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CONFERENCE RECORDINGS:

In an effort to make catechetical education accessible for Catholic dioceses nationwide, NCCL gathers our community together for Free Online Conferences throughout the year.

At the links below, you'll find descriptions of past events, access to session videos, and associated documents.

CONFERENCE RECORDINGS:

In an effort to make catechetical education accessible for Catholic dioceses nationwide, NCCL gathers our community together for 
Free Online Conferences 
throughout the year.

Below, you'll find descriptions of past events, access to session videos, and associated documents.

LIBRARY: LINKS TO PAST CONFERENCE CONTENT

a few families of parents and children gathered around a dinner table

January 2024

Catechesis with Families

Presented by: The NCCL Family Research Team
View Recordings & Related Reports
a diverse group of young adults gathered to study Catechesis around a table

January 2024

Ministry with Youth & Young Adults

Led by: Paul Jarzembowski, Associate Director for the Laity, USCCB
with Christina Davis, Archdiocese of N.Y. & Karen Luna, Archdiocese of L.A.
View Recordings & Related Reports
an artistic photo of a young black Catholic man praying with his hands folded

November 2023

Leveling the Praying Field

Instructor: Dr. Ansel Augustine, Emmy-nominated Producer & awarded Author
Watch Session Recordings
hands holding a small earth next to the logo for Catholic Ecology Center

November 2023

Caring for our Common Home

Presenter: Joe Meyer, Laudato Si' Project + Catholic Ecology Center
Watch Sessions & Download Presentations
a cross made out of multi-colored puzzle pieces similar to autism-related graphics

May 2023

Catechesis for All Learners

Presenters: Charleen Katra, National Catholic Partnership on Disability &
Sharon Urbaniak, Diocesan Disabilities Action Team, Buffalo
Watch Sessions & Access Resources
a collage including Pope Francis taking a selfie with the words "creating saints online" and "engaging learners"

May 2023

Creative Methods of Catechesis

Presenters: Paul Sanfrancesco, Catholic Ed + Technology/Social Media Expert &
Mariette Martineau, Religious Ed Coordinator + Author, Kenora, ON
View Recordings & Resource Links
Catholic Charities USA logo above people holding hands

March 2023

Becoming a Trauma Informed Parish

Presenters: Scott Hurd & Dr. Mike Carotta, Catholic Charities USA
View Webinar Recording & Resources
parents and child doing a craft for family faith formation

February 2023

What's Working in
Parent & Family Faith Formation

With NCCL Leaders: Dr. Kathie Amidei, Patrice Spirou, Catherine LaVecchia, & Denise Utter 
Watch 3 Sessions & Access Files
group of smiling adults at faith formation

February 2023

What's Working in 
Adult Faith Formation

NCCL Leaders: Dr. Tracey Lamont, Sr. Ruth Bolarte, & Sr. Janet Schaeffler
Guest Presenter: Cassie Schutzer, Young Adult Initiative, St. Meinrad Seminary
Watch Sessions & Access Files

Are you seeking content from our Convocation in 2023?

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