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San Fernando Religious Education Congress 2016
Congreso de Educación Religiosa en San Fernando 2016
11111 North Alemany Dr., Mission Hills, California
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Saturday, September 17, 2016/Sábado, 17 de Septiembre del 2016
Special Thanks To: John Bavaresco for our 2016 logo and cover
AGENDA / HORARIO
7:00 am. - 8:00 am.
Pre-registraon cket pick-up/Recoger los boletos de pre-inscripción
On-site registraons/Inscripciones en el lugar
8:15 am. - 9:45 am. Opening Liturgy - ECSA / Liturgia de Apertura - PESCA
10:00 am. - 11:30 a.m. Session 1 Workshops/Talleres Sesión 1
11:30 pm. - 12:30 pm. Lunch - Exhibits / Almuerzo – Exhibiciones
12:45 am. - 2:15 pm. Session 2 Workshops / Talleres Sesión 2
2:30 pm. - 4:00 pm. Session 3 Workshops / Talleres Sesión 3
Regional Congress is an annual, one day event, offered in each of the five pastoral regions and sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los
Angeles Office of Religious Educaon. Regional Congress offers a!endees opportunies to grow in their knowledge of the Catholic
faith, to deepen their spirituality, to increase their catechecal, liturgical, and leadership skills, and to be challenged by a variety of
current topics and presenters. The day includes three workshops, prayer and liturgical experiences, music and exhibitors. Depending on the region, workshops will be offered in English and Spanish. There really is something for everyone! The San Fernando Region averages 1100 a!endees, onsite, and it is our hope that you join us!
Youth Ministry Track
This year the San Fernando Regional Congress is offering a Youth Track. This is an opportunity for peer leaders to
continue growing in their faith and developing their leadership skills through workshops that are specifically intended for these young leaders. We ask that adults register for the youth track workshops only if they are bringing
youth participants. Please note that parishes and schools are responsible for providing the appropriate chaperones
and supervision for the youth they bring to the Regional Congress.
Workshop 116: Not Just Leaders, Christian Leaders; Leadership. When you hear this word, many different
things might come to mind. But peer leaders, like other Youth Ministry leaders, are called to a particular type of leadership: Christian leadership. Do you know what that really means? What is it that sets Christian leaders apart from other
leaders? How are you called to live this out? Come explore these questions…and more!
Workshop 206: Relationships: The Heartbeat of Youth Ministry;
Ministry; Just like a person’s heartbeat is essential for
the person to live, community is essential in Youth Ministry. And all community is built from relationships! As a peer
leader, there are things you can do to help form relationships that strengthen your Youth Ministry community. And who
knows, it might just help in your other relationships, too!
Workshop 312: Ministry is NOT an Individual Sport; There are things in life that you need to do by yourself,
but ministry is NOT one of them. When Jesus sent the disciples out on mission, he sent them two by two. Many gifts
are needed in ministry, and no one person has all of them! This workshop will give you a chance to try out some skills
that will allow everyone to use their gifts and make your Youth Ministry team more effective.
For any informa"on about the San Fernando Regional Congress (or any other Regional Congress in the Archdiocese of
Los Angeles), online registra"on, please check the Office of Religious Educa"on webpage regarding Regional Congresses.
Para cualquier información acerca del Congreso Regional de San Fernando (o de cualquier otro Congreso Regional en La Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles), inscribirse por internet, por favor revisar la página en internet de la Oficina de Educación Religiosa
relacionada con Congresos Regionales.
http://archla.org/regionalcongress
SESSION
I
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
100 Are You a Disciple?
Cristina Alba
Just because you are a catechist, it doesn't mean you are a disciple!
Shocking words! After years of study and research, Sherry Weddell
describes the process of conversion and true discipleship in her book
"Forming Intentional Disciples." In light of the New Evangelization, come and discern where you are in your spiritual journey and
how you can lead others (children, families, and friends) into a deeper relationship with God.
Cristina Alba is the Director of Religious Education at St. John Vianney in Hacienda Heights. Her prior work as an elementary school
teacher as well as a catechist for the past 15 years have helped her
develop a successful Family Catechesis program at the parish. She is
also currently involved in the Advanced Catechetical Ministries
through the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
101 The Blessed Bullet: When Violence Strikes Closer Than
Home (Twice)
Dcn. Michael Bellinder
Deacon Mike experienced workplace violence first hand, and then
most recently, his daughter confronted the evil of terrorism at The
Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino.
Although violence and evil are so prevalent in our world today, one
never believes that he or she will be personally confronted by it once,
let alone twice. But sometimes upon hearing the devastating news on
TV, we wonder how we would react if confronted by evil. You are
invited to come and listen to a true encounter with utter violence, and
then you are challenged to live by the Gospel values in this ever dangerous world. Deacon Mike’s story has been called, “Life-changing,”
and “Deeply moving and stirring.”
Deacon Mike graduated college in 1973 with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Recreational Therapy. He and his wife, Marilyn, will soon be celebrating their 44th year of marriage. They have three children: Greg, an
associate professor at Azusa Pacific College; Colleen, a Social Worker
for the Inland Regional Center, and Annie, a meteorologist for the
State of California Air Resources Board. They have 5 wonderful
grandchildren whom they adore, ranging in age for 13 years to 4
months. Deacon Mike was ordained a Deacon for the Catholic
Church in December of 2006 and he absolutely loves his ministry,
especially preaching. Deacon Mike has shared his story and message
to many parishes as well as Wordnet Productions, Loma Linda TV’s
Journey of Hope, Immaculate Heart Radio, and Catholic TV.
102 The Catechist: Bringing Children to an Encounter with Jesus!
The Classroom: Holy Ground!
Eileen Fewless
In this workshop we will creatively explore bringing children to God
in the Holy Ground of the classroom by expanding lessons with
games, videos, and activities that are fun and hold the children’s interest and attention. Prayerfully bring yourself and your children to
a deeper friendship with Jesus.
Eileen Fewless is the Director of Faith Formation at St. Bernardine
in Woodland Hills, a Master Catechist, and travels to parishes giving
catechetical talks for RCLBenziger.
103 The Challenge of Planting Seeds of Faith:
Sr. Angela Hallahan
In this workshop, we will unpack the words of Jeremiah the Prophet.
"Blessed are those who trust in the LORD; the LORD will be their
trust. They are like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out
its roots to the stream: It does not fear heat when it comes, its leaves
stay green; In the year of drought it shows no distress, but still produces fruit." - Jer. 17:7-8
Continued
E N G L I S H
Sr. Angela Hallahan, a Sister of Holy Faith, is a member of the Secondary Staff of the Department of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Director of Certification for High School
teachers of Religion. Her teaching career spans many years. Sister
has taught at all levels, has served on several school Boards and is
currently serving on Bishop Conaty–Our Lady of Loretto High
School and on St. John’s Seminary Board of Directors. She also
serves as Director of Health Affairs for the Archdiocese of Los
Angeles. Sr. Angela is a Master Catechist and has an M.A. in Theology, a diploma in Spiritual Direction and a diploma in Clinical
Pastoral Education.
104 The Call to Prayer in the Journey of LifeLife-long Learning
Warren G. Kunkle
Life-long learning and a personal commitment to catechesis in your
parish inspires a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His
Church. This workshop will discuss aspects of personal and communal prayer as it relates to your ministry; ever growing in grace and
sharing the gift of faith for decades to come.
Warren G. Kunkle III is presently an educational consultant for
William H. Sadlier Inc. He is a Master Catechist and volunteers in
his parish as the High School Confirmation Parent Formation Coordinator. He has also served as a Parish Administrator, Youth
Minister/Confirmation Coordinator and a variety of other ministries over the past 25 years. With his wife, Elga and their three teen
-age sons’, a broader understanding of the realities of our
“domestic” church and its unique challenges, will be fore-front in
this presentation.
105 Answering the Cry of the Poor through the Ministry of
Catechesis
Sergio Lopez
Scripture and Catholic teaching tell us that “The Lord hears the cry
of the poor” (Psalm 34). For more than 40 years, thousands of parishes across the U.S. have heard and responded to the cry of the poor
through Catholic Relief Services’ CRS Rice Bowl campaign. Join us
as we reflect on how catechists of all age levels can help our parishes
think outside of the box of mandated service hours and service projects and how we can create communities that strive to build the
Kingdom of God with their hunger and thirst for justice.
Sergio is a former youth minister and worship leader from the Archdiocese of LA. From early on in his ministry he made it his mission
to inspire parish Catholics to serve Christ in the poor and powerless.
Since 2014, Sergio has worked for Catholic Relief Services who is
the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Sergio has travelled overseas with CRS
to El Salvador and Guatemala. He holds an MA in Religious Studies
from Mount St. Mary’s University in LA and is pursuing a MA in
Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University.
106 A Renewal of Community Prayer: Liturgical Movement in the
Parish
Nick Masero & Monica Luther
Join us for an interactive learning experience that will leave you with
ways to incorporate movement into your Eucharistic celebrations,
prayer services and concerts. Wear comfortable clothes and be ready
to move!
Monica and Nicole have been dancing, choreographing and educating in this ministry for more than a decade. Both have extensive experience coordinating movement for a variety of parishes throughout
Southern California. Monica and Nicole had the honor of dancing at
the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress as featured dancers in
various liturgies, prayer services and concerts.
SESSION
I
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
107 “ What do I do??? Honoring Wishes and ChoicesChoices- Catholic
Ethics in Healthcare Decisions
Dr. Karen Pavic-Zabinski
Healthcare in the US continues to be marked by ongoing technological advancements. What are the moral principles that express the
Church’s teachings on medical and moral matters? How do these
principles engage in the ecclesial mission of health care? How do they
address both the theological and medical concrete situations one faces
in their lifetime especially at the end of one’s life? What am I to do?
What are we as a family to do? How do we even start this conversation? This workshop will address modern medical technology which
has given us opportunities to bring about cures, slow the process of
disease, alleviate symptoms and at times create hard decisions for
patients and their families.
Dr. Karen Pavic-Zabinski is the California Regional Director of Ethics for Providence & Health Services which includes Providence Holy
Cross, Providence Tarzana, Providence St Joseph, Providence St.
John’s and Providence Little Company of Mary in Torrance and in
San Pedro. In that role she is responsible for clinical and organizational ethics consultations, education and policy development. Dr.
Pavic- Zabinski is a healthcare professional having worked as a nurse
in a variety of clinical settings and has held senior management positions in product and strategic marketing and clinical research for
several biotech corporations. Karen holds a PhD in Theology and
Ethics from Oxford University, and Masters Degrees in Psychiatric
Nursing, in Theology, in Bioethics, and in Business. Previous to coming to the Providence Health System, Karen was the graduate director
of The Bioethics Institute at Loyola Marymount University in Los
Angeles. A long-time resident of the North Valley, she taught in the
RE program at Our Lady of Perpetual Help for over 5 years.
108 "Fa la la la la, la la la la: Celebrating Christmas with
Preschoolers"
Jan Pedroza
It is "the most wonderful time of the year", however it can be the
most hurried, the most stressful and before you know it, we are celebrating New Years! How do we slow-down Christmas and effectively engage preschoolers in this most joyous event? Come (all ye faithful) and find out!
Coordinator for Early Childhood Faith Formation, Program Coordinator for the Religious Education Congress and Master Catechist
for the Office of Religious Education, Archdiocese of Los Angeles,
Jan has been involved in Early Childhood education since 1993. She
has been a member of the Los Angeles Archdiocese Early Childhood
Board for 17 years. Jan has three adult children from whom she has
learned much about parenting and educating and remains passionate
about sharing her experiences with others. She has presented at the
RECongress in Anaheim, Regional Congresses and parish preschools
throughout the the LA Archdiocese.
109 “Blessed are Those Who Are F.A.T. for They Will Lead the
People of God!”
Eddie Perez
Are you interested in leading people to Christ? Why are some people
more effective in this area than others? God chooses the F.A.T. to
lead His people. As servants of The Lord, we need to be Faithful to
God, Available to God, and always Teachable. Failing to do so means
we will be in danger of leading others astray. A great problem in our
parishes is that oftentimes we represent ourselves rather than Christ.
If we want to lead the people of God, we need to remember Whom
we are representing. I must decrease that He may increase!
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E N G L I S H
Eddie Perez is the Southern California Curriculum Sales Representative for Our Sunday Visitor and has been active in various aspects of
Catechetical Ministry, whether it is teaching Confirmation, leading
Bible Studies, directing Retreats, or hosting Generation Connection,
the only English-speaking Catholic Radio program developed for
high school teens broadcasting out of Southern California. Eddie has
served as President of the Catholic Communicators of Southern California. He also founded and developed The Sower Ministries which
continues to reach thousands of Catholics through Bible Studies and
Community Outreach Programs. In addition to teaching for the St.
Catherine of Sienna Institute, Eddie is a conference speaker traveling
throughout Southern California and parts of Mexico to conduct
catechetical retreats, and provide workshops. Eddie is a graduate
from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; he earned a
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with an emphasis in Public
Relations.
110 Planting Seeds Building A Relationship
Peggy Pigors
Can the stories in Scripture bring us closer to God? Do we hear His
voice speaking to our hearts? We all have a desire to have a closer
relationship with God but how? We will explore using Lectio
Divina to help prepare children to hear God's voice in the Scriptures. Please bring a Bible..
Master Catechist, 45 years experience in Religious Education in
parish life, mother of three, and grandmother of two. Chose to be
Catholic as a teen. Nationally Certified Catechist through the Alliance for Lay Ecclesial Ministers in 2016.
111 Fire in the Heart: Fan the Flame
Sr. Edith Prendergast D. MIN
The session will reflect on the challenges offered in 2 Timothy 1: 6
-8. 'Fan into flame the gift that God gave to you' All involved in
catechetical ministry are called to release a new surge of energy,
focus on the Gospel's ability to change lives and help build transformative communities of faith in our schools and parish communities.
Sr. Edith Prendergast Former Director of Religious Education for
the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. She holds a Doctorate in Ministry
from Claremont School of Theology, and a Master's Degree in
Theology from Boston College. She is a frequent speaker nationally
and locally and has contributed to several articles on Spiritually and
Catechesis. She is the author of "Grace. Abounds" and in Sept.
2015 received the. "evangelists Gaudium - Joy of the Gospel award
at the 75 th Anniversary of St. John's Seminary.
112 A Spiritual Backpack for Life's Journey
Sr. Carol Quinlivan
We rarely leave home without it! That is our keys, credit cards, cell
phones and devices along with an array of other essentials. What
about our spirituality? Is that something we leave at the door as we
hurry about our important tasks? How do we nourish our souls and
learn to weave our spirituality throughout our lives? This workshop
helps to identify what is truly essential for our transformation into
wholeness...holiness.
Sister Carol Quinlivan, CSJ is a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph
of Carondelet, and is a Spiritual Director and Retreat Facilitator with
extensive experience in spiritual formation within the parish and at
the Archdiocesan level. Presently, she ministers at Serra Retreat Center in Malibu and has completed her Ph.D. in Religious Studies with
emphasis in Depth Psychology.
SESSION I
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
ENGLISH
113 Legend or Lord?: The Divinity of Jesus in the Gospels
Fr. Parker Sandoval
The content of the Christian message is the person of Jesus Christ.
Our mission to evangelize, therefore, hinges on his identity. Many
see him as nothing more than a great teacher or wonder-worker, but
Jesus claims to be the very presence of God among us. These claims
are either legendary, or he is who he says he is: the Lord himself.
Come walk through Jesus's divine claims in each of the four Gospels.
Fr. Parker Sandoval is a priest of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles; he
is associate pastor of Resurrection Church in Boyle Heights. Fr.
Parker is a regular speaker on Evangelization, the Scriptures, and the
Liturgy.
114 Spirituality Through The Psalms
Dr. William Shaules
This presentation will explore the Psalter as a universal expression of
relationship with, and worship of YHWH.
Ph.D. in New Testament from Fuller Theological Seminary. Teaches Scripture at Loyola Marymount University. Serves as an Associate
Coordinator of Diaconate Formation for the Archdiocese of Los
Angeles. Teaches course in Sacred Scripture at Loyola Marymount
University and at St. John's Seminary.
115 Living Lent Through Lively Lessons
Helen Marie Slaton
Use the Lenten season to lead your children to a deeper practice of
their faith. This workshop will provide you with hands on ideas to
make this Lenten season a meaningful one. Preparing meaningful
lessons takes time. When the Lenten season arrives, you will be so
pleased that you have all your preparations already in place.
Marie, a Master Catechist, serves in ministry at Our Lady of Malibu
parish. Marie has taught Elementary, High School and college classes. She has worked as a Director of Religious Education, Adult
Faith Formation Coordinator, and served on an RCIA team. She has
a BS from ISU and an MA from the University of Evansville.
116 Youth Track: Not Just Leaders, Christian Leaders!
Youth Team
Leadership. When you hear this word, many different things might
come to mind. But peer leaders, like other Youth Ministry leaders,
are called to a particular type of leadership: Christian leadership. Do
you know what that really means? What is it that sets Christian
leaders apart from other leaders? How are you called to live this out?
Come explore these questions…and more!
The Youth Track will be presented by a team of adult leaders who
have served the Archdiocese of Los Angeles as directors and small
group leaders for Christian Leadership Institute (CLI) and other
leadership programs for teens. The Youth Track team will be led by
Katie Zeigler, Coordinator of Youth Ministry in the Office of Religious Education.
SESSION II
12:45—2:15 pm.
200 Amoris Laetitia and Conscience Formation
Fr. Christopher Bazyouros
One of the key elements of Pope Francis' recent letter is the importance of the conscience and its formation in moral decision making. This session will explore this theme of his letter as well as present
components of moral decision making, discernment and formation of
the conscience.
Fr. Chris was born and grew up in the San Gabriel Valley. He entered St. John's Seminary after receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry. Ordained in 2003, he is serving in the Archdiocese as the Director of the Office of Religious Education.
201 How to Make Ministry to 2020-30 Somethings Work
Jason Coito
There is a crisis in the Church particularly effecting those in their
20s and 30s. This workshop will share practical help and also focus
on what the good news is in spite of some of the challenging statistics. For parishes wanting to start, restart or jump start ministry to
those in their 20s and 30s.
Jason Coito is the Consultant for Young Adult Formation for the
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Religious Education. He has
been ministering with high school and college students for 13 years
in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Jason, his wife Jen, and their two
children are parishioners at St. Julie Billiart in Newbury Park.
202 What Makes Us Church: Events That Have Shaped Us
- Trends We Are Facing - Beliefs We Hold Dear"
Joan Doyle
Using the wisdom of others, media from unexpected sources, and
our own reflections, this session will allow us an opportunity to
reflect briefly on (1) the peak moments in our history that have
made us what we are today; (2) current trends that impact our present-day experience and lead us into the future; and (3) the core
beliefs of our faith that sustain us, no matter what.
Joan Doyle, a nationally certified Lay Ecclesial Minister, is a catechetical consultant, workshop presenter, and writer. She has held a
variety of positions in her Los Angeles parish, St. Paul the Apostle
(junior high religion teacher and assistant principal; parish DRE).
Her education includes a B.A. (English) and M.A. (Religious Education) from Immaculate Heart College, and she holds a California
teaching credential and certification as both a Master Catechist and
a Media Literacy Educator. Joan serves as a judge for THE HUMANITAS PRIZE, rewarding writers of film and TV shows that
both entertain and enrich the viewing public and has written Study
Guides for several Catholic media projects.
203 Turning Inward
Dominik Gnirs
Faster, bigger, newer, better – so often we seek more and more of
the ‘outer things’. Are we forgetting that there is an inner dimension
in us regarding people, events and even things? This workshop explores this inward side of life through the eyes of writers, theologians and history. It will discuss how recognizing and growing this
‘inner self’ can play a role to attain ‘peace of heart’.
Dominik Gnirs is the Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation at the
Office of Religious Education in Los Angeles. He holds a Magister
in Theology from the University of Vienna, Austria. He has been in
Youth Ministry for 15 years and directed youth retreats and worked
for the Kardinal Konig Haus Adult Education Center in Vienna. He
lives with his wife in Central Los Angeles.
SESSION II 12:45—2:15 pm.
204 Growing as Missionary Disciples
Kay Harter
Even though we understand our call to share the Good News of
Jesus Christ in our lives, it is not always easy. It can be challenging,
uncomfortable and easy to doubt our ability to be an effective Missionary Disciple. Come and discover 5 keys that will unleash the
evangelist God has created you to be!
Kay serves as a Master Catechist and Director of Evangelization for
the San Fernando Region. A native of the California high desert,
she has been married for 30 years, is the mother of four and grandmother to 3.
205 What Every Serious Christian Should Know About Judaism
Rabbi Michael Lotker
Did you know that Judaism is much more than the religion of the
Hebrew Bible? Did you know that Jews have sacred literature beyond
the Hebrew Bible (that we have our own "New Testament")? Did
you know that Jews mean something completely different than Christians when we speak of the Messiah, sin, redemption, salvation, repentance and forgiveness? Come and question, learn and explore
with Rabbi Michael Lotker, author of "A Christian's Guide to Judaism" published by the Paulist Press.
Rabbi Lotker comes to us with a wealth of experience. A Phi Beta
Kappa/Magna Cum Laude physicist, he spent the bulk of his first
career in the alternative energy business, working in wind power, solar
and geothermal energy. About 500 of the windmills that are spinning
in Palm Springs, California were financed and installed by a company
that Mike was President of. In 2003, he was ordained as a rabbi at
Hebrew Union College in Los Angeles, where he also received his
Master of Hebrew Letters degree. He is presently Rabbi for the Jewish Community of Ojai, California and the Community Rabbi for the
Jewish Federation of Ventura County. In addition to his studies,
Mike has published a book for the Paulist Press entitled "A Christian's Guide to Judaism."
206 Youth Track: Relationships: The Heartbeat of Youth Ministry
Youth Team
Just like a person’s heartbeat is essential for the person to live, community is essential in Youth Ministry. And all community is built
from relationships! As a peer leader, there are things you can do to
help form relationships that strengthen your Youth Ministry community. And who knows, it might just help in your other relationships, too!
See Bio—Workshop # 116
207 "Seasons of Life: Growing in Age and Wisdom."
Kay Murdy
St. Luke tells us that the child Jesus grew in age, wisdom and grace.
This is our challenge through all the seasons of our lives. When we
are young we think we know everything. As we mature we wonder if
we know anything. As we grow older, we realize that that it's what we
learn after we think we know it all that counts!
Kay has a Master's Degree in Religious Studies from Mount St.
Mary's College, and is a Master Catechist for the LA Archdiocese.
Kay is the founder and member of the teaching team of the Catholic
Bible Institute co-sponsored by the Archdiocese Office of Religious
Education and Loyola Marymount University. Kay has written five
books on scripture and spirituality for Liturgy Training Publications,
and one for Ligouri Publications. Her novel, Song of the Dove, a
story of Mary of Nazareth, was published by ACTA, 2014.
E N G L I S H 208 “Pray, Speak Up and Act to Fight Human Trafficking."
Susan Patterson
What the talk will cover: Human Trafficking is the fastest growing
illegal enterprise in the U.S. victimizing over 100,000 kids every year.
The talk will cover what parents need to know to protect their own
children from becoming Trafficking victims and provide many ideas
for what individuals and faith communities can do that will make a
big difference in the fight against Human Trafficking. Participants
will come away from the talk clear about what Trafficking "looks
like" in the communities where they live and what they can personally
do about it.
Susan Patterson is the author of the book “How You Can Fight Human Trafficking, Over 50 Ways to Join the Fight.” She speaks to
thousands of people every year in the faith community empowering
individuals and groups to fight what has become the fastest growing
illegal enterprise in the U.S. Her book outlines what anyone, no matter what their age or station in life can do to fight Human Trafficking
right where they live with what they have. The book has been
acknowledged by Human Trafficking task forces to be one of the best
resources out there, because it is practical.
209 Chaplaincy: What I Learn From the Hospital Teaches me how
to Preach and Teach with God's Mercy, Truth and Compassion. We
are all Story Catcher's.
Fr. Christopher Ponnet
Teachers, parents, friends and priests, we are all given the gift of listening to stories in the classroom, confessional or over a cup of tea.
What I have learned from the bedside informs my ministry and service as a preacher, confessor, educator and family member and friend.
Walking with someone affected by AIDS or cancer, an inmate or a
intern, gay person or blended married person--all invite me to be the
presence and voice of God's Mercy, Truth and Compassion. Come
with your experience and I will share mine, as we see common values
and styles of living and teaching God's Mercy.
Ordained for Los Angeles Archdiocese 1983, Fr. Ponnet is Pastor
and chaplain at St. Camilus Center for Spiritual Care. He also serves
as Director of Office of Catholic HIV/AIDS Ministry, Board of
Death Penalty Focus, Pax Christi Southern California, Angel Interfaith Network, Catholic Ministry with Gay and Lesbian Persons and
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace.
210 Peace in the Storm: Growing in Faith and Love While Living
with Illness and Pain
Maureen Pratt
Illness and pain can be terrible, isolating burdens or they can serve as
opportunities for us to grow deeply in faith and love. But how do we
find the energy, time, and desire to do this when we hurt so very
deeply? In this workshop, we will explore how laughter, imagination,
sacred music, and art can help us nurture a weary soul, refresh a tired
spirit, and help us forge a positive purpose from any health challenge. (Note: This workshop is designed for caregivers and people
with chronic pain and illness).
Maureen Pratt is an author, syndicated columnist with Catholic
News Service, and a frequent contributor to Saint Anthony Messenger Magazine, Relevant Radio (Catholic radio), and Beliefnet.com.
She writes and speaks about prayer, spirituality, and living with faith
while facing health challenges and other crises. She is the author of
"Peace in the Storm: Meditations on Chronic Pain & Illness" and
"Beyond Pain: Job, Jesus, and Joy." Her newest book is "Don't Panic!: How to Keep Going When the Going Gets Tough" (Franciscan
Media, Spring 2016)
SESSION II 12:45—2:15 pm.
ENGLISH
211 "Bless me Father, for I am a Catechist"
Kathy Ritza
If this is your prayer, then this is a workshop for you! Together we'll
pray, sing, get new craft ideas and explore ways to engage the children
in our care.
Kathy Ritza is currently the Director of Faith Formation at St. Denis
Church in Diamond Bar, CA. She has over 25 years of experience in
catechesis as a parent, grandparent, catechist, DRE, retreat director
and Master Catechist for the Archdiocese of LA. She is currently a
consultant for RCL Benziger.
212 “The Parish – Home of Evangelization”
Bishop Gerald Wilkerson
“The parish is where the Church lives. Parishes are communities of
faith, of action, and of hope. They are where the gospel is proclaimed and celebrated, where believers are formed and sent to renew
the earth. Parishes are the home of the Christian community; they
are the heart of our Church.”
Bishop Gerald Wilkerson was ordained a priest in 1965 and has a
B.A. from St. John’s Seminary College, Camarillo and a M.A. in Sacred Theology from Catholic University of America, Washington,
D.C. He was pastor of Our Lady of Grace, Encino and was ordained
Auxiliary Bishop of L. A. and appointed Bishop for the San Fernando Region on January 21, 1998. Although Bishop Wilkerson is enjoying his retirement as of 2015 he still is active in his parish of Our
Lady of Lourdes and in the San Fernando Region.
213 The Whale, The Ark and The Lion's Den
Michelle Youssef
The stories we are told as children live within us, inform our moral
and faith compass and as we grow older, they come to hold deeper
meaning in our lives. Identifying with the life and struggles of a character in a literary story, a biblical figure, or a saint instills a sense of
belonging and community in the faith life of a child which brings
their own personal faith to life. This workshop will show you how to
bring your classroom alive with the power of scripture, the lives of
the saints, and storytelling.
Michelle Youssef is currently the Director of Faith Formation for
the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. She was the Consultant for
Elementary Catechesis at the Office of Religious Education in the
Los Angeles Archdiocese for four years. She has a Bachelors degree
in Theology from the University of Notre Dame and a Masters in
Theology from Loyola Marymount University. She has six years of
experience in high school ministry as a theology teacher and as the
Director of Campus Ministry and Community Service at Marymount High School in Los Angeles.
Excellence in Catechetical Service Award (ECSA)
This year we are happy to announce that we will be honoring
4 volunteer catechist from the San Fernando Region to receive
the ESCA award for excellence in catechetical service! This
award will pay homage to those catechists who have given
their utmost in ministry. They will be nominated by their PCL
(DRE, CRE, CYM) and chosen by our ESCA committee. The
honoree will be presented with a special award at the end of
our Congress Liturgy with family, friends and community
gathered to bless them .
SESSION III 2:30—4:00 pm. 300 Techniques to Reduce Incidents of Bullying in the Classroom
and Home.
Paul Brogan
Using the “Prayer of St. Francis,” this presentation offers practical
tools and techniques to help teachers deal with bulling and disruptive
behavior in the classroom. We look at bullying in both educational
and family settings, from cognitive, neuropsychological, developmental and clinical viewpoints. Participants will learn how to become
“instruments of peace” by using interventions to effectively reduce
the episodes of bullying.
Paul Brogan, MFT is a Catholic Marriage and Family Therapist in
Encino. He also teaches in the Psychology Department at Mount St.
Mary’s College in Los Angeles. He teaches classes on Loss and Grief,
Trauma, Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Bullying and Truancy, and
Spousal Abuse. Originally from Ireland, he has completed graduate
studies in theology and psychology and he regularly presents at local
schools and parishes.
301 Attention Women! What Seeds Are We Planting?
Sr. Kathleen Bryant
Whether we are catechists, mothers, grandmothers, aunties or sisters
we all impact each other by our deepest held beliefs. Explore some
seeds of authentic spiritual development in women’s lives that you
would want to sow in those whom you serve and love.
Sr. Kathleen is a Religious Sister of Charity, a workshop presenter
and retreat facilitator. Sr. Kathleen has a Masters Degree in Spirituality from USF and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from the Graduate
Theological Foundation.
302 Faith + Enthusiasm + Teaching Tips = Successful Classes
John Collins
A catechist is someone who can ignite a “spark” of faith in others, not
so much by the content he or she teaches, but by the example and
witness he or she is in the classroom. Catechists have a teacher manual for the content, but they’re always looking for more ideas and activities for an engaging and successful lesson. This session will help
catechists respond to the call to teach and be a witness in the classroom. John will provide a wealth of practical and creative ideas,
strategies, and management tips for the faith formation classroom.
You will leave with a feeling of, “I really CAN do this!” You CAN
have a successful class!
John is a retired elementary school principal, former Director of Curriculum and Professional Development and elementary school teacher.
He is also a former DRE and catechist. John has worked with Sadlier in the northeast for many years, and is now a full-time National
Religion Consultant with Sadlier. He is a keynote speaker and workshop presenter. John has experience both as a professional educator
and a catechetical leader.
303 The 7 Keys To Understanding Scripture.
Timothy Crehan
A biblical professor once said to me, "It is good to read the Bible in
the 21st century, in Los Angeles, in English. Just don't read the
Bible as if it were written in the 21st century, in Los Angeles, in English." How then do we understand sacred writings that were composed in a time, place and language so different from our own?
Bring your Bible and join Timothy Crehan as he presents seven key
concepts that will improve your understanding of both the Old and
New Testaments.
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2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Timothy Crehan has a master's degree in theology and, before he
began his teaching career, worked in documentary television production for shows that have aired on various cable networks, including
the History Channel. He currently serves as an official reader for the
HUMANITAS Prize, honoring film and television writers who both
entertain and inspire. Mostly recently, Timothy spoke at San Diego
State University's Annual Writers' Conference on the importance of
theological research in religious character development. He now
teaches full-time in the Theology department at Immaculate Heart
High School in Los Angeles.
304 Enriching the Spirituality of the Catechist
Lillian Cruces
In this workshop, catechists will have the opportunity to nurture
their vocation as catechist and discover the essentials for their spiritual journey through prayer, art and music.
Lillian Cruces has been involved in Religious Education since 1977.
She is a long time Catechist and has taught 5th grade and coordinated Religious activities in the Los Angeles area catholic schools. She
is currently the Coordinator of Elementary Catechesis at St. Mary's
Church in Whittier.
305 Keys to Transformation : The Four Essentials
Katie Dawson
"People don't change" - except - sometimes they do. We are in the
business of life giving change - conversion. What are the four essentials for fostering life giving transformation?
I've lived my life in the Church! Youth ministry, baptism preparation,
marriage retreat leader, moms ministry, mother, volunteer and kitchen
cleaner! I am a Master Catechist, rec'd my MA/Theology from University of Notre Dame. Was Director of Evangelization and Formation for St. John Eudes Church for 7 years, and I am currently the
Director of Parish Faith Formation in the Diocese of Orange.
306 Presentation Zen: Simplicity In Design And Delivery
Dione Grillo
Borrowing from presentation gurus Garr Reynolds and Nancy Duarte, this fast-pasted, information packed presentation will offer techniques and ideas geared towards simple, elegant yet meaningful
presentations for large and small groups. Bring a presentation (or
two) to work on throughout the session.
Dione Grillo is the Coordinator of Advanced Catechetical Ministries
and Basic Catechist Formation for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Formerly she served as Elementary Consultant for the Archdiocese of
LA and Director of Children's Ministry at St. John Eudes Church in
Chatsworth, CA. While her educational background prepared her to
attend law school, she opted instead to answer the call to service. She
has served on the Early Childhood Board for 14 years and has presented workshops at the L.A. Religious Education Congress, Regional Congresses, Universities, and parishes.
307 "Illuminating Church Teaching on Homosexuality on the Year
of Mercy"
Frank McKown
Since the beginning of his papacy, Pope Francis has reached out to
people on the margins of our Church, including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Catholics. In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, with its
theme of “revolution of tenderness,” we will explore where Church
Teachings meet reality for LGBT Catholics, especially for those in
long term relationships who have children. Can the journeys of Gay
and Lesbian people help broaden the Catholic concept of human
sexuality and what it means to be a family?
Bio—Continued
E N G L I S H
Frank is Co-Chair of the L.A. Archdiocese's Catholic Ministry with
Lesbian and Gay Persons (CMLGP), founded in 1986 by Cardinal
Mahoney. The Ministry is the oldest such organization in the nation
and provides a safe and welcoming environment for lesbians and gay
persons through liturgy, outreach, education, and fellowship. Frank
has planned and led liturgies and retreats on a variety of topics and
has spoken at Regional Congresses since 2010. He received degrees
from UCLA and Pepperdine and works in the Aerospace industry.
308 Religion in Popular Culture
Michael McNaught
If you look to popular culture for answers to the great questions, you
may be surprised at what you find! For many, works of art, music,
cinema, and other media are a source of spiritual fulfillment outside
of the parish. How should we understand this phenomenon? What
does this mean for us in pastoral ministry and education? Join us for
a discussion on popular culture, its reflection of and influence on
religion, and the challenges and opportunities it presents for those in
pastoral work.
Michael McNaught is assistant director of the Center for Religion
and Spirituality at Loyola Marymount University. He currently
chairs the film showcase at the annual Los Angeles Religious Education Congress.
309 Don't Panic!: How to Keep Going When the Going Gets Tough
Maureen Pratt
Natural disasters, violence in our communities, and personal trauma,
such as death of a loved one are only a few of the crises we face today.
These serious challenges might make us feel like panicking, but our
faith gives us strong tools to use so that we are strong, resilient, and
spiritually fit for any challenge that might occur. Based on the new
book, Don't Panic!: How to Keep Going When the Going Gets
Tough (Franciscan Media, 2016), this workshop will explore the
physical, emotional and spiritual resources we have around us and
within us. It will offer practical and prayerful ways to approach any
crisis. And it will provide examples from lives of the Saints, historic
figures and everyday, contemporary people, to inspire and encourage
each of us that, no matter what the crisis, we don't have to panic!
See Bio –Workshop 210
310 "Let the Children Come to Me" - Basic Steps for Starting a
Special Needs Religious Education Program
Kathy Ritza /Sam Kauffman
This workshop includes the basic steps for starting a special needs
program. It includes resources, drama, music and art options to integrate the different learning styles of children with special needs, especialy autism.
See Katy Ritza Bio—Workshop 211
Sam Kaufman is an internationally known Christian singer, retreat
leader, writer, workshop presenter, songwriter, dramatist and recording artist, a roster artist with NEAG, former Catholic school teacher.
Sam is a wife and mother now living in San Francisco with her husband.
311 Holy Week and the Elect
Fr. Richard Vega
The events of Holy Week are central to us being formed and transformed into the People of God. These days, especially those of the
Triduum, will have an impact on our Elect as they join us for these
special celebrations. This will be an opportunity for us to look at
each day of the week and see how the ritual impacts those waiting to
become members of the household of God.
Bio—Continued
SESSION III 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. ENGLISH
SESIÓN I 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. ESPAÑOL
Father Vega currently serves as pastor of St. Frances of Rome in Azusa and is chair of the Liturgical Commission for the archdiocese. He
has been a presenter for the Archdioceses of Los Angeles and Chicago
in Liturgy and Catechesis. Fr. Vega in addition to his service at the
archdiocesan and parish level has also served the Church at the national level with service to North American FORUM on the Catechumenate and the National Federation of Priests' Councils.
120 Como Crear un Espacio de Alegría y Cercanía Dios para las
Personas con Capacidades Especiales
Jennifer Ayon
Como catequista usted transmite la experiencia de la fe, este taller le
ensenara a usted como desde las teorías del aprendizaje, les vamos a
transmitir el mensaje de la manera mas plena y completa. De este
modo les otorgamos un espacio de alegría y cercanía con el Señor a
los niños, jóvenes y adultos con capacidades especiales.
312 Youth Track: Ministry is NOT an Individual Sport
Youth Team
There are things in life that you need to do by yourself, but ministry
is NOT one of them. When Jesus sent the disciples out on mission,
he sent them two by two. Many gifts are needed in ministry, and no
one person has all of them! This workshop will give you a chance to
try out some skills that will allow everyone to use their gifts and make
your Youth Ministry team more effective.
Jennifer ha servido como Catequista de Educación Religiosa por 15
años primero con niños y después como instructora de Confirmación.
Jennifer recibió una Maestría de Ciencias en Consejería y un Bachillerato de Ciencias en Servicios de Rehabilitación; su énfasis es en ayudar a personas con discapacidades a lograr sus metas personales, sociales y vocacionales. Actualmente ella es una Maestra Catequista para la
Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles, trabaja sirviendo su comunidad y es
una educadora bilingue en el campo de la Justicia Social Católica.
See—Bio Workshop # 116
313 “Planting the Seed of Faith with Creative Activities”
Douglas E. Zúñiga
In order to become good catechists in our Church today (i.e., Los
Angeles) we have to cultivate more than just good intentions and lots
of enthusiasm. A good catechist is committed to further her/his
skills and abilities on the use of many and different teaching resources
that will enable them to effectively pass on the message of faith in
new and attractive ways to the children they minister with. In the
course of this workshop we will learn about different classroom
methodologies and how to apply and use them in our catechetical
sessions. Please come prepared with SCISSORS, GLUE and MARKERS (or CRAYONS) for this very hands-on workshop.
Douglas was born in Nicaragua and he has lived in the USA since
1989. He graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles as a graphic designer. In 2016 he
graduated from St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo with a MA degree in
Pastoral Ministry. Douglas is a Master Catechist for the archdiocese
of Los Angeles and has many years of experience in the formation of
catechists in both English & Spanish. At present time, he collaborates
with the Elementary Division in the areas of catechist formation and
liturgical workshops in both English & Spanish. He was Coordinator
of Religious Education at Holy Rosary Parish in Sun Valley, where
he is also a member of a small Christian faith community and is currently a choir director. Previous experience includes catechesis with
children and adults, parent/children sacramental prep retreats, as well
as catechist formation in both basic and advanced levels in the archdiocese. Douglas works in desktop publishing for a local medical device company.
Premio de Excelencia en el Servicio Catequético
(PESCA)
Esta año estamos complacidos en anunciar que estaremos honrando 4 Catequistas voluntarios de la Región de San Fernando
para recibir el PESCA, ¡Premio por Excelencia en el Servicio
Catequético! Este premio es un homenaje a aquellos catequistas que han dado lo mejor de lo mejor en su ministerio. Ellos/as
serán nominados/as por Lideres Catequéticos, DER, Coordinadores de ER y Coordinadores de Jóvenes y escogidos por nuestro Comité de PESCA. El escogido recibirá un premio especial
al final de la Liturgia, con la familia, los amigos y la comunidad reunidos para bendecirlos.
121 Obras de Misericordia Corporales
Heriberto Cayetano
El Papa Francisco en su Carta Apostólica, Misericordiae Vultus,
relacionada con el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia dice: “Abramos
nuestros ojos para mirar las miserias del mundo, las heridas de tantos
hermanos y hermanas privados de la dignidad, escuchemos su grito de
auxilio… Que su grito se vuelva el nuestro y juntos podamos romper
las barrera de la indiferencia que suele reinar campante para esconder
la hipócrita y el egoísmo” (MV-15). El Papa Francisco desea que
reflexiones sobre las obras de Misericordia, en este taller lo haremos
sólo con las Obra de Misericordia corporales. .
Heriberto tiene años trabajando en la Pastoral Hispana en la Arquidiócesis de LA. Predica la Palabra de Dios en retiros, y en Talleres en
los Congresos. Actualmente es Director del Ministerio Hispano de la
parroquia del Sagrado Corazón de Lancaster, CA. Cuenta con un
Certificado en Estudios Pastorales por Loyola Marymount University, Licenciado en Ministerio Cristiano y dos Maestrías, una en Artes
Pastorales Teológicas y otra en Divinidad, ambas por Azusa Pacific
University (APU). Además es miembro del Consejo Teológico Hispano de dicha institución.
122 Mujeres Que Marcaron la Historia de la Iglesia y la Humanidad
Alberto Embry
Breve recorrido histórico con algunas mujeres que han dejado importantes huellas en la historia por su compromiso radical con sus ideales.
Alberto Embry es teólogo, con estudios de perfeccionamiento en áreas
como sectas, pastoral y estudios sistemáticos bíblicos. Actualmente es
Consultante de la Oficina de Educación Religiosa en la Arquidiócesis
de Los Ángeles, donde dirige la Pastoral Juvenil Arquidiócesana.
123 Sanando Nuestros Recuerdos
Socorro Lagarda-Quiroz
Nuestra memoria es una herramienta que siempre nos ayuda en las
diferentes funciones de nuestro diario vivir. Pero también nos ata a
recuerdos que bloquean nuestro crecimiento espiritual, debido a que
aun no han sanado en nuestro interior. En este taller presentaremos
maneras de compartir nuestros recuerdos con Cristo Nuestro Sanador. Te ayudara a través de momentos de oración personal reviviendo
tus recuerdos con El, de manera que puedas reconsiderar tu vida de
una manera más cristianamente madura. No temas a tus malos recuerdos, ¡solo Cristo te sanará! ¡Atrévete a pedírselo y lo Recibirás!
Socorro es Directora del Ministerio Hispano de la Diócesis de Monterey, CA. Socorro ha contribuido como Asistente Pastoral en la
Parroquia de San Marcelino en City of Commerce, como maestra en
el Nivel Intermedio del Instituto de Pastoral y Evangelización de la
Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles y también ha sido Coordinadora General del Nivel Básico de dicho instituto.
SESIÓN
I
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
124 El Cuidado Pastoral de la Familia
Flor de Maria Luna
El taller presentará la visión pastoral del cuidado de las familias en
nuestras comunidades. Tocando los puntos principales de la enseñanza de la Iglesia desde el Concilio Vaticano II hasta el Papa Francisco.
La unidad en la enseñanza pastoral para nuestras familias es una realidad amorosa y constante en la enseñanza del Papa Juan Pablo II, del
Papa Benedicto XVI y del Papa Francisco. La realidad de las familias
es diversa pero la enseñanza de la Iglesia es la misma de Jesus a seguir
construyendo el Reino de Dios para traer salvación al mundo.
Flor de María es Directora de Educación Religiosa en la Iglesia Santa
Maria en Palmdale, CA. Estudios: Profesorado en Teología de la
Universidad Francisco Marroquin-Guatemala, Certificado de Ministerio Hispano del Colegio Mount Saint Mary’s in LA. Es Maestra de
Catequistas en la Arquidiócesis de LA. Ha presentado por muchos
años talleres en los Congresos Regionales de la Arquidiócesis de LA.
125 AMORIS LAETITIA, Una Introducción a la Exhortación Post
Synodal
Dr. José Antonio Medina
En este taller revisaremos el esquema general de la Exhortación y analizaremos las diferentes oportunidades que tenemos de implementarla
en nuestros ministerios
José Antonio obtuvo su doctorado en Teología por la Universidad
Pontificia de Salamanca en España. Es profesor en Institutos de formación superior de CA y NV Ha escrito varios libros entre los que
destacan "Diálogos Semanales con Jesús" "Temas calientes para jóvenes cristianos" "Vivir el presente, imaginar el futuro", "Con el corazón lleno de alegría". Actualmente es consultor para la Conferencia de
Obispos de California y Director de la Oficina de la Formación Continua de los Sacerdotes de la Diócesis de San Bernardino.
126 Año de la Misericordia. En Verdad la Misericordia de Dios es
Infinita
Monica Montero-Aceves
En este taller aprenderás que es un Jubileo, que significa Misericordia” porque el llamado que el Papa Francisco ha hecho de celebrar un
Jubileo “extraordinario” declarando el presente año como un “Año
Santo”. Ven, entérate para salir con alegría a anunciar y a vivir El
Jubileo de La Misericordia.
Abogada egresada de la Universidad de Guadalajara, México. Estudios
Religiosos recibidos en la Universidad Católica de Mt. St. Mary en
Los Angeles, CA. Certificada en Ministerio Hispano en dicha Universidad. Certificada en Liturgia por la Arquidiócesis de L.A. Experiencia
en Pastoral Matrimonial y Nulidad Matrimonial desde 1998.
127 Cuando Era Niño, Actuaba Como Niño; Ahora que Soy Hombre, Actúo Como Hombre.
Giovanni Perez
Las culturas ancestrales reconocían que el niño varón debía atravesar
“el umbral” hacia una masculinidad sana y generativa; por eso empleaban RITOS DE INICIACION para los hombres. Esos ritos se consideraban sumamente importantes, tanto para el crecimiento sano del
futuro hombre, como para la misma supervivencia de toda la comunidad. En este taller vamos a explorar como la espiritualidad masculina
está recuperando esos ritos de pasaje para ofrecerle al hombre de hoy
un camino de transformación hacia una mayor autenticidad en su ser
masculino.
Giovanni es Consultor de Catequesis Elemental para la Arquidiócesis
de LA. Tiene una Maestría en Artes en Estudios Religiosos, un BA en
Psicología y también es Maestro de Catequistas. Fue DER por más de
20 años en dos parroquias de LA. Su ministerio incluye trabajar con
jóvenes, los encarcelados, Evangelización y Catequesis. Giovanni y se
esposa han criado una familia de cuatro jóvenes adultos.
E S P A Ñ O L
128 Oración + Organización = Tu Ministerio
Hector Quiroz
En todo ministerio en el que servimos a Dios y a nuestros hermanos,
siempre existirá esta fórmula, oración + organización = Catequista.
La cual nos dice que tenemos que ser organizados y apoyarnos siempre en la oración. Ven y conoce metodologías, ideas prácticas de cómo preparar y planificar tus sesiones de catequesis y decir no más a la
cultura de improvisación, al como salga o al ahí se va.
Presentador de Retiros y clases, formador de Catequistas y Maestro
del Instituto de Ministerio Pastoral Laico en la Diócesis de Monterey,
del Instituto de Pastoral y Evangelización de la Arquidiócesis de LÁ,
comisionado como Asociado Pastoral. Presentador para la Oficina del
Culto Divino en la Diócesis de San Bernardino. Graduado del IPE y
Maestrías en Estudios Religiosos de Mount Saint Mary's University
y en Ministerio Pastoral en St. John's Seminary en Camarillo.
129 Rito De Despedida Y Catequesis De Despedida
Mirian (Connie) Ruiz
En este taller desarrollaremos una catequesis de despedida completa y
daremos los puntos principales que hay que tener en cuenta en esta
catequesis. El rito de despedida y la catequesis de despedida son dos
elementos muy importantes en el rito de la iniciación Cristiana para
adultos.
Miriam es Salvadoreña. Estudió e hizo pastoral en El Salvador desde
1982 a 1992. Trabaja pastoralmente en la Arquidiócesis de LÁ desde
1998. Es coordinadora del RICA en María Inmaculada, Pacoima. Es
formadora de catequistas certificada por la arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles y directora de Liturgia. Es conferencista en los Congresos Regionales y en los días de formación litúrgicas de la Arquidiócesis.
130 Viviendo una Vida de Misericordia Cada Día
Fr. Norman Supancheck
Voy a mostrar varias maneras de vivir una vida misericordiosa
según las enseñanzas del P Francisco y la Santa Biblia usando
los siete obras de misericordia corporal y espiritual
Nacido en Long Beach en 1942 el primero de siete hijos. Estudió en
Queen of Angels High School Seminary ahora conocido como Bp.
Alemany H.S., St. John's College en Camarillo. St. John's Theology
en Camarillo, ordenado en 1968. AATH en Franciscan Theological
Union. Ha servido en muchas parroquias en la Arquidiocesis y en
ELAC and CSULA. Ahora en Bp. Alemany High School. Autor de
"When Love Calls, A Memoir of Great Devotion".
131 El Encuentro Con Jesús – Formador
Carlos Valles
Imitar a Jesús no es una hazaña conseguida por los Santos o los grandes hombres, sino que es una gracia que inicia de y desde la Misericordia de Dios, el hombre por sí mismo no puede corresponder a la
gracia de imitar a Jesucristo, nuestro Señor. Esto se realiza sólo bajo
la iniciativa de Cristo. “Vosotros no me habéis elegido a Mí, Yo soy
quien los ha elegido a vosotros”. ( Jn 15,16 ). El imitador, el discípulo, el seguidor de Cristo inicia su camino cuando ha “entrado” al
acontecimiento de Cristo, es decir, en su encuentro Cara a cara, Persona a persona, Espíritu a espíritu con Dios.
Carlos es Licenciado en Derecho y Administración de Empresas. UIA
México. Posgrado Ciencias Políticas y Diplomacia, Universidad de la
Sorbona, Paris. Posgrado London School of Economics. Evangelizador de tiempo completo ( 15 años ) Instituto de Formación para
Laicos, México. Escuela de Pastoral, 14 años: estudios de Teología,
Dogma, Moral, Eclesiología, Cristología, Mariología, Biblia, Historia
de la Salvación, Doctrina Social Cristiana. Ha participado por 5 años
en el Congresos de San Fernando, de la Arquidiócesis de LA. y desde
hace 5 años Maestro del Instituto de Pastoral y Evangelización de la
oficina de ER, Idiomas: español, inglés, francés, italiano, alemán.
SESIÓN I 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
ESPAÑOL
132 El Desarrollo de la Fe de Acuerdo a la Teoría de James Fowler.
Ernesto Vega
En este taller veremos en resumen las teorías del desarrollo humano
en relación al desarrollo de la fe de acuerdo a la teoría de James Fowler. Esta perspectiva nos iluminara a entender porque hay diferentes
niveles de desarrollo de la fe, y por ende, porque hay conflictos en las
parroquias, en los grupos, entre los cristianos, y al entender cómo
podemos ser mas tolerantes, pacientes y compasivos con los demás.
Ernesto Vega es el Coordinador del Ministerio de Formación de Fe
para Adultos de Habla Hispana de la Arquidiócesis de LA. Obtuvo
una licenciatura en filosofía y literatura española del St John’s Seminary College escribiendo su tesina sobre la Lectura simbólica de la
imagen de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Estudio pedagogía en CSULA y
también obtuvo dos maestrías de Loyola Marymount University, una
en psicoterapia familiar y de parejas, y la otra en teología pastoral.
133 La Familia Santuario de La Vida
Beatriz Yepes
La familia es el lugar donde se engendra y se cuida la vida. En la
sociedad actual la vida don de Dios es despreciada y aniquilada. desde
el principio Dios pensó en la familia como escuela del aprendizaje del
amor y la solidaridad. en este taller cuestionaremos nuestro compromiso cristiano frente a los peligros que quieren destruir el
santuario de la familia en nuestra sociedad, tomando algunas
reflexiones del Papa Francisco.
-Licenciada en Sagrada Escritura, -Masters Degree en Teología Bíblica. Compartiendo con alegría el conocimiento de la palabra de Dios
según las propuestas presentadas desde Vaticano II en (DV).
134 "Plantemos Semillas de Fe Usando Actividades Creativas"
Douglas E. Zúñiga
Ser Catequistas en nuestro mundo de hoy (léase “en Los Angeles”)
requiere mucho más que buena voluntad y mucho entusiasmo. Hoy
por hoy es necesario que las personas catequistas se formen para utilizar una gran variedad de recursos didácticos que les permitan transmitir con eficacia el mensaje de la fe de una manera novedosa y atractiva para los niños y niñas que le son encomendados. En este taller
vamos a aprender a crear y usar diferentes recursos didácticos que
podamos poner en práctica en nuestras sesiones de catequesis. Así
que vente preparado con TIJERAS, PEGAMENTO y MARCADORES (o CRAYONES) porque vamos a crear mucho material que
puedes llevarte a casa para ser utilizado en tu parroquia.
Nicaragüense, en los EE.UU. desde 1989. Graduado del colegio
FIDM como diseñador gráfico y actualmente está terminando su
Maestría en Ministerio Pastoral en el Seminario San Juan en Camarillo. Douglas es Maestro Catequista de la Arquidiócesis de LA Fue
Coordinador de Educación Religiosa de la parroquia Nuestra Señora
del Santo Rosario en Sun Valley,. Tiene experiencia como catequista
de niños y adultos, retiros de preparación sacramental para padres e
hijos, así como formación para catequistas a nivel básico y avanzado
en la arquidiócesis. Douglas trabaja como diseñador de publicaciones
para una compañía de equipo médico local.
SESIÓN II 12:45 - 2:15 p.m.
220 Señor De La Misericordia
P. Mariano de Blas
Siempre tenemos necesidad de contemplar el misterio de la misericordia. Es fuente de alegría, de serenidad y de paz. Es condición para
nuestra salvación. Misericordia: es la palabra que revela el misterio de
la Santísima Trinidad.
El P. Mariano De Blas L.C. es un sacerdote Legionario de Cristo,
nacido en Ávila, España. Termina Humanidades Clásicas en Salamanca, España y estudia Filosofía y Teología en la Universidad Pontificia
Gregoriana de Roma, donde obtiene el grado de Licenciatura en Filosofía. Ha desarrollado una intensa actividad de formación de jóvenes
y matrimonios como Director del CEYCA y del Instituto Cumbres,
en la ciudad de México. En Monterrey y Guadalajara, México ha
conducido grupos juveniles y fungió como consejero matrimonial.
Actualmente radica en Los Ángeles, California, colaborando en la
estación Guadalupe Radio y en televisión, con el programa "La Alegría de Vivir". Es un experto en los medios de comunicación social.
Ha escrito diez libros. Se destaca por su capacidad de motivación para
vivir la vida con amor, alegría y esperanza.
SUS TEMAS FAVORITOS: La Receta Para la Familia Feliz. La Vida
es una Aventura Apasionante. La Magia del Entusiasmo. Es Posible
Durar en el Amor. Ama y Haz lo que Quieras. La Alegría de Vivir en
Familia. Familia Sé Tú Misma.
221 Estrés, ¿Yo?
Luis Diaz
En este taller hablaremos de lo que es el estrés, tipos de estrés y causas
de estrés a lo que denominaremos como estresores. Reflexionaremos
acerca de algunos de los estresores que más nos afectan como seres
humanos. Pero lo más importante es que ofreceremos técnicas para
mantener alejado al estrés. Todo esto y mucho más en este hermoso
taller.
Luis es creador del programa social “Emoción Activa” el cual ofrece
una serie de talleres informativos acerca de problemas sociales como
la violencia en las pandillas, la drogadicción y la violencia doméstica
entre otros. Nacido en Puerto Rico posee un bachillerato en Comunicación de la Universidad de Puerto Rico en Arecibo. Fue coordinador del grupo de jóvenes Génesis en Puerto Rico.. Fue redactor y
reportero interno de Univisión Radio en Puerto Rico. Es conferencista de la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles.
222 El Mensaje de la Doctrina Social
Maricela Carranza
Para muchos la catequesis de la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia Católica
es algo desconocido. Es por eso que como catequistas es nuestro
deber aprender de él, para concientizar a nuestros estudiantes de
cómo llevar a la práctica sus enseñanzas. Instruyámonos para instruir.
Casada por 27 años, 4 de viuda y madre de 6. Certificada por el
Instituto Bíblico Arquidiocesano de LA: 3 años de estudio en el Instituto de Pastoral y Evangelización y 2 años en Master de Catequesis.
Coordinó centros bíblicos para la Arquidiócesis de LA.
223 El Sentido de la Muerte de Jesús
Diacono Jesús Lopez
Toda la vida de Jesús fue un darse, un ser-para-los-demás; Fue un
intento y una realización en su existencia de la superación de todos
los conflictos. En nombre del Reino de Dios, Jesús vivió su ser para
los demás hasta el final.
Ordenado en 2010 en la Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles.
Asignado a la Parroquia de María Inmaculada, Certificado como
Director de Liturgia, Ministerio de Duelo y con amplio conocimiento en el área pastoral, así como en Justicia de Restauración. Ha dado
conferencias en el Ministerio de Jóvenes, Ministerio de Duelo, a
Jóvenes en la cárcel y en otros Ministerios.
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224 Respondiendo al Clamor del Pobre a Través del Ministerio de
Catequesis
Sergio Lopez
Las Escrituras y la enseñanza de la Iglesia nos dice que el Señor escucha el clamor del pobre (Salmo 34). Por más de 40 años, miles de
parroquias en EUA han escuchado y respondido al clamor del pobre
por medio de Catholic Relief Services y la campaña de CRS Plato de
Arroz. En este taller, dialogaremos sobre como los catequistas, de
varios niveles de edad, pueden ayudar a crear comunidades que construyen el Reino de Dios a través del amor a Dios y al prójimo. Se les
dará herramientas para ayudar a sus comunidades a oír y responder el
clamor del pobre por medio del ministerio de catequesis.
Sergio Lopez fue ministro de pastoral juvenil en la Arquidiócesis de
LÁ por más de siete años. Desde el principio de su ministerio, Sergio
se dedicó a inspirar a católicos a servir a Cristo presente en el que
sufre. En 2014, Sergio ingreso a Catholic Relief Services que es oficialmente la agencia de asistencia internacional humanitaria de la
comunidad Católica en EUA. Su trabajo con CRS lo ha llevado a El
Salvador y Guatemala. Tiene una Maestría en Estudios Religiosos de
Mount St. Mary’s University en LÁ y está en proceso de obtener una
Maestría en Liderazgo Organizacional de la Universidad Gonzaga.
225 El Jubileo de la Misericordia, es una Oportunidad de Renovar
Nuestros Ministerios
Dr. José Antonio Medina
La intención del Papa Francisco al invitar a toda la Iglesia al Jubileo
de la Misericordia es que todas las personas y comunidades nos renovemos en la certeza de que Dios es Misericordia y que esa misericordia la tenemos que recibir y extender en la familia, en los ministerios
y en la sociedad. En este taller compartiremos como se ha celebrado y
que podemos hacer para concluirlo con entusiasmo y alegría.
Ver Bio—Taller # 125
226 La Figura de Jesús de Nazaret en los Evangelios
Cesar Padilla
Los evangelios fueron puestos por escrito después de muchos años de
la muerte de Jesús. Vamos, en este taller, a recorrer juntos el mensaje
de Jesús de acuerdo a los diferentes evangelistas, ya que, con el deseo
de llevar la buena noticia a todos los pueblos, re-interpretan Su mensaje para aplicarlo a la realidad de las nuevas comunidades cristianas.
¿Cuál es el mensaje de Jesús para nosotros hoy?
Originario de El Salvador. Graduado en Ingeniería Agronómica en la
Universidad Nacional del Nordeste, Argentina. Estudios Avanzados
de Biblia y Catequesis, y Liturgia Avanzada. Actualmente colabora con
la Arquidiócesis de LÁ impartiendo Cursos Básicos de Catequesis.
Además colabora en diversos ministerios en la Parroquia Nuestra
Señora del Valle, Canoga Park.
227 “Bienaventurados los Que Son F.E.O.s Puesto que Ellos Guiaran
al Pueblo de Dios!”
Eddie Perez
¿Está interesado en guiar a la gente hacia Jesucristo? ¿Por qué algunas
personas son más eficaces que otros en esta área? Dios elige a los
F.E.O. s para que guíen a su pueblo. Como siervos del Señor, tenemos que ser Fieles a Dios, siempre Enseñables y Obsequiosos con
nuestro tiempo hacia Dios. No hacerlo significa que estaremos en
peligro de guiar a otros erróneamente. En nuestras parroquias, un
problema grande es el de que muchas veces nos representamos a nosotros mismos en lugar de representar a Jesucristo. Si queremos guiar
al pueblo de Dios, tenemos que recordar a quién estamos representando. ¡Yo debo disminuir para que Él pueda aumentar!
Eddie es el Representante de Ventas en el Sur de California para Our
Sunday Visitor y ha participado activamente en varios aspectos del
ministerio catequético, tanto como catequista de confirmación, líder
de estudios bíblicos y director de retiros. Es conductor del programa
Generación Connexion, el único programa de radio católico en inglés
desarrollado para los jóvenes de preparatoria, transmitido en el sur de
CA. Eddie se ha desempeñado como presidente de los Catholic Communicators of Southern CA. Él fundó y desarrolló The Sower Ministries (de El Sembrador, en inglés) el cual sigue alcanzando miles de
católicos. Además de enseñar para el St. Catherine of Sienna Institute, Eddie es un conferencista de la Arquidiócesis de LÁ, dirige retiros
catequéticos y una variedad de talleres. Él es miembro de la iglesia de
la Epifanía, donde ha servido como ME, lector y ujier. Eddie se graduó de CA State Polytechnic University, Pomona; obtuvo una licenciatura en Comunicaciones con énfasis en Relaciones Públicas.
228 Familia y Catequesis
Hector Quiroz
La familia es en donde nos criamos, formamos y desarrollamos nuestras relaciones más íntimas, como seres humanos, y donde los niños
construyen su identidad, el Papa Francisco en su exhortación sobre el
Amor en la Familia, nos dice que la Biblia considera también a la
familia como la sede de la catequesis de los hijos (16). Te invitamos
a conocer y reconocer la importancia vital que tienes como catequista
de asistir a los padres de familia en su papel único como educadores
de sus hijos.
Ver Bio—Taller # 128
229 "El Ministerio de 4 Hombres" (Mt 2:12:1-12)
Marcos Ramirez
Los que estamos construyendo el Reino de Dios en cualquier ministerio, pero especialmente los que estamos involucrados en la oración.
Tenemos que obtener cuatro virtudes que se mencionan aquí,
1. Compasión, 2. Confianza, 3. Perseverancia y 4. Audacia.
BA degree de la Universidad de Azuza. Formador en Liderazgo de la
Escuela ICCRES de Roma Renovación Carismática. Formador en
Técnicas de Predicación, Director de la Escuela de Formación para
la Renovación Carismática Católica en la Región de San Fernando.
Expositor en Diferentes temas según sean solicitados. Coordinador
Diocesano para la Renovación Carismática Católica.
230 Anima Tu Catequesis Desde La Biblia
Maria Rivera
Nuestras catequesis están fundamentadas en los textos bíblicos, pero
no todos tenemos las herramientas necesarias para hacer que nuestros
discípulos y futuros misioneros transformen esta catequesis en una
experiencia real de Dios.
Nació en Nicaragua y emigró a Estados Unidos en el año 1989. Tiene
una licenciatura en Administración de Empresas de la Universidad
Centroamericana. Estudió dos años de Administración Parroquial y
Recursos Humanos en la Universidad de Loyola Marymount. Trabajó por 13 años como directora de Educación Religiosa, ha enseñado a
niños de primaria, a Catequistas y a Directores de Educación Religiosa. Actualmente coordina el Instituto Bíblico en Español de la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles.
231 Formación Permanente De Catequistas, Ministros Litúrgicos Y
Laicos En General
Carlos A. Ruiz
En este taller motivaremos y animaremos a catequistas, ministros, y
laicos en general a estar en formación permanente. No basta un pequeño curso, hay que formarse continuamente. La Iglesia necesita
laicos bien formados y competentes en todas las áreas de la pastoral
( teología, liturgia, biblia, catequesis, doctrina social, etc...) .
Continúa Bio
SESIÓN II 12:45 - 2:15 p.m. ESPAÑOL
Carlos Estudio Filosofía y Teología en El Salvador. Trabajo pastoralmente en El Salvador desde 1977 hasta 1992. Fue asesor Diocesano de pastoral juvenil vocacional. Trabajo en varias parroquias de
El Salvador en la formación de agentes de pastoral y catequistas. Es
formador de catequistas desde 1998, al presente en Los Angeles. Es
director de liturgia certificado por la arquidiócesis y director del
RICA en Maria Inmaculada, Pacoima. Es conferencista en los congresos regionales de la arquidiócesis de Los Angeles .
232 La Alegría Del Amor. ( Amoris Laetitia ) Exhortación Apostólica de SS Francisco.
Carlos Valles
No es por casualidad que Amoris Laetitia, La alegría del amor, la
Exhortación Apostólica post-sinodal del Amor en la Familia, fuera
firmada el 19 de Marzo, día de la solemnidad San José. En la que se
plasman conjuntamente los resultados de dos Sínodos sobre la familia
convocados por SS Francisco, en 2014 y 2015. Se integran al trabajo
actual, sus propias y numerosas catequesis sobre LA FAMILIA. En
este importante documento se tratan aspectos relevantes de la actitud
y pronunciamientos de la iglesia CATÓLICA en torno a problemas
que aquejan al mundo entero, como uniones del mismo sexo, alternativas de acercamiento para divorciados, apertura y orientaciones pastorales para los jóvenes entre otros aspectos.
See Bio—Taller # 131
233 La Decodificación Espiritual y Psicológica del "Calendario
Azteca" y la Relación con la Imagen de la Virgen de Guadalupe.
Ernesto Vega
En este taller analizaremos los mensajes de espiritualidad y psicología
del famoso "Calendario Azteca" que en realidad debería llamarse
Piedra Solar. Al entender algunos de sus significados espirituales y
psicológicos, entenderemos más el mensaje guadalupano en la imagen
estampada en la tilma de San Juan Diego.
Ver Bio—Taller # 132
234 Mistagogia: ¿Qué es y Qué se Hace en Esta Etapa?
P. Richard Vega
¿Qué es exactamente lo que sucede en esta etapa y cuánto tiempo dura
este proceso de la Mistagogia? Muchos en RICA no estamos muy
seguros del "contenido" de esta etapa del proceso formativo. El taller
será oportunidad para hablar de lo que ocurre en el período de Mistagogia y cómo podemos ayudar a los neófitos a reconocer que el
aprendizaje es para el resto de la vida para los discípulos de Jesús.
El Padre Vega es Pastor de St. Frances of Rome en Azuza, CA. El ha
sido un presentador por la Arquidiócesis de LA y Chicago en Liturgia
y Catequesis. El Padre además de su servicio a nivel Arquidiocesano y
parroquial, ha servido a la Iglesia a nivel nacional en el “North American FORUM” y en National Federation of Priests' Councils”.
235 Ama y Perdona en el Momento Presente (Mt 22,3622,36-40)
Hna. Luz Dari Villera
Reflexionaremos como experimentar desde nuestras catequesis el
abrazo amoroso y misericordioso de Dios; Compartiremos algunas
herramientas sencillas que puedan ayudarnos en las catequesis para
educar en la Misericordia desde nuestros contextos y realidades que
vivimos, permitiéndonos tener la experiencia de la Misericordia por
que es fuente de alegría. (Misericordia Vultus, 2).
Religiosa de las Hermanitas de la Anunciación. En la Parroquia St.
Michael de L.A es DER. Coordina el programa de Confirmación.
Ayuda a otros ministerios dentro y fuera de E.U.A., En su País hizo
sus estudios de Misionólogia y Antropología con énfasis en Sociales,
en la Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Fue Maestra de Escuelas
Secundarias. Ha participado en los Congresos de Educación Religiosa, en México, colabora en el equipo de Especialización para la Confirmación en la Arquidiócesis de LA y en el Básico.
SESIÓN III 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
320 La Pena de Muerte: Respondiendo al Llamado a ser Misericordiosos
Jennifer Ayon
Como Católicos somos llamados a proteger toda la vida. El mandamiento "no matarás" es absoluto e igual de válido para los culpables
como para los inocentes. Este taller repasará datos y cifras sobre la
pena de muerte, lo que piensa nuestra iglesia, y como podemos responder al llamado a ser un oasis de misericordia.
Jennifer Ayon ha servido como Catequista de Educación Religiosa por
15 años primero con niños y después como instructora de Confirmación. Jennifer recibió una Maestría de Ciencias en Consejería y un
Bachillerato de Ciencias en Servicios de Rehabilitación; su énfasis es
en ayudar a personas con discapacidades a lograr sus metas personales,
sociales y vocacionales. Actualmente ella es una Maestra Catequista
para la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles.
321 Aprender de San Pablo, Para Enseñar Como El
Maricela Carranza
San Pablo fue un gran evangelizador que nos ha dejado un legado
invaluable en sus escritos, los cuales nos son de gran utilidad para
llevar el mensaje de Jesús a nuestras clases catequéticas.
Ver Bio—Taller # 222
322 Conviértete Y Cree En El Evangelio
P. Mariano de Blas
Este es un mensaje que nos hace ver lo transitorio de la vida y nos
obliga a pensar lo frágiles que somos y en que no debemos dar tanta
importancia a las cosas materiales de esta vida, sino reflexionar en lo
fundamental, que es la preparación para la vida eterna.
Ver Bio—Taller # 220
323 Se Arquitecto de tu Destino
Luis Diaz
Se Arquitecto de tu Destino es una compilación de tres falacias o
corrientes de pensamiento que la sociedad nos ha impuesto para ser
felices que nos aleja de la realidad y nos hace sentir, paradójicamente,
cada vez más infelices. Estas son: • El éxito que nos hace querer ser
los mejores, tener muchos bienes materiales. • La culpa, control social
para portarnos bien. • La obsesión con el futuro, Estos son las que
reflexionaremos.
Ver Bio—Taller # 221
324 La Misericordia y el Perdón
Lourdes Gonzáles-Rubio
S.S. Francisco en un encuentro posterior a la misa matutina y por
estar como estamos todavía viviendo en el año de la misericordia
alguien le preguntó sobre ¿cómo podemos relacionar el perdón y la
misericordia a lo cual él respondió refiriéndose al evangelio de San
Mateo en el cual Pedro le pregunta a Jesús ¿Cuántas veces debemos
perdonar al hermano que ha pecado en contra nuestra, y el Señor
Jesús le respondió setenta veces siete lo que significa " siempre˝.
Perdonar enfatiza el Santo Padre significa abrir nuestros corazones
para que la misericordia de Dios llegue a nosotros con su muy
deseado perdón.
Lourdes González-Rubio es la Coordinadora de Ministerios Catequísticos Básicos y Avanzados en Español para la Oficina de Educación Religiosa de nuestra Arquidiócesis desde 1991. Colaboró con la
Oficina para el Culto Divino, también de nuestra, Arquidiócesis,
dando entrenamiento a los ministros litúrgicos desde 1986, tiene
treinta años de experiencia en la pastoral hispana. Ha sido invitada a
dar conferencias en las Diócesis de San Diego, Fresno, Sacramento,
San Bernardino y Oakland. Es autora de dos libros de poesía y uno
de reflexiones para la compañía Ligoure, titulado “Entre Diosito y
yo”.
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325 El Precio del Sexo
Maria Elena Lara
En este taller veremos no solo veremos las consecuencias de las decisiones tomadas en cuanto a el sexo, tanto por los jóvenes como los
padres, sino que también veremos maneras en las que podemos educar a los estudiantes a tomar las decisiones apropiadas y como ayudarles a formar un carácter moral adecuado a las enseñanzas de nuestra Iglesia.
Maria Elena Lara tiene más de 20 años de experiencia en la pastoral
juvenil. Ella es conferencista a nivel Diocesano y nacional. Como
miembro del Instituto Fe y Vida ha presentado en diferentes diócesis
de los Estados Unidos temas en áreas de liderazgo y Pastoral Juvenil.
Actualmente trabaja en la parroquia de San Patricio en North Hollywood como coordinadora de la Confirmación y Life Teen.
326 La Libertad del Hombre y de la Mujer
Diacono Jesús Lopez
La libertad es parte esencial y constitutiva de la persona, un derecho
inalienable de la naturaleza humana creada, apta para promover el
crecimiento del hombre y la mujer hacia su propio cumplimiento.
Ver Bio—Taller # 223
327 María de Nazaret
Cesar Padilla
¿Qué nos dicen los evangelios acerca de María, la Madre de Jesús de
Galilea? Veremos como María es la Buena Nueva de la salvación que
nos viene de Jesucristo. Haremos un breve estudio de lo que de ella
se dice en el Nuevo Testamento. Además, presentaremos lo que podemos aprender acerca de ella de la tradición evangélica, y la importancia que la Virgen María representa, en nuestro tiempo, para Latinoamérica y Los Angeles.
Ver Bio—Taller # 226
328 "Alto a la Violencia Familiar" Misericordia con las Familias"
Marcos Ramirez
Hoy en día la violencia familiar es vista con más frecuencia, la cual
los que estamos involucrados en l formación no debemos ignorar,
debemos estar lo suficientemente informados para poder ayudar a
otros en este problema que hoy se considera una EPIDEMIA.
Ver Bio—Taller # 229
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329 Vocación, Formación Y Espiritualidad Del Catequista
Carlos A. Ruiz
Ser catequista es una VOCACION en la Iglesia!!! Ser un buen catequista requiere formación y espiritualidad; nos vamos hacienda mejores cada día. En este taller hablaremos de como responder mejor a
esta vocación a la que hemos sido llamados por Dios.
Ver Bio—Taller # 231
330 Ser Sal y Luz del Mundo (Mt,5,1314).
Hna. Luz Dari Villera
Experimenta en este Taller como ser Sal en este mundo donde hemos
perdido todo, el sabor de sentir la presencia viva de Jesús; Donde Tú
y Yo somos Luz para acompañar a los que abrumados por las oscuridades; vivimos como si Dios no existiera. Estás llamado a ser portador de la Buena Nueva de Jesús. (Doc, Aparecida Cap 3 y Laudato
Si #2 ss)
Ver Bio—Taller # 235
331 ¿Y Después del Año de la Misericordia Qué?
Diacono Leonel Yoque
¿Qué hemos experimentado este Año de la Misericordia? ¿Cómo
continuaremos mostrando Misericordia en la vida diaria y ministerial? Nuestro Papa Francisco nos exhorta a ser discípulos misioneros
hoy, aquí y ahora. Nuestro llamado a ser misericordiosos como Jesucristo quien guiado por el Espíritu nos muestra el Amor Misericordioso de su Padre. En este taller hablaremos de cómo podemos seguir siendo fieles a nuestro llamado recibido en nuestro Bautismo.
Leonel nació en Guatemala y es diácono permanente de la Arquidiócesis de LÁ. Actualmente ejerce su ministerio como educador y promotor misionero con los Padres y Hermanos Maryknoll. Leonel ha
estado predicando, facilitando talleres y retiros misioneros en diferentes diócesis y arquidiócesis de Estados Unidos.
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Need handicap parking pass /Necesita pase de estacionamiento para incapacitados
Master Catechist / Maestro/a de Catequistas
Catholic School Teacher / Maestro/a de Escuela Católica
Certified / Certificado
Religious Education Catechist /Catequista de Educación Religiosa
Yes / Si
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No
Other Ministry, please name / Otro Ministerio, dar nombre
Workshop Choices / Opción de Talleres
SESSION I / TALLER I
SESSION II / TALLER II
SESSION III / TALLER III
First Choice / Primera Opción
First Choice / Primera Opción
First Choice / Primera opción
Second Choice / Segunda Opción
Second Choice / Segunda Opción
Second Choice / Segunda Opción
Third Choice / Tercera Opción
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Third Choice / Tercera Opción
Third Choice / Tercera Opción
Check / Cheque # ___________ Amount / Candad $ ________
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Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Office of Religious Education
3424 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010-2241
Non-Profit Organizaon
U.S. Postage
PAID
Los Angeles, CA
Permit No. 31795
SAN FERNANDO REGIONAL CONGRESS 2016
CONGRESO REGIONAL DE SAN FERNANDO 2016