June 24, 2011
Mike Patin, a favorite presenter, returns for Formation Day
Mike Patin laughs as he discusses a presentation completed at the Catholic Center for religious educators in the Diocese of Evansville in August 2009. (Message file photo by Paul R. Leingang) Click for a larger version.
“Formation Day 2010 was such a huge success, we are planning another one,” said Donna Gish, interim director of the Office for Catechetics in the Diocese of Evansville.
Formation Day 2011 will be Saturday, Aug. 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CDT at the Catholic Center in Evansville.
“This day has something for catechists of all areas, including, but not limited to religious education, Catholic schools, RCIA, clergy and parents,” Gish said.
Mike Patin, a very popular and energetic speaker will give the keynote called “The Passion Epidemic.”
Patin asks the question, “What’s your passion temperature?” He will discuss “passion-robbers and passion-restorers, with a warning for the possible side effects of being challenged.”
Gish said there will be several breakout sessions, and “all the speakers are very good and passionate about their topics.”
Sessions will include the following:
- Breaking Open the Word, by Benedictine Father Brendan Moss
- Lesson Plans and Learning Styles, by Angie Will and Denise Weil
- Leading Prayer — Creating Rituals, by Theresa O’Bryan
- Making a Bigger Ripple — Expanding the Lesson, by Mic-kie Paulin
- Personal Spirituality — Finding My Way, by Connie Schnapf
- Storytelling, by Mary Jo Huff
- Teens with Screens, by Mike Patin
- The Joy of Recognizing For-giveness in the Catechumenate Process, by Benedictine Father Denis Robinson
- Who is the Holy Spirit, Jack Tuinier
Attendees from last year praised the day as one of faith, formation and fun. Early bird registration price is $15 by August 16. After August 16 the price is $20. The fee provides participants with keynote address, two breakout sessions, lunch and handouts.
The day is limited to 180 participants.
Directors of Religious Educa-tion and principals have bro-chures that registrants will need to complete. Call Kay Beard at 812-424-5536 for a brochure or email kbeard@evdio.org.