Study Week 2003
Friday Workshop Session 3:  3:00 - 4:15 p.m.

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F3-A The Scrutinies: Where Liturgy and Catechesis Meet
—Mr. Jerry Galipeau

The three Scrutinies present an ideal opportunity for initiation catechists and liturgy planners to minister together. Discover ways to prepare, celebrate and reflect on the Lenten Scrutinies for the Elect, both adults and children. This workshop will suggest appropriate music, arrangement of the liturgical space and effective proclamation and preaching of the Gospels for the three Scrutinies.

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F3-B Liturgy & Young People: Inviting Teenagers to the
Eucharistic Table
— Mr. Tom Booth

The liturgy is for everyone-including teens. Why do they often feel left out, or do not show up at all? This workshop will give concrete suggestions to make our liturgies inviting to all.

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F3-C Ten Ways to Get Your Kids to Sing
—Mr. David Anderson

The musical voice of tomorrow’s Church depends upon the formation of today’s children. Come learn effective ideas and techniques to get children and young people excited about singing. This workshop will provide age-appropriate repertoire, practical suggestions and ideas for teachers and all those who prepare liturgies with children, both in school and religious education programs.

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F3-D Sometimes We Dance, Sometimes We Wrestle:
Embracing the Spirituality of Adolescents
—Dr. Mike Carotta

This workshop will explore three dimensions of adolescent spirituality and identify four ways any faith filled adult can intentionally partici-pate in the spiritual journey of young people.

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F3-E The Story in Our Bones: Story as Catechesis!
—Timothy Mullner

Every catechist is called to “echo” the Good News of our faith! To tell the Church’s story, we must also tell our own stories of conversion, healing, and hope. Let’s explore the principles of effective storytelling and become better catechists by telling the “story in our bones!”

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F3-F Remembering on Sunday Night—Believing on Monday
Morning: Liturgical Catechesis with Young Adults
—Diana Macalintal

In an age of hyperlinks and speed dating, how will your liturgy engage the hearts and imagination of young adults beyond just Sunday? We’ll learn some principles for good liturgy with young adults and basic skills for liturgical catechesis that will help you form faith in a virtual world.

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F3-G RCIA in Small Parishes
Rev. Paul Turner

Rural communities pose challenges and present advantages for the catechumenate. This session will review questions of team recruitment, dismissals, celebration of the rites and sponsors in small parishes.

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F3-H Seven Ways to Pray with Children
—Ms. Kate Ristow

This hands-on workshop offers practical ideas for praying with children. You’ll discover seven easy-to-use formats for creative classroom prayer and learn how to incorporate them into your sessions.

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F3-I Understanding Eucharist: Teaching Strategies for
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
—Mrs. Pat Carter (See F2-J)

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F3-J Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Doing it the “Rite Way”
Ms. Cynthia Goerig

The Church has shown great care and concern for the spiritual growth of baptized children and for their ability to participate ac-tively in the liturgy. Come and experience a ritual adapted to chil-dren’s level of formation and understanding.

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