Catechetical Conference

Join Bishop Senior and catechists from throughout the diocese for the annual Catechetical Conference on Saturday, September 19th. Keynote Speaker Rev. Stephen DeLacy, Vicar for Faith Formation with Youth and Young Adults for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will address how catechists are called to be witnesses. Bishop Senior will celebrate Mass to start the conference, which will include breakout session presentations, lunch and the opportunity for Confession.

Registration increases to $50 per person after September 13th.

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Catechetical Conference Flyer (PDF)

Schedule for the Day

7:45 a.m.                          Doors Open (Sacrament of Confession available from 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.)

8:50 a.m.                          Welcome and Announcements

9:00 a.m.                          The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Most Reverend Timothy Senior, principal celebrant and homilist

10:00 a.m.                       Break

10:10 a.m.                       Keynote Address: Rev. Stephen DeLacy, Vicar for Faith Formation with Youth & Young Adults, Archdiocese of Philadelphia

“You Shall Be My Witnesses” (Acts 1:8): The Catechist as Witness

11:00 a.m.                       Break

11:15 a.m.                       Breakout Session #1

12:15 p.m.                       Lunch (Sacrament of Confession available from 12:15 – 1:00 p.m.)

1:15 p.m.                          Breakout Session #2

2:15 p.m.                          Break

2:30 p.m.                          Breakout Session #3

3:30 p.m.                          Break

3:40 p.m.                          Closing Prayer and Evaluations

Breakout Session Topics

Artificial Intelligence and the Dignity of the Human Person – Deacon Scott Root

Faith Starts at Home: Engaging Parents, Strengthening Families, and Leading Hearts Back to Mass – Karen Bruskewicz

“Lord, Teach Us to Pray”: Beyond Memorization – Learning to Pray the Our Father – Rev. Kevin Coyle

Practically Integrating the Theology of the Body into our Classrooms and Our Hearts – Kelly Cloak

Sacraments of Initiation for School Age Children – Rev. Joshua Brommer

Teaching the Catholic Family Story: Helping Our Students Connect the Dots – Ryan Bolster

Teaching the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell – Rev. Matthew Smith

Tips, Tools and Projects for Catechists: Things I Have Learned Over 25 Years of Teaching, Being a Catechist and Being a DRE – Patty Wargo

Who is Jesus Christ?: A Deep Dive Into Our Lord’s Nature and Identity – Rev. Steven Arena