LEADERSHIP RESOURCES
The following talks were given at either the 2003
National Leaders’ Conference held in Nashville, the 2005
National Leaders’ Conference held in Chicago, the 2006 National Leader's Conference held in Albuquerque, the 2008 National Leaders' Conference held in Nashville, or the 2009 National Leaders' and Ministries' Conference held in Raleigh.
All the talks are available in either Audiotape (T) or
CD format, some are available in Videotape (V) and/or DVD
format and are marked accordingly.
Ordering information is listed at the end.
CHARISMATIC RENEWAL AT THE HEART OF THE CHURCH
Conversion: Awakened by the Holy Spirit
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Therese Boucher
What does it mean to choose God? “We must
be open to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit who
will continue to convert us as we follow Christ. If
our faith is alive, it will be aroused again and again
as well mature as disciples.” (Go and Make Disciples) This
workshop will consider 1) Charismatic tools for fostering
conversion, 2) Conversion as a moment and as a process
led by the Spirit, 3) Fostering personal and communal conversion,
and 4) Four types of conversion, steps in the waltz of
faith.
The Culture of Pentecost
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T or CD 05NSC4
Bishop Sam Jacobs
Bishop Sam Jacobs’ powerful
and challenging Keynote in Chicago 2005.
Ecclesial Maturity
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Mark Nimo
On the eve of Pentecost 1998 Pope John Paul II called
the Charismatic Renewal and all movements to “ecclesial
maturity.” What has that meant for the Catholic
Charismatic Renewal? This workshop will address
a number of issues including the Renewal’s identity
as a movement, but also as more than a movement, and its
relationship to other movements.
Ecclesial Maturity
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Renee Marazon
On the eve of Pentecost 1998 Pope John Paul II called the Charismatic Renewal and all movements to “ecclesial maturity.” Ten years later, what has that meant for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal? How can leaders foster ecclesial maturity in the groups they lead? This workshop will address a number of issues including the Renewal’s identity as a movement, but also as more than a movement, and its relationship to other movements.
Fanning the Flame: 15 Years Later
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Fr. George Montague
In 1990 a small group of theologians and
pastoral leaders gathered in the Heart of the Church Consultation
to reflect on Christian Initiation and Baptism in the Holy Spirit:
Evidence from the First Eight Centuries and produced Fanning
the Flame: What Does Baptism in the Holy Spirit Have to
Do with Christian Initiation? Has the research
stood the test of time? What has been the scholarly
reaction? What issues not addressed in Fanning
the Flame should be included in any revision? What
does the Charismatic Renewal offer the Church in the present
moment?
Formed By the Word of God
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Al Mansfield
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal has been strong on leading people to a personal or deeper personal relationship to Jesus as Lord and the release of the Holy Spirit called “baptism in the Holy Spirit.” The Renewal has been less successful in providing consistent and solid formation in charismatic prayer, the spiritual life in general and other areas. What are the elements needed and how can groups go forward?
Holiness in Mission
GNI Media
Fr. Richard Loch
“The time has come to re-propose wholeheartedly to everyone this high standard of ordinary Christian living.” (Pope John Paul II, Novo Millennio Ineunte, 31). We stumble because we only think of holiness as a task and not primarily as a gift. What is holiness? What can the saints who have gone before us teach us about the path of holiness? How does our baptism in the Holy Spirit help us on our path to holiness? How does holiness relate to fruitfulness in mission?
Liturgical and Pastoral Life
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Bishop Sam Jacobs
“As experienced in the Catholic Charismatic
Renewal baptism in the Holy Spirit... is a grace experience
which touches every dimension of the Church’s life... “(Grace
for the New Springtime) In
what ways has the Charismatic Renewal touched the liturgical
and pastoral life of the Church? What are some of
the current liturgical and pastoral challenges for the
Charismatic Renewal in the present moment?
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CHARISMS
Charisms: Nuclear Energy of the Church
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Walter Matthews and Sr. Mary Anne Schaenzer
Charisms have been described as the nuclear energy of the Church by Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa. What is the nature
of charisms? How can charisms be best understood? An introductory review for the newcomer and an essential
review for the veteran.
Do We Really Need Charisms?
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Sr. Nancy Kellar, S.C.
This workshop will review
the consensus understanding of charisms in the Charismatic
Renewal in light of Church teaching. What is a charism
as opposed to a talent or learned skill? What makes
the charism of healing and the charism of helping or administration
charisms?
The Gifts of Prophecy and Word of
Knowledge
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Linda Schubert
What are these gifts and how do they function
in personal and communal prayer? How might the gifts of prophecy
and word of knowledge be yielded to in non-charismatic
settings, e.g. parish council meetings? The workshop
will offer an exercise in yielding to these gifts.
How Do I Know What Charisms I Have?
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Sr. Nancy Kellar, S.C.
How might an individual go
about identifying his or her charism(s)? How might leaders help individuals identify
their charisms? (Some review of programs such as
The Catholic Gifts Inventory.)
Listening and Discernment
GNI Media
Arlene Apone
“There is no doubt that this primacy of holiness and prayer is inconceivable without a renewed listening to the word of God… a life-giving encounter.” (NMI, 39) This workshop will explore how (prayer) groups can grow in their listening to the word of God as a group. It will explore group or communal discernment so that groups can be more effective in being “doers of the word” (James 1:22)
Mercy and Related Charisms
GNI Media
Judith Hughes
Mercy is the charism that empowers one to be a channel of God’s love through practical acts to those who suffer. It is often experienced in quiet, less visible ways than, for example, the charism of healing. It is more about deeds. St. Paul instructs us that “Whoever shows mercy to others should do it cheerfully.” (Rm 12:8)
Praying to Release Charisms in Others
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Aggie Neck
How might a group or an individual pray
with others to release charisms? Since yielding to
praying in tongues is not a requirement for yielding to charisms,
what role might it play for the pray-ers, as well as for
the one being prayed with?
Stirring Up and Discerning Spiritual Gifts
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Dave Mangan
How might a group or an individual pray with others to release charisms? Since yielding to praying in
tongues is not a requirement for yielding to charisms, what role might it play for the pray-ers,
as well as for the one being prayed with?
Tools for Identifying Charisms
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Virginia King
This workshop will introduce participants
to tools that can be used to help Renewal participants
identify their charisms. These include effectiveness,
personal experience and feelings, and affirmation/confirmation
from others. A
brief introduction to material from the Catherine of Siena
Institute will be given.
Understanding and Fostering Prophecy
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Chuck Hornsby
The nature of prophecy as experienced in the Charismatic
Renewal will be explored, including its relationship to
private revelation (see Catechism #67). Listening
for and delivering prophecy will be discussed. Discerning
prophecy as a body will also be covered.
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CONVERSION/HOLINESS
“I have been crucified with Christ.” (Gal.2:19): Called to Conversion/Holiness
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Tom Curran
Holiness is both gift and task. Pope John Paul II exhorted, “the time has come to re-propose wholeheartedly to everyone this high standard of ordinary Christian living.” (NMI 31). He has called for a “genuine ‘training in holiness.’ ” What insights from St. Paul about conversion and holiness will help leaders grow and how can they help those in their care to grow in conversion and holiness?
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EVANGELIZATION
Anointed
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Peter Herbeck
The Keynote talk from the 2006 National Leaders' Conference.
Boldness in Evangelization
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Caroline Gambale
Do you want to be part of the
army God is raising up to proclaim the Gospel? The Spirit
given to us is no cowardly Spirit, but the Spirit fills
us with boldness for the work of evangelization (see 2
Tim 1:7). "We must
revive in ourselves the burning conviction of Paul, who
cried out: 'Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel.' (1
Cor 9:16)." (NMI 40). How do we become "bold?" Stories
from real life experiences and prayer for boldness for
evangelization will be offered. If you need more fire and
passion in your ministry, this is the workshop for you!
Boldness in Evangelizing
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Aimee Mangan
Do you want to be part of the
army God is raising up to proclaim the Gospel? The Spirit
given to us is no cowardly Spirit, but the Spirit fills
us with boldness for the work of evangelization (see 2
Tim 1:7). "We must
revive in ourselves the burning conviction of Paul, who
cried out: 'Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel.' (1
Cor 9:16)." (NMI 40). How do we become "bold?" Stories
from real life experiences and prayer for boldness for
evangelization will be offered. If you need more fire and
passion in your ministry, this is the workshop for you!
Giving Effective Gospel Witness
GNI Media
Brent Heiser
We are called to be a witness by our lives and to give witness by testimony. "Faith is both caught and taught"
What are the elements of a living witness and an effective verbal witness/proclamation?
Making Initiation Seminars More Effective
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Caroline Gambale, Ros Hernandez, Judith Hughes, and Virginia King
Explore the vision and keys that make various Initiation Seminars more effective as we work to awaken people
to baptism in the Holy Spirit: conversion, faith sharing, witnessing, evangelization, fostering charisms,
spiritual formation and teaching are all vital tools. Four models will be presented.
Move It Out
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Fr. Tom Forest
Fr. Tom Forest’s
dynamic Keynote challenge to Renewal leaders in Nashville
2003 to move it out: to use the gifts given for the spread
of the Gospel!
No time for assimilation, no time for separation (saving parishes)
GNI Media
David Thorp
The Renewal has sought to impact not only the lives of individuals but also the corporate life of parishes in which we find ourselves planted. What vision of renewed parish life serves the dual calls to the Renewal: to authentic communion and to be prophetic? What attitudes are essential to working in parishes fruitfully? How can individuals and prayer groups more effectively serve parishes to which they belong?
Opening Scripture for Proclamation
GNI Media
Mark Nimo
“ This workshop will explore the importance of Scripture for witness, for exhortation and for preaching: in prayer meetings and other evangelistic settings. “Christ’s word in all its richness must live in your hearts.” (Col 3:16) and on our lips!
Paul’s Success in Sharing the Good News: Practical Help for Evangelization
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Fr. Peter Sanders, ORAT
On fire for the Lord Jesus Christ, after his baptism Paul ‘began at once to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues’ (Acts 9:20). Yet the rest of his life would be spent in missions principally to the Gentiles, in obedience to the Spirit’s guidance. The many twists and turns of the Apostle’s life and ministry can disclose to the contemporary Christian the secrets of success in evangelization. Paul relied on the ‘demonstration of the Spirit and power’ to engender faith (1Cor 2:4). Together, let’s explore how he did that!
Proclamation of the Good News
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Marilynn Kramar
This stirring proclamation of the Good News led to a powerful ministry time and release of the Holy Spirit,
Saturday evening at the 2006 National Leaders' Conference.
The New Evangelization
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Fr. Tom Forrest
A challenging talk as we were sent forth from the 2006 National Leaders' Conference.
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HEALING AND PRAYER ROOM MINISTRY
The Basics of Inner Healing Prayer
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Dr. Michele Greischar
Whether offered in a one-on-one
situation or by a small team, what are the basics of inner
healing prayer that most inner healing practitioners would
acknowledge? What
gifts/charisms are helpful in praying for inner healing
for others? Are there steps or a process in inner
healing prayer? How do team members or individuals
work together using their gifts in the healing prayer?
Charismatic Prayer Ministry
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Sr. Mary Anne Schaenzer, SSD
What is charismatic prayer ministry? What transpires in such ministry? Who can pray for others in such ministry? How should someone approach receiving such ministry? Based on the NSC Leaflet “Charismatic Prayer Ministry.”
Discernment and the Use of Charisms in
Healing Prayer
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Arlene Apone
An essential gift for those who pray
with/for others is discernment. What are the basics of discernment
and how does it vary from and complement Adiscernment of
spirits@? How can visions (images, pictures), words
(prophetic, scripture, wisdom), etc., help in the prayer
for others?
Ministry to Separated and Divorced
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Marianne Skrobiak
The Renewal is not immune to the reality of fragmented marriages and families in our society and Church. How can leaders in the Renewal reach out to minister to those who are separated and divorced? How can prayer groups be welcoming places where healing can occur?
Healing and Freedom from Evil
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Sr. Mary Anne Schaenzer
“Deliver us, Lord, from evil and grant us peace
in our day.” This prayer from the Church’s
Liturgy indicates the necessity for deliverance from evil
for peace in our everyday lives. We will explore
the basic tools given to us by the Church to live in freedom
from evil including the role of prayer for deliverance
in living such freedom.
Organizing, Recruiting, Training
for Prayer Room Ministry
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Arlene Apone
Whether in prayer groups or at conferences,
Prayer Room Ministry is an important service. This
workshop will discuss the essential elements of organizing,
recruiting and training prayer room ministries, including
the limitations of such ministry.
Obstacles in Praying for Healing
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Josephine Cachia
Only say the word and I shall be healed! However, often healing in spite of our prayer and faith does not
occur; why? What are some of the obstacles in praying for our healing and in praying for others?
Opportunities for Prayer for Healing in a Prayer Group Context
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Deacon Bill Brennan
What opportunities exist for prayer for healing in a prayer group context? Some of the possibilities include
a dedicated time and space for "Prayer Room Ministry," a general prayer for healing in the context of the
prayer meeting, specific prayer for someone when a need is revealed and the Spirit prompts an immediate
response. These and other possibilities will be explored in this Workshop.
Overcoming Evil Spirits
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Peter Herbeck
Nearly everyone who has regularly prayed for others, preached the Gospel in power or ministered in a variety
of ministry services has encountered evil spirits. What wisdom is there from the Church's two thousand years
and from the Catholic Charismatic Renewal about overcoming evil spirits?
Overview of “Guidelines on Prayers for Healing”
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Michelle Moran
Published by ICCRS in 2007 the Guidelines resulted from an International Colloquium on Prayers for Healing in 2001 and are based on the Vatican document “Instruction on Prayers for Healing.” “Drawing on the fruits of the Colloquium, these present guidelines are offered by the ICCRS Doctrinal Commission as on aid to applying the Church’s theological and pastoral guidance, both to those involved in the ministry of prayers for healing and to those responsible for pastoral oversight.”
Praying for Healing in Family Life
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Dr. Michele Greischar
What are simple ways in
which prayer for healing be practiced in family situations? What are the do=s and don=ts
of such prayer? How do we create a healing environment
in the family? How can we teach prayers of healing
and protection as a normal part of family life? How
does a basic understanding of intergenerational healing
affect family life and prayer?
SonBlock: How Christians Unknowingly
Block God’s
Grace
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Dr. Carol Razza
In an effort to protect ourselves
from hurt, we all unknowingly block ourselves off from
God’s grace . . . and from
each other. This workshop will help participants
to identify what might be blocking them from the fullness
of grace and will encourage the spiritual abundance that
comes with living joyously in the SonLight.
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LEADERSHIP
Achieving Unity in the Body of Christ
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Fr. Peter Sanders, ORAT
The prayer of Jesus, “that they may all be one, as you Father are in me and I in you” (Jn 17:21) is a call from the heart of God to actively seek unity. This workshop will explore the obstacles St. Paul faced in achieving unity in the Churches he founded. Occasioned by these problems, his ways of thinking and talking about unity permanently changed Christianity. You will come away from this session with fresh new ways of being God’s instrument for bringing about that for which Christ prayed.
Faithful to the End: Running the Super Marathon
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Deacon Gary Moore
Those called to leadership are
called to faithfulness. Their
service may change, but the call to faithfulness does not. The
call is to run the race to win the crown (2 Tm 2:5, Phi
3:12-14), to hear the words, “well done, good and
faithful servant.” What are leaders who have
served faithfully for years called to be and do? What
are the issues facing those in their 60s and 70s?
Holy and Skilled: Qualities of Fruitful
and Effective Leadership
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Jim Murphy
All leaders desire to serve others in
a way that is both godly and skilled. In this workshop,
we identify key abilities of outstanding leaders and discuss
ways to develop these in ourselves and in others, including
discerning vision, fostering commitment in others, and
raising up leaders
Pastoral Planning/Visioning
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Fr. Bob Hogan, BBD
What does pastoral planning mean for charismatic, led by the Spirit, prayer groups and ministries? What are some basics that every group should know and do? How do groups raise up and train new leaders? What should veteran leaders be looking for in those they want to encourage to become leaders?
Raising Up and Training Leaders
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Jim Beckman
Where are the new Timothies? This workshop will
discuss identifying, raising up and training leaders. What
should veteran leaders be looking for in those they want
to encourage to become leaders? What insights can
youth ministry work bring to bear on this topic?
Relating to Other Leaders
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Josephine Cachia
Within the “communion” of the Church and the
Renewal leaders are called to relate well to other leaders. This
workshop will examine some of the necessary components
to “relating well to other leaders” as well
as some of the obstacles. “Submit yourselves
to one another because of your reverence for Christ.” (Eph
5:21).
What Kind of Leader are You? Leadership Skills and
Leadership Styles
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Jim Murphy
Many leaders are frustrated or frustrate
others because they are not aware of the strengths and
limitations of their leadership style. We examine
three basic leadership styles and identify skills that
each type of leader should develop in relationship to key
leadership issues, including developing initiatives and
resolving conflict.
What makes a leader/new leader?
GNI Media
Chuck Hornsby
Leaders are those who have vision (sense of purpose and direction) and the ability to call or direct efforts of a group as they work together. Leaders in the Renewal also need to be men and women of prayer, holiness, commitment, zeal and humility. How do we identify the emerging leaders in our midst and call them forth?
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PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Authentic Worship for the Next Generation
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Dan Dirkes
If we are to reach the next generation we must adapt our music and prayer meetings to them. This workshop will address: How to lead worship that engages both the old and the young. Learn practical methods and songs that will help lead your prayer group to a deeper worship experience.
Communal Praise and Worship
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Josephine Cachia and Fr. Richard Loch
This workshop will review key elements of communal praise
and worship, and how these elements can be expressed in
prayer meetings and in Acharismatic@ liturgies. Understanding
the relation between the communal praise and worship in
prayer meetings and Acharismatic@ liturgies to the communal
praise and worship expressed in the Church=s liturgy (see
e.g., CCC 2637, 2643).
“His praise shall be ever in my mouth.” (Ps. 34:2) Praise as a Way of Life
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Aggie Neck
Praise is a natural part of life-it is the language of Heaven- it is a spiritual weapon to overcome the foe. Praise is like a garment we wear. (Is. 61:3) Three import things happen when we praise God:
- God receives Glory
- Our faith is increased and we are energized by the joy of the Lord that accompanies praise.
- The enemy is terrified and his plans are confounded.
Hope for Prayer Meetings Without Musicians
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Gerry Mader and Jackie Morgan
So many prayer groups today are without any musicians let alone a music ministry. How can such groups have a time of sustained praise? What can leaders do to lead such groups? How do you release the gifts that will enable the group to go deeper in the Lord’s praise.
Foundations in Scripture and Church
Teaching
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Aggie Neck
"We bring the sacrifice of praise" is
both a Biblical exhortation and a Church teaching. What
is praise (and thanksgiving) in the Old and New Testaments? What
are some insights from the Saints (e.g., jubilation in
St. Augustine and St. Francis). Why is the Mass the "sacrifice
of praise". (CCC 2643).
Fundamentals of Praise and Worship
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Scott Kaldahl
Why do we praise? What does praise and worship mean
according to the Scriptures? What are the Biblical
foundations of praise and worship? We will look at
some of these foundations as well as some of the different
forms of praise and worship as outlined in the Scriptures.
Leading Praise and Worship
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Fr. John Gordon
What is the role of the prayer
leader in a prayer meeting or at a conference? We
will explore how to work with a music ministry, respond
to word gifts and teaching.
Leading Praise and Worship with Whatever the Lord
Provides
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Bill Richart
Guitarist? Keyboardist? Tapes? A’cappella? Kazoo? Whatever
you have, praise the Lord with your whole heart! This
workshop will show you how to help your group release the
gifts and come to a deeper place in the Lord’s Presence
through worship. Session will include a sustained
time of praise.
A New Day is Dawning
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Judith Hughes
"Praise is the form of prayer which
recognizes most immediately that God is God." (CCC
2639). What
are the elements of praise and worship and how can these
be incorporated into one's personal prayer?
Releasing Greater Praise and Worship
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Josephine Cachia and Fr. Richard Loch
This workshop will be a practicum of releasing greater
praise and worship in groups, and offer suggestions on
how to help prayer groups, etc., grow in this area.
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PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR MOVING FORWARD
Afterglow of the Eucharist/The Simple
Blessing Prayer
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Renée Marazon
This workshop will introduce participants
to The Simple Blessing Prayer and the Afterglow of the
Eucharist prayer ministry for parishes. Guidelines will
be given on how to propose the Afterglow Ministry to Pastors
and others in the parish who are involved in worship and
prayer ministries.
Afterglow of the Eucharist
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Roy Handy
This workshop will introduce participants
to The Simple Blessing Prayer and the Afterglow of the
Eucharist prayer ministry for parishes. Guidelines will
be given on how to propose the Afterglow Ministry to Pastors
and others in the parish who are involved in worship and
prayer ministries.
Charismatic Ministry to Marriages,
Families and Religious
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Renée Marazon
This workshop will explore
ways the Ministry to Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the
Diocese of Toledo teaches parish members (adults and children
of all ages) to expect God’s
daily intervention in their lives, pray with one another
through life’s hurts, and listen for god’s
voice and direction for their lives through preaching,
teaching, prayers, and practice that release the gifts
and charisms of the Holy Spirit.
Life in the Spirit and Confirmation:
San Antonio Model
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Ros Hernandez
Based on years of experience, the
Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Archdiocese of San
Antonio has developed a very successful model of preparing
Confirmation students by leading them in a one day Life
in the Spirit Seminar. Using The
New Life in the Spirit Seminars Team Manual: Catholic Edition
2000 and integrating skits and youth-oriented stories
and music, thousands have been turned on to Jesus, baptized
in the Holy Spirit and prepared for the sacramental grace
of Confirmation.
Multigenerational Catholic Evangelization
Through Worship
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Paul George
Birthed in the waters of Charismatic
Renewal and LIFETEEN, Adore is a new outreach in the Diocese
of Houma-Thibodaux under Bishop Sam Jacobs. Using
the tool of anointed worship, families are evangelized
and transformed.
On the Road Again for the Lord: Catholic
Charismatic Renewal Masses & Healing Services
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Renee Marazon
This workshop will introduce participants
to a "Traveling Healing Team" ministry including guidelines
for introducing parishes (with and without prayer groups)
to Catholic Charismatic Renewal Masses and Healing Services. It
will provide participants with guidelines for Pre-Mass
preparations; forming prayer teams; modeling The Simple
Blessing Prayer; introducing and exhorting charismatic
praise, worship and the gifts of the Holy Spirit; inviting
all present to listen for and discern God's prophetic word;
arranging the Healing Service at the close of the Mass,
offering "old-time charismatics prayer" for"refreshment
and renewal in the gifts of the Holy Spirit." This
"On the Road Again for the Lord" ministry is in its fifth
year.
Successful Life in the Spirit Seminars
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Therese Boucher
Explore the vision behind the Seminars
as we awaken people to baptism in the Holy Spirit. Take
a second look at our sacramental charismatic heritage by
entering into an interactive dialogue about conversion,
faith sharing, witnessing, evangelization, fostering charisms,
spiritual formation and teaching that are vital tools for
a life in the Spirit
Witnessing to the Power of God
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Linda Schubert
\An introduction to a workshop (two-evening
or all day) that combines preparing ten-minute witnesses
of conversion and videotaping of same. Used as a
means of personal renewal and group revitalization.
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PRAYER AND INTERCESSION
Charismatic Prayer: Access in the Spirit to the Risen Christ
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Fr. Larry Carew
In their very first encounter with the Risen Christ, the earliest disciples came into the joy of re-experiencing the loving presence of their dearest friend. They simultaneously found themselves freed from deep fears and guilts, even as they were healed of massive wounds of disillusionment and despair. Would Our Risen Savior be unwilling to offer us anything less?
Charismatic Prayer and Liturgical Prayer
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Renee Marazon
This workshop will explore the similarities, contrasts and common ground between charismatic prayer and liturgical prayer. What aspects of charismatic prayer are appropriate in a liturgical setting? What does the structure and dignity of liturgical prayer speak to free flowing charismatic prayer?
God does speak to His people
GNI Media
Aggie Neck
The charism of teaching is listed among those charisms St. Paul says are given “to prepare all God’s people for the work of Christian service, in order to build up the body of Christ.” (see Eph 4:11-12). Some of the related charisms include encouragement, words of wisdom and knowledge, leadership, and pastoring.
How to Start a Burning Bush Initiative in
Your Own Backyard
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Fr. Scott Ardinger and Virginia King
On the eve
Pentecost 2004 Pope John Paul II encouraged “the
initiative known as ‘Burning Bush’ . . . [which]
involves perpetual adoration, day and night, before the
Blessed Sacrament; it is an invitation to the faithful
to ‘return to the Upper Room,’ so that united
in contemplation of the Eucharist Mystery, they may intercede
for full Christian unity and for the conversion of sinners. I
warmly hope that this initiate will lead many to rediscover
the gifts of the Spirit, whose original source is Pentecost.” Learn
how one diocese began a Burning Bush House of Prayer and
some of the keys to forming intercessors.
Making Your Intercession Bear Much Fruit
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Fr. John Paul Joyce
A workshop that gives a vision for intercessory prayer as well as practical components of intercession.
Partnership 4 China: Opportunity for Intercontinental Breakthrough
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Fr. Tom Forrest
What is the Partnership 4 China? How can we support the initiatives of evangelization etc. in China
related to the upcoming Olympics? How can we intercede more effectively as individuals and as groups?
School of Charismatic Prayer: A Springboard into the New Evangelization
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Fr. Larry Carew
Both the late Pope John Paul II and his successor, Pope Benedict XVI have challenged Christian communities to reach out with schools of prayer to a world often tempted to search for spirituality in wrong places. How the Charismatic Renewal has a unique contribution to make here.
Sowing in Tears to Reap Rejoicing: Intercession and Evangelization
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Marilyn Quirk
In the power of the Holy Spirit, growing deeper in the work of intercession for anointed, fruitful and
effective evangelization.
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PRAYER GROUPS
Empowering the Saints to Lead
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Gerry Mader and Sr. Martha Jean McGarry
What does a fruitful and effective leader look like? What are some of the tools available to charismatic
leaders - seasoned and novice -, core teams and others to build and strengthen local prayer groups? What makes
for an effective pastoral team? Prayer meeting leaders and Pastoral leaders are not the same.
Evangelizing Prayer Groups
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Therese Boucher
Explore structures for vital prayer
meetings where charisms, Scripture, faith-sharing and prayer
become tools for reaching out to family, co-workers, and neighbors in daily
life. Foster prayer groups that tap into the gospel
and allow the Spirit to transform the world. Build
prayer groups that offer ongoing invitations to embrace
Jesus and the Church.
How Do You Hear the Lord?
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Dave Mangan
Leaders in the Old and New Testament listened to hear God speak before they acted. How are we listening to hear
God's word to us? Jesus said, "The sheep follow because they know his voice." (Jn 10:4) We long to hear the
voice of the Lord and to follow Him. How can a prayer group hear from God with some certainty?
Men of the Spirit
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Chuck Hornsby
This Workshop is for men looking to grow in their relationship with the Lord and with one another as men of the Spirit. Is manly prayer, spiritual warfare and mission part of the call you have received as a man of the Spirit? Are brotherhood and accountability part of your walk?
Pastoral Planning/Visionary
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Fr. Bob Hogan, BBD
What does pastoral planning mean for charismatic, led by the Spirit, prayer groups and ministries? What are some basics that every group should know and do? How do groups raise up and train new leaders? What should veteran leaders be looking for in those they want to encourage to become leaders?
Pastoral Planning (Vision/Mission)
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Fr. Bob Hogan
“Where there is no vision the people perish.”(Prov 29:18). How can groups prayerfully discern the Lord’s vision for them? How can the recently adopted Vision and Mission Statements of the NSC provide guidance in the process? What are the elements of mission for prayer groups today?
Stir the Vision into Flame!
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Deacon Bill Brennan
One of the greatest needs in the renewal today is a sense of vision -- God's vision of and for the renewal --
burning in our hearts. But to stir this vision into flame we first have to catch it. This workshop will focus
on catching the vision that is readily available to us in the Scriptures and in the teaching of the Church.
It will include how to share this vision with others and how to live it in our prayer groups as well as in
our personal lives. When the vision is alive, it will revolutionize our lives, the life of the prayer group
and ultimately the life of the Church.
Vision and Role of Prayer Groups
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David Thorp
After nearly 37 years of the Catholic
Charismatic Renewal, what is the vision of the Renewal and,
in light of it, what is the role of prayer groups? The importance
of and how to form this vision in others. This workshop
will review the key elements of successful prayer groups,
as well as variable elements that can be introduced from
time to time. Also discussed will be the importance
of preparation and planning.
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PROPHETIC CALL OF THE CHURCH TO THE CHARISMATIC
RENEWAL
Building a " Culture of Pentecost"
and Other Challenges
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Ron Ryan
In his recent statements to the Catholic
Charismatic Renewal, Pope John Paul II has challenged us
to build a "culture of Pentecost". What
would such a culture look like? What
can leaders do in their own lives and families - and what
can prayer groups, communities and the Renewal as a whole
do - to build such a culture?
How Can Charismatic Renewal Impact
Parishes?
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Ron Ryan
Over the nearly 37 years of Renewal, many
people have attempted many things to renew their local parishes. What
have we been trying to do? What has worked? What
hasn't? And what are some new approaches for being
effective instruments of renewal in our parishes?
Novo Millennio Ineunte
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Mark Nehrbas
This important pastoral statement of Pope John Paul II
at the end of the Jubilee and the beginning of the Millennium
sets forth a number of observations and challenges with
which leaders in the Charismatic Renewal should be aware,
especially if the Charismatic Renewal is to continue to
play an important role in the life of the Church in this
new Millennium.
Rediscovering our Heritage: Charism/Charismatic
in the Documents of Vatican II
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Walter Matthews
The "rediscovery" of the charismatic
dimension, along with the hierarchical, as constitutive
of the Church was essential for the emergence and acceptance
of the Charismatic Renewal. This workshop will review
the key texts of the Documents of Vatican II for insights
into the purpose of this outgoing of the Holy Spirit in
our day which we call "Charismatic Renewal".
Sent Forth to Build the Culture of
Pentecost
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Aggie Neck and Paul George
What does the Lord ask of us who have received the grace
of Pentecost? What are we to do?
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SPANISH LANGUAGE
Alabanzas y Adoración es la Puerta Para Entrar al Santo de Santos
Praise and Worship is the door to enter into the Holy of Holies.
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Marilynn Kramar
¿Por que glorificamos y adoramos a Dios?
¿Como nosotros venimos al alabar y adorar a Dios?
¿Que son las bendiciones de adorer en comunidad?
Why do we praise and adore God?
How do we come to praise and worship God?
What are the blessings of communal worship?
Revive las Carismas que Dios Te Dio Para Unificar y Edificar su Iglesia
Revival of the charisms the Lord has given us to unify and edify His Church
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Fr. Eugenio Cardenas
¿Que son los charismas?
¿Que dice la escritura sobre los charismas?
¿Como y porque debemos usar los charismas?
What are charisms?
What does the scripture say about the charisms?
How and why should we use the charisms?
El Señor quiere sanarnos y cambiarnos para que seamos mejores
instrumentos de su amor
The Lord wants to Heal and Change Us so we become better Instruments of His love.
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Fr. Eugenio Cardenas
Todos necesitamos sanación
¿Que soy ahora? Estoy abierto para la sanación que necesito para servir al Senor.
¿Que clase de instrumento quiere Dios que yo sea?
All of us need healing
Who am I now? I am open for the healing necessary to serve the Lord.
What kind of instrument does God want me to become?
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SPIRITUALITY OF PENTECOST
Communion
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Therese Boucher
This workshop will provide a basic
understanding of “communion,” as
understood by Pope John Paul II, when he said, “To
make the Church the home and school of communion: that
is the great challenge facing us in the millennium which
is now beginning.” (NMI 43) Explore
practical ways to build upon the “spirituality of
Pentecost” to foster a “spirituality of communion.”
Overview
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Fr. Richard Loch
On the eve of Pentecost 2004 Pope
John Paul II said, “I
hope that the spirituality of Pentecost will spread in
the Church as a renewed incentive to prayer, holiness,
communion and proclamation.” What is the “spirituality
of Pentecost” in Pope John Paul II’s thinking? Hoes
does it relate to baptism in the Holy Spirit?
Personal Holiness
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Bishop Tom Flanagan
Holiness is both gift and task. Pope John Paul II
exhorted, “the time has come to re-propose wholeheartedly
to everyone this high standard or ordinary Christian living.” (NMI 31). He
has called for a “genuine ‘training in holiness.’” How
can leaders grow in holiness and how can they help those
in their care to grow in holiness? How does
the “spirituality of Pentecost” provide impetus
to this growth in holiness?
Prayer
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Dr. Carol Razza
Pope John Paul II spoke many times
about prayer and about increased prayer. In Novo Millennio Inuente he
spoke of “the art of prayer” and said that “our
Christian communities must become genuine ‘schools
of prayer.’” (32-33) How does the “spirituality
of Pentecost” impact our prayer - personal and communal?
Proclamation: Go and Tell It!
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Alex Jones
Jesus came among us to proclaim the
Good News. How
are we to proclaim the Good News and how does the spirituality
of Pentecost help and impel us to do so? “The
missionary mandate accompanies us into the Third Millennium
and urges us to share the enthusiasm of the very first
Christians: we can count on the power of the same Spirit
who was poured out at Pentecost and who impels us still
today . . .” (NMI 58 cf 40)
Unending Life in the Spirit: God’s Wildest
Dreams For Us
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Aggie Neck
The Chairman of the NSC proclaims the
Lord’s desire
for us: unending life in the Spirit.
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THEOLOGICAL/HISTORICAL
Baptism in the Holy Spirit Revisited
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David Thorp
After nearly 37 years of the
Catholic Charismatic Renewal, what is the consensus understanding
of baptism in the Holy Spirit? What can the insights
of others (e.g., Fr. Francis Sullivan, Fr. Peter Hocken,
Fr. Francis Martin) add to this understanding?
Charismatic Apologetics
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Fr. Tim Hepburn
This workshop will provide participants
with some of the basic arguments for the existence of
the Charismatic Renewal and for the grace at its heart:
baptism in the Holy Spirit. Participants
will become more knowledgeable and clearer about the Catholic
Charismatic Renewal as a result of the workshop.
Charismatic
Renewal as Movement, as Stream of Grace
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Walter Matthews
The Charismatic Renewal has been variously
described as a Amovement@ and a Astream of grace.@ What
insights about the Charismatic Renewal do these two understandings
bring? How are the two related?
Discerning the Word
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Fr. George Montague
A Biblical scholar shares insights
on how to discern the word of the Lord from a Biblical
perspective. What tools for discernment are given in the
Scriptures themselves? How
is knowledge of Scripture essential and ignorance of Scripture
an obstacle for a firm foundation in a Catholic Christian
life?
Ecumenism
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Deacon Gary Moore/Fr. John Gordon
“The entire history and experience of the Charismatic
Renewal in the Catholic Church indicates that the renewal
in the Spirit has a special ecumenical calling.” (Call
to Holiness) What insights does a Methodist
perspective bring to the challenge of ecumenism and the
role of baptism in the Holy Spirit in ecumenism in the
present moment? What can/must be done on the individual
and local level to respond to Jesus’ prayer for unity
(Jn 17)?
Grace for the New Springtime
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Fr. John Gordon
In line with the Holy Father calling
the Third Millennium the "new springtime for Christianity," the
U.S. Bishops wrote, ABecause we believe that God in His
great love for His people continues to fulfill His promise
to pour out His Spirit anew, we have entitled this statement,
[their 1997 Statement on the Catholic Charismatic Renewal]
"Grace for the New Springtime". In what
ways is the grace of baptism in the Holy Spirit grace for
the new springtime?
The Holy Spirit in Scripture
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Fr. John Gordon
This workshop will revisit the
key texts in the Old Testament and the New Testament about
the Holy Spirit. What
do the texts reveal about the person and role of the Holy
Spirit? The workshop will help, therefore, to recognize
the action of the Holy Spirit in our own time. That
is, as we see how the Spirit of God is revealed in the
Scriptures, we can recognize the Spirit of God today.
If It’s New, It Ain’t True! A
Look at the Church Fathers
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Deacon Alex Jones
An introduction to some of the key
figures in the post-apostolic era and some of the key insights
they gave the Church. Suggested
tools for learning more about and from the Church Fathers
will be given.
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YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
The Anointed Young: Our Charismatic Future
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Fr. Tim Hepburn
Recognizing the anointing that
is on the younger generations and serving these anointed
young people with the wisdom of 40 years of Catholic Charismatic
Renewal will bring real renewal in the Church. This
workshop will explore ways that this can happen.
Baptism in the Holy Spirit for Post-Modern
Youth
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Jim Beckman
The Life in the Spirit Seminar was
written for a prior generation. Even the Catholic Edition 2000 is
more suited for older adults than youth and young adults. How
can we communicate more effectively to Generation Y? For
youth ministers: how baptism in the Holy Spirit as explained
can transform the youth to whom you are ministering.
Being Bold with Baptism in the Holy
Spirit in Youth Ministry
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Caroline Gambale
It's game time! Baptism in the
Holy Spirit has touched your life; now it is time to
be bold with baptism in the Holy Spirit in ministry to
youth. Are you ready to
step up to the plate and help teens go deeper? From personal
examples to key truths, you will hear how the power of
the Spirit can renew and transform your Youth Ministry
program. It is time to enter the no-spin zone. "Do
not be ashamed, then, of witnessing for our Lord. Through
the power of the Holy Spirit, who lives in us, keep the
good things that have been entrusted to you." (2Tim
1:8, 14).
Emerging Worship: Practical Tips to Leading Worship for the Post Modern Culture
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Paul George
Worship has both a timeless dimension and an in the moment dimension. Today's culture has taught our young
people to expect nearly instantaneous results. What are some practical tips to leading worship for the
post-modern culture?
The Heart of Worship: Leading Young
People in Catholic Worship
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Fr. Tim Hepburn
Through the Catholic Charismatic
Renewal, God has given many Catholics a new thirst for
worship. This workshop
will focus on teen and young adult worship in the Catholic
Church and the responsibility of leaders to move with the
Spirit while teaching the Catholic worship tradition.
How to Have a Greater Spiritual Impact on Your Ministry/the Spirituality of the Minister
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Presented by Caroline Gambale
The challenge of contemporary youth ministry is to bring substance and depth (the Gospel in the power of
the Holy Spirit) in the midst of many competing voices. To have a greater spiritual impact on one's
ministry requires that one attend to one's own relationship to the Lord through prayer, the Sacraments and
support groups. This workshop will challenge those in Youth and Young Adult Ministry to go deeper.
Ministry Challenge: Questions and Answers
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Johnny Bertucci and Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR
An opportunity for youth ministers and others who work with youth and young adults to explore together the challenges of reaching them with the Good News in the power of the Holy Spirit, of bringing substance and depth in the midst of many competing voices.
Ministering to Youth and Young Adults in the power of the Holy Spirit
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Dan Dirkes
Baptism in the Holy Spirit has touched your life; now it is time to be bold with baptism in the Holy Spirit in ministry to youth and young adults. From personal examples to key truths, the power of the Spirit to renew your Ministry will be shared. It is time to enter the no-spin zone. “Do not be ashamed, then, of witnessing for our Lord. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, who lives in us, keep the good things that have been entrusted to you.” (2Tim 1:8,14).
Post Modern Youth: Who Are They and Practical Tips for Passing on Baptism in the Holy Spirit
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Fr. Tim Hepburn
Who is the Y Generation? What are their characteristics? What are their hopes and dreams? How can we
more effectively lead today's youth and young adults into baptism in the Holy Spirit? For Youth Ministers:
how can this transform your ministry?
Prophets Outside the Tent: Serving
Movements of the Spirit in Young People from the Heart
of the Charismatic Renewal
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Fr. Tim Hepburn
Young Catholic have more options
for spiritual renewal today than they did in the last three
decades. In
the Church today many young people have a steady diet of
praise and worship, evangelistic opportunities, spiritual
experiences, charism workshops and Bible studies available
to them. Still, many of these young people do not
know of baptism in the Holy Spirit and Charismatic Renewal,
but they would greatly benefit if they did. This
workshop will look at how the grace of baptism in the Holy
Spirit can integrate the experience of young people and
foster a culture of Pentecost.
Relational Evangelization in the Spirit
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Michael Tigue
Based upon successful ministry on a college campus, this
workshop will explore building a solid ministry on the
grace of the Holy Spirit, teaching young people to use
the gifts of the Spirit, and building them into a core
community that evangelizes through small groups.
Teaching the Truth in Youth and Young Adult Ministry
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Johnny Bertucci
Many involved in youth ministry don’t think the younger generation is capable of dealing with the truth that Jesus Christ is Lord and He needs to be the Lord and Savior of their lives. We think we need to water it down or tip-toe around it. We think the youth are too immature to respond in any sort of legitimate way. The fact of the matter is: the opposite is true: They want to be challenged. They are indeed ready to respond in ways that would astonish us.
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Homilies/General Session/Witness Talks
2003 National Leaders' Conference in Nashville, TN
Move It Out
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Fr. Tom Forest
Fr. Tom Forest’s
dynamic Keynote challenge to Renewal leaders in Nashville
2003 to move it out: to use the gifts given for the spread
of the Gospel!
Unending Life in the Spirit: God’s Wildest
Dreams For Us
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Aggie Neck
The Chairman of the NSC proclaims the
Lord’s desire
for us: unending life in the Spirit.
Homily - The Virtue of Fidelity
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Fr. Tom Forest
Fr. Tom Forest’s engaging Sunday homily on fidelity.
2005 National Leaders' Conference in Chicago, IL
The Culture of Pentecost
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Bishop Sam Jacobs
Bishop Sam Jacobs’ powerful
and challenging Keynote in Chicago 2005.
Sent Forth to Build the Culture of
Pentecost
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Aggie Neck and Paul George
What does the Lord ask of us who have received the grace
of Pentecost? What are we to do?
Homily
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Bishop Robert Carlson
Bishop Robert Carlson’s affirming homily in Chicago
2005.
Homily
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Fr. John Gordon
Fr. Gordon’s rousing challenge to leaders in Chicago
2005.
2006 National Leaders' Conference in Albuquerque, NM
Anointed
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Peter Herbeck The Keynote talk from the 2006 National Leaders' Conference.
Homily/Witness
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Fr. Daniel Balazan/Caroline Gambale
Fr. Balizan's homily at the 2006 National Leaders' Conference and Caroline Gambale's witness from Friday evening.
Proclamation of the Good News
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Marilynn Kramar This stirring proclamation of the Good News led to a powerful ministry time and release of the Holy Spirit,
Saturday evening at the 2006 National Leaders' Conference.
The New Evangelization
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Fr. Tom Forrest A challenging talk as we were sent forth from the 2006 National Leaders' Conference.
Homily/Witness
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Fr. John Gordon/Aimee Mangan
Fr. Gordon's rousing Sunday homily at the 2006 National Leaders' Conference and Aimee Mangan's witness from Sunday morning.
2008 National Leaders' Conference in Nashville, TN
A Future Full of Hope/Katrinia Witness
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Tom Curran/Al Mansfield
Tom Curran Keynote speaker Friday evening and Al Mansfield witness.
Homily/Healing Service Teaching
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Bishop David Choby/Fr. Richard Loch and Judith Hughes
Saturday Morning Mass with Bishop David Choby and the Saturday Afternoon Healing Service.
Hope Does Not Disappoint Us/Marriage Witness
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Jim Murphy/Ron and Carole Bergman
Jim Murphy engaging Keynote talk Saturday evening and Ron and Carole Bergman's inspiring witness of their marriage.
Going Forward in Hope/Pentecost Witness
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Michelle Moran/Kim Kollins
Michelle Moran's inspiring keynote talk on hope and Kim Kollins talk on Pentecost and Pentecost for the Nations.
Homily and Mass Highlights
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Fr. John Gordon
Fr. John Gordon's wonderful Sunday morning mass and homily.
2009 National Leaders' and Ministries' Conference in Raleigh, NC
Healing Service and Reflection
GNI Media
Dr. Bill Mitchell
Stirring the Fire of Pentecost: Empowerment Ministry
GNI Media
Aggie Neck
Talk: The Mission Ahead
GNI Media
David Thorp
Witness: Friday night
GNI Media
Jane Guenther
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