Professional Development Webinar Recordings

Join Ave Maria Press online for a series of free, professional development workshops for parish ministers! Enjoy access to free presentations by experts in every area of parish ministry from the comfort of your home or office.

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How to Walk with Loved Ones who Have Left the Faith

By Everett Fritz
We want what is best for our loved ones, and the greatest gift we can give them is a relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church. But what can be done when adult children walk away from the faith? More importantly, how can we recognize and support their faith journey instead of hindering the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives? The transformation of the human heart cannot be mapped or controlled.In this webinar, Everett Fritz, author of One Disciple at a Time and president of Andrew Ministries, will explain why Jesus leaves the 99 in search of the one and how we can follow his example by prioritizing ministry that addresses the needs ...
We want what is best for our loved ones, and the greatest gift we can give them is a relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church. But what can be done when adult children walk away from the faith? More importantly, how can we recognize and support their faith journey instead of hindering the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives? The transformation of the human heart cannot be mapped or controlled.In this webinar, Everett Fritz, author of One Disciple at a Time and president of Andrew Ministries, will explain why Jesus leaves the 99 in search of the one and how we can follow his example by prioritizing ministry that addresses the needs of individuals.
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I Want to Read Scripture… Now What?

Mark Hart
Join Mark Hart, the Bible Geek, for a practical, engaging webinar on how to make scripture a natural part of everyday life. Learn simple do’s and don’ts—for yourself, your family, and your parish community—that will help you (and those you serve) build confidence, consistency, and joy in reading the Bible.
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Implementing Christus Vivit in Family Life and Ministry

Julia Dezelski
Youth and young adults are the future of the Church; they are also the future of families, the domestic church. In this webinar, we will examine Pope Francis’s recent post-synodal exhortations Christus Vivit and Amoris Laetitia as a continuum of formation: recognizing that the youth are the fruit of the family and the seeds of future generations. We will explore how pastoral leaders can implement both exhortations to enrich their ministry with youth and families.
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Is Abundant Life Possible?

Heather Khym, cohost of the Abiding Together podcast
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Journeying with St. Óscar Romero

Todd Walatka
St. Óscar Romero lived in a time not so different from our own. He lamented a society and Church that had become sharply polarized; he saw a world increasingly marked by violence and lies; he named the many ways we refuse to put our faith at the center of our lives, turning to money, comfort, and power instead. In the midst of all of this, he became a master preacher of Catholic social teaching, a bishop who walked with his people, and a prophet of hope. Todd Walatka--a professor of theology and expert on St. Óscar Romero--will help us explore Romero's vision for the Church and what it might mean for our own times.
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Joyful Witness in the Spirit of Francis and Clare of Assisi

Susan Muto|Lori McMahon
Sts. Francis and Clare of Assisi, by their words and deeds, encouraged Christians to live out the belief that the kingdom of heaven belongs to the poor in spirit. In fact, the core of Franciscan spirituality claims that the reality of God’s divine love enables us to radiate joyful optimism and sacrificial generosity. In this session, Susan Muto and Lori McMahon of the Epiphany Association—which promotes the teaching and research of formative spirituality—will explore fundamental themes of Franciscan spirituality, leading us to a deeper understanding of how we are called to full participation in Christ, embracing a life of suffering, joy, a...
Sts. Francis and Clare of Assisi, by their words and deeds, encouraged Christians to live out the belief that the kingdom of heaven belongs to the poor in spirit. In fact, the core of Franciscan spirituality claims that the reality of God’s divine love enables us to radiate joyful optimism and sacrificial generosity. In this session, Susan Muto and Lori McMahon of the Epiphany Association—which promotes the teaching and research of formative spirituality—will explore fundamental themes of Franciscan spirituality, leading us to a deeper understanding of how we are called to full participation in Christ, embracing a life of suffering, joy, and compassion.
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Keeping the Flame Alive

By Jennifer Stavinoha
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La Iglesia: Pueblo de Dios llamado a la comunión (Webinar)

Hosffman Ospino
Uno de los grandes desafíos para los católicos estadounidense en el siglo XXI es ser arquitectos de comunión en medio de la diversidad, el pluralismo y las tendencias secularizadoras de nuestro tiempo. En este webinar reflexionamos qué significa ser Iglesia explorando ciertos principios teológicos, bíblicos e históricos clave que nos ayudan a entendernos como Pueblo de Dios. Reflexionamos también en la experiencia y contribuciones de los católicos hispanos a la construcción de una Iglesia que es comunión en esta esquina del mundo. Éste es un gran recurso para catequistas y evangelizadores interesados en presentar el tema de la Iglesia con ...
Uno de los grandes desafíos para los católicos estadounidense en el siglo XXI es ser arquitectos de comunión en medio de la diversidad, el pluralismo y las tendencias secularizadoras de nuestro tiempo. En este webinar reflexionamos qué significa ser Iglesia explorando ciertos principios teológicos, bíblicos e históricos clave que nos ayudan a entendernos como Pueblo de Dios. Reflexionamos también en la experiencia y contribuciones de los católicos hispanos a la construcción de una Iglesia que es comunión en esta esquina del mundo. Éste es un gran recurso para catequistas y evangelizadores interesados en presentar el tema de la Iglesia con entusiasmo.The Church: People of God Called to CommunionOne of the greatest challenges for US Catholics in the twenty-first century is to be architects of communion in the midst of diversity, pluralism, and the secular trends of our time. In this webinar, we will discuss what it means to be Church by looking at key theological, biblical, and historical principles that help us understand ourselves as People of God. We will also reflect on the experience and contributions of Hispanic Catholics who are building a US Church in communion. This is a great resource for catechists and evangelizers interested in introducing the topic of the Church with enthusiasm.This webinar is presented only in Spanish by Dr. Hosffman Ospino.
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