The Diocese of Pueblo present the 2008 Continuing Formation and Education Conference.


The Conference is scheduled for May 5-8, 2008 at Holy Cross Abbey Events Center located at 2951 East Highway 50, Canon City, Colorado.

The presenter is none other than Michael Theisen (pronounced Tyson) has been faithfully involved in youth ministry and adolescent catechesis for nearly 25 years, authoring more than fifteen books and numerous articles along the way.  His experience extends from the parish to diocesan and national levels, and he is a frequent speaker and trainer throughout the U.S. and Canada.  Michael is the Director of Membership Services for the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) in Washington D.C.  Michael served as the primary author and editor for teh annual Youth Ministry Resource Manuals that were published by the NFCYM from 2000-2006.  He resides in Rochester, NY with his wife, Mary and their one daughter and two young adult sons.
OVERVIEW     Click here for registration information.
  • Who are today's teenagers and how can the parish connect with them?
  • What the National Study of Tough & Religious has to say to us (and why we must act on it).
  • Why the "youth group" model isn't working.
  • Why comprehensive youth ministry must involve the whole parish.
  • How do we reach and teach young people about their Catholic faith?
  • The vital role of pastors and parents in forming the faith of young people.
  • How to empower young people to be protagonists of their own faith.

 
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

MONDAY, MAY 5TH

7:00 p.m.     Gathering and Opening Prayer
7:20 p.m.     Introductions and Overview of Conference
7:45 p.m.     Social for Conference Attendees
TUESDAY, MAY 6TH

8:30 a.m.     Morning Prayer
9:00 a.m.     Session 1
12:00 p.m.   Conference luncheon for attendees (see registration form)
1:30 p.m.     Session 2 
4:00 p.m.     Recess until Wednesday Morning.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7TH

8:30 a.m.     Morning Prayer
9:00 a.m.     Session 3
12:00 p.m.   Lunch on your own
1:30 p.m.     Session 4
3:00 p.m.     Recess
5:00 p.m.     Liturgy for all conference Attendees at St. Michael Church located at 611
                   North 11th St., Canon City.
6:30 p.m.     Reception & Dinner with Bishop, priests, deacons and their wives.

 
THURSDAY, MAY 8TH

8:30 a.m.     Morning Prayer
9:00 a.m.     Clergy Assembly
11:00 a.m.   Clergy Benefit Society Meeting

For more information on this conference and reservations,
please call 719 561-3580.