​NCCL Online Conferences

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Online Conference Library

May 2023: Catechesis for All Learners

Presentation #1: Include Us! It’s Easier than You Think! with Charleen Katra 
Inclusion leads to belonging: a human need. Come learn strategies to make your catechetical ministry more effective so that all learners (ADHD, autism, etc.) feel they belong!

• Charleen Katra is the Executive Director of the National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD). 

Presentation #2: Seeing through God’s Eyes in Ministry to Children with Differing Abilities with Sharon Urbaniak
This presentation will share ways to minister to children with special needs and their families utilizing an intergenerational program, God’s Family, which has won two awards. Learn about the format of the monthly program and the successful outcomes it has achieved. The key component is seeing each child, parent and sibling through our Lord’s loving eyes. 

• Sharon Urbaniak is the Faith Formation Director at Saint Bernadette Parish in Orchard Park, NY. ​

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May 2023: New Methods for Catechesis Today

Presentation #1: Faith Formation in Blended/Virtual Learning Settings with Paul Sanfrancesco
Parish programs have the opportunity to evangelize not only those attending faith formation, but also their parents and families through a blended or virtual setting. In this different "environment", prayer, worship, message and community become as purposeful for the family as they are for the learner in a brick-and-mortar building. Discover ways to translate brick-and-mortar faith formation experiences to blended or virtual ones for children, teens, and the entire family. 

• Paul Sanfrancesco has worked in Catholic, private, and public education;  and college teaching at Saint Joseph's University and Neumann University.

 
Presentation #2: "Oh, the Possibilities” – Children’s Catechesis Today with Mariette Martineau
Oh, the Possibilities! As educators we are called to change how we teach to align with how students learn. Programs give us a starting place, and our imagination and creativity fill in the rest! The more tools we have, the more freedom we have to create a context and an experience that makes learning meaningful for both student and teacher. Tools within reach of all educators will be highlighted with the support of real life examples. 

• ​Mariette Martineau is the religious education and family life coordinator for the Kenora Catholic District School System in Kenora, ON.

To access the videos and resources click here.

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February 2023: ​What's Working in Parent & Family ​Faith Formation

Session 1. Family Faith Formation in the Parish

• Dr. Kathie Amidei (St. Anthony on the Lake Parish, Pewaukee, WI)
• Patrice Spirou (Archdiocese of Atlanta

Session 2. Family Faith Formation at Home 

• Catherine LaVecchia (Church of the Presentation, Upper Saddle River, NJ)

Session 3. Parent Faith Formation

• Denise Utter (Family Living Faith, Chicago)​

To access the videos and resources click here.

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February 2023: ​​What's Working in Adult Faith ​Formation

 Session 1. Faith Formation with Young Adults (20-30s)

• Dr. Tracey Lamont (Loyola University Institute for Ministry, New Orleans)
• Cassie Schutzer (Young Adult Initiative, St. Meinrad Seminary)

Session 2. Faith Formation with Adults (40-80s)

• Sr. Ruth Bolarte (Villanova University and RENEW International)
• Sr. Janet Schaeffler (Author, Adult Faith Formation Consultant)

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