BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Center for New Evangelization - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Center for New Evangelization REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T154500 DTSTAMP:20260405T155416 CREATED:20230201T200047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T200456Z UID:10000631-1679581800-1679586300@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:Alpha YOUTH Online Preview for Catholic Youth Leaders. DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/alpha-youth-online-preview-for-catholic-youth-leaders/2023-03-23 LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Adult Evangelization,Parish Leadership,Youth Evangelization ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/alpha.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230328T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230328T154500 DTSTAMP:20260405T155416 CREATED:20230201T200047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T200456Z UID:10000632-1680013800-1680018300@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:Alpha YOUTH Online Preview for Catholic Youth Leaders. DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/alpha-youth-online-preview-for-catholic-youth-leaders/2023-03-28 LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Adult Evangelization,Parish Leadership,Youth Evangelization ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/alpha.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230330T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230330T154500 DTSTAMP:20260405T155416 CREATED:20230201T200047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T200456Z UID:10000633-1680186600-1680191100@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:Alpha YOUTH Online Preview for Catholic Youth Leaders. DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/alpha-youth-online-preview-for-catholic-youth-leaders/2023-03-30 LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Adult Evangelization,Parish Leadership,Youth Evangelization ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/alpha.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230417T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230417T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155416 CREATED:20220825T181456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T000528Z UID:10000489-1681722000-1681745400@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:Called & Gifted Workshop DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/called-gifted-workshop LOCATION:University of Dayton\, 300 College Park\, Dayton\, OH\, 45469\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Evangelization,Parish Leadership,Parish Vitality,Youth Evangelization ORGANIZER;CN="Center For the New Evangelization":MAILTO:cne@catholicaoc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230418T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230418T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155417 CREATED:20220906T024418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T000323Z UID:10000492-1681808400-1681831800@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:Called & Gifted Workshop DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/called-gifted-workshop-2 LOCATION:Good Shepherd\, 8815 Kemper Rd.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45249\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Evangelization,Parish Leadership,Parish Vitality,Youth Evangelization ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Called-Gifted.png ORGANIZER;CN="Center For the New Evangelization":MAILTO:cne@catholicaoc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230428T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230428T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155417 CREATED:20221018T200403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T200403Z UID:10000411-1682672400-1682694000@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:Life In Me: A Retreat On Being A Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/life-in-me-a-retreat-on-being-a-reservoir LOCATION:St. Mary of the Assumption\, 9579 Yankee Road\, Springboro\, OH\, 45066\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Evangelization,Parish Leadership,Parish Vitality,Youth Evangelization ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pivonka_Dave_Fr_2017_web-ready-600x600-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Ater":MAILTO:sater@catholicaoc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155417 CREATED:20230420T172306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T183457Z UID:10000758-1683712800-1683725400@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:RUN Alpha Training DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/run-alpha-training LOCATION:St. Francis de Sales Parish\, 20 DeSales Ave.\, Lebanon\, OH\, 45036\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Evangelization,Parish Leadership,Youth Evangelization ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/alpha.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Ater":MAILTO:sater@catholicaoc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231128T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231128T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155417 CREATED:20231017T172334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T180123Z UID:10000784-1701176400-1701181800@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:Evangelization Team Orientation Webinar DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/evangelization-team-orientation-webinar LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Parish Leadership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BeaconsofLight_symbol_SM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Ater":MAILTO:sater@catholicaoc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240729T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240730T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155417 CREATED:20240513T210906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T210440Z UID:10000798-1722247200-1722357000@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:Light the Match DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/light-the-match LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library\, Main Branch\, 215 E 3rd St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States CATEGORIES:Parish Leadership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Light-The-Match.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shane Legg":MAILTO:slegg@catholicaoc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241029T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241029T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155417 CREATED:20241008T235232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T000907Z UID:10000885-1730208600-1730212200@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:Initiate Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/initiate-webinar LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Adult Evangelization,Parish Leadership,Parish Vitality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Initiate-Webinars.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shane Legg":MAILTO:slegg@catholicaoc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241203T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241203T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155417 CREATED:20240816T174356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T234248Z UID:10000879-1733220000-1733239800@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:Culture for Mission Series Part 1 DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/culture-for-mission-series-part-1-the-journey-from-pre-trust-to-initial-conversion LOCATION:Good Sheperd Parish\, 8815 E Kemper Rd\, Cincinnati\, Ohio\, 4549 CATEGORIES:Adult Evangelization,Parish Evangelization Event,Parish Leadership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Culture-for-Mission-Part-1-IMG.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Ater":MAILTO:sater@catholicaoc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250113T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155417 CREATED:20240516T215103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T212847Z UID:10000800-1736762400-1736874000@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:Reignite Retreat DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/reignite-retreat-3 LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Adult Evangelization,Parish Leadership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Reignite-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250115T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250115T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155417 CREATED:20241009T003808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T003827Z UID:10000889-1736947800-1736951400@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:Initiate Webinar Series Part 3 DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/initiate-webinar-series-part-3 LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Adult Evangelization,Parish Leadership,Parish Vitality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Initiate-Webinars.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250117T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250117T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155417 CREATED:20241220T004129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T004215Z UID:10000903-1737111600-1737117000@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:ARK Dashboard Webinar DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/ark-dashboard-webinar LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Parish Evangelization Event,Parish Leadership,Youth Evangelization ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ARK-Event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shane Legg":MAILTO:slegg@catholicaoc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250201T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155417 CREATED:20241022T184723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T145104Z UID:10000893-1738429200-1738443600@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:CNE Appreciation Banquet DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/cne-appreciation-banquet LOCATION:Savannah Center\, 5533 Chappell Crossing Blvd\, West Chester Township\, OH\, 45069\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Evangelization,Hispanic Evangelization,Marriage and Family,Parish Evangelization Event,Parish Leadership,Young Adult ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Savannah-Back-web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Ater":MAILTO:sater@catholicaoc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250227T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250227T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155417 CREATED:20241009T004037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T004104Z UID:10000890-1740663000-1740666600@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:Initiate Webinar Series Part 4 DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/initiate-webinar-series-part-4 LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Adult Evangelization,Parish Leadership,Parish Vitality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Initiate-Webinars.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shane Legg":MAILTO:slegg@catholicaoc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155417 CREATED:20250224T152558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T155524Z UID:10000919-1741860000-1741865400@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:Family Evangelization Seminar - St. Augustine\, Minster DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/family-evangelization-seminar-st-augustine-minster LOCATION:St. Augustine Minster\, 48 N Hanover St\, Minster\, OH\, 45865\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Evangelization,Marriage and Family,Parish Evangelization Event,Parish Leadership,Parish Vitality,Youth Evangelization ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pexels-emma-bauso-1183828-2253879-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155417 CREATED:20250224T154644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T155558Z UID:10000921-1741874400-1741874400@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:Family Evangelization Seminar - St. Francis of Assisi\, Centerville DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/family-evangelization-seminar LOCATION:St. Francis of Assisi\, 6245 Wilmington Pike\, Dayton\, OH\, 45459\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Evangelization,Marriage and Family,Parish Evangelization Event,Parish Leadership,Young Adult,Youth Evangelization ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pexels-emma-bauso-1183828-2253879-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155417 CREATED:20240816T180251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T154315Z UID:10000880-1747735200-1747753200@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:Culture for Mission Series Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/culture-for-mission-series-part-2 LOCATION:Good Sheperd Parish\, 8815 E Kemper Rd\, Cincinnati\, Ohio\, 4549 CATEGORIES:Adult Evangelization,Parish Evangelization Event,Parish Leadership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Culture-for-Mission-P2-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Ater":MAILTO:sater@catholicaoc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155417 CREATED:20250306T153056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T204528Z UID:10000922-1748512800-1748520000@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:CGS Roundtable Discussion and Prayer DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/cgs-roundtable-discussion-and-prayer LOCATION:Immaculate Conception\, 2300 S Smithville Rd\, Dayton\, Ohio CATEGORIES:Parish Leadership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/nathan-dumlao-P5MXtYfgmmw-unsplash-scaled-e1741293480318.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Baumgardner":MAILTO:cbaumgardner@catholicaoc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155417 CREATED:20250123T200031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T133143Z UID:10000917-1763625600-1763830800@www.centerforthenewevangelization.org SUMMARY:NCYC 2025 DESCRIPTION:Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists\, youth evangelists\, adult evangelists\, and pastoral associates. A light breakfast and lunch served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations available. \nCost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodationsLocation: Dayton Metro Library Main BranchDates: Monday July 29 – Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker: \nDan DeMatte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan DeMatte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus\, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. He is an international catholic evangelist\, bringing the Gospel to thousands of youth and adults each year. Dan is the author of catholic bestseller\, Holiness Revolution\, with the Dynamic Catholic Institute. He recently released a new book called Dream Bigger! He is the co-host of Beyond Damascus\, a podcast and radio program carried across the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.He lives in Ohio with his wife\, Amber\, and their four children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 30 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality 10:15 – 10:45: Beacons of Light Update10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Dan DeMatte Session 2 12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 3 2:30 – 2:45: Break 2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 4 4:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements and Prayer    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 29 \n \n \n \n 10:00 – 10:15: Check In & Hospitality10:15 – 10:25: Welcome & Introduction 10:25 – 10:45: Lectio Divina10:45 – 11:00: Break11:00 – 12:00: Keynote Speaker: Dan DeMatte12:00 – 1:00: Lunch 1:00 – 2:30: Breakout Session 12:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 4:15: Breakout Session 24:15 – 4:30: Closing Announcements & Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Talks \n \n \n \n Keynote 1: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Christian ImaginationOften dreamers get a bad reputation for ‘having their heads in the clouds’ but what if God gave us the imagination to see with the eyes of faith. This session will look at the power of the christian imagination infused with the Holy Spirit and that through the Spirit\, we can dream God-sized dreams! Keynote 2: Kingdom Dreaming: Cultivating the Imagination for Parish MinistryWhat is God’s dream for your parish? What does He want to bring about? We need to replace our spirit of limitation with a spirit of expectation. God has desires for your parish ministry\, and He wants to use you to bring these about!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 1 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey MeltonLearn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of everyday ministry life\, including staying organized\, handling paperwork\, and Archdiocesan policies.  Tangible Steps to Make a Dream Reality  – Dan DeMatte
Many people dream powerful dreams\, but few know how to put those dreams into reality. This session will look at the tangible steps to start putting your God-sized dreams into action. You will leave this workshop ready to start mobilizing your dreams.ARK: A Tool for Evangelization – Sean Ater & Rob KenneyARK is the first religious assessment that can be used a tool to help track growth in discipleship for each individual person from grades 2-12. Learn how to apply the results of the ARK assessment to help each young person on their individual faith journey.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professional Skills for New Evangelists\, Part 2 – Shane Legg & Meg PaulLearn how to navigate all the relationships of everyday ministry life\, including working with coworkers\, priests\, volunteers\, and parishioners.   Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities – Chris Baumgardner & Lisa Averion Come and find out how to best serve those who have disabilities in your Family of Parishes. This session will offer resources\, practical suggestions\, witnesses from ministers who have served creatively and effectively\, a list of parish contacts who can mentor those who are seeking additional support\, and time to brainstorm ideas with other parish evangelists.  Charisms: Burning Brightly without Burning Out – Nicholas HardestyThere are many ways to avoid burnout. One of them is to minister from your spiritual giftedness. We’ll discuss what the charisms are\, what they do for you and for others\, and how they can help your ministry to radiate Christ instead of flaming out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 3 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultivating a Compelling Church Culture – Dan DeMatte A parish culture is the most influential aspect of a person’s experience with their parish. But how does a leader cultivate a compelling and inviting culture? This session teaches practical ways to name and build a strong parish culture.  Discerning God’s Plan Amidst Challenging Situations – Fr. Matthew SummeLife is messy. Conflicts\, misunderstandings and misaligned expectations are all part of life and ministry. Learning to find God’s way through these challenging situations and the skills for crucial conversations are essential to effective evangelization. The Art of Small Talk – Katie DellSmall talk is a vital skill for every evangelist. Learn how to be better at small talk\, why it’s so important\, and how to leverage small talk for evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 4 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relationship\, Identity\, & Mission – Audrey Melton & Paco Patag Living the Christian life driven by our relationship with Jesus\, how this forms our personal identity\, and how we carry out our mission in the world. Family Evangelization: How to Launch & Grow – Sean Ater & Chris BaumgardnerCome and find out what whole family evangelization and catechesis might look like in your Family of Parishes and\, more importantly\, what it might not look like. We’ll discuss different approaches to a whole family catechetical approach and dream of possibilities with other ministers. Adult Evangelization: Redirecting Parish Resources – Nicholas Hardesty & Shane LeggHow to make difficult decisions about the limited resources available to parish ministries and how to implement changes to mission\, budget\, and communication for adult evangelization.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here \n \n \n \n Please register and buy tickets below! URL:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/event/ncyc-2025 LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Parish Evangelization Event,Parish Leadership,Youth Evangelization,Youth Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.centerforthenewevangelization.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot-2025-01-23-at-9.14.41 PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Audrey Melton":MAILTO:amelton@catholicaoc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR