The Religious Education Congress annually features a wide array of nationally and internationally known speakers on topics that cover the gamut of church and family life --- from religious education and spirituality to liturgy and social justice. Such is the case with the 250 English-language workshops at the 2004 Congress Feb. 20-22 (many more are offered in Spanish and Vietnamese).

This week, to provide the non- or occasional Congress-goer with some idea of the breadth of speakers and topics offered, The Tidings lists the English-language workshop presenters, their general topic areas and the title of their workshops. The first number in the listing refers to their period number (periods 1-3 are Friday, 4-6 Saturday, 7-8 Sunday); the second number refers to their workshop number within that period.

The locations of each workshop at the Anaheim Convention Center complex (which includes adjacent hotels) will be provided on-site at Congress. Workshops scheduled to be recorded are marked with an asterisk (*).

For information on the speakers, including those in Spanish, Vietnamese and Tagolog, visit www.recongress.org. Some of the speakers listed may also be doing workshops in another language; in rare instances, the scheduled speaker may be unable to attend, and an alternate speaker may be selected. Also note that some workshops may be full, and that attendance for those not already holding tickets to such workshops will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

CONGRESS 2004 SPEAKERS AND WORKSHOPS

Allen, Jr., John (Church Leadership)
2-01: "Top Five Myths about the Vatican" (*)
7-01: "The Cultural Gap Between Rome and America" (*)

Appleby, R. Scott (Young Adult)
4-01: "A Question of Trust: Evangelizing Young Adult Catholics" (*)

Bañuelas, Msgr. Arturo (Leadership)
8-01: "Eucharist Spirituality for Daily Life" (*)

Barnes, Bishop Gerald (Parish Leadership)
4-02: "Alternative Parish Staffing" (*)

Barron, Rev. Robert (Theology):
3-01: "Opening Up the World of Scripture: Readings from the Gospel of John" (*)
5-01: "Opening Up the World of Scripture: The Synoptic Gospels" (*)

Bartlett, Bob (Sexuality & Relationships)
2-02: "The Good News of Sexuality" (*)
7-02: "The Greatest Commandment: Insight Into Life-giving Relationships" (*)

Beaudoin, Dr. Thomas More (Young Adult):
2-03: "Consuming Faith: Spirituality and Economics in the New Testament and Today"
5-02: "Making Theological Sense of Pop Culture: An Introduction"

Becker, Mary Lee (Junior High)
3-02: "Ministry with Middle School Youth: Maddening or Magical?!" (*)
5-03: "Expanding and Enhancing Ministry with Young Adolescents" (*)

Beckman, Betsey (Liturgy)
5-04: "Liturgical Movement: Full Body Blessing" (*)

Benson, Rev. Richard ( Morality/Decision Making)
3-03: "The Pope, The President and the Conflict in Iraq" (*)
8-02: "Imago Dei: The Anthropological Foundation for the Church's Consistent Ethic of Life" (*)

Bishop, Peg (Parish Leadership)
1-24: "Who Makes What Decisions? Forming An Empowering Parish Structure" (*)
6-25: "All Are Welcome: Organizing for More Parish Volunteers" (*)

Bleuher, Rosemary (Small Christian Communities)
4-03: "Creating Connections: Small Church Communities" (*)

Boadt, Rev. Lawrence (Scripture)
4-04: "The Biblical Teaching on Social Justice" (*)
7-03: "Exodus and Passover - Easter and Eucharist: A Biblical View" (*)

Boyce, Jo (Catechesis)
3-24: "Comedy and Tragedy: Get the Message Across (Part 1)" (*)
8-25: "Comedy and Tragedy: Get the Message Across (Part 2)" (*)

Boys, Mary (Catechesis & Scripture)
1-01: ""A People of the Covenant": Deepening Our Sense of Belonging" (*)
5-05: "The "Seven Last Words" of Jesus: Words from the Cross to Believers of Every Age" (*)

Brennan, Rev. Patrick (Parish Evangelization)
1-02: "Becoming Holy Communion" (*)
2-04: "The New Evangelization: The Way of Integrity Through Church Crisis" (*)

Brownell, Dr. Eleanor Ann (Elementary)
1-03: "Teach Them! Reach Them!" (*)
4-05: "Filling Up the Idea Box" (*)

Burland, John (Elementary Catechesis: Music)
1-04: "Proclaiming the Message of Jesus with Children Through Song and Celebration" (*)
7-04: "Sing To God! Singing Our Faith With Children" (*)

Cheri, Richard (Liturgy/Music)
2-05: "Can't Stop Praisin'" (*)
4-06: "Songs of the Soul" (*)

Chesto, Dr. Kathleen (Family)
1-05: "Defusing the Violence"
4-07: "Naming God"

Clarke, Rev. James (Mythology/Theology)
8-03: "Healing Fiction as Balm for the World" (*)

Coffey, Kathy (Catechesis)
2-06: "Re-Imagining the Eucharist: The Introductory Rites"

Coleman, Rev. Gerald (Morality)
4-08: "Clergy Sexual Abuse and the Catholic Church"
8-04: "The Consistent Ethic of Life and Capital Punishment"

Colloton, Rev. Paul (Catechesis)
2-06: "Re-Imagining the Eucharist: The Introductory Rites"

Coloroso, Barbara (Family/Parenting)
5-06: "Just Because It Isn't Wrong, Doesn't Make It Right: Teaching Kids to Act with Integrity, Civility and Compassion"
6-01: "TAO of Teaching"

Cooney, Rory (Catechesis & Liturgy)
1-21: "Been There … Done That ... Now What?" (*)

Cortez, Jaime (Liturgy/Music)
7-05: "The Communion Rite and Its Musical Challenges"

Cronin, Rev. Kevin (Spirituality)
6-02:"The Special Franciscan Style" (*)
7-06: "Desire: The Heart of Catholic Spirituality" (*)

Crosby, Rev. Michael (Spirituality)
2-07: "Proclaiming the Gospel, Renewing the Church" (*)
8-05: "Seeking Meaning, Finding Faith" (*)

Cusick, Rev. John (Young Adult-Church)
3-04: "You Are Needed! But What is the Future for the "Age of the Laity"?" (*)
8-06: "Some Contemporary Pastoral Skills for Effective Ministry" (*)

Dallavalle, Nancy (Spirituality & Feminism)
1-06: "From the Pew: Ecclesial Life for Adult Catholics" (*)
4-09: "Marian Reflections for the Feminist Soul" (*)

D'Arcy, Paula (Spirituality)
1-07: "Tell Me There's Hope" (*)
3-05: "Come, Follow Me" (*)

Deasy, Rev. Kenneth (Ecclesiology)
1-08: "The Way of the Cross … A Way Resonating the Experience of God's Mercy" (*)

DeMartini, Rev. Rodney (HIV/AIDS)
7-07: ""Come to Me All You Who Are Weary" - The Gospel of HIV/AIDS" (*)

Donohoo, Theresa (Catechesis & Liturgy)
1-21: "Been There … Done That ... Now What?" (*)

East, Msgr. Ray (Reconciliation)
5-07: "Reconciliation: It's Not Just in the Movies Anymore!" (*)

Eipers, Carole (Youth/Evangelization)
1-09: "Vision Reloaded: Adolescent Catechesis Now"
4-10: "Evangelizing Catechesis: Potentials and Challenges"

Felix, Ples (Detention Ministry)
7-15: "An Eye for an Eye and Soon the Whole World Is Blind: Teaching Restoration and Forgiveness" (*)

Ferder, Fran (Human Sexuality)
6-04: "Reclaiming Sacred Eros: The Crisis of Human Sexuality in the Catholic Church"
7-08: "Finding God in the Darkness: Spiritual and Pastoral" (*)

Fiand, Barbara (Theology)
3-06: "Redemption: A Cosmic Story" (*)
4-11: "A Quest for The Holy: Wilderness Replete with Light" (*)

Florian, Amy (Breavement)
2-08: "Grief Through a Child's Eyes" (*)
5-08: "What Are We Going to Do This Week?" (*)

Foley, Rev. Edward (Liturgy)
2-09: "More than Scripture: Preaching the Liturgy"
8-07: "Eucharist as Mystagogy: The Word Responds"

Ford, Paul (Theology & Liturgy/Music)
2-10: "Unleashing the Immense Power of Sunday Mass" (*)
6-03: "Baptized Imaginations, Transformed Minds, Surrendered Hearts: The Theology of the Chronicles of Narnia" (*)

Fragomeni, Rev. Richard (Theology)
1-10: "A Mystogogical Experience of Lent and Triduum"
2-11: "Jesus Christ, Bearer of the Water of Life: A Christian Reflection on the "New Age""

Freeburg, Paule (Liturgy)
3-23: "Children's Way of the Cross and Other Forms of Lenten Prayer"
5-09: "RCIA for Children: Practical Ideas for Parish Use"

Funk, Sr. Meg (Prayer)
5-10: "Islam, Shared God Consciousness" (*)
7-09: "Lectio Divina: A Way of Praying" (*)

Gaillardetz, Richard (Theology)
6-05: ""…Receive What You Are": How the Eucharist Makes the Church" (*)

Galipeau, Dr. Jerry (Liturgy)
1-11: "The Minor Rites of the RCIA: Not So Minor After All!" (*)
7-10: "The Apprenticeship Model for Christian Initiation" (*)

Gaupin, Linda (Confirmation)
7-11: "Creating the Best Immediate Preparation for Confirmation"
8-08: "The Formative Power of Liturgical Prayer: Sacramental Catechesis for Confirmation"

Goizueta, Dr. Roberto (Theology/Culture)
3-07: "The Preferential Option for the Poor: Is It Really an Option?" (*)

Gordon, Dr. Greer (Sexuality)
1-12: "Broken & Believing: Reaching Out with Broken Hearts" (*)
4-12: "The Church, Same-Sex Unions & the Suffering People of God" (*)

Gordon, Edmund (Catechetical Leadership)
7-12: "Tending God's Garden" (*)

Griffith, Dr. Colleen (Feminine Spirituality)
5-11: "The Missing Body: Reclaiming the Physicality in Spirituality" (*)

Groody, Rev. Daniel (Theology)
8-09: "Mexican Immigration and Christian Spirituality" (*)

Groome, Thomas (Catechesis)
3-08: "From Crisis to Renewal: Reclaiming the Vision" (*)
4-13: "Where Faith Begins: In The Family" (*)

Groves, Richard (Life Issues)
3-09: "Rites of Passage at the End of Life: The Indispensable Role of Story and Ritual" (*)
4-14: "Are You Ready to Ask a Sacred Question? The Art of Courageous Decision-Making" (*)

Haas, David (Liturgy/Music)
1-13: "The Future of Sung Prayer: Issues and Challenges for Liturgical Music in Worship and Catechesis"
6-06: ""I Will Bless the Lord at All Times" (Psalm 34:2): The Psalms of the Paschal Season"
8-10: "Reaching Toward Heaven: Singing the Journey of Faith"

Hagarty, Mike (Confirmation)
2-12: "Making Young Disciples: Catechesis in a Comprehensive Youth Ministry Context" (*)
5-12: "Storytelling Tips for the Non-Storyteller" (*)

Haugen, Marty (Liturgy/Music)
2-13: "Liturgy, Song & Community Formation"

Hayes, Dr. Diana (Women's Issues)
5-13: "The Daughters of Sarah and Hagar: Women in the Bible for Today" (*)
7-13: "Apostles, Priests and Prophets: Recalling Women in the New Testament" (*)

Heagle, Rev. John (Human Sexuality)
6-04: "Reclaiming Sacred Eros: The Crisis of Human Sexuality in the Catholic Church"
7-08: "Finding God in the Darkness: Spiritual and Pastoral" (*)

Heaney-Hunter, Joanne (Family)
3-10: "Families as Forgiving and Reconciling Communities" (*)
5-14: "Marriage Preparation: A Process of Evangelization" (*)

Hershey, Rev. Terry (Spirituality)
4-15: "An Invitation to the Ephod Dance: Life as Risk, Gift and Celebration" (*)
7-14: "The Sacred Necessities of Life: All We Need to Live the Good Life" (*)

Horan, Dr. Michael (Sacraments)
6-07: "Real-Life Sacraments 24/7: Experiencing the Sacred in Every Moment" (*)

Huebsch, Bill (Adult Education)
1-14: "The Bottom Line in Catechesis" (*)
4-16: "You Gotta Be Kidding!" (*)

Hulburt, Dorothy (Evangelization)
5-15: "There is a Balm in Gilead … and It's You!" (*)
8-11: "Mary: Model of a Christ Centered Life" (*)

Hurd, Bob (Liturgy/Music)
3-11: "A Lenten Journey"
6-08: "A Spirituality of the Liturgy"

Hurley, Rev. John (Evangelization)
1-15: "Nurturing Discipleship: A Call to Evangelizing Catechesis or … A Walk on Holy Ground" (*)
6-09: "Go and Make Disciples and the Signs of the Times" (*)

Jansen, ValLimar (Liturgy & Music)
5-16: "Ritual Use of Spirituals and Gospel Music" (*)

Kempf, Rev. Joseph (Sacraments)
3-12: ""You Expect ME to Talk About Faith?"" (*)
5-17: "HELP!! Creative Strategies for All Who Are Asked to Express What We Believe" (*)

Kendzia, Tom (Liturgy & Music)
5-16: "Ritual Use of Spirituals and Gospel Music" (*)

Khamisa, Azim (Detention Ministry)
7-15: "An Eye for an Eye and Soon the Whole World Is Blind: Teaching Restoration and Forgiveness" (*)

Kline, Rt. Rev. Francis (Spirituality)
6-10: "The Liturgy the Hours and the Prayer of the Heart" (*)
7-20: "Silence, Contemplation and Adoration: The Journey of Faith for Everyone" (*)

Knowles, Jim (Youth Ministry)
3-13: "Retreats: Life-changing Experiences" (*)
7-16: "Service Issues: Why Youth Need to Be Involved" (*)

Krull, Sharron (Early Childhood)
1-16: "Circle Time: Music & Movement Activities for Young Children"

Lawton, Liam (Liturgy)
6-11: "New Song from an Ancient Land"

Leonard, Rev. Richard (Media)
5-18: "The Two Standards: Good and Evil in the Movies"
8-12: "Jesus Christ - Movie Star"

LeVecke, Rev. John (Young Adult)
5-19: "Where Everybody Knows Your Name" (*)

Lewis, Dr. Keith (Ecumenical)
7-17: "Christianity and Islam: A Judaeo-Christian-Muslim Tradition?" (*)

Malone, Bishop Richard (Catechesis)
3-14: "The Great Catholic Marinade"
4-17: "The New National Adult Catechism: Previews of Coming Attractions"

Manibusan, Jesse (Multicultural Catechesis)
2-27: "It's a Sin to Bore a Kid: Radical Ministry for Radical Times" (*)
4-18: "Multicultural Church: Beyond Tolerance" (*)

Markey, Rev. John (Theology)
5-20: "What on Earth is God Doing? Theological Reflections on the Crisis of Fear in American Culture" (*)
7-18: "Creating Communities that Save: Practical Ways to Enhance Community Life in the Local Church" (*)

Massingale, Rev. Bryan (Morality/Ethics)
7-19: "Social Reconciliation: Balm for the World"
8-13: "Liberation Theology Today: Still Seeking Justice for the Poor"

Matovina, Timothy (Culture)
3-15: "Evangelization and Popular Piety in U.S. Catholicism" (*)
4-19: "The Writing of the Gospels" (*)

McCarty, Bob (Youth Ministry)
2-15: "Youth at Risk: Responding to Crises" (*)
6-12: "Comprehensive Youth Ministry: Developing a New Map for a Changing Territory" (*)

McCormack, Patricia (Family)
6-13: "Mary: Family Guide For The Journey Home" (*)
7-20: "A Beatitude for Family" (*)

McKenna, Dr. Megan (Spirituality)
2-16: "Mercy Singing in the Night" (*)
5-21: "Send My Root Rain!" (*)

McMahon, Bishop Malcolm Patrick
8-14: "Leadership In a Changing Church" (*)

Mitchell, Nathan (Liturgy)
6-14: "Life Begins at 40?" (*)
7-21: "The Rite of Communion: Meanings and Ministries" (*)

Moser, Gary "Dobie" (Youth Ministry)
5-22: "Youth Ministry: Building a Leadership Team" (*)
8-15: "Using Peer Leaders: Models of Hope" (*)

Mullen, Rev. J. Patrick (Scripture)
4-20: ""I Saw a Beast With Ten Horns and Seven Heads!": Making Sense Out of the Book of Revelation" (*)
8-16: ""This Jesus, Whom You Crucified": The New Testament and Anti-Semitism" (*)

Mullner, Timothy (Elementary)
3-16: "Whatever Happened to Joy? Humor and Faith-sharing for Catechists" (*)

Neal, Joan (Global Solidarity)
1-17: "Loving Our Neighbor: The Global Demand of Faith" (*)
6-15: "Globalizing Solidarity: Promoting International Peace and Justice" (*)

O'Dea, Shelia (Catechesis: RCIA & SCC)
2-17: "SCCs and the Rite of Initiation of Adults: The Community and the Conversion Journey" (*)
4-21: "Why All Need To Understand the Catechumenate" (*)

O'Donohue, John (Spirituality: Celtic)
6-16: "Beauty is God" (*)
7-22: "Love is the Only Antidote to Fear" (*)

Ondrla, Christine (Elementary Catechesis)
3-17: "Ashes to Fire" (*)
4-22: "Ready to Forgive and be Forgiven" (*)

Paradise, Jo Ann (Junior High)
1-18: "Creative Catechesis in the Junior High Classroom" (*)
6-17: "Helping Junior-Highers to Become "Pray-ers"" (*)

Patin, Michael (Youth Ministry)
1-19: "Bob Vila Meets Youth Ministry" (*)

Pavlik, Dr. Robert (Catechesis)
2-18: "Multiple Intelligences and Church Events" (*)
5-23: "Multiple Intelligences and Church Communications" (*)

Phan, Dr. Peter (Theology)
1-20: "Speaking of God's Mercy in a Culture of Violence" (*)

Piercy, R.W. (Catechesis & Liturgy)
1-21: "Been There … Done That ... Now What?" (*)
7-23: "We MUST Sing at Liturgy; We MUST Sing in Religious Education" (*)

Platt, John (Early Childhood)
2-19: "Children Need Encouragement Like Plants Need Water!" (*)
8-17: "Being Responsible at Home: A Most Important Ingredient for Being Responsible in the Classroom" (*)

Ponnet, Rev. Chris (HIV/AIDS)
"'Come to Me, All You Who Are Weary'" - The Gospel of HIV/AIDS" (*)

Prejean, Helen (Death Penalty-Social Justice)
4-23: "Dead Man Walking - The Journey Continues" (*)

Regan, Jane (Adult Education)
2-20: "Sacramental Formation: Opportunity for Adult Faith Formation" (*)
3-18: "Fashioning a Faithful People for an Adult Church" (*)

Ricard, Rev. R. Tony (Spirituality)
1-22: "Who Invited the Devil?" (*)

Riechers, Rev. Erik (Catechesis)
2-21: "Build Bethlehem Everywhere" (*)
8-18: "A Preferential Option for the Lost" (*)

Rohr, Rev. Richard (Spirituality)
3-19: "What Difference Does Trinity Make?" (*)
6-18: "The Two Halves of Life" (*)

Roush, Sheryl (Spirituality)
6-19: "'Sparkle-Tude'": How to Keep a Sparkling Attitude Every Day" (*)

Rubalcava, Pedro (Liturgy/Music)
5-24: "Multicultural Liturgies: A Musical Challenge" (*)

Rupp, Joyce (Spirituality/Prayer)
2-23: "Teachings From My Spiritual Mentors" (*)
6-20: "Putting Purpose and Passion into Ministry" (*)

Ruse, Austin (Life Issues)
2-26: "Only True Believers in My Foxhole: The Interreligious Fight for Life, Faith and Family at the United Nations" (*)
8-19: "Women Deserve Better Than Abortion: The Final Strategy for Pro-Life Victory" (*)

Saso, Patt & Steve (Family: Parenting)
2-22: "10 Keys to Successful Parenting of Teenagers" (*)
6-21: "What Works: Discipline and Kids" (*)

Shea, John (Spirituality)
6-22: "Slow Change: Transformation through Personal Storytelling" (*)
7-24: "Teaching Stories: Catalysts of Spiritual Development" (*)

Singer-Towns, Brian (Junior High)
8-20: "Teaching Young Adolescents Their Biblical ABCs" (*)

Smith, Rt. Rev. Alexei (Ecumenism)
3-21: "Meeting Christ's Ecumenical Challenge" (*)

Smith-Christopher, Dr. Daniel (Scripture)
1-23: "Re-Dating Genesis!" (*)
2-24: "Jacob and Esau - Theft and Reconciliation" (*)
5-25: "The Prophet Isaiah and "Cultural Theology"" (*)

Smollin, Sr. Anne Bryan (Spirituality)
6-23: "Ho-Ho-Holy Humor and Spirituality: Amusing Grace, How Sweet the Sound" (*)
8-21: "Health, Aging, Humor (HAH): It's a Matter of Laugh of Death" (*)

Sofield, Bro. Loughlan (Parish Leadership)
6-24: "Leadership: Integrating Spirituality and Psychology" (*)
8-22: "Leadership: Practical Principles" (*)

Stanley, Mike (Catechesis)
3-24: "Comedy and Tragedy: Get the Message Across (Part 1)" (*)
8-25: "Comedy and Tragedy: Get the Message Across (Part 2)" (*)

Sweetser, Thomas (Parish Leadership)
1-24: "Who Makes What Decisions? Forming An Empowering Parish Structure" (*)
6-25: "All Are Welcome: Organizing for More Parish Volunteers" (*)

Sylvester, Nancy (Social Justice)
3-22: "How Jesus Got Into Trouble" (*)
8-23: "Imagining a Just World: Vision and Values" (*)

Tagle, Bishop Luis Antonio (Ecclesiology)
5-26: "Questions Basic Ecclesial Communities Ask" (*)

Tlapek, David (Cathedral)
2-25: "Divining the Human: Tapestries for the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels"

VerEecke, Rev. Robert (Liturgy)
4-24: "Praise God's Name in the Festive Dance!"
8-24: "Move, Members, Move!"

Walker, Christopher (Liturgy-Music)
3-23: "Children's Way of the Cross and Other Forms of Lenten Prayer" (*)
6-26: "Music & Liturgy: Companions on the Journey of Faith" (*)

Walsh, David (Catechesis & Media)
1-25: "The Test for the Modern Church"
2-26: "Why They Act That Way and What We Should Do About it: A Guide to Adolescent Brain Development"

Wells, David (Catechesis)
3-24: "Comedy and Tragedy: Get the Message Across (Part 1)" (*)
8-25: "Comedy and Tragedy: Get the Message Across (Part 2)" (*)

Whitehead, James and Evelyn Eaton (Parish Leadership)
3-25: "The Practice of Christian Leadership" (*)
4-25: "Wisdom of the Body: How Spirituality Embraces Passion and Grace" (*)

Wicks, Dr. Robert (Spirituality)
1-26: "Riding the Dragon: Lessons for Inner Strength in Challenging Times"
4-26: ""Sleep Faster ...We Need the Pillows!" Ways to Keep Perspective in an Intense World"

Young, Anamaria (Life Issues)
7-25: "A World of Blessings Between Haiti and South Pasadena" (*)

Yzaguirre, John (Family/Marriage)
1-27: "How To Build a Strong and Lasting Christian Marriage" (*)

Zannoni, Arthur (Liturgy & Church)
3-26: ""Lord Teach Us to Pray" (Luke 11:1): Praying With Jesus in the Gospel of Luke"
6-06: ""I Will Bless the Lord at All Times" (Psalm 34:2): The Psalms of the Paschal Season"

Zaragoza, Bro. Rufino (Multicultural)
7-26: "Preserving Culture, Preserving Faith: Vietnamese Catechesis and the Arts" (*)

Zupan, Lynn (Parish Leadership)
4-02: "Alternative Parish Staffing" (*)