The document provides an agenda for the 2009 Religious Education Congress held at St. Paul High School in Bristol, CT on November 7, 2009. The agenda included a keynote address, Eucharistic liturgy, announcements, lunch, exhibits, and workshops on various topics related to religious education. Workshop topics included how to pass on faith from generation to generation, fostering devotion to the Bible in children, servant leadership in the classroom, educating energetic children, and ministering to ministers. The document provides details on the times and locations for each part of the program.

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Religious Education Congress
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Novemb 7, 2009
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St. Paul H
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2. PROGRAM
REGISTRATION & EXHIBITS
8:00 – 9:00
OPENING PRAYER/WELCOME
9:10 – 9:15
(Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Motta, D. Min. – Director, and Ms. Patricia Keck, M.A.
Assistant Director, Archdiocesan Office of Religious Education)
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: “FEAR GROWS IN DARKNESS; IF
YOU THINK THERE'S A BOGEYMAN AROUND, TURN ON
THE LIGHT.”
9:15 – 10:00
(Dr. Adele González, Founder and President of Get-With-It, LLC –
Ponte en Onda)
We are called to be light to the world and signs of God’s love and forgiveness. As we face
today’s crises, we often become fearful and pessimistic. What ever happened to the power
of the Living Word among us?
EUCHARISTIC LITURGY
10:30 – 11:45
(Archbishop Henry J. Mansell, D.D. presiding)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:50 – 12:00
(Ms. Patricia Keck, M.A. – Assistant Director, Archdiocesan Office of Religious
Education)
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3. CON
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a s: 8:00 - 9:00
Op
pening Pray
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me: 9:15
9 – 10:00
Ke
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ress: 9:15
9 – 10:00
Lit
turgy 10 – 11:45
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An
nnouncemen
nts: 11 – 12:00
1:50
Lunch (first sh
hift): 12 – 12:35
2:00
Lunch (second shift):
d 12 – 1:10
2:35
Ex
xhibits Open
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2:00
Wo
orkshops (ro
ound 1): 1: – 2:15
:15
Wo
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Coff and dani available in the cafe
fee ish e eteria during registration (8:00 – 9:0
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4. OPENING PRAYER
LEADER: Gracious God, you know us and you love us. You know all of the joys, pains,
successes and struggles we have experienced as your teachers and catechists.
Guide us as we now reflect on our response to your call.
ALL: CATECHIST’S PRAYER
Gracious and all-loving Father, out of love for all people you spoke your Word
who became flesh for our salvation.
May your Word transform me so that the message of your Son, our Lord,
may be echoed through my teaching. Allow me to guide the hearts of those
whom I teach in such a way that they will enter more deeply into your way of
truth and salvation.
Grant me the insight needed to lead them to know, love, and serve you. With
the guidance of the Holy Spirit, may they become hearers and followers of your
Word, so that they might help transform the world to follow the way of life to
which your Son has called us all, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Copyright©2009, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C.
LEADER: During this special year dedicated by His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, we are
asked to honor the ordained priests who serve our Church. Let us pray now as
we give thanks for our priests who have dedicated their lives to serve God, to
serve the Church, to serve us and all God’s people.
ALL: We thank you, God our Father, for those who have responded to your call to
priestly ministry. Accept this prayer we offer on their behalf: Fill your priests
with the sure knowledge of your love. Open their hearts to the power and
consolation of the Holy Spirit. Lead them to new depths of union with your Son.
Increase in them profound faith in the Sacraments they celebrate as they
nourish, strengthen and heal us.
Lord Jesus Christ, grant that these, your priests, may inspire us to strive for
holiness by the power of their example, as men of prayer who ponder your word
and follow your will.
O Mary, Mother of Christ and our mother, guard with your maternal care these
chosen ones, so dear to the Heart of your Son. Intercede for our priests that,
offering the Sacrifice of your Son, they may be conformed more each day to the
image of your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
St. John Vianney, universal patron of priests, pray for us and our priests.
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5. CELEBRATI
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ENTRANC SONG
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USED WITH PERMISSION
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OPENING PRAYER
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6. LITURGY OF THE WORD
FIRST READING: ISAIAH 61:1-3a
El Espíritu del Señor está sobre mí,
porque el Señor me ha ungido.
Me ha enviado a dar la buena nueva a los pobres,
a sanar a los de corazón destrozado,
a proclamar la liberación de los cautivos
y a los prisioneros la libertad.
Me ha enviado a proclamar un año de gracia del Señor
y un día de venganza de nuestro Dios;
para consolar a todos los afligidos,
para cambiar por una corona
la ceniza de los afligidos de Sión,
su ropa de luto por perfumes de fiesta,
y su ánimo triste por los cantos de alabanza.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM:
USED WITH PERMISSION
SECOND READING: 2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-2, 5-7
Brothers and sisters:
Since we have this ministry through the mercy shown us,
we are not discouraged.
Rather, we have renounced shameful, hidden things;
not acting deceitfully or falsifying the word of God,
but by the open declaration of truth
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7. we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.
For we do not preach ourselves but Jesus Christ as Lord,
and ourselves as your slaves for the sake of Jesus.
For God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,”
has shone in our hearts to bring to light
the knowledge of the glory of God on the face of Jesus Christ.
But we hold this treasure in earthen vessels,
that the surpassing power may be of God and not from us.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
USED WITH PERMISSION
Go and teach all nations, says the Lord.
I am with you always, until the end of the world.
(Matthew 28:19a, 20b)
GOSPEL: LUKE 10:1-9
Después de esto, el Señor designó a otros setenta y dos,
y los envió por delante, de dos en dos,
a todos los pueblos y lugares donde él pensaba ir.
Y les dio estas instrucciones:
“La cosecha es abundante, pero los obreros pocos.
Rueguen, por tanto, al dueño que envíe obreros a su cosecha.
¡Pónganse en camino!
Sepan que los envío como corderos en medio de lobos.
No lleven bolsa, ni morral ni sandalias,
ni saluden a nadie por el camino.
Cuando entren en una casa, digan primero:
‘Paz a esta casa.’
Si hay allí gente de paz, su paz recaerá sobre ellos;
si no, regresará a ustedes.
Quédense en esa casa, y coman y beban de lo que tengan,
porque el obrero tiene derecho a su salario.
No anden de casa en casa.
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8. Si al entrar en un pueblo, los reciben bien,
coman lo que les presenten.
Sanen a los enfermos que haya en él,
y anúncienles: ‘Está llegando a ustedes el reino de Dios’”.
HOMILY
PROFESSION OF FAITH
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS
Response: Señor, escucha nuestra oración or Lord, hear our prayer
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND THE GIFTS
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9. USED WITH PERMISSION
PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
PREFACE
HOLY
USED WITH PERMISSION
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10. MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION
USED WITH PERMISSION
AMEN
USED WITH PERMISSION
COMMUNION RITE
LORD’S PRAYER
SIGN OF PEACE
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
USED WITH PERMISSION
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11. COMMUNION
COMMUNION SONG
License Number: S-908260
PERIOD OF SILENCE
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
CONCLUDING RITE
GREETING
BLESSING
DISMISSAL
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12. SONG
USED WITH PERMISSION
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13. WORKSHOPS
SESSIONS IN ENGLISH
1+2 HOW ARE WE EVANGELIZING? PASSING ON OUR FAITH FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION
This workshop will help participants understand how we look at our call to transmit faith to the generations who come after
us, especially our own families. The family is the “domestic church”. We will discover that meaning on a practical level.
[ROOM 216]
Don and Chris Paglia, Co-Directors, Family Life Office, Archdiocese of Hartford
1+2 HOW TO FOSTER IN CHILDREN A LIFELONG DEVOTION TO THE BIBLE
Beginning with a foundational understanding of Scripture and how it nurtures our relationship with Christ, the Word of
God, this workshop introduces basic principles and creative methods that teachers and parents can use to encourage
children to read and pray with the Bible. [ROOM 120]
Barbara Jean Daly Horell, M.T.S., Coordinator of the Catholic Biblical School, Office of Religious Education,
Archdiocese of Hartford
1+2 SERVANT LEADERSHIP IN THE CLASSROOM
Religious education is the perfect setting to apply Robert Greenleaf’s belief that we all need to be servant-leaders. Jesus,
our Master Teacher, is the primary example. Servant Leadership encourages collaboration, trust, foresight and listening.
Come and learn how to apply it in the classroom and in life. [ROOM 215/217]
Judith A. Devine, M.A., National Sales Consultant, William H. Sadlier, Inc.
(Compliments of William H. Sadlier, Inc.)
1+2 EDUCATING THE ENERGETIC: STRATEGIES FOR CATECHIZING OUR CHILDREN TODAY
Catechizing children is extremely fulfilling in addition to being very challenging. Although they are naturally drawn to the
Holy Spirit, they simultaneously are in need of direction, empowerment and prayerful example. This workshop will focus on
catechetical methodologies and practical strategies through which we can catechize our children. [ROOM 135D - MUSIC]
Michelle Grieco, Director of the Ministry for People with Disabilities, Diocese of Bridgeport
1 FORGING WITNESSES, WORKERS AND PROPHETS: TOOLS TO LIVE OUR FAITH IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD
Today’s increasingly interconnected world presents new challenges and opportunities to live our faith. In this workshop,
participants will explore how the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching guide us to face a globalized world and call us to
live in solidarity in concrete ways. Participants will become familiar with Catholic Relief Services and some of the tools
they offer to integrate Catholic Social Teaching and solidarity with the poor around the world in faith formation. This
workshop will provide resources that participants can take back to their parishes and schools. [ROOM 118]
Maria Isabel Barboza, M.A., Program Officer for Catholic Relief Services (New England)
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14. 1 CHILD LURES PREVENTION PROGRAM
Child Lures is a child safety program providing training for prevention of sexual exploitation, abduction, internet crime,
drugs and school violence. It deals with teaching children about the dignity of all people and the dangers that are contrary to
that central Catholic belief. It is a requirement in the Archdiocese of Hartford that every parish offer this training program
for children in grades 1-8. Parents are also encouraged to attend. The program can provide some wonderful dialogue with
children and parents in the parish setting. This workshop is designed for parish catechetical leaders or for anyone who will
be presenting Child Lures to children in parish programs. It is designed for both new leaders and is also a refresher class for
experienced leaders. [ROOM 122]
Kimberlee Donahue, Coordinator, Child Lures Prevention Program, Archdiocese of Hartford; Director of Religious
Education, St. Joseph Parish, Bristol
1+2 CHRISTIAN MORAL FORMATION IN A COMPLEX WORLD: LEARNING TO SEE THE WORLD RIGHTLY
How well does the Church prepare people to address the moral challenges of everyday life from a Christian perspective? By
listening to, thinking about and discussing a few stories involving moral issues. Participants will explore how we as
Christians can gain an understanding of the dynamics of moral experience more fully and draw insight from our Christian
faith in addressing the moral issues of everyday life. [ROOM 123]
Dr. Harold D. Horell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Religious Education, Fordham University, Graduate School of
Religion and Religious Education
1+2 SERVICE HOURS: PENANCE OR PRIVILEGE?
Participants will explore how to plan and facilitate meaningful service experiences for youth and young adults. Too often,
service hours are experienced by our young people as a hoop to jump through rather than a privilege to experience. This
interactive workshop will provide practical ideas, resources and a fresh perspective on engaging young people in serving the
community as a dynamic expression of our Catholic faith. [ROOM 219]
Cori Thibodeau, M.Div., Executive Director, Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry, Archdiocese of Hartford
1+2 THE SPIRITUALITY OF THE YOUNG CHILD: PASSING ON OUR FAITH TO YOUNG STUDENTS, AGES 3 – FIRST
GRADE
Learn how to minister to families with young children and to lay the foundation for a faith that endures through a lifetime
through a welcoming, vibrant Early Childhood Faith Formation program grounded in Early Childhood theory, research and
best practices as well as in Catholic theology, Scripture and tradition. We will discuss the development and the spirituality
of young students ages 3 through first grade, how they learn best, and how to facilitate their faith. [ROOM 117]
Lori Andrada, M.A., Early Childhood Consultant
1+2 MINISTERING TO THE MINISTER: TENDING TO THE SPIRIT OF GOD AT WORK IN AND THROUGH US
We will begin by examining through Scripture the personal character and uniqueness of each individual’s relationship with
Christ. Starting from the fact that each of us has been created imago Dei, in the image of God, we will seek to deepen and
strengthen our own understanding of that personal vocation. Participants will be afforded the opportunity to enter into
greater discernment of and commitment to the unique vocation of ministry to which they have been called. [LIBRARY]
Sr. Virginia Herbers, A.S.C.J., Novice Director, Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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15. SESIONES EN ESPAÑOL
1 “¿CÓMO SER ‘BUENA NOTICIA’ EN MEDIO DE LAS CRISIS DE HOY? ¿QUÉ NOS PIDE DIOS: PERFECCIÓN O
FIDELIDAD?
En este taller veremos algunas maneras de vivir con alegría en medio de nuestros problemas y los retos de la sociedad, lo que
San Francisco de Asís llamaba: la alegría verdadera. ¿Somos o no verdaderos cristianos? [AUDITORIO]
La Dra. Adele González es fundadora y presidente de la compañía Ponte en Onda. Ha enseñado teología, ha sido directora
de formación, directora de educación religiosa y capellán.
2 FORJANDO TESTIGOS, OBREROS Y PROFETAS: HERRAMIENTAS PARA VIVIR LA FE EN UN MUNDO
GLOBALIZADO
El mundo de hoy presenta muchos retos y oportunidades para vivir nuestra fe católica. En este taller, los participantes
explorarán cómo el Evangelio y la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia nos dan pautas para encarar al mundo globalizado y nos
llaman vivir la solidaridad de maneras concretas. Los y las participantes se familiarizarán con Catholic Relief Services y
algunas de las herramientas para integrar los principios de la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia y la solidaridad con los más
pobres y necesitados del mundo en el proceso de formación en la fe. El taller proporcionará recursos prácticos para que los
participantes lleven a sus parroquias y escuelas. [SALÓN 118]
Maria Isabel Barboza, M.A., Oficial de Programas para Hermanamientos Globales y la Comunidad Hispana, Catholic
Relief Services (New England)
2 “¿COMO ESTAMOS EVANGELIZANDO? PASANDO NUESTRA FE DE GENERACIÓN EN GENERACIÓN”
Este taller ayudará a entender cómo estamos viviendo nuestro llamado a transmitir la fe a las generaciones que vienen
después de nosotros, especialmente en nuestra propia familia. La familia es la Iglesia Doméstica y podremos descubrir lo
que esto significa en un nivel práctico. [SALÓN 121]
Cluber y Martha Marin; Martha es la Coordinadora de Pastoral Familiar HIspana de la Oficina de Vida Familiar de la
Arquidiócesis de Hartford
2 EVANGELIZADORES PERMANENTEMENTE EVANGELIZADOS
El horizonte de la misión; algunos desafíos de la cultura que nos toca evangelizar; espiritualidad del apóstol y formación
permanente. [SALÓN 119]
Hna. Erika Scheelje, Fraternidad Mariana de la Reconciliación; Coordinadora del Programa Apóstoles de Escuela
Secundaria, de la Oficina de Servicios Pastorales de la diócesis de Bridgeport
2 LAS LECCIONES MAGISTRALES DE JESÚS Y MI CATEQUESIS
En el pasaje del Camino de Emaús (Lucas 24:13 sgt) y en las parábolas del Reino encontraremos una ayuda eficaz para
ofrecer la Buena Noticia de Jesús al estilo del Maestro. [SALÓN 214]
Maria Pilar Latorre, Directora de Catequesis Hispana, Arquidiócesis de Boston
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16. THE YEAR FOR PRIESTS – AÑO SACERDOTAL
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17. EXHIBITORS
Boston College School of Theology and Ministry
Caritas Christi Center
Catholic Biblical School
Catholic Book Store
Catholic Scouting
Family Life Office
Fordham University Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
Holy Childhood Association
Holy Family Retreat Center
Knights of Columbus
Liguori Publications
Loyola Press
Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers
Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry
Office for People with Disabilities
Office of Catholic Schools
Office of Religious Education
Office of Vocations
Our Sunday Visitor Curriculum Division
Pastoral Department of Small Christian Communities
Pauline Books & Media
Paulist Press
Pflaum Publishing Group
Pro-Life Ministry of the Archdiocese of Hartford
RCL Benziger
Star of Bethlehem
William H. Sadlier, Inc.
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ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORD
OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
467 Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone: 860-243-9465
Fax: 860-243-9690
Web: www.orehartford.org | www.ore-blogs.info
Email (English): info@orehartford.org
Email (Español): espanol@orehartford.org