We are in St. Louis whose arch was a gateway to the west...

In his dedication speech, Hubert Humphrey proclaimed the arch “a soaring curve in the sky that links the rich heritage of yesterday with the richer future of tomorrow” and brings a “new purpose” and a “new sense of urgency…".

New Evangelization… “new in its ardor, methods and expression”,

A “Gateway to Mission“… grounded in our “rich heritage of yesterday” with new “ardor, methods and expression”. creating a “richer future of tomorrow” where the people of God have “renewed energy and confidence in their faith rooted in a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ, an increased knowledge of the Faith, a greater participation in the sacramental life of the Church, and a stronger commitment to be active disciples.” (USCCB Strategic Plan)

Energize!

Monday:Sherry

Weddell, Forming

Intentional Disciples

Forum Meetings:DCL Forums

Panel of presenters, including Sherry

Weddell, Sr. Margaret Kuntz, Peter Murphy, D.Min, and Jonathan

Sullivan will offer comments and insights to help the forum members to process the Monday

keynote, apply it to their ministries and network

among themselves.

PCL ForumBeing and forming

better disciple-teachers and servant-

leaders by Jared Dees, author of 31 Days to Becoming a

Better Religious Educator   

Energize your evening! Publisher Round Robins (showcases)

Province meetings

FCH meeting and reception

Facilitated Conversation on AFF

Energizing, Evangelizing, Catechizing in the Rural Context

20s and 30s - Let's Talk!

Movie, "Purgatory: The Forgotten Church"

“What's on your mind?”  Speak to the Board

Evangelize!Intercultural Technology Young

Adults

Tuesday: Alejandro Aguilera-Titus, USCCB Secretariat for Cultural Diversity in the Church Daniella Zsupan-Jerome, Distance Learning Systems, Loyola Institute for Ministry. Fr. Paul Marshall, SM, University of Dayton rector; high school chaplain

Evangelizing focus! Learning Sessions 100s

Retreat experience sponsored by OSV

Quick Fire 2014: Rapid Resources

Learning Sessions 200s

"Strong Catholic Families" meeting

Rosary

Sadlier Event

Catechize!Catechumenal model … inspiration for all

catechesis

Wednesday: Dorothy Mensah-Aggrey, University of Dayton

Mary Birmingham, author of Year-Round Catechumenate

Catechizing insights!

Learning Sessions 300s

Awards Luncheon

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Learning Sessions 400s

Celebration of the Eucharist

Adoration of the Eucharist after Mass, 1 hour

FCH meeting

Moving Forward!Thursday:

Tom Corcoran co-author of

Rebuilt: Awakening the

Faithful, Reaching the Lost, and

Making Church Matter

and Chris Wesley, Director of Student Ministry at Church

of the Nativity

Post-Conference: Option 1

Tom Corcoran and Chris Wesley focus on Moving Members from Consumers to Contributors How you can practically move people to contribute to the mission of the church. With practical questions regarding the recruitment, training, and education of catechists/facilitators for the various age levels within the philosophy and mission of the parish. Delving deeper into how parents and families are engaged in catechesisAnd discussing practical steps for moving the parish forward

Post-Conference: Option 2

Now What Do I Say? By Joanne M. Cahoon, DMin

As you hear about family struggles... As you learn about illnesses and death…As you see relationships failing or becoming distant…

How do you respond?

This session aims to increase your awareness and ability to respond effectively when people share their struggles, disappointments, and fears.

Be Energized… Be Evangelized… Be Inspired in

your ministry

St. Louis, May 19-22, 2014