Keynote Presentation
Francis Cardinal Arinze
Prefect, Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments, Vatican City

"We have Seen the Lord! Sacraments as Encounters with Christ"
If the proclamation of the Gospel is not preached, there can be no true conversion and faith necessary for the fruitful participation in the sacramental life of the Church. Why is this issue the foundation to the Church's successful implementation of the New Evangelization in the United States? Using §1072 of the Catechism, we will explore this issue.

1. Most Rev. José H. Gomez, S.T.D. Auxiliary Bishop of Denver

"Eucharistic Spirituality and the Laity" The Eucharist is the source and manifestation of unity within the Mystical Body of Christ. Our union with Christ in the Eucharist must be expressed in the truth of our lives today -- in our actions, behavior, lifestyle, and in our relationships with others. Bishop Gomez will reflect on how the renewal of the Church in our country begins with a stronger devotion to the Eucharist and how that devotion leads to proper choices in our lives.

2. J. Michael McMahon, D. Min. President of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians

"Words of Song, Words of Faith"
Because the rule of prayer (lex orandi) forms the rule of belief (lex credendi), recent documents on the Liturgy have turned our attention again to the texts of the liturgy, including the words that we sing. Come and explore the implications of Liturgiam authenticam and the revised General Instruction of the Roman Missal for evaluating and choosing texts for the sung prayer of the worshiping assembly.

3. Mr. Dennis McManus Associate Director, Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy, USCCB

"Preparing the Liturgy of the Word for the Sunday Eucharist"
Using the Introduction to the Lectionary, Mr. McManus will explore how the Liturgy of the Word can be understood through a study of the four major voices heard in the Sunday readings: those of the prophets, the psalmist, the Apostles and the evangelists. He will investigate how readers can learn to harmonize their own voices with those of the biblical text. A careful examination of the gestures and rites surrounding the Liturgy of the Word will also be made with specific attention paid to those required of lay readers on Sundays and Solemnities.

4. Dr. MeeAe Cecilia Nam, D.M.A. Lecturer in Music at Metropolitan State College of Denver

"Teaching Children to Sing: Some Guides for Children's Music"
This workshop will present ideas to music teachers, how to find liturgical music for children based on their vocal ability, how to develop their singing with proper vocal exercises, and how to plan and lead efficient rehearsals for children's groups.

5. Most Rev. David Ricken, J.C.L., D.D. Bishop of Cheyenne

"The Call and the Means to Holiness as they Relate to the Sacred Liturgy"
This talk will discuss the relationship between the devotional and prayer life of the Church to the source and summit of the Church's life, the Holy Eucharist. Bishop Ricken will examine this relationship in light of some of the teaching from the new document from the Congregation of Divine Worship entitled the "The Directory of Popular Piety and the Liturgy."

6. Most Rev. Michael Sheridan, S.T.D. Coadjutor Bishop of Colorado Springs

"The Sacrament of Penance and the Mercy of God"
This workshop will explore the three forms of the sacrament of Penance and how the appropriate celebration of each can best manifest the mercy of God.

7. Rev. Anthony Sorgie, Ed. D. Pastor, St. James' Parish, Carmel, NY

"The Treasury of Sacred Music: The Place of Gregorian Chant and Latin Hymnody in the Liturgy"
This workshop will focus on the use of Gregorian Chant and Latin Hymnody in the post-Vatican II liturgical practice in the United States. Is there a place for this part of our historical treasury? Where in the Liturgy is it most appropriate? How should it be sung? Who should sing? Can the congregation learn it in order to be fully conscious and externally active participants? These and other very practical performance items will be covered during the workshop.

8. Sr. Doris Turek, S.S.N.D., J.D. Staff Advisor, Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy, USCCB

"Communion in Diversity: A Challenge to Grow with Grace"
This workshop will explore the gift of allowing the wonderful universality of our Church to be a fertile ground for greater enrichment while maintaining the integrity of the Liturgy as communities become one through a mixture of cultures. Sr. Doris will draw from her expertise to help those whose role it is to create multi-cultural and bilingual Liturgies do so with a greater awareness of the principles and possibilities appropriate to these celebrations.

Keynote Presentation
Reverend Msgr. James Moroney Executive Director of Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy, USCCB

"Children in the Eucharistic Assembly: Let the Children Come to Him!"
The new Roman Missal encourages the use of "certain accommodations and adaptations" so that the way we celebrate the Liturgy might "respond better to the needs, preparation, and culture of the participants." (GIRM, 23, 24). He will offer practical strategies for fostering the full, conscious and active participation of children in the Sacred Liturgy, particularly in the light of the Directory for Masses with Children and the Lectionary for Masses with Children.

1. Rev. James Crisman, III and Sandy Reiley of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Aurora, and Rev. Francis Pompei, O.F.M.

"Living Devotions / Living Liturgy" Through our prayerful involvement in our traditional Catholic devotions, we are called to full participation in the Liturgy. The Way of the Cross not only reawakens our desire to share in the Mystery of our Faith, it calls us to full communion within our liturgical celebration. Clergy, lay ministers and parishioners must work together to continue to build the Kingdom of God here on earth.

2. Sr. Genevieve Glen, O.S.B., M.A. Abbey of St. Walburga, Virginia Dale, CO

"In the Name of the Lord: Sacramental Anointing of the Sick"
Today's Church maintains a vibrant interest in sacramental ministry to the sick, particularly in the anointing of the sick. In this session, we will look at the theology and directives provided by the Church's official Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing and Viaticum.

3. Most Rev. José H. Gomez, S.T.D. Auxuiliary Bishop of Denver

"Las Quinceañeras: a Catechetical Moment"
The ceremony of Quinceañeras, though not a sacrament, is a sacramental. As with all sacramentals, it can be an occasion of catechesis for all involved. This workshop will present practical applications regarding this ceremony for parish life in the Archdiocese of Denver. (This workshop will be bilingual as needed by the participants.)

4. Tim Gray, M.A. Doctoral Candidate in Scripture at CUA; Director, Biblical School, Archdiocese of Denver; Professor of Sacred Scripture, St. John Vianney Theological Seminary

"Sacred Sign Language: How to Read the Sacraments in Light of Scripture"
The meaning of the sacraments flows from Scripture like water flows from a spring. Cut off the sacraments from Scripture, and the understanding and appreciation of the sacraments dry up. This talk will explore how Scripture is the key to unlocking the meaning of the sacramental signs and the exciting truth that the sacraments make salvation history present in our own lives.

5. Rev. Andreas Hoeck, S.S.D. Professor of Sacred Scripture, St. John Vianney Theological Seminary

"The Biblico-Liturgical Foundations of Gestures and Postures within Mass"
For full and active participation within sacramental celebrations, it is envisioned that all the faithful, young and old, have an understanding of liturgical gestures and postures. Using Sacred Scripture, this workshop will give teachers tools in communicating the significance of liturgical actions to their students.

6. Rev. Msgr. James Moroney Executive Director, Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy, USCCB

"The Liturgical Reform in the Year 2003: Questions and Answers"
Msgr. Moroney serves as the chief liturgical advisor of the Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy and as a consultant to the Congregation for Divine Worship. This workshop provides an opportunity to ask questions about the work of the Committee, the Congregation and such topics as the implementation of the new Roman Missal.

7. Marco Roman, M.A. Director, Evangelization and Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Denver

"Rethinking Sacramental Preparation: You Have the Rite to Know!"
You will leave this presentation knowing the simple principles set forth in the General Directory for Catechesis in order to translate the model of the Baptismal Catechumenate into all forms of parish and school evangelization and catechetical formation. Religious education will never be the same!

Join us for a Lenten Marian evening of prayer and song beginning at 7:30 p.m. when Our Lady is welcomed into our midst.

The time will include a reflection on "The Year of the Rosary" by Rev. Christopher Hellstrom. He will consider the prayer of the Rosary as one way of drawing us deeper into the liturgical season of Lent. The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary will be prayed with musical interludes by Dana. Families, youth groups, Marian groups, and all the faithful who desire to enter Lent in a prayerful and heartfelt way are invited. This will conclude around 9:45 pm. (No admission fee)

Keynote Presentation
His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze
Prefect, Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments, Vatican City

"The Body of Christ: the One and the Many Manifested in the Liturgy."
In every Mass, we are given the opportunity to deepen our personal relationship with the Lord. In addition, we come together to celebrate the Eucharist and the other sacraments and are formed as One Body in Christ. Objective and subjective realities are present. What are the theological truths that are present and how are they manifested during the celebration of the sacraments?

1. J. Michael McMahon, D. Min. President of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians

"Words of Song, Words of Faith"
Please see the description under session one.

2. Mr. Dennis McManus Associate Director, Bishops' Committee of the Liturgy of USCCB

"Preparing the Liturgy of the Word for the Sunday Eucharist"
Please see the description under session one.

3. Rev. Mr. Charles Parker, Jr., M.A. Deacon of the Archdiocese of Denver

"Extraordinary Ministry of Holy Communion: the New and the Old"
A training session for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for review or to "fine-tune" the material found in the "Norms for distribution & reception of Holy Communion," promulgated in 2002.

4. Rev. Jorge De los Santos, S.T.B. Director de la Oficina de Catequesis Hispana, Arquidiócesis de Denver

"Cada domingo vamos a Misa. Pero, ¿Sabemos que´ es la Misa?"
En esta presentación se pretende tratar el sacrificio de la Misa de forma tal que le de un sentido real y profundo a nuestra vida de fe.

5. Most Rev. Michael Sheridan, S.T.D. Coadjutor Bishop of Colorado Springs

"The Sacrament of Penance and the Mercy of God"
Please see the description under session one.

6. Sr. Doris Turek, S.S.N.D., J.D. Miembro del equipo consejero del Comité Episcopal de Liturgia de la USCCB

"Comunión en la diversidad: Un reto para crecer con gracia"
Esta conferencia explorará el regalo de permitir que nuestra Iglesia, desde su maravillosa universalidad y manteniendo la integridad de la liturgia, sea un campo fértil para un mayor enriquecimiento y que, a través de la mezcla de culturas, las comunidades lleguen a ser una. La Hna. Doris ayuda todos aque-llos cuyo rol es crear liturgias multiculturales y bi-lingües, para llevarlas a cabo con un mayor conocimiento de los principios y posibilidades apropiadas para estas celebraciones.

7. Sr. Maria Walburga Schortemeyer, O.S.B. Abbey of St. Walburga, Virginia Dale, CO

"The Liturgy of the Hours: Family Prayer? Absolutely!"
This workshop will begin with the origins of the Divine Office, then move into why Vatican II urged the laity to pray this "Liturgy of time." We will consider how families and parish communities, etc., can make this prayer their own. Sister will weave in the experiences of her own family, which has been praying the Office for 25 years.

Keynote Presentation
"Way of the Cross"
St. Michael the Archangel Mystery Players

Through our prayerful involvement in our traditional Catholic devotions, we are called to full participation in the Liturgy. The Way of the Cross not only reawakens our desire to share in the Mystery of our Faith, it calls us to fuller communion within our liturgical celebration. Everyone must work together to continue to build the Kingdom of God here on earth.

1. Rev. James Crisman, III and Sandy Reiley of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Aurora, and Rev. Francis Pompei, OFM

"Living Devotions / Living Liturgy" Please see description under session two.

2. Most Rev. Jose´ H. Gomez, S.T.D. Obispo Auxiliar de la Arquidiócesis de Denver

"La espiritualidad eucarística y los laicos"
La Eucaristía es la fuente y la manifestación de nuestra unidad en el Cuerpo Místico de Cristo. Nuestra unión con Cristo en la Eucaristía debe ser expresada en la verdad de nuestras vidas hoy - en nuestras acciones, comportamiento, estilo de vida, y en nuestras relaciones con los demás. Mons. José Gomez reflexionará sobre cómo la renovación de la Iglesia en nuestro país comienza con una devoción más fuerte a la Eucaristía, y como esta devoción nos lleva a tomar decisiones apropiadas en nuestra vida.

3. Tim Gray, M.A. Doctoral Candidate in Scripture at CUA; Director, Biblical School; Professor St. John Vianney Theological Seminary

"Sacred Sign Language: How to Read the Sacraments in Light of Scripture"
Please see the description under session two.

4. Rev. Andreas Hoeck, S.S.D. Professor of Sacred Scripture, St. John Vianney Theological Seminary

"The Biblico-Liturgical Foundations of Gestures and Postures within Mass"
Please see the description under session two.

5. Most Rev. David Ricken, J.C.L., D.D. Bishop of Cheyenne

"The Call and the Means to Holiness as they Relate to the Sacred Liturgy"
Please see the description under session one.

6. Rev. Anthony Sorgie, Ed. D. Pastor, St. James' Parish, Carmel, NY

"The Treasury of Sacred Music: The Place of Gregorian Chant and Latin Hymnody in the Liturgy"
Please see the description under session one.