ST. JOHN BOSCO CONFERENCE GENERAL SCHEDULE Monday, July 15 th Noon 8:00pm Noon 7:00pm 3:45pm 4:45pm 4:45pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 9:00pm Conference and Track Registration Track Check In Travelers Mass Monday Evening Keynote: TBD Archbishop Alexander K. Sample 9:00pm 10:30pm Social Tuesday, July 16th 7:00am 9:00am 8:00am 9:00am 8:00am Noon Track Check In Registration Open 9:00am 10:15am Workshops Round 1 1. (CM) Method: Effective Delivery of the Basic Gospel Andre Regnier 2. (CT1) Scripture, the Heart of Catechesis 3. (CT2) Pedagogy of Revelation and the Response of Faith Dcn. Drake McCalister 4. (CS) The Educational Leader in a Catholic Setting Debbie Nearmyer 5. (CS) Towards a Catholic Understanding of Human Resource Management Lindsay Fuhrman-Luck 6. (DO) Conflict Resolution in a Diocesan Setting 7. (HFF) Sacramental Preparation within a Hispanic Context Marlon De La Torre 8. (PCL1) Personality and Profile of the Successful PCL Gigi Zapiain 9. (PCL2) Analyzing Doctrine Ron Bolster 10. (RCIA1) The Catechumenate: A Modern Restoration of an Ancient Practice 11. (RCIA 2) Pastoring from the Initial Inquiry to the Rite of Election Patty Norris 12. (YM 1) Personal Spirituality and the Call to Holiness Jim Beckman 13. (YM 2) Our Life in Christ: The Basics of Catholic Morality 14. (RT) TBD Sr. Mary Michael Fox, OP 15. (OT) Kerygma and the Power of Testimony Scott Elmer 16. (OT) A Reasoned Defense of Male and Female and Traditional Marriage Steve Greene 10:15am 10:45am 10:45am Noon Workshops Round 2 1
1. (CM) Missionary Benchmarks Michael Hall 2. (CT1) Prayer: Introduction to the Spiritual Life of the Catechist Fr. Jay Mello 3. (CT2) The Human Person: God s Masterpiece Dave VanVickle 4. (CS) Enhancing the Catholic Identity of Schools From the Ground Up Debbie Nearmyer 5. (CS) Addressing Issues of Gender Identity in a Catholic High School Diane Kennaugh 6. (DO) Developing Fruitful Diocesan Programming 7. (HFF) Hispanic Adult Ministry Strategies: Where to Begin? Joann Roa 8. (PCL1) Planning for Success: Program Organization and Assessment 9. (PCL2) Catechetical Mentorship Dr. Petroc Willey 10. (RCIA1) Three Approaches to the RCIA Process 11. (RCIA2) Catechesis in the Precatechumenate: Delivering the Gospel Lori Smith 12. (RT) TBD Fr. Derek Anderson, SOLT 13. (YM 1) A Vision for Effective Youth Ministry Dr. Bob Rice 14. (YM 2) General Introduction to Adolescent Development Dr. Kristin Witte 15. (OT) Empowering Leaders for Evangelization Scott Elmer 16. (OT) Accompaniment Towards Sacramental Transformation Noon 2:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 3:15pm Workshops Round 3 1. (CM) Discipleship: The Key to Multiplication Marcel LeJeune 2. (CT1) The Philosophical Foundations of Catechetics Ron Bolster 3. (CT2) The Church: Dispenser of the Mysteries and Guardian of the Deposit Dave VanVickle 4. (CS) Catholic Education: Integrated Formation for Integrated Persons Amy Roberts 5. (CS) The Value and Effectiveness of Participation in World Youth Day Anthony Cleary 6. (DO) Reaching Out to Black Youth and Young Adult Culture Dr. Ansel Augustine 7. (HFF) Devotional Practice in Christian Life and Prayer Paola Quintero 8. (PCL1) Religious Education Material Evaluation and Selection 9. (PCL2) Budgeting, Time Management, and Goal Planning for Religious Educators 10. (RCIA1) Liturgical Components of the Christian Initiation Process 11. (RCIA2) The Discernment Process for Participants Readiness for the Rites 12. (RT) The Annunciation Pedagogy Dr. Petroc Willey 13. (YM 1) Engaging Youth Culture Dr. Bob Rice 14. (YM 2) Theology of the Body 15. (OT) Developing a Family Faith Formation Program Mary Mosher 2
16. (OT) Shifting to Family-Centered Parishes Tom Nash 3:45pm 4:45pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 10:00pm Celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass *Includes a Eucharistic Holy Hour* Tuesday Evening Keynote: Mary: Model of Authentic Accompaniment Dr. Petroc Willey 10:00pm 11:00pm Wednesday, July 17 th 7:00am 9:00am 9:00am 10:15am Workshops Round 4 1. (CM) Leadership Development for LSO (Large Group, Small Group, One-on-One) Michael Hall 2. (CT1) Jesus: The Christocentricity of Catechesis Sr. Johanna Paruch, FSGM 3. (CT2) Praying with Scripture: Lectio Divina 4. (CS) Role and Effectiveness of Family Educators: Research from the Archdiocese of Sydney Kevin Watson 5. (CS) Religion Texts in Schools: A Challenge Still Remaining Chris Chapman 6. (DO) Personnel is Policy: Effective Recruitment, Onboarding, and Supervision of Parish and Diocesan Staff 7. (HFF) Forming Catechists within a Hispanic Ministry Context Marlon De La Torre 8. (PCL1) Recruiting, Training, and Forming Volunteers I 9. (PCL2) The Parish as Workplace: Essential Realities and Relationships 10. (RCIA1) Catechesis: Echoing What God has Revealed Dcn. Drake McCalister 11. (RCIA 2) Pastoring from the Rite of Acceptance to the Rite of Election Gary Norris 12. (YM 1) Incarnational Ministry: Relational Ministry with Teens Jim Beckman 13. (YM 2) The Liturgical Nature and Sacramental Life of the Church 14. (OT) Laying Down Your Life for Your Wife: What It Means to Be a Real Man and Husband Tom Nash 15. (OT) Marian Catechists: A Formation in a Spirituality for Those Who Pass on the Faith 16. (OT) How Your Parish, School, and Diocese Can Benefit by Using Franciscan s Catechetical Institute Mark Ginter 10:15am 10:45pm 10:45am Noon Workshops Round 5 1. (CM) The Evangelist s Toolbelt: Practical Skills Needed to Evangelize Andre Regnier/Michael Hall/Marcel LeJeune 2. (CT1) The Deposit of Faith: An Introduction to the Catechism Steve Greene 3. (CT2) Holy Spirit in Catechesis Mary Ann Wiesinger 4. (CS) Inviting Students into Communion with Jesus Kat Finney 3
5. (DO) Lessons Learned in 20 Years of Diocesan Leadership: Tips and Strategies for Success 6. (HFF) Pedagogy of Revelation and the Response of Faith: How to Help the Family Respond to Their Catholic Identity Gigi Zapiain 7. (PCL1) Recruiting, Training, and Forming Volunteers II 8. (PCL2) Developing Religious Education Policies and Procedures 9. (RCIA1) Catechetical Components of the Christian Initiation Process Gary Norris 10. (RCIA2) Catechesis in the Catechumenate: Faith, Hope, and Love 11. (YM 1) Partnering with Families 12. (YM 2) Counseling and Pastoral Care with Teens Dr. Kristin Witte 13. (OT) Challenges and Opportunities in Serving Black Catholic Families Dr. Ansel Augustine 14. (OT) Evangelizing Through Science Dr. Stacy Trasancos 15. (OT) Marian Leadership: Listen Closely, Act with Courage, Form with Charity Joann Roa 16. (OT) The Nature of the Holy Calling: The Inadequacy We All Experience in Teaching the Divine Mysteries Dr. Andrew Minto Noon 2:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 3:15pm Workshops Round 6 1. (CM) The Discipleship Pathway: Jesus Strategy for Renewal Marcel LeJeune 2. (CT1) The Church Prays What She Believes: Liturgy in Catechesis Mary Mosher 3. (CT2) The Blessed Virgin Mary Sr. Johanna Paruch, FSGM 4. (CS) Crafting Engaging Lessons for Religion Class Kat Finney 5. (DO) Administration as Ministry Dr. Therese Recinella 6. (HFF) The Vocation of Prayer as a Family Mary Ann Wiesinger 7. (PCL1) First Penance and First Eucharist Preparation 8. (PCL2) Child Catechetical Methodologies and Learning Styles Dr. Gerard O Shea 9. (RCIA1) The Challenge of Charity: Life in God's Family Fr. Derek Anderson, SOLT 10. (RCIA 2) Catechesis in Purification and Enlightenment: Preparing to Receive the Life of God 11. (YM 1) The Church, the Body of Christ: Working with Bishops, Pastors, Staff, and Parents 12. (YM 2) St. John Paul's Understanding of the Family 13. (OT) Love is in the Air And its Redefinition is Killing Us 14. (OT) The Preventive System of St. John Bosco: Reason, Religion, and Kindness Fr. Louis Molinelli, SDB 15. (OT) Distraction and Indifference: Looming Obstacles to Discipleship in Our Time 16. (OT) Studying Scripture from the Heart of the Church: Genesis to Jesus Kimberly Hahn 3:45pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm Celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass 4
7:00pm 9:00pm Wednesday Evening Keynote: Making Home for the Word Kimberly Hahn Thursday, July 18 th 6:00am 8:00am 8:00am 9:15am Workshops Round 7 1. (CM) Intentional Spiritual Conversations Andre Regnier 2. (CT1) The Ecclesial Method: Opening Souls to the Beauty and Power of God s Revelation 3. (CT2) Scripture: The Driving Force of Doctrine 4. (CS) Created in His Image: Educational Implications for Learning about God and the World Dr. Gerard O Shea 5. (DO) Pastoral Accompaniment: The Necessary Steps to the New Evangelization 6. (HFF) Understanding the Cultural Differences Among Hispanic Communities Paola Quintero 7. (PCL1) Getting Parents Involved as Primary Educators 8. (PCL2) The Human Person: God s Masterpiece 9. (RCIA1) Pastoral Components of the Christian Initiation Process Patty Norris 10. (RCIA2) Pastoring from the Rite of Election to the Point of Initiation through the Neophyte Year Lori Smith 11. (RT) Temptation and Discernment in the Two Principle Areas of the Christian Life: Ministry and Prayer Bob Siemens 12. (YM 1) Effective Catechesis in Youth Ministry 13. (YM 2) Mobilizing Teens for Service, Leadership, and Vocation 14. (OT) God s Call to Holiness: The Culmination in a Life Dedicated to Teaching the Mysteries of the Faith Dr. Andrew Minto 15. (OT) How Your Parish, School, and Diocese Can Benefit by Using Franciscan s Catechetical Institute Mark Ginter 16. (OT) Theology of the Family Dr. Ryan Hanning 9:15am 9:45am 9:45am 10:00am 10:00am 12:30pm MORNING SESSION *Includes the Celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass* Thursday Morning Keynote: TBD Dr. Mark Miravalle 12:30pm 1:30pm 5