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Chicago Catechetical Conference
Let Us Go Rejoicing to the House of the Lord. Psalm 122
 
 Chicago Catechetical Conference
 
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
November 5 & 6, 2010

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We are the Church! 
 
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We are a Church on the move. The image above which we have chosen for the Chicago Catechetical Conference celebrates our Pilgrimage. As Psalm 122 reminds us (from the liturgy for the first day of the Conference), we rejoice, bringing along those willing to join us as we gather in our churches. And we are looking forward to that day when all the Faithful can gather in our Eternal Home.
 
"Catholics Come Home!" has helped us all celebrate that - as we rejoice with all of those who have been welcomed once again among us. More will come! As long as we exercise the energy that Faith, Hope, and Love give us, we will continue to be a growing, evangelizing Church.
 
And, of course, we are a catechizing Church - thus, the theme of the Chicago Catechetical Conference for November 2010. We will take two days to celebrate our Catholic Church, and to explore ways that our communities can share the Good News with children, youth and adults and live together as disciples of Jesus Christ.
 
Please join us as we explore this great theme together - and bring a group along with you!
About the CCC ...
  • The Chicago Catechetical Conference is held yearly in the fall, except years the Archdiocese of Chicago holds the Catholic Festival of Faith.
  • The CCC is co-sponsored by the Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry and the Office of Catholic Schools.
  • Information will be sent to parish directors and coordinators of religious education and youth ministry and to school principals at the start of August, 2010. Please check frequently for updated information.
  • You may register for the event online or through the mail after August 1.
  • You will receive a monthly e-newsletter to keep you informed of the latest developments in regards to the conference or you can go directly to the CCC website for the most up-to-date information as it becomes available.
Highlights of the CCC include ...
 
Each day begins with Mass. Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I. will preside at Mass on Friday and Most Reverend John R. Manz will preside at Saturday morning Liturgy.
 
Keynote presentations: Come hear Father Dom Grassi and Joe Paprocki, co-authors of Living the Mass on Friday. On Saturday, Kate Dooley, O.P. will address participants in English and Michelle Gonzalez Maldonado will speak in Spanish.
 
breakout session
There will be three periods with many workshops each day
focusing on practical and theological topics, adult faith formation track and topics especially for the youth minister. Sessions are in English and Spanish with a session in Polish on Saturday.

Fostering Faith Certification courses will be offered at the conference (attendance required both days).

Publishers will present their correlations of their textbooks to the Elementary Religion Curriculum of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
 
Please pass this on to all you think may be interested
in attending the CCC.
 
 

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Chicago Catechetical Conference

November 5-6, 2010

   We're accepting applications for booths in the Exhibit Hall.

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The Chicago Catechetical Conference 2010 offers the following opportunities:

  • Ongoing Formation and Enrichment Sessions
  • Adult Faith Formation Leadership Development Series
  • Fostering Faith Catechist Certification Courses

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Friday Keynote:

How We Go Forth Rejoicing From the House of the Lord with Rev. Dominic Grassi and Joe Paprocki, D. Min. co-presenting

 

Saturday Keynote in English:

No One Comes to Faith Alone, Catherine Dooley, OP

 

Saturday Keynote in Spanish:

Nuestra Iglesia: La Iglesia Americana, Michelle A. González, Ph.D.

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A two-day series exploring the vital importance of adult faith formation in parishes and schools is included in the conference.

  • Hear national & local presenters
  • Network with other adult leaders, catechists, & teachers
  • Experience creative prayer
  • Obtain new resources for building programs for parish & school
  • Arrange for parish & school consultations on adult faith formation

Adult Faith Formation Enrichment Sessions

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The Fostering Faith Catechist Certification Courses meet the requirements for catechist certification for Catholic school catechists, parish catechists and youth ministers. To receive credit, participants must attend all sessions of the particular certification course.

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