9:30 AM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
Helen Alvaré, J.D., associate professor of law, Catholic University of America, and former pro-life spokeswoman for the U.S. Catholic bishops
“For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom...”
(1 Cor 1:25)
Christian service in a culture of domination

10:30 AM
BREAK & EXHIBITS
(Sacrament of Reconciliation available)

11:00 AM
WORKSHOPS: Session One
Helen Alvaré, J.D.
“I have set before you life and death...Choose life...”
(Deut 30:19)
Fidelity vs. choice: a Christian approach to human life and dignity

Rev. Andreas Hock, S.S.D.
“For we are the aroma of Christ to God” (2 Cor 2:15)
The Sacrament of Confirmation as a share in the mission of Christ

Michaelann Martin
“What was sown on good soil...is he who hears the word and understands it.”
(Mt 13:23)
Preparing the soil and forming young hearts to receive the Gospel

Jenny Kraska
“He who does not love his brother... cannot love God...”
(1 Jn 4:19-21)
Immigration, Catholics and the public square

Dan Caplis
“He who leads the many to justice shall be like the stars forever.” (Dan 12:3)
Stand and deliver for Jesus: how to win the battle in the public square

Dale Ahlquist
“Because I have chosen you out of the world, the world hates you.” (Jn 15:19)
What’s wrong with the world: consulting the writings of G.K. Chesterton

Kathy Gorham
“Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing.” (Ps 6:2)
Experiencing growth in the midst of grief

12:00 PM
LUNCH & EXHIBITS
(Sacrament of Reconciliation available)

1:30 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
Curtis Martin, president, founder of FOCUS
“For to me, life is Christ, and death is gain.” (Phil 1:21)
Catholic education’s golden moment: living the Gospel of Life

2:30 PM
BREAK AND EXHIBITS

3:00 PM
WORKSHOPS: Session Two
Helen Alvaré, J.D.
“I have set before you life and death...Choose life...”
(Deut 30:19)
Fidelity vs. choice: a Christian approach to human life and dignity

Msgr. Stuart Swetland, S.T.D., director of homiletics, Mount St. Mary’s Seminary
“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out...to hire
laborers” (Mt 20:1)
Working in the vineyard: human rights, human work and the dignity of the human person

Richard Lane
“Rejoice, because your brother...was lost and has been found.” (Lk 15:32)
It’s never too late to come home

Rev. Jim Thermos
“Every one who comes to me and hears my words and does them...is like a man building a house...upon rock.”
(Lk 6:47-48)
Laying a foundation with prayer

Kenneth Henderson
“Draw your strength from the Lord...put on the armor of God...” (Ephes 6:10-11)
Pornography: the greatest battle of every man’s life

Curtis Martin
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations...”
(Mt 28:19)
FOCUSing on the New Evangelization

Ricardo Simmonds
“The Lord, who created the heavens...who formed the earth and made it...” (Is 45:18)
Catholics and the environmental crisis: personal holiness and reconciliation with creation

PLATICA CENTRAL:
Martha Fernández-Sardina
“Decidan hoy a quién servirán...”. (Jos 24, 15)
Elijan hoy a quién van a servir

10:30 AM
BREAK & EXHIBITS
(Sacrament of Reconciliation available)

11:00 AM
WORKSHOPS: Session One
Rev. Padre Jorge De los Santos, O.crs
“Jesús…siguió obedeciéndoles.
Su madre guardaba todas estas cosas en su corazón”. (Lc 2, 51)
Al rescate de la familia como valor
fundamental

Rev. Andreas Hock, S.S.D.
“For we are the aroma of Christ to God...” (2 Cor 2:15)
The Sacrament of Confirmation as a share in the mission of Christ

Kenneth Henderson
“Draw your strength from the Lord...put on the armor of God...” (Eph 6:10-11)
Pornography: the greatest battle of every man’s life

Jenny Kraska
“He who does not love his brother... cannot love God...”
(1 Jn 4:19-21)
Immigration, Catholics and the public square

Dan Caplis
“He who leads the many to justice shall be like the stars forever.” (Dan 12:3)
Stand and deliver for Jesus: how to win the battle in the public square

Jorge Serrano Limón
“Cuanto hicieran a uno solo, al mas pequeño de estos mis hermanos, a mi me lo hicieron”. (Mt 25,40)
El Católico frente a los atentados contra la vida

12:00 PM
LUNCH & EXHIBITS
(Sacrament of Reconciliation available)

1:30 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
R. James “Jim” Nicholson, former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Ambassador to the Holy See
“Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God, the things that are God's.”
(Mk 12:17)
God, country and church: a patriot's
obligation and privilege

PLATICA CENTRAL:
Alejandro Bermúdez
“Vayan, pues, y hagan que todos los pueblos sean mis discípulos… enséñenles a cumplir todo lo que yo les he encomendado a ustedes”.
(Mt 28,19)
Anunciando el Evangelio con valentía y eficacia

3:00 PM
WORKSHOPS: Session Two
Rev. Padre Bernard Schmitz
“Hoy tomo por testigos contra ustedes al cielo y a la tierra: yo he puesto delante de ti la vida y la muerte, la bendición y la maldición. Elige la vida, y vivirás, tú y tus descendientes”. (Deut 30,19)
Tomando decisiones santas

Msgr. Stuart Swetland, S.T.D.
“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out...to hire laborers...”
(Mt 20:1)
Working in the vineyard: human rights, human work and the dignity of the human person

Richard Lane
“Rejoice, because your brother...was lost and has been found.” (Lk 15:32)
It’s never too late to come home

Dale Ahlquist
“Because I have chosen you out of the world, the world hates you.” (Jn 15:19)
What’s wrong with the world: consulting the writings of G.K. Chesterton

Kathy Gorham
“Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing.” (Ps 6:2)
Experiencing growth in the midst of grief

Luis Soto
“Ustedes son la sal de la tierra… ustedes son la luz del mundo.” (Mt 5,13-14)
Dando testimonio de Cristo en la sociedad