Exploring the New Evangelization, September 30 - October 1, 2011

Join us Friday, September 30 - Saturday, October 1, 2011, in Washington, DC for the 2nd annual Faith in Action National Conference!

This year’s conference theme, Faith in Action: Exploring the New Evangelization echoes Pope Benedict XVI’s call for a “New Evangelization” uniting us together in a shared mission to bring forth an “authentic renewal” of faith within our Catholic Church communities.

The 2011 conference will draw upon the wealth of knowledge and experience from dynamic speakers and lecturers in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Through lectures, workshops, group prayer and discussions - new strategies for inspiring renewal through our ministry will be discussed.

This year’s conference also features keynote speaker: Rev. Robert Rivers, CSP, head of Paulist New England Outreach, and author of From Maintenance to Mission: Evangelization and the Revitalization of the Parish.  Mass will be presided by Msgr. Raymond East and feature the acclaimed St. Teresa of Avila Gospel Choir.

You don’t want to miss it! Register today!

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Conference Schedule of Events

Friday, Sep 30, 2011

7:00 PM / Evening Prayer

7:30 PM / Opening Session: “Evangelization: From Maintenance to Mission”   Rev. Robert Rivers, CSP

9:00 PM / Post-Lecture Reception

Saturday, Oct 1, 2011

9:00 AM / Morning Prayer

9:45-11:15 AM / Morning Breakout Sessions: “Evangelization and Pastoral Care” Lawrence M. LeNoir, Ph.D., LCPC

“Church-World Collaboration for Societal Transformation” Jill Rauh, Outreach Coordinator, Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

“Family as the Source of Evangelization” Rev. James Coriden, JCD JD                                         

11:30–12:15 AM /State of the Union, presentation by Rev. Frederick J. Tillotson, O.Carm.
Alumni Update, presentation by Andrea Kramer

12:15–1:00 PM / Lunch

1:00–2:30 PM / Afternoon Breakout Sessions: “Evangelization in the Public Square” C. Colt Anderson, Ph.D.

“Vitality in Parish Community Life” Very Rev. James Greenfield, OSFS

“What’s Catholic about Catholic Health Care?” Edward McCormack, Ph.D.  

2:45–4:15 PM / Closing Session: “Exploring Evangelization: Practical Applications for Ministry” Rev. Robert Rivers, CSP       

4:15 PM / Book/Vendor Fair

5:00 PM / Mass Presider, Msgr. Raymond East, Choir, St. Teresa of Avila

6:00 PM / After Mass Reception and Celebration

Cost:

Conference Package (includes all lectures AND receptions): $85

OR Individual day packages

Friday: $25
Saturday: $65

Housing will also be provided, by request, in Washington Theological Union Guest Rooms (prices below includes full breakfast on Saturday morning):

Friday: Single/Shared Bath $58; Single/Private Bath $68
Saturday: Single/Shared Bath $53; Single/Private Bath $63

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OR

REGISTER ONLINE

 

For more information, or questions about registration for the 2011 Faith in Action National Conference: Exploring the New Evangelization, please contact Sr. Katherine Kandefer, BVM, Director of Conference & Events at kkandefer@wtu.edu or 202.541.5222.

2011 Conference Speakers include:

Fr. Robert Rivers, CSP, Paulist New England Outreach 

C. Colt Anderson, PhD, Vice-President of Academic Affairs, Author 
 

Rev. James A. Coriden, JCD, JD, Canon lawyer, professor, 2011 John Courtney Murray Award Recipient 

Very Rev. James Greenfield, OSFS, Provincial Superior, Wilmington-Philadelphia Province

 
Lawrence M. LeNoir, PhD, LCPC, Chair, Pastoral Studies Department, Author

Edward McCormack, PhD, Chair, Spirituality Department

       
Jill Rauh, Outreach Coordinator, Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Guests also include:

Msgr. Raymond East, Vicar for Evangelization of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.

St. Teresa of Avila Gospel Choir

REGISTER ONLINE

For more information, or questions about registration about the 2011 Faith in Action National Conference: Exploring the New Evangelization, please contact Sr. Katherine Kandefer, BVM, Director of Conference & Events at kkandefer@wtu.edu or 202.541.5222.