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Everyone will be invited to chose 3 workshop topics. Possible workshop topics will be:
1. Catholicism: The Basics
New to Christianity? Need to rediscover your roots? This workshop will lay out the basics of the faith in a relatable and engaging way. Participants can expect to rediscover, or discover for the first time, the Gospel message and truths of Christianity that draw us to a dynamic relationship with Christ and the Church and form to platform from which we are sent.
Suffering is an inevitable part of human life. As Christians, we have a unique approach to suffering modeled after the redemptive work or Christ. Participants will learn how the experience of suffering can itself be a mission, and how the “Problem of Pain” written about by C.S. Lewis is one all Christians are called to respond to, whether through personal experience or in relationship with the Body of Christ.
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Prayer is an essential part of Christian life, and the basis of a deepening relationship with Christ. Learn about the rich traditions of prayer that are part of the Church, and above all, how to hear the voice of God to know His love more and allow Him to impact the world through you.
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Biography
Father Dan Dubroy is a priest of the Ottawa Diocese and a chaplain at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. He is also the spiritual director of the John Paul II Centre for Divine Mercy, www.mercypope.org
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Apologetics come from the Greek word apologia, or to “speak in defense of”. It goes further than simply knowing what the Church teaches, but seeks to understand why the Church teaches what it does in order to both understand God’s truth and communicate it to others. St. Paul said, “Always be ready to give an explanation for the hope that is found in you”, and this workshop will help you to do just that by covering such topics as Mary’s role in the Church, Jesus’ true presence in the Eucharist, the celibate priesthood, purgatory and more.
This is the Year of the Priest, and as Mother Theresa said, priests literally bring the grace of God to the people of the Church, especially through the sacraments. Come and learn about the evolving role of the priest in being a self-emptying missionary to the world.
Women and men religious have an incredible call from God to become His spouses on earth. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about life as a religious, and the incredible ways God can use the actions and simple presence of consecrated men and women in a mission of love to the world.
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The relationship between Christians of different faiths will be discussed in this workshop, and participants will gain a greater understanding of the challenges and rewards of being called to be a missionary within Christianity.
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Biography
Dr. Catherine E. Clifford is Associate Professor of Systematic and Theology and Vice Dean in the Faculty of Theology at Saint Paul University, Ottawa.
Her research and teaching is focused in the areas of ecclesiology and inter-church dialogue. She finds in the work of Bernard Lonergan a helpful framework from within which to reflect upon questions related to the methodology of theological dialogue and the dynamics of change and renewal in the life of the church.
Her publications include The Groupe des Dombes: A Dialogue of Conversion (New York: Peter Lang, 2005), and the English language translation of the Groupe des Dombes’s Study, “One Teacher”: Doctrinal Authority in the Church (Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdman’s Press, 2010). She is the editor of A Century of Prayer for Christian Unity (Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdman’s Press, 2009), a collection of essays on the history and spirituality of ecumenical prayer. In addition, she has published many articles in scholarly journals, including Theological Studies, One in Christ, Journal of Ecumenical Studies, The Jurist, Studia Canonica, Science et Esprit, Laval Theologique et Philosophique, and THEOFORUM.
Dr. Clifford has served for many years as a member of the Anglican-Roman Catholic dialogue of Canada presently serves as the representative of the Catholic Theological Society of America to, and President of the International Network of Catholic Theological Societies.
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13. Heathcare and Mission
One of the Corporal Works of Mercy is to care for the sick. Those who feel called to this mission can learn about the practical and spiritual applications of melding God and caring for the health of others in both private and professional setting.
14. International MissionsCANCELLED
15. Homelessness and Poverty
Jesus had special concern for the poor, and as followers of Him, we are called to the same. For those whose passions concern these areas of social justice, this workshop will focus on the issues surrounding homelessness and poverty, and how we can respond to poverty as Christians.
16. Multi-culturalsim and Mission
Canada is a melting pot of cultures. Ottawa alone has 14 culture-specific parishes. How are we called to be one in Christ in light of our differences? Participants will discuss issues surrounding relations between populations of differing nationalities who share the same faith. (Is this what we talked about?)
17. Environment and Mission
Much has been made of environmental concerns in recent years, both in secular society and the Church. How are we called to be missionaries in caring for the resources God has provided for us?
18. Media and Mission
The media plays an enormous role in culture today. As Catholics, we are called to be a part of the world, but not to be of it, and this workshop will discuss how God calls many to a mission of sharing Christ’s love through various forms of media.
19. Internet and Graphic Design
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With a world that is becoming increasingly dependent on technological innovations that promote unfettered internet access, how can we bring faith into graphic and web design in such a way that it will glorify God? Those with a passion for technology and digital media will find this workshop useful for integrating these modes of expression with a Catholic identity.
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Biography
Shannon grew up in a large family in the small town of Durham,
Ontario. She discovered graphic design at the end of high school, and
during this time was actively involved in the Mustard Seeds youth
group in Hanover.
She completed an Honours Bachelor of Design in the York
University/Sheridan College Joint Program in Design (2005). While at
university she was part of the Catholic Chaplaincy at York.
Upon graduating, she worked in a design studio in Toronto for over a
year before taking the opportunity to travel in Spain, Portugal and
England. Upon returning she worked in magazine publishing before
traveling across Canada as a missionary with Net Ministries of Canada,
a national catholic youth ministry.
She is now in her second year working in Graphic Design and
Communications with the Companions of the Cross, a dynamic order of
priests based in Ottawa.
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20. Mission and Workpace
How can the love of Christ be brought into the workplace without alienating those of other faiths or violating political correctness protocols? How does having business sense relate to faith? This workplace will address this, and many other issues involved in being a person called to remain faithful in the business sector.
21. Politics and Faith Life
The divide between Church and State remains as controversial now as it was in the time of Thomas Jefferson and John Locke. For those called to uphold God’s truth in the political arena, this workshop will provide valuable insight into the issues surrounding faith and politics.
22. The Pro-Life Movemement and Mission
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Pope John Paul II called all Christians to fulfill Christ's wish that we all love our neighbours. Our neighbours include unborn children who are being aborted at a rate of 300 times per day in Canada. Our neighbours are women and men who are facing an untimely pregnancy or who have already made the "choice" to have an abortion and are suffering. Our neighbours are the disabled and elderly whose life is being threatened with notions of legalizing assisted suicide in Canada. Find out more and how you can respond to these issues and build a Culture of Life!
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Biography
Theresa Gilbert is the Executive Director for National Campus Life Network - the only national organization that works to educate, network and support pro-life students on campuses across Canada. She is completing her third year in this role and prior to this was president of her campus pro-life club at the University of Waterloo. Theresa also writes for The Interim, Canada's pro-life, pro-family newspaper. She is married and lives in Burlington, ON.
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23. Music and Mission
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Music has always been a part of the Church, and can communicate to people on a profound level. Participants will learn about the significant impact music can have in bringing people to an encounter with Christ, and how to develop a heart for music in evangelization.
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Biography
Garth Pereira, Music and Program Director of NET Ministries of Canada and founder of Massive Worship (MW), has been training and inspiring musicians for over 15 years. Since MW’s bare beginnings in 2005, Garth has continually pushed it to be on the cutting edge of Catholic worship and music ministry in Canada. Garth has worked with multiple parish music groups in establishing and revitalizing music for liturgy and youth ministry. He is an expert in training and transforming music volunteers into cohesive vibrant music ministry teams. MW as a ministry is known nationally for producing anointed worship and also comprehensive instrument training for hundreds of musicians, songwriters and worship leaders across the country. Under the direction of Garth Pereira, MW has forged new ground in the realm Catholic music ministry and united a family of musicians in Canada who might otherwise be alone. Garth has performed with well-known artists/composers Andy Park and Jody Cross and led music for over 20,000 at World Youth Day in Toronto. Garth has had formal training in classical and jazz studies. He will be presenting on the role of each person on a music team and giving practical “do's and don'ts” for the contemporary rhythm section.
As Ministry Coordinator and team supervisor for Massive Worship, (NET Ministries of Canada’s official music ministry) Mairin Bierer lives out her personal passion for both music and evangelization. For Mairin, music has always been an important part of her life and her relationship with God. In 2006, Mairin first felt the call to temporarily leave behind her friends, family, country and even her music degree (studying the cello) to join a NET team of young adult Catholics, traveling across Canada spreading the Gospel to Catholic youth. “The thought of giving up my cello for a whole year seemed impossible. But bit by bit, the call to serve the Lord grew to be greater than clinging to my instrument and music degree.” After serving 2 years in volunteer ministry with NET, Mairin’s desire to share the Gospel and her passion for music lead her to work full time with Massive Worship. In the past year, Mairin has integrally helped to spearhead one of NET Ministries’ long-time dreams of forming a team of musicians who tour Canada, equipping other musicians and music leaders to effectively lead worship in the parish. Mairin will be speaking on the power of music as a tool for evangelization and also as a means for inspiring prayer and worship.
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24. Creative Arts and drama
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Creative expression in humans is an expression of God’s love for us, and this workshop will be geared to those who are passionate about bringing Christ to others through the dramatic arts.
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Biography
After serving two years with NET Ministries of Canada, Katie went on to complete her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Linguistics at Carleton University. Katie has been involved in a number of ministries over the years, including Journey to the Father, and Massive Worship, a national Catholic music conference. Katie recently began working as a youth coordinator at St. Monica's Parish in Ottawa and is thrilled to be back in full-time ministry. She is very excited to be a part of this year's Youth Summit and be able to share her love for God and the arts!
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Speakers, as well as a more in-depth description will be available soon!
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