Sampling of Presentations Offered
Keys to Reaching Inactive Catholics - PNCEA online course with international participation
Bringing Our Grandchildren to God - PNCEA online course
Making Friends with the Saints - NCEA National Conference - NCEA Philadelphia, PA
Nurturing the Roots of Faith in Children from Unchurched Families - Dioceses in New Jersey - Trenton, Camden, Metuchen
Discernment: Seeing by the Light of the Holy Spirit - Wilmington, DE
Mysteries of Light. Diocesan Day of Renewal - Youngstown, OH
Simple Ways Catholics Can Share Faith - Archdiocesan Convocation 2000 - Wash DC
Unlocking the Presence of the Spirit - Sioux Falls, SD Regional Conference
Healing and Evangelization - Diocese of Norwich, CT and Philadelphia, PA
Topics Ideas (If you are not sure, we can help)
When You Notice the Empty Pews
Preserving Your Spiritual Heritage with Photos, Stories and Religious Memorabilia
When Families and Children Don't Go to Church
Keys to Reaching Inactive Catholics
When Your Family Does Not Want to Hear about God
Making Friends with the Saints
Bringing our Grandchildren to God
Topic Descriptions
NEW! When You Notice the Empty Pews
Are people missing from your parish pews? Noticing is the beginning of God's call to share faith. You can do it through these simple steps: Prayer, care, share, dare to believe and dare to invite. Gain new confidence in reaching out to loved ones, friends and acquaintances, whether in the home, the neighborhood or the workplace. Explore simple ways that Catholics can respond to empty parish pews and reverse the trend of merging and closing parishes.
NEW! Preserving Your Spiritual Heritage with Photos, Stories and Religious Memorabilia
This workshop explores many ways that Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles can discover and hand on their unique family spirituality. Possible topics include: 1. Prayer and faith sharing with photos, 2. Unearthing family faith stories, 3. How to create or edit a spiritual journal and 4. Printing options for combining your unique witness with photos and memorabilia. 5. The use of Ethical Wills.
When Families and Children Don't Go to Church
It is no secret that textbooks, parents and parishes expect catechists to instill faith in children from unchurched families. This situation calls for new and dynamic ways of exploring the Church's essential building blocks for faith. Discover ways that catechists can strengthen the spiritual dimension of family life, using Scripture, the saints, story telling and the spiritual resources of the faith community. Explore strategies for nurturing a sacramental outlook in families, and offering "evangelistic nourishment" for those who are on the edges of our faith communities.
The Holy Spirit: Soul of Discipleship and Ministry
In Luke 4:16-22 Jesus acknowledges the Holy Spirit as the heart and soul of his ministry and his life. That same Spirit is also with us today, transforming the world. Learn more about the exciting vision of the Holy Spirit as the source of sacramental, charismatic discipleship and ministry. Discern what comes next by the light of the Holy Spirit. Explore an approach to ministry that embraces the fire of Pentecost and the life-long challenge of serving in and through the Holy Spirit. Let the Spirit be the soul of your ministry and communities as described in the document, "Go and Make Disciples."
Prayer & Faith Sharing with Family Photos
Have you ever prayed for a troubled loved ones without experiencing relief? Try photo prayers. Family photos can help us encounter the depths of God's love and experience visual prayers that bring hope, healing and blessings. You can also discover your family's unique faith stories, suitable for sharing with grandchildren, family and friends. Discover Jesus as the most important character in all of our lives. Visit www.featurethat.com or open the faith sharing page.
Keys to Reaching Inactive Catholics
Learn how to reach today’s inactive, marginal and unchurched Catholics. Explore six keys for developing a new model of everyday missionary outreach that goes beyond programs, and relies on God's presence in each person's journey of faith. Keys include: Why Catholics become Inactive, Reaching Inactive Catholics Today, Stages in the Parish Evangelization Process, Connecting Others to Jesus, Overcoming Obstacles to Evangelizing, Programs for Reaching Out.
Internet: Tool for Faith & Spirituality [or Reaching Young People Through the Internet]
Explore practical techniques, for delving into spiritual resources with a computer. Learn strategies you can use for yourself or for parish ministry. Special attention will be given to church documents, resources on the Internet,aids for beginners, and appreciating the Internet as habitat for young people. Presentation can be geared towards families, adults or religious education teachers. Material can be offered with or without learner access to the Internet.
Making Friends with the Saints
Gain new strength as you travel the journey of faith in the company of the Saints. Discover intimate friendships with saints throughout history. Explore a realistic process for building vital relationships with individual saints by exploring their lives, prayers, and faith experiences. Gain new confidence in our spiritual mentors and guides.
