Everyone who works in ministry needs time to reflect, share, and grow in their own faith. For that reason, just as last year, we have added an extra day to Congress, just for you! Join us for sessions that are focused on the ministries that fill our parishes given by Pastoral Staff and other invited guests as they guide us in improving how we serve, and giving concrete ideas to maintain personal relationship with God. Although designed for parish staff and leadership, Friday sessions are open to everyone
Registration is required (see pages 35-36), and all who participate must wear their name badge at all time.
On-site registration will be available beginning at 8:00 am.
Friday, October 11, 2019
| Time | Event | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Check-In and Hospitality | Registration Lobby |
| 9:30 AM | 9:50 AM | Morning Prayer and Welcome | Charter Oak D & E |
| 9:50 AM | 10:35 AM | General Session (simultaneous translation) | Charter Oak D & E |
| 10:35 AM | 10:55 AM | Break and Viewing of Exhibits | Lobbies |
| 10:55 AM | 12:05 PM | Workshops Session One | |
| 12:05 PM | 1:20 PM | Lunch and Viewing of Exhibits | Eucalyptus Couryard |
| 1:20 PM | 2:30 PM | Workshops Session Two | |
| 2:30 PM | 2:50 PM | Break and Viewing of Exhibits | Lobbies |
| 2:50 PM | 4:00 PM | Workshops Session Three | |
| 4:00 PM | 4:15 PM | Break and Viewing of Exhibits | Lobbies |
| 4:15 PM – | 4:30 PM | Closing Prayer | Charter Oak D & E |
No Children under the age of 14 will be allowed to enter the Convention Center.
Friday Sessions
| Session Name | Speaker | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SESSION 1 / SESIÓN 1 ~ 10:55 AM – 12:05 PM | |||
| 1.A | Empowerment for Better Living: Chronic Pain | Emma Camarena | San Joaquin B |
| 1.B | Be Not Afraid: A Catholic Discussion on Depression | Carlos Flores | Charter Oak C |
| 1.C | Ministry – The Disciple’s Life: No Training Needed | Rev. Alejandro Ignacio | Charter Oak A |
| 1.D | All I Want for Christmas Is a New Website! | Claude Muncey | San Joaquin A |
| 1.E | Sacramental Records: A History of Our Diocese | Kim O’Connor | San Joaquin C |
| 1.F | Ser Testigos del Encuentro de Cristo | Carlos Obando | Charter Oak B |
| 1.G | Politics or Gospel? Is It One? The Other? Or Both? | Sr. Marie Francis Schroepfer, C.S.J. | San Joaquin D |
| SESSION 2 / SESIÓN 2 ~ 1:20 PM – 2:30 Pm | |||
| 2.A | Keeping Our Eyes on Jesus | Rev. Msgr. Ray Dreiling | San Joaquin A |
| 2.B | Pray Strong, Play Strong | Lisa Hendey | San Joaquin B |
| 2.C | Office Staff: Agents of Evangelization | Rose M. Hernandez | Charter Oak A |
| 2.D | Liderazgo – Llamado a Proclamar Tu Fe | Ana Ibarra | San Joaquin C |
| 2.E | Parish-wide Evangelization with a Touch of Encuentro | Benito Medrano | Charter Oak B |
| 2.F | Self-Care for the Volunteer Leader | Doug Tooke | Charter Oak C |
| 2.G | End of Life Directives | Rev. Msgr. Rob Wenzinger | San Joaquin D |
| SESSION 3 / SESIÓN 3 ~ 2:50 pM – 4:00 pm | |||
| 3.A | Parish Based Social Justice Ministry 101 | Jim Grant | San Joaquin B |
| 3.B | The Richness of Liturgical Rites | Rose M. Hernandez | Charter Oak A |
| 3.C | Evangelización Parroquial con un toque de Encuentro | Benito Medrano | Charter Oak B |
| 3.D | Best Practices for Internet Communications | Claude Muncey | San Joaquin A |
| 3.E | Whole Person Care Initiative | Roxanna Stevens | San Joaquin C |
| 3.F | Youth Ministry in Rural Parishes | Doug Tooke | Charter Oak C |