Donor Engagement for Program Development of your Diocese’s Initiative to Become a Marriage Building Church

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John Stanley produced a short film following a private national meeting with donors presenting the importance of supporting Catholic marriage ministry as a response to the USCCB’s National Pastoral Initiative on Strengthening Marriage & the Call to Ministry.  Now, this film is being made available to Family Life ministers and directors as a tool to help promote their vision of Becoming a Marriage Building Church through financing of program development.  The film is designed to inspire both bishops and donors to realize that capacity exists but it needs priority and funds to execute.

In this webinar, John will:

  • Define the problem
  • Outline the solution
  • Apply the film as a tool,
  • Explain the steps to take when using this film and raising program development dollars.

PDCC Date: January 17, 2013

Downloads:

Stanley Flyer |  Stanely PowerPoint Presentation | Questions to Ask | Handout | Stanley Call

 

 

An Advent Reflection with Brother Mickey McGrath

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Brother Mickey McGrath will lead an Advent reflection using an Advent calendar of his art work that was created for Facebook. Each day features an original painting and short reflection on the season. He will also share the connection between art and ministry.

PDCC Date: December 20, 2012

Downloads: McGrath Flyer | McGrath Call

To learn more please visit beestill.org

 

Marriagepedia

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This project which grew out of last summer’s Marriage Summit at the NACFLM conference is a broad based learning tool for all those interested in proclaiming the church’s vision of marriage.

Marriagepedia is now available as a Facebook page and in order to grow will need our involvement and support. Learn exactly what Marriagepedia is and how it can be a resource for you and those to whom you minister. Frank Hannigan from the Archdiocese of Chicago will facilitate this month’s program and Liem Le will join him to provide us with technical support.

PDCC Date: Thursday, November 29, 2012

Marriagepedia Flyer  | Marriagepedia Call

Frank HanniganFrank Hannigan, MA

Frank is the Director of the Family Ministries Office of the Archdiocese of Chicago and is responsible for marriage preparation for 6,000 couples yearly that marry in the Catholic Church. He is a much sought-after speaker and author on marriage and family life. He has worked in Family Ministries for 28 years. Frank earned his bachelor’s degree from Niles College of Loyola University and his masters at Chicago State University.

Liem T LeLiem T Le

Liem was born in Saigon, Vietnam. He studied architecture at the University of Illinois in Chicago and works as an architect in Washington, DC. He is a member of Christina Life Community (CLC). In 2008 he was elected president of the organization. Liem is currently serving the community in various areas, such as being a presenting couple in Marriage Renewal Workshop and as a spiritual director in CLC.

The Modern Sexual Revolution

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Most people think the modern sexual revolution began with the 1960s, but its genesis is much further back into the 19th century. This presentation will summarize six characteristics of the modern sexual revolution and discuss where each originated. Dr. Notare will trace the six
characteristics to 19th and early 20th century themes.

PDCC Date: Thursday, October 18, 2012

Notare Flyer | Notare Call

Theresa Notare, PhD

Theresa Notare, PhD, Assistant Director, Natural Family Planning Program, Secretariat for Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Dr. Notare received her degree in Church History from the Catholic University of America. She is responsible for supporting the American Catholic dioceses in their efforts to create or strengthen Natural Family Planning (NFP) ministry. With expertise in Church teaching on human sexuality, marriage, conjugal love and responsible parenthood, and the methods of NFP, Dr. Notare publishes, provides talks, as well as has appeared on EWTN and Catholic radio.

Partners on the Journey

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“Partners on the Journey” is an innovative marriage enrichment program based on the theology of marriage as sacrament, covenant and vocation. It also incorporates the scientific research of Dr. John Gottman who has studied the elements of successful marriages for over 40 years at the University of Washington.

PDCC Date: September 20, 2012

Download the Flyer | Ducote Call

Darryl Ducote LCSW

Darryl Ducote is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in private practice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for over 30 years specializing in marital therapy. He has a Masters Degree in Social Work from LSU, a Masters Degree in Theology and a Masters of Divinity from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. He has served in pastoral ministry and was the Associate Director of Religious Education for five years during which time he published a high school religious education series with Paulist Press entitled: “Followers of the Way.” He has served on numerous diocesan boards and committees and was chairperson for the Diocesan Strategic Planning Committee on Evangelization. He has conducted numerous workshops and retreats for couples. Together with his colleague, Dr. Paul Ceasar, he has recently published a Catholic marriage enrichment series entitled, “Partners on the Journey.” He is also a member of the liturgical musical group known as “The Dameans” who have written and recorded over 15 albums of liturgical music. He is married and has two teenage stepchildren.

Overcoming Pornography and Other Unhealthy Behaviors


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There is a way out! It’s not by sheer willpower. It’s not by amassing more information. There are a lot of programs that offer information about pornography and recovery. But no amount of information, no matter how good it is, can accomplish huge changes in behaviors because they are habitual. Science is telling us that a new approach targeting brain systems that are responsible for habit and addiction is needed.

This presentation will offer new insights on such an effort that is being called the brain science of change that has been tested and proven with thousands of struggling individuals worldwide. This was developed by a team of leading researchers, scientists, psychologists and electronic learning technicians who have expertise in mental health, addiction recovery, neuroscience, and online technology. They have now partnered with Catholic scholars, theologians, therapists and family life ministers to create the cutting edge, Catholic RECLAiM Sexual Health Recovery Program. Learn more from presenters, Bruce and Jeannie Hannemann, as they also share their own pornography recovery story and the RECLAiM resource.

PDCC Date: June 21, 2012

Hannemann Flyer | RECLAIM Brochure

Bruce Hannemann, M.A. and Jeannie Hannemann, M.A.

Bruce Hannemann, M.A. and Jeannie Hannemann, M.A. are best known to NACFLM members as the founders and directors of Elizabeth Ministry International. They have been married for 37 years and are blessed to be enjoying the grandparent stage of life! They both received Masters Degrees from Regis University in Adult Christian Community Development. Bruce taught science at the college level and Jeannie was a parish family life minister.

They are dynamic speakers known for their unique way of bridging science and religion as the “Mad Scientist and the Church Lady.” They are qualified to speak on the topic of pornography addiction from not only a professional background, but from their own lived experience. At the request of Bishop David Ricken, from their Diocese of Green Bay, they were instrumental in the collaboration of scientists, psychologists, researchers and Catholic scholars to create a state of the art online recovery program, for individuals struggling with pornography and other unhealthy sexual behaviors, called RECLAIM Sexual Health.

They have shared their personal story of pornography and recovery in the press, on television and on radio with a desire to encourage others to seek help in overcoming porn addiction and offer hope for healing marriages. (Learn more www.reclaimsexualhealth.com)

Catholic Divorce Survival Program

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The Catholic’s DIVORCE SURVIVAL Guide DVD Parish Program: Why I started the CDSG; How it’s different from DivorceCare; Who the experts are and why; How the parish program operates; What the Parish Kit includes; Cost to the parish and participants; How it can be used with Beginning Experience and other ministries; Who makes the best facilitators; How to recruit the best facilitators; Parish and diocesan events that are available.

PDCC Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012

Sweet Flyer | Divorce Survival Guide Call

Rose Sweet

Rose Sweet is a Catholic author, teacher and motivational speaker whose messages offer real solutions for people with real problems. Her teaching is firmly rooted in the spiritual treasures found in Scripture and Sacred Tradition. Rose understands firsthand the challenges of marriage, divorce, remarriage, parenting, adoption, blended families, singlehood, dating and even how to get along with those pesky people at the office. Rose serves as Director of the Catholic Divorce Survival Guide, remains active in parish ministries, and is a member in good standing of the Catholic Society of Evangelists. Rose has written A Woman’s Guide: Healing the Heartbreak of Divorce, to help women (and men!) grow past the pain and find the Love of their lives. Her accompanying devotional, Healing the Divorced Heart is a perfect pocket-sized prescription.