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Denver Leadership Conference
January 6 - 9, 2010
Cost is only $299.95
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overview
ImpactCenter in conjunction with Franciscan University and the Diocese of Phoenix would like to invite all Parish Catechetical and Youth Evangelization Leaders to our Leadership Conference this January 6-9, 2010 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Phoenix, AZ.
The conference will feature tracks in:
- Childrens Catechesis
- Youth Evangelization
- RCIA/Adult formation
- Hispanic outreach
- Ongoing Professional Development Day open to all parish leaders
Following the lead of Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI, the January Leadership Conference is designed to equip Parish Catechetical and Youth Leaders to meet the demands of fostering the New Evangelization in our Diocese.
This conference will help new and experienced leaders focus on developing the right vision, the relationships, and principles for evangelization and catechesis. Designed by veteran catechetical leaders from the Diocese of Phoenix and throughout the country, this conference will help you focus on the essential areas that lead to fruitful, disciple-making outreach.
goals
The goals of the January Leadership Conference are:
1. Methodology: To expose the participant to the key methodological principles of evangelization and catechesis;
2. Formation: To help the participant understand the catechetical and academic principles behind the basic methods of evangelization and catechesis;
3. Reflection: To provide opportunities for the participants to reflect upon goals #1 and #2 and apply them to their current parish setting.
4. Ongoing Education: To allow parish leaders the opportunity for continuing education and growth in professionalism.
Our desire for each participant is that they:
- Have the understanding and ability to articulate and advocate for the Churchs vision of evangelization and catechesis to pastors, staff, and all those served by the parish;
- Have the skills to translate the principles of evangelization and catechesis to their parish setting;
- Be able to deepen the quality of evangelization and catechesis offered to their parishes, beginning with the liturgy.
certification
The curriculum for the entire January Leadership Conference for Catechetical and Youth Evangelization Leaders is a six-day curriculum, divided over two years. Tracks in each year are offered in the areas of childrens catechesis, youth evangelization and RCIA/Adult Faith Formation.
Year One Foundational Training in Methodology and Administration
1. The Church's Mission/Ecclesia in America
2. Personal Holiness
3. Salvation History
4. Introduction to either Childrens Catechesis, Youth and Young Adult Evangelization and RCIA/Adult Faith Formation
5. An introduction to Scripture and the Catechism
6. Introduction to Evangelization
7. Introduction to Catechesis according to age
8. Curriculum Planning and Catechetical Methodology
9. Leading Group Prayer
10. Cultural Influences
11. Recruiting, Training and Developing Teams
12. Working with Bishops, Pastors, Staff and Parents
Year Two - Advanced Training in Catechetical Principles
1. John Paul II and the New Evangelization
2. Purpose of Catechesis
3. Moving from Evangelization to Catechesis
4. The Liturgical Mission of the Church
5. Human Development
6. Pastoral Care
7. John Paul IIs Understanding of the Family
8. Christocentricity of Catholic Morality
9. Introduction to Theology of the Body
10. Teaching Catholic Sexuality
11. Catholic Social Teaching
12. Fostering Service, Leadership and Vocations
The training can be taken for either personal enrichment (auditing) or for a certificate.
There is no academic credit offered for the program.
Research in the field of lay ecclesial ministry confirms that leaders develop longevity in parish positions when they receive training that prepares them directly for their ministry. Professional training supports both the catechetical program and the person leading the program. Parishes benefit from this training through sustained vision and long-term commitment from their leaders.
Consistency in parish leadership creates an environment for conversion in the life of the parish. The January Leadership Conference is designed to equip and prepare leaders for the challenges that lie ahead and to help others know the saving message of Jesus Christ.
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CONTACT
Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can help by calling us at 602-354-2323 or by emailing us at familycatechesis_diocesephoenix.org.
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www.januaryleadershipconference.org
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