Diocese of Fresno

Sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno ○ Office of Ministries 1550 North Fresno Street ○ Fresno, California 93703 559.488.7474 ○ www.dioceseoffresno.org/congress

The Mission of the Office of Ministries is to provide Spirit-led service to the people of God under the guidance of Bishop Armando Ochoa. We are committed to facilitate formation of effective leaders for ministry through a process that is collaborative, empowering and sensitive to cultural diversity and pastoral needs. United States Postal Service Identification Statement Registration Guidebook, issued August 2015 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 5.

Logo by Nick Cadena, KNXT-TV Congress Event Photographs by Michael LoMonaco © 2013 Diocese of Fresno Kevin Ford Photography © 2012 Diocese of Fresno

G OUN Y W NE T ADUL NS O I SESS

Contents Bishop’s Welcome General Convention Information, Schedule, Registration

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Overview of Workshop Sessions

11-14

Congress Keynote and Workshop English Sessions A-D

15-25

Registration Form

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Planilla de Inscripción

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Bienvenida del Obispo

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Información de la Convención

30-32

Lista de Sesiones del Congreso en Español

33-42

Young Adult Workshops / Talleres de Pastoral Juvenil

43-45

Youth Day/Día Juvenil

46-50

Thank you to all of our Speakers, Sponsors, Donors, and Volunteers that continue to support the Diocese of Fresno. 3

message from our director of ministries

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general convention information 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.

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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).

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. 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

AIR

5 hours 4.5 hours 3.5 hours 3 hours 1 hour, 15 minutes 45 minutes

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.

MEALS Boxed lunch meals served with a sandwich, fruit, chips, and drink can be pre-ordered for $8.50 on your registration form by September 8. 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. 6

schedule of events CONGRESS:

Saturday, October 10, 2015

8:00 AM — 5:15 PM

YOUTH DAY:

Sunday, October 11, 2015

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

Break and Viewing of Exhibits

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

Break and Viewing of Exhibits

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 Special lodging rates have been negotiated with these hotels. Please contact hotels directly and mention the discount code. Rooms are first come, first serve. 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 Visalia, California 93291

(559) 636-1111 www.marriott.com/vismc Attached to the Convention Center Discounted Room Rate: $102 Discount Code: Diocese of Fresno 7

registration Registration for Congress begins in early August, EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION $30 2015. Early Bird Registration will be accepted Ends September 8, 2015 through September 8, 2015 using mail or online. Register: Online / Postal Mail / No Faxes Name badges will be mailed out to those who Payments: Check or Credit Card Online register through Early Bird Registration. After September 8, 2015, registration will only REGULAR REGISTRATION $40 be accepted by telephone or online, and must be September 9, 2015 through October 2, 2015 received by October 2, 2015. At no time will Register: Online / Telephone / No Faxes registration be accepted via FAX. Those who Payments: Check or Credit Card Online register after September 8, 2015, will need to pick up their name badges on the day of the event. Please plan for this by arriving early. FINAL DATE FOR CANCELLATION No refunds after September 9, 2015. All Congress participants must wear their name 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 October 3, 2015 through October 9, 2015 participants are in the right session. No one will be allowed into a session unless that session is ON-SITE REGISTRATION $40 listed on their name badge. Replacement name October 10, 2015 badges will be charged $10 per 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 CANCELLATION / REFUND / PAYMENT POLICIES: authorized adult as their chaperone. Minors may not be in a workshop or All cancellations will incur a processing fee of $5.00. All exhibit area without an adult parent requests for cancellations or refunds need to be in writing or guardian due to diocesan Safe and received before September 9. No refunds will be given Environment directives. beyond cancellation date. No refunds for “no show” attendees. For information on registration for Youth Day, please see page 46. All PAY LATER fees must be paid in full by October 31, 2015 or late payment fees will be added.

LITURGIES PLEASE JOIN US FOR….

Morning Prayer at 8:00 a.m. Eucharistic Celebration at 4:00 p.m. 8

Our Lady Of Guadalupe B O O K S TO R E

La misión es en distribuir literatura que ayude al crecimiento de nuestra comunidad católica tanto Hispana como Americana. Se enfoca en las áreas litúrgico catequético y pastoral no olvidándose de la literatura que encierra religiosidad popular.

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CUPON:

Las primeras 50 personas que traigan este cupón se llevan la Biblia de Jerusalén Latino América de $30.00 a $20.00 con este cupón se ahorra

$10.00

8:40 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. Keynote Address:

10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Conferencia Principal:

TALLERES SESIÓN A

WORKSHOPS SESSION B

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ENGLISH: Living as a Family of Faith Justin Fatica

ESPAÑOL

A.21 La Familia se Construye en la Oración y el Afecto Directo de sus Miembros Reverendo Joaquín Arriaga A.22 Familia de Fe: Plantío de Vocaciones Reverendo Dan Ávila A.23 La Familia como Punto de Partida para la Misión Diácono Gustavo Escrucería A.24 Evangelización y Catequesis en un Contexto Multi-cultural y Bilingüe: Desafíos y Oportunidades Reverendo Jon Pedigo, STL A.25 La Espiritualidad de la Pobreza y la Teología de la Liberación Giovanni O. Perez A.26 Certificación Catequética: ¿Por Qué? ¿Y Cómo? Linda Ram A.27 Nuestro Amigo Zaqueo Francisco Rodríguez A.28 “La Nueva Evangelización en la Familia y sus Pilares” (Mateo 28: 16-20) Lupita Vital A.29 Mensaje del Santo Padre Francisco Sobre el Cuidando Nuestra Casa Común Carmen Medrano

NEW YOUNG ADULT SESSIONS SEE PAGES 43-45.

ESPAÑOL: Familia en la Fe: El Amor es Nuestra Misión Doctor Hosffman Ospino

ENGLISH

B.01 Family of Faith: Seedbed of Vocations Reverend Dan Avila B.02 The New Saint Junipero Serra and the California Missions Reverend Gregory Beaumont and Mr. David Beaumont B.03 Wisdom at Play in Creation Reverend Stephen Coffey, OSB B.04 Make a Resolution to Strengthen Your Students’ Catholic Identity Terry Cotting-Mogan B.05 The Family is Ground Zero for Mission Deacon Gustavo Escrucería B.06 Selfies and Souls: Nurturing the Domestic Church in the Digital Age Lisa Hendey B.07 Partnering With Parents Julie Moody B.08 Evangelization and Catechesis in a Bilingual and Multi-Cultural Context: Challenges and Opportunities Reverend Jon Pedigo, STL B.09 Catechetical Certification: Why? And How? Linda Ram B.10 The Word of God: Unpacking it Using the Lectio Divina Approach Deacon John Sousa B.11 The Holy Spouses Rosary and the Mystery of Love Reverend Larry Toschi, OSJ B.12 Becoming Cultural Mystics: A Theology of Popular Culture Sister Nancy Usselmann, FSP B.13 Message from Pope Francis on “Care for Our Common Home” Reverend Monsignor Raymond C. Dreiling, V.G.

RESUMEN DE SESIONES DE TALLERES

overview of workshop sessions

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The Smith Family (St. Alphonsus Parish), Carlos Family (St. Anthony of Padua Parish), and Staff at Sterling & Smith pray that the 2015 Diocesan Congress is spiritually rewarding to all who attend!

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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C.01 Coaching Parents to Form Their Own Children in Faith Paul Canavese C.02 An Invitation to Strengthen a Community Through Parish and School Collaboration Terry Cotting-Mogan C.03 The Dynamic Family Gina Felter C.04 The Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: a Kairos Moment for the Church and the World Jim Grant C.05 The Grace of Yes - Cultivating Openness to God's Will for Our Lives Lisa Hendey C.06 The Road Ahead of Me Mel Kennedy C.07 Families in Faith: Where is Ecumenism Now? Reverend David Norris C.08 But I Don’t Speak Spanish: Six Strategies for Ministry with Hispanic Youth Vince Olea C.09 “Women and Spirit”: A History of Catholic Sisters in America Sister Danielle Witt, SSND, and Women Religious of the Diocese of Fresno

SPECIAL PRESENTATION by Reverend Monsignor Raymond C. Dreiling, V.G. and Carmen Medrano around the Papal Message on

Care for Our Common Home TO REGISTER

Spanish (8:40-9:55) Indicate Session A.29 English (10:15-11:30) Indicate Session B.13

ESPAÑOL

C.21 La Familia Como “Iglesia Doméstica” es la Base Fundamental Para el Discipulado Reverendo Jesús del Ángel, J.C.L. C.22 ¡Da La Mano a Tu Hermano! Tres Ideas para Fortalecer las Familias en tu Comunidad Sergio López C.23 Ya No Son Dos Sino Uno. ¿Cierto o No Cierto? Doctor Gabriel y Marina Martínez C.24 ¿Por Qué el Ministerio Hispano se Debe Enfocar en Los Jóvenes y Las Familias? Doctor Hosffman Ospino C.25 El Rosario de los Santos Esposos y el Misterio del Amor Reverendo Larry Toschi, O.S.J. C.26 Música y Liturgia: Compañeras en el Andar Coco Veloz y Erick Infantas C.27 El Gozo del Evangelio en el Liderazgo Laico Lupita Vital

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RESUMEN DE SESIONES DE TALLERES

overview of workshop sessions

KOREAN

C.41 Who is my Mother? Who are my Brothers?” (Matthew 12:48) We are One Family in Faith Sukyi Hur, CSJP, OMD

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VIETNAMESE

C.51 Focus Prayer Trong Tâm Câu Nguyên Deacon Dac Cao

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HMONG

C.61 (See registration book online at Diocesan website: www.dioceseoffresno.org for description of topic.) Phong J. Yang 13

overview of workshop sessions RESUMEN DE SESIONES DE TALLERES

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 Engaging New Parents Through Baptism and Beyond Paul Canavese D.02 Christian Ministry and Leadership: From the Inside Out According to St. Paul Teresa Dominguez D.03 Caring for the Catechist Gina Felter D.04 Reflection on Missions to Rwanda and Tanzania Lisa Hendey and Sergio Lopez D.05 The Compassionate Minister Kathy Hendricks D.06 Liturgy 101 Mel Kennedy D.07 Pro-Life in a Pro-Choice World Rebecca Pearson D.08 The Permanent Diaconate—Are You Hearing God’s Call, or is it Going to Voicemail? Deacon Charles Reyburn D.09 What is Consecrated Life? Sister Marie Francis Schroepfer, CSJ

PRESENTACIÓN ESPECIAL por Reverendo Monseñor Raymond C. Dreiling, V.G. y Carmen Medrano hablando del Mensaje del Papa Francisco sobre el

Cuidando Nuestra Casa Común

ESPAÑOL

D.21 La Familia de Dios Ante el Desarrollo Humano Integral Reverendo Jesús del Ángel, JCL D.22 El Amor es la Misión de la Familia Plenamente Viva: La Familia Cristiana Como Base y Fundamento de la Vida Divina y de la Iglesia Francisco Castillo D.23 Fe y Finanzas Personales Teo Gijón D.24 El Jubileo Extraordinario de la Misericordia: Un Momento Kairós Para la Iglesia y el Mundo Jim Grant D.25 La Oración: Creando el Espacio y Preparando Oraciones Creativas en su Salón de Clases Ana C. Ibarra D.26 Dios Habla Sexualmente Doctor Gabriel y Marina Martínez D.27 Evangelizando y Catequizando a la Niñez Giovanni O. Pérez

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KOREAN

D.41 “Love One Another as I Love You.” (John 15:12) How Can we Live this Commandment in our Daily Life? Sukyi Hur CSJP, OMD

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VIETNAMESE

D.51 Family in Faith Gia Ðinh Trong Ðúc Tin Deacon Dac Cao

PARA INSCRIPCIÓN

Español (8:40-9:55) Indica Sesión A.29 Inglés (10:15-11:30) Indica Sesión B.13 14

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HMONG

D.61 Nurturing the Hmong Community Cheng D. Her

Living as a Family of Faith

JUSTIN FATICA Since Hard as Nails was founded in 2002, Justin Fatica has impacted over one million people. He has been speaking professionally since he was 19 years old. He is a graduate of Seton Hall University with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Elementary Education and Master’s degree in Education. He has been featured on numerous media outlets such as Good Morning America, ABC Nightline, TBN, EWTN, and was the subject of a HBO film called “Hard as Nails,” which focused on his life and ministry. He is an author of three books: “Hard as Nails: A Mission to Awaken Youth to the Power of God’s Love;” a Publisher’s Weekly bestseller; “Win it All: The Way to Heaven for Catholic Teens;” and “The Prayer Workout Devotional: 40 Days of Biblical Reflections to Jumpstart Your Workout Routine.” Justin has been endorsed by numerous priests and bishops, including Bishop Rhoades, of the Diocese of Fort Wayne, Indiana, who said: “With deep passion, Justin shares this faith, hope, and love with young people, teaching and inspiring them to have a living relationship with the Holy Trinity. Justin Fatica is indeed a new evangelizer, helping others to encounter Christ and the liberating truth of the Gospel.” He is currently the Executive Director of Hard as Nails Ministries. He resides in Syracuse, New York, with his four children and his beautiful wife, Mary.

Family of Faith: Love is Our Mission Familia en la Fe: El Amor es Nuestra Misión

DOCTOR HOSFFMAN OSPINO El Doctor Hosffman Ospino es profesor de Teología Pastoral y Educación Religiosa en la Universidad Jesuita Boston College en donde también es Director de Programas de Postgrado en Ministerio Hispano. La investigación del Doctor Ospino se enfoca en el diálogo entre fe y cultura. Él es autor y editor de varios libros incluyendo Evangelización y Catequesis en el Ministerio Hispano (Liguori Publications, 2013). Actualmente trabaja en dos libros sobre comunidades de fe multiculturales y parroquias con ministerio hispano. Sirvió como el investigador principal del Estudio nacional de parroquias católicas con ministerio hispano (2011-2014), cuyos resultados fueron publicados en el libro El Ministerio Hispano en Parroquias Católicas (Our Sunday Visitor, 2015). Doctor Hosffman Ospino esta patrocinado por Our Sunday Visitor.

JUSTIN FATICA / DOCTOR HOSFFMAN OSPINO

keynote speaker / conferencia principal

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ENGLISH KEYNOTE ADDRESS:

Living as a Family of Faith Justin Fatica

workshop sessions It is within the family that lives its faith that our young people can discover that vocation for which God has created them. We will look at those faith practices that help a young person hear, discern and respond to the Lord’s Call in his or her life.

REVEREND DAN AVILA Reverend Dan Avila is Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Fresno and is the Administrator for St. Ann’s in Riverdale. He has been a priest for over 25 years and served as a pastor for most of those years.

Source for artwork: San Juan Capistrano Historical Society

10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

B.01

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Family of Faith: Seedbed of Vocations

B.02

The New Saint Junipero Serra and the California Missions

Come learn about the newest saint in our Church, the “Apostle of California”, who brought the Christian faith and the very first Bible into our state. Learn about his life as a Franciscan Missionary and founder of the first nine Churches in California. Learn about the history and legacy of the 21 original California Missions and their role in the spiritual life of our Church today, with special respect and honor to the Native American of California to whom he dedicated his live in loving service.

REVEREND GREGORY BEAUMONT AND MR. DAVID BEAUMONT Mr. David Beaumont has been leading tours and serving as the director of the tour guide association at Old Mission San Fernando for over 10 years, teaching about the establishment and history of the California Missions and their important role today. Mr. Beaumont is one-eighth Mohawk and presents the history of St. Junipero Serra and the Missions with special respect for indigenous heritage. He is the father of two priests: Father David Beaumont, like St. Junipero Serra, is a Franciscan Missionary dedicating his life as missionary to the Native American peoples. Father Gregory Beaumont currently serves as Pastor of Holy Family Church in Kingsburg. He has organized spiritual tours to the California Missions and retreats and presentations focusing on St. Serra and St. Kateri Tekakwitha, and is involved in different aspects of Catholic Native American ministry.

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Wisdom at Play in Creation

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The Family is Ground Zero for Mission

This workshop will explore the Wisdom Christology of Thomas Merton (19151968), whose hundredth anniversary of birth is celebrated this year. Special attention will be given to the beautiful prose poem Hagia Sophia which draws on the Wisdom tradition of the Old Testament books of Proverbs, Sirach, and Wisdom as well as the New Testament writings of John and Paul. The influence of Russian Orthodox theologians on Merton's understanding of Christ will be highlighted. Participants will be refreshed at the well of Merton's vision of Christ as Incarnate Wisdom.

Pope Francis describes the family as “the privileged place for transmitting the faith” and therefore is ground zero for mission. It is where the seeds of God’s love are first planted and nurtured. However Jesus challenges us to take that love, cross boundaries and share it in ever-widening communities of missionary disciples. Using the example of the Holy Family, participants will reflect upon how to make the family the hotbed for mission, including practical suggestions on sharing the joy of the Gospel at home, work, school, parish, neighborhood and beyond.

REVEREND STEPHEN COFFEY, OSB

DEACON GUSTAVO ESCRUCERIA

Father Stephen Coffey is a Benedictine monk of the Monastery of the Risen Christ in San Luis Obispo and an ordained priest. He is a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry degree in Christian Spirituality from Virginia Theological Seminary and is writing a thesis on Theological Reflection for Spiritual Directors. His ministries include retreat direction, spiritual direction, formation, and catechesis. He has taught in the “New Wine” program for the Diocese of Fresno and the diaconate formation programs of the Dioceses of Honolulu and Sacramento, and is a frequent presenter in the areas of prayer and Christian spirituality.

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Make a Resolution to Strengthen Your Students' Catholic Identity

Make a new liturgical year resolution to strengthen your students’ relationship with Jesus and their Catholic Identity. Discover simple and practical ways to integrate the Church's liturgical year into your students’ and their families’ lives.

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.

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workshop sessions

Gustavo A. Escrucería is a Maryknoll Mission Promoter and a Deacon of the Diocese of Oakland, California. He ministers at St. Bonaventure parish in Concord, California. Deacon Gustavo has been working with the Hispanic community for more than 25 years sharing the Word of God through workshops, Bible Studies, Lectio Divina and retreats. He is available for mission- focused presentations and retreats throughout the United States in English and in Spanish. He is originally from Colombia and is married with two adult children. Deacon Gustavo Escrucería is sponsored by Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers.

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Selfies and Souls: Nurturing the Domestic Church in the Digital Age

An overview of the latest trends and hot-button issues facing today's parents, teachers, administrators and clergy will provide you with needed tools and tactics to minister to families in the ever-increasing digital climate. Join a discussion on how technology can actually play a fruitful role in the New Evangelization for Catholic families.

LISA HENDEY Lisa M. Hendey is the founder and editor of CatholicMom.com and the bestselling author of The Grace of Yes, The Handbook for Catholic Moms and A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms. As a board member and frequent host on KNXT-TV, Lisa has produced and hosted multiple programs and has appeared on EWTN and CatholicTV. Hendey is the technology contributor for EWTN’s SonRise Morning Show. She blogs at multiple online venues including Patheos. Her articles have appeared in Catholic Digest, National Catholic Register, and Our Sunday Visitor. She was selected as an Elizabeth Egan Journalism Fellow, attended the Vatican Bloggers Meeting, the “Bishops and Bloggers” meeting and the Catholic Press Association tour of Israel as a guest of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism. Lisa lives with her family in the Diocese of Fresno, California.

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10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

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Partnering With Parents

Church documents tell us that parents are the primary educators of their children in passing on faith, values and traditions. They can't do this alone. As parish leaders, we must discover ways to welcome, encourage and partner with our families. Come spend an interactive session sharing experiences, resources, challenges and best practices. Plan to come away with two or three practical ways to inspire and encourage your parents in their all important vocation.

JULIE MOODY Julie Moody is a Middle School Religion Teacher and Religion Coordinator at St. Leo the Great School in San Jose, California. She received her Master of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of San Francisco. Julie 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. She resides in San Jose with her husband, Rodger, and their black Lab, Caddie. They have two grown sons, Brian and Scott. Both Julie and Rod are enjoying time with their first grandchild, Elizabeth Ann, daughter of Brian and Maria. Julie Moody is sponsored by Pflaum Publishing Group.

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This workshop is designed to assist in answering questions regarding the certification process now mandated by Bishop Ochoa in the Diocese. It will not only cover the guidelines and the procedures required, but the benefits and reasons for the importance of ongoing formation. “It must be restated that nobody in the Church of Jesus Christ should feel excused from receiving catechesis. This is true even of young seminarians and young religious, and of all those called to the task of being pastors and catechists. They will fulfill this task all the better if they are humble pupils of the Church, the great giver as well as the great receiver of catechesis” (Catechesi Tradendae—On Catechesis in Our Time, No. 45).

LINDA RAM Linda Ram currently holds the position as Coordinator of Catechetical Ministries for the Diocese of Fresno. She works with parish directors and catechetical leaders of religious education and catechetical programs. Linda offers ongoing training, workshops, and retreats for both parish staff and volunteers in order to support them in becoming effective and engaging catechists.

Evangelization and Catechesis in a Bilingual and Multi-Cultural Context: Challenges and Opportunities

Pope Francis’ vision of evangelization gives us a deeper insight into pastoral life and in particular the catechetical process. His papal exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, presents the Church with a renewed emphasis on content shaped by our social contexts and a pedagogy of “encuentro.” This talk will look at how we can turn around some of the challenges of faith formation ministry in multicultural and bilingual parishes into opportunities for greater parish unity and more profound faith formation experiences for our students and catechists

REVEREND JON PEDIGO, STL Reverend Jon Pedigo, STL, has been active in civic affairs, inter-faith dialogues and social justice causes for over 30 years. He serves as Pastor at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, in the East Side of the city of San José, California. He is also the Diocesan Director for Justice for Immigrants in the Diocese of San Jose. Father Pedigo has received numerous awards and recognitions including the 2008 Immigrant Advocate of the Year by SIREN, the 2010 Director’s Award from the Human Relations Commission of Santa Clara County, and a 2012 Rockwood Fellow for Immigrant Leaders in California. Reverend Jon Pedigo is sponsored by Pflaum Publishing Group.

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Catechetical Certification: Why? And How?

Linda has taught in both parish catechetical settings as well as in Catholic schools. She holds a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministries from Santa Clara University with a dual major in Catechetics and Liturgy.

We do not only exist by God’s mighty power; we also live with him and beside him. This is why we adore him. Laudato Si, No. 72 Pope Francis’ Encyclical on the Environment

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The Word of God: Unpacking it Using the Lectio Divina Approach

Pope Benedict XVI wrote in his Book titled The Word of the Lord: We find ourselves before the mystery of God, who has made himself known through the gift of his word. This word, which abides forever, entered into time. God spoke his eternal Word humanly: his Word ‘became flesh’. This is the good news. In that book, the Holy Father recommends using the “lectio divina” method of reading Scriptures. In this presentation we will learn and practice the “lectio divina” method as a way to get a deeper understanding of the Word of God.

DEACON JOHN SOUSA Deacon John Sousa is the Director of the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Fresno. He is also assigned to his parish, St. Brigid, in Hanford. In addition, he is involved in Portuguese ministry on KNXT, Channel 49/38. He was ordained a deacon on January 15, 2011. Deacon John has been married for 40 years to his wife, Maria. They have three adult children and two grandchildren. Deacon John is a retired school superintendent. He is now involved in ministry full-time.

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Becoming Cultural Mystics: A Theology of Popular Culture

Sister Nancy introduces participants to a theological understanding of the more profound human experiences expressed in popular film, music and social media. Her theological framework stems from a Christian anthropology that seeks to address the existential questions of humanity, draw them out of the popular cultural experience and provide a theological intellectual examination through a sacramental imagination. This leads to a deeper awareness of the presence of God at work in the world and in common human experience.

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Through this theological inquiry, Sister Nancy adopts a media mindfulness method that provides a pedagogy to establish this dialogue with popular culture while articulating Christian values, philosophies of life and a distinct sacramental-theological perspective. This guides participants to become more effective communicators of Christ within the media culture.

SISTER NANCY USSELMANN, FSP

Sister Nancy is a Media Literacy Education Specialist and a member of the Daughters of St. Paul for over 25 years, Religious Sisters dedicated to evangelization in and through the media. The Holy Spouses Rosary and the She has extensive experience in the Mystery of Love creative aspects of social media, print The Incarnation and Redemption begins with a betrothed media production, couple, Mary and Joseph, chosen by God. As sin came into the world radio and video production as well as in through a couple, Adam and Eve, God’s plan for the redemption of marketing, advertising, retail management and the world includes redeeming marriage and family. The Holy Spouses administration within a media production company. are the first and closest collaborators in this mission. The Holy

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Spouses Rosary is a devotion that expands the Joyful Mysteries of the Marian Rosary to include St. Joseph. Reflection on the mysteries of the Incarnation and Hidden Life of Jesus through the eyes of the two people closest to him, help us better appreciate the importance of faith, family, marriage, and our own mission to love.

REVEREND LARRY TOSCHI, OSJ Reverend Toschi was born in Madera. He was ordained for the Oblates of St. Joseph. He received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science of Technology Management from Santa Clara University and his Master of Divinity and Master of Arts Degree from Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology. He has served as formation director, missionary, provincial, pastor. Father Toschi has coordinated beginnings of Encuentro Matrimonial in the Diocese of Fresno and elsewhere. He has also founded Life-Giving Love (La Familia Natural Vive Mejor) workshops and is supportive of Natural Family Planning Ministry. Reverend Toschi presented papers at International St. Joseph Symposia and has authored several books on St. Joseph. He is currently the pastor of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, co-patroness of the unborn, in Bakersfield.

For the past 20 years, Sister Nancy has given numerous media mindfulness workshops, presentations and film retreats around the country to youth, young adults, catechists, semi nari ans, teacher s and medi a professionals helping them to create the dialogue between faith and media. She has the knowledge, passion and desire to bring the message of Christ within the popular media culture. She is a member of the Alliance for a Media Literate America and has also joined with a select group of theologians from around the world formed by the Pontifical Council for Social Communications in the Vatican to annually discuss Theology and communications in Dialogue. Sister Nancy is currently Manager of the Pauline Books and Media Center in Redwood City, California, and adjunct presenter for the Pauline Center for Media Studies in Culver City, California. Sister Nancy Usselmann, FSP, is sponsored by Pauline Books and Media.

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12:45 PM - 2:00 PM

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Coaching Parents to Form Their Own Children in Faith

Parishes cannot substitute for parents. For faith formation to last a lifetime, parents must be involved in the process. Parents want to do this, but often feel intimidated and don’t know where to start. This challenge is the very heart of evangelization. This workshop will present the role of parents, as taught by the Church; practical ways parishes can engage, coach and empower parents; and suggested resources to support parish leaders in this ministry.

PAUL CANAVESE Paul Canavese is the Director of The Pastoral Center and GrowingUpCatholic.com, along with his wife Ann. They live with their two daughters in Alameda, California. Paul has his Master of Theological Studies from the Franciscan School of Theology in Berkeley, and focuses his ministry on coaching parents, daily life discipleship, and evangelization.

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An Invitation to Strengthen a Community Through Parish and School Collaboration

A community may be strengthened when a parish and their Catholic school remember that they are serving the same community and invite each other to share in their ministries. Come to discover simple and practical ways to support each other and collaborate.

TERRY COTTING-MOGAN See biography for Terry Cotting-Mogan listed on Session B.04.

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The Dynamic Family

Join Gina Felter as she shares a personal testimonial about her “broken” family and the beauty of growing up in challenging circumstances. This session will examine the varying dynamics of the term “family” in today's world and their impact on the Domestic Church. Participants will be invited into a deeper consideration of their role in the lives of the families they serve.

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.

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The Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: a Kairos Moment for the Church and the World

In preparation for the upcoming Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy (December 8, 2015 through November 20, 2016).

This workshop will introduce participants to the Papal Proclamation “Misericordiae Vultus” in which Pope Francis shares his motives and goals for the year of Mercy and the many powerful scriptures that will guide us during this very special Year of Grace. Pope Francis couldn’t be clearer: “Merciful like the Father, therefore, is the ‘motto’ of this Holy Year” (MV #14). Bring a copy of the document and you’ll see how we as individuals, parishes, dioceses, and the Church Universal can become “an oasis of mercy” in a world of “indifference” (MV #12 and #15).

JIM GRANT

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Jim Grant has a Master’s Degree in Education and Pastoral Ministry from Boston College and 35 years experience in Religious Education and Ministry Formation. Having lived in the Dominican Republic (3 years) and Israel (1 year) 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, the Fresno Diocesan Station. One is the “Gospel of Luke” and the other is a brand new effort called, “Parish Profile” in which different parishes all across the diocese will be visited, interviewed and featured over the air and on our website, www.knxt.tv.

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The Grace of Yes Cultivating Openness to God's Will for Our Lives

We will look together at the virtues that form a generosity of spirit, examining uplifting individual, saintly and ministerial models to encourage a climate of pastoral and personal generosity. Discover parish, school and ministry examples of organizations employing technological tools to cultivate an environment of mercy and mission.

LISA HENDEY See biography for Lisa M. Hendey listed on Session B.06.

C.06

The Road Ahead of Me

“My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going, I do not see the road ahead of me.” We all feel lost at times wondering where God is leading us. This session is based on Thomas Merton’s Prayer of Trust and Confidence. Come and be challenged to discover ways to trust and allow God’s plan in your life through songs, prayers, reflections, and stories.

MEL KENNEDY Mary-Ellen “Mel” Kennedy is a liturgical consultant and trainer, motivational speaker, award-nominated recording artist, and inspirational performer. She is an NPM (National Association of Pastoral Musicians) Certified Cantor Colleague. Mel earned her Graduate Certificate and is currently working on her Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies from Catholic Theological Union. Using her gifts of voice, humor, and spirituality, she has performed and spoken at parishes and conferences throughout the United States. Mel Kennedy is sponsored by Argyle Press.

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Families in Faith: Where is Ecumenism Now?

Major documents of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council called for a new era of ecumenical and interfaith dialog and collaboration. How are we doing with this vision of St. John XXIII and the vast majority of the Council Fathers some fifty years later? What are the challenges and setbacks that have impeded the fulfillment of the prayer of Jesus “that all may be one” in the Christian family?

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REVEREND DAVID NORRIS Reverend David Norris is a priest of the Diocese of Fresno, serving at St. Paul Catholic Newman Center as Sacramental Priest since October, 2008. Ordained for the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, in 1974, Father Norris was educated at the Providence Diocesan Seminary and at the America College, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium, where he received his Master of Arts degree in Theology. He received a Doctorate of Ministry Degree from St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Baltimore, Maryland, in 1988 before moving to ministry in the Diocese of Fresno in 1989. Father Norris has served in parish ministry, campus ministry, hospital chaplaincy, first dean of the Diocese of Fresno’s School of Ministry, and for five years as Rector of San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno. He served as Ecumenical Officer for the Diocese of Fresno and on the board of the Fresno Ministerial Association and is currently with the Interfaith Alliance of Central California.

SEE THE NEW YOUNG ADULT SESSIONS ON PAGES 43-45.

“Laudato Si” which means...

“Praise be to You”

These are the first words from Pope Francis’ Encyclical on the environment which are also the first line of a canticle by St. Francis that praises God with all of His creation.

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But I Don’t Speak Spanish: Six Strategies for Ministry with Hispanic Youth

In the Central Valley, it is estimated that 75% of Catholics are of Hispanic descent. This means that most youth leaders who minister in the Diocese of Fresno serve Hispanic youth, even those who minister in English. As we consider ministerial approaches, it is important to realize that there is not one Hispanic reality but a diversity of realities for Hispanics. This diversity includes the first generations from Latin and Caribbean countries, second generation United States -born Hispanics who are mostly bilingual and bicultural, and third, fourth (and so on) U.S.-born generations of Hispanics who are often more comfortable communicating in English (or only speak English). To serve within this diverse context, this workshop proposes six strategies for youth ministry designed to join the uniqueness of each generation with the Christian narrative and the life of the faith community.

VINCE OLEA Since 2011, Vince has served as the Director of Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center in Three Rivers, California. A Southern California native, Vince has worked passionately for over twenty years as a director of youth ministry serving young people in Catholic parishes in San Diego and Los Angeles. Over the years, Vince has served as an instructor for Loyola Marymount University Extension, a case manager team leader serving the homeless community in Santa Monica, a faculty advisor for the National Youth Leadership Forum, a concert promoter, and a consultant on rites of passage for a major film production company. In May 2011, Vince served as the conference coordinator for the Bishop Steinbock Hispanic Ministry Convocation sponsored by the Diocese of Fresno. Vince earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Theology from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. He recently earned a Doctor of Ministry degree, with an emphasis in Hispanic Theology and ministry from Barry University, a Dominican university in Miami Shores, Florida. Vince has published articles in USHispanicMinstry.com, The Journal of Hispanic Latino Theology, Ministry and Liturgy, The Journal of Religion and Film, Radical Grace and The North County Times. Mr. Olea is sponsored by US Hispanic Ministry.com.

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“Women and Spirit” a History of Catholic Sisters in America.

This is a 56-minute film describing the history of Religious Communities in America. This documentary was created by the Leadership Conference of Women Religious.

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WORKSHOP WILL BE GIVEN IN KOREAN.

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“Who is my Mother? Who are my Brothers?” (Matthew 12:48) We are One Family in Faith

What do you think about the family in faith? Jesus was speaking to the crowds (Matt 12). Then someone told him that his mother and brothers had arrived and wanted to speak with him. Jesus replied, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers? And he continued, “Here are my mother and my brothers.” Who are his mother and his brothers? We are his mother, his brothers and sisters. How are we his mother, his brothers and sisters? By doing God’s will, we become one family.

SUKYI HUR, CSJP, OMD Sukyi Hur is a member of Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. She works as an acupuncturist and helping a Korean community for their Bible study group, Sunday Mass, Legion of Mary group, and retreat at St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church in Bellevue, Washington. She taught in South Baylo University, the School of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture, at Anaheim, California, 2002-2007 in Korean. Also, she was a member of the Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help from 1984-2001 and served in the Archdiocese of Seoul, Korea, where she had a variety of experiences within the local community working in parishes in a pastoral and teaching capacity.

WORKSHOP WILL BE GIVEN IN VIETMANESE.

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Focus Prayer Trong Tâm Câu Nguyên

Our spiritual journey often begins with prayer. But how do we pray? This workshop will focus on different ways of praying and to discuss on strengthening our family and small group prayer experience. Cuộc hành trình tâm linh thường hay bắt đầu với lời nguyện. Nhưng chúng ta cầu nguyện thế nào? Trong buổi hội thảo này sẽ khai triển những phương thức cầu nguyện và chia sẻ kinh nghiệm hầu giúp ích cho gia đình và nhóm nhỏ cầu nguyện cách tích cực hơn.

DEACON DAC CAO Dac Cao is a permanent deacon currently serving at Church of the Assumption Parish in the Diocese of Oakland. He has been involved in catechetical ministry for over 25 years. He is a happy servant.

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Hmong Presentation

(See registration book online at Diocesan website: www.dioceseoffresno.org for description of topic and biography of presenter.)

PHONG J. YANG See Session C.09 on page 22. “Women and Spirit” a History of Catholic Sisters in America. This is a 56-minute film describing the history of Religious Communities in America. This documentary was created by the Leadership Conference of Women Religious.

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Engaging New Parents Through Baptism and Beyond

Many families drift away from church during the stressful early childhood years. At parishes, we may struggle with the question of what we can offer them. This is when we need to help parents step into their role as the primary teachers of their children in faith. But we need to start with where they are. This workshop will explore how we can use the baptism preparation process to evangelize and support new parents, and how parishes can continue to keep young families engaged in the life of the parish.

PAUL CANAVESE See biography for Paul Canavese listed on Session C.01.

“The human environment and the natural environment deteriorate together; we cannot adequately combat environmental degradation unless we attend to causes related to human and social degradation.” Laudato Si, No. 48 Pope Francis’ Encyclical on the Environment

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Christian Ministry and Leadership: From the Inside Out According to St. Paul

What makes leadership, Leadership? What makes leadership, Ministry? What makes leadership Christian? When integrated, these three fundamentals become a recipe for transformation personally, communally and globally. It is a dynamic form of leadership that evolves and adjusts to the movements of the Holy Spirit and the needs of all God’s creation. St. Paul lead from within his relationship with the people without losing sight of the mission he was called to serve. He strove to make a significant contribution to building up the Kingdom of God, as we are called to do today--to be significant not merely successful. This workshop will view current leadership opportunities and challenges through the lens of the wisdom of St. Paul.

12:45 PM - 2:00 PM

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TERESA DOMINGUEZ For over 26 years, Teresa Dominguez has served the Diocese of Fresno through a variety of catechetical and administrative positions at the parish and diocesan levels. With duties ranging from the parish bulletin editor, bookkeeper, director of religious education, parish administrator to developing the Diocesan Safe Environment Office and now serving the Bishop as the Diocesan Church as Chancellor, Teresa has been blessed with a multitude of opportunities to serve along side many lay, professed and ordained ministers who have deepened her understanding and appreciation that the call to Christian Ministry and Leadership is formed and nurtured through the call to community.

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Caring for the Catechist

Join technology advocate Gina Felter for an exploration of Catholic apps and online resources for developing and nurturing catechists. From daily affirmation apps and mini-retreats to tools for education and professional development, Gina will offer a wealth of resources to uplift and educate catechists for their important contributions in our parishes and schools.

GINA FELTER See biography for Gina Felter listed on Session C.03.

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Reflections on Missions to Rwanda and Tanzania

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) immersion visits to the countries they serve, helping to educate people to the needs of our world. Join Lisa Hendey, who traveled with Catholic Relief Services to Rwanda and Tanzania, and Sergio Lopez, CRS Representative, as they share their personal experiences.

LISA HENDEY See biography for Lisa Hendey listed on Session B.06.

SERGIO LOPEZ Sergio Lopez has more than seven years experience working in Youth ministry in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. As husband, musician and evangelizer, he is dedicated to inspiring Catholics to participate in the social mission of the Church. Sergio received his Master’s degree in Religious Education from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles, and has worked for Catholic Relief Services since 2014. Sergio Lopez is sponsored by Catholic Relief Services.

As Christians, we are also called “to accept the world as a sacrament of communion, as a way of sharing with God and our neighbors on a global scale…” Laudato Si, No. 9 Pope Francis’ Encyclical on the Environment 24

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The Compassionate Minister

Cultivating Christ-like compassion in oneself results in a deepening of the spirit and softening of the heart. This makes us better able to listen, serve, and love those to and with whom we minister. The session will invite lay ministers to consider the ways in which we serve in a compassionate manner and how we hope to identify these efforts in the future.

KATHY HENDRICKS Kathy Hendricks is a National Catechetical Consultant for Sadlier and a contributing writer for their materials, including the We Believe catechetical program, Gather in My Name intergenerational events, and her blog, www.WeBelieveAndShare.com. Kathy has over 30 years’ experience as a Catholic school teacher, catechetical leader, and pastoral ministry. Kathy Hendricks is sponsored by Sadlier.

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Liturgy 101

This session is designed for all liturgical ministers and for those interested in renewing their understanding of and appreciation of our Catholic Liturgy. Using church documents, scripture, and song, it will cover the many aspects of liturgy that make it the “source and summit” of the life of the Church. This workshop will explore the history, characteristics and dynamics of this celebration that is a fundamental aspect of our Catholic identity.

MEL KENNEDY See biography for Mel Kennedy listed on Session C.06.

D.07

Pro-Life in a Pro-Choice World

(See registration book online at Diocesan website: www.dioceseoffresno.org for description of topic and biography of presenter.)

REBECCA PEARSON

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WORKSHOP WILL BE GIVEN IN VIETNAMESE.

The Permanent Diaconate— Are You Hearing God's Call, or is it Going to Voicemail?

This workshop explores the three-fold ministry of the Permanent Diaconate, explaining the process here in our Diocese, and the special opportunities for ministries of charity and justice in our parishes. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding diaconal formation.

DEACON CHARLES REYBURN Deacon Charles Reyburn is the Assistant Director for Formation of the Permanent Diaconate here in the Diocese of Fresno. Deacon Chuck was ordained a Deacon in Fresno on January 13, 2007. He is assigned to St. Patrick's Parish in Merced. He and his wife Hillary have been married 44 years, and have three children and three grandchildren.

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What is Consecrated Life?

Every Religious Congregation represents a unique gift to the church through its charism and spirit. During this session a panel of religious men and women will share their personal path of service to the people of God amid the various forms of consecrated life.

SISTER MARIE FRANCIS SCHROEPFER, CSJ, AND PANEL OF RELIGIOUS MEN AND WOMEN WORKSHOP WILL BE GIVEN IN KOREAN.

“Love One Another as I D.41 Love You.” (John 15:12) How Can we Live this Commandment in our Daily Life?

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Family in Faith Gia Đình Trong Đúc Tin

Loving is easier said than done! Is my faith strong enough to lift and encourage my family or perhaps that the faith of my community helps lift up my faith? This workshop will focus on the theological reflection stories of the Prodigal Son (family) and the Raising of Lazarus (community).

Nói về yêu thương thì dễ nhưng rất khó thi hành! Đức tin của tôi có mạnh đủ để nâng đở và khuyến khích gia đình tôi hoặc là đức tin của cộng đoàn tôi có thể giúp nâng đở đức tin của tôi? Trong buổi hội thảo này sẽ khai triển về thần học của câu chuyện Đứa Con Hoang Đàng (gia đình) và câu chuyện Lazarô được sống lại (cộng đoàn).

DEACON DAO CAO See biography for Deacon Dao Cao listed on Session C.51.

WORKSHOP WILL BE GIVEN IN HMONG.

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Nurturing the Hmong Community

This workshop explores ideas for how the Hmong Catholic community can grow.

CHENG HER

Before he died Jesus gave us new commandment. “Love one another as I love you.” How can we love one another as Jesus loves us? Jesus washed his disciple’s feet and said, “I washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet.” (John 13, 14) This is a model of action to love one another in our daily life as Jesus did. Also, in contrast Paul talks to us of love in 1 Corinthians 13. “Love is patient, love is kind… love never fails… faith, hope, love remains, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” Love is open to others and to God. When we love others we are open to newness of life each day, we encounter others and God. We are not satisfied with our own interpretation of life.

Cheng Her is a catechist for the Hmong Catholic Community and is a convert from Shamanism to Catholicism since 1988. In 2006 he finished the New Wine diocesan program and was the coordinator for the Hmong program on TV Channel 49 until 2014. Cheng is currently in his third year of Diaconate formation program.

SUKYI HUR, CSJP, OMD

Tsheej thiab nws tsev neeg los ntseeg txoj kev cai KATAULIV txij lis xyoo 1988. Lub sij hawm tam sis no nws vtseem tab tom kawm ua{Deacon} xyoo no yog xyoo 3 lawm.

See biography for Sukyi Hur listed on Session C.41.

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Cheng’s goal for the future is to bring the young and old together so that they can have a closer bond with one another, and Christ. Tsheej Hawj los ua Xib Hwb rau lub koom txoos Hmoob kas tau liv nnyob fresno txij xyoo 2006 los lawm tom qab nws Kwm tag New Wine, ces txij thaum ntawd los nws los tuav tshooj xov tooj cua pom duab chanel 49 los txog rau xyoo 2014. Cov hauj lwm nws ua youg muab caij nyoog, thiab tshaj ntuj lus.

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REGISTRATION FORM

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Diocese of Fresno Congress 2015 1550 North Fresno Street ♦ Fresno, California 93703 Telephone: 559-488-7474 ♦ www.dioceseoffresno.org/congress

Family of Faith Love is Our Mission

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Diócesis de Fresno Congreso 2015 1550 North Fresno Street ♦ Fresno, California 93703 Teléfono: 559-488-7474 ♦ www.dioceseoffresno.org/congress Sirviendo Nueve Vicarios: Merced-Mariposa ♦ Madera ♦ Fresno Metropolitano ♦ Fresno Rural ♦ Kings ♦ Tulare ♦ Bakersfield Metropolitano ♦ Kern Rural ♦ High Desert

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inscripciones Las inscripciones para el Congreso se inician en INSCRIPCIÓN ADELANTADA $30 Agosto 2015. Inscripciones Anticipadas serán Antes del 8 de Septiembre, 2015. aceptadas hasta el 8 de Septiembre, 2015, por correo postal o internet, pagando con cheque o Por Internet o Correo Postal. tarjeta de crédito. Los gafetes se enviarán por NO SE ACEPTAN INSCRIPCIONES POR FAX. correo postal a quienes se registren antes del 8 Cheque o Tarjeta de Crédito por Internet de Septiembre, 2015. Después del 8 de Septiembre, 2015, las INSCRIPCIÓN REGULAR $40 inscripciones serán aceptadas solamente por Desde el 9 de Septiembre, 2015, teléfono o por internet, y deberán recibirse el 2 hasta el 2 de Octubre, 2015. de Octubre, 2015. NO SE ACEPTARAN INSCRIPCIONES ENVIADAS POR FAX. Aquellas Por internet o por Teléfono personas que se inscriban después del 8 de NO SE ACEPTAN INSCRIPCIONES POR FAX. Septiembre, 2015, necesitarán recoger sus Cheque o Tarjeta de Crédito por Internet gafetes el día del evento; por favor hagan planes para llegar temprano. DÍA FINAL PARA CANCELACIONES Todos los participantes del Congreso deberán No habrá reembolsos después del día 9 de usar sus gafetes en todo tiempo, especialmente Septiembre, 2015 al entrar en las sesiones de los talleres. Las personas en la puerta verificarán su gafete a la NO SE ACEPTAN INSCRIPCIONES entrada de cada taller para asegurarse que usted esta en la sesión correcta. A nadie se le Desde el 3 de Octubre, 2015, permitirá entrar a la sesión al menos que esa hasta el 10 de Octubre, 2015. sesión aparezca en su gafete. El remplazo de su gafete tendrá un costo de $10.00 dólares. DURANTE EL CONGRESO $40 El Congreso es un evento para adultos, por esa 10 de Octubre, 2015. razón no se admiten menores de 14 años. En Persona: Cheque o Efectivo Jóvenes de 14 a 18 años son bienvenidos a asistir sólo como CANCELACIÓN / REEMBOLSO / POLITICAS DE PAGO: participantes registrados, y Todas las cancelaciones tendrán un cargo de procesamiento de $5.00. acompañados por uno de sus Todas las solicitudes de cancelación o reembolsos deberán ser por padres u otro adulto autorizado escrito y recibirse antes del 9 de Septiembre. No habrá reembolsos como chaperón. después de esta fecha. No habrá reembolsos si no se presenta (“no show”). Para información en Español sobre el Día Juvenil, por favor TODOS LAS CUOTAS PENDIENTES DE PAGO deberán ser pagadas en su vea la página 46. totalidad el 31 de Octubre, 2015, o un cargo por pago tardío se sumará.

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horario de acontecimientos CONGRESO:

Sábado, 10 de Octubre del 2015

DÍA JUVENIL:

Domingo, 11 de Octubre del 2015 9:00 AM — 4:30 PM

HORA

8:00 AM — 5:15 PM

EVENTO

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Inscripciones y Exhibiciones

8:00 AM – 8:20 AM

Oración de Apertura 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

Descanso y Exhibiciones

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

Descanso y Exhibiciones

2:30 PM – 3:45 PM

Talleres Sesión D (todos)

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Descanso y Exhibiciones (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 hoteles del rededor. Por favor llame directamente al hotel y mencione el código de descuento. Comfort Suites Downtown 210 East Acequia Avenue Visalia, California 93291 (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 Visalia, California 93291

(559) 636-1111 www.marriott.com/vismc Pegado al Centro de Convenciones Tarifa Reducida: $102 Código de Descuento: Diocese of Fresno 31

información general del congreso 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 1-800USA-RAIL o visite: www.amtrak.com para hacer sus planes.

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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 El Centro de Convenciones de Visalia ofrece estacionamiento gratuito para nuestro evento en los estacionamientos alrededor del Centro de Convenciones.

Viaje hasta el tercer semáforo (Calle Court). Dé vuelta a la izquierda en la Court y tome el carril derecho. 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 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.

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ALIMENTOS Caja de almuerzo servida con un sándwich, fruta, bolsa de papitas, y refresco, puede ser ordenada por $8.50 en su forma de inscripción hasta el 8 de Septiembre. Puestos de Comida estarán disponibles 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 TENEMOS HOSPITALIDAD GRATIS EN LA MAÑANA AFUERA DEL CENTRO DE CONVENCION .

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La Familia se Construye en la Oración y el Afecto Directo de sus Miembros

La tecnología moderna del internet, videos y radio deben ayudar a este fin de oración y amor en la familia. Asista a este taller para saber cómo protegerse contra ataques cibernéticos contra la familia, la moral y la persona. Aprende también cómo discernir entre “amistades no gratas” que perjudican la confianza en familia y amistades que sí ayudan a una buena relación familiar.

REVERENDO JOAQUÍN ARRIAGA El Padre Joaquín S. Arriaga es párroco de la Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Monte Carmelo en Fresno, California. Estudió teología en Chicago, Illinois y el Universidad Católica de América en Washington, D.C. Ha trabajado en la pastoral de migrantes y de la familia, y catequesis integral en su ministerio sacerdotal.

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Familia de Fe: Plantío de Vocaciones

Es en el seno de la familia donde se vive la fe plenamente, donde nuestros jóvenes pueden descubrir la vocación para la que Dios los ha creado. Nos centraremos en las prácticas de fe que ayudan a una persona joven a escuchar, discernir y responder al llamada del Señor en su vida.

REVERENDO DAN ÁVILA

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La Familia como Punto de Partida para la Misión

El Papa Francisco el 26 de julio del 2013 en Rio de Janeiro, dijo: “Que precioso es el valor de la familia, como lugar privilegiado para transmitir la fe”, lo que quiere decir que la familia es el punto de partida para la misión; es donde por primera vez se plantan y nutren las semillas del Amor de Dios. Sin embargo, Jesús nos desafía a tomar ese amor y cruzar fronteras, a compartirlo con otras comunidades de discípulos misioneros. Usando el ejemplo de la Sagrada Familia, los participantes reflexionarán sobre cómo hacer que la familia se convierta en cultivo para la misión, incluyendo sugerencias prácticas para compartir la Alegría del Evangelio en el hogar, el trabajo, la escuela, la parroquia, con los vecinos y en cualquier lugar donde nos encontremos. Compartir el Amor de Dios es nuestra Misión en la tierra.

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DIÁCONO GUSTAVO ESCRUCERÍA Gustavo A. Escrucería es Promotor Misionero de Maryknoll y es Diácono de la Diócesis de Oakland, California, prestando sus servicios ministeriales 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 talleres, estudios bíblicos, lectio divina y retiros. Él está disponible para hacer presentaciones y retiros enfocados en la Misión de Jesús a través de los Estados Unidos en inglés y en español. Es originario de Colombia, casado con dos hijos adultos. El Diácono Gustavo Escrucería esta patrocinado por Maryknoll Padres y Hermanos.

Reverendo Dan Ávila es el Director de Vocaciones por la Diócesis de Fresno y es Administrador de la Parroquia St. Ann de Riverdale. El Padre Dan ha servido como sacerdote por 26 años y la mayoría de esos años ha servido como pastor. Con el va a traer jóvenes de vocaciones de nuestra diócesis.

Vivir la vocación de ser protectores de la obra de Dios es parte esencial de una existencia virtuosa, no consiste en algo opcional ni en un aspecto secundario de la experiencia cristiana. Laudato Si, No. 217 Carta Encíclica Del Santo Padre Francisco Sobre el Cuidado de La Casa Común

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Evangelización y Catequesis en un Contexto Multi-cultural y Bilingüe: Desafíos y Oportunidades

"La visión de Evangelización del Papa Francisco nos da un conocimiento profundo dentro de la vida pastoral y en particular del proceso catequético. Su exhortación papal, Evangelii Gaudium, presenta a la Iglesia con un énfasis renovado en contenido formado por nuestro contexto social y una pedagogía de “encuentro.” En esta presentación se verá como podemos cambiar algunos desafíos, en el ministerio de formación en parroquias multi-culturales y bilingües, a oportunidades para una mayor unidad parroquial y experiencias de formación de fe más profundas para nuestros estudiantes y catequistas."

REVERENDO JON PEDIGO, STL El Padre Jon Pedigo, STL, ha participado activamente en asuntos cívicos, diálogos entre fe y justicia social desde hace más de 30 años. Se desempeña como párroco en la iglesia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, en el lado este de la ciudad de San José. También es el Director Diocesano de justicia para los inmigrantes en la diócesis de San José. El Padre Pedigo ha recibido numerosos premios y reconocimientos incluyendo el premio Defensor de los Inmigrantes 2008 por la organización SIREN, premio Director 2010 por la Comisión de Relaciones Humanas del condado de Santa Clara y Compañero Rockwood 2012 para Lideres Inmigrantes en California. El Padre Jon Pedigo, STL esta patrocinado por Pflaum Publishing Group.

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Certificación Catequética: ¿Por Qué? ¿Y Cómo?”

Este taller está diseñado para ayudar a responder a preguntas relacionadas al proceso de certificación ahora encomendada por la Diócesis. No sólo cubrirá los lineamientos y los procedimientos requeridos, sino los beneficios y las razones de la importancia de la formación continua. Hay que repetirlo: en la Iglesia de Jesucristo nadie debería sentirse dispensado de recibir la catequesis; pensamos incluso en los jóvenes seminaristas y religiosos, y en todos los que están destinados a la tarea de pastores y catequistas, los cuales desempeñarán mucho mejor ese ministerio si saben formarse humildemente en la escuela de la Iglesia, la gran catequista y a la vez la gran catequizada. (Catechesi Tradendae, No. 45).

LINDA RAM Linda actualmente tiene la posición de Coordinadora del Ministerio de Catequesis en la Diócesis de Fresno. Ella trabaja con directores parroquiales y líderes catequéticos de educación religiosa y programa catequético. Linda ofrece entrenamiento continuo, talleres, y retiros para personal de la parroquia y voluntarios con el fin de apoyarlos y se conviertan en catequistas efectivos y comprometidos. Linda ha enseñado en ambos ambientes parroquial catequético, así como también en Escuelas Católicas. Ella tiene una Maestría en Ministerios Pastorales de la Universidad de Santa Clara con una doble especialización en Liturgia y Catequesis.

La Espiritualidad de la Pobreza y la Teología de la Liberación

La santa Elizabeth Ann Seton solía decir: “Vive simplemente, para que otros simplemente vivan.” Todos estamos llamados a la pobreza, pero ¿qué pasa cuando esa pobreza oprime, reprime y esclaviza? ¿Es acaso esa, la voluntad de Dios? ¿Qué significado tienen las palabras de Jesús: “he venido a anunciar la libertad”? Apoyándonos en pensamientos del salvadoreño Beato Mons. Oscar A. Romero, exploremos la importancia y relevancia de la Teología de la Liberación para nuestros días y para nuestras comunidades.

GIOVANNI O. PÉREZ Giovanni O. Pérez es el consultor de la catequesis primaria de la Arquidiócesis de los Ángeles. Posee una Maestría de Artes en Estudios Religiosos, una licenciatura en Psicología y también es un Maestro catequista. Ha sido director de educación religiosa por más de 20 años en dos parroquias diferentes de la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles. Su ministerio incluye el trabajo con los jóvenes, los encarcelados, la evangelización y la catequesis. Giovanni y su esposa han criado una familia de cuatro jóvenes adultos con mucha energía.

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Nuestro Amigo Zaqueo

En este taller aprenderemos sobre este singular personaje Bíblico. Como su determinación de ver a Jesús lo llevo a un encuentro personal con él. Invitándolo a una conversión que cambio su vida. Juntos recordaremos nuestro propio encuentro con nuestro Señor Jesucristo y conversión, re-encenderemos nuestra chispa de fe. Si tú eres catequista, líder de grupos parroquiales o simplemente quieres conocer más a Jesús te esperamos. Excelente para maestros de la confirmación, coordinadores de retiros que busquen hacer de sus clases una que sea más interesante, atractiva, constructiva y eficaz. Juntos aprenderemos como hacer de nuestra conversión una acción que llegue a nuestras familias y todos los que nos rodean.

FRANCISCO RODRÍGUEZ Por los últimos 27 años, Francisco Rodríguez ha estado involucrado en el ministerio con jóvenes y adultos en la Parroquia de San Pedro, California. Con la ayuda del Reverendo Claudio, ellos iniciaron un grupo juvenil en 1985 que permanece activo hasta hoy. Francisco ha sido el líder en la Parroquia del Programa de Confirmación en Inglés, y también el Coordinador de la Parroquia de los Retiros de Adultos, Jóvenes, Parejas, y Adolescentes, y de la Preparación para la Confirmación en inglés y español desde 1990. El también es el fundador de Camisas La Cruz, un ministerio que busca evangelizar sin palabras. (Aprende-Vive-Comparte-Ve la Fe) Camisas con mensajes Católicos.

Nuevo: Temas para Jóvenes Adultos vean paginas 43-45.

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"La Nueva Evangelización en la Familia y sus Pilares" (Mateo 28:16-20)

Ven a ver el brillante futuro de la Nueva Evangelización/Familia en la comunidad Hispana. Exploraremos que es lo que el Espíritu Santo esta haciendo por medio de la Nueva Evangelización en las familias. ¿Qué nos dice el Papa Francisco de las responsabilidades de la familia? ¿Cómo debes responder tú ante ella? Analizando sus pilares, responderemos a estas respuesta. ¡No faltes te espero!

LUPITA VITAL Lupita Vital es de Guadalajara, 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 Pontifice. Desde el año 2000, sirve en la Diócesis de San Jose, California como Asociada para la Catequesis de los Hispanos. 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, California.

talleres sesiones CONFERENCIA PRINCIPAL EN ESPAÑOL:

Familia en la Fe: El Amor es Nuestra Misión Doctor Hosffman Ospino

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La Familia Como “Iglesia Doméstica” es la Base Fundamental Para el Discipulado

“- a través del Bautismo somos incorporados en la vida entera de la Familia de Dios- (Familiaris Consortio, 15)” El objetivo de este tema es analizar y reflexionar la importancia de que: “En el seno de una familia, la persona descubre los motivos y el camino para pertenecer a la familia de Dios. DA 118. Y es en la pequeña comunidad donde queda más claro este rostro de la Iglesia como familia de Dios. La vivencia de la Iglesia como comunión sólo se puede vivir a nivel de relación interpersonal de fe, con hermanos concretos. Ante la tentación, muy presente en la cultura actual, de ser cristianos sin Iglesia y las nuevas búsquedas espirituales individualistas, afirmamos que la fe en Jesucristo nos llegó a través de la comunidad eclesial y ella nos da una familia, la familia universal de Dios en la Iglesia Católica. DA 256.

REVERENDO JESÚS DEL ÁNGEL LEÓN, JCL 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 John Esquivel y el Obispo 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 Administrador Parroquial 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 diaria.

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¡Da La Mano a Tu Hermano! Tres Ideas para Fortalecer las Familias en tu Comunidad

¿Y quién es mi hermano? Esta es la pregunta que le hicieron a Cristo y la misma que Jesús ahora nos pone a nosotros. Nuestra respuesta a esta pregunta tiene ambas consecuencias para el mundo. Nosotros catequistas tenemos la tarea de ayudar a los padres de familia a que contesten esta pregunta. En este taller se les dará tres herramientas que ayudará a fortalecer a las familias de sus comunidades a través de obras de justicia y de caridad.

SERGIO LÓPEZ Sergio López tiene más de siete años de experiencia trabajando con ministerios de pastoral juvenil en la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles. Como esposo, músico, y evangelista se dedica a inspirar a Católicos a que participen en la misión social de la Iglesia. Sergio recibió su Maestría en Estudios Religiosos de la Universidad Mount St. Mary’s en Los Ángeles. Trabaja para Catholic Relief Services. Sergio López esta patrocinada por Catholic Relief Services.

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Ya No Son Dos Sino Uno. ¿Cierto o No Cierto?

No fuimos creados para vivir solos. Dios en su infinita sabiduría en el momento supremo de la creación humana, presenta al hombre a su mujer para que juntos vivan plenamente su misión en el núcleo social más importante de la sociedad y de la Iglesia misma, la familia. Es en el seno familiar donde irrumpe la vida y florece en toda su plenitud para crecer plena terrenal y divinamente. En la familia se forman los triunfadores, las personas de bien y en la familia se deforman. En el seno familiar se forma el santo pontífice o el reo sentenciado a muerte.

DOCTOR GABRIEL Y MARINA MARTÍNEZ Doctor Gabriel Martínez es un psicólogo jubilado. Obtuvo la Maestría en Consejería en la Uni ver si dad de L oy ol a Marymount y el Doctorado en Educación en la Universidad de San Francisco, dos universidades Jesuitas en California. 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 Doctor 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 y asiste a la juventud a identificar sus talentos a fin de desarrollarlos y aplicarlos cada día de sus vidas.

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¿Por Qué el Ministerio Hispano se Debe Enfocar en Los Jóvenes y Las Familias?

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Música y Liturgia: Compañeras en el Andar

Si una sociedad o comunidad de fe quiere mantenerse viva y relevante, necesita invertir en los más jóvenes. Conscientes de que cerca del 60% de los jóvenes católicos en los Estados Unidos en el país son hispanos, esto significa que si la Iglesia en este país quiere mantenerse viva y relevante ha de invertir urgentemente en la juventud hispana. Esto debe comenzar con las familias y las parroquias hispanas. Dialoguemos con claridad las realidades de los jóvenes hispanos en los Estados Unidos y exploremos maneras prácticas de acompañarles hacia un encuentro con Cristo en la Iglesia.

“La música sacra será tanto más santa cuanto más íntimamente esté unida a la acción litúrgica” (SC, n.112). La música, como forma artística, y la liturgia como fuente de oración y acción en la iglesia, se unen para elevar los corazones del pueblo hacia el Corazón de Dios. En este taller podemos encontrar que la música y la liturgia pueden trabajar en armonía e igualdad, ya que se complementan entre sí. Músicos y sacerdotes, con este taller, contemplarán que son aliados, compañeros y miembros de un mismo equipo, en vez de verse como miembros de bandos opuestos o ajenos el uno al otro.

DOCTOR HOSFFMAN OSPINO

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El Doctor Hosffman Ospino es profesor de Teología Pastoral y Educación Religiosa en la Universidad Jesuita Boston College en donde también es Director de Programas de Postgrado en Ministerio Hispano. La investigación del Doctor Ospino se enfoca en el diálogo entre fe y cultura. Él es autor y editor de varios libros incluyendo Evangelización y Catequesis en el Ministerio Hispano (Liguori Publications, 2013). Actualmente trabaja en dos libros sobre comunidades de fe multiculturales y parroquias con ministerio hispano. Sirvió como el investigador principal del Estudio nacional de parroquias católicas con ministerio hispano (2011-2014), cuyos resultados fueron publicados en el libro El Ministerio Hispano en Parroquias Católicas (Our Sunday Visitor, 2015). Doctor Hosffman Ospino esta patrocinado por Our Sunday Visitor.

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Coco Veloz ha sido músico pastoralista y compositora por 27 años. Ella trabaja actualmente en la Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Paz en el Valle de San Fernando 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.

El Rosario de los Santos Esposos y el Misterio del Amor

La encarnación y la redención comienzan con una pareja comprometida, María y José, escogidos por Dios. Como el pecado entró en el mundo a través de una pareja, Adán y Eva, el plan de Dios para la redención del mundo incluye redimir matrimonios y familias. Los esposos santos son los primeros y más colaboradores en esta misión. El Santo Rosario de los Esposos es una devoción que expande los misterios gozosos del rosario de María a San José. La reflexión sobre los misterios de la encarnación y la vida oculta de Jesús a través de los ojos de las dos personas más cercanas a él, nos ayuda a apreciar mejor la importancia de la fe, familia, matrimonio y nuestra misión de amar.

REVERENDO LARRY TOSCHI, OSJ Nacido en Madera. Ordenado de los Oblatos de San José. B.A. y M.S.T.M. de la Universidad de Santa Clara. Maestría en Divinidad. y maestría de la escuela Dominicana de Filosofía y Teología. Ha servido como director de formación, misionero, provincial, pastor. Coordinó los principios de Encuentro Matrimonial en la diócesis de Fresno y en otros lugares. Fundó talleres de amor da vida (La Familia Natural Vive Mejor) y apoyo del Ministerio de Planificación Familiar Natural. Presentó ponencias en Simposio Internacional San José. Es autor de varios libros sobre San José. Es párroco del Santuario de nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Co-patrona de los no nacidos, Bakersfield.

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ERICK INFANTAS Erick Infantas, desde su tempr an a e da d de adolescencia, ha sido músico en diversas compañías de folclor de su país natal, Perú, y ha participado en giras internacionales a festivales de folclor en Martigues, Francia; Jaca, España; Stuttgart, Alemania y otros países de Europa. Ya residiendo en los Estados Unidos, ha sido músico pastoralista y compositor por 15 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 y WLP.

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sesiones de talleres Esta presentación explora el gozo de la enseñanza de Jesús por medio de su Evangelio. Veremos como su pedagogía es atractiva y de qué forma atrae a los diferentes oyentes de su tiempo. ¿Cómo nos atrae Jesús ahora? ¿Cómo descubrimos el gozo de su Evangelio en el ministerio que hacemos? Veremos algunas formas de poner amor y esperanza en la misión de evangelizar. Analizaremos a grandes rasgos la Exhortación Apostólica el “Gozo del Evangelio del Papa Francisco”.

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La Familia de Dios Ante el Desarrollo Humano Integral

El objetivo de este tema es reflexionar sobre “El desarrollo humano integral” – que en la Caritas in Veritatae se explica mediante la relación entre la caridad y la verdad, es un concepto clave de la doctrina social de la Iglesia, cuya vía maestra es la caridad. El “humanismo integral”, perspectiva que Pablo VI tomó de la Populorum Progressio de Maritain, ha sido profundizada posteriormente en los pontificados de Santo Juan Pablo II, en clave personalista y de Benedicto XVI en clave antropológica y eclesiológica. La misión de la Iglesia se sitúa al servicio de la verdad que libera; al servicio de Dios y al servicio del mundo en términos de amor y verdad y como consecuencia al servicio del desarrollo humano integral, concretamente promoviendo la fraternidad universal. La Iglesia es la Familia de Dios en cuanto antítesis del individualismo y subjetivismo, ante los individuos que viven una religiosidad privada, según las creencias y las preferencias de cada cual. La Iglesia es el “nosotros” de la Fe - “el que nunca está solo”; la familia constituida y fundada sobre la Eucaristía; y la familia de los cristianos que vive en intima comunión con Dios Padre, por su Hijo, en el Espíritu Santo, promoviendo en el mundo la cultura de la vida y la civilización del amor, con una atención preferencial por los más necesitados.

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Ver biografía publicada para Lupita Vital en la Sesión A.28.

Caritas in Veritate

REVERENDO JESÚS DEL ÁNGEL, JCL Ver biografía publicada para Reverendo Jesús Del Ángel en la Sesión C.21.

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El Amor es la Misión de la Familia Plenamente Viva: La Familia Cristiana Como Base y Fundamento de la Vida Divina y de la Iglesia

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El amor es la misión de la familia plenamente viva: La familia cristiana como base y fundamento de la vida divina y de la Iglesia. Este taller presenta a la familia cristiana como imagen de la Iglesia y de la vida divina. Invita a ver a la familia como base y fundamento para entender nuestra relación con Dios y con los demás. Padres de familia, educadores, catequistas, religiosos y párrocos son invitados a considerar qué significa entender nuestro concepto de la familia en la vida de la Iglesia.

FRANCISCO CASTILLO El Doctor Francisco Castillo, catequista desde la edad de los doce años, trabaja como editor y especialista multicultural para RCL Benziger. También se desempeña como profesor adjunto de estudios religiosos en el Broward College, en Pembroke Pines, Florida. Trabajó durante 13 años como educador católico de la Arquidiócesis de Miami en enseñanza secundaria y sirviendo como jefe del Departamento de Teología y Director de Pastoral Colegial. Es miembro de la Academia de Teólogos Católicos Hispanos de los Estados Unidos (ACHTUS por sus siglas en inglés), miembro del Instituto Nacional Hispano de Liturgia y del Festival Internacional de Cine Juan Pablo II. Sus intereses profesionales incluyen la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia, teología litúrgica, la teología y liturgia estética, la teología de la liberación, la teología hispana/latina de los Estados Unidos, los estudios religiosos, religión comparativa, la religión y el cine, y la identidad cultural. Algunas de sus publicaciones se pueden encontrar en Momentum, Ministry and Liturgy, Amén y en línea en w ww . u shi s p a ni c mi ni str y . co m . También es escritor y poeta, su libro de poesía titulado, Mis Primeros Poemas, fue publicado en 2013 por el Círculo de Escritores y Poetas Iberoamericanos (CEPI). Vive en el sur de la Florida con su esposa e hijo. Francisco Castillo esta patrocinada por RCL Benziger.

Fe y Finanzas Personales

Este taller le mostrará los métodos de cómo manejar las finanzas personales y cómo afecta nuestra espiritualidad y nuestra vida de fe. Teo le mostrará los pasos de cómo examinar y discernir mayordomía usando las Escrituras y reflexión.

TEO GIJÓN Teo Gijón siempre ha sido muy activo en su fe vivir tanto a nivel parroquial, así como a nivel diocesano. Estuvo activo en el Grupo Anawim Juventud en St. John Newman Center en Santa María desde 1996 hasta 2001. Ha participado activamente en muchas organizaciones y tareas fuerzas: ES-TU-DIOS Asociación Estudiantil Católica en Fresno State; Preparación Matrimonial para la Diócesis de Fresno; y Coordinador de la Universidad de la Paz Financiera en St. Paul Newman Center. Ha recibido Licenciatura en Artes Grados en Matemáticas y Filosofía y recibió su credencial de enseñanza en 2011.

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Existimos no sólo por el poder de Dios, sino frente a él y junto a él. Por eso lo adoramos. Laudato Si, No. 72 Carta Encíclica Del Santo Padre Francisco Sobre el Cuidado de La Casa Común

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El Jubileo Extraordinario de la Misericordia: Un Momento Kairós Para la Iglesia y el Mundo

Un preparación para el próximo Jubileo Extraordinario de la Misericordia (8 de Diciembre, 2015- 20 de Noviembre, 2016), este taller introducirá los participantes a la Proclamación Papal “Misericordiae Vultus” en la cual el Papa Francisco comparte sus motivos y metas para este año de Misericordia y las muchas escrituras profundas que nos servirán como guías durante este año especial de gracia. El Papa es muy claro: Misericordiosos como el Padre es el ‘lema’ del Año Santo” (MV #14) Traigan una copia del documento y verán como individuos, parroquias, diócesis y la Iglesia Universal, la manera de llegar a ser “un oasis de misericordia” en un mundo de “indiferencia” (MV #12 and #15).

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 Republica 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 KNXT, en la estación de la Diócesis de Fresno. Uno es “El Evangelio de Lucas” y el otro es un nuevo esfuerzo llamado, “Perfil Parroquial” en el que diferentes parroquias de toda la diócesis serán visitadas, entrevistadas y presentadas al aire y en nuestro sitio web, www.knxt.tv.

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Dios Habla Sexualmente

La pasión de Dios por su pueblo se desborda con imágenes eróticas intrépidas descritas es las Sagradas Escrituras y algunos profetas del Antiguo Testamento. Escultores y pintores renacentistas desbordan la pasión divina artísticamente plasmada como la manifestación más grande de Dios dada al hombre. Este taller enmarca la belleza divina del don de la sexualidad entregado como regalo de bodas a la pareja para recibir el Sacramento del Matrimonio.

DOCTOR GABRIEL Y MARINA MARTÍNEZ Ver biografía publicada para Doctor Gabriel y Marina Martinez en la Sesión C.23.

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Evangelizando y Catequizando a la Niñez

El compromiso de todo catequista es de compartir la fe que hemos recibido. Debemos hacer eco de nuestra fe con fidelidad, entusiasmo, amor e inteligencia. En este taller vamos a explorar algunas formas concretas de cómo llevar a cabo nuestra misión evangelizadora en nuestro bello ministerio, ofreciendo una catequesis que “enganche” y desafíe a producir frutos de paz y justicia.

GIOVANNI O. PÉREZ Ver biografía publicada para Giovanni O. Pérez en la Sesión A.25.

La Oración: Creando el Espacio y Preparando Oraciones Creativas en su Salón de Clases

La oración es uno de los aspectos más importantes de nuestra fe Católica. En nuestros salones de Formación de Fe, tenemos que ser intencionales en crear el espacio y ser creativos con la oración. En este taller, examinaremos maneras de crear y mantener un altar/espacio de oración para que no se quede estancado. También exploraremos varios aspectos de diferentes liturgias y descubriremos maneras de crear oraciones que dan vida y sentido para los estudiantes, padres de familia y la comunidad.

ANA C. IBARRA Ana Ibarra es originaria de Los Ángeles, California donde tuvo experiencia trabajando en diferentes ministerios como Directora de Jóvenes, Maestra en las Escuelas Católicas, Consulta Académica para Seminaristas y Directora de Educación Religiosa. En enero del 2014, se movió a la Diócesis de Sacramento, donde es la Coordinadora de Apoyo para los Ministerios Parroquiales.

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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, 2015 at www.dioceseoffresno.org.

¡Invitamos a los Jóvenes Adultos (18 años en adelante) a que participen en sus propias sesiones durante el congreso! Registraciones para este evento están disponibles a partir del 1 de Agosto, 2015 en www.dioceseoffresno.org.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION is from August 1, 2015 through September 8, 2015, with a price of $25. Payment can be made by mailing a check or by credit card online, through our online registration form.

REGISTRACIÓN ADELANTADA es del 1ro del Agosto al 8 de Septiembre por $25. El pago puede ser hecho enviando un cheque por correo o por tarjeta de crédito en línea.

REGULAR REGISTRATION will begin after September 8 and will be accepted via telephone or online at a price of $30. Regular Registration must be received by October 2, 2015. 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, fruit, 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!

REGISTRACIÓN REGULAR comenzará después del 8 de Septiembre y será aceptada por teléfono o en línea al precio de $30. Registración regular debe ser recibida para el 2 de Octubre. Por favor no manden su 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, papitas, fruta, un refresco o agua. La ficha de registración te permitirá escoger el tipo de sándwich de tu gusto. REGISTRACIÓN EN LINEA se llevara acabo en el centro de convenciones, al precio de $30 por persona. Si planeas registrarte en línea, planea llegar temprano, para no perderte la bienvenida y oración inicial.

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

On-Site Registration / Inscripciones y Exhibiciones

8:00 AM – 8:20 AM

Opening Prayer and Welcome / Oración de Apertura y Bienvenida

8:20 AM – 8:40 AM

Break and Viewing of Exhibits / Descanso y Exhibiciones

8:40 AM – 9:45 AM 8:40 AM – 9:55 AM

Keynote Address in English / Conferencia Principal en Inglés Workshop Session A in Spanish / Taller Sesión A en Español

9:45 AM – 10:15 AM

Break and Viewing of Exhibits / Descanso y Exhibiciones

10:15 AM – 11:20 AM 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM

Keynote Address in Spanish / Conferencia Principal en Español Workshop Session B in English / Taller Sesión B en Inglés

11:20 AM – 12:45 PM

Lunch and Viewing of Exhibits / Almuerzo y Exhibiciones

12:45 PM – 2:00 PM

Session C / Sesión C (All)

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Break and Viewing of Exhibits / Descanso y Exhibiciones

2:30 PM – 3:45 PM

Session D / Sesión D (All)

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Break and Viewing of Exhibits (Exhibits close at 4:00 PM) Descanso y Exhibiciones (Exhibiciones se cierran a las 4:00 PM)

4:00 PM – 5:15 PM

Eucharistic Liturgy / Celebración Eucarística

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young adult workshop sessions 8:40 AM - 3:45 PM

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A.81 Keynote Speaker Living as a Family of Faith JUSTIN FATICA See biography for Justin Fatica, Keynote Speaker, on page 15.

B.81 Living as a Fulfilled Single Person The period before the “big commitment” of marriage or consecrated life can be a scary and lonely time for may young adults, but this time can also prove to be very fruitful. It should be a time of preparation, maturing and of deep encounter with God and neighbor. The great fallacy is that another can fulfill you.

MARY BIELSKI Mary Bielski was born in Indianapolis into an active Catholic family. Her younger years were filled with activity and outward success, but inside she struggled with her relationship with God and life. After a strong conversion her freshman year of college, her life changed and she felt a “total call” sweep into her life and heart; she declared her second major at Marquette University in Theology. Mary currently lives in South Bend, Indiana. In 2009, Mary felt God’s call and took a leap of faith, leaving her job and immersing herself full-time in ALL4HIM Ministries. Her prayer is that you will encounter the tender love of the Lord and be set free to live All for Him.

C.81 And It was Good Justin will explore Scripture on the story of Creation; the beauty and mystery of male and female. What is complementarily between men and women as well as the mystery behind our sexuality. God saw what He had made and it was good. “We believe that in the Sacrament of Marriage, God has given us the gift of experiencing His covenant. In the marriage covenant, husband and wife live together in light of the covenant already established by God and Israel…” (Taken from: Love is our Mission: A preparatory Catechesis for the World Meeting of Families Philadelphia 2015.)

JUSTIN FATICA See biography for Justin Fatica, Keynote Speaker, on page 15.

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D.81 Balance Many times we become busybodies in the Vineyard of the Lord and burn out. We do the work of God, but somehow it feels God is not working in us. This conference will illustrate the danger of speaking a lot about God and little to Him; as well as give practical ways on how to live a Christ-centered life rooted in a life of prayer. “Prayer is work and work is prayer”. I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing. John 15:5

STEPHEN VALGOS Stephen Valgos earned his Master’s in Theological Study (MTS) from the Franciscan School of Theology, a member of the Graduate Theological Union, at Berkeley, California. Stephen has taught in Catholic schools and churches for the past twelve years and now teaches Sacramental Theology and Catholic Morality at Central Catholic High School, in Modesto. He lives with his wife, Jill, and two sons, Mark and Luke in Turlock. Stephen has worked as Director of Adult Education and Evangelization, as a teacher in Catholic Schools, and as a catechist for parish confirmation programs, and holds a Master Catechetical Certification from the Diocese of Monterey. He offers a variety of talks on CD and in MP3 format. For more information on him or his ministry, please visit his website at www.catholicevangelist.com.

Living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue; it is not an optional or a secondary aspect of our Christian experience. Laudato Si, No. 217 Pope Francis’ Encyclical on the Environment

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A.82 Jóvenes, Creando una Comunidad de Amor

C.82 ¿Por qué el Ministerio Hispano se Debe Enfocar en los Jóvenes y la Familia?

“Ustedes son el campo de la fe. Ustedes son los atletas de Cristo. Ustedes son los constructores de una Iglesia más Hermosa y de un mundo mejor.” En este taller hablaremos de tres columnas importantes para un creyente: pasión por Cristo, pasión por la evangelización, y pasión por la comunidad. Todo esto nos ayudará a ser instrumentos transformadores y así, crear una comunidad de amor.

Si una sociedad o comunidad de fe quiere mantenerse viva y relevante, necesita invertir en los más jóvenes. Conscientes de que cerca del 60% de los jóvenes católicos en los Estados Unidos en el país son hispanos, esto significa que si la Iglesia en este país quiere mantenerse viva y relevante ha de invertir urgentemente en la juventud hispana. Esto debe comenzar con las familias y las parroquias hispanas. Dialoguemos con claridad las realidades de los jóvenes hispanos en los Estados Unidos y exploremos maneras prácticas de acompañarles hacia un encuentro con Cristo en la Iglesia.

COCO VELOZ

DOCTOR HOSFFMAN OSPINO

Coco Veloz ha sido músico pastoralista y compositora por 27 años. Ella trabaja actualmente en la parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Paz en el Valle de San Fernando, California, como directora del coro de niños en la parroquia, así como cantor e instrumentista en diferentes actividades parroquiales y organizaciones, 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.

Vea biografía y fotografía por Doctor Hosffman Ospino, Conferencia Principal en pagina 15. Doctor Hosffman Ospino esta patrocinada por Our Sunday Visitor.

ERICK INFANTAS Erick Infantas, desde su temprana edad de adolescencia, ha sido músico en diversas compañías de folclor de su país natal, Perú, y ha participado en giras internacionales a festivales de folclor en Martigues, Francia; Jaca, España; Stuttgart, Alemania, y otros países de Europa.

8:40 AM - 3:45 PM

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D.82 Jóvenes, Mensajeros de Esperanza para Hoy “Que nadie menosprecie tu juventud. Procura, en cambio, ser para los creyentes modelo en la palabra, en el comportamiento, en la caridad, en la fe y en la pureza.” (Timoteo 4: 12). En este taller los participantes descubrirán la importancia de su misión y la transcendencia que ésta tiene dentro de la Iglesia local.

COCO VELOZ Y ERICK INFANTAS Ver biografía publicada para Coco Veloz y Erick Infantas en la A.82.

Ha sido músico pastoralista y compositor por 15 años. Él trabaja como director de coros hispanos en la parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Paz en el Valle de San Fernando, California. También se desempeña como músico profesional con el ministerio El Sembrador Nueva Evangelización (ESNET), estudios de grabación y publicadores como OCP y WLP.

B.82 Conferencia Principal: Familia en la Fe: Amor es Nuestra Misión DOCTOR HOSFFMAN OSPINO Vea biografía y fotografía por Doctor Hosffman Ospino, Conferencia Principal en pagina 15. Doctor Hosffman Ospino esta patrocinada por Our Sunday Visitor.

No podemos sostener una espiritualidad que olvide al Dios todopoderoso y creador. Laudato Si, No. 75 Carta Encíclica Del Santo Padre Francisco Sobre el Cuidado de La Casa Común

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2015 / DOMINGO, 11 DE OCTUBRE, 2015 Schedule subject to change by discretion of the Office of Ministries. El programa esta sujeto a cambios por el discreción de la Oficina de Ministerios. TIME / HORA

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

Break and Viewing of Exhibits / Descanso y Exhibiciones

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Eucharistic Celebration / Celebración Eucarística

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch and Viewing of Exhibits / Almuerzo y Exhibiciones

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Workshops / Talleres

3:00 PM – 3:20 PM

Break and Viewing of Exhibits / Descanso y Exhibiciones (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 / La Clausura

REGISTRATION

INSCRIPCIONES

Diocesan Youth Day is open to all High School Youth (9th—12th grade)! Interested youth should contact their 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!

THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:

EL PROCESO DE INSCRIPCIÓN ES EL SIGUIENTE:

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Youth Minister reads all the policies and procedures in the Youth Day Instruction Guide, which was sent to each parish. It is important to read the Guide in its entirety, as some procedures have changed. Youth Minister registers the group online, at www.dioceseoffresno.org/youthday. 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 all the completed forms listed, as detailed in the Youth Day Instruction Guide sent to the Parish Youth Minister. 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 1, 2015 registration may be cancelled.

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REGISTRATION, CHAPERONES AND CHECK-IN

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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, en la página www.dioceseoffresno.org/youthday. 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 1 de Octubre, su inscripción será cancelada.

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COSTS:

COSTO:

Early Bird registration received by midnight September 14, 2015 is $20 per person. Regular registration price is available until October 1, 2015 or until space is filled at $25.00 per person. No new registrations will be accepted on-site the day of the event.

Inscripciones con descuento deberán ser recibidas para la media noche del 14 de Septiembre, 2015, $20.00 dólares por persona. Inscripciones a precio regular están disponibles por internet hasta 1 de Octubre, 2015, o hasta que el espacio se haya agotado $25.00 por persona. Nuevas inscripciones no serán aceptadas el día del evento.

Lunch is not included in the Registration cost. Lunch can be purchased on-line at the time of registration at the cost of $7.50 per person. Refund available only for groups registered by September 14, 2015.

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 $7.50. Reembolso disponible solo para grupos inscritos al 14 de Septiembre, 2015.

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.

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.

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.

CHECK-IN Group leaders are encouraged to check-in for Youth Day on Saturday, October 10, from 1:00—3:00 PM in the Congress Registration area. This is highly recommended. Check-In on Sunday, October 11 will check in for the group. 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. 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.

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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.

REGISTRO Líderes de grupo son motivados a hacer un “check-in” de registro el sábado, 10 de Octubre, de la 1:00 a las 3:00 PM en el área de registro del congreso. Esto es muy recomendado. El registro va a ser de domingo 11 de Octubre de la 8:00 AM hasta la 8:30 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. 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.

POLITÍCA DE REEMBOLSO: Reembolso disponible sólo para grupos inscritos al 29 de Septiembre, 2015. Una cuota de $5.00 dólares por persona será cobrada a aquellos que cancelen sus inscripciones al 29 de Septiembre, 2015. No se entregarán reembolsos después de esta fecha.

Family is Family

And It was Good

Every human person is a brother or sister. “Love is our mission, and it is by loving God and one another that we will be fully alive.” Taken from:

(Creation. Beauty and Mystery of Male and Female. “We believe that in the Sacrament of Marriage, God has given us the gift of experiencing his covenant. In the marriage covenant, husband and wife live together in light of the covenant already established by God and Israel…” Taken from: Love is our mission, A preparatory Catechesis for the World Meeting of Families Philadelphia 2015)

Love is our mission, A preparatory Catechesis for the World Meeting of Families Philadelphia 2015

JUSTIN FATICA Since Hard as Nails was founded in 2002, Justin Fatica has impacted over one million people. He has been speaking professionally since he was 19 years old. He is a graduate of Seton Hall University with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Education. He has been featured on numerous media outlets such as Good Morning America, ABC Nightline, TBN, EWTN, and was the subject of a HBO film called “Hard as Nails,” which focused on his life and ministry. He is an author of three books: “Hard as Nails: A Mission to Awaken Youth to the Power of God’s Love;” a Publisher’s Weekly best-seller; “Win it All: The Way to Heaven for Catholic Teens;” and “The Prayer Workout Devotional: 40 Days of Biblical Reflections to Jumpstart Your Workout Routine.” Justin has been endorsed by numerous priests and bishops, including Bishop Rhoades, of the Diocese of Fort Wayne, IN, who said: “With deep passion, Justin shares this faith, hope, and love with young people, teaching and inspiring them to have a living relationship with the Holy Trinity. Justin Fatica is indeed a new evangelizer, helping others to encounter Christ and the liberating truth of the Gospel.” He is currently the Executive Director of Hard as Nails Ministries. He resides in Syracuse, New York, with his four children and his beautiful wife, Mary.

MARY BIELSKI Mary Bielski was born in Indianapolis into an active Catholic family. Her younger years were filled with activity and outward success, but inside she struggled with her relationship with God and life. After a strong conversion her freshman year of college, her life changed and she felt a “total call” sweep into her life and heart; she declared her second major at Marquette University in Theology. Mary currently lives in South Bend, Indiana. In 2009, Mary felt God’s call and took a leap of faith, leaving her job and immersing herself full-time in ALL4HIM Ministries. Her prayer is that you will encounter the tender love of the Lord and be set free to live All for Him.

ARMEE YOUNG MINISTRIES ARMEE Ministries originated in December 2008 by a group of NET Ministries Alumni in Turlock, California. What started out as a strong desire to come together for corporate prayer through Praise and Worship, turned into a full blown worship ministry. Every Monday evening, people of all ages from all over the Central Valley gather for fellowship, spiritual nourishment, worship and Adoration. ARMEE has since then ventured into other projects such as leading music at faith events and retreats, recording an album, and even opening for Catholic recording artist Matt Maher. ARMEE’s mission is simple: Deepening people’s love for Christ through fellowship, spiritual nourishment, and worship, in Adoration and Reconciliation, while enriching their love of the Mass and the Eucharist, and inspiring them to greater Evangelization.

JUSTIN FATICA / MARY BIELSKI AND ARMEE YOUNG MINISTRIES

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Finding God in the Noise

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411 on Dating

We are surrounded by noise all day long…our phones, our music, friends, homework, and so many other influences around us. When do we make time for God? We join ARMEE Ministries, who show us how to make time for prayer and use social media to find God and make Him known!

Dating in today’s world can be a challenge. How do we engage in respectful, loving relationships as Christian young people? We come together to learn how to value ourselves and those with whom we are in relationship.

ARMEE MINISTRIES

Stephen Valgos has a Master’s in Theological Study (M.T.S.) from the Franciscan School of Theology and is a member of the Graduate Theological Union, at Berkeley, California.

See biography and photograph for Armee Ministries listed on Keynote Speaker on page 49.

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Young and Called

We are called to love and serve the whole human family. What does Vocation mean, and how do we understand it working in our lives? How do each of us learn to discover our personal call?

REVEREND DAN AVILA Reverend Dan Avila is the Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Fresno and Administrator of St. Ann’s Parish in Riverdale. He has been a priest for 26 years and served as a pastor for most of those years. He will be accompanied by young vocations of our Diocese!

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Dealing with Failure

STEPHEN VALGOS

Stephen has taught in Catholic schools and churches and now teaches Sacramental Theology and Catholic Morality at Central Catholic High School, in Modesto. He lives with his wife, Jill, and two sons, Mark and Luke. He has worked as Director of Adult Education and Evangelization, and as a catechist for parish confirmation programs. Stephen has various publications through St. Mary’s Press, and he offers a variety of talks on CD and in MP3 format. For more information on him or his ministry, please visit his website at www.catholicevangelist.com.

FRANCIS RUIZ Francis Ruiz is an owner / operator of a McDonald’s in Sacramento, California. He is one of eight children brought-up in a very Catholic home. He played football in high school and later went off to play college football at West Texas A&M College. Ruiz had to leave the sport after a devastating injury. After learning that he would not be able to play, Francis prayed and argued with God. Francis came to realize that he was not living how he should, especially in the way he treated women. He now seeks a life of chastity and speaks to teens on the importance of dating for marriage.

After falling in the area of chastity when she was a teenager, Maricela Lupercio learned a valuable lesson: Through God’s mercy and forgiveness, her once painful and burdensome past is something she is A Heart for My Brothers and Sisters passionate about Hearing about loving our neighbor is very different than actually living a life sharing. This workshop where we are aware of the needs of our neighbors. Whether we speak will be a reflection of about the neighbors near our home or in a country far away, we are called to open our how we fall and how eyes to their needs, their sorrows, and their celebrations. Lisa will share her God helps us get up experiences with journeys to Africa. Sergio will share his experiences of working with again and live! Catholic Relief Services and his trips to South America.

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MARICELA LUPERCIO Maricela is a speaker and faith -filled Catholic woman. She is happily married with four children. She currently serves as the Director of L a t i n o s 4 L if e . M ar i c e l a Lupercio is sponsored by Latinos4Life.

LISA HENDEY Lisa M. Hendey is the founder and editor of CatholicMom.com and the best-selling author of The Grace of Yes, The Handbook for Catholic Moms and A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms. As a board member and frequent host on KNXT Catholic Television, Lisa has worked closely with EWTN and CatholicTV. She blogs at multiple online venues including Patheos. Her articles have appeared in reputable Catholic magazines. Lisa travels internationally giving workshops. She was selected as an Elizabeth Egan Journalism Fellow, and has been recognized by several distinguished organizations. Lisa lives with her family in the Diocese of Fresno, California.

SERGIO LÓPEZ Sergio López has more than seven years of experience working with youth ministries in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. As husband, musician, and evangelizer he is dedicated to inspiring Catholics to participate in the social mission of the Church. Sergio has a Masters’ Degree in Religious education from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles and currently works for Catholic Relief Services.

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