Concurrent Sessions "C"

All Concurrent Sessions "C" begin at 2:30 p.m.

1-C. Les défis de l’évangélisation dans notre monde contemporain A reflection of a participant of the Synod on the Word of God in the life and mission of the Church. (This presentation will be given once in English and once in French.) Bishop Luc Bouchard Bishop Luc Bouchard was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall in 1976. In 2001, he was ordained and installed as Bishop of the Diocese of St. Paul. He has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Ottawa, a Bachelor of Theology, a Master of Theology and a Licentiate of Theology all from the Dominican College of Philosophy and Theology in Ottawa. In addition, he holds a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture from Pontifical Biblical Institute (Rome). He has taught at universities and colleges across Canada.

3-C. Nayelka Nághegez - Northern Lights Nayelka Nághegez is the Dene Suline phrase for northern lights. This presentation explores how northern Aboriginal spirituality has washed, anointed, and sent us into the light. Using stories, pictures and sharing we will be become open to the "otherness" of people and of God. Bishop Murray Chatlain On September 14, 2007 Bishop Murray Chatlain, originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, was ordained Bishop for the Diocese of Mackenzie-Ft. Smith. Since that time he has been labouring in the huge vineyard of the Northwest Territories. The diocese encompasses all of the NWT, a section of northern Saskatchewan, and part of Nunavut. Presently he is in negotiations with a Russian Patriarch as to who can claim Santa and the elves as Diocesan members. He has studied the Dene Suline Aboriginal language and he has been immersed in their culture. He likes to share stories of Northern Aboriginal spirituality and the beauty of the people and the land of the North.

4-C. Catholic Education: Inspiring Students to Live As Resurrection People The purpose of "Education" (any School Division) is to teach the 3 Rs. The mission of "Catholic Education" is to inspire our youth (their teachers, their parents and family) to create within a profound desire to live as a Resurrection Person. The education and formation system of Catholic education – the SCHOOL , the HOME, the PARISH – has been commissioned and mandated to minister to every person connected to this "network of family life" -- so as to facilitate the development and maturation of the "whole person" (mentally, spiritually, physically, socially) -- so as to live the relevance and significance of the incarnation in our daily life. Mike Dechant Fr. Mike Dechant, OMI, was ordained to the priesthood in 1975. Currently he is the Director of Mission to Youth through Oblate Youth Ministries. The goal of Oblate Youth Ministries is the training of ‘youth leadership', and the "evangelization of the family", to encourage and facilitate ‘youth ministering to youth' -- ‘adults ministering to adults'.

7-C. The Voice and Meaning of Catholic Health care in a time of Uncertainty This workshop will focus upon the following items: The call of Jesus in today's society with a focus upon "end of life care, informed consent, advanced directives and care for the marginalized and poor in our midst." The workshop will be a mixture of presentation and discussion. Brother Tom Maddix Thomas D. Maddix, CSC, D. Min., is Vice President of Mission, Ethics & Spirituality at Providence Health Care in Vancouver. He is also an adjunct member of the faculty at St. Stephen's College, University of Alberta and formerly worked in Alberta for 15 years before moving to Vancouver in 2004. He holds a Doctor of Ministry in organizational ethics and spirituality as well as two Master's degrees...one in Ethics and another in English Literature. He is a member of the Midwest Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Notre Dame, IN.

8-C. Mining the Minefield: Embracing the Liturgy's Gifts for the Baptized Finding and embracing the treasures which the liturgy offers to the baptized is an important means for moving the discussion of liturgical celebrations beyond the deep divides or mundaneness we sometimes experience. This presentation will bring to the fore some of the liturgy's countercultural gifts meant for all people: equality of persons, the universal gathering of all creation, unity in diversity, selflessness, dignity and the multiple real presences of Christ. Dr. Christine Mader Dr. Christine Mader has served the Catholic Church in Canada for almost forty years in volunteer and professional ministry. She has held posts in numerous parishes and in four diocesan offices in Canada, most recently, the position of Director of Liturgy and Adult Formation for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary. Christine has coupled this lengthy pastoral service with extensive formal studies in theology, music, education and facilitation, completing her doctorate in systematic theology with a thesis on the Laity in the Documents of the Second Vatican Council. With her husband, Antal Prokecz, Christine is now co-founder, co-owner and co-director of STEP – The Science of Theology Engineered Professionally, a Canadian theological consulting company.

10-C. A Look at Baptism in the Eastern Christian Churches – Signed, Sealed and Delivered into the Newness of Life Let's face it, most of us were infants when we were baptized. If you're like me, you certainly don't remember the event. Relive your baptism by exploring the symbols of baptism from an Eastern Christian perspective. The meaning of baptism. The sign of the cross. The creed. Baptismal font. Water. Anointing with oil. Triple immersion. New clothes. Candles. And all for what you ask? Well, baptism is the celebration of the entrance into the life of Christ, into the community that lives in him. Anointed, that is chrismated or confirmed, by the Holy Spirit for the work of the Kingdom, we are rendered fit to participate in the banquet of the Kingdom, the Divine Eucharist. The Newness of Life! Bishop David Motiuk Bishop David Motiuk was born in Vegreville, Alberta. He was ordained to the episcopacy in 2002 and currently serves as the Bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton. He enjoys family and friends, reading and movies

11-C. Journey to Jerusalem: An Invitation to Catholic Education This session explores the necessity of the promotion of culture as spiritual mentorship. Fr. Stefano Penna Fr. Stefano Penna is the Dean of Theology at Newman Theological College. As a ordained priest since 1986, he has served in both rural and urban parishes and worked as a chaplain to medical care facilities and college students. Early studies in Dogmatic Theology at Rome's Gregorian University led Fr. Penna to a very busy schedule as a lecturer and preacher across Western Canada with a particular focus on faith formation of Catholic educators. Through his doctoral studies at Yale University, Fr. Penna has pursued research in the Philosophy of Religion and Modern Philosophical Theology. Constantly awed by the Mystery of the Eucharist, Fr. Penna rejoices to taste the beauty of the Lord in art, music and literature - though he claims his deep delights are his nephews and nieces.

13-C. From Out of the Shadows: Reflections on Laity and the Mandate for Ministry Since Vatican II, we have become accustomed to hearing about the 'universal call to holiness' and the 'priesthood of all believers.' In a Church where laity were traditionally overshadowed by a focus on the hierarchy, the Council invited the baptized out of the shadows into the light of their baptism. Almost 50 years later, we are still uncovering the depths and implications of that invitation. In this presentation, we will explore what it means to ‘stand in the light' as laity in the Church. Sandy Prather Sandy Prather, B. Ed, M.Th., teaches and facilitates in the areas of faith and spirituality. She draws upon her theological training and faith perspective to 'break open the ordinary' so that we might know God 'amidst the pots and pans.' She holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta and a Master's of Theology degree from Newman Theological College. Sandy is the Director at Star of the North Retreat Centre in St. Albert, Alberta, a position she has held for eighteen years. In addition, she has taught as an adjunct lecturer at Newman Theological College. Sandy is an Associate of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate and a member of the National Committee on Adult Faith Education for the Canadian Catholic Bishops. Sandy and her husband Bob reside in Sherwood Park, Alberta and are blessed with four children and ten grandchildren

14-C. Embracing the Gospel; Engaging Our World This session will consider the call to the new evangelization and invite participants to identify opportunities to bring the light of the Gospel to bear upon issues of the day. What does the Church teach concerning the meaning and stages of evangelization? What is the core message we are summoned to announce to our world? As a people who are "washed, anointed and sent", how might we engage our society with the liberating truth of the Gospel? Archbishop Richard Smith Archbishop Richard Smith studied at St. Mary's University and at the Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax. Ordained to the priesthood on May 23, 1987, he pursued further studies in Theology at the Pontifical Gregorian Institute in Rome and earned a Licence in 1997 and a Doctorate in 1998. After some fruitful years of ministry in Halifax, he was appointed Bishop of Pembroke on April 27, 2002 and ordained to the episcopate on June 18, 2002. Pope Benedict XVI, on March 22, 2007, appointed him to the Metropolitan See of Edmonton. Archbishop Richard Smith was formally installed as eighth Archbishop of Edmonton on May 1, 2007, Feast of St. Joseph the Worker.