Schedule

Tuesday, December 2, 2008 • 5:00 PM

Thursday, December 4, 2008 • 10:30 AM

Sustaining the Spirit

ValLimar and Frank Jansen, Tom Tomaszek, Cathy and Mike Carotta

Sustaining the Spirit is open to all diocesan leaders and collaborating members of NFCYM who have been in this ministry for five or more years. The 2008 experience is designed to help you revisit the callings you have responded to in your life, reflect on the commitments you have made, and explore concrete ways of adapting to the vocational challenges you face in Sustaining the Spirit. Through quiet reflection, stories, video slide shows, music, prayer, poetry, discussion, and research, we will explore these and other questions related to work, faith, and relationships...What are the callings I need to attend to at this time in my life? What conflicts are arising from the commitments I have made, or not made, to these callings? What practices can help me sustain the Spirit that fuels my callings and commitments? What is the difference between attending to my “lifes work” and attending to the “work of my life?” Cost is $75 and includes most meals. Space is limited to 50 diocesan leaders and collaborating members.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 • 9:00 AM

Thursday, December 4, 2008 • 12:00 PM

Connecting, Marketing, and Evangelizing Young Adults: Young Adult Ministry Leadership Forum

NCYAMA Leadership Team

In a world where consumerism and corporate competition dominate, text-messaging is preferred over talking, romance is found on the Internet and terror is used for political propaganda, what does the Catholic Church have to offer people in their 20s & 30s? Find out the religious longings and the various demographics of Catholics in their 20s and 30s and how Catholicism helps them connect in a world that is seemingly over connected. Learn how to market to college-age and working young adults, welcome them into the Catholic Church and keep them coming back. Share best practices, engage in conversation and develop an action plan. Cost is $50 which includes a snack. All other meals/lodging are extra at your own expense.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 • 1:00 PM

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 • 6:00 PM

Living Your Strengths and Building an Engaged Parish

Greg “Dobie” Moser and Leisa Anslinger

Explore and discover your personal strengths through use of the Living Your Strengths assessment tool. We will explore how a strengths-based approach can bring the gifts and energy of many to your ministry. This training will identify the foundational building blocks and principles for strengthening and Increasing parish engagement. We will use current research from the Gallup organization that identify and measure successful parish practices for developing engaged, vibrant parishes. * Please note: Participants are required to complete the online Living Your Strengths assessment and bring their results to the training. Complete this online (https://www.strengthsfinder.com). Cost is $30 and includes a snack (does not include cost of online assessment).

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 • 1:00 PM

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 • 6:00 PM

Fostering Unity in Diversity: Convergence in Mission and Practice

A Panel of Presenters including Arturo Chaves, Carmen Cervantes, Marcos Martinez, Rey Malave, Sr. Eileen McCann, Carolyn Adrian, Carole Goodwin, Marilyn Santos and George Rand.

Help participants get a broader and deeper understanding of how to foster unity in diversity and how to inculturate the Gospel into major cultural groups with a focus on the Hispanic population. Cost is $10 and includes a snack.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 • 1:00 PM

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 • 6:00 PM

Speaking of Faith: The Secrets to Successfully Presenting to Groups Large and Small

Mike Patin, Jesse Manibusan, Bob McCarty and Others

This preconference is for any persons wishing to learn more about designing and delivering effective faith presentations to teens in large group settings. Cost is $30 and includes a snack.

Thursday, December 4, 2008 • 9:00 AM

Thursday, December 4, 2008 • 3:30 PM

NACYML Biennial Meeting and In-Service

NACYML Leadership Team

At this biennial NACYML membership gathering, NACYML members will have the opportunity to pray together, network with other youth ministers from around the country, catch up with old friends, hear great music and speakers, share ideas and be inspired by other professionals, share in the development of the profession of youth ministry, take an active role in the fastest growing association for Catholic youth ministry leaders and win prizes. Your annual NACYML fee cover all costs associated with this meeting. No additional registration fee is required! For more information, Read/download the flyer 147KB.

Thursday, December 4, 2008 • 1:00 PM

Thursday, December 4, 2008 • 3:00 PM

Emerging Adulthood as a New Frontier in Youth Ministry

Kenda Creasy Dean

As adolescence extends well into the twenties, research has noted the overwhelming absence of institutions from the lives of American young adults--leaving them to make monumental decisions of love, work, and ideology largely on their own. Keying off the work of Robert Wuthnow and Jeffrey Arnett, this session will explore the spirituality of young adults, the relationship between emerging adulthood, adolescence, and youth ministry, and the particular challenges facing churches where ministry with young people extends through the first third of life. This pre-conference is free and open to all.

1:00 PM

7:00 PM

Prayer Labyrinth: A Pathway to God

Lobby Hallway Outside Exhibit Hall B

1:00 PM

7:00 PM

Prayer Chapel with Blessed Sacrament

222

10:00 PM

11:00 PM

Support Group for Chemically Dependent Persons

Crowne Plaza - Room

11:00 AM

3:45 PM

Resource Spotlights

Convention Center

11:30 AM

1:30 PM

NCCYM Service Opportunity

Diocese of Cleveland

Cosgrove Center

12:00 PM

2:00 PM

Living Waters Catholicteria

Sponsored by DWP Inc and CTS Audio

Exhibit Hall A

12:00 PM

4:00 PM

Catholic Youth Ministry Resource Exposition

Exhibit Hall A

12:00 PM

4:00 PM

Innovation and Technology Center

Sponsored by MyCatholicVoice and Ministry Training Source

Exhibit Hall A

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

Daily Eucharistic Liturgy

Music provided by WLP

Music Hall

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

Orientation for First Time NCCYM Attendees

212 A-B

3:15 PM

3:45 PM

Café Soul - Walking with Blessed Miquel Pro - Transformed by Truth (Ignatian Spirituality)

Staircase Lounge

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

Regional Gatherings

Convention Center

6:30 PM

7:00 PM

Praise and Worship Music

Music Hall

7:00 PM

8:30 PM

Opening Session

Music Hall

7:30 AM

10:00 AM

NCCYM Service Opportunity

Diocese of Cleveland

8:00 AM

7:30 PM

Conference Registration

Convention Center Main Lobby

8:45 PM

9:45 PM

Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

230 A-B and Main Lobby

8:45 PM

10:45 PM

Exhibitors Evening Social

Sponsored by Youth Ministry Resource Exhibitors

Exhibit Hall A

1:00 PM

1:30 PM

Café Soul - Walking with St. Martin de Porres - Transformed by Humility (Dominican Spirituality)

Staircase Lounge Bar

1:45 PM

2:15 PM

Café Soul - Walking with St. John Bosco - Transformed by Christ Present in the Young (Salesian Spirituality)

Staircase Lounge Bar

10:00 PM

11:00 PM

Support Group for Chemically Dependent Persons

Crowne Plaza - Room

10:30 AM

4:00 PM

Catholic Youth Ministry Resource Exposition

Exhibit Hall A

11:00 AM

12:15 PM

Round A: Concurrent Sessions and Volunteer Tracks

Convention Center

12:00 PM

2:15 PM

Living Waters Catholicteria

Sponsored by DWP Inc and CTS Audio

Exhibit Hall A

12:00 PM

2:00 PM

Innovation and Technology Center

Sponsored by MyCatholicVoice and Ministry Training Source

Exhibit Hall A

2:15 PM

3:45 PM

Round B: Professional Workshops and Volunteer Track

Convention Center

3:45 PM

4:15 PM

Praise and Worship Music

Music Hall

4:15 PM

5:45 PM

A Celebration of Youth Ministry Featuring the National Youth Ministry Awards

Music Hall

4:15 PM

5:45 PM

National Youth Ministry Awards

Music Hall

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

Holy Hour with Reconciliation

230 A-B

6:00 PM

9:00 PM

Dinner Break

On Your Own

7:00 PM

11:00 PM

Friday Night Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Event to Fight Poverty in Cleveland

Sponsored by Diocese of Cleveland and OCP/Spiritandsong and RCL/Benziger

Rock n Roll Hall of Fame

8:00 AM

7:00 PM

Prayer Chapel with Blessed Sacrament

222

8:00 AM

7:00 PM

Prayer Labyrinth: A Pathway to God

Lobby Hallway Outside Exhibit Room B

8:00 AM

6:00 PM

Conference Registration

Convention Center Main Lobby

9:00 AM

10:30 AM

Opening Liturgy

Music Hall

9:00 PM

11:00 PM

Hall of Faith Slam Jam

Sponsored by WLP and GIA

Music Hall

1:00 PM

1:30 PM

Café Soul - Walking with Teresa of Avila - Transformed by Prayer (Carmelite/Contemplative Spirituality)

Staircase Lounge Bar

1:15 PM

2:15 PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Lower Lobby

1:45 PM

2:15 PM

Café Soul - Walking with the Women Martyrs of El Salvador - Transformed by Mission (Mission Spirituality)

Staircase Lounge Bar

10:30 AM

6:00 PM

Catholic Youth Ministry Resource Exposition

Exhibit Hall A

11:00 AM

5:00 PM

Alive in the Spirit Symposium

Sponsored by the National Catholic Committee of Girl Scouts and Camp Fire (NCCGSCF)

Crowne Plaza

11:00 AM

4:00 PM

Sports and Spirituality Symposium

Sponsored by the National Center for Catholic Youth Sports (NCCYS)

Renaissance Hotel

11:00 AM

12:15 PM

Round C: Concurrent Sessions and Volunteer Tracks

Convention Center

11:00 PM

12:00 AM

Support Group for Chemically Dependent Persons

Crowne Plaza - Room

12:00 PM

2:00 PM

Innovation and Technology Center

Sponsored by MyCatholicVoice and Ministry Training Source

Exhibit Hall A

12:30 PM

1:15 PM

Daily Eucharistic Liturgy

Music provided by GIA

Room 230

12:30 PM

2:15 PM

Diocesan Leaders and Collaborating Members Luncheon Dialogue on Adolescent Catechesis

12:30 PM

2:30 PM

Living Waters Catholicteria

Sponsored by DWP Inc and CTS Audio

Exhibit Hall A

2:30 PM

4:00 PM

Round D: Professional Workshops and Volunteer Track

Convention Center

4:00 PM

5:30 PM

Innovation and Technology Center

Sponsored by MyCatholicVoice and Ministry Training Source

Exhibit Hall A

4:15 PM

5:30 PM

Round E: Facilitated Dialogues

Convention Center

5:30 PM

8:30 PM

Dinner Break

On Your Own

5:30 PM

7:00 PM

Catholic Youth Foundation, USA Wine and Cheese Social

Sponsored by Catholic Youth Foundation, USA

Crowne Plaza

5:45 PM

6:45 PM

Mass for Early Travelers

Music provided by OCP/Spiritandsong

Music Hall

8:00 AM

7:00 PM

Prayer Labyrinth: A Pathway to God

Lobby Hallway

8:00 AM

7:00 PM

Prayer Chapel with Blessed Sacrament

222

8:00 AM

6:00 PM

Conference Registration

Convention Center Main Lobby

8:30 AM

9:00 AM

Praise and Worship Music

Music Hall

8:30 PM

9:30 PM

Praise and Worship Music

Music Hall

9:00 AM

10:30 AM

General Session

Sponsored by NCCL

Music Hall

9:00 PM

11:00 PM

Youth Ministry Extravaganza

Sponsored by Catholic Artists and Performers

Music Hall

1:00 PM

7:00 PM

Catholic Angels Bowling Tournament

Corner Alley

8:30 AM

9:00 AM

Praise and Worship Music

Music Hall

9:00 AM

9:30 AM

Closing Session

Music Hall

9:30 AM

11:00 AM

Closing Eucharistic Liturgy

Music Hall