
If you are a part of any formation (staff, leader or volunteer): catechetical, youth ministry, young adult, adult, RCIA/RICA, special needs/disability, small group, evangelization or discipleship ministry this conference is for you!
This event is FREE for all who attend!
Join us for an online summer conference with parish gathering locations brought to you by the Archdiocese of Atlanta province partners including Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Raleigh and Savannah. Individual registration is now open!
Event is in English, Spanish and Vietnamese with over 80 national and local presenters.
Workshops on a variety of topics including:
Theology and Methodology for Catechists
Young Adult to Senior Adult Faith Formation
Special Needs and Disability Ministry
Small Groups, Evangelization and Discipleship
Highlighted Presenters:
Julianne Stanz, Mark Hart, Joe Paprocki, Fr. Ronald Nuzzi, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Dr. Hoffsman Ospino, Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP, Fr. Frank Donio, SAC, Fr. Frank DeSiano, CSP, Deacon Steve Mitchell, Jose "Pepe" Alonso, Peter Le, and Danielle Brown
Local presenters include Patrick Ginty, Terrie Baldwin, Gabriela DelRio, Ricardo Veloz, and Katushka Olave
Check out all of the presenters for the conference.
Basic Catechist Certification Course Equivalency Opportunities
If you are working towards Basic Catechist Certification, this conference has opportunities to complete the Foundations or Liturgy formation by viewing the following presentations and submitting a written piece on the main takeaways or learnings and an application to your ministry or life. Once requirements are completed, submit a request for a course equivalency certificate.
Foundations:
- What the Church Believes – Part 1 – Mr. Joe Von Kanel
- What the Church Believes – Part 2 – Mr. Joe Von Kanel
- Drawing Parents and Children into the Practice of Faith – Dr. William O’Leary
- Tasks of Catechesis for 2021 and Beyond – Mrs. Kathy McCormick
- Planning Classes and Engaging Children – Miss Katie Bogner
- 5 Tips to Become an Evangelizing Catechist – Mr. Greg Wasinski
Liturgy:
- The Spirituality of the Catechist - Sr. Janet Schaeffler
- Tell the Word: An Introduction to Biblical Storytelling, Part 1 – Ruth Elsbree
- Tell the Word: An Introduction to Biblical Storytelling, Part 2 – Ruth Elsbree
- Creative Ways to Teach the Liturgical Year - Steve Botsford
- God Talk: Praying with Children and Youth – Sr. Nancy Walsh, MSBT