July 18 – 22

Holy Spirit: Teacher of All Things

But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. — Acts 14:26

The Holy Spirit is, in a certain sense, the first catechist. Throughout salvation history, he has illuminated the understanding of God’s people and communicated God’s Word to them. Today, he remains the first catechist, the primary teacher of the faith, the One who leads us all to a deeper understanding of Christ and his Church. On him, hinges everything we know and do.

At the 2012 St. John Bosco Conference, we will give you the tools to understand who the Holy Spirit is and communicate that understanding to others. We will explore his role in the Holy Trinity and his mission in time, examining how he has spoken to God’s people in salvation history, and how he speaks to us today. We will also look at the place of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church, the sacraments, the process of conversion, and the practice of catechesis. In addition to the general session talks, there will be more than 30 workshops in the following areas of specialization: adult catechesis, sacramental preparation, family catechesis, youth ministry, Scripture, and liturgy.

As in years past, you can choose from a variety of tracks for certification, including: Catechist Certification, Catechumenal Ministry (RCIA), DRE Certification, Youth Ministry, and Campus and Young Adult Ministry. You can also choose to attend the three-day conference, instead of the five-day conference, if you are not seeking certification at this time.

This summer, join us and catechists from around the nation when we encounter the Holy Spirit, the Teacher of All Things.

Register now ONLINE for the 5-Day St. John Bosco Conference July 18-22, 2012.
Register now ONLINE for the 3-Day St. John Bosco Conference July 20-22, 2012.

Download a Registration Form for either the 5-Day or 3-Day Conference to mail or fax in. Click on the Register tab below for more information about Registration. You can also call 740-283-6314 or 800-437-8368.

Speakers

Drake McCalister, Host

Drake McCalister is a faculty member and Director of the Office of Catechetics in the Theology Department at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Formerly, Drake was a Pentecostal pastor in the Foursquare Gospel denomination for thirteen years. After an unexpected encounter with the Catholic Church, Drake began to study the claims of the Church. After five years of study, prayer and reluctance, Drake resigned his pastorate and brought his wonderful wife and three daughters home to the Catholic Church on December 12, 2004—the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. He now lives in Steubenville, OH with his wife and five daughters. In addition to his work at the university, Drake is the RCIA director for the parishes in the city of Steubenville, oversees the EDGE jr. high youth group, does catechist formation for the Diocese of Steubenville and works hard to keep up with his five daughters.

Most Reverend James Wall

Bishop James Wall was born in Ganado, Arizona which is located in the Diocese of Gallup on the Navajo Reservation and is one of six children. He was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Phoenix in 1998, after completing his seminary studies at Saint John Seminary in Camarillo, California. He served in various capacities for the diocese, including parochial vicar and pastor at a number of parishes, including St. Timothy Parish in Mesa, Arizona. He also served as Director of Mt. Claret Retreat Center, spiritual advisor for Rachael’s Vineyard, chaplain for the Phoenix Legatus chapter, and Vicar for Priests under Bishop Thomas J. Olsted prior to his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI as the fourth bishop of Gallup, New Mexico. He was ordained a bishop on April 23, 2009, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Gallup, New Mexico. Bishop Wall serves on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops National Advisory Council and on the board for the Institute for Priest and Presbyterates as well as the Presbyteral Council.

Dr. John Bergsma

Dr. John Bergsma is an associate professor of theology at Franciscan University. A former pastor at an inner-city mission church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Bergsma holds an MDiv and a ThM from Calvin Seminary. He later received his PhD in theology at the University of Notre Dame, with a concentration in Scripture. While at Notre Dame, he and his wife were received into the Catholic Church. Bergsma’s dissertation on the Year of Jubilee was published by Brill Academic Publishers in 2007. In addition, he has published scholarly articles on various Old Testament topics in The Journal of Biblical Literature, Biblica, VetusTestamentum, and elsewhere. Bergsma speaks regularly at conferences and parishes nationwide, and has appeared as a guest on several television and radio programs. Many of his presentations are available at www.JohnBergsma.com. John and his wife, Dawn, live in Steubenville with their seven children.

Dr. Caroline Farey

Dr. Caroline Farey is Head of Catechetical Formation and Director of the License in Catechetics Program at the Maryvale Institute in England. She also teaches metaphysics at St Mary’s College, Oscott, the Seminary for the Archdiocese of Birmingham and is a regular contributor to The Sower, writing the Learning Through Art pages. She originally studied philosophy under Cardinal Desmond Connell in Dublin and then pursued further philosophical studies for an M.Phil in Cambridge. She also holds MA in theology, a License in philosophy from the Pontifical University, Maynooth, an S.T.L from the Pontifical University Louvain and a Ph.D. from the Lateran University in Rome.

Bob Rice

Bob Rice desires to share the love of God using every talent he has been blessed with. He is an Associate Professor of Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, and he ministers to over ten thousand people each year through hosting conferences, giving talks, teaching workshops, leading worship, and performing original music. Bob’s creative use of humor, personal stories, and extensive knowledge of the Faith have made him an internationally sought after speaker for people of all ages. He lives in Steubenville with his wife Jennifer and six kids. You can find out more about him at bobricemusic.com.

Katrina Zeno

Katrina Zeno is the coordinator of the John Paul II Resource Center for Theology of the Body and Culture for the Diocese of Phoenix, AZ, (tobcenter.org) and the co-foundress of Women of the Third Millennium (wttm.org), an organization that promotes the dignity and vocation of women and men through one-day retreats, articles, and talks. Katrina co-hosted a 13-part series on EWTN on Pope John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” and she is the author of Discovering the Feminine Genius: Every Woman’s Journey; The Body Reveals God; and When Life Doesn’t Go Your Way.
As an international speaker, Katrina has spoken across the US, and in Switzerland, Austria, England, Canada, Guatemala, and Trinidad, and over 50 of her articles have appeared in national Catholic publications and online. Born and raised in San Diego, California, Katrina earned her BA in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio where she lived for 23 years until moving to Phoenix in September 2005. Katrina is also a swing dance instructor, an Argentine tango enthusiast, and the blest mother of a young-adult son Michael.
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Schedule

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Wednesday, July 18

04:00 PM Travelers’ Liturgy

04:30 PM Dinner

06:30 PM General Session #1 – Drake McCalister

09:00 PM Social

Thursday, July 19

08:00 AM Mass

09:00 AM Workshop Session #1

12:00 PM Lunch

02:30 PM Workshop Session #2

04:30 PM Dinner

07:00 PM Workshop Session #3

09:15 PM Holy Hour

10:15 PM Confession

Friday, July 20

09:00 AM Workshop Session #4

12:00 PM Lunch

01:30 PM Workshop Session #5

04:00 PM Bishop’s Mass

05:15 PM Dinner

06:45 PM General Session #2 – Dr. John Bergsma

09:10 PM Social

Saturday, July 21

08:00 AM Mass

09:45 AM Workshop Session #6

12:00 PM Lunch

01:30 PM Seminar Session #1

03:00 PM Seminar Session #2

04:45 PM Confession Available

04:45 PM Dinner

06:45 PM General Session #3 – Most Reverend James Wall

09:00 PM Holy Hour

Sunday, July 22

08:30 AM General Session #4 – Dr. Caroline Farey

10:30 AM Closing Mass

Register

The 5-Day Conference is Wednesday through Sunday and includes the Certification Tracks.

St. John Bosco 5-Day Conference, July 18 – 22, 2012

Pricing – All Rates below are per person

Early Bird Registration Rate (Registered by 4/30/12): $220
Regular Registration Rate: $235
Priest Registration Rate: FREE
Airport to Campus Shuttle (7/18 only): $35
Campus to Airport Shuttle (7/22 only): $35
Meal Plan (includes 12 meals): $118
Alumni Dinner: $10 with Meal Plan; $20 w/o Meal Plan
Housing – Private Air-Conditioned Room (4 nights): $280
Housing – Shared Air-Conditioned Room (4 nights): $180
Track Certification Fee: $20/person
Mini-Session Fee: $20/person

Payment must be made in full at the time of Registration. A $15 fee will be added to all Registrations made after July 11, 2012; as well as any Registrations made on-site.

The 3-Day Conference is Friday through Sunday and does not include the Certification Tracks.

St. John Bosco 3-Day Conference July 20 – 22, 2012

Pricing – All Rates below are per person

The $64 registration rate also applies to religious sisters, brothers, and seminarians of all ages.

Registration for Ages 18-30: $64
Early Bird Registration Rate (Registered by 4/30/12): $120
Regular Registration Rate: $135
Priest Registration Rate: FREE
Airport to Campus Shuttle (7/20 only): $35
Campus to Airport Shuttle (7/22 only): $35
Meal Plan (includes 6 meals): $59
Alumni Dinner: $10 with Meal Plan; $20 w/o Meal Plan
Housing – Private Air-Conditioned Room (2 nights): $140
Housing – Shared Air-Conditioned Room (2 nights): $90

Payment must be made in full at the time of Registration. A $15 fee will be added to all Registrations made after July 11, 2012; as well as any Registrations made on-site.

Download a Registration Form for either the 5-Day or 3-Day Conference to mail or fax in.

To register by phone using your VISA, MasterCard or Discover credit card, please call 740-283-6314 or 800-437-8368 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Eastern Standard Time.

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On Campus Housing is available for all of our conferences. Download a listing of hotels in our area. We provide complimentary transportation to and from the hotels in Steubenville, Ohio and Weirton, West Virginia during the conferences.