Conference Major AddressesDynamic Discipleship: dare. lead. innovate.

Monday – Catechesis

Catechesis Reimagined for a New Generation by Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSPPanel of Writers Presenting Their White Papers: Studying Catechetical ProcessesPanelists will be addressing White Papers submitted on the topic: ….. Based on your experience and setting, describe a renewed vision, a mission, and the essential components of a catechetical process that can equip and inspire those who are attending to become disciples of Jesus Christ.

Father Dave Dwyer, CSP, is Executive Director of Busted Halo®, the Paulist Fathers’ ministry and media outreach to Catholics in their twenties and thirties.

Tuesday – Care of God’s Creation- Catholic Social TeachingResponding to the Cry of the Poor and the Cry of the Earth: The Essential Role of Catholic Social Traditions in Faith Formation. by Joan RosenhauerCaring for those in need has been a part of the Christian tradition since its inception. It’s as ancient as the Old Testament call to care for widows, orphans and aliens, as compelling as Christ’s command to love our neighbor as ourselves and as current as Pope Francis’ new encyclical, Laudato Si. It can also be a life-giving and unifying experience for our faith communities, especially for young people who bring exceptional passion and hope to this mission. Understanding the foundational principle of Human Dignity and all of the themes of Catholic social teaching that flow from it can equip Catholics to bring their faith into

Wednesday – Intercultural Focus Do You See What I See?: Intercultural Lenses for Catechesis and Leadership by Fr. Ricky Manalo, CSPIn our quest to balance unity and diversity between and among all cultural groups, more recent tools have emerged from the area of intercultural competence. This presentation will consider some of the cultural lenses that could be applied to catechetical training and leadership. Topics of interests will include: parameters for interacting with other cultural groups; leadership styles for intercultural ministry; and the promotion of ecclesial integration and inclusion.

Rev. Ricky Manalo, CSP, Ph.D. is a Paulist priest and a liturgical composer, currently teaching at Santa Clara University. He also serves as the main facilitator of the Cultural Orientation Program for International Ministers/Priests (COPIM) of Loyola Marymount University.

Thursday – Evangelization

Learning to Fish by Bishop Michael J. ByrnesMost of our experience in pastoral ministry centers around the dynamics of shepherding. After all, that’s what “pastoral” means. We know how to care for our flock through teaching, service, sacraments, and the like. At the same time, we are all coming to embrace the reality that evangelization also needs to be part of our ministry. But for that, Jesus used a different image, fishing. Even a less than rank amateur fisherman like me knows that fishing requires a different set of assumptions, attitudes, and skills than shepherding. So, we’ll take a look at some of those things. In the end, it will be my hope that we can all come to the key conviction that any evangelist/fisherman needs: “Knowing Jesus is the best gift that any person can receive; that we have encountered Him is the best thing that has happened in our lives, and making him known by our word and deeds is our joy.” (Aparecida, 29)

Bishop Michael J Byrnes, Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit

everything they do. In light of our understanding of the intrinsic dignity of every person, our Holy Father has challenged us to seek an authentic and deep meeting with the other, as he has modeled so often, and to recognize the integral nature of our relationships with each other and with all of creation. Pope Francis reminds us that there are members of the global community across the U.S. and around the world who are suffering from poverty, violence and the impact of environmental degradation. During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, it is all the more important to help Catholics of all ages appreciate the rich tradition that informs our response to our brothers and sisters in need and to God’s gift of creation. By encouraging the Catholic community to bring this teaching to life, catechetical leaders can help Catholics renew and enrich their faith as true disciples of Christ.

Joan Rosenhauer, Executive Vice President, U.S. Operations, Catholic Relief Services

Daily Capstone Presenter Sr. Maureen Sullivan, O.P.

Sr. Maureen Sullivan, O.P. is a Dominican Sister of Hope from New York. She received her M.A. in Theology from Manhattan College in the Bronx and her Ph.D. from Fordham University, also in the Bronx. She is Professor Emerita of Theology at St. Anselm College in New Hampshire.

Saturday, May 21 Pre-conference Events 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Registration Open 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm NCCL Board Meeting 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner – Board & 2016 Conference Planning Committee

Sunday, May 22 Pre-conference Events 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Registration Open 8:00 am - 10:30 am Board Meeting 8:00 am - 8:30 am FCH Welcome and Breakfast 8:30 am - 4:30 pm FCH Meeting11:40 am - 12:00 am Rep Council Orientation12:00 am - 5:00 pm Rep Council Lunch and Meeting 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Celebration of the Eucharist Celebrant: Bishop Felipe J. Estévez 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm RCL Benziger Welcome with Refreshments (RSVP requested)

Monday, May 23 Catechesis 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Registration (closed 8:15-10:15 & 12:15-1:15) 7:30 am - 8:00 am First-Time Attendees Meeting Sponsored by William H. Sadlier, Inc. 8:15 am - 10:45 am Opening Prayer & General Session Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP10:15 am - 3:00 pm Exhibits Open for the Day10:45 am - 11:45 pm “Unpacking” Sessions12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Our Sunday Visitor Lunch (RSVP requested) 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm “Imagination” Sessions 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Celebration of the Eucharist 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm High-Top Networking 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Capstone Address - Sr. Maureen Sullivan, OP 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm FCH Reception Sponsored by RCL Benziger 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm A Night at the Oscars - Sr. Rose Pacatte, FSP

Tuesday, May 24 Care of God’s Creation – Catholic Social Teaching 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Registration (closed 9:00-10:30) 8:00 am - 9:00 am NCCL Living Room Innovation Center 9:00 am - 10:15 am Opening Prayer & General Session Joan Rosenhauer10:15 am - 3:00 pm Exhibits Open for the Day10:45 am - 11:45 am “Unpacking” Sessions

Tuesday, May 24 (continued)11:45 pm - 1:30 pm Exhibits - Lunch Break12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Diocesan Directors’ Lunch Sponsored by Loyola Press 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm “Imagination” Sessions 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Celebration of the Eucharist 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm High-Top Networking 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Capstone Address - Sr. Maureen Sullivan, OP 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm William H. Sadlier Event (RSVP requested) Sponsored by William H. Sadlier, Inc. Wednesday, May 25 Intercultural Focus 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Registration (closed 9:00-10:15 & 12:00-1:30) 8:00 am - 9:00 am Exhibits Open 9:00 am - 10:15 am Opening Prayer & General Session Fr. Ricky Malano, CSP 10:15 am - 2:00 pm Exhibits Open for the Day 10:30 am - 12:00 pm NCCL Business Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Awards Luncheon (RSVP requested) Includes the presentation of: New Wineskins Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Catechetical Award 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Dessert in Exhibit Hall before Closing 2:00 pm Exhibits Close 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Inter-Faith Panel 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm Inter-Faith Service 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm High-Top Networking 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Capstone Address - Sr. Maureen Sullivan, OP 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm FCH Meeting & elections Sponsored by William H. Sadlier, Inc. Thursday, May 26 Evangelization 8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration 8:00 am - 8:45 am NCCL Living Room Innovation Center 9:00 am - 10:35 am Opening Prayer & General Session Bishop Michael Byrnes10:30 am - 11:45 am Forums12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Capstone Address - Sr. Maureen Sullivan, OP12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Celebration of the Eucharist Celebrant: Bishop Christopher J. Coyne 1:30 pm Dismissal

NCCL 2016 Conference ScheduleMonday-Thursday: May 23-26, 2016

Pre-conference: May 22, 2016 Exhibits Open May 23-25, 2016

HOTEL INFORMATION: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront - 225 E Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Phone: 888-421-4423Rooms are $115.00/night plus tax for single/double and $135/night plus tax for triple/quad rooms

Direct link: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/NCCLAnnualConventionMay2016A limited block of rooms have been reserved for our NCCL participants for 3 days prior to and after the conference dates. Rooms must be reserved prior to April 29, 2016. Be sure to reference NCCL. Check in is at 3:00 PM and Check out is at noon. You may pre-order a $10 + tax/day/person breakfast when you make your room reservation by using the reservation link shown above and on the conference website. You may also call the hotel to make changes to your reservation. Breakfast reservations are due by May 1, 2016.

FLIGHTS: When booking your flight into Jacksonville, FL (JAX) airport., be sure to look at the pre-conference activities! We suggest you plan your departure for May 26, 2016 after 5:00 PM (ET). TRANSPORTATION:

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MONDAY - “UNPACKING” Session 10:45- 11:45 am (* indicates a 20 minute session offered at 10:45 am & 11:15am)101.* Baptism, Reconciliation, and Eucharist Preparation: Your Biggest Opportunities to Engage Parents! by Paul Canavese 102. Leadership and Mercy: Synonyms or Antonyms? by Stephen Connor, M.Div. & Becky Eldredge 103. Keeping Kerygma in the Curriculum by Jamin Herold104.* Believe, Celebrate, Live: An experience of faith through Word and Ritual by Diane Lampitt 105. The Home: First Aid Station for Mercy, Forgiveness and Healing by Beth Mahoney 106.* Using Technology Well for Catechist Formation and Certification by Stephen Matuszak, S.T.D. 107. Better Homes and Pardons – The Raw Power of Forgiveness to Transform Family by Tom McCabe 108. “BACK DOOR” EVANGELIZING for “PARKING LOT PARENTS” by Sr. Patricia McCormack, IHM 109. The Time Is Now! – Early Investment Lasts a Lifetime! by Pam Perrino 110.* Connecting Parishes to the Universal Church: Website/App by Terry Poplava 111. Turn Sex Ed into Love Ed: Parishes Empower Families with New Video Program by Sr. Kieran Sawyer, SSND & Coleen Kelly Mast 112. Biblical Faith Formation, the Heart of the Matter by Cackie Upchurch 113.* Finding Jesus in the Eucharist by Greg Wasinski 114. Metodología - Estrategias eficaces de enseñanza por Sori Govin 115. Marketing y publicidad en la catequesis: ¡Que atractiva Evangelización! por Gerardo Salazar

MONDAY - “IMAGINATION” Session 1:30 - 3:00 pm 201. The Care and Feeding of Catechists: Seven Simple Strategies to Honor, Inspire and Motivate Your Catechists! by Nancy Bird202. Individual Spiritual Growth Plans: What They Are and Why You Need Them! by Rich Curran203. Sharing Our Stories: Sharing Our Faith by David Dayler, M.T.S204. Empowering Parents as Disciples and Teachers by Jared Dees205. Catechizing Youth for Missionary Discipleship by Tom East206. Forming Missionary Disciples through Parish Small-Faith Sharing Groups by Greg Kremer207. Alpha and the Year of Mercy by Deacon Steve Mitchell208. Do You Dare? by Dr. Jo Ann Paradise209. The Gift of Being Catholic by Matthew Pinto210. From Mass to Mission: The Connection between Liturgical Catechesis and Dynamic Discipleship by Michael Ruzicki211. The Future of Adult Faith Formation by Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP & Mary Ann Ronan212. Why Do They Do It That Way? Mentoring Millennials in an Intergenerational Church by Katie Muller, Colleen Moore & Tim Pisacich213. Connecting with Generation “C” by Victor Valenzula214. Hechos a Imagen de Dios: Catequesis para Niños con Necesidades Especiales por Peter Ductram215. El Quinto Encuentro como modelo de catequesis evangelizadora por Hosffman Ospino, Ph.D.

TUESDAY - “UNPACKING” Session 10:45- 11:45 am (* indicates a 20 minute session offered at 10:45 am & 11:15am) 301. A Toolkit for Teachers by Sr. Kathleen Bryant302.* Restoring Justice by Wayne Hipley303. Lessons from Our Contemplative Tradition: “Pope Francis calls on us to be “Lights of Hope.” by Anne Kertz Kernion304.* E-Z PARENT SUPPORT by Sr. Patricia McCormack, IHM305.* Alpha as a Tool for the New Evangelization by Deacon Steve Mitchell306. A Pastoral Approach to Culture by Dan Mulhall307. A Church on the Move: Putting Mission and Mercy in Motion by Joe Paprocki308.* Changing Paradigms by Dr. Jo Ann Paradise309.* Connecting People to Change the World by Marilyn Santos310.* What’s Up? Using Current Events to Emphasize Catholic Social Teaching by Cullen Schippe311. Making Catholic Social Teaching Come Alive for Young People by Joan Weber312. Tools to Help Form Disciples who have a Global View and a Merciful Heart by Dr. Kristin Witte313. Una Iglesia en Marcha: Misión y Misericordia por Adrián Herrera314.* Español Creemos-Identidad Católica-el instrumento ideal para presentar la dignidad humana en la formación de discípulos por Victor Valenzula

TUESDAY - “IMAGINATION” Session 1:30 - 3:00 pm401. When Money Trumps Innocence by Sr. Kathleen Bryant, RSC402. Evangelization: A Transforming Gospel by Fr. Frank DeSiano, CSP403. Building a Church of Mercy by Dr. Matthew Halbach404. Telling the Gospel story as “Dynamic Disciples” by Michael & Charlene Howard405. The Fifth National Encuentro as a Model of Evangelizing Catechesis by Hosffman Ospino, Ph.D.406. “Mission Matters: The Social Dimension of the New Evangelization” by Sr. Theresa Rickard, OP407. Engaging Families in Missionary Work: How to Contribute to a Missionary Church by Marilyn Santos408. Embracing All God’s Children: Faith Formation of Youth with Autism and Other Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities   by Sr. Kathleen Schipani & Carrie Freyer409. Year of Mercy: Teaching A Consistent Ethic of Life by Megan Ward410. Helping Kids and Teens Embrace the Fullness of Catholic Social Teaching by Dr. Joseph White411. Laudato Si: Engaging Pope Francis’ Encyclical and Protecting Our Common Home by Dr. Kristin Witte412. Promoviendo un encuentro con Cristo para personas con discapacidades en la Comunidad Hispana por Esther Garcia413. Ha Llegado la Hora: Implementando Laudato Si en su Hogar y Parroquia por Miriam Hidalgo

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Dear Colleagues in Ministry:

As members or affiliates of the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership (NCCL) you know the importance of our annual meeting. Apart from the opportunity for prayer, rejuvenation, and formation, our gathering will provide us with the best opportunity to come together as catechetical professionals for networking. We are the nation's experts (diocesan, parish, academics, and resource providers) on evangelization and what makes NCCL an extraordinary organization is that it brings together the full complement of ministry collaborators.

We are ramping-up for May's annual meeting and so I want to share with you how this conference will be unique. The theme for our gathering is "Dynamic Discipleship: dare. lead. innovate." The planning concept is based on the Second Vatican Council wherein the Church embraced an aggiornamento moment. The Church fathers gathered daily for prayer and relevant presentations that were followed by significant time discussing the implications for ministry in various venues and forums. Our upcoming conference will emulate this spirit.

The Conference will feature:- General session prayer and keynotes- Daily Mass and an interfaith prayer opportunity- Learning and networking sessions- Forum and Committee gatherings- Membership meetings- Sponsored meals and receptions- A daily theological/pastoral capstone presentation- Access to experts, vendors, and colleagues- And, YOUR contributions as a catechetical ministry professional

One particular element that we will integrate this year is our new Living Room Innovation Area. This space provides us with various kinds of gathering areas (informal to semi-formal) wherein committees, forums, showcases, conversations, and brainstorming can occur. In fact, we plan to schedule a brief time or two for each NCCL Committee or workgroup to meet there to interact with members and to discuss the work each does on behalf of the organization. The Living Room Innovation Area replaces the NCCL Booth and underscores that the primary benefit of NCCL is its ability to facilitate relationship-based networking among catechetical professionals. If you chair one of our committees or task-groups, please contact our conference planner to schedule a timeslot. Others may also want to use the space for province meetings or conversation. Should your network desire a more private meeting location, please review the Master Schedule for available meeting room space and times. This is available on a first come/first serve basis, and final requests are due by February 28. Please contact Ms. Terry Wessels, our conference planner, via email at: ta.wessels@gmail.com.

When we gather for NCCL 2016 we will be in the place where Catholicism's first entered our nation some 450 years ago (Diocese of Saint Augustine – Jacksonville, FL). Just as it was a kairos moment for Church's discipleship-making almost five centuries ago, we expect that NCCL 2016 will be a clarion call for all of who endeavor as evangelizers of this millennium. Dynamic Discipleship: dare. lead. Innovate.

On behalf of the entire organization, we look forward to you joining us!

Sincerely, Dennis L. Johnson, Jr. Secretary for Laity, Family, and Life Secretario de Laicado, Familia, y Vida djohnsonjr@orlandodiocese.org