@ 7:30pm Special Day! Sat, Feb 18, 2017
Hilton Baltimore Hotel
Register today at www.MidAtlanticCongress.org!

Are you a Catechist, Community Leader, Prayer group member or Young adult looking for new ideas and resources? Then the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Congress has something to renew and reenergize your ministry. Below are the Saturday breakout sessions and FREE EVENTS that will leave you refreshed and ready to be a witness of Christ.

Feb 18, Saturday 8:30am -4pm Full Day of Sessions
Keynote Address by Most Rev. Michael J. Barnes (tent)
Hear other breakout speakers
Visit exhibits & Network with your peers
Saturday Registration is only $40.00 and includes lunch.

Current Topics
4.6 The Legacy of Saint Peter Inspires the Vision of Pope Francis for the Church
5.7 Using Scripture in Catechesis
6.2 The Imaginative Catechist

Faith Formation
4.7 The Power of Story to Nurture Faith
6.5 When Does Catechesis Evangelize?
6.12 The Time is Now! Early Investment in Faith Formation Lasts a Lifetime

Sacraments
5.3 Rediscovering the Journey: The Catechumenate Inspires all Catechesis
5.6 Eucharist: Invitation to Spiritual Transformation, Healing and Discipleship
5.8 Overcoming Stumbling Blocks on the Path of Conversion
6.3 Love Made Visible:  Encountering Christ in the Sacraments
6.11 Where’s the Joy in That?

Spirituality
6.1 The Spirituality of the Catechist: An Experience of Faith through Word and Ritual

Catechesis and Families
6.6 Engaging Parents in Faith Formation: Rethinking HOW We Do WHAT We Do to “Build Parental Capacity”

Missionary Discipleship
4.8 For the Life of the World: Catechesis that Forms Missionary Disciples
6.5 When Does Catechesis Evangelize?

Call: Ed Tiong 703-403-5624, Claireen Enciso, 703-303-0794, Marierose Hoang (617) 480-1716, Fred Semendy (703) 472-2032, Shaun Guevara, call 240-316-6869

In Collaboration with Midatlantic Congress, Asian and Pacific Catholic Network, Diocese of Arlington Office of Multicultural Ministries, Filipino Ministry of Northern VA, CFC Global Ministry, FOCUS missionary, Holy Martyrs of Vietnam, Archdiocesan Filipino Council of Baltimore

OUTREACH program to bring awareness and needs of the
Many Multicultural Groups, Ecclesial Movements & New
Communities, Prayer Groups, Young Adults

FEB 17 FRI NIGHT, 7:30pm – RSVP: FREE EVENT

JOIN US IN THE TUBMAN ROOM for SOCIALS

• An Evening of Praise and Worship
• To Promote Cultural Diversity in the Catholic Church in the United States & our role in the New Evangelization of proclaiming the Good News
• To Gather, Collaborate, Network

FEB 18, Sat, 1:30pm -3:00pm –RSVP: FREE EVENT

JOIN US IN THE BLAKE ROOM FOR DISCUSSION FORUM

• An informal gathering to share and discuss the many needs of the growing multicultural community, becoming more ecclesiastically integrated in parish life – sense of BELONGING, of OWNERSHIP, of STEWARDSHIP especially for YOUNG ADULTS, Ecclesial Movements, others

Our GOAL & MISSION is for 2018 MIDATLANTIC CONGRESS to address topics encouraging and empowering the leaders and members of Asian & Pacific Islanders, African American, European American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American and Others. Topics about family, youth, young adults, conflicts, evangelization, formation, parish life integration, others
For info/RSVP: filipinoministry@catholicweb.com
Visit our website @ www.filminnova.org