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WORKSHOPS2-01 The Power of Prayer: 10 Ways to Pray with Children and Families Good prayer fosters and nourishes faith. This workshop will unpack great ideas, model various prayer formats and celebrate Catholic symbols and rituals. You will come away with 10 practical suggestions that will engage children and their families while encouraging them in their life long relationship with a living and loving God.
4-01 Six Steps to Cultivate the Creative Catechist Looking for ways to be energized? Does your call as a catechist need recharging? You’ll leave this lively workshop with six simple suggestions to cultivate your own creativity and some practical ideas to share with your whole community of faith.
6-01 Partnering with Parents: Working Together in Children’s Faith Formation Parents are the people who have the greatest impact upon the attitudes and behaviors of their children. Not friends, not teachers, not TV or social media or culture: parents. Discover how parishes can make the connection with parents in regards to the faith formation of children and practical ideas to foster family spirituality.
--Sponsored by RCL Benziger |
Nancy Bird has been involved in religious education for over 30 years as a Master Professional Catechist, Parish Catechetical Leader and Youth Minister. She combines practical experience, creativity and motivational enthusiasm to energize those called to the vocation of Catechist. Nancy has been a featured speaker at the East Coast Conference, NCEA/NPCD, the Los Angeles Congress, OCEA (Ohio Catholic Education Association) and many Diocesan events throughout the country. Presently she serves as Division Manager for RCL Benziger Publishing Company.