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December 2-4, 2008 (Tuesday-Thursday)
Preconferences
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. |
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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. |
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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). |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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December 4, 2008 (Thursday)
Resource Spotlights, Conference Opening
Stand on the Rock of Faith!
Matthew 7:21, 24-27
Together we stand tall as we begin these faith filled days – days that celebrate the Rock upon which our faith is formed.
| START | END | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
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 OpportunityDiocese of Cleveland |
Cosgrove Center |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Living Waters CatholicteriaSponsored 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 CenterSponsored by MyCatholicVoice and Ministry Training Source |
Exhibit Hall A |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
Daily Eucharistic LiturgyMusic 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 OpportunityDiocese of Cleveland |
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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 SocialSponsored by Youth Ministry Resource Exhibitors |
Exhibit Hall A |
December 5, 2008 (Friday)
Conference Events
Transformed by Christ
Matthew 9:27-31
We are transformed, not only by the words we hear and the examples of goodness that surround us, but by the touch of Christ, himself, who calls us to see our mission with new eyes.
| START | END | EVENT | LOCATION |
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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 CatholicteriaSponsored by DWP Inc and CTS Audio |
Exhibit Hall A |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Innovation and Technology CenterSponsored 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 ClevelandSponsored 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 JamSponsored by WLP and GIA |
Music Hall |
December 6, 2008 (Saturday)
Conference Events
Come to the Water
Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26
Thirsting for more than this world has to offer, we seek our true Source and drink deeply, so that we may never thirst again.
| START | END | EVENT | LOCATION |
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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 SymposiumSponsored by the National Catholic Committee of Girl Scouts and Camp Fire (NCCGSCF) |
Crowne Plaza |
11:00 AM |
4:00 PM |
Sports and Spirituality SymposiumSponsored 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 CenterSponsored by MyCatholicVoice and Ministry Training Source |
Exhibit Hall A |
12:30 PM |
1:15 PM |
Daily Eucharistic LiturgyMusic provided by GIA |
Room 230 |
12:30 PM |
2:15 PM |
Diocesan Leaders and Collaborating Members Luncheon Dialogue on Adolescent Catechesis |
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12:30 PM |
2:30 PM |
Living Waters CatholicteriaSponsored 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 CenterSponsored 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 SocialSponsored by Catholic Youth Foundation, USA |
Crowne Plaza |
5:45 PM |
6:45 PM |
Mass for Early TravelersMusic 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 SessionSponsored by NCCL |
Music Hall |
9:00 PM |
11:00 PM |
Youth Ministry ExtravaganzaSponsored by Catholic Artists and Performers |
Music Hall |
December 7, 2008 (Sunday)
Closing Session/Liturgy, Catholic Angels Bowling Tournament
Prepare the Way of the Lord
Mark 1:1-8
Renewed in mission, we go forth into the desert, the mountains, the cities and the byways, to prepare a straight path for the Promised One. Our God comes! We celebrate, Emmanuel!
| START | END | EVENT | LOCATION |
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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 |
