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United States Postal Service
Identification Statement
Registration Guidebook,
issued July 2016 for the
Annual Diocesan Congress and Youth Day,
is published 1 (one) time annually by the
Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno,
Office of Ministries,
1550 North Fresno Street
Fresno, California 93703-3788
Issue Number 6.
LOGO BY
Nick Cadena, KNXT-TV
CONGRESS EVENT PHOTOGRAPHS BY
Jorge Vargas
© 2015 Diocese of Fresno
Mark Gately
Michael LoMonaco
Kevin Ford Photography
Contents
Bishop’s Welcome
General Convention Information, Schedule, Registration
Overview of Workshop Sessions
Congress Keynote / Conferencia Principal
Sponsored by the
Roman Catholic Diocese of
Fresno
Office of Ministries
Fresno, California 93703
559.488.7474
www.dioceseoffresno.org/
congress
Thank you to all of
our Speakers,
Sponsors, Donors, and
Volunteers that
continue to support
the Diocese of Fresno.
Workshop English Sessions A-D
5
6-8
11-14
15
16-26
Registration Form
28
Planilla de Inscripción
29
Bienvenida del Obispo
31
Información de la Convención
32-34
Lista de Sesiones del Congreso en Español
35-43
Young Adult Workshops / Talleres de Pastoral Juvenil
45-47
Youth Day/Día Juvenil
48-53
CHECK OUT: YOUNG ADULT SESSIONS ON PAGES 45-47
2016 CONGRESS
MESSAGE FROM OUR
DIRECTOR OF MINISTRIES
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Most Reverend Arm
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Bishop, Diocese of
Fresno
GENERAL INFORMATION
Dear Congress Parti
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2016 CONGRESS
VISALIA CONVENTION CENTER
The Visalia Convention Center
offers 114,000 square feet of
beautiful yet flexible meeting
and convention space and is
adjacent to the deluxe Marriott
Hotel.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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From State Highway 99 or
from the Visalia Airport
take State Highway
198 East.
Exit the Central
Visalia exit
(approximately 7
miles).
Remain in the lefthand lane of the
frontage road (Noble
Avenue).
Travel to the 3rd
stoplight (Court
Street).
AIR
Just 45 minutes north of the Visalia
Convention Center, the Fresno Yosemite
International Airport provides for convenient
air transportation.
AMTRAK
All aboard! Relax and enjoy the quiet
pleasures of rural California as you travel by
rail. Business professionals may
enjoy Custom Class that offers
extra legroom, a daily newspaper
and beverage. The California
Corridor/San Joaquin runs from
San Francisco to Southern
California. So join us the old
fashioned way and relax on your
trip to Visalia.
Call 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit
www.amtrak.com to make your
arrangements.
PARKING
Turn left on Court
Street and merge to
the right hand lane.
The Visalia Convention Center
offers free public parking for our
event in parking lots and in
addition to public parking
structures surrounding the
Convention Center.
Travel on Court
Street to the 2nd
stoplight (Acequia
Avenue), turn right.
The Convention
Center is on the
South side.
Free parking is available
on the North and East
sides.
DRIVING TIME TO VISALIA
San Diego
San Francisco
Sacramento
Los Angeles
Bakersfield
Fresno
5 hours
4.5 hours
3.5 hours
3 hours
1 hour, 15 minutes
45 minutes
MEALS
Boxed lunch meals served with a
sandwich, cookie, chips, and drink
can be pre-ordered for $8.50 on
your registration form by
September 6. Concession stands
will be available at the Convention Center from
7:00 am, and businesses within walking
distance surrounding the Convention Center
offer varied dining options.
CHILDREN
No children under the age of 14 are permitted at
the Diocesan Congress. Minors 14 through 18
years of age must be registered participants and
be supervised by parents or
guardians at all times.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO COMPLIMENTARY MORNING
HOSPITALITY OUTSIDE THE CONVENTION CENTER.
Saturday, October 15, 2016
8:00 AM — 5:15 PM
YOUTH DAY:
Sunday, October 16, 2016
9:00 AM — 4:30 PM
TIME
EVENT
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Late Registration; Exhibits Open
8:00 AM – 8:20 AM
Morning Prayer and Welcome
8:20 AM – 8:40 AM
Break and Viewing of Exhibits
8:40 AM – 9:45 AM
8:40 AM – 9:55 AM
Keynote Address in English
Workshops Session A in Spanish
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
10:15 AM – 11:20 AM
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Keynote Address in Spanish
Workshops Session B in English
11:20 AM – 12:45 PM
Lunch and Viewing of Exhibits
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Workshops Session C (all)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Workshops Session D (all)
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Break and Viewing of Exhibits (Exhibits close at 4:00 PM)
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Eucharistic Celebration
LODGING
Comfort Suites Downtown
210 East Acequia Avenue
Visalia, California 93291
(559) 738-1700
www.comfortsuitesvisalia.com
Located Across the Street
Discounted Room Rate: $89
Discount Code: Diocese of Fresno
Visalia Marriott Hotel
300 South Court Street
(559) 636-1111
www.marriott.com/vismc
Attached to the Convention Center
Discounted Room Rate: $102
Discount Code: Diocese of Fresno
2016 CONGRESS
CONGRESS:
GENERAL INFORMATION
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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2016 CONGRESS
GENERAL INFORMATION
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REGISTRATION
Registration for Congress begins in July, 2016.
Early Bird Registration will be accepted through
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
$30
September 6, 2016 using mail or online. Name
Ends September 6, 2016
badges will be mailed out to those who register
Register: Online / Postal Mail / No Faxes
through Early Bird Registration.
Payments: Check or Credit Card Online
After September 6, 2016, registration will only
be accepted by telephone or online, and must be
REGULAR REGISTRATION
$40
received by October 7, 2016. At no time will
September 7, 2016 through October 7, 2016
registration be accepted via FAX. Those who
Register: Online / Telephone / No Faxes
register after September 6, 2016, will need to
Payments: Check or Credit Card Online
pick up their name badges on the day of the
event. Please plan for this by arriving early.
FINAL DATE FOR CANCELLATION
All Congress participants must wear their name
No refunds after September 7, 2016.
badge at all times, especially upon entering
workshop sessions. A greeter will check name
NO REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED
badges at the entrance of workshops to ensure
participants are in the right session. No one will
October 8, 2016 through October 14, 2016
be allowed into a session unless that session is
listed on their name badge. Replacement
ON-SITE REGISTRATION
$40
name badges will be charged $10 per
October 15, 2016
badge.
Payments: Check or Cash
Congress is an adult event, therefore children
under the age of 14 are not allowed. Children 14
through 18 years of age are welcome to attend
only as registered participants, and
accompanied by a parent or another authorized
adult as their chaperone. Minors may
CANCELLATION / REFUND / PAYMENT POLICIES:
not be in a workshop or exhibit area
without an adult parent or guardian due All cancellations will incur a processing fee of $5.00.
to diocesan Safe Environment
All requests for cancellations or refunds need to be in writing
directives.
and received before September 6. No refunds will be given
beyond cancellation date. No refunds for “no show”
For information on registration for
attendees.
Youth Day, please see page 48.
All PAY LATER fees must be paid in full by October 31, 2016
or late payment fees will be added.
LITURGIES
PLEASE JOIN US FOR….
Morning Prayer
at 8:00 a.m.
at 4:00 p.m.
¡SE PARTE DEL V ENCUENTRO!
Conta cta a tu equipo pa rroquia l pa ra ser pa rte de una intensa a ctivida d
misionera , consulta , desa rrollo de lidera zgo e identifica ción de buenas
prá ctica s ministeria les en el espíritu de la Nueva Evangeliza ción.
Pa ra inform a c ión sob re el V Enc uentro, ha b la c on un rep resenta nte d el Eq uip o Dioc esa no d e
Ac om p a ña m iento a l V Enc uentro en la m esa d e la Ofic ina d e Ministerios.
BE PART OF THE V ENCUENTRO (FIFTH ENCOUNTER)!
Conta ct your pa rish tea m to pa rticipa te in a journey of intense missiona ry
a ctivity, consulta tion, lea dership development, a nd identifica tion of best
ministeria l pra ctices in the spirit of the New Eva ngeliza tion.
For m ore informa tion on the V Enc uentro (Fifth Enc ounter of the Hisp a nic Pa stora l) ta lk to one of
the tea m m em b ers of the Dioc esa n V Enc uentro Tea m a t the Offic e of Ministries b ooth.
¡Llamados a ser parte de una Comunidad de Discípulos
Misioneros para ir con Alegría a compartir la Buena Noticia
del Amor de Dios!
Maryknoll está aquí para compartir sus recursos
e información sobre Formación Misionera para
apoyarle y acompañar a su Comunidad de
Discípulos Misioneros
Ofrecemos:
 Programas de Formación de Discípulos
Misioneros
 Viajes de Inmersión
 Revista Maryknoll,
 Recursos para Catequistas y Profesores
¡Visite nuestro puesto en el área de exhibición!
We are called to be Communities of Missionary Disciples
who go forth in JOY to share the Good News of God’s love!
How can Maryknoll support YOU and YOUR
community of missionary disciples?
 Formation programs
 Workshops and Retreats
 Immersions
 Resources for Teachers and Catechists
Visit our booth in the Exhibit Area!
Contact us:
Dn. Gustavo Escrucería
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers
16642 Ashland Avenue | San Lorenzo, CA 94580
510-276-5021 | [email protected]
www.maryknoll.us
8:40 a.m. to 9:55 a.m.
Keynote Address:
OVERVIEW OF WORKSHOP SESSIONS
RESUMEN DE SESIONES DE TALLERES
10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Conferencia Principal:
ENGLISH: The Face of Mercy
Deacon Alex Jones
ESPAÑOL: La Misericordia y el Quinto Encuentro
Patty Jiménez y José Antonio Medina
TALLERES SESIÓN A
WORKSHOPS SESSION B
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ESPAÑOL
A.21 Promover las Vocaciones:
Un Acto Espiritual de la Misericordia
Reverendo Dan Ávila
A.22 La Piscología de la Tecnología
Jossie Ceja
A.23 Síntesis de las Obras de Misericordia
(Corporales y Espirituales)
Reverendo Jesús del Ángel León, J.C.L.
A.24 Reconciliación 2.0:
Sacramento de la Misericordia
Reverendo Jon Pedigo, S.T.L.
A.25 ¿Catequista Compartiendo
la Misericordia de Jesús?
Francisco Rodríguez
A.26 Cinco Maneras para Incorporar a los
Padres de Familia en la Catequesis
Victor Valenzuela
A.27 Formando Adultos como
Misioneros y Discípulos
Lupita Vital
PJ.1 PASTORAL JUVENIL
(Registración de Pastoral Juvenil Solamente)
Vivir Para Servir – Juventud:
El Reto Sigue en Pie
Giovanni O. Pérez
Young Adult Sessions
see pages 45-47.
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Sesiones de
Pastoral Juvenil
ver páginas 45-47.
ENGLISH
B.01 Fostering Vocations: A Spiritual Act of Mercy
Reverend Dan Avila
B.02 Evangelizing the Merciless
World of Parenting
Skip Bacon
B.03 The Key to Successful
Classroom Management
Terry Cotting-Mogan
B.04 Tech Bites for Catechists
Gina Felter
B.05 Why do I Feel so Guilty?
Monsignor Craig Harrison
B.06 Cultivating a Liturgical Spirituality
Silas S. Henderson, M.T.S.
B.07 Challenges to Evangelization in
Africa Today
Reverend Anthony Iromenu
B.08 O God, You Search Me: A Letter of Love
Mel Kennedy
B.09 Mercy is the Name of God
Julie Moody
B.10 Mercy and Evangelization
Frank Padilla
B.11 Reconciliation 2.0:
The Sacrament of Mercy
Reverend Jon Pedigo, S.T.L.
B.12 The Hierarchy of Love:
A More Excellent Way
Giovanni O. Perez
B.13 Discipleship and the
Five Thresholds of Conversion
John Sablan
YA.2 YOUNG ADULT (Young Adult Registration Only)
Becoming Mercy Discipleship and Service
Joel Stepanek
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12:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
12:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
WORKSHOPS SESSION C
TALLERES SESIÓN C
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ENGLISH
C.01 Mercy, Mass and Music:
Let's talk about it!
Craig Colson
C.02 Catechesis in a
Multicultural Parish
Sori Govin
C.03 Amoris Laetitia: A Challenge
for the Church and each Catholic
to Take Seriously
Jim Grant
C.04 How Can My School Become
a Community of Mercy?
Rob Grant
C.05 Celebrating the Rites of the R.C.I.A.
C.06 What to do When Loved Ones
Leave the Church!
Deacon Alex Jones
C.07 Mercy’s Ocean: Finding Mercy
and Grace in Our Lives
Mel Kennedy
C.08 A Call to Serve
Julie Moody
C.09 Death Penalty:
Those Who Mourn Struggle
Sister Marie Francis Schroepfer, C.S.J.
C.10 Witnessing God’s Mercy
through Addiction Recovery
Scott Weeman
Mercy, Mass and Music:
Craig Colson
ESPAÑOL
C.21 Los Laicos Testigos de la Misericordia
Reverendo Jesús del Ángel León, J.C.L.
C.22 Discípulo Misionero, Proclama
el Amor Misericordioso de Dios
Diácono Gustavo Escrucería
C.23 El Tráfico Humano es
Problema de Todos
Ana L. Gómez
C.24 Matrimonio:
Un Sacramento de la Misericordia
Ed Hopfner
C.25 ¿Por qué nos Angustiamos y Deprimimos?
Doctor Gabriel y Marina Martínez
C.26 La Palabra de Dios es el Corazón
de la Catequesis
Doctor José Antonio Medina
C.27 El Papel de los Laicos, como Discípulos
Misioneros en el Año de la Misericordia
Lupita Vital
Joven, la Misericordia es
Alegría del Corazón
Coco Veloz and Erick Infantas
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KOREAN
C.41 Finding God in All Things
Reverend Dae Je Roberto Choi, S.J.
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VIETNAMESE
C.51 How to Pray and Find God
Reverend Christopher Nguyen, S.J.
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HMONG
C.61 Be a Christ-like Disciple
Deacon Nai W. Her
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2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
WORKSHOPS SESSION D
TALLERES SESIÓN D
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ENGLISH
D.01 Pro-Life in a Pro-Choice World
Marcos Espinoza
D.02 #EpicFail: Abstinence Edition
Gina Felter
D.03 The Year of Mercy:
How Can Our Music Make It Real?
Rob Grant
D.04 Mary: The Model of Discipleship
D.05 Marriage: A Sacrament of Mercy
Ed Hopfner
D.06 Open the Eyes of My Heart
Mel Kennedy
D.07 Missionary Disciple,
Proclaim God’s Loving Mercy!
Marie Lawlor
D.08 Communicating with the Sacred:
10 Creative Ways to Use Signs and
Symbols in Catechesis
Victor Valenzuela
The True Meaning of Marriage
John and Nichole Sablan
ESPAÑOL
D.21 Evangelizar el Mundo
Despiadado de los Padres de Familia
Skip Bacon
D.22 Catequesis en Una Parroquia Multicultural
Sori Govin
D.23 Amoris Laetitia: Un Desafío para
la Iglesia y Cada Católico
Jim Grant
D.24 Familia Verdadero Rostro de la Misericordia
Doctor Gabriel y Marina Martínez
D.25 El Magisterio del Papa Francisco
Doctor José Antonio Medina
D.26 Catequesis: Fuera de la Caja
y Desconectada
Rosa Mosich
D.27 Un Camino Mejor: La Jerarquía del Amor
Giovanni O. Pérez
D.28 Alaba a Dios con un Cántico Nuevo
Coco Veloz y Erick Infantas
¿Como Evangelizar Usando
Los Nuevos Medios de Comunicación?
Patty Jiménez
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KOREAN
D.41 (Go to Diocese of Fresno website to view
registration book online for description of
topic and biography of speaker.)
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VIETNAMESE
D.51 Năm Thánh Lòng Chúa
Thương Xót trong gia đình
Deacon John Van Tran
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HMONG
D.61 A Life of Love and Mercy
Tua Yang
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
CONFERENCIA PRINCIPAL
The Face of Mercy / El Rostro de la Misericordia
DEACON ALEX JONES
Deacon Jones graduated from Wayne State University in 1965 with a bachelor’s degree in
Art Education, and received a master’s degree in Pastoral Studies from Sacred Heart Major
Seminary. He taught in the Detroit school system for twenty-eight years.
For 25 years, he was the senior minister of two churches in the city of Detroit: Zion
Congregational Church of God in Christ, the second oldest Pentecostal church in Michigan,
and Maranatha Christian Church, an Evangelical/Charismatic church. In March of 1998,
while reading the apostolic fathers and subsequent church history, he discovered the
Church to be charismatic/liturgical, hierarchical, and Eucharistic-centered. In light of that
discovery, he and his wife, Donna, began a two-year journey into the Catholic Church that
culminated in 54 members of his previous congregation, including 14 members of his
family, entering the Catholic Church. They entered the R.C.I.A. process and were welcomed
into the Catholic Church in April of 2001.
Deacon Jones was ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Archdiocese of Detroit on October 1, 2005. He has since retired
from the positions as evangelization coordinator for the Archdiocese of Detroit and as a Pastoral Associate.
He is also the author of No Price too High! - a book chronicling his journey into the Church.
La Misericordia y el Quinto Encuentro
Mercy and the Hispanic Ministry of “Quinto Encuentro”
DOCTORA PATRICIA JIMÉNEZ, D.MIN.
Patricia Jiménez es fundadora de USHispanicMinistry.com y ha servido por más de 20 años
en la pastoral juvenil, la catequesis, y enseñando y administrando programas de formación.
Ha servido y colaborado en parroquias, diócesis e instituciones académicas. Es
conferencista y consultora nacional sobre los nuevos medios de comunicación y la Pastoral
Hispana y forma parte del equipo central y nacional que está planificando el V Encuentro
Nacional Hispano/Latino de Pastoral. Obtuvo su doctorado en Ministerios, con especialidad
en la Pastoral y Teología Hispana/Latina en Barry University en Miami Shores, Florida, su
Maestría en Estudios Teológicos y una Maestría en Ministerios Multiculturales de la Escuela
Franciscana de Teología en Berkeley, California.
DOCTOR JOSÉ ANTONIO MEDINA
José Antonio Medina obtuvo su doctorado en Teología por la Universidad Pontificia de
Salamanca, España. Es profesor en diversos institutos de formación superior de California y
Nevada. 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, entre otros. Actualmente es consultor para la Conferencia de
Obispos de California y Director de la Oficina de Formación Continua de los Sacerdotes en
la Diócesis de San Bernardino y es miembro de la facultad de Loyola Marymount University,
University Extension.
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A
WORKSHOP
SESSIONS
8:40 AM - 9:55 AM
B
ENGLISH KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
THE FACE OF MERCY
Deacon Alex Jones
WORKSHOP
SESSIONS
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
B.01
Fostering Vocations:
A Spiritual Act of Mercy
By the traditional Acts of Mercy we put our
faith into action and proclaim the Gospel in deeds. In
our role of fostering vocations to priesthood,
religious life, the diaconate, holy matrimony and lay
leadership we have the potential to touch the lives of
thousands of people. Each person we assist to
respond to God's call can become an instrument of
the Love of God in this world. We will focus on how to
assist people in discerning their call. This is a
workshop for parents, catechists and clergy together.
REVEREND DANIEL AVILA
B
WORKSHOP SESSIONS A
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Reverend Dan Avila is a priest of the
Diocese of Fresno. In his 29 years of
ordained ministry he has served in
parishes in Hanford, Hilmar, Los Banos,
Livingston, Visalia, and Fresno. Presently
he is pastoring the parish of St. Ann in
Riverdale. Father Dan has also been
serving as the Diocesan Director of
Vocations since 2010.
B.02
B.03
The Key to Successful
Classroom Management
The key to successful classroom
management? Relationships!
Come and learn some practical ways to strengthen
your relationship with and among your students to
increase attendance, participation, smiles and
decrease discipline issues.
TERRY COTTING-MOGAN
Currently the Pflaum Publishing Group's
Western Regional Manager, Ms. CottingMogan has over 35 years in catechetical,
campus, family, and youth/young adult
ministries at the parish, school, and
diocesan levels. She has spoken at
numerous events at diocesan and
national levels. She earned a Bachelor of
Arts degree from Marquette University, a Master of Science degree
from Cardinal Stritch College, both in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and
an Advanced Studies Certificate in Youth Ministry Training from
Saint Mary’s University, Baltimore, Maryland. Ms. Cotting-Mogan
is sponsored by Pflaum Publishing Group.
Evangelizing the Merciless World of Parenting
The world of a parent is filled with mandatory meetings, can’t miss tournaments, and obligatory
participation. When faith formation becomes another priority to be met it only adds to the already
merciless world of parenting. In this workshop we will develop ways to serve families where they are and
make our faith formation efforts true moments of evangelization. As we remove the mandatory obligations to
replace them with moments of lifelong faith formation in service of the family, we
become the face of mercy in the merciless world of parenting.
SKIP BACON
Skip Bacon has over 12 years of experience serving as a catechetical leader in the church. She earned a
master’s degree in theology from the University of Notre Dame and has served as a leader in Hispanic ministries
in Chicago area dioceses for almost ten years. Skip currently serves as the Director of Faith Formation and 8th
grade religion instructor at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic parish and school in Sacramento, California. She also
serves as a consultant for Our Sunday Visitor. Ms. Bacon is sponsored by Our Sunday Visitor.
Join technology advocate Gina Felter for
some bite size fun exploring Catholic apps
and online resources to enhance your catechetical
and evangelization efforts. From education tools to
professional development, Gina will offer a concise
review of exciting new developments in Catholic new
media.
GINA FELTER
Gina Felter is a contributor for
catholicmom.com writing on faith,
technology and New Evangelization
topics. Gina has been involved in religious
education ministry for more than 20 years
as a Catechist, Director of Religious
Education and volunteer. Building on her
experiences in ministry she advocates the
use of technology in church life and
encourages others to expand their reach
beyond the pews.
B.05
B.06
Cultivating a Liturgical
Spirituality
For centuries Catholics have lived out their
faith through the cycles and seasons of the Church
year. A spirituality rooted in the Church year and its
liturgies is essential for liturgical ministers and
catechists. This presentation will explore the
foundations of the liturgical spirituality and how to
make that part of your catechetical and ministry
training programs.
SILAS S. HENDERSON, M.T.S.
Silas S. Henderson, M.T.S., is an author,
catechist, and presenter who currently
serves as the managing editor of Abbey
Press Publications and Deacon Digest
Magazine. He is the author of numerous
books and reflections, including
"Moving Beyond Doubt" and "Lights
for a Waiting World: Celebrating Advent
With the Saints." Silas blogs at
www.fromseason2season.blogspot.com.
Why do I Feel so Guilty?
The spirit of ministry can be inhibited by
personal guilt. Being freed of guilt allows
the Holy Spirit to minister through you.
MONSIGNOR CRAIG HARRISON
Monsignor Craig Harrison has been a
Catholic priest since 1987. He has been
the Pastor of St. Francis Church in
Mojave, and St. Joseph Church in
Firebaugh. He is currently Pastor of St.
Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, since
July, 1999, his hometown parish. He
received the title Monsignor by Pope
Benedict XVI on May 11, 2008.
Monsignor Craig was born and raised in
Bakersfield, graduated from Bakersfield High School and attended
University of California, Los Angeles (U.C.L.A.), where he graduated
with a degree in Business and Economics, with a minor in
Psychology. He attended the Seminary at St. John’s in Camarillo
and received a Master of Divinity Degree.
He is the author of “Angel Girl”, a children’s book. He is active as:
Chaplain, Kern County Sheriff’s Department and Bakersfield Police
Department; Foster Care advocate; Plank Foundation “Man of the
Year”; Mendiburu Magic Foundation Award; National Catholic
Education Association Distinguished Pastor for 2009; 2010
Recipient of Bishop’s Award for Catholic Charities; and Police
Activities League “Hometown Hero”.
“Patient and merciful.”
These words often go together in the Old
Testament to describe God’s nature.
Misericordiae Vultus, Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary
Jubilee of Mercy by Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome, No. 6
B.07
Challenges to
Evangelization in
Africa Today
The African continent in the last hundred years has
witnessed a rapid increase in Christianity. The
Catholic population alone has grown by 238 percent
since 1980 from 18 million to over 200 million.
There are projections that by the year 2025 one-sixth
of the world’s Catholics will be African. However, the
surge in Islamic militancy in various parts of Africa,
especially the “Boko Haram” (a radical Islamic group
from Northeastern Nigeria), has posed a severe
challenge to Christian evangelization throughout the
continent.
REVEREND ANTHONY IROMENU
Reverend Anthony Iromenu was born in
Nigeria, Africa. He was ordained for
Okigwe Diocese, Nigeria. He received a
Certificate in Conflict Management and
Mediation from the Center for
Peacemaking of Fresno Pacific
University, California; a Bachelor of
Philosophy and a Bachelor of Divinity
from St. Joseph Major Seminary, IkotEkpene; PGDE (Post-graduate diploma in
Education) Imo State University, Owerri,
Nigeria; and a Master’s Degree in Mediation and a Ph.D. in Conflict
Resolution from the Graduate Theological Foundation in
Mishiwaka, Indiana.
Father Iromenu has served as pastor in parishes of his diocese of
origin and as a lecturer in his native diocesan seminary before
moving to the United States. Father Anthony is currently Pastor of
Sacred Heart Church in Dos Palos, California.
WORKSHOP SESSIONS B
B.04
Tech Bites for Catechists
B
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
WORKSHOP
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B
WORKSHOP
SESSIONS
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
B.08
O God, You Search Me:
A Letter of Love
"Great is your love, reaching to the
heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the
skies." (Psalm 57:10) This presentation/mini-retreat
is based on a letter Mel's mom wrote to her and her
siblings. Through the letter along with scripture,
song, prayer, and a guided meditation, participants
will be invited to experience and be inspired by God's
infinite love for them.
MEL KENNEDY
Mel Kennedy is an award nominated
Catholic recording artist, liturgical trainer
and inspirational speaker. She holds an
M.A. in Liturgical Ministry from Catholic
Theological Union, Chicago (CTU). She
also has her Graduate Certificate in
Pastoral Studies from CTU. Her B.A. was
earned at Cal State University, Fullerton.
She is a graduate of the Genesis Institute
(a three-year lay formation program) and
is a National Association of Pastoral
Musicians’ Certified Cantor Colleague. In 1990, she reigned as
Mrs. Anaheim Hills and has shared her captivating ministry at
concerts, prayer services, retreats, and conferences across the
country. In addition to her live performances, she has released five
contemporary Christian CDs.
B.09
Mercy is the Name of God
If Mercy is the Name of God and pastoral
care is a ministry of parish, then let's take
some time looking through the lens of Mercy as to
how we are serving the spiritual needs of families.
What are the best practices, in the classroom or at
the parish level, that speak to the Mercy of God?
Come spend an interactive session sharing
experiences, best practices and brainstorming
possibilities that promote pastoral care that nurtures
God's Mercy to the families we serve.
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18
JULIE MOODY
Julie Moody is a former Religion Teacher
and Religion Coordinator at St. Leo the
Great School in San Jose, California. She
has been involved in Parish Faith
Formation and Youth Ministry programs,
in addition to teaching Religion and a
Campus Minister at Presentation High
School in San Jose. Her parish and school
ministry spans over 35 years. All of these
opportunities have allowed her to
experience the fullness of the ministry
she loves. Recently moving to Livermore affords her time to
substitute teach in the Diocese of Oakland and play with her twoyear-old granddaughter. Ms. Moody is sponsored by Pflaum
Publishing Group.
B.10
Mercy and Evangelization
This workshop will describe the Live Christ,
Share Christ movement. This will be
accompanied by PPs and videos on various aspects
of the work, which include 4 pillars -- Live Pure
(chastity for the youth), Live the Word (Bible
apostolate), Live Life (pro-life advocacy) and Live Full
(work with the poor). There could be live testimonies
and hopefully some time for questions and answers.
FRANK PADILLA
Frank Padilla is the Moderator of the Live
Christ, Share Christ (LCSC) movement. He
was appointed in 1999 by Saint John Paul
II to the Noble Knighthood of the
Pontifical Order of St. Sylvester. He has
been a member, together with his wife
Geraldine, of the Pontifical Council for the
Family (two terms). He has written 36
books on spirituality, evangelization,
family life, servant leadership, work with
the poor, and the Blessed Virgin Mary. He
has 5 children and 11 grandchildren. He has an MBA from Harvard
Business School. He lives in Antipolo, the Philippines. Mr. Padilla
is sponsored by Couples for Christ Foundation for Family
and Life, Inc.
Mercy:
Mercy: the word reveals the very
mystery of the Most Holy Trinity.
Mercy: the ultimate and supreme
act by which God comes
to meet us.
Mercy: the fundamental law
that dwells in the heart of every
person who looks sincerely into the
eyes of his brothers and sisters on
the path of life.
Mercy: the bridge that connects
God and man, opening
our hearts to the hope
of being loved forever
despite our sinfulness.
B.11
Reconciliation 2.0:
The Sacrament of Mercy
Pope Francis is known as the "Pope of
Mercy" and his writings and comments have drawn
new attention to the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
This workshop will help us understand what the Pope
has said about mercy and how his understanding of
mercy can be applied to the celebration of the
sacrament and the catechetical process. Learn
about how to strengthen your relationship with your
students for increased attendance and participation
and how to create mini-communities of healing in
your classroom and/or youth groups.
REVEREND JON PEDIGO, S.T.L.
Father Jon Pedigo, S.T.L., is a native of
the Bay Area. He has been active in civic
affairs and social justice causes for over
30 years. Since his ordination to the
Diocese of San Jose in 1991, Father
Pedigo has been involved with several
local social justice causes and inter-faith
dialogues.
B.12
The Hierarchy of Love:
A More Excellent Way
Part of our growth means to pay attention
to what is vital, secondary and trivial for our lives. St.
Augustine would say: “In essentials, unity; in nonessentials, liberty; in all things, charity.” Such charity
(read “love”) is the essence of life. Though we are
born with the seed of love, we must cultivate it to
learn how to love. Part of such learning requires us
to let go of those things that may be trivial. In this
workshop we will explore: (1) what we have gathered
throughout our faith journey; (2) discern the
essential from the trivial; (3) reflect on concrete
steps that may help us to live according to the
hierarchy of love.
B
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
WORKSHOP
SESSIONS
GIOVANNI O. PEREZ
Giovanni O. Perez is the Coordinator for the Elementary Catechesis
for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He
has a Master of Arts in Religious Studies,
a BA in Psychology and is also a Master
Catechist. He has been a DRE for over
twenty years in two different parishes of
the archdiocese of Los Angeles. His
ministerial experience includes working
wi th y outh, the i n car c er ated,
evangelization and catechesis and
spirituality with emphasis on men’s work.
Giovanni and his wife have raised a family
of four high energy young adults.
Father Pedigo just finished serving as
Pastor at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish,
in the East Side of the city of San Jose and is beginning a new
position as Director for Projects for Peace and Justice in the
Diocese of San Jose. Currently he is the chair of the Interfaith
Council for Economics and Justice. Father Pedigo has been
awarded the 2008 Immigrant Advocate of the Year by SIREN
(Services, Immigrants, Rights and Education Network), the 2010
Director’s Award from the Human Relations
Commission of Santa Clara County, the
2013 Cesar Chavez Social Justice Award
Discipleship and the Five Thresholds
from American Muslim Voice, the 2014
of Conversion
Cesar E. Chavez Si Se Puede Award by the
Chavez Family Vision Foundation and the
In this workshop participants will learn the meaning of discipleship
NAACP 2015 “Cesar Chavez Social Justice
and what that looks like practically as a Catholic and specifically in our
Award.” He is a 2012 Rockwood Fellow for
ministries. John will be using one of the top selling Catholic books by Sherry
Immigrant Leaders in California and a 2015
ALF (American Leadership Forum) Fellow.
Weddell (Forming Intentional Disciples) to help the participants understand the
Father Pedigo holds a Bachelor of Music
Degree from San Francisco State University
and a Master of Music Degree from Indiana
University, Bloomington. Father Pedigo did
his theology studies at St. Patrick Seminary,
Menlo Park, and holds a Licentiate in
Sacred Theology from the Jesuit School of
Theology in Berkeley. Father Pedigo is
sponsored by Pflaum Publishing Group.
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Young Adult
Sessions
see pages 45-47.
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studies/data behind the entries/exits in and out of the Church and how that can
be useful in how we approach our ministries. Participants will learn: Catholic
understanding of discipleship; Five thresholds of conversion; How to form and
make disciples within our ministries; The art of discipleship.
JOHN SABLAN
John Sablan is a dynamic, engaging and inspirational speaker. By
the grace of God, John overcame multiple forms of abuse and
their effects in his life.
He is the founder of World Ablaze, an apostolate inspired by his
call to the Dominican spiritual life of the Order of Preachers. John
has a passion for reaching, teaching and preaching to all ages
with a special focus on men, marriage and family.
John has his bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems and a master’s degree in
Business Administration. He is currently working towards his master’s degree in Theology
and serves his local parish in a variety of ministries. He is a Third Order Dominican and is
currently in permanent diaconate formation for his diocese.
John’s most precious gifts are his beautiful bride Nichole and three wonderful children Brya,
Keoni and Miko.
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WORKSHOP
SESSIONS
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
C.01
God reveals his face of mercy in the Mass.
In the holy sacrifice of the altar, Christ is present in
the Eucharist. As Catholics, we believe in the true
presence and we celebrate the Mass knowing it is
the perfect prayer. Come and discover how mercy
and the Mass can include contemporary ensembles
and music, in a way that allow us to bring our gifts of
song and worship without losing the traditions of the
liturgy.
CRAIG COLSON
Craig has been a Music and Liturgy
Director in the Phoenix area for the past
20 years. Currently, Craig provides
some of the music suggestions and
writes liturgical articles in the Life Teen
liturgy resource guides. He is also a
contributor for a Musicians’ BLOG on
the Life Teen website. He has served in
the Diocese of Phoenix at many
diocesan events and is skilled in piano,
guitar, voice, percussion and drums.
Craig has just recently joined up with World Library Publications
(WLP) and has just finished recording a new EP (Extended Play)
musical recording called "I Am the Way”. Mr. Colson is
sponsored by World Library Publications.
C.02
Catechesis in a
Multicultural Parish
Parishes are living communities of faith:
ever-growing, ever-changing. This workshop will
examine the role of catechist and catechetical leader
in working in culturally diverse communities. While
this workshop will be presented in English, much of
the content will explore working with Spanishspeaking students and their parents / guardians.
SORI GOVIN
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20
Sori Govin is a Bilingual Sales Specialist
for RCL Benziger Publishing. She worked
at the Archdiocese of Atlanta as Associate
Director for Catechetical Ministry in the
Religious Education Office and has been
a Director of Religious Education at a
parish level. Sori is fully bilingual in
English and Spanish and has served for
over 20 years in catechetical ministries in
a multicultural community. She was born
in Cuba, lived and studied in Miami,
Florida, lived in Atlanta, Georgia, for over 30 years and now lives in
Miami, Florida. Mrs. Govin is sponsored by RCL Benziger.
C.03
Amoris Laetitia: A Challenge
for the Church and each
Catholic to Take Seriously
We now have Pope Francis’ response in his inspiring
Apostolic Exhortation, “Amoris Laetitia” (“The Joy of
Love”). Pope Francis is once again calling us to be an
adult church, and this workshop based entirely on
the exhortation will offer practical, pastoral insights
to guide our own family lives and those of us who
most need to hear the Pope’s rich teaching about,
and invitation to, a deeper experience of love and
family life. Reading beforehand and bringing a copy
of the document to the session is a great idea!
JIM GRANT
Jim Grant has a Master’s Degree in
Education and Pastoral Ministry from
Boston College and 35 years of
Religious Education and Ministry
Formation. Having lived in the Dominican
Republic and Israel changed forever his
approach to scripture study, interfaith
dialogue and church ministry. Happily
married with three grown children, he currently hosts and produces
two programs for KNXT-TV, the Diocese of Fresno Station. One is
“Catholic Social Teaching 101”, which each week discusses one of
the 7 basic themes of Catholic Social Doctrine. The second is
“FaithWorks” which monthly features an interview with a person
whose deep faith and personal life converge in some ministry
which enriches the lives of all of us. These and hundreds of other
programs are easily accessed at our YouTube channel, knxt.tv.
C.04
How Can my School Become
a Community of Mercy?
What programs can we set up to foster
practical ways in which Mercy can be a central part
of our school--and personal--ethos and vibe? What
programs have proven effective in other school
systems?
Defining church as “the compassion of God lived and
poured into the world.”
ROB GRANT
Rob Grant has been a part of the pastoral
scene for over 30 years as teacher and
campus minister, parish liturgist, director
of music, composer, workshop presenter,
liturgical artist, and writer.
He brings a passionate presence and
keen understanding of the theory and
practice of building and fostering the
sense of Church as a dynamic,
Incarnation-facilitating force in the world.
Co-founder and chair of the Northern California Lay Convocation,
he advocates lay empowerment and education, and serves as a
member of the Archdiocese of San Francisco Pastoral Council
His forthcoming book, Bound for Joy, brings the Sundays’ lessons
to life each day of the week.
C.05
Celebrating the
Rites of the R.C.I.A.
The R.C.I.A. is an invaluable part of the life
of any parish and celebrating the proper Rites for
Catechumens and Candidates is essential for truly
understanding the power of the R.C.I.A. This session
will explore some of the most important themes and
moments in the various stages of the R.C.I.A.
process.
See biography for Silas S. Henderson, M.T.S., listed on Session
B.06.
C.07
Mercy's Ocean: Finding
Mercy and Grace in Our Lives
Mercy and grace are at the heart of our
faith. This session will examine how we can find
pardon, peace, relief, and joy in our everyday lives by
seeking and accepting God's mercy. Through music,
scripture and reflection we will explore different
facets of this glorious gift in our lives. Participants
will be invited to contemplate the measureless
mercy that flows from the cross and how they can
reflect that mercy and grace to others.
MEL KENNEDY
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12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
WORKSHOP
SESSIONS
See biography for Mel Kennedy listed on Session B.08.
What to do When Loved
Ones Leave the Church!
(See registration book online at the
Diocese of Fresno website: www.dioceseoffresno.org
for description of workshop.)
DEACON ALEX JONES
Deacon Jones graduated from Wayne
State University in 1965 with a bachelor’s
degree in Art Education, and received a
master’s degree in Pastoral Studies from
Sacred Heart Major Seminary. He taught
in the Detroit school system for twentyeight years.
For 25 years, he was the senior minister
of two churches in the city of Detroit: Zion
Congregational Church of God in Christ,
the second oldest Pentecostal church in Michigan, and Maranatha
Christian Church, an Evangelical/Charismatic church. In March of
1998, while reading the apostolic fathers and subsequent church
history, he discovered the Church to be charismatic/liturgical,
hierarchical, and Eucharistic-centered. In light of that discovery, he
and his wife, Donna, began a two-year journey into the Catholic
Church that culminated in 54 members of his previous
congregation, including 14 members of his family, entering the
Catholic Church. They entered the R.C.I.A. process and were
welcomed into the Catholic Church in April of 2001.
Deacon Jones was ordained a Permanent Deacon in the
Archdiocese of Detroit on October 1, 2005. He has since retired
from the positions as evangelization coordinator for the
Archdiocese of Detroit and as a Pastoral Associate.
He is also the author of No Price too High! - a book chronicling his
journey into the Church.
… for all eternity [humankind]
will always be under the
merciful gaze of the Father.
C.08
A Call to Serve
Christian service is an integral part of our
Christian responsibility.
Come share what you are doing, hope to
introduce to your school community or just look for
some fresh ideas to expand Christian service
among your students and their families. After all,
this is what it means to fully respond to
discipleship, the mercy of God and to follow the
example of Jesus.
JULIE MOODY
See biography for Julie Moody listed on Session B.09. Ms. Moody
is sponsored by Pflaum Publishing Group.
C.09
Death Penalty: Those who
Mourn and Struggle
The Empty Chair - A moving and thought
provoking 42-minute film featuring four stories of
murder victims' families. This film is neither pro nor
con on the death penalty, but rather invites the
viewer into the intimate soul space of the victims’
loved ones as they struggle to cope with grief, loss,
anger, forgiveness, and justice.
SISTER MARIE FRANCIS
SCHROEPFER, C.S.J.
Sister Marie Francis Schroepfer, C.S.J.,
was born in Los Angeles, and in 1963,
entered the Los Angeles Province of the
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
She has ministered over the years as
teacher, high school business manager, and staff to the province
treasurer of her religious congregation.
In 1998, Sister moved to Bakersfield after being hired by Catholic
Charities as a Community-Building Facilitator for Kern County. She
currently ministers as the Associate Director of the Diocesan Social
Justice Ministry, specifically for the southern part of the Diocese.
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12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
C.10
Witnessing God's Mercy
through Addiction Recovery
In some way or another, we all suffer from
addiction. The lies that we tell others and ourselves
can make us oblivious to what is really keeping us
from experiencing full communion with God. Scott
discusses the various ways that addiction takes root
in our lives and offers his own experience around
alcoholism and addiction to show that freedom is
available to all through the gift of God’s mercy.
SCOTT WEEMAN
Scott Weeman was raised in Wisconsin
and attended college in New York City. At
this point, his experience around drugs
and alcohol started to spin out of control.
After a series of unconventional events,
he found himself seeking the mercy of the
Lord at age 26. Scott attributes this
reconversion to a very strong Catholic
community in San Diego where he lives. In addition, the
experience, strength, and hope shared in recovery groups helps
him stay sober from alcohol and drugs (one day at a time).
Scott is at a point where he is passionate about bringing the Good
News to people who struggle to find healing from alcoholism and
addictions. He founded a nonprofit organization, Catholic in
Recovery. The organization also helps people from all walks of life
strengthen their personal relationship with Jesus Christ through
practical application of the principles of the twelve steps. His first
book will be published by Ave Maria Press in the fall of 2017.
Having been blessed with God’s mercy through both recovery and
the sacramental life of the Catholic Church, he seeks to share the
consistent message of hope found in merging these two life-giving
graces.
WORKSHOP WILL BE GIVEN IN KOREAN.
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Finding God in All Things
신앙 안에 삶이 있고 삶 안에 신앙이 있
다. 그리스도인의 삶은 어떤 특별한 일에
서 하느님 을 만나는 것이 아니라 일상의 삶 안에
서 하느님을 만나는 삶이다. ‘
You can find faith within life and life within faith.
Christian life is not defined by finding God through
exquisite works, but rather through ordinary
instances.
REVEREND DAE JE ROBERTO CHOI, S.J.
Dae Je Roberto Choi is a Jesuit Priest
currently serving St. Agnes Catholic
Church Korean Community in Los Angeles
and has been serving since December of
2010. He is also founder of Café Ignatius,
a coffee house, which operates as a nonprofit organization with proceeds
benefitting those in need. Father Choi is a
specialty coffee instructor. He received a
Q-Grader certification from the Coffee
Quality Institute.
WORKSHOP WILL BE GIVEN IN VIETMANESE.
C.51
How to Pray and Find God
The session will explore different types of
prayers that are helpful and useful in
relating to God for young people of different ages.
Phiên họp sẽ khám phá những cách cầu nguyện hữu
ích trong đời sống tâm linh cho những người trẻ ở các
độ tuổi khác nhau.
REVEREND CHRISTOPHER NGUYEN, S.J.
Father Christopher has been the Assistant
to the Director of the Jesuit Novices of the
California Province, and a superior at
Bellarmine College Preparatory in San
Jose. He is now the vocation director for
the Society of Jesus in the West Coast
Province. He has given many preached
and directed retreats to young adults.
Cha Trung Chris đã từng làm cha trợ lý cho
cha Điều Khiển Nhà Tập của Dòng Tên
miền California, và đã từng làm cha bề trên tại Bellarmine College
Preparatory. Bây giờ cha quản lý ơn gọi cho Dòng Tên ở miền Tây
Nước Mỹ. Ngài đã giảng nhiều khóa tỉn h tâm cho giới trẻ.
WORKSHOP WILL BE GIVEN IN HMONG.
C.61
Be a Christ-like Disciple
Ua Pov Thawj Txoj Kev Ntseeg
Deacon Her will share how Christ lives
through him with the ups and downs of life’s struggles
and what it means to be an example. Deacon Her
believes that dreams do come true because he is living
proof of it, as an immigrant with God’s help.
With love, caring, sharing, and helpfulness in our
faith, Deacon Her has made a promise to serve the
Lord and became a deacon in the Catholic faith. He
hopes we can create good lives for the whole world
to see that the peace of God lives in our lives.
DEACON NAI W. HER
Deacon Nai W. Her is a permanent deacon
in the Diocese of Fresno and is part of the
Diocese of Fresno Hmong Catholic
Community Pastoral Council. He serves at
Our Lady of Victory Church in Fresno.
Deacon Her was appointed to be
Diocesan Chaplain to the Catholic Hmong
Community on June 1, 2014, by Bishop Armando Ochoa.
Nai W. Her was a refugee immigrant to the United States. In 1972
Nai Her became Catholic. He says the reason he became Catholic
was attributed to his sponsor showing him the Catholic faith. His
family was sponsored through Catholic Charities which is why he
decided to serve people in need, as Christ’s disciples would.
Deacon Her always wants to be an example to show what his life
was and how hard it is to start over in a foreign country.
Deacon Her is married with five children and recognizes how his
family is successful in the U.S. due to their challenges from Laos.
Pro-Life in a Pro-Choice
World
Our mission is to: 1. Engage our community
by presenting the pro-life position with clarity and
compassion; 2. Equip our advocates to defend the
sanctity of all human life through effective tools and
training; 3. Embrace those individuals facing an
unplanned pregnancy and those hurt by abortion.
Join us to find out the reality of abortion in our world
today. Learn what we can do to end abortion one
heart and mind at a time through pro-life apologetics
and through the way we live our lives. Being pro-life
is a verb and requires action. Come and learn what
you can do in your lives, in your church and
community to advance the pro-life cause and to help
those who have been hurt by abortion.
MARCOS ESPINOZA
Marcos Espinoza is the Communications
Director at Right to Life of Central
California and is a speaker for Justice For
All (JFA) pro-life apologetics organization.
He holds a Bachelor of Science and a
Master of Arts degree in Kinesiology from
California State University, Fresno.
Marcos has been involved in youth and
young adult ministry for over 15 years in
the Diocese of Fresno with groups like,
Theology of the Body, El Verdadero Amor
Espera (EVAE), Recollection, Jóvenes Unidos en Cristo and is a
Knight of Columbus in his home parish at St. Joachim Church in
Madera. He speaks throughout the Central Valley spreading the
pro-life message especially to our youth, teaching them many ways
they can be pro-life in their day to day lives.
"Living your sexuality along with God's Plan is one of the best ways
to be Pro-Life." -Marcos Espinoza. Mr. Espinoza is sponsored by
Right to Life of Central California.
D.02
#EpicFail:
Abstinence Edition
The pleasures of sin are for a season, the
stain however can be life altering!
Gina Felter shares her story of becoming a mom at
the age of 16 and delves into overcoming the stigma
of a presumed #epicfail. Sharing experiences of the
prevailing mercy being shown through the Church,
Gina believes that it is by God's grace that she
endured the challenging circumstances of teen
pregnancy and has come to know cleansing and
forgiveness from sin.
GINA FELTER
See biography for Gina Felter listed on Session B.04.
D.03
The Year of Mercy: How Can
Our Music Make it Real?
The Year of Mercy—how can what we sing—
and how we sing it—help move our parish into being
the Face of Mercy? Practical tools for making music
that transforms the community will be presented.
ROB GRANT
See biography for Rob Grant listed on Session C.04.
D.04
Mary:
The Model of Discipleship
This session will explore how Mary, the
Mother of Jesus, is not only an image of the Church
but how she is a model for a life of discipleship for all
Christians. Looking at the life of Mary in Scripture
and reflecting on the Church's teachings about Mary,
participants will come to see Mary's importance for
each of us today.
See biography for Silas S. Henderson, M.T.S., listed on Session
B.06.
God’s Response...
When faced with
the gravity of sin,
God responds with
the fullness of mercy.
Mercy will always
be greater than any sin,
and no one can place
limits on the love of God
who is ever ready to forgive.
WORKSHOP SESSIONS D
D.01
D
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
WORKSHOP
SESSIONS
23
D
WORKSHOP
SESSIONS
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
D.05
Marriage:
A Sacrament of Mercy
The sacrament of marriage is a vehicle of
grace for the spouses, to bring them closer to God,
as well as each other.
This presentation will reflect on how marriage is a
vehicle of mercy – of healing and reconciliation –
drawing on insights from the writings of Pope
Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, and Saint John Paul II
(particularly his catechesis on the Theology of the
Body). We will also look at ways parishes can offer
support to marriages and married couples, both
before and after the wedding, in light of the two
recent Synods on the Family, and Pope Francis’
apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia.
In liturgy, the faithful are called to full,
active, and conscious participation. What are new
ways we can help our assemblies do this? In this
workshop, Mel will explore the concept of liturgical
media art developed through a "communal cocreation" process. This topic which was the basis of
Mel's Capstone Project/Thesis paper is an up and
coming concept in Catholic worship. Participants will
learn the basic ideas and insights and actually
experience liturgical prayer using this medium.
A great presentation for liturgy planners, R.C.I.A.
coordinators, and youth leaders.
EDWARD HOPFNER
See biography for Mel Kennedy listed on Session B.08.
Ed was born in southern California, the
oldest of six children. He earned
bachelor’s and master's degrees in
chemistry before moving to Berkeley and
earning an Master of Arts Degree in
Theology from the Dominican School of
Philosophy and Theology. As a coach and
high school teacher in Seattle, Ed helped
to develop a program for underserved
students in the city schools. He has also
taught chemistry and mathematics at the
community college level, taught English in Japan while studying
Japanese, and has lived and studied Spanish in Mexico.
Since 2001, Ed has led workshops and trained teachers for the
Catherine of Siena Institute, an organization devoted to
implementing the teachings of Vatican II on the mission of the laity.
He has also led workshops in English and Spanish on lay formation
and parish governance. A popular speaker, Ed has taught classes
and conducted study groups and workshops on Saint John Paul II's
Theology of the Body, and has extensive experience in sexuality
and chastity education as well as pro-life efforts. He has been the
Director for Marriage and Family Life programs for the Archdiocese
of San Francisco since 2013; before that, he held a similar
position in the Diocese of Oakland, from 2008 – 2013. In his
spare time, he likes foreign films, red wine, the Oakland A’s and
bluegrass music.
WORKSHOP SESSIONS D
24
D.06
Open the Eyes
of My Heart
MEL KENNEDY
D.07
Missionary Disciple,
Proclaim God's
Loving Mercy!
Pope Francis opened the Year of Mercy and reminds
us that Mercy is “a wellspring of joy, serenity, and
peace; the fundamental law that dwells in the heart
of every person who looks sincerely into the eyes of
his brothers and sisters on the path of life”. In
response to the call of Pope Francis, we will share
some stories of Jesus’ mercy encounters and how we
can apply them in: our daily life, our homes, work,
community, parishes and wherever we might
encounter others.
MARIE LAWLOR
As a Maryknoll Mission Promoter located
in the San Francisco Bay Area, Marie
accompanies and fosters local
communities of missionary disciples. In
her outreach particularly to teachers and
catechists, young adults and
Hispanic parish leaders, she
is available for missionf oc u s ed pr es e nt a ti o ns ,
workshops and retreats. She is also available to
accompany groups on local and international mission
immersion trips.
...[God] desires our wellbeing
and he wants to see us
happy, full of joy,
and peaceful.
Misericordiae Vultus, Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy by
Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome, No. 7
Her formal education is in psychology, religious studies
and bilingual/bicultural studies. However, her greatest
education has come from her travels in Latin America,
the Caribbean and Europe. Ms. Lawlor is sponsored
by Maryknoll.
Communicating with the
Sacred: 10 Creative Ways
to Use Signs and Symbols
in Catechesis
Catechesis gives the opportunity to form faith in
many interesting and creative ways. Unfortunately,
most catechists only use verbal and linguistic ways
to communicate the faith. The language of
catechesis should be filled with many symbols and
signs that are a part of our Catholic tradition. In this
workshop, we will take a look at how popular
religiosity can be used in catechesis to bring out the
fullness of our faith. Practical, hands-on activities will
be discussed and shared that will be ready to use in
your faith formation program.
VICTOR VALENZUELA
Victor is a National Religion Consultant for
Bilingual Resources for William H. Sadlier,
Inc. He has presented workshops to
numerous groups both regionally and
nationally. Victor has been in ministry for
25 years including classroom teaching,
youth ministry, teacher training, and
writing and development of new
materials. He has a Bachelor of Arts from
St. Joseph Seminary in Mountain View,
California, and a Master of Arts from the
University of San Francisco. Currently, enrolled in a doctor of
ministry degree at Barry University in Miami. Born in Arizona to
parents of Mexican descent, he is fully bilingual and bicultural. He
currently lives in Alameda, California. Mr. Valenzuela is
sponsored by William H. Sadlier, Inc.
WORKSHOP WILL BE GIVEN IN KOREAN.
D.41
(See registration book online at the
Diocese of Fresno website:
www.dioceseoffresno.org for description of
topic and biography of presenter.)
WORKSHOP WILL BE GIVEN IN VIETNAMESE.
D.51
Năm Thánh Lòng Chúa
Thương Xót trong gia đình
Gia đình là ngưỡng cửa của Lòng
Thương Xót Chúa, là cánh cửa đã được mở ra để
chúng ta đón nhận tình thương và ân sủng của
Thiên Chúa. Vậy làm thế nào để gia đình là nơi
tràn đầy ân sủng, yêu thương và hạnh phúc? Làm
sao để mọi người dễ dàng đến với nhau, cùng
nhau chia sẻ niềm vui cũng như những khó khăn
đang gặp phải nơi cuộc sống trong xã hội ngày
hôm nay? Thêm vào đó còn có những khác biệt
về phong tục, văn hóa cũng đã làm cho cha mẹ và
con cái gặp thêm nhiều khó khăn trong việc đối
thoại, giáo dục, khó hòa đồng, chấp nhận và cảm
thông. Từ đó dẫn đưa đến những xung khắc,
những bất đồng, để rồi mối tương quan cha mẹ và
con cái ngày càng xa cách. Chúng ta hãy cùng
nhau chia sẻ, cùng giúp nhau tìm về nguồn hạnh
phúc mà Thiên Chúa đã ban tặng cho gia đình,
mà con cái chính là những qùa tặng mà Thiên
Chúa ban cho những đôi vợ chồng. Hãy cùng
nắm tay, hãy cùng nhau bước vào cánh cửa của
Lòng Thương Xót Chúa.
DEACON JOHN VAN TRAN
Phó Tế Trần Vân, hiện đang phục vụ tại
Giáo Xứ Saint Francis of Assisi,
Bakersfield. Trước năm 1975 từng phục
vụ trong Quân Lực Việt Nam Cộng
Hòa, binh chủng Không Quân. Tỵ nạn
đến Hoa Kỳ năm 1979. Chịu chức Phó
Tế năm 2011, ngoài công việc của Giáo
Xứ và Cộng Đoàn, thầy còn dành thời
giờ đi chia sẻ về mục vụ gia đình tại các
giáo xứ có đông giáo dân người Việt
như Giáo Phận Orange, Los Angeles
và Seattle.
Love Revealed...
...the mercy of God is not an abstract idea, but a concrete reality
with which he reveals his love as of that of a father
or a mother, moved to the very depths
out of love for their child.
Misericordiae Vultus, Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy
by Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome, No. 6
WORKSHOP SESSIONS D
D.08
D
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
WORKSHOP
SESSIONS
25
D
WORKSHOP
SESSIONS
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
WORKSHOP WILL BE GIVEN IN HMONG.
D.61
A Life of Love and Mercy/
Lub Neej Muaj Kev Hlub
Thiab Kev Khuv Leej Neeg
This workshop will reflect on living a life God calls us
to live and the life of the Martyrs in Laos.
Lub rooj cob qhia no peb yuav los kawm txog Huab
Tais Ntuj cov lus hu peb los ua peb lub neej thiab
kawm txog cov neeg lawv tau tag sim neej nyob teb
chaws Los Tsuas vim txoj kev ntseeg.
TUA YANG
Tua Yang is a New Wine Graduate of the
Diocese of Fresno School of Ministry. He
serves as the Chair for Hmong Catholic
Outreach Ministry and teaches R.C.I.A. for
the Hmong Catholics at Our Lady of
Victory Parish in Fresno. He serves the
community in various positions such as:
Hmong Catholic parish Council Vice-Chair,
KNXT-TV Hmong Catholic TV program coordinator. Tua holds a
bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Due to his extensive
experience, he is invited to speak to various Hmong communities
and retreats. Tua is happily married with five children.
Nkias Tuam Yaj yog ib tug kawm tiav New Wine los ntawm Diocese
of Fresno lub tsev kawm ntawv qhia kev ntseeg. Tam sis no nws yog
tus coj ntawm cov Outreach Ministry thiab qhia kev ntseeg RCIA rau
cov Hmoob Catholic nyob rau lub tsev teev ntuj OLV. Nws kuj tau
tuav ntau txoj hauj lwm rau lub koom txoos xws li: Tus lwm coj rau
lub koom txoos Hmoob Catholic, Tus tuav KNXT-TV Hmoob Catholic
TV Tshaj Ntuj Lus, Nkias Tuam kawm tiav Electrical Engineer thiab
tam sis no ua hauj lwm rau Schneider-Electric nyob lub nroog Clovis,
California. Tsis tas li ntawd nws kuj raug caw mus hais lus rau tej lub
koob tsheej thiab rooj sau siab. Nkias Tuam muaj txij muaj nkawm
lawm thiab yog ib leej txiv rau 5 tug me nyuam.
[The Church’s]
language
and her gestures must
transmit mercy, so as
to touch the hearts of
all people and inspire
them once more to
find the road that
leads to the Father.
Misericordiae Vultus, Bull of Indiction of the
Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy
by Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome, No. 12
The Diocese of Fresno will be…
SESIONES DE TALLERES D
26
1967
2017
Workshops are categorized by ministry and
areas of interest. Many of the workshops may
overlap in content and will be found in more
than one category.
CATECHESIS / CATEQUESIS
Los talleres están clasificados por ministerio y
área de interés. Muchos de los talleres pueden
coincidir en contenido y se encuentran en más
de una categoría.
MULTICULTURAL
A.25
B.03
C.02
D.08
A.26
B.04
C.26
D.22
D.26
C.02
SACRAMENTS / SACRAMENTOS
A.24
B.11
CHURCH / IGLESIA
B.13
D.22
C.05
D.05
C.24
C.03
D.04
C.06
D.23
SOCIAL JUSTICE / JUSTICIA SOCIAL
C.08
EVANGELIZATION / EVANGELIZACIÓN
C.09
B.07
C.23
B.10
SPIRITUALITY / ESPIRITUALIDAD
FAMILY LIFE / VIDA FAMILIAR
A.23
B.05
A.27
B.08
B.02
C.10
D.01
B.09
C.25
D.02
B.09
D.21
B.12
B.10
C.07
D.07
D.27
CATEGORIES OF WORKSHOPS / CATEGORIAS DE TALLERES
WORKSHOPS BY SUBJECT OR TOPICS
TALLERES POR TEMA O ASUNTO
D.24
TECHNOLOGY / TECNOLOGÍA
LEADERSHIP / LIDERAZGO
B.05
C.04
B.12
C.08
A.22
B.04
D.26
D.27
THEOLOGY / TEOLOGÍA
C.21
D.25
C.22
C.27
VOCATIONS / VOCACIONES
A.21
B.01
LITURGY OR MUSIC / LITURGIA O MÚSICA
B.06
C.01
D.03
C.05
D.06
D.28
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REGISTRATION FORM
Diocese of Fresno Congress 2016
Saturday, October 15, 2016
1550 North Fresno Street ♦ Fresno, California 93703
Telephone: 559-488-7474 ♦ www.dioceseoffresno.org/congress
The Face of Mercy
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CONGRESO 2016
EL CENTRO DE CONVENCIONES
DE VISALIA
El Centro de Convenciones de
Visalia ofrece 114,000 pies
cuadrados de hermoso espacio y a
la vez flexible para reuniones y
convenciones, y está adyacente al
lujoso Hotel Marriott.
¡Todos a bordo! Relájese y disfrute
de la vista panorámica rural del
valle de California mientras viaja por
tren. Profesionistas pueden disfrutar
de Custom Class que ofrece espacio
extra para sus piernas, periódico del
día y bebida. El California Corridor/
San Joaquín corre de San
Francisco al sur de California.
Acompáñenos y relájese en su
viaje a Visalia. Llame
1-800-USA-RAIL o visite:
www.amtrak.com para hacer
sus planes.
DIRECCIONES SI MANEJA
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
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
De la Autopista Estatal 99 o del
Aeropuerto de Visalia Tome la
Autopista Estatal 198 al Este.
Tome la Salida al Centro de
Visalia (Aproximadamente 7
millas).
Manténgase en el carril izquierdo
de la lateral (Avenida Noble).
ESTACIONAMIENTO
Viaje hasta el tercer semáforo
(Calle Court). Dé vuelta a la
izquierda en la Court y tome el
carril derecho.
El Centro de Convenciones de
Visalia ofrece estacionamiento
gratuito para nuestro evento
en los estacionamientos
alrededor del Centro de
Convenciones.
Viaje en la calle Court hasta el
Segundo semáforo (Avenida
Acequia), dé vuelta a la derecha
y el Centro de Convenciones está
en el lado Sur.
Estacionamiento gratuito está
disponible en los lados Norte y
Este.
DISTANCIA AL CENTRO DE
CONVENCIONES
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AMTRAK
San Diego
San Francisco
Sacramento
Los Ángeles
Bakersfield
Fresno
5 horas
4.5 horas
3.5 horas
3 horas
1 hora, 15 minutos
45 minutos
POR AVIÓN
A sólo 45 minutos al norte del Centro de
Convenciones de Visalia, El Aeropuerto
Internacional Yosemite de Fresno proveerá
transportación práctica.
ALIMENTOS
Caja de almuerzo servida con
un sándwich, galleta, bolsa de
papitas, y refresco, puede ser
ordenada por $8.50 en su
forma de inscripción hasta el
6 de Septiembre. Puestos de
Comida estarán disponibles a
las 7:00 am en el Centro de Convenciones, y
negocios alrededor a corta distancia ofrecerán
una variedad de opciones para comer.
NIÑOS
No se permitirán niños menores de 14 años en
el Centro de Convenciones. Jóvenes de 14 a 18
años tendrán que ser acompañados por sus
padres o tutores en todo momento y portar su
gafete de inscripción.
POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA QUE NO
TENDREMOS HOSPITALIDAD GRATIS EN LA
MAÑANA AFUERA DEL CENTRO DE
CONVENCIONES.
Sábado, 15 de Octubre del 2016
8:00 AM — 5:15 PM
DÍA JUVENIL:
Domingo, 16 de Octubre del 2016
9:00 AM — 4:30 PM
HORA
EVENTO
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Inscripciones y Exhibiciones
8:00 AM – 8:20 AM
Oración Matutina y Bienvenida
8:20 AM – 8:40 AM
Descanso y Exhibiciones
8:40 AM – 9:45 AM
8:40 AM – 9:55 AM
Conferencia Principal en Inglés
Talleres Sesión A en Español
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
10:15 AM – 11:20 AM
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Conferencia Principal en Español
Talleres Sesión B en Inglés
11:20 AM – 12:45 PM
Almuerzo y Exhibiciones
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Talleres Sesión C (todos)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Talleres Sesión D (todos)
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Descanso y Exhibiciones (Las Exhibiciones se cierran a las 4:00 PM)
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Celebración Eucarística
HOSPEDAJE
Las tarifas especiales de alojamiento han sido negociadas con los hoteles. Por favor llame
directamente al hotel y mencione el código de descuento.
Comfort Suites Downtown
210 East Acequia Avenue
(559) 738-1700
www.comfortsuitesvisalia.com
Ubicación al Cruzar la Calle
Tarifa Reducida: $89
Código de Descuento: Diocese of Fresno
Visalia Marriott Hotel
300 South Court Street
(559) 636-1111
www.marriott.com/vismc
Pegado al Centro de Convenciones
Tarifa Reducida: $102
Código de Descuento: Diocese of Fresno
CONGRESO 2016
CONGRESO:
HORARIO DE
LOS EVENTOS
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CONGRESO 2016
INSCRIPCIONES
Las inscripciones para el Congreso se inician en
Julio 2016. Inscripciones Anticipadas serán
aceptadas hasta el 6 de Septiembre, 2016, por
correo postal o internet, pagando con cheque o
tarjeta de crédito. Los gafetes se enviarán por
correo postal a quienes se registren antes del 6 de
Septiembre, 2016.
INSCRIPCIÓN ADELANTADA
Después del 6 de Septiembre, 2016, las
inscripciones serán aceptadas solamente por
teléfono o por internet, y deberán recibirse el 7 de
Octubre, 2016. NO SE ACEPTARAN
INSCRIPCIONES ENVIADAS POR FAX. Aquellas
personas que se inscriban después del 6 de
Septiembre, 2016, necesitarán recoger sus
gafetes el día del evento; por favor hagan planes
para llegar temprano.
INSCRIPCIÓN REGULAR
En todo momento...Todos los participantes del
Congreso deberán usar sus gafetes,
especialmente al entrar en las sesiones de los
talleres. Las personas en la puerta verificarán su
gafete a la entrada de cada taller para asegurarse
que usted esta en la sesión correcta. A nadie se le
permitirá entrar a la sesión al menos que esa
sesión aparezca en su gafete. El remplazo de su
gafete tendrá un costo de $10.00.
$30
Termina el 6 de Septiembre, 2016.
Regístrate por Internet o Correo Postal.
NO SE ACEPTAN REGISTRACIONES POR FAX.
Pagos: Cheque o Tarjeta de Crédito por Internet
$40
Del 7 de Septiembre, 2016,
al 7 de Octubre, 2016.
Por internet o por Teléfono
NO SE ACEPTAN INSCRIPCIONES POR FAX.
Cheque o Tarjeta de Crédito por Internet
ULTIMO DÍA PARA CANCELACIONES
No habrá reembolsos después del día 7 de
Septiembre, 2016
NO SE ACEPTAN INSCRIPCIONES
Del 8 de Octubre, 2016,
al 14 de Octubre, 2016.
INSCRIPCIONES DURANTE
EL CONGRESO
$40
El Congreso es un evento para adultos, por esa
razón no se admiten menores de 14 años. Jóvenes
15 de Octubre, 2016.
de 14 a 18 años son bienvenidos a asistir sólo
En Persona: Cheque o Efectivo
como participantes registrados, y acompañados
por uno de sus padres u otro adulto
autorizado como chaperón.
CANCELACIÓN / REEMBOLSO / POLITICAS DE PAGO:
Debido a los lineamientos diocesanos
de Ambiente Seguro ningún menor
podrá estar en un taller o área de
exhibidores sin ser acompañado por su
padre/madre, un adulto o tutor.
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Para información en Español sobre el
Día Juvenil, por favor vea la página 48.
Todas las cancelaciones tendrán un cargo de procesamiento
de $5.00. Todas las solicitudes de cancelación o reembolsos
deberán ser por escrito y recibirse antes del 6 de Septiembre. No
habrá reembolsos después de esta fecha. No habrá reembolsos
por inasistencia (“no show”).
TODOS LAS CUOTAS PENDIENTES DE PAGO deberán ser pagadas
en su totalidad el 31 de Octubre, 2016, o un cargo por pago tardío
se sumará al saldo.
LITURGIA
POR FAVOR CELEBRE CON NOSOTROS...
Oración Matutina
8:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
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Promover las Vocaciones:
Un Acto Espiritual de
Misericordia
A través de los Actos tradicionales de Misericordia
ponemos nuestra fe en acción y proclamamos el
Evangelio con hechos. En nuestro papel de fomentar
las vocaciones para el sacerdocio, la vida religiosa,
el diaconado, el matrimonio santo y el liderazgo
laico, tenemos el potencial para tocar la vida de
miles de personas. Cada persona que asistimos para
que responda al llamado de Dios puede llegar a ser
un instrumento del Amor de Dios en este mundo. En
este taller nos enfocaremos en como asistir a la
gente en el discernimiento de su llamado. Este es un
trabajo en conjunto de los padres, catequistas y
clero.
REVERENDO DAN ÁVILA
El Padre Dan Ávila es un sacerdote de
la Diócesis de Fresno. En sus 29 años
de ministerio ordenado él ha servido en
parroquias de Hanford, Hilmar, Los
Baños, Livingston, Visalia y Fresno.
Actualmente él esta pastoreando la
Parroquia de Santa Ana en Riverdale. El
Padre Dan también ha estado sirviendo
desde el año 2010 como Director
Diocesano de Vocaciones.
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Síntesis de las Obras de
Misericordia (Corporales
y Espirituales)
La Misericordia del Señor Llena la Tierra (Sal 33,7)
Respondiendo a la iniciativa del Papa de su Bula
Misericordiae Vultus, el presente tema quiere
aprovechar el acontecimiento de gracia que es
siempre un Año Santo de manera que, no sólo a
título individual, sino en todas las actividades
pastorales parroquiales y diocesanas, se le tenga
presente y dé frutos abundantes.
A
8:40 AM - 9:55 AM
SESIONES DE
TALLERES
REVERENDO JESÚS DEL ÁNGEL LEÓN, J.C.L.
El Padre Jesús Del Ángel fue ordenado
sacerdote el 13 de Mayo del 2000 en
Xalapa, Veracruz México. Apenas a los
tres meses de haber sido ordenado fue
asignado como Maestro y formador en el
Seminario Rafael Guizar Valencia en
Xalapa, Veracruz en el cual estuvo por un
periodo de cuarto años. En el 2004 por
invitación de Monseñor Juan Esquivel y el
Obispo Juan Steinbock vino a la Diócesis
de Fresno a la cual pertenece
actualmente.
El Padre Jesús además de los estudios propios del seminario de
Filosofía y Teología. Cuenta con una Licenciatura en Derecho
Canónico de la Universidad Gregoriana en Roma. Actualmente es
el Vicario Judicial Adjunto de la Diócesis y es el Pastor de la
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de las Victorias en Fresno.
El Padre Jesús se caracteriza por su forma sencilla y simple de
enseñar la doctrina cristiana y al trasmitirla utiliza mucho los
ejemplos de la vida cotidiana y el diario acontecer de nuestra vida.
La Piscología de la Tecnología
¿Se ha preguntado alguna vez que tiene de raro que lo niños, jóvenes, y el resto del mundo disfrute
de la interacción que se da a través de la tecnología digital? La preocupación no es la tecnología en
si, la preocupación es: ¿Cómo este mundo digital está formando las mentes y personalidades de los niños de
hoy y hasta que grado se ve afectado el núcleo familiar? Aunque todavía no tenemos muchas respuestas
sobre como el mundo digital esta impactando nuestras mentes, vale la pena identificar unas áreas de
preocupación. También analizaremos como sutilmente La Misericordia se va perdiendo y que podemos hacer
para ganar esta batalla. Por ejemplo, que pueden hacer los padres para guiar a sus hijos a utilizar la
tecnología con moderación y evitar una futura sociedad deshumanizada donde falta la Caridad.
JOSSIE CEJA
Jossie Ceja se graduó de la Universidad Estatal de Fresno (CSUF) en 1998 con una Maestría en Ciencias en
Consejería. Es la co-fundadora de Es-Tu-Dios, un grupo Católico bilingüe de jóvenes adultos en la Universidad
Estatal de Fresno y afiliado a la iglesia Centro Católico San Pablo Newman donde sirve como Ministro de
Eucaristía. En 2001, Jossie completo el Programa de Formador de Agentes Pastoral Juvenil de California. En el
pasado, Jossie sirvió como representante de la Diócesis de Fresno en la Región 11. Hoy en día es una Terapeuta
Familiar y ha estado trabajando por los últimos 17 años en agencias de Salud Mental con niños, familias,
jóvenes, y parejas. Actualmente, Jossie continúa apoyando a los jóvenes de Es-Tu-Dios, y presenta dos
programas en Español por la radio católica Guadalupe Radio: La Misionera 1550AM, “Buenos días Jesús y María”
y “Gotitas de Sabiduría”. También colabora con la Diócesis de Fresno en el Equipo de Trabajo de Comunicación.
SESIONES DE TALLERES A
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SESIONES DE
TALLERES
8:40 AM - 9:55 AM
A.24
Reconciliación 2.0:
El Sacramento
de la Misericordia
El Papa Francisco es conocido como el “Papa de la
Misericordia” y sus escritos y comentarios han
atraído nueva atención al Sacramento de la
Reconciliación. Este taller nos ayudará a
comprender lo que el Papa ha dicho sobre la
misericordia y como su entendimiento de la
misericordia puede ser aplicado a la celebración del
sacramento y el proceso catequético. Aprende como
fortalecer tu relación con tus estudiantes para
incrementar la asistencia y participación y como
crear mini-comunidades de sanación en tu salón de
clase y/o en grupos juveniles.
REVERENDO JON PEDIGO, S.T.L.
El Padre Jon Pedigo, S.T.L., es nativo del
Área de la Bahía. El ha estado activo en
asuntos civiles y causas de justicia social
por mas de 30 años. Desde su
ordenación para la Diócesis de San José
en 1991, el Padre Pedigo ha estado
involucrado con varias causas locales de
justicia social y diálogos interreligiosos.
El Padre Pedigo recién terminó de servir
como Pastor en la Parroquia de Nuestra
Señora de Guadalupe, en el lado Este de la ciudad de San José y
esta iniciado un nueva posición como Director de Proyectos para la
Paz y la Justicia en la Diócesis de San José. Actualmente es el
Presidente del Consejo Interreligioso de Economía y Justicia en la
Diócesis de San José. El Padre Pedigo ha sido galardonado en el
año 2008 como Defensor de los Inmigrantes del Año por SIREN
(Servicios, Inmigrantes, Derechos, y Red de Educación), Premio del
Director 2010 por Comisión de Relaciones Humanas del Condado
de Santa Clara, Pemio de Justicia 2013 César Chávez por la Voz
Musulmana Americana, Premio César E. Chávez Si Se Puede 2014
por la Fundación Visión Familia Chávez y NAACP Premio Justicia
Social César Chávez 2015. El es un miembro de Rockwood 2012
para Líderes Inmigrantes en California y miembro 2015 de ALF
(Foro de Liderazgo Americano) Fellow.
SESIONES DE TALLERES A
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El Padre Pedigo tiene una Licenciatura en Música de la
Universidad Estatal de San Francisco y una Maestría en Música de
la Universidad de Indiana, Bloomington. El Padre Pedigo realizó
sus estudios de Teología en el Seminario de San Patricio, Menlo
Park y tiene una Licenciatura en Teología Sagrada de la Escuela
Jesuita de Teología en Berkeley. Padre Pedigo esta
patrocinado por Pflaum Publishing Group.
A.25
¿Catequista Compartiendo
la Misericordia de Jesús?
Siendo Catequista tenemos la misión de
llevar el mensaje de salvación a los niños, a los
jóvenes y a los adultos. Como miembros
comprometidos con nuestra Santa madre la Iglesia
podemos llevar el mensaje misericordioso de
nuestro Señor Jesucristo especialmente en este año
de la misericordia en el que el Papa Francisco nos
recuerda que nuestro padre Dios no consuela, nos
perdona y nos llena de esperanza.
Si eres catequista o te gustaría ser uno, si eres líder
o miembro activo de un grupo parroquial o si
simplemente quieres enriquecer tu Fe. Este taller es
para ti. En el aprenderemos juntos nuevas ideas,
formas, y dinámicas para enriquecer nuestras
reuniones. Ven, te esperamos.
FRANCISCO RODRÍGUEZ
Por los últimos 31 años, Francisco
Rodríguez ha estado involucrado en el
ministerio para jóvenes y adultos en la
Parroquia de San Pedro en San Pedro,
California. Con la ayuda del P. Claudio
empezaron un grupo de jóvenes en el año
1985 que todavía sigue activo. Francisco
es el encargado del programa de la
Confirmación desde hace 15 años; y es
también el coordinador del programa de
Retiros de la Parroquia para Adultos,
Jóvenes, Parejas, Adolecentes y de preparación para recibir la
Confirmación en inglés y en español desde el año 1990. También
es fundador de La Cruz T-Shirts. Un ministerio que busca
evangelizar sin palabras. (Aprende – Vive – Comparte – Viste tu
Fe) Camisetas con mensajes Católicos.

Temas para
Jóvenes Adultos
ver páginas 45-47.

La misión que Jesús ha recibido del Padre
ha sido la de revelar el misterio
del amor divino en plenitud.
Misericordiae Vultus, Bula de Convocación del Jubileo Extraordinario de la Misericordia por Papa Francisco, Obispo de Roma, No. 8
Cinco Maneras para
Incorporar a los Padres de
Familia en la Catequesis
“Los padres son los primeros responsables de la
educación de sus hijos.” (CCC 2223). Como
catequistas se nos olvida lo que el Catecismo de la
iglesia Católica nos dice claramente que la formación
en la fe esta situada en el hogar. En este taller se
presentarán cinco ideas para fomentar, crecer y
apoyar la catequesis en el hogar. Ideas y
manualidades creativas serán parte de la
conversación. La meta de este taller es de equipar a
los catequistas para que luego ellos puedan
fortalecer la catequesis en nuestras casas.
VICTOR VALENZUELA
Victor es consultor bilingüe a nivel
nacional de William H. Sadlier, Inc. Por
más de 25 años ha estado trabajando en
el ministerio hispano. Ha sido maestro de
secundaria y ha colaborado en diversos
ministerios parroquiales incluyendo
pastoral juvenil y educación religiosa,
donde tiene una gran experiencia
preparando materiales. Terminó sus
estudios superiores en el seminario St.
Joseph en Mountain View, California, y
tiene dos años de teología cursados en el seminario San Patricio.
También tiene su maestría en educación religiosa de la Universidad
de San Francisco. Actualmente esta matriculado en un programa
para el doctorado en teología en Barry University en Miami. Nació
en Arizona de padres mexicanos, ha vivido la mayor parte de su
vida en el área de la bahía. Actualmente vive en Alameda,
California. El Señor Valenzuela esta patrocinado por William
H. Sadlier, Inc.
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Formando Adultos como
Misioneros y Discípulos
¿De que forma podemos ser misioneros
y discípulos de acuerdo al rostro del Padre?
Efesios 2:4.
¡Ven y lo descubriremos juntos!
LUPITA VITAL
Lupita Vital es de Jalisco, México. Ella
tiene una gran experiencia en el ramo de
la Catequesis, ha trabajado en este
ministerio por los últimos 25 años. Las
diócesis en las que ha servido son las de
Tabasco, Guadalajara, y San José, en
California.
Lupita tiene diplomas de la Escuela
Catequística Diocesana y el Instituto
Bíblico Católico de Guadalajara, Jalisco,
México. Además obtuvo un Diploma en Teología de la Universidad
de Notre Dame, Indiana y de la Escuela Jesuita de Teología en
Berkeley, California. Tiene un Certificado en Especialización en la
Vida Pastoral, de la Universidad de Loyola en New Orleans. En el
año 2005 obtuvo su Maestría en Catequesis de la Universidad de
Santa Clara, en Santa Clara, California. En 2007, la Santa Sede la
distinguió con la cruz Pro Ecclesia et Pontífice. Actualmente es la
Directora del Apostolado Hispano para la Diócesis de San José,
California. En el año 2014 le otorgaron el premio “Allan Figueroa
Deck, SJ” por una sobresaliente contribución a la Teología Hispana
y a la Formación en el Liderazgo ministerial del Instituto Hispano
de Berkeley y la Universidad de Santa Clara. Actualmente es la
Directora del Apostolado Hispano en la Diócesis de San José, en
California. Ella ha escrito y publicado reflexiones llamadas Un
Nuevo Comienzo para Adviento y Navidad y para Cuaresma y
Pascua en la Editorial Liguori. Este año saldrá el libro de la
editorial Loyola Press, Un Año Lleno de Gracia 2016.
SESIONES DE
TALLERES
CONFERENCIA PRINCIPAL EN ESPAÑOL:
La Misericordia y el Quinto Encuentro
Patty Jiménez y José Antonio Medina
B
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
A.26
A
8:40 AM - 9:55 AM
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SESIONES DE
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12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
C.21
Los Laicos Testigos de la
Misericordia
“[En] el contexto del Año de la Misericordia,
es bueno que tomemos conciencia de que el
anuncio de la misericordia de Dios forma parte de
esa misión, en la que los fieles laicos tienen mucho
que aportar.”
“Uno de los grandes retos del laicado, en este año,
es tomar conciencia de las obras de misericordia en
su apostolado y potenciarlas con decisión. (…)
Camino común y privilegiado para despertar
conciencias, huir de la indiferencia ante las
necesidades de nuestros hermanos y adentrarnos
en el corazón del Evangelio, donde siempre
descubrimos a los débiles y a los pequeños como los
principales destinatarios de la misericordia de Dios
(cf. MV 15)”.
REVERENDO JESÚS DEL ÁNGEL LEÓN, J.C.L.
Ver biografía publicada del Reverendo Jesús del Ángel en la Sesión
A.23.
C.22
Discípulo Misionero,
Proclama el Amor
Misericordioso de Dios
El Papa Francisco al abrir el año de la Misericordia
nos dijo que la Misericordia es “la fuente de la
alegría, serenidad y de paz; es la ley fundamental
que habita en el corazón de cada persona cuando
mira con ojos sinceros al hermano que encuentra en
el camino de la vida”. Usando el llamado del Papa
Francisco compartiremos algunos encuentros de
Jesús compartiendo la Misericordia del Padre y
cómo podemos aplicarlas en: nuestro diario vivir, en
nuestros hogares, trabajo, comunidad parroquial o
en cualquier lugar donde nos encontremos.
SESIONES DE TALLERES C
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DIÁCANO GUSTAVO ESCRUCERÍA
Gustavo A. Escrucería es un Promotor de
la Misión Maryknoll y un Diácono de la
Diócesis de Oakland, California. El
ministra en la Parroquia de San
Buenaventura en Concord, California. El
Diácono Gustavo ha estado trabajando
con la Comunidad Hispana por más de 25
años compartiendo la Palabra de Dios a
través de los talleres. El está disponible
para presentaciones enfocadas en la
misión y retiros en Ingles y Español en
todo Estados Unidos.
Maryknoll ha tenido una positiva y continua relación con la
Diócesis de Fresno. Esperamos continuar compartiendo la
experiencia de misión de Maryknoll en el Congreso de Fresno.
Diácano Escrucería esta patrocinado por Maryknoll.
C.23
El Tráfico Humano
es Problema de Todos
El tráfico humano, conocido también como
La Trata de Personas, es la segunda empresa ilegal
más grande y de más rápido crecimiento en Los
Ángeles. Sin embargo, dada la rapidez con que está
creciendo, la trata de personas muy bien podría
superar el tráfico de drogas en tamaño en unos
pocos años y los que están en riesgo son los niños.
De acuerdo con el Centro de Niños Desaparecidos y
Explotados, más de 100,000 niños menores de 18
años son víctimas de la trata de personas en EE.UU.
contrariamente a la creencia popular, el 70% de
estos niños son ciudadanos americanos.
Los niños y adolescentes en nuestra comunidad
necesitan nuestra ayuda y protección. En este taller
daré información sobre lo que nosotros podemos
hacer para luchar contra la trata de personas e
incluiré información sobre cómo proteger a nuestros
propios hijos. Teniendo en cuenta que la edad
promedio en que los niños son traficados es de 8-12
años y lo inteligente que estos criminales son para
engañar a los niños, es importante que todos nos
eduquemos en el tema.
ANA L. GÓMEZ
Ana L. Gómez es originaria de Guatemala.
Ella y su esposo, Carlos, tiene una
hermosa familia de cuatro estudiantes
universitarios. Ana es una catequista
principal de la Arquidiócesis de Los
Ángeles. También es voluntaria como
catequista de confirmación en su
Parroquia de San Antonio en Long Beach.
Ella ha estado involucrada en el tema de
la trata de personas desde hace más de
cu a tr o a ño s. An a h a hec ho
presentaciones en diversas parroquias en el condado de Los
Ángeles; ha sido presentadora en los Congresos regionales y
también en el Simposio de la escuela secundaria de Hamilton en
Long Beach. Uno de sus objetivos, es crear conciencia y educación
en la comunidad latina, centrándose especialmente en la familia,
sobre cómo combatir y proteger a nuestros niños de la trata de
persona.
Jesús pide
también
perdonar y dar.
Misericordiae Vultus, Bula de Convocación del Jubileo
Extraordinario de la Misericordia por Papa Francisco, Obispo
de Roma, No. 14
Matrimonio:
Un Sacramento de
la Misericordia
Dios es amor y nosotros – creados a Imagen y
semejanza de Dios – somos creados por amor, para
amar y ser amados. Desafortunadamente, por el
Pecado Original, en ocasiones nos parece difícil
amar como deberíamos (y como verdaderamente
queremos). La Iglesia y sus sacramentos fueron
instituidos por Cristo para darnos gracia – la
habilidad para amar de manera que no podríamos
nosotros mismos.
En particular, el sacramento del matrimonio es un
vehículo de gracia para los esposos, para traerlos
más cerca de Dios, así como también a cada uno.
En esta presentación se reflexionará sobre como el
matrimonio es un vehículo de misericordia – de
sanación y reconciliación – partiendo de ideas de los
escritos del Papa Francisco, Papa Benedicto XVI, y
San Juan Pablo II, particularmente su catequesis
sobre Teología del Cuerpo. También veremos la
manera en que las parroquias pueden apoyar
matrimonios y parejas casadas, los dos antes y
después del matrimonio, a la luz de los dos recientes
Sínodos de la Familia, y la Exhortación Apostólica del
Papa Francisco La Alegría del Amor.
ED HOPFNER
Ed nació en el sur de California y es el
mayor de seis hermanos. El obtuvo una
licenciatura y una maestría en Química
antes de mudarse a Berkeley y obtener
una maestría en Teología de la Escuela
Dominicana de Filosofía y Teología. Como
maestro y entrenador de la preparatoria
en Seattle, Ed ayudó a desarrollar un
programa para estudiantes desatendidos
en las escuelas de la ciudad. Ha
enseñado química y matemáticas a nivel
de colegio comunitario, Ingles en Japón mientras estudiaba
Japonés, y ha vivido y estudiado Español en México.
Desde el año 2001, Ed ha dirigido talleres y ha entrenado
maestros para el Instituto Catalina de Siena, una organización
devota a implementar las enseñanzas del Concilio Vaticano II en la
misión del laicado. También ha dirigido talleres en Ingles y Español
sobre formación para laicos y el gobierno en las parroquias. Un
presentador popular, Ed ha enseñado clases y dirigido grupos de
estudio y talleres sobre la Teología del Cuerpo de San Juan Pablo
II, y tiene una amplia experiencia en sexualidad y educación sobre
castidad así como también sobre esfuerzos pro-vida. Ha sido
Director de Programas de Matrimonio y Vida Familiar para la
Arquidiócesis de San Francisco desde 2013; antes de eso, el tuvo
una posición similar en la Diócesis de Oakland, desde el año 2008
al 2013. En su tiempo libre, él disfruta las películas extranjeras, el
vino tinto, los juegos de Oakland A’s y la música bluegrass.
C.25
¿Por qué nos Angustiamos
y Deprimimos?
¿Si el Año de la Misericordia es la
Salvación, por qué nos angustiamos y deprimimos?
La Ansiedad y depresión flagelo de la sociedad
moderna afecta a algunos quienes en su
desesperación buscan alivio usando remedios
equivocados incluso pecaminosos consultando
personas cuyo remedio lastima a la persona y
ofende a Dios. Este taller, ofrece puntos claves para
manejarlas conforme a la voluntad de Dios y la
asistencia de la ciencia de la conducta. Dios nos
quiere como hijos(a) alegres y amorosos para vivir
desde ahora su Reino.
DOCTOR GABRIEL Y MARINA MARTÍNEZ
Dr. Gabriel Martínez es un
psicólogo jubilado después de
trabajar en el campo de la
salud
mental
por
aproximadamente 40 años.
Obtuvo la maestría en
consejería en la Universidad
de Loyola Marymount y el
doctorado en educación en la
Universidad de San Francisco,
dos universidades Jesuitas en
California. Estudio francés en
Paris, Francia. Es autor de
varios libros sobre la familia. Marina A. Martínez es graduada de la
Universidad Estatal de Fresno en Psicología con especialidad en
Gerontología. El Dr. Gabriel y Marina fundaron el programa Apoyo
Familiar Cristiano, un programa pragmático bajo la dimensión
cultural, espiritual y humanística que colabora con la Iglesia
Católica Romana a asistir a las parejas, familias y juventud a
identificar sus talentos a fin de desarrollarlos y aplicarlos cada día
de sus vidas y vivir el Evangelio de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo en el
seno familiar.
En la misericordia
tenemos la prueba
de cómo Dios ama.
Él da todo de sí mismo,
por siempre,
gratuitamente y
sin pedir nada
a cambio.
Misericordiae Vultus, Bula de Convocación del
Jubileo Extraordinario de la Misericordia por
Papa Francisco, Obispo de Roma, No. 14
SESIONES DE TALLERES C
C.24
C
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
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12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
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C.26
La Palabra de Dios es el
Corazón de la Catequesis
El Concilio Vaticano II en la Constitución
Dogmática Dei Verbum, el Sínodo de los Obispos del
año 2012 y la reciente exhortación apostólica
Evangelii Gaudium del papa Francisco nos explican
la importancia de la Sagrada Escritura en todas las
acciones de la Iglesia especialmente en la
catequesis y en la predicación. En este taller
explicaremos estos documentos que nos muestran
cómo incluir la Palabra de Dios en nuestros
ministerios. Además ofreceremos recursos y
materiales para hacerlo posible de modo especial en
la catequesis.
José Antonio Medina obtuvo su
doctorado en Teología por la Universidad
Pontificia de Salamanca, España. Es
profesor en diversos institutos de
formación superior de California y
Nevada. 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,
entre otros. Actualmente es consultor
para la Conferencia de Obispos de California y Director de la
Oficina de Formación Continua de los Sacerdotes en la Diócesis de
San Bernardino y es miembro de la facultad de Loyola Marymount
University, University Extension.
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
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C.27
El Papel de los Laicos, como
Discípulos Misioneros en el
Año de la Misericordia
En este taller analizaremos lo que nos dice el Papa
Francisco del rol de los laicos en la Iglesia Católica.
Veremos también, el cómo nuestro bautismo nos
compromete al discipulado cristiano, como camino
para conocer y seguir a Jesús. ¿Cuál es nuestro
compromiso?
Basados en los documentos del Concilio Vaticano II y
de Aparecida. ¡Te espero no faltes!
LUPITA VITAL
Ver biografía publicada de Lupita Vital en la Sesión A.27.
Abramos nuestros ojos
para mirar las miserias
del mundo,...
de Roma, No. 15
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D.21
Evangelizar el Mundo Despiadado de los Padres de Familia
El mundo de los padres está lleno de reuniones obligatorias en la vida de los niños. Cuando la
formación de la fe llega a convertirse en otra prioridad que los padres y los niños deben cumplir,
sólo estamos creando un mundo despiadado para los padres de familia.
En este taller desarrollaremos maneras para hacer que nuestros esfuerzos de formación en la fe sean
verdaderos momentos de evangelización. Cuando eliminamos las obligaciones imperativas y las remplazamos
con momentos de formación en la fe en servicio de la familia, nos convertimos en el rostro de la misericordia
en el mundo sin piedad de ser padres de familia.
SKIP BACON
Skip Bacon tiene más de 12 años de experiencia sirviendo como líder catequético en la iglesia. Obtuvo una
maestría en Teología de la Universidad de Nuestra Señora (Notre Dame) y ha servido como líder en el ministerio
Hispano en las diócesis del área de Chicago por casi diez años. Actualmente Skip sirve como Directora de
Formación en la Fe y maestra de religión de Octavo grado en la parroquia y escuela de San Francisco de Assisi
en Sacramento, California. Ella también sirve como consultora para Our Sunday Visitor. La Señora Bacon está
patrocinada por Our Sunday Visitor.
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Theresa Sinclair
EMAIL
PHONE
[email protected]
650-532-3159
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2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
D.22
Catequesis en Una
Parroquia Multicultural
Las Parroquias son comunidades vivientes
de fe: creciente, cambiante. Este taller examinará el
papel de los catequistas y el líder catequético al
trabajar en comunidades culturalmente diversas. A
pesar de que este taller será presentado en español,
el contenido explorará el trabajar con estudiantes y
sus padres, de ambas culturas, anglo e hispana.
SORI GOVIN
Sori Govin es una represéntate de ventas
y asesora bilingüe para la editorial RCL
Benziger. Ella trabajó en la arquidiócesis
de Atlanta como subdirectora para la
catequesis y ha sido directora de
educación religiosa al nivel parroquial.
Sori ha trabajado por más de 20 años
en la catequesis y comunidades
multiculturales. Ella es nacida en Cuba,
vivió en Atlanta, Georgia por 30 años
y actualmente vive en Miami, Florida.
La Señora Govin esta patrocinada por RCL Benziger.
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Amoris Laetitia:
Un Desafío para la Iglesia
y Cada Católico
Esta Exhortación Apostólica del Papa es un
instrumento perfecto para guiar las parroquias,
vicariatos, y la diócesis entera para llegar a ser “un
hospital del campo…con atención y cuidado para los
más débiles de sus niños, quienes muestran señales
de un amor herido y preocupado” (A.L. #291) El
Papa Francisco de nuevo nos llama a ser una iglesia
adulta, y este taller basado en la Exhortación
ofrecerá ideas prácticas y pastorales para guiar
nuestras vidas familiares y para los que más
necesitan escuchar la rica enseñanza papal, y su
invitación a una experiencia de amor y vida familiar
más rica. ¡Será buena idea leer el documento con
anterioridad y traerlo a nuestra sesión!
JIM GRANT
Jim Grant tiene una maestría en
Educación y Ministerio Pastoral del
Colegio de Boston, y 35 años de
experiencia en Educación Religiosa y
Formación para el Ministerio.
Habiendo vivido en La República
Dominicana por tres años y en Israel
por un año, cambio para siempre su
enfoque al estudio de la Escritura, diálogo
interreligioso y ministerio de la iglesia.
Felizmente casado con tres hijos adultos,
él actualmente presenta y produce dos programas para KNXTTV, en la estación de la Diócesis de Fresno. Uno es “Justicia Social
Católica 101” en que se discuten los 7 temas básicos de la
doctrina social de la Iglesia. El segundo es “FaithWorks”, una
entrevista mensual con ministros y artistas pastorales.
D.24
Familia Verdadero Rostro
de la Misericordia
¿Entonces por qué me quejo? ¿Por qué
sufro? ¿Por qué me divorcio?
Preguntas como estas, son pronunciadas por
algunas familias agobiadas por los problemas
de la vida diaria. Es el mismo lamento de Habacuc
quien supo quejarse directamente con Dios en vez
de quejarse como nosotros lo hacemos con el
esposo(a), o los hijos e hijas erróneamente. El Señor
en este año de la Misericordia nos pide que nos
amemos los unos y los otros, y reservemos nuestros
lamentos para Él en el momento de oración
consciente del diario vivir. Si aprendemos a
quejarnos con Dios aprenderemos a comportarnos
amorosamente con nuestra familia y los demás.
DOCTOR GABRIEL Y MARINA MARTÍNEZ
Ver biografía publicada del Doctor Gabriel y Marina Martínez en la
Sesión C.25.
D.25
El Magisterio del
Papa Francisco
En este taller haremos una revisión de los
temas fundamentales de los recientes documentos
escritos por el papa Francisco, conoceremos cuáles
son los principios teológicos en los que se
fundamentan y cómo volverlos parte de nuestra
vida. De modo especial estudiaremos su llamado a
reconocer a nuestro Dios como Padre de
Misericordia y a vivir como discípulos misioneros.
Ver biografía publicada del Doctor José Antonio Medina en la
Sesión C.26.
...estamos llamados a
vivir de misericordia,
porque a nosotros en
primer lugar
se nos ha aplicado
misericordia.
Extraordinario de la Misericordia por Papa Francisco,
Obispo de Roma, No. 9
D.26
Catequesis: Fuera de la
Caja y Desconectada
¿Sin Internet? ¡No hay problema! La
Tecnología es genial pero algunas veces
simplemente no tenemos acceso a ella. En este
taller descubriremos la creatividad con poca o sin
tecnología, las ideas con las cuales nosotros
podemos entregar sesiones catequéticas
enriquecidas y dinámicas sin usar ningún tipo de
tecnología, solo buena creatividad a la antigua, para
ayudar a los niños a encontrar a Dios en todas las
cosas.
ROSA MOSICH
Rosa ha estado involucrada en el
ministerio de educación religiosa por más
de 15 años como Catequista, Directora
de Formación en la Fe, y Voluntaria.
Partiendo de su experiencia en el
Ministerio, ella combina experiencia
práctica, creatividad, y entusiasmo
motivacional para animar a aquellos
llamados al ministerio para pensar fuera
de la caja y expandir su alcance más allá
del “salón de clase”.
Rosa es madre de una hija pre-adolescente, con fluidez en
español, y actualmente sirve como Consultora Educacional para
Loyola Press. La Señora Mosich esta patrocinada por Loyola
Press.
D.28
Alaba a Dios con
un Cántico Nuevo
¡Aleluya! Canten al Señor un canto nuevo,
resuene Su alabanza en la asamblea de los fieles…
Celebrad su Nombre con danzas; cantadle con el
tambor y la cítara.” Salmo 149: 1,3
La música es una de las formas más profundas en
las que damos voz a nuestra alabanza, a través del
tiempo y en diferentes géneros musicales, todo para
Dios. En este taller aprenderás nuevos ritmos que
aplicaremos a cánticos ya conocidos, nuevos
innovadores arreglos a himnos tradicionales y
compartiremos nuevas alabanzas que podrás utilizar
en los diferentes tiempos del año litúrgico.
D
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
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COCO VELOZ
Coco Veloz ha sido músico pastoralista y
compositora por 28 años. Ella trabaja
actualmente en la parroquia de Nuestra
Señora de la Paz, como directora del coro
de niños en la parroquia, así como
cantora e instrumentista en diferentes
actividades parroquiales y
organizaciones, como el ministerio El
Sembrador Nueva Evangelización (ESNE).
También, Coco se desempeña como
presentadora de talleres de formación en
la fe para la Renovación Carismática en la Diócesis de Orange, así
como en otros estados: Alaska, Texas y Carolina del Norte.
D.27
Un Camino Mejor:
La Jerarquía del Amor
Parte de nuestro crecer significa darnos cuenta en lo
que es principal, secundario y sin importancia para la vida. Como
decía San Agustín “en lo esencial, unidad; en lo dudoso, libertad;
y en todo, caridad.” Esa caridad (léase amor) es la esencia de la
vida. Aunque nacemos con la semilla del amor, debemos
cultivarlo para aprender a amar; y parte de ese aprendizaje exige
desprendernos de aquello que puede resultar menos importante.
En este taller exploraremos: (1) lo que hemos acumulado en
nuestro camino de fe; (2) discernir lo esencial de lo trivial; (3)
reflexionar sobre algunos pasos concretos que nos ayudarán a
vivir conforme a la jerarquía del amor.
GIOVANNI O. PÉREZ
Giovanni O. Pérez es el Coordinador de Catequesis
Primaria para la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles. Obtuvo
una Maestría en Estudios Religiosos y un Bachillerato en
Psicología así como el certificado de Maestro de
Catequistas. Fue Director de Educación Religiosa en dos
parroquias de la misma arquidiócesis por más de veinte
años. Su experiencia ministerial incluye: pastoral juvenil,
trabajo con encarcelados, evangelización, catequesis y
espiritualidad con énfasis en espiritualidad masculina.
Junto a su esposa han criado una familia de cuatro
jóvenes adultos.
Erick Infantas ha sido
músico pastoralista y
compositor por 16 años. Él
trabaja actualmente en la
parroquia de Nuestra
Señora de la Paz, como
director de coros hispanos
en la parroquia, así como
instrumentista
en
diferentes actividades
parroquiales
y
organizaciones, como el ministerio El Sembrador
Nueva Evangelización (ESNE). También, Erick se
desempeña como músico profesional para diversos
estudios de grabación en proyectos independientes
y con publicadoras como OCP (Oregon Catholic
Press) y WLP (World Library Publications).
Jesucristo es el rostro
de la misericordia
del Padre.
Misericordiae Vultus, Bula de Convocación del
Jubileo Extraordinario de la Misericordia por
Papa Francisco, Obispo de Roma, No. 1
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Inscripciones y Exhibiciones
8:00 AM – 8:20 AM
Opening Prayer and Welcome
Oración de Apertura y Bienvenida
8:20 AM – 8:40 AM
8:40 AM – 9:45 AM
8:40 AM – 9:55 AM
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
Keynote Address in English
Workshop Session A in Spanish
Conferencia Principal en Inglés
Taller Sesión A en Español
10:15 AM – 11:20 AM
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM
11:20 AM – 12:45 PM
Keynote Address in Spanish
Workshop Session B in English
Conferencia Principal en Español
Taller Sesión B en Inglés
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Session C (All)
Sesión C (Todos)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Session D (All)
(Exhibits close at 4:00 PM)
Sesión D (Todos)
(Exhibiciones se cierran a las 4:00 PM)
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Eucharistic Liturgy
2016 YOUNG ADULT TRACK / SESIONES PARA LA PASTORAL JUVENIL 8:40 AM—3:45 PM
YOUNG ADULT WORKSHOP SESSIONS
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REGISTRATION FOR YOUNG ADULT ENGLISH SESSIONS
YA.1
Keynote Speaker:
The Face of Mercy
DEACON ALEX JONES
See biography for Deacon Alex Jones, Keynote Speaker, on page
15.
YA.2
Becoming Mercy Discipleship and Service
This workshop challenges teenagers to
become voices and hands of mercy in their world. As
our world becomes increasingly fragmented, divided,
and digitized it can be hard to empathize and love
others. As we receive mercy, we are called to give it.
Teenagers are challenged to see service as an act of
mercy, forgiveness as an act of mercy, and charity as
an act of mercy - all of which happen in big and small
ways every single day. Practical examples will be
given of how to live this out most effectively and
impact fully.
JOEL STEPANEK
Joel Stepanek has been actively and
passionately involved in ministry for over
ten years. Joel is the Director of Resource
Development for Life Teen International
where he creates engaging youth ministry
resources for middle and high school
students. He received his master’s degree
in religious education with an emphasis in
youth and young adult ministry from
Fordham University. Joel loves spending
time with his wife and two children, Elijah
Daniel and Sophia Grace.
YA.3
God reveals his face of mercy in the Mass.
In the holy sacrifice of the altar, Christ is present in
the Eucharist. As Catholics, we believe in the true
presence and we celebrate the Mass knowing it is
the perfect prayer. Come and discover how mercy
and the Mass can include contemporary ensembles
and music, in a way that allow us to bring our gifts of
song and worship without losing the traditions of the
liturgy.
CRAIG COLSON
See biography for Craig Colson listed on Session C.01.
YA.4
The True Meaning
of Marriage
In this workshop John and Nichole will
discuss the true meaning of marriage contrasting the
worldly view of marriage and the teaching of the
Church. They will discuss what makes marriage a
sacrament, the roles of husband and wife and why
it's critical each live them out fully, the keys to a
successful marriage, what to avoid and how to live a
marriage that witnesses to the world of something
greater than what is seen in society.
JOHN AND NICHOLE SABLAN
John and Nichole Sablan are two of the
founding members of the Catholic
Apostolate World Ablaze, which helps
facilitate encounters with Jesus Christ
and make disciples. John and Nichole
have a powerful testimony on the many
struggles they endured as individuals and
how that spilled into their marriage and
family life and the healing they
experienced as they grew in their faith
and understanding of marriage in light of
the Church and her teachings. Leveraging their ministry
background, Nichole's work as a school psychologist and counselor
and their own 21 years of marriage and family life, the Sablans
bring Church teaching, theory, application and humor to their
sessions guaranteed to help their audience leave with a greater
understanding of marriage and tools to live a happier and holier
marriage. Their greatest joys outside of their faith and marriage are
their three precious children Brya, Keoni and Miko.
We invite Young Adults (over the age of 18) to join us
in their very own sessions. They will be offered at the
same time as our Congress sessions!
Registrations for this event are available online
beginning August 1, 2016 at www.dioceseoffresno.org.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION is from August 1, 2016
through September 8, 2016, with a price of $25.
Payment can be made by mailing a check or by
credit card online, through our online registration
form.
REGULAR REGISTRATION will begin on September 8
and will be accepted via telephone or online at a
price of $30. Regular Registration must be received
by October 2, 2016. Please do not fax your
registration form.
Along with your Early bird registration, you can order
lunch. The cost is $8.50 per lunch and includes a
sandwich, chips, cookie, and a soda or water. The
registration form allows you to select the type of
sandwich you wish.
ONSITE REGISTRATION will take place at the
Convention Center, at $30 per person. If you plan to
register onsite, please plan to arrive early, so as not
to miss the welcome and prayer!
PJ.1
Vivir Para Servir –
Juventud: El Reto
Sigue en Pie
Joven, la Misericordia es
Alegría del Corazón
PJ.3
Las realidades de nuestro mundo actual, reclaman
que nuestra generación tome seriamente partido
con los más necesitados. Basándonos en los actos
de misericordia de nuestra tradición, estaremos
reflexionando sobre la importancia de desarrollar
una pastoral de liderazgo juvenil que dé prioridad a
una espiritualidad conectada con la madre
naturaleza y al servicio de la humanidad. Joven líder
¿aceptas el reto?
“Nos conmueve la actitud de Jesús: no
escuchamos palabras de desprecio, no escuchamos
palabras de condena, sino sólo palabras de amor, de
misericordia, que invitan a la conversión”. Primer
Ángelus del papa Francisco, Plaza de San Pedro,
domingo, 17 de marzo de 2013. En este taller
reflexionaremos acerca del porqué de la importancia
de la misericordia en nuestras vidas. Según las
escrituras, lo que movía a Jesús era la misericordia.
¿Qué es lo que mueve tu vida?
GIOVANNI O. PÉREZ
COCO VELOZ
Ver biografía de Giovanni O. Pérez en la Sesión D.27.
PJ.2
Conferencia Principal:
La Misericordia y
el Quinto Encuentro
PATTY JIMÉNEZ Y JOSÉ ANTONIO MEDINA
Ver biografía de Patty Jiménez y José Antonio Medina, Conferencia
Principal, en la página 15.
Las registraciones para este evento están
disponibles a partir del 1 de Agosto, 2016 en
www.dioceseoffresno.org.
REGISTRACIÓN ADELANTADA es del 1ro del Agosto
al 8 de Septiembre por $25. El pago puede ser
hecho enviando un cheque por correo o con tarjeta
de crédito al momento de registrarse.
REGISTRACIÓN REGULAR comenzará el 8 de
Septiembre y será aceptada por teléfono o internet
(online) al precio de $30. La registración regular
debe ser recibida a más tardar el 2 de Octubre. Por
favor NO mandes tu ficha de registración por fax.
Junto con tu registración adelantada, puedes
ordenar comida. El costo es de $8.50 por comida,
que incluye un sándwich, bolsa de papitas, galleta,
un refresco o agua. La ficha de registración te
permitirá escoger el sándwich tu gusto.
LA REGISTRACIÓN DURANTE EL CONGRESO se
llevará acabo en el centro de convenciones, al
precio de $30 por persona. Si planeas registrarte el
día del evento, planea llegar temprano, para no
perderte la bienvenida y oración inicial.
Ver biografía publicada de Coco Veloz en la Sesión D.28.
ERICK INFANTAS
Ver biografía publicada de Erick Infantas en la Sesión D.28.
PJ.4
¿Como Evangelizar Usando
Los Nuevos Medios de
Comunicación?
Nuestra Tradición Católica nos dice que los nuevos
medios de comunicación son un don de Dios y una
forma de compartir el poder creador de Dios. Estas
nuevas tecnologías han cambiado la manera en la
cual nos comunicamos, como vivimos día a día, y
como evangelizamos. Ven y aprende sobre las
nuevas maneras de utilizar páginas web, blogs,
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube e Instagram.
Comprenderás cuáles son algunas de las
precauciones que debemos tomar como ministros y
seis características de los nuevos medios de
comunicación que complementan la espiritualidad
de los hispanos Católicos.
PATTY JIMÉNEZ
Ver biografía de Patty Jiménez, Conferencia Principal, en la página
15.
Queremos vivir este
Año Jubilar a la luz de la
palabra del Señor:
Misericordiosos como el Padre.
de Roma, No. 13
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Schedule subject to change by discretion of the Office of Ministries.
El programa esta sujeto a cambios a discreción de la Oficina de Ministerios.
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EVENT / EVENTO
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration, Gathering
Inscripciones, Reunión
9:00 AM – 9:40 AM
Morning Prayer and Welcome
Oración Matutina y Bienvenida
9:40 AM – 10:40 AM
Keynote I
Conferencia Principal I
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshops
Talleres
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
(Exhibits close at 3:30 PM)
(Exhibiciones cierran a las 3:30 PM)
3:20 PM – 4:20 PM
Keynote II
Conferencia Principal II
4:20 PM – 4:30 PM
Closing
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REGISTRATION
INSCRIPCIONES
Diocesan Youth Day is open to all High School Youth (9th
through 12th grade). Interested youth should contact their
Parish Youth Minister to register for this event. Only one
person per parish should be assigned the responsibility of
registration! All registration must be completed online.
El Día Juvenil Diocesano esta abierto a todos los jóvenes de
Preparatoria, (grados del 9 al 12). Jóvenes interesados
deberán contactar al Coordinador de la Pastoral Juvenil, o
inscribirse para este evento; ¡sólo a una persona por
parroquia deberá asignarse la responsabilidad de las
inscripciones! Todas las inscripciones deberán hacerse por
internet (online).
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:
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Youth Minister reads all the policies and
procedures in the Youth Day Instruction Guide
available on the Diocesan website. It is important to
read the Guide in its entirety, as some procedures
have changed.
Youth Minister registers the group online.
Youth Minister prints all forms necessary for
registration. Please see Youth Day Instruction Guide
for exact list.
Youth Minister sends by mail or by email the
following forms to the Office of Ministries: YD-A, YDB, and R-30. The remaining forms should be
retained by the Youth Minister and parish as
designated in the Youth Day Instruction Guide.
Youth Minister will receive an email confirmation
once all forms have been processed and
registration is complete. Please note that
registration will NOT be complete until ALL forms
have been turned in. If forms are not submitted by
October 5, 2016 registration may be cancelled.
COSTS:
Early Bird registration received by midnight September
15, 2016 is $20 per person. Regular registration price is
available until September 23, 2016 or until space is filled
at $25.00 per person. No new registrations will be
accepted on-site the day of the event.
Lunch is not included in the Registration cost. Lunch can
be purchased on-line at the time of registration at the
cost of $8.50 per person.
Refund available only for groups registered by September
22, 2016.
EL PROCESO DE INSCRIPCIÓN ES EL SIGUIENTE:
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El Coordinador de Pastoral Juvenil lee todas las políticas
y los procedimientos para el Día Juvenil, los cuales
fueron enviados a las parroquias. Es importante empezar
a leer el libro en su totalidad, ya que algunos
procedimientos han cambiado.
El Coordinador de Pastoral Juvenil inscribe a su grupo
por internet.
El Coordinador de Pastoral Juvenil imprime todas las
formas adjuntas a la forma de inscripción. Para una lista
exacta, por favor vea la Guía de Instrucciones para el
Día Juvenil.
El Coordinador de Pastoral Juvenil envía por correo
postal o correo electrónico todas las formas enlistadas
completas, como se detalla en la Guía de Instrucciones
del Día Juvenil enviada al Ministro de Pastoral Juvenil de
su Parroquia.
El Coordinador de Pastoral Juvenil recibirá un correo
electrónico como confirmación una vez que se hayan
entregado todas las formas y la inscripción este
completa. Tenga en cuenta que las inscripciones NO
estarán completas hasta que TODAS las formas hayan
sido entregadas. Si sus formas no son entregadas el 5
de Octubre, 2016, su inscripción será cancelada.
REGISTRATION, CHAPERONES
INSCRIPCIONES, CHAPERONES ADULTOS Y REGISTRO
COSTO:
Las inscripciones con descuento deberán ser recibidas
para la media noche del 15 de Septiembre, 2016,
$20.00 por persona. Inscripciones a precio regular están
disponibles por internet hasta el 23 de Septiembre,
2016, o hasta que el espacio se haya agotado $25.00
por persona. Nuevas inscripciones no serán aceptadas el
día del evento.
El almuerzo no está incluido en el costo de la inscripción. El
Almuerzo se puede comprar por internet al momento de
inscribirse y el costo por persona es $8.50.
Reembolso disponible solo para grupos inscritos al 22 de
Septiembre, 2016.
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ADULT CHAPERONES
CHAPERONES ADULTOS
Adults who chaperone youth must be in compliance with
the Diocesan Safe Environment Requirements.
Los adultos que acompañarán jóvenes deben cumplir con los
requisitos del Departamento de Ambiente Seguro de la
Diócesis.
Please refer to the Youth Day Instruction Guide sent to your
Parish Youth Minister or go online to the Congress Youth
Day website.
Any adult(s) driving youth to the event, that are not the
parent/guardian of a child, must also meet all
requirements as outlined in the Youth Day Instruction
Guide.
Adult Chaperones should be given instructions in case of
emergency. Each Adult Chaperone should have a means of
contacting the Youth Minister during the day in case of
emergency. Each Adult Chaperone should also have a copy
of the permission forms signed by the parents or
guardians, and a list of the youth they are supervising, with
the names and contact number of the parents or
guardians.
Por favor consulte la Guía de Instrucciones para el Día Juvenil
enviada al Ministerio Juvenil de su Parroquia o visite el Sitio Web
del Congreso y Día Juvenil.
Cualquier Adulto transportando jóvenes al evento, que no son
padres de los jóvenes, deben también cumplir con todos los
requisitos como se indica en la Guía de Instrucciones del Día
Juvenil.
Las instrucciones deben ser proporcionadas a los chaperones
adultos en caso de emergencia. Cada chaperón adulto debe
tener un medio para contactar al Coordinador de la Pastoral
Juvenil durante el día en caso de emergencia. Cada chaperón
adulto también debe tener una copia de las formas de
permiso firmadas por los padres y una lista de los jóvenes a
quienes esta supervisando, con los nombres y números de
contacto de los padres.
CHECK-IN
REGISTRO
Group leaders are encouraged to check-in for Youth Day on
Saturday, October 15, 12:00 PM—3:00 PM in the Congress
Registration area. This is highly recommended.
Líderes de grupo son motivados a hacer un “check-in” de
registro el sábado, 15 de Octubre, de la 12:00 a las 3:00 PM en
el área de registro del congreso. Esto es muy recomendado.
Check-In for groups on Sunday, October 16 is from
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The Youth Minister will present the
confirmation email, and then he or she will receive the
Workshop wristbands, lunch ticket with instructions for the
group, and any other materials or instructions for the day.
El registro va a ser de domingo 16 de Octubre de la 8:00 AM
hasta la 9:00 AM. Únicamente el Coordinador registrará al
grupo. El Coordinador de Pastoral Juvenil presentará la
confirmación del correo electrónico y en cambio él recibirá los
brazaletes de asignación a los talleres, un boleto de almuerzo
para el grupo, instrucciones, y cualquier otro material necesario
para el día.
Once the Youth Minister has completed the check-in
process, Adult chaperones will collect their Youth Day tote
bag containing the chaperone nametags, instructions, and
other items for the youth. The chaperones should put a
wristband on each participant, and then proceed to the
Exhibit Hall.
Please remember that the Marriott Hotel is still doing
regular business during Youth Day. Be respectful of noise,
and do not allow youth to enter the lobby of the Marriott
Hotel, or use the lobby bathrooms. Bathrooms are located
near the entrance of the Exhibit Hall.
Después que el Coordinador de Pastoral Juvenil ha completando
el proceso de registro, los adultos chaperones recogerán sus
bolsas del Día Juvenil que contienen los gafetes de los
chaperones, instrucciones, y brazaletes para los jóvenes. Los
chaperones deben poner un brazalete a cada participante, y
entonces avanzar a la sala de exposiciones.
Por favor recuerde que el Hotel Marriott esta operando en forma
regular durante el Día Juvenil. Sea respetuoso con el ruido, y no
permita a los jóvenes entrar al lobby del Hotel Marriott, o usar los
baños del lobby.
Los baños están localizados cerca de la entrada de la sala de
exhibiciones.
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REFUND POLICY:
POLITÍCA DE REEMBOLSO:
Refund available only for groups registered by September 22,
2016. A $5.00 per person processing fee will be charged to
those canceling their registration by September 22, 2016. No
refunds will be given after this date.
Reembolso disponible sólo para grupos inscritos al 22 de
Septiembre, 2016. Una cuota de $5.00 dólares por persona
será cobrada a aquellos que cancelen sus inscripciones al 22
de Septiembre, 2016. No se entregarán reembolsos después
de esta fecha.
JOHN SABLAN
John Sablan is a dynamic, engaging and inspirational speaker. By the grace of God, John
overcame multiple forms of abuse and their effects in his life. He is the founder of World
Ablaze, where the mission is to help make disciples of Jesus Christ by engaging the world with
the fire of God’s love. John has a passion for reaching, teaching and preaching to all ages.
John has his bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems and a master’s degree in
Business Administration. He is currently working towards his master’s degree in Theology
from the Augustine Institute. He is a Third Order Dominican and is currently in permanent
diaconate formation for his diocese and will be ordained (God willing) in 2019.
John’s most precious gifts are his beautiful bride Nichole and three wonderful children Brya, Keoni and Miko.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
JOEL STEPANEK
CRAIG COLSON
Joel Stepanek has been actively
and passionately involved in
ministry for over ten years. What
began as a simple internship in a
parish youth ministry office evolved
into an incredible adventure that
led him on numerous middle school
lock-ins, high school retreats, parish
missions, and ultimately to meet his
wife, Colleen. Joel is the Director of Resource
Development for Life Teen International where he creates
engaging youth ministry resources for middle and high
school students. Joel is a sought after speaker and
lecturer and has traveled across the world training youth
ministers, seminarians, and speaking to teenagers,
seniors and all ages in between. He received his master’s
degree in religious education with an emphasis in youth
and young adult ministry from Fordham University. Joel is
an avid Packer fan (and owner), loves cooking,
weightlifting, and spending time with his wife and two
children, Elijah Daniel and Sophia Grace.
Craig has been a Music and Liturgy
Director in the Phoenix area for the
past 20 years. Currently, Craig
provides some of the music
suggestions and writes liturgical
articles in the Life Teen liturgy
resource guides. He is also a
contributor for a Musicians’ BLOG
on the Life Teen website. He has
served in the Diocese of Phoenix at many diocesan
events and is skilled in piano, guitar, voice, percussion
and drums. Craig has just recently joined up with World
Library Publications (WLP) and has just finished recording
a new EP (Extended Play) musical recording called "I Am
the Way". Mr. Colson is sponsored by World Library
Publications.
YOUR HOST FOR 2016 YOUTH DAY…
2016 YOUTH DAY MUSIC PROVIDED BY...
FRANCIS CABILDO BAND
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YOUTH DAY WORKSHOP SESSIONS
A
#EpicFail: Abstinence Edition
The pleasures of sin are for a season, the stain however can be life altering! Gina Felter shares her
story of becoming a mom at the age of 16 and delves into overcoming the stigma of a presumed
#epicfail. Sharing experiences of the prevailing mercy being shown through the Church,
Gina believes that it is by God's grace that she endured the challenging circumstances
of teen pregnancy and has come to know cleansing and forgiveness from sin.
GINA FELTER
Gina Felter is a contributor for catholicmom.com writing on faith, technology and New Evangelization topics.
Gina has been involved in religious education ministry for more than 20 years as a Catechist, Director of
Religious Education and volunteer. Building on her experiences in ministry she advocates the use of technology
in church life and encourages others to expand their reach beyond the pews.
B
Mercy, Mass and Music: Let's talk about it!
God reveals his face of mercy in the Mass. In the holy sacrifice of the altar, Christ is present in the
Eucharist. As Catholics, we believe in the true presence and we celebrate the Mass knowing it is
the perfect prayer. Come and discover how mercy and the Mass can include contemporary ensembles and
music, in a way that allow us to bring our gifts of song and worship without losing the traditions of the liturgy.
CRAIG COLSON
See biography for Craig Colson, Keynote Speaker, on page 51.
C
Overcoming Adversities: The Power of Forgiveness!
Everyone has experienced some kind of trauma and/or misfortune, but how someone handles it is
another category. It is common for today's society to be trapped in this paradigm for instance; how
to react to somebody's rudeness is to retaliate and have revenge. It is common to hold in our minds anger,
hatred, jealously, and envy; this is the opposite of what God wants us to hold onto. God wants us to forgive,
just as He forgave us. This workshop will have inspirational words of encouragement and plant a seed into
hearts and minds: "The Power of Forgiveness!"
CLAUDE BALL
Claude Ball was born in Detroit, Michigan, and was raised in poverty and lived in a perilous environment. He
encountered many setbacks, including living in an orphanage and foster homes. Claude became so depressed
and undisciplined that he started experimenting with drugs and alcohol. Claude hit rock bottom and started
building a relationship with Jesus Christ. He prayed every single day and started going to church every Sunday.
Claude took responsibility of his life and joined the United States Navy. He met his wife, Leticia, who enabled
him in becoming Catholic in 2007.
Mr. Ball recently graduated from the University of Phoenix with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Claude is
now an aspiring motivational speaker and author.
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Mercy: God's Steadfast Love
God's love is limitless, faithful and true. We can't earn it, buy it or lose it.
Through Jesus Christ, this love is made visible by his life, death and
resurrection.
FRANCIS CABILDO
Francis Cabildo is a singer-songwriter, worship leader and speaker from Southern California. He is passionate
about loving God, family and the people of God. Francis has served the Church as a youth minister, music
minister, high school campus minister and inspiring speaker. He has shared his gifts and talents with NET
Ministries, Life Teen, Inc., 242Revolution.com college ministry, The City Lights movement, and numerous
retreats, conferences and worship events.
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Becoming Mercy - Discipleship and Service
This workshop challenges teenagers to become voices and hands of mercy in their world. As our
world becomes increasingly fragmented, divided, and digitized it can be hard to empathize and
love others. As we receive mercy, we are called to give it. Teenagers are challenged to see service as an act
of mercy, forgiveness as an act of mercy, and charity as an act of mercy - all of which happen in big and
small ways every single day. Practical examples will be given of how to live this out most effectively and
impact fully.
JOEL STEPANEK
See biography for Joel Stepanek, Keynote Speaker, on page 51.
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The True Meaning of Marriage
In this workshop John and Nichole will discuss the true meaning of marriage contrasting the worldly
view of marriage and the teaching of the Church. They will discuss what makes marriage a
sacrament, the roles of husband and wife and why it's critical each live them out fully, the keys to a
successful marriage, what to avoid and how to live a marriage that witnesses to the world of something
greater than what is seen in society.
JOHN AND NICHOLE SABLAN
John and Nichole Sablan are two of the founding members of the Catholic Apostolate World Ablaze, which
helps facilitate encounters with Jesus Christ and make disciples. John and Nichole have a powerful testimony
on the many struggles they endured as individuals and how that spilled into their marriage and family life and
the healing they experienced as they grew in their faith and understanding of marriage in light of the Church
and her teachings. Leveraging their ministry background, Nichole's work as a school psychologist and
counselor and their own 21 years of marriage and family life, the Sablans bring Church teaching, theory,
application and humor to their sessions guaranteed to help their audience leave with a greater understanding
of marriage and tools to live a happier and holier marriage. Their greatest joys outside of their faith and
marriage are their three precious children Brya, Keoni and Miko.
YOUTH DAY WORKSHOP SESSIONS
La Diócesis de Fresno esta…
1967
2017
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DIOCESAN CONGRESS SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS, AND EXHIBITORS
SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR
SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS, AND EXHIBITORS
Argyle Press / M~N~M Music Ministry
Our Sunday Visitor
Claretian Missionaries
Pauline Books and Media
Cotter Church Supplies
Pflaum Publishing Group
Couples for Christ Foundation
for Family and Life, Inc.
Prayer Pillowcases
DeMera DeMera Cameron, LLP
Diocese of Fresno,
Detention Ministries
Radio Guadalupe Mission, Inc.
RCL Benziger
Right to Life of Central California
Diocese of Fresno,
Health Ministries
(FIRST AID ROOM)
Romantic Catholic
Diocese of Fresno,
Salesians of Don Bosco
Diocese of Fresno,
Office of Vocations
St. Anthony Retreat Center /
Santa Teresita Youth Conference
Center
Diocese of Fresno,
Permanent Diaconate
Rosaries by Yvonne
Sister Disciples of the Divine Master
Sterling & Smith Funeral Home
EWTN Global Catholic Network
St. Joseph Holy Treasures and Gifts
Franciscan Hospitallers of the
Immaculate Conception
St. Marello Bookstore
Joy and Hope for the Third Millennium
KNXT Channel 49-35/38
Catholic Television
La Cruz T-Shirts
University Bookstore
Vida en el Espíritu
William H. Sadlier, Inc.
World Library Publications
Latino4Life / The Irma Network
Lay Mission-Helpers Association
Lighthouse Catholic Media,
A Not for Profit Corporation
Loyola Press
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers
Mary, Mother of God Mission Society
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publication was submitted for printing
and may not include all of our
Sponsors, Advertisers, and Exhibitors.
Please check our website at
www.dioceseoffresno.org
for additions and current updates.
En Camino al Gran Jubileo
de Oro de la Renovación
Católica Mundial el
Día de la Fiesta de Pentecostés
2017 en la Plaza de
San Pedro nos Reuniremos
a Rendir Gracias al
Espíritu Santo y Celebrar
las Maravillas que el
Espíritu Santo ha Hecho
Cambiando la Vida de
Millones de Cristianos
en el Mundo Durante
el Curso de Estos 50 Años.
Su Santidad el Papa Francisco
estará con Nosotros
1967—2017
Sus Hermanos en Jesús y María de
la Renovación Carismática
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Diocese of Fresno
Fresno, CA 93703-3788
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