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1 TUESDAY AM TRACK 10:45 AM 12:00 PM Donna Toliver Grimes is the assistant director for African American Affairs in the Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Previously, she was the poverty, education, and outreach manager in the USCCB Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development. Grimes is a member of the Catholic delegation of Christian Churches Together USA and is on the executive board of Sisters in the Spirit of the Archdiocese of Washington. She is a longtime catechist and active member of St. Teresa of Avila Parish in Washington DC. Dr. Matthew Halbach is an author and a National Religion Consultant for William H. Sadlier. He directs the St. Joseph Educational Center in the Diocese of Des Moines, IA, which supports adult faith formation programming and minister formation in Catholic parishes. Dr. Halbach completed his B.A. in economics at the University of Iowa in 2000, his M.A. in Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2004, and his Ph.D. in Catechetics and Religious Education at Catholic University of America in He and his wife, Stacy, have 4 children: Michael, Benjamin, Joseph and Grace. Dr. Halbach grew up in Ankeny where he now resides and attends Our Lady s Immaculate Heart parish. Dr. Charlotte McCorquodale, originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, currently serves as an international consultant and trainer in the fields of ministerial research, youth ministry, lay ecclesial ministry, adult training, and online education. Charlotte is president and executive director, for Ministry Training Source (MTS), a non-profit organization committed to providing the church with customized ministry formation solutions for lay ecclesial ministry leaders. Addressing the Sin of Racism As the assistant director of the Subcommittee on African American Affairs, Ms. Grimes will address the sin of racism in both society and the Catholic Church, and the urgent need to come together to find solutions. The session will also cover ways to promote inclusion and participation, versus simply "talking the talk". The Wounded Body of Christ: A Group Discussion Guide on Clergy Abuse in the Catholic Church In a climate of mistrust and suspicion brought on by clergy abuse and its repeated cover up, the Church needs to raise its collective voice as a means to healing and as a call to reform. Using facilitated constructive small group discussions, Deacon Matt will cover topics like God's mercy and justice, clericalism, transparency and the need for ecclesial reform. Millennials vs. Gen Z: Engaging These Two Generations in Faith What do we need to know about Millennials and Generation Z, two generations that make up almost two-thirds of our church? This will be a panel discussion with young people to get a first hand perspective on how they are different and similar? This workshop will explore strategies on how to reach both youth and young adults based upon their generational characteristics including recent research findings including understanding those from this generation who are unaffiliated and disconnected to faith.

2 TUESDAY AM TRACK 10:45 AM 12:00 PM Dr. Lauri Przybysz, Catholic family life minister and catechist, is current President of the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers, Executive Director of the Christian Family Movement-USA, Education Director for Catholics for Family Peace, and retired coordinator of Marriage and Family Life for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. She received the Doctor of Ministry degree from the Catholic University of America in Adult Faith Formation. Author of Catholic and Grandparenting and Wisdom and Grace for Marriage and Parenting, Lauri and her husband are the parents of six and grandparents of 21 children. John Rinaldo is a coach and trainer for the Parish Success Group having presented at the National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry, National Catholic Youth Conference, the Religious Education Congress, and many other regional and local conferences. He recently launched a new podcast, The Church Podcast, with friend and colleague, Chris Wesley. John has a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree in Leadership and Organization Development from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, as well as a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Ministry from Santa Clara University. John has been married to his wife, Rosie, for 9 years and have two daughters and one son. Gerardo Salazar es Director asociado de la oficina de evangelización y catequesis de la arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston, colabora además como consultor de Sadlier. Durante más de veinte años, Gerardo ha sido catequista, director parroquial de formación pastoral de jóvenes adultos y coordinador de decanato de jóvenes adultos. También ha estado involucrado en el ministerio de apoyo familiar, además ha sido ministro de música, conductor y periodista para la radio católica. Desde el año 2012, Gerardo es responsable de la formación en español de catequistas y líderes catequéticos. Tiene una Maestría en teología y ministerio de Fuller Theological Seminary en Pasadena, California, actualmente es candidato al doctorado en ministerio en Oblate School of Theology en San Antonio, Texas. Partnering with Parents -- and Grandparents -- to Nurture Faith, Hope, and Love in Their Young People This practical workshop will help parishes to ensure that current programs, policies, and ministries are building up family life and empowering parents (and grandparents) to more confidently lead their young people in the Church of the Home. Explore ways to develop working relationships with families to nurture family spirituality, positive communications, healthy relationships, and Christian service. Apprentice Based Formation and Ministry This session will discuss how to nurture the shift in mindset of apprentice-based formation and ministry and where to begin. This session will discuss new models that can help our parish catechetical ministries to focus on evangelizing - disciple making - catechesis versus depositories of facts. Discípulos digitales latinos en el mundo moderno; técnicas e ideas! El llamado al discipulado sigue tan vigente en los tiempos modernos y particularmente en nuestra experiencia migrante y latina. Es importante saber y conocer el entorno digital de nuestras vidas y la manera en cómo el discipulado cristiano se conpagina con ese estilo de vida. En esta conferencia conocerás técnicas e ideas muy particulares para emprender un discipulado misionero desde la realidad hispana hecho con eficacia tecnológica y herramientas pastorales para bien de las almas y de la Iglesia.

3 Sergio Lopez is a faith-based activist, trainer, and former youth minister. He lives to serve ordinary people in working for social justice. Sergio has an MA in Religious Studies from Mount Saint Mary s University in Los Angeles and is finishing a MA in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. He has worked for Catholic Relief Services since Kristin Witte received her doctorate from Catholic University with a focus on the integration of crisis response and Roman Catholic theology and ritual. She also has three master's degrees (teaching from Trinity University Washington, spiritual and pastoral care from Loyola University Maryland, and theology from St. Mary s Seminary and University). She has taught school, worked as a campus minister, youth minister, and for the Archdiocese of Baltimore as the coordinator of pastoral care and social justice. She currently coordinates domestic Catholic educational engagement for Catholic Relief Services. The Church in Action Immersed in the Social Justice Doctrine of the Church in action, this session will discuss the importance of ministry with the various groups who find themselves marginalized in society and in the Church. Sister Patricia M. McCormack, IHM, Ed.D. is Program Director of the IHM Office of Formative Support for Parents and Teachers, Philadelphia, PA. Adult practices that foster the formation-education of children are the primary focus of her ministry. Her ministry also provides professional, spiritual, motivational, and formative support for teachers, catechists and administrators. Her style of public speaking blends Catholic spirituality with psychology and the wisdom gathered from parents, teachers and students.for two decades she authored the Parent Partnership Handbook and currently Psst! Parent and Student Support Tips and Middle-School Student Chat all three series-features of Today s Catholic Teacher magazine. She published numerous other articles as well and several books, the most recent being Embrace the Mission Be the I in Evangelize! NCEA (2018), Engaging the Parking Lot Parent, Twenty-Third Publications (2017), and Parental Love Is..., The Pastoral Center (2016). Affirm your Call... then Nurture your Catechists Enter into a reflective session designed to meet two goals: (1) to intensify your personal catechistvocation and (2) to replicate a mini-retreat for your catechetical staff. The session will focus on the threefold aspects of the catechist-vocation that lead to effective evangelization: (1) witnessing, (2) mentoring, and (3) teaching. Participants will relate each aspect to Pope Francis, a pre-eminent catechist. Reflection on his example will offer realistic, easy-to-imitate practices.

4 Katie Prejean McGrady is an international Catholic speaker and author of Room 24: Adventures of a New Evangelist, Follow: Your Lifelong Adventure with Jesus, and Lent: One Step at a Time for Catholic Teenspublished by Ave Maria Press. She cohosts The Electric Waffle, a popular Catholic podcast exploring pop culture & Catholicism, with her husband Tommy. Katie was a teacher and parish youth minister for 6 years, before beginning full-time speaking, where she now travels extensively across the U.S., Canada, the U.K. In March of 2018, was one of three delegates chosen by the USCCB to represent the U.S at the Pre-Synod gathering on Youth, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment. She has a degree in Theology from the University of Dallas and lives with her family in a small town in Louisiana. Fr. Ricky Manalo, CSP, is a Paulist priest and a liturgical composer (Oregon Catholic Press), currently teaching at Santa Clara University. He also serves as a consultor for the USCCB steering committee for U.S. Asian Pacific Catholics. When he is not traveling throughout the world giving concerts, lectures, and workshops, he resides at Old St. Mary's Cathedral in Chinatown, San Francisco, CA. Dr. Jo Ann Paradise is a National Consultant for Our Sunday Visitor Curriculum Division and works with the product development team in creating resources for children and their families. She is the General Program Editor for Encounter With Christ, OSV s completely new sacrament preparation program. Jo Ann has served as catechetical leader in the Diocese of Pittsburgh for over 32 years. A teacher at both the grade school and high school levels in Catholic schools as well as an adjunct faculty member of several universities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jo Ann has a BS in Education from Carlow University, an MA in Theology from Duquesne University and a D. Min in Spirituality from the Graduate Theological Foundation. The Synod on Young People - The National Conversation What are the hopes, the challenges and what are the next important steps in ministry with our Youth and Young Adults? Encountering Christ in Harmony: Celebrating the New Pastoral Response to API Catholics There is cause for rejoicing: on June 14, 2018, the U.S. Bishops approved a new pastoral statement, Encountering Christ in Harmony. This statement weaves together the rich tapestry of Asian and Pacific Island (API) communities, cultures, and faith practices. Join us for a dynamic Prezi overview as we celebrate this important moment in U.S. Catholic history! A New Pentecost: Facing the Truth with Courage and Hope How can we be expected to evangelize and catechize at a time when the imperfection and brokenness of our Church has been exposed to all the world? How do we nurture those who are wounded, angry, or broken-hearted, those who have been shaken to the core? How do we evangelize young people who are already suspicious of institutions? While the headlines will fade the traumatic effects of these sins will remain. This session will facilitate a reclaiming of the core of Catholic identity and provide practical images and language for joyfully sharing God s love and truth with others as a member of the Catholic Church.

5 Juan Carlos Moreno es originario de Monterrey, México y tiene más de veinte años de experiencia trabajando en diversos ministerios como ministerio de música, ministerio universitario, ministerio catequético, y otros. Actualmente es director asociado en la Oficina de Evangelización y Catequesis de la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston, donde se desempeña en el área de formación sacramental y catequesis de grados primarios. También es instructor de programas de formación bíblica y teológica. Cuenta con una maestría en Estudios Pastorales, y otra en Estudios Teológicos, ambas otorgadas por la Universidad de Santo Tomás en Houston, TX donde actualmente reside con su esposa Elizabeth y sus tres hijos Isabella, Augustine, y Saúl.