Workshops—Round 2

Friday, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

201 Sharing Our Faith with Our Friends

GCCC: C113-115

This session will look at how to effectively share our faith with our friends. We will look at what it means to be a friend and share our faith in a non-offensive manner. Through the use of interactive video case studies, participants will leave with some practical ideas on how to be an effective evangelizer.

Speaker: Frank Mercadante

202 Being Yourself with Mary and the Saints

GCCC: C120-121

Using his own paintings and the stories which inspired them, artist and writer Bro. Mickey McGrath will provide some fresh and powerful ways to welcome the saints into our lives as patrons and companions. The images are taken from his award-winning books which offer very unique twists, sometimes whimsical, always moving, on the traditional place of the saints in the church. Let the saints inspire you to meet your full potential and discover the gift that is you.

Speaker: Brother Mickey O’Neill McGrath

203 Deepening Your Relationship with God: Part Two

GCCC: C123-125

See description for 103 in Round 1 (Friday, 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.)

Speaker: Fr. Mike Depcik

204 Strong Women in True Friendships (Girls Only)

GCCC: C210-212

Mary and Elizabeth model for us strong female friendship. Friendship should be about support and encouragement and not about demands, guilt, and exclusion. We will talk about when our friends hurt us, ways of strengthening the healthy friendships we have, and how to build new ones.

Speaker: Kristin Witte

205 Knocked Down, But Not Out! A Catholic Look at Bullying (Boys Only)

GCCC: C213-215

See description for 105 in Round 1 (Friday, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.)

Speaker: Terry Clark, Bob Perron

208 Game Over

Hyatt: Delaware

For a lot of teens it is easy to see the use of alcohol and drugs as a game, as a means of recreation. But the fun never lasts and before the game is over it can ruin your life. Come hear from a former addict and a professional counselor just how dangerous this game can be from two people who have too much experience with it.

Speakers: Tom Buckley, Bridget Holmes

209 Going the Extra “MYLE”

Hyatt: Regency Ballroom

No, it is not a misspelled word. The world is filled with pain, suffering, deceit, sin, injustice, and sometimes just plain old meanness. What in the world can one person do to make a difference? This workshop seeks faith-filled brave teens willing to step up and be challenged.

Speaker: Mike Patin

210 Poverty, Prayer, and the Power of Film

Hyatt: Franklin A-B

See description for 110 in Round 1 (Friday, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.)

Speaker: Gerry Straub

211 Unwind Your Mind: An Ordinary Holiness Approach to Stress Management

Hyatt: Franklin C-D

See description for 111 in Round 1 (Friday, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.)

Speaker: Jamie Dillon

212 Decision for Love

Hyatt: Union

We all need love and acceptance, but at what cost? Let us share common pressures and misconceptions about dating and discover together the decision that can bring you to healthy relationships and authentic love.

Speaker: Pam Heil

Adults Only Workshops

220 Movies and Ministry: Using the Remote to Channel Jesus

GCCC: D230-232

Television and movies are a billion dollar industry in our country. It is easier to get young people to a theater than it is to church. So why not use movies to teach the lessons of the Bible, our faith, and our God? We will look at just ten of the most powerful clips from movies and television that can easily be incorporated into your programming, but you will leave with hundreds of ideas and plenty of resources.

Speaker: Patrick Donovan

221 Putting the Catholic Back in Catholic Youth Sports

GCCC: D233-235

Sports are a great way to reach young people and share Gospel values or a source of conflict with adults living their unfulfilled dreams through young people. Join us to connect our Catholic faith to sports through fun, videos, competition, and Gospel values.

Speaker: Greg “Dobie” Moser