Professional Development Webinar Recordings

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The Digital Culture is Here to Stay: How Can Parish Leaders Best Use Technology to Serve

Deanna Bartalini
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The Evangelizing Excitement of Ashes: Reconnecting with Young Adults on Ash Wednesday and Lent

Paul Jarzembowski
Strange as it might sound, “the most wonderful time of the year” for evangelization and outreach to young adults, especially those on the margins and those who have disconnected from their faith community, is actually Lent. Studies show that Ash Wednesday and Lenten practices draw young adults in their 20s and 30s to Church in record numbers, including those who are disaffiliated. It is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect and accompany those young men and women in the spirit of Pope Francis’s Christus Vivit. In this webinar, Paul Jarzembowski, assistant director for the Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth of the USCCB, ...
Strange as it might sound, “the most wonderful time of the year” for evangelization and outreach to young adults, especially those on the margins and those who have disconnected from their faith community, is actually Lent. Studies show that Ash Wednesday and Lenten practices draw young adults in their 20s and 30s to Church in record numbers, including those who are disaffiliated. It is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect and accompany those young men and women in the spirit of Pope Francis’s Christus Vivit. In this webinar, Paul Jarzembowski, assistant director for the Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth of the USCCB, will explore the phenomenon and offer creative ideas for engaging young adults during these moments of return and beyond.
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The Immaculate Conception and Marian Consecration

Joshua Mazrin
Discover the true meaning and purpose of Marian consecration in this webinar by Joshua Mazrin, author of Led by the Immaculata. Far from being a simple devotion or passing trend, Marian consecration has deep roots in the Early Church and is meant to shape a Christian’s identity. By understanding Mary’s role as the Immaculate Conception, you’ll see how consecration to her is a powerful path to holiness and spiritual growth. Learn how to move beyond simply "doing" Marian consecration and fully integrate it into your life and parish as a transformative call to perfection.
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The Little Way of Spiritual Childhood: Understanding the Life and Teachings of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Susan Muto|Lori McMahon
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The Mental and Spiritual Health of Priests in the US Today

Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
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The Power of Personal Testimony: How I AM HERE Can Cultivate Encounters with Jesus in the Eucharist

Leah Butalid
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The Role of Scripture in Cultivating Fruitful Disciples

Sarah Christmyer
Scripture is proclaimed at every Mass, but how many people actually “remain” in the Word, which Jesus said will make them “truly” his disciples (Jn 8:31)? How can a parish foster a deeper relationship with Christ in Scripture among parishioners? In this webinar, Sarah Christmyer will discuss the importance of intentional Scripture formation and will offer some general principles and practices to foster ongoing, fruitful engagement with the Word of God.
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The Rules of Engagement

Mike Patin
Church leaders bemoan the number of teens and young adults leaving their faith behind. Contrary to popular belief, these folks don't want to be entertained by the Church; they want to be engaged in their faith. In this webinar, Mike Patin will explore the values and principles needed in this digital generation to bring people into catechesis and ministry.
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