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1 Newsletter asalo Share the Good News Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Office of Christian Formation Diocese of Lubbock P.O. Box Lubbock, Tx (806) September/October 2010 This year the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has designated the Catechetical Theme as: Matrimony: Sacrament of Enduring Love. Matrimony: Sacrament of Enduring Love, is an appropriate way to reflect on and celebrate the proper role of parents as primary catechists of their children. We encourage parents and families to pray the Prayer for Family Commitment as a reminder of their calling to teach their children by word and example what it means to be the domestic Church. (Prayer can be found on the back page of this newsletter.) Therefore, all of us who have been entrusted to help parents through the Catechetical Ministry must also understand the Church s teaching on the Sacrament of Matrimony. This year s Annual Catechetical and Ministries Conference will focus on the same theme in order to help new and veteran Catechists, DRE s, Deacons, Priests, RCIA Teams, parish liturgy committee members, musicians, and all lay ministers to enrich themselves with the teachings of the Church regarding this Sacrament. You will find that all the breakout sessions will focus on God s enduring love not only in matrimony, but in every aspect of Christian life as we experience it in the family, the parish, the diocese, and the Universal Church. We look forward to seeing you at the Annual Catechetical and Ministries Conference which will include separate sessions for the youth of our parishes. The youth sessions will be lead by the National Evangelization Team. Mark your calendars October 23, 2010!!! Staff of the Office of Christian Formation

2 Office of Christian Formation ANNUAL DIOCESAN CATECHETICAL AND MINISTRIES CONFERENCE Schedule of the Day Matrimony: Sacrament of Enduring Love Saturday, October 23, 2010 Lubbock Memorial Civic Center 8:00 am Registration 9:00 am Welcome and Morning Prayer Dan Schutte, Oregon Catholic Press Dan Schutte has been composing music for worship for more than 30 years. Many of his most celebrated pieces, including Here I Am, Lord, City of God and Sing a New Song, come from his years of collaboration with the St. Louis Jesuits. Currently Dan is composer in residence at the University of San Francisco. He has two master s degrees from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, as well as an honorary doctorate. Dan Schutte lectures extensively throughout the United States and abroad, offering workshops and retreats for liturgists and musicians. 9:15 am Keynote Address Part 1: Rev. William J. Jarema, B.A., M.S., M.Div., M.A.S., N.C.C. 10:15 am Break/Visit Exhibits 10:30 am Breakout Session: A 11:30 am Lunch provided 12:45 pm Breakout Session: B 1:45 pm Break/ Visit Exhibits 2:00 pm Breakout Session: C 3:00 pm Keynote Address Part II: Rev. William J. Jarema, B.A., M.S., M.Div., M.A.S., N.C.C. Founder and Executive Director of the Mercy Center for Healing the Whole Person, Colorado Springs, Colorado, with numerous satellite programs throughout the United States and three foreign mission projects in the West Indies. Founder and Spiritual Director of the Society of Missionaries of Mercy, for clergy, laity, men and women, married and single. Fr. Bill has provided workshops, retreats and clergy conferences internationally. As part of the Mercy Center team, he offers a residential pastoral care treatment program for clergy and religious. Father Bill is a National Certified Counselor, Spiritual Director, Workshop and Retreat Director. Author of: Fathering the Next Generation: Men Mentoring Men, Crossroad Publications, Creating a Parish Think Tank: A program for helping parishes assess and explore resources, ministries, hidden potential and future growth and development, (Distributed by Mercy Center, Inc.) A Funny Things Happened On The Way To The Altar: Comedy, Parables, and Miracles & Angelic Encounters. Distributed by Mercy Center Inc (All proceeds support 2nd and 3rd world missionaries who wish to attend the 13 week sabbatical program at the Mercy Center). Soon To Be Released: Walking a Tight Rope: A Survivors Guide for Church Ministers, Climbing Out Of The Anger Pit and The Four Gardens: An Allegory for Those Along The Way. 4:00 pm Evening Prayer Dan Schutte, Oregon Catholic

3 2010 Annual Catechetical and Ministries Conference Goals: When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them [a scholar of the law] tested him by asking, "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" He said to him, "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments." Matthew 22:34-40 A Fruitful Love: To understand that we are all fruits of the generous love of Christ on the Cross. In such a way, the enduring love within the family requires the cooperation of all with the providential will of God. Thus every one of us is called to live a life of generosity and spiritual fruitfulness not only for ourselves, but for the good of others. A Generous Love: To examine the witnesss of families whose generosity to each other shows itself in their daily sacrifices and especially, in their ability to forgive one another. Thus they create a road to sanctity to travel upon together, since sanctity consists in our participation in the generous love of Christ Jesus. An Enduring Love: To show how the possibility of a faithful and enduring love within the marriage commitment reflects God s enduring love and is possible in today s world. This is a mission that the Lord confides in a particular way to married couples, a happiness that is lived in the midst of a faithful and freely generous marital commitment, which calls us all to remember our better aspirations, and invites those who are disheartened to have new hope! The following are resources available in the Office of Christian Formation Resource Library FAMILY VC-4.20 THE SACRAMENT OF PARENTHOOD (Paulist Press) VHS 30min Grace is everywhere. God s love is not limited to seven sacraments. Parents love for their children are tangible manifestations of God s love. This video offers inspiration and insight in the following areas: God as father/mother, church as family, healthy families, parenting for justice. VC-4.37 GATHERED IN MY NAME (ACTA Publications) VHS 10min. This video is an introduction to the spirituality of family life. Using real life video clips of many different families, the video explores the profound love that should be at the center of every Christian family. Ordinary family events, such as, meals, conversation, moments of intimacy and reconciliation are shown to be occasions of God's presence. Suggested uses: individual family use, parish and diocese for marriage preparation and marriage enrichment programs. The video gives an all inclusive view of family within the church community. VC-4.38 RAISING CHILDREN IN A VIOLENT WORLD (XXIII Pub.) VHS 33min. Kathleen O. Chesto This video offers very practical advice on how to counteract the trend of acceptance of the dominance of violence in our society. The video would be helpful for those preparing for marriage, parents of young families, and educators. The presenter calls on parents to evaluate their lives and make choices that are in the best interest of their children and of society as a whole.

4 BREAKOUT SESSION A - 10:30 to 11:30 am A1. Spirituality for Couples: How do spouses pray together? And grow in their relationship in Christ? Here are a few suggestions. Dcn. Juan & Martha Cavazos, Deacon Formation Office, Diocese of Lubbock. A2. Music for Weddings: What is appropriate music for weddings in the Catholic Church? How to choose from among approved liturgical pieces/songs Dan Schutte, Oregon Catholic Press A3. Matthew s Great Commandment : Scripture always has a message for us; this one is awesome, so come and reflect with me! Msgr. Nicholas Rendon, Chancellor, Diocese of Lubbock A4. Sacraments as gifts of God s enduring love: How can we involve parents more in the sacramental preparation of their children? How can parishes make the celebrations of sacraments family friendly? Let s see Sr. Lale Pelikan, RSM, Office of Christian Formation, Diocese of Lubbock A5. Picture of Love Marriage Preparation Program: and the two of them become one body Gen.2:24. Our Lady of Grace Lay Instructors will present an overview of the program used by the parish for the instruction & preparation of couples seeking the Sacrament of Marriage, either as an engaged couple or for a convalidation. Dcn. Joe Morin & team, Our Lady of Grace, Lubbock A6. Men & Women: Our Unique Spiritual Pathways. Using Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM s teachings, gain valuable insights into your personal spiritual journey. Charting divergent masculine /feminine paths that potentially intersect in the wisdom years, both genders will be given equal time, so come as a couple, single, or parent! Ann Krier, Christ the King Cathedral, Lubbock A7. When All is not Rosy in Married Life: To whom do you turn when your marriage is on the rocks? What resources are available to you, your spouse, and your family? Sam Ortegon, Catholic Family Services A8. Love Enduring through Addictions: How do families deal with each other with compassion when one has an addiction? Dcn Benny Brito, St Joseph, Lubbock A9. Getting to the Heart of Youth Ministry: Parents as first and best teachers of faith : As youth ministers our job is to further the faith that is first instilled in youth at home. The biggest factor in the formation of a Catholic youth is his/her parents. Active parents = active youth! Greg Brown of St. Elizabeth, Lubbock A10. Images, Symbols and Master Stories: The Art of Preaching the Homily - Preaching is an art fueled by the imagination & organized by the mind of the homilist: the imagination creates the images and symbols that respond to the master stories found in the Sacred Scriptures: the mind organizes these images, symbols and master stories to focus the homily around a single point. We will deal with each of these elements in constructing an imaginative & intelligent homily. Rev. Bob Perry, O.P. St Elizabeth, Lubbock A11. The Marriage Ritual: Father Ernesto will focus on the Rite of Marriage and the symbols and signs that are appropriate in a Catholic wedding. Rev. Ernesto Lopez, Office for Worship, Diocese of Lubbock

5 BREAKOUT SESSION B - 12:45 to 1:45 pm B1. Basics for new Catechists: New, beginning catechists, this is for you: information about your diocesan and parish program and how to handle your class material and learners. Yolanda Gutierrez, St. Joseph, Lubbock B2. Financial Planning: Help for parishes in their accounting needs as well as in reports to the Diocese: how to make sense of it all! Annabelle Ocañas, Finance Office, Diocese of Lubbock B3. Jesus & the Domestic Church: The Domestic Church is the Family; the family home is where we first encounter God. Parents have the primary role in teaching their children and helping them to have a positive/negative experience of God. Suggestions for family prayer & Godcentered activities. Sr. Mary Jane Alaniz, OSF, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Lubbock & Sr. Lisa Taylor, OSF, Christ the King Cathedral, Lubbock B4. RCIA Mystagogia Living the Christ-Life: This workshop is intended for members of the parish RCIA team, to help them with suggestions for keeping in contact with neophytes after the formal classes are completed at Pentecost. Cindy Canale, Christ the King Cathedral B5. Picture of Love Marriage Preparation Program: and the two of them become one body Gen.2:24. Our Lady of Grace Lay Instructors will present an overview of the program used y the parish for the instruction & preparation of couples seeking the Sacrament of Marriage, either as an engaged couple or for a convalidation. Dcn. Joe Morin & team, Our Lady of Grace, Lubbock B6. Corporate Spirituality: What are the challenges of today s workplaces to personal spirituality? Can one maintain a healthy spirituality as a part of today s corporate world? Dcn Clarke Cochran, Coveant Health Systems and Deacon Formation, Diocese of Lubbock B7. Social Networking: Are you socially aware? Or Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel (1 Cor.9:16). Social media are the fastest growing form of communication, especially among youth & young adults. Learn about social media and why it is necessary in your parish communication. Lucas Flores, Office of Communications and Nicholas Office of Christian Formation, Diocese of Lubbock B8. Stewardship & the Family: Learning to be good stewards in the family setting will establish good habits for life. Come learn some of the basics you can use in your family and in your CCE classes. Renée Underwood, Stewardship and Development Office, Diocese of Lubbock B9. Building Developmental Assets: Developmental Assets are the experiences, opportunities, skills, and qualities that help young people make responsible and healthy choices for their lives. Sara Wilson, YWCA and Team, Lubbock B10. When All is not Rosy in Married Life: To whom do you turn when your marriage is on the rocks? What resources are available to you, your spouse, and your family? Sam Ortegon of Catholic Family Services B11. Theology of the Body for Parents: Using Pope John Paul II s teaching, this workshop will open up this hot topic in the light of the Church s continual teaching. Melissa Zuniga, St. Elizabeth, Lubbock B12. Understanding Family Stages & Systems: As families move from living-at-home children to launching-into-the-world, they have to navigate new territory in which the rules of the game have shifted. Within the family system, patterns develop as one family member s behavior is caused by the causes others behavior in predictable ways. Explore the rules, roles, structure and systems of families as they grow & change through the ages & stages of family life. George Comiskey, Texas Tech University, Lubbock

6 BREAKOUT SESSION C - 2:00 to 3:00 pm C1. Basics for new Catechists: New, beginning catechists, this is for you: information about your diocesan and parish program and how to handle your class material and learners. Yolanda Gutierrez, St. Joseph, Lubbock C2. Understanding Family Stages & Systems: As families move from living-at-home children to launching-into-the-world, they have to navigate new territory in which the rules of the game have shifted. Within the family system, patterns develop as one family member s behavior is caused by the causes others behavior in predictable ways. Explore the rules, roles, structure and systems of families as they grow & change through the ages & stages of family life. George Comiskey, Texas Tech University, Lubbock C3. Jesus & the Domestic Church: The Domestic Church is the Family; the family home is where we first encounter God. Parents have the primary role in teaching their children and helping them to have a positive/negative experience of God. Suggestions for family prayer & God- centered activities. Sr. Mary Jane Alaniz, OSF, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Lubbock & Sr. Lisa Taylor, OSF, Christ the King Cathedral, Lubbock C4. Sacraments as gifts of God s enduring love: How can we involve parents more in the sacramental preparation of their children? How can parishes make the celebrations of sacraments family friendly? Let s see Sr. Lale Pelikan, RSM, Office of Christian Formation, Diocese of Lubbock C5. Getting to the Heart of Youth Ministry: Parents as first and best teachers of faith: As youth ministers our job is to further the faith that is first instilled in youth at home. The biggest factor in the formation of a Catholic youth is his/her parents. Active parents = active youth! Greg Brown, St. Elizabeth, Lubbock C6. Men & Women: Our Unique Spiritual Pathways. Using Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM s teachings, gain valuable insights into your personal spiritual journey. Charting divergent masculine /feminine paths that potentially intersect in the wisdom years, both genders will be given equal time, so come as a couple, single, or parent! Ann Krier, Christ the King Cathedral, Lubbock C7. Social Networking: Are you socially aware? Or Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel (1 Cor.9:16). Social media are the fastest growing form of communication, especially among youth & young adults. Learn about social media and why it is necessary in your parish communication. Lucas Flores, Office of Communication and Nicholas Flores, Office of Christian Formation, Diocese of Lubbock C8. Stewardship & the Family: Learning to be good stewards in the family setting will establish good habits for life. Come learn some of the basics you can use in your family and in your CCE classes. Renée Underwood, Stewardship and Development Office, Diocese of Lubbock C9. Building Developmental Assets: Developmental Assets are the experiences, opportunities, skills, and qualities that help young people make responsible and healthy choices for their lives. Sara Wilson, YWCA and Team, Lubbock C10. Men s Spirituality: Men s spirituality is essential for the well-being of the family and survival of the faith. A concrete plan to meet Christ Jesus in our life and fulfill our responsibilities to him. John Kiowski, Christ the King Cathedral, Lubbock Cll. Theology of the Body for Parents: Using Pope John Paul II s teaching, this workshop will open up this hot topic in the light of the Church s continual teaching. Melissa Zuniga, St. Elizabeth, Lubbock

7 Matrimony: Sacrament of Enduring Love Pre-Registration Form Deadline October 20, 2010 Name: Address: Parish: Phone/ City/St/Zip: Ministry/Grade: Please check one (1) in each column as your choices. Breakout Session A 10:30 am A-1. Cavazos A-2. Schutte A-3. Rendon A-4. Pelikan A-5. Morin & Team A-6. Krier A-7. Ortegon A-8. Brito A-9. Brown A-10. Perry A-11. Lopez Breakout Session B 12:45 pm B-1. Gutierrez B-2. Ocañas B-3. Alaniz/Taylor B-4. Canale B-5. Morin & Team B-6. Cochran B-7. Flores B-8. Underwood B-9. Wilson/Team B-10. Ortegon B-11. Zuniga B-12. Comiskey Breakout Session C 2:00 pm C-1. Gutierrez C-2. Comiskey C-3. Alaniz/Taylor C-4. Pelikan C-5. Brown C-6. Krier C-7. Flores C-8. Underwood C-9. Wilson/Team C-10. Kiowski C-11. Zuniga YOUTH TRACK Soul Satisfaction: NET Team ($10.00 Registration) Pre-registration is $25.00 ($35.00 at the door) includes a hot lunch, registration packet, coffee, water, and snacks. Method and amount of payment: Cash $ Check$ Make checks payable to the: Diocese of Lubbock Mail to: Alicia Alvarez Matrimony: Sacrament of Enduring Love P.O. Box Lubbock, TX (806) x 222 aalvarez@catholiclubbock.org

8 Family Commitment Prayer Dear God our Father, you have called all Christian families to be a sign of your love to the world. Help us to be generous with the gifts of life and love that you have showered on our family. May we share them so that our homes become true signs of unitive and fruitful love. Let us never forget to thank you each day for all that sustains us and to look to Christ, who comes to us in the events of family life, in the Sacraments of the Church, and in service to the poor. In all of this, our family becomes a living expression of your Church, a hallowed home of life and love. By the power of the Holy Spirit, may all of us spouses, parents, and children share, as members of his Body, in Jesus mission to build a civilization of love. Father, we ask this in Jesus name in union with the Holy Spirit. Amen. Catechist s Prayer Father of all families, you have called me to serve the family in truth and love as a catechist. May I be faithful to this call, rooted in your Word, and open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. May I use these gifts, especially the gifts of faith, hope, and love, to serve the family as a witness to you, who are love and life and the source and destiny of all families. Let your Spirit enlighten my mind and strengthen my heart so that I can be a path of Christ s love to families, especially those in need, the homebound and aged, the disabled and disheartened. Through the intercession of Mary and Joseph, I pray for the Church, the Bride of Christ, whose mission to build a civilization of love passes through the family. Amen. Copyright 2010, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved. Permission is hereby granted to duplicate this work without adaptation for non-commercial use.