Previamente se desempeñó como Coordina-
dora de Programas para el Instituto Tepeyac en la LOS BOLETOS PARA DISNEY RESORT
diócesis y, anteriormente, se desempeñó como Co- Las personas que se inscriban para el Congreso de Educación
Directora del Ministerio Juvenil en la Arquidiócesis de Nueva
Religiosa pueden comprar entradas a Disneyland a precio es
York. Dra. Rayas tiene una amplia experiencia en varios ministe-
rios, incluyendo roles como asociado pastoral, catequista, minis- pecial antes de su llegada. Hay precios especiales para boletos
tro de jóvenes y maestro de escuela católica. Ella ha presentado de Twilight Convention (entrada después de las 4 pm), 1-día
en diferentes diócesis y en varias conferencias en Dallas y Wash- 1-parque, multi-día y los boletos Park Hopper (para los dos
ington, D.C. parques). Esta oferta sólo está disponible en línea en http://
mydisneygroup.com/ZMRC19A y deben comprarse antes del
lunes, 12 de marzo de 2019. Esta oferta no está disponible en
8-58 EL CUIDADO DE LA CASA COMÚN COMO UN el parque de Disneyland, y los boletos son válidos del sábado,
16 de marzo de 2019 hasta el miércoles 27 de marzo de 2019.
COMPROMISO DE JUSTICIA
Olga Consuelo Vélez Caro (vea biografía 4-59) FONDO DE APOYO
A la luz de los aportes de la Encíclica Laudato Sí del LLa Oficina de Educación Religiosa ha establecido un fondo
Papa Francisco, mostrar el compromiso social y cristia de apoyo (Endowment Fund) financiado por donaciones el
no que se tiene con la casa común y señalar los desafíos cual permite la formación continua de los líderes catequéti
que se derivan de una fe comprometida con la creación cos ofreciéndoles becas escolares para estudios avanzados.
y con las más pobres. Deseamos que cada director/a de educación religiosa y cada
director/a de pastoral juvenil, tenga la oportunidad de obtener
el grado universitario de maestría en Estudios Religiosos. Si
usted desea contribuir a este fondo y ser mencionado en la
guía del programa del RECongress, favor de enviar su dona
tivo de cualquier cantidad a la dirección que se proporciona a
continuación. Tendremos una colecta especial para este fondo
durante las liturgias del sábado.
Favor de hacer su donativo a nombre de: “Religious Education
Endowment Fund.” Envíelo a: Padre Christopher Bazyouros,
Office of Religious Education, PO Box 761157, Los Angeles,
CA 90076-1157.

RECONGRESS • 22-24 DE MARZO DE 2019 INFORMACIÓN
INSTALACIONES DEL HOTEL/HOSPITALIDAD PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES
Cada hotel tiene reglas especiales con respecto a los alimentos y El Comité del Congreso de Educación Religiosa desea que
bebidas. Favor de comunicarse con su hotel para más preguntas. disfrute de su experiencia en el RECongress y le ofrece las
Sabiendo que muchas parroquias brindan hospitalidad para su siguientes opciones:
grupo, nos hemos comunicado con los gerentes de catering de • Si necesita que un asistente le acompañe a sus conferencias
los hoteles principales y han acordado trabajar con nosotros para y otros eventos del RECongress, adjunte su tarjeta de reg
proveer una variedad de alimentos y bebidas a precios razonables. istración con la suya, y envíela en el mismo sobre con una
También pueden organizar banquetes en sus salas de reuniones. nota explicando que ambos necesitan estar registrados en las
Para su conveniencia, hemos incluido a la persona de contacto para mismas conferencias. Es esencial que se registre antes del 1
algunos de los hoteles. de marzo de 2019.
• Las distancias entre el centro de convenciones y hoteles veci
CONTACTOS DE BANQUETE / CATERING nos son bastante largas. El Centro de Convenciones tiene un
servicio de transporte gratuito a los edificios del Centro de
CLARION: Emily Quinn (714) 750-3131
Convenciones. Si desea ser registrado solamente para confer
DOUBLETREE: Erika Santana (714) 383-7019 encias dentro del centro de convenciones, es muy importante
que incluya una nota con su tarjeta de registro al tiempo de
HILTON: Kelly Brown (714) 740-4293
enviarla.
MARRIOTT: Jim Neilson (714) 703-3114 • NOTA: El Centro de Convenciones no proporciona sillas
SHERATON PARK: Omar Romero (714) 750-1811 de ruedas. Póngase en contacto con Scootaround para el
alquiler de sillas de ruedas y scooters en Anaheim, incluyen
los scooters de movilidad, las sillas de ruedas manuales, las
REGLAMENTACION DEL CENTRO DE CONVENCIONES sillas motorizadas y el vehículo eléctrico personal ultraportátil.
Por favor respete todas las reglas para participantes del RE Para obtener más información, visite www.scootaround.com
Congress: en línea o llame al (888) 441-7575.
1. Está prohibido acampar o realizar picnic en el estaciona Si tiene preguntas o inquietudes sobre su capacidad para asistir o
miento del Centro de Convenciones. disfrutar del RECongress debido al acceso para discapacitados o
2. Ninguna organización privada, expositor o particular problemas de movilidad, no dude en ponerse en contacto con Rob
puede distribuir o vender alimentos o bebidas. Williams por email en [email protected]. Durante
el RECongress puede acudir al Equipo de Movilidad que está
Esta es una clara infracción del contrato con el Centro de Con
situado justo fuera de las Oficinas Centrales del RECongress
venciones, quien da derechos exclusivamente a Aramark Food
“Headquarters” (AR-1), en el pasillo entre la sala de exhibiciones
Service, Inc. y también infringe reglamentos de la agencia de
y la entrada de la Arena.
salud del condado de Orange.
ESTACIONAMIENTO SERVICIOS PARA

El estacionamiento del Centro de Convenciones de Anaheim PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD AUDITIVA
cuesta $16 cada vez que usted ingresa. NO HAY PASES DE Haremos todo lo posible para asegurar que el RECongress 2019
Español
ESTACIONAMIENTO disponibles y NO ESTÁ PERMITIDO sea accesible para personas sordas y con problemas de audición.
DEJAR SU VEHÍCULO DURANTE LA NOCHE. Tampoco está Háganos saber si necesita intérpretes o aparatos de asistencia
permitido acampar o hacer picnic. NOTA: Estacione su vehículo auditiva completando el Formulario de solicitud en la página
sólo en las áreas indicadas. Será multado si se estaciona de re siguiente.
versa en un espacio para estacionarse de frente. Si deja su auto Le recomendamos que se comunique con el personal del Con
en un área restringida, será remolcado y usted cubrirá los gastos. greso de Educación Religiosa antes del 1 de marzo de 2019
Revise nuestro sitio www.RECongress.org/2019/updates.htm al (213) 637-7348 para asegurarse de que se haya recibido su
para ver información sobre el estacionamiento y un mapa. solicitud. La liturgia de clausura del domingo será interpretada.
Los asientos especiales para todos los miembros de la comunidad
GRABACIÓN DE LAS CONFERENCIAS sorda se encuentran en frente y a la derecha del escenario de la
La mayoría de las conferencias serán grabadas por la compañía Arena. Si desea que se interprete otra misa, puede solicitar un
Conference Media. Se prohíbe cualquier otra grabación personal. intérprete a su llegada.
Para más información sobre como ordenar un audio CD o MP3 Si desea agregar, eliminar o cambiar una solicitud DESPUÉS de
consulte la red www.RECongress.org o el libreto-guía. su llegada, busque a los Servicios de interpretación, ubicados a
las afueras de la oficina central del RECongress (AR-1). Si bien
podemos satisfacer la mayoría de las solicitudes de cambios
de última hora, no podemos garantizar que haya un intérprete
disponible.

ANAHEIM AREA MAP
ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER AREA HOTEL MAP
Tip: With you in mind, the Religious Education RECongress has contracted with certain hotels in the Convention Center area with a
variety of pricing and room types that should meet everyone’s needs. Please pay special attention to the amenities offered – some
properties offer free breakfast options and several hotels offer suites that can house up to six people – that can add even greater value
to your stay. We look forward to your presence with us at the 2019 Religious Education Congress.
Don’t miss our interactive hotel map

online at www.RECongress.org/hotels

MARCH 21 (YOUTH DAY) & 22-24 (ADULT DAYS), 2019 HOTEL LISTING
HOTEL NOTE: We have negotiated special rates with the following properties. To get the quoted rates, be sure to inform the hotel
that you are attending the Religious Education Congress. Room availability is not guaranteed after dates indicated. The hotel room
rate is subject to applicable state and local taxes plus any resort fees in effect at the time of check-in. A portion of the room rate is
used to offset Convention Center expenses. Hotel updates and links can be found online at www.RECongress.org/hotels.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS DIRECTLY WITH THE HOTEL PROPERTIES
Hotel Address
Phone Rate Suite Time Notes
(Anaheim CA 92802 unless noted)
ANAHEIM MARRIOTT
(714) 750-8000 $213
(Headquarters Hotel) 4:00 pm 50% off self park; rate good through Feb. 28, 2019
(800) 228-9290 $223
700 W Convention Way
ANAHEIM HILTON (714) 750-4321 $216 4:00 pm Rate good through February 28, 2019
777 W Convention Way (877) 776-4932 $222
THE ANAHEIM HOTEL $165 4:00 pm Comp. shuttle; $14 first car ($22 additional car); rate good
(714) 772-5900
1700 S Harbor Blvd $185 through February 27, 2019 (see our ad on next page)
ANAHEIM INN
(Best Western Plus) (714) 774-1050 $147 4:00 pm Rate good through February 28, 2019
1630 S Harbor Blvd
CASTLE INN & SUITES (714) 774-8111 $159 4:00 pm Free parking (1 car per room); free WiFi; no resort fee; rate
1734 S Harbor Blvd (800) 227-8530 good through February 28, 2019; Group Code: Congress
CLARION ANAHEIM RESORT (714) 750-3131 $149.95 $16 self park ($22 valet); rate good through
Available 4:00 pm
616 W Convention Way (800) 231-6215 $179.95 February 19, 2019
DESERT PALMS HOTEL & SUITES 3-night min. stay includes $9.95 parking; free hot breakfast
(714) 535-1133 $219 4:00 pm
631 W Katella Ave buffet; free WiFi; free snack pack; rate thru Feb. 22, 2019
DOUBLETREE SUITES ANAHEIM (714) 750-3000 $8 self park; rate good through February 28, 2019
$175 4:00 pm
2085 S Harbor Blvd (800) 445-8667 *note: 1st night room & tax due at booking
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
(714) 703-8800 $10 self park; free hot breakfast; rate good through
11747 Harbor Blvd $159 Available 3:00 pm
(800) 426-7866 February 28, 2019
Garden Grove, CA 92840
PARK PLACE INN
(Best Western Plus) (714) 776-4800 $155 Available 4:00 pm $10 self park; rate good through February 28, 2019
1544 S Harbor Blvd
PAVILIONS
(Best Western Plus) (714) 776-0140 $130 4:00 pm $10 self park; rate good through February 28, 2019
1176 W Katella Ave
PORTOFINO HOTEL (714) 782-7600 $185
3:00 pm Rate good through February 27, 2019
1831 S Harbor Blvd (888) 297-7143 $205
RAFFLES INN & SUITES
(714) 750-6100 $149
(Best Western Plus) Welcome reception; free valet parking; free breakfast; rate
(800) 308-5278 $169 3:00 pm
2040 S Harbor Blvd good through February 15, 2019
RED LION HOTEL (714) 750-2801
$170 4:00 pm $10 self park; rate good through February 28, 2019
Travel/Hotels
1850 S Harbor Blvd (800) 733-5466
RESIDENCE INN ANAHEIM (714) 782-7500 $20 parking (1 car per room); free breakfast; rate good
640 W Katella Ave $235
(877) 688-7165 4:00 pm through February 20, 2019
SHERATON PARK HOTEL (714) 750-1811 $180
4:00 pm $21 self park; rate good through February 26, 2019
1855 S Harbor Blvd (866) 837-4197 $210
SPRINGHILL SUITES ANAHEIM (714) 533-2101 $219 $20 parking (1 car per room); free breakfast; rate good
4:00 pm
1801 S Harbor Blvd (844) 473-3953 $235 through February 18, 2019
STOVALLS INN
(Best Western Plus) (714) 778-1880 $125 4:00 pm $10 self park; rate good through February 28, 2019
1110 W Katella Ave
WYNDHAM GARDEN ANAHEIM (714) 991-6868 Comp. parking; comp. WiFi; rate good through
$165 3:00 pm
515 W Katella Ave (888) 543-7878 February 28, 2019

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TRANSPORATION
SHUTTLE SERVICE port (SNA) to/from the Anaheim
Resort is $16 for a one-way transfer
The Religious Education Congress has made arrangements (reflects a $6 discount). Rates for
for airport transportation with Karmel Shuttle, offering direct Long Beach Airport (LGB) to/from
service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the Anaheim Resort is $22 for a one-
John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Long Beach Airport (LGB) way transfer (reflects a $6 discount).
to and from the Anaheim Resort. Reservations are required 24
2 WAYS TO REGISTER:
hours in advance. Karmel offers state-of-the-art tracking, so
they will know when your flight has been delayed; however, 1) Visit www.karmel.com and enter
you MUST call 888-995-7433 to advise of any and all flight Promo Code: RECON19.
changes. 2) Call toll free 1-888-995-RIDE (888-995-7433). Mention
Promo Code “RECON19” at the time of reservation.
Rates for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to/from
the Anaheim Resort with the discount is $24 for a one-way FLIGHT ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS: You must contact
transfer (reflects a $6 discount). Rates for John Wayne Air- Karmel Shuttle for pick-up. Upon flight arrival, immediately
gather all luggage and call us toll free (888) 995-7433, advis-
ing you are ready for pickup. If you provided your cell phone
number with your reservation, look for a text or email with our
READY TO GO link. Click READY TO GO once you have
all luggage in hand. Dispatch will alert you back with a van #
and instruct you were to stand to meet your driver.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance.
Normal operating hours are 4 am-10:59 pm. Times outside of
normal operating hours can still be accommodated; however,
Airport transfers ... discounted exclusively for attendees of the a surcharge will be added and noted online prior to confirming
2019 Religious Education Conference with Karmel Shuttle the transfer. Call to confirm all transfers 48 hours in advance
Service. by calling toll-free 1-888-995-7433.
RESORT AREA SHUTTLE

The Anaheim Resort Transit (ART)
replaces individual hotel shuttle
service to locations throughout the
Anaheim Resort District. ART’s fleet
of vehicles runs along nine routes that
connect hotels, Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Down-
town Disney and the Anaheim Convention Center with shopping,
dining and evening entertainment.
ART schedules and system maps, adult and child passes, display
materials and signage will be available at all participating hotels
in the Anaheim Resort District.
Service Schedule: Daily service begins 60 minutes before area Travel/Hotels
theme parks open and concludes 30 minutes after closing. Dis-
neyland’s East Esplanade offers ART guests priority pick-up and
drop-off locations. During peak periods or special events, 10-min-
ute frequency services early morning and evening high-demand
periods. Non-peak periods are serviced with 20-minute frequency.
Fares & Passes: ART adult all-day passes can be purchased by
cash, ATM and credit card at $5 per day (children 3-9 are $2 per
day) for unlimited use; three-day adult passes are priced at $12
(children 3-9 are $3), and five-day adult passes are $20 (children
• On-board, guests may purchase one-way, one-time, cash-
3-9 are $5). Children 2 and under are free.
only fares of $3 for adults; children 3-9 are $1; under 2 are free;
Passes are available from: also reduced fares for seniors. For further information, check
• The Front Desk of all participating ART properties. online at www.rideart.org or contact the 24-hour, toll-free Call
• ART kiosks located at 13 locations throughout the Resort. Center at 1-888-364-2787, available in English and Spanish.

AIRLINE TRAVEL MARCH 21 (YOUTH DAY) & 22-24, 2019
It’s time to book your

Airline Tickets
for the
2019 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS
Call and reserve your tickets early with the Official Travel Agency of Congress
EXECUTOURS TRAVEL SERVICE

A BRANCH OF THE TZELL TRAVEL GROUP
11111 SANTA MONICA BLVD SUITE 1675

LOS ANGELES, CA 90025-2994
CALL AND ASK FOR THE RECONGRESS DESK: 310-552-0786 (in California)
– or – 1-800-323-7004 (outside California)
FAX: 310-552-2622 EMAIL: [email protected]
EMAIL OR FAX FORM FOR THE 2019 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
Passenger Name:___________________________________________Gender: _____ Date of Birth:________________
Passenger Name:___________________________________________Gender: _____ Date of Birth:________________
*International Travelers Only – Passport Number:______________________________________ Exp.: _____________
Billing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State: ___________ ZIP Code: _______________________________
Home Phone:________________________ Work Phone: __________________________________________________
Fax Number:________________________ Cell Number: __________________________________________________
Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Credit Card Number: ______________________________________________ Exp.: ____________________________
City of Departure:____________________ or Airport of Departure:__________________________________________
Date of Departure:___________________________________________________________Time: _________AM or PM
Date of Return:_____________________________________________________________Time: _________AM or PM
Frequent flyer number(s): ____________________________Seating preference:________________________________
Car rental type (and preference of company, if you have one):________________________________________________
Any special requests:________________________________________________________________________________
CREDIT CARD HOLDER’S AUTHORIZATION:

In lieu of my credit card imprint, I, _____________________________________, hereby authorize Executours
Travel Service to charge any transactions requested by me via telephone, fax or email to my credit card listed above.
___________________________________ _______________________________________
Date Signature of Cardholder
NOTE: IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE BY FAXING US A PHOTOCOPY OF THE CREDIT CARD
(FRONT AND BACK) AND THE DRIVER’S LICENSE OF CARDHOLDER. THE TSA REQUIRES THAT ALL TRAVELERS’
NAMES MUST MATCH GOVERNMENT ISSUED IDENTIFICATION, INCLUDING MIDDLE NAME OR INITIAL.

FEATURED ADVERTISER
ENDOWMENT FUND lection for this fund at the Saturday evening liturgies. Please make
your donation payable to: Religious Education Endowment Fund.
The Office of Religious Education has established an Endowment
Fund to support the ongoing training and formation of religious Mail to: Fr. Christopher Bazyouros
education leaders by making scholarships available for catechetical Office of Religious Education
leaders to pursue graduate studies. It is our hope that every Direc- PO Box 761157
tor of Religious Education and Director of Youth Ministry will be Los Angeles, CA 90076-1157
given the opportunity to receive a master’s degree in Religious On the Web: Online registration allows charges on a credit
Education/Religious Studies. card – registration fees and any contribution to
If you would like to contribute to this fund and be listed in the the Endowment Fund. Charges can be made to
RECongress Program Book as a Benefactor ($1000), Sponsor Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover.
($500), Donor ($100) or Friend ($50), please make your donation Any contribution to the Endowment Fund is tax-
at any amount with registration. In addition, there will be a col- deductible.
Travel/Hotels
RALPHS CLUB Community Contributions Program. It’s easy!
• Go to www.ralphs.com (or food4less.com)
Ralphs Grocery Company, a South-
ern California supermarket chain, • Click on “Sign In”
supports schools, churches and other • Enter your email address and password
non-profit organizations with annual • Select “My Account” under Welcome, Valued Customer
contributions. The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress is • Scroll down to Community Rewards and click the Edit button
a member of Ralphs Community Contributions Program. Simply
by using an enrolled Ralphs rewards Card, a portion of eligible • In Search box, type “KV939” or “Archdiocese of Los Angeles
purchases are contributed to the RECongress. (Note: This is an - Religious Education”
annual program that must be renewed each year. The current term • Be sure to click on the circle next to the name
is September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019.) • Click on Enroll to complete the enrollment process
We encourage all Ralphs and Food 4 Less shoppers to sign up • You have now completed your online rewards card registration
for the free Ralphs rewards Card and register their card with the AND your Community Contribution registration.

CERTIFICATION
Earn extension semester hours and receive a transcript

from Loyola Marymount University for attending the
2019 Religious Education Congress
“Thirsting for Justice” | “Sed de Justicia” | “Khát Khao Công Lý”
March 22-24, 2019
In cooperation with the Office of Religious Education at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles,
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY offers the opportunity to earn professional development
(Continuing Education) credit for attending the Religious Education Congress, with two options:
To earn 1.0 unit (10 hours over two days): To earn 1.5 units (15 hours over three days):
• attend any six workshops (including keynote • attend any eight workshops (including keynote
address) and at least one major liturgy address) and at least two major liturgies
• write a 1‑2 page reflection paper integrating • write a 2-3 page reflection paper integrating
what you learned at the presentations what you learned at the presentations
• registration fee: $65 • registration fee: $95
 To register, fill out the form below, and FAX or mail it to the address below.
• You may register by phone at 310‑338‑2799 or online at http://academics.lmu.edu/extension/
• You may also register at Congress; just come by the LMU Booth in the Exhibit Hall
 To receive credit, submit your paper (typed, double‑spaced), along with a list of all the sessions you attended, on or
before April 8, 2019 (two weeks after Congress)
• Send your materials by email ([email protected]), or FAX (310-338-2706), or regular mail to:
Center for Religion & Spirituality, 1 LMU Drive, Suite 1863, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
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REGISTRATION FORM – LMU EXTENSION

 RELX 870.01 / CRN 80487 – R.E. CONGRESS: Two Days (1.0 unit for $65)
 RELX 871.01 / CRN 80488 – R.E. CONGRESS: Three Days (1.5 units for $95)
FULL NAME _____________________________________________________________________________________

Title First Middle Last Suffix
ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ________________________________________ STATE _________ ZIP CODE __________________________
PHONE ______________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH ____________________________________
EMAIL __________________________________________________________________________________________
Please submit this form along with the appropriate registration fee on or before March 22, 2019.
Make checks payable to “Loyola Marymount University,” or call to give credit card information for payment.
Center for Religion & Spirituality, 1 LMU Drive Suite 1863, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659 • 310-338-2799 • FAX 310-338-2706

MARCH 21 (YOUTH DAY) & 22-24, 2019 INFORMATION
HOTEL FACILITIES/HOSPITALITY SERVICES FOR DEAF/HARD OF HEARING
Each hotel has specific food and beverage policies. Please contact We will make every effort to assure that RECongress 2019 is ac-
your hotel for any particular questions. cessible to Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons. Please let us know
Knowing that many parishes do provide hospitality for their if you have need of interpreters or Assistive Listening Devices
people, we have contacted the catering managers of all major by filling out the Request Form on the next page.
hotels and they have agreed to work very closely with us in We encourage you to contact the Religious Education Congress
providing a variety of reasonably priced food and beverages. staff by March 1, 2019, at (213) 637-7348 to be sure your re-
They can also set up banquets in their meeting rooms, as well. quest has been received. The Closing Liturgy on Sunday will be
For your convenience, we have listed the contact person at some interpreted. Special seating for all deaf community members is
of these facilities. located near the front right of the Arena floor. If you would like
another Mass interpreted, you may request an interpreter upon
BANQUET / CATERING CONTACTS ONLY your arrival.
CLARION: Emily Quinn (714) 750-3131 If you wish to add, drop or change a request AFTER you ar-
rive, ask Interpreting Services, located just outside RECongress
DOUBLETREE: Erika Santana (714) 383-7019
Headquarters (AR-1), in the Arena Lobby area. While we can
HILTON: Kelly Brown (714) 740-4293 accommodate most requests for last-minute changes, we cannot
MARRIOTT: Jim Neilson (714) 703-3114 guarantee an interpreter will be available.
SHERATON PARK: Omar Romero (714) 750-1811 PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

The Religious Education Congress Committee wants you to enjoy
CONVENTION CENTER POLICIES your RECongress experience and offers the following options:
The following regulations have been given to the RECongress • It is our desire to meet the needs of all those requiring as-
Office regarding policies. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO sistance. If you need an attendant to accompany you, we ask
THESE POLICIES AS THEY WILL BE ENFORCED BY THE that only one attendant accompany you to workshops and
CONVENTION CENTER. other RECongress events. If an attendant is to accompany
1. No camping or picnicking on the Convention Center you, it is important to mail your registration – along with
parking lots. your attendant’s – in the same envelope with a note explain-
2. No free distribution or selling of food and beverages by ing that both need to be registered in the same workshops. It
private organizations, exhibitors or individuals. is essential that you register by March 1, 2019.
This is a violation of the Convention Center’s contract giving • The distances between the Convention Center and surround-
exclusive rights to Aramark Food Service, Inc. and Orange ing hotels are quite large, so the Convention Center has a free
County Board of Health regulations. shuttle service to Convention Center buildings. If you would
like to be scheduled for Convention Center-only workshops,
PARKING please include a note with your registration card.
The parking fee at the Anaheim Convention Center is $16 each • NOTE: The Convention Center does not provide wheelchairs.
time you drive in. NO PARKING PASSES will be available, Please contact Scootaround for wheelchair and scooter
and NO OVERNIGHT PARKING is permitted. Camping and rentals in Anaheim, including mobility scooters, manual
picnicking are NOT allowed. wheelchairs, powerchairs and even the ultra-portable WHILL
NOTE: Cars will be ticketed if backed into designated head-in Intelligent Personal Electric Vehicle. For more information,
spaces. Cars will be towed from restricted a reas. see www.scootaround.com online or call (888) 441-7575.
Check our website at www.RECongress.org/2019/updates.htm If you have any questions or concerns regarding your ability to
for parking information and a downloadable map. attend or enjoy RECongress due to handicap access or mobility
concerns, please feel free to contact Rob Williams at REC
WORKSHOP RECORDING [email protected]. RECongress’ Mobility Team will be
Many of the RECongress workshops will be recorded by Confer- available to help with workshop or liturgy wheelchair transport,
ence Media. Individual audio/video recording is not allowed. special seating and any access issues within RECongress. You
Further information about ordering audio CDs and MP3s can be can find the Mobility Team located just outside RECongress
found online at www.RECongress.org/recording.htm. An order Headquarters (AR-1), in the Arena Lobby area.
form and contact information will be printed in the Program
Registration
Book.

REGISTRATION MARCH 21 (YOUTH DAY) & 22-24, 2019
REGISTRATION FORM LA FORMA DE INSCRIPCIÓN

DO . . . SÍ . . .
1. Register online by credit card or check at www.RECongress.org. 1. Se aceptan tarjetas de crédito en linea en www.RECongress.org
2. Registration by mail: Affix address label on Registration Form 2. Pegue la etiqueta con su dirección en la sección designada. Si la
(inside back cover). If address label is not correct, fill out registra- dirección no está correcta, favor de llenar la forma de inscripción
tion card completely. Please be sure to clearly PRINT your Name, totalmente. Por favor incluya su nombre, dirección, zona postal y
Address, ZIP Code, Phone Number and Email. A confirmation of número de teléfono y correo electrónico.
registration will be sent to all those providing a valid email address. 3. Adjunte la cantidad correcta de dinero (U.S.).
3. Enclose correct amount in check/money order (U.S. dollars only). 4. Haga su cheque pagadero a: Religious Education Congress.
4. Make checks payable to: Religious Education Congress. 5. FIRME SU CHEQUE.
5. Be sure to SIGN YOUR CHECK. 6. Inscripciones estarán disponibles durante del RECongress.
6. Registration is available on-site during the RECongress weekend. POR FAVOR . . .
1. NO reproduzca la tarjeta de inscripción.
PLEASE . . . 2. NO inscriba a dos personas en una tarjeta.
1. DO NOT duplicate the Registration Form. 3. NO envie su registración después del 1 de marzo, 2019.
2. DO NOT register two people on one form. 4. NO asegure ni engrape su cheque a la tarjeta de inscripción.
3. DO NOT mail registrations after March 1, 2019.
4. DO NOT clip or staple your check to the registration form. RECUERDE
1. LA CUOTA ES $75 (U.S.). Después del 22 de febrero, 2019 será $85.
REMEMBER 2. No habrá devolución de cuota después del 15 de febrero, 2019. Se
1. Registration fee: $75. Postmarked after February 22, 2019 is $85. cobraran $30, por persona, si cancela su inscripción. (Para pedir
2. Refunds are made, less a $30 processing fee per person. Refunds reembolso es necesario hacerlo por escrito por la fecha.)
must be requested in writing and postmarked by February 15, 2019. 3. Si recibimos su forma de inscripción después del 1 de marzo, 2019,
There are NO REFUNDS after this date. se procesará pero usted no recibirá los boletos por correo. Los bo-
3. If you have not mailed in your registration by March 1, 2019 please letos se le entregaran solamente en el Centro de Convenciones a la
register online at www.recongress.org. persona que se registró y necesitará presentar identificación.
4. Online registration is available until 9 am on Sunday, March 4. La registración en línea permanecerá abierta hasta las 9 am el
24, 2019. Registrations after February 25, 2019 will not be mailed 24 de marzo, 2019. Si se registra en línea después del 25 de febrero,
tickets. You will receive a bar code by email with your confirma- recibirá un código con su confirmación. Traiga su código al RECon-
tion. Bring your bar code with you to print your tickets at one of gress e imprima sus boletos al quiosco en la área de registración.
the convenient kiosks at the on-site Registration Area. 5. LOS BOLETOS serán enviados por correo. LEA TODO EL
5. TICKETS will be mailed prior to the event. READ ALL MATERI- MATERIAL QUE SE LE ENVIA con los boletos, y recoja su libro
ALS THAT ARE SENT WITH TICKETS. de programa en la casilla de programas.
6. Replacement tickets cost: $30. 6. El costo para reemplazar boletos es de $30.
7. You must present a printed ticket at workshops. Smartphone, iPad, 7. Debera enseñar un boleto para entrar a los talleres. Boletos fotograf
tablet images or photocopies are NOT acceptable. iados (smartfone, iPad o tablet) y/o fotocopiados NO son aceptables.
8. Sharing tickets is not allowed. Each person who attends RECon- 8. No aceptamos que compartan los boletos del RECongress. Cada
gress must register individually and have a printed name badge. persona que asista debe inscribirse individualmente.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION/PROGRAM BOOK PICK-UP INSCRIPCIÓN/RECOJA SU LIBRO DE PROGRAMA

Get a “jump start” on RECongress! Register or pick up your Program Regístrese o recoja su libro a partir del jueves, 21 de marzo, por la
Book and badge holder beginning Thursday, March 21, from 5:30 pm noche desde las 5:30 pm hasta las 8:00 pm en el área de la Prefunciones
until 8:00 pm. Already registered? Bring your RECongress workshop del Centro de Convenciones. ¿Ya se ha registrado? Traiga sus entradas
tickets with you to pick up your Program Book. taller RECongress con usted para recoger su libro.
REMINDER: The adult days of RECongress are for adults/ El RECongress es un evento de educación religiosa para adultos/
young adults ONLY and all workshops are directed to these age jóvenes adultos SOLAMENTE. Todos los talleres son dirigidos
groups. If you bring your child(ren), you MUST register them a estos grupos. Si usted debe traer a su niño/s, ellos deben ser
and they must accompany you. It is your sole responsibility to registrados y deben estar acompañados. Le pedimos hacerse
ensure that they do not disturb the other attendees. responsable de ellos para evitar distracciones a otros delegados.
REQUEST FORM FOR SERVICES FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PERSONS
The Religious Education Congress staff will make every effort to assure that RECongress 2019 is accessible to the Deaf or
Hard of Hearing person. For those who would like to request an interpreter or use of an Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs),
please fill out and include this form along with your registration.
SERVICES
What services do you need?  Sign Interpreter  Oral Interpreter  ALD
WORKSHOPS
 I plan on attending the following periods (circle all that apply): FRI: 1 2 3 SAT: 4 5 6 SUN: 7 8
Name: ____________________________________________ City/State: __________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________ Cell/Phone: _________________________________________
CHANGING REQUESTS
If you wish to add or change a request AFTER you arrive at Congress, check with Interpreting Services, located outside AR-1,
in the Arena Lobby. While we can accommodate most last-minute requests, we cannot guarantee an interpreter will be available.

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OVERVIEW

THURSDAY – MARCH 21, 2019

Saturday, March 23................................................... 18-19 hotel workshops and Anaheim-area restaurants

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WHAT IS THE RELIGIOUS

ACC NORTH IS HALL B

YOUTH DAY The Religious

LITURGIES ART EXHIBIT

EXHIBIT HALL One of

2 Religious Education Congress • March 21-24, 2019

FILM SHOWCASE In SACRED

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4 Religious Education Congress • March 21-24, 2019

Most Reverend José H. Gomez

A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Fr. Chris Bazyouros

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A MESSAGE FROM THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS COORDINATORS

Paulette Smith Jan Pedroza

A MESSAGE FROM THE COORDINATORS OF CATECHIST FORMATION

Giovanni O. Perez Campos

6 Religious Education Congress • March 21-24, 2019

Victoria Radleigh Smith

PREPARING FOR YOUTH DAY

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TRACK 1 REGISTERING FOR THE DAY

8 LA Youth Day • March 21, 2019

APP FOR YOUTH DAY

OFFICIAL HASHTAGS FOR YOUTH DAY

SUPPORTING OTHERS ON THE DAY KEYNOTE

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Title: MISSION-DRIVEN LEADER

10 LA Youth Day • March 21, 2019

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Title: ADOPTED: DESIRING GO

12 LA Youth Day • March 21, 2019

Title: SHE SAID WHAT? MARY, OUR MOTHER

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WHAT IS THE COST? REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

14 LA Youth Day • March 21, 2019

PLEASE FILL OUT FORM COMPLETLY. – For Office Use Only –

Name_____________________________________________________ Cell Phone ( _____ )_____________________

Address____________________________________________________ Alt Phone ( _____ )_____________________

City______________________________________________ State _________________ ZIP Code______________

11:30 am Lunch 9:15 am Passing

12:45 pm Workshop 1 9:45 am Workshop 2

2:15 pm Workshop 2 12 noon Arena Session

Quantity of youth badges _______

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FRIDAY SCHEDULE OPENING CEREMONY & WELCOME Arena – 8:30 am

“THIRSTING FOR JUSTICE”

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SATURDAY MORNING PRAISE & KEYNOTE Arena – 7:50-9:30 am

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Name___________________________________________________ Cell Phone ( _ )___________________

Address__________________________________________________ Alt Phone ( _ )___________________

City______________________________________ State _ ZIP Code______