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1 James Pauley, S.T.D. Associate Professor of Theology and Catechetics Editor, Franciscan University of Steubenville EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: The Liturgical Institute at the University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein, Illinois o S.T.D. (Doctorate in Sacred Theology), summa cum laude May 2014 o S.T.D. Dissertation: On the Necessity of Rediscovering the Theological Orientation of Liturgical Catechesis: An Analysis and Application of the Relevant Writings of Josef A Jungmann, S.J. and Cipriano Vagaggini, O.S.B. o S.T.L. (Licentiate in Sacred Theology), summa cum laude, May 2009 o S.T.L. Dissertation: The Relationship Between Liturgy and Catechesis in the Writings of Josef A Jungmann, S.J., Johannes Hofinger, S.J. and Cyprian Vagaggini, O.S.B. Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio o M.A. Theology and Christian Ministry Specialization/Certification: Catechetics, May 1997 o B.A. Theology Minors: Philosophy/English, December 1995 ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Franciscan University of Steubenville, Dept. of Theology/Catechetics 2002-present Associate Professor of Theology and Catechetics Editor,, January 1, 2015-present [Additionally served as Principal Editor for the final two issues of The Sower, the journal which immediately preceded ] PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Phoenix, Arizona Director of Adult Faith Formation Archdiocese of Washington D.C Coordinator of Catechist Formation Coordinator of Youth Ministry Training and Programs St. Maria Goretti Catholic Parish, Scottsdale, Arizona Director of Youth Ministry

2 ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS: [Upcoming] June 22, 2016 University of Notre Dame Center for Liturgy, Keynote speaker for Symposium on Liturgy and the New Evangelization: Liturgical Catechesis: An Apprenticeship in Mystery and Mission April 16-17, 2015 Organized conference on topic of Liturgical Catechesis and the New Evangelization at the Liturgical Institute, Mundelein Seminary, Archdiocese of Chicago o Hillenbrand Distinguished Lecture on Liturgical Catechesis and the New Evangelization and second presentation titled Practical Considerations: Skills for Fruitful Liturgical Participation Jan. 24, 2015 Diocese of Phoenix Diaconate Convocation: Keynote Presentations: [1] Today s Declining Sacramental Practice: A Catechetical Vision for Revitalization and [2] Liturgical Catechesis: Considerations for Deacons April 13, 2012 NCEA/NPCD National Conference, Boston, MA: The Mystery of Christ and the Catechetical Renewal: Making the Love of the Lord Accessible Through the Teaching of Catholic Doctrine Jan. 11, 2012 Diocese of Phoenix, KINO Institute Academic Catechetical Symposium: The Impact of 20 th Century Liturgical Renewal on the Ministry of Catechesis July 19, 2011 Amicitia Catechista Conference keynote presentation, Steubenville, OH: The Kerygmatic School and the Liturgy Jan. 6, 2011 Diocese of Phoenix, KINO Institute Academic Catechetical Symposium: Essential Themes in Catholic Evangelization October 5-6, 2007 The Liturgical Institute at the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary: Presentation on the Relationship Between Liturgy and Catechesis for the 10 Things Your Parish Needs to Know About the Sacred Liturgy conference March 28, 2007 Benedictine College, Atchison, KS Presentation: Opening Our Hearts to the One Who Knocks: Lent and the Call to Christian Conversion July 19-22, 2006 St. John Bosco Conference, Steubenville, OH: Keynote Address on Christ and the Catechist: Fruitfulness in the Vine June 30-July 3, 2003 International Catechetical Conference in Austria: Presentations on catechetical methodology and charism of Franciscan University DIOCESAN PRESENTATIONS: Jan. 9, 2016 Diocese of Bismarck, North Dakota Catechist Retreat: Giving Witness to the Joy of the Gospel Oct. 21, 2015 Diocese of Cleveland Parish Catechetical Leaders: The Parish and the Apprenticing of Sacramental Living Nov. 14, 2014 Diocese of Arlington, VA Youth Ministry training day: [1] The Church s Vision for the Family, [2] Personal Spirituality, [3] The Sacramental Nature of the Church and [4] Methods and Skills July 25-26, 2014 Catechizing Kansas conference Diocese of Wichita: Five Things Every Catholic Needs to Know about Pope Francis Kerygmatic Catechesis and Liturgy s Untapped Potential for the Ministry of Catechesis

3 Nov. 16, 2013 Diocese of Arlington, VA: (1) The Church s Vision for the Family and (2) the Liturgical Mission of the Church Feb. 18, 2012 Archdiocese of Milwaukee [District Six] Day of Reflection for Catechists and Catechetical Leaders: Teaching for Conversion in a Challenging Age Jan. 14, 2012 Diocese of Phoenix, AZ Catechetical Conference: Continuing Education Seminars on Catechetical Methodology Nov. 12, 2011 Diocese of Arlington, VA Catechetical Conference workshops: (1) the Liturgical Mission of the Church and (2) Evangelization and Catechesis Sept. 26, 2011 Diocese of Jefferson City, MO Catholic Schools Conference workshops: (1) Teaching in a Christ-Centered Way, (2) Passing on the Skill of Fruitful Liturgical Living through Classroom Catechesis, (3) The Liturgical Dimension of All Catechesis and (4) Teaching for Christian Conversion and Discipleship Jan. 15, 2011 Diocese of Phoenix Diaconate Formation Program: Catechesis and the Liturgy Jan. 14, 2011 Diocese of Phoenix Diaconate Formation Program: Evangelization and Parish Life Jan. 8, 2011 Diocese of Phoenix, AZ Keynote Presentation for Catechetical Leadership Conference: Keys to Teaching for Conversion and two workshops on the Ecclesial Method of Catechesis Apr. 16, 2010 Diocese of Sioux Falls, SD DRE In-Service Day: Catechesis and the Proclamation of the Word Nov. 14, 2009 Diocese of Arlington, VA Catechetical Conference: The Liturgical Mission of the Church/Evangelization and Catechesis October 27, 2007 Diocese of Sioux Falls Master Catechist Retreat January 27, 2007 Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, Catechetical Conference: Keynote Presentation on Catechesis and Liturgical Participation: Being Fully Alive in a Culture of Death and two workshops on the Ecclesial Method of Catechesis September 23, 2006 Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Catechetical Conference: The Ecclesial Method of Catechesis (Keynote address) August 26, 2006 Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, Catechist Training Day: Teaching for Conversion (keynote address) and workshops on the Ecclesial Method January 21, 2006 Archdiocese of Atlanta, GA, Catechist Training Day: Teaching for Conversion and workshops on The Ecclesial Method of Catechesis January 6-7, 2006 Diocese of Phoenix, AZ: Youth Ministry Training Conference January 6, 2004 Theology of Youth Ministry Conference, Mesa, Arizona: Unlocking the Catechism and Christ, the Center of Catechesis March 19, 2003 Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut: In-services for catechists and parish catechetical leaders: Catholic Catechesis for a Lifetime of Conversion Summer 2001 Frassati Conference for Catholic Young Adults Lafayette, Indiana: Two Keynote addresses on Novo Millennio Inuente PUBLISHED ARTICLES: April 2016, Editor s Reflections: Thirsty Flowers, Jan. 2016, Editor s Reflections: Dialog: A Gesture of Mercy, The Catechetical Review

4 Oct. 2015, Editor s Reflections: The Divine Encounter, July 2015, Editor s Reflections: Towards a New Cultural Catholicism, April 2015, Editor s Reflections: Whatever Happens, We are Awaited by Love, Jan 2015, Editor s Reflections: Communicating Christ for a New Evangelization, Oct. 2014, Editor s Notes: The Sacrament of Marriage: Caught Up into Divine Love, The Sower: July 2014, Editor s Notes: Christ In You: The Wellspring of Leadership, The Sower: Spring 2013, Student Spotlight: An Interview with Educator Professor James Pauley, Tidings: the Bulletin of the Liturgical Institute of the University of St. Mary of the Lake October 2008 Communicating the Wonder of the Deposit of Faith, The Sower: July 2008 Explaining Liturgical Signs, The Sower: Journal for Religious Educators in School and Parish April 2008 Catechetical Methodology and the Liturgy, The Sower: Journal for Religious Educators in School and Parish January 2008 Pope Benedict on the Importance of Mystagogical Catechesis, The Sower: October 2007 The Inter-Relation Between Liturgy and Catechesis: An Introduction, The Sower: July 2007 The Compendium, Catechetical Method and the M-Word, The Sower: April 2007 Practical Suggestions for Using Sacred Art Catechetically, The Sower: January 2007 Using Sacred Art in Catechesis, The Sower: Journal for Religious Educators in School and Parish October 2006 Overcoming Indifference to Beauty in Catechesis, The Sower: July 2006 The Power of Beauty in Catechetical Methodology, The Sower: Journal for Religious Educators in School and Parish April 2006 The Relationship Between Content and Catechetical Methodology, The Sower: January 2006 The Unique Methodology of St. John Bosco Part II, The Sower: Advent/Christmas 2005 Celebrating Christmas: Catholic Style, Share the Word (Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association) October 2005 The Unique Methodology of St. John Bosco Part I, The Sower: July 2005 The Catechist s Love, The Sower: Journal for Religious Educators in School and Parish April 2005 Prayer: The Soul of Every Method, The Sower: Journal for Religious Educators in School and Parish

5 January 2005 A Young Couple s Ray of Light on a Dark Day, Share the Word (Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association) January 2005 Atmospheric Changes: The Impact of the Learning Space on Catechesis, The Sower: October 2004 Presenting Christ and Everything in Relation to Him, The Sower: July 2004 The Important Role of Method in Teaching the Faith, The Sower: June 2001 Reaching Out to the Young and the Restless Share the Word (Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association) April/May 2001, Book Review: Step By Step Through Scripture (Ave Maria Press), Momentum Journal of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) July 2000, God s Amazing Love: The Fulfillment of the Human Heart, Catholic Faith Magazine April 2000, Ten Ways to be an Evangelizing Catechist, The Sower Journal for Religious Educators in School and Parish February 2000, The Vocation of the Catechist, The Catholic Standard September 1999, The Catechist Planting, Cultivating Seeds of Faith, The Catholic Standard July 1998, Answering Life s Most Significant Question: Why Do We Exist? Catholic Faith Magazine May 1998, Sharing Christ s Light, The Catholic Standard BRIEF BIOGRAPHY: Dr. James Pauley is associate professor of Theology and Catechetics and has served on the Theology faculty at Franciscan University of Steubenville since He received his Doctorate in Sacred Theology from the Liturgical Institute at the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary (Mundelein, IL) in May of His doctoral research was focused on the twentieth century history of the renewal of liturgy and catechesis and the proposal of principles for the revitalization of liturgical catechesis in contemporary ecclesial life. In 2014, Dr. Pauley was appointed founding editor of, Franciscan University s journal dedicated to the new evangelization. He is completing his first book on the revitalization of liturgical catechesis, due to be published by Liturgical Training Publications in He is a frequent speaker in dioceses and parishes nationwide on topics related to the renewal of catechesis for the sake of authentic discipleship and the new evangelization. Dr. Pauley began working as a parish catechetical leader in 1989 in Phoenix and has served professionally in parish, diocesan and university catechetical formation for more than twenty-five years. A native of Arizona, James is married to Katrina and they are blessed with three beautiful daughters.

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