The Twenty-Seventh Annual Catechist Convocation in the Holy Year of Mercy

Evangelizing in the Footsteps of Jesus

Saturday, March 5, 2016 Archbishop Carroll High School

211 Matson Ford Road Radnor, PA 19087

Co-sponsored by the Office for Catechetical Formation

& Archdiocesan Association of Parish Directors, Coordinators and

Administrators of Religious Education

Schedule

8:15AM REGISTRATION, REFRESHMENTS AND EXHIBITS 9:15AM AUDITORIUM : WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

9:35AM CELEBRATION OF MASS

Reverend Christopher M. Walsh, Celebrant and Homilist 11:00-11:50AM Session 1/lunch 12:05-12:55PM Session 2/lunch 1:10-2PM Session 3/lunch 2:10-3:10PM Session 4

THE CATECHIST CONVOCATION CELEBRATES TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS!

The Catechist Convocation is an annual faith formation event

cosponsored by the Office for Catechetical Formation and the Archdiocesan Association of Parish Directors, Coordinators, and Administrators of Religious Education (PD/C/ARE). What is the Catechist Convocation? In the early 1980’s, a group of Parish Directors of Religious Education created a grass roots venue known as the “Catechist Showcase.” Using a parish site, this event provided an annual opportunity for the most experienced and gifted volunteer catechists to share their practical insights and best practices in teaching the faith to children. In 1989, the “Catechist Showcase” was renamed the “Catechetical Forum” as professional presenters and broader topics were added. In 2010, the Catechetical Forum became a weekend event by providing a convocation for catechists on Saturday and a convocation for teens on Sunday. Though the name has changed over the years, the PD/C/ARE Association keeps true to the original mission of its Catechist Convocation: The professional and spiritual growth of the parish catechist through a sharing of theological insights, teaching methodologies, and practical applications.

REVEREND CHRISTOPHER M. WALSH, PRINCIPAL CELEBRANT AND HOMILIST

Father Chris Walsh is the Pastor of St. Raymond of Penafort Church in Northwest Philadelphia. Prior to St. Raymond, he was the School Minister at Archbishop Wood High School, Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Ransom and spent many years working with Blessed Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity in the South Bronx of New York City. Raised in Chester County, he is a graduate of Bishop Shanahan High School, Temple

University and St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. Father Chris received training in the Spiritual Exercises at the Jesuit Center at Wernersville and has preached retreats and days of recollection throughout the country. In addition to his parish duties, Father Chris works for the Catholic Leadership Institute providing Leadership Training to priests; serves on the Board of the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia, and actively participates in missionary work in Central Uganda.

Talleres en español

A. Evangelizadores: Misericordiosos como el Padre! (Sesión 4) Hermana Sonia Avi, IHM Directora de Formación de Fe, Parroquia San Carlos Borromeo /Capilla Nstra. Sra. de Fátima Llamados a modelar habilidades y destrezas ‘virtuosas’ que guíen e inviten al discipulado evangélico. Resaltar virtudes y cualidades a

semejanza del Padre misericordioso en los demás. B. Cómo vivían los Santos la misericordia de Dios; cómo podemos ser discípulos de misericordia. (Sesión 3) Padre Christopher Cooke, Director, Año de Espiritualidad, Seminario San Carlos Borromeo En su carta encíclica Dives en Misericordia el santo Papa Juan Pablo II escribió, “La conversión a Dios consiste siempre en descubrir su

misericordia, es decir, ese amor que es paciente y benigno” (#13) Entonces, este taller explorará como los santos han vivido según la miseri-cordia de Dios y las maneras en que nosotros podemos vivir como discípulos de misericordia durante este año de jubilo.

C. “Todos estamos en el mismo barco y se dirigió al mismo puerto!" (Sesión 2 ) Eduardo Lis, Director,

Servicios Humanos Católicos Este taller se centra en el Papa Francisco' La Alegría del Evangelio y cómo se le llama a

la Iglesia a abrazar “un impulso misionero capaz de transformar todo” por la “Iglesia debe ser un lugar de misericordia

donde todos pueden sentirse acogido, amado, perdonado y alienta a vivir la buena vida del Evangelio.”

Workshops in English

1. Evangelizers, First and Foremost People of Prayer (Sessions 2 & 3) Sister Margaret Rose Adams, IHM, Principal, Queen of Angels Regional School Prayer forms the foundation for the catechist’s life. Catechists need to be

individuals of prayer in order to teach and bring the love of the Lord home to their students. Come hear practical prayer suggestions that will

enhance your daily prayer life. Bookmarker prayer cards will be given to each participant. 2. The Seven Deadly Sins (Sessions 1 & 2) Reverend John J. Ames, STD, Dean, Graduate School of Theology, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary The seven Capital Sins give rise to the other sins that we commit. This presentation

explores each sin and its remedy.

3. Biblical Roots of Mercy (Sessions 2 & 3) Reverend Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R., Professor & John Cardinal

Krol Chair of Moral Theology, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary This presentation will examine the origins, development, and culminating presence of Mercy on the Old and New Testaments. Emphasis will be given to the Day of Atonement in the Hebrew Scrip-tures and to the fulfillment of Divine Mercy in the New Testament as revealed in the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. Mercy will be presented as a central element teaching of Jesus’ teaching and of his ongoing presence in the pastoral mission and activity of the Church.

4. Dusty Shoes! (Sessions 1 & 3) Louis P. DeAngelo Ed.D., Superintendent, Diocese of Wilmington The invitation to young people and to us is to live life with dusty shoes. Come and see how the Works of Mercy allow us to accept this calling.

5. Vocations and the Saints (Sessions 1 & 2) Reverend Stephen P. DeLacy, Vocations Director for the

Diocesan Priesthood To be a saint we must discern and live out God’s will in our lives. The lives of several saints will show how to know God’s will and to act on it. Every catechist will want to be familiar with the lives of these saints!

6. Mary, Star of Evangelization (Sessions 1 & 3) Sister J. Sheila Galligan, IHM, Professor, Immaculata University Mary is the Star of the New Evangelization because in her role as the Mother of God, she brings to us the one who is center

of all evangelization, Christ the Lord. This presentation will focus on how we can bring a specifically Marian “style” to our call to joyfully hear, hold and herald the Word.

7. The Mass: A Celebration Rich in Mercy (Sessions 1 & 2) Reverend G. Dennis Gill, Director, Office for Divine Worship This presentation demonstrates how the celebration of the Mass proclaims and makes present the merciful love of

God the Father in the saving death of His Son. Texts of the Mass and Roman Missal will be explored for an authentic meaning of the “mercy of God.” A discussion will follow on how to encounter the mercy of God in the celebration of the Mass.

8. The Road to Emmaus, The Road to Freedom (Session 4) Reverend Matthew Guckin, Director, Office for Catechetical Formation The Road to Emmaus reveals God’s tender mercy and gives to us the “blueprint” for the Eucharistic liturgy.

9. Art and the Beatitudes (Sessions 2 & 3) Kathleen Lazaunikas, K-8 Art Teacher, St. Agnes-Sacred Heart School, Hilltown These “make and take” art lessons are designed for young artists to better understand The Beatitudes.. In Matthew 5:1-12, Jesus makes ten statements. All except one start with the word “blessed”, which means more than happy. Life doesn’t always go our way, but we can be full of joy even if things aren’t perfect. 10. “We are all in the same boat and headed to the same port!” (Session 3) Ed Lis, Director, Catholic Human Services This workshop focuses on Pope Francis’ The Joy of the Gospel and how he calls the Church to embrace “a missionary

impulse capable of transforming everything” for the “Church must be a place of mercy where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven and encouraged to live the good life of the Gospel.” 11. The Beatitudes (Sessions 1 & 2) Reverend Daniel E. Mackle, Pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Philadelphia This workshop begs the questions if the Beatitudes are: A world upside down or a pathway to happiness? Where is Jesus taking me? 12. No Wave Too High for God: Hope in a Broken World (Sessions 1 & 2) Sister Suzanne Mayer, IHM, Coordinator, Pastoral & Theological Studies, Neumann University Using Jesus’ calming the storm at sea as a

paradigm (Mark 4:35-40) this presentation will look to how a spirit of hope can help persons facing suffering, pain and loss not only endure but even thrive. The spiritual value of resiliency will form a core orienting construct.

13. Mercy Woven and Received: Grades 4-5 (Sessions 1 & 3) Kellianne Miley, Faculty, St. Eugene School & Religion Curriculum Committee This workshop focuses on ideas to help students understand God’s mercy as critical to their Catholic life and which are easily implemented into the classroom. Role playing, make and takes and discussion circles will be addressed.

14. Teaching the Faith Through Music (Sessions 2 & 3) Bill Monaghan, Music Minister, Holy Family University & St. Joseph Parish, Warrington This workshop showcases original, traditional and kid-friendly songs that teach

religion curriculum concepts while helping students learn about the core beliefs of the Catholic faith in an age appropriate manner. 15. Weaving the Works of Mercy throughout the K-1 Curriculum (Sessions 1 & 3) Sister Ann Mark Morris, IHM, Learning Support Teacher, St. Katherine of Siena School This workshop will

give practical ways and hands on activities to help incorporate the works of mercy throughout the K-1 curriculum. 16. Teaching the Works of Mercy to Confirmandi (Sessions 1 & 3) Boreta Singleton, Religion Chairperson & Campus Minister, St. Peter Preparatory High School, Jersey City This workshop will discuss creative ways to

encourage confirmandi to do the Works of Mercy.

17. Saints Lived God’s Mercy and So Can You! (Sessions 1 & 3) Sister Danielle Therese Teti, IHM, Faculty, Villa Maria Academy High School This workshop will explore resources and activities that connect with God’s Mercy through the Lives of the Saints.

18. Weaving the Works of Mercy across the Grade 2-3 Curriculum (Sessions 1 & 2) Courtney Thresher, Faculty, St. Patrick School, Malvern This workshop will give practical ways and hands on activities to teach the works of mercy

and incorporate in other subject areas. 19. Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit (Sessions 1 & 2) Reverend Stephen D. Thorne, Pastor, St. Martin dePorres Parish Based on the theme of “Evangelizing in the Name of Jesus”, this presentation will offer information and inspiration to help us to walk humbly with God and share our blessings.

N.B.: The Catechetical Convocation registrations are processed by a volunteer Director of Religious Education. Confirmation of registrations are not sent to individuals. A comprehensive list of participants will be sent to principals and D/CREs after the deadline date. Thank you for your understanding.

CATECHIST CONVOCATION REGISTRATION FORM Complete one form for each participant. NO FAXES OR WALK-INS. Please print clearly. Name ____________________________________________________________________________ Place of Service/location______________________________________________________________ ___School ___PREP Address ___________________________________________________________________________ Street City/Town State Zip Telephone ____________________ Email _______________________________________________

Do you have a special need? ___yes (Please describe.) ______________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

SESSIONS: Indicate the Session # as listed in registration booklet or “L” for lunch on space next to the session.

First Choice: Session 1 ______ Session 2 ______ Session 3 ______ . Sessions are limited to room size and on a first come basis. Please make a second choice.

Second Choice: Session 1 ______ Session 2 ______ Session 3 ______ *Session 4: (All participants must attend a workshop; check one of the choices below.) ______Workshop in English is in the Auditorium ______Talleres en espanol/Room 224.

LUNCH Select one: ___Turkey ___Chicken Breast ___Salad ___Tuna ___No Lunch _________________________________________________________________________________________

POLICY FOR CATECHETICAL CERTIFICATION CREDIT

One elective or annual update credit for Archdiocesan Catechetical Certification is granted for the entire day. Course cards are distributed only during the Registration Period. Course cards are collected after Session 4.

Signature______________________________________

Registrations fee: $30 per person Groups of Five or more: $25.00 per person NO REGISTRATION will be accepted after February 1, 2016 INCLEMENT WEATHER: an announcement will be made on KYW. Please make checks payable to: “PD/CARE Association” Parishes/Schools may send one check with multiple registrations. Checks will not be deposited until after March 5 in case of inclement weather. Mail form and *check to: Sally Grande/St. Eugene Parish 200 South Oak Avenue Primos, PA 19018 NO FAXES WILL BE ACCEPTED.